Listen to my very first non-scripted episode where I just speak from the heart on a matter that drives my behavior and outlook on life. I introduced the ‘Dream Big’ mantra to my kiddos after being inspired by the song created by Ryan Shupe and the RubberBand. (See the video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KwEuNapzt0 ). I share how I have used this message to help my kids achieve more than they could have ever conceived, as well as how my sister-in-law models this motto on a daily basis. You’ll even hear about the ‘Red Plate’ phenomenon in my household. If you have desires in your heart that you have not unlocked or need the motivation to make them a reality, then tune in to this episode! Quotables My job is to make [students] whole. I notice you. You are full of so much talent and I love that you are in my life. I’m not just a teacher. I’m a life-changer. What is your name? What is your current struggle? I’m here to help you. How can you reach a goal, if you don’t know what the goal is? You have to think bigger than what currently is happening. You can be more than you imagined. Join elite educators everywhere in snagging tips, tricks and freebies right to your inbox every month! Become #empowered with the Always A Lesson newsletter: https://alwaysalesson.leadpages.co/newslettersignup/ Connect with Gretchen Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2&ls=1 Why? This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. How? Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’