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Instead of Rewarding Your Students, Try This Tip #teaching #teachertips #studentsuccess
What makes a great teacher? It’s not just the test scores or lesson plans — it’s the heart. In this emotional and deeply inspiring episode, Cathy Tooley sits down with Elizabeth Kissel, a school principal and former math teacher, to talk about what truly matters in the classroom: connection, love, and showing up for kids in ways that last a lifetime. Elizabeth shares the story of a teacher who transformed her school culture through simple acts of love — from custom handshakes to singing transitions — and reminds us why leading with heart matters now more than ever. Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or parent, this episode will move you, challenge you, and remind you that the “small stuff” isn’t small at all. 🎧 Tune in and let your heart be reminded of the quiet power of educators. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH&challengeId=AQGPfvEYs-VzVgAAAYxAAptybeh-H4KKua_ggf6EDi51alRjJXKLiDUA-vf6ayagxankT4qfNARVvQgmGQxb6PO36Q3tQ7E7EA&submissionId=c879daad-b74b-9e17-e700-dce0aa4b8e18&challengeSource=AgHcLwt0a2FQjAAAAYxAA7OJ_gedvX6uyrYpT6Rg4cvzbMnqwYbEfRHxb_I8GxA&challegeType=AgGh3rN6ar8TeQAAAYxAA7OMZ5eV7Gi1t6gfX2WfPE5LomCkYAV3TbU&memberId=AgHncKD7of0HpAAAAYxAA7OPNXztN-0hXip30Fwj9CfL6Ks&recognizeDevice=AgHCp4zMJg9rGAAAAYxAA7ORTuEjvWiTBBsHOAWOHvDS5wjkbX5qInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
The Beauty of a Teacher’s Heart | Epi 5
Handling Middle School Classroom Disruptions with Confidence #teaching #middleschool #teachertips
Vertical articulation helps you measure your schools success. #teaching #schools #teachingcommunity #highschool #middleschool #gradeschool FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH&challengeId=AQGPfvEYs-VzVgAAAYxAAptybeh-H4KKua_ggf6EDi51alRjJXKLiDUA-vf6ayagxankT4qfNARVvQgmGQxb6PO36Q3tQ7E7EA&submissionId=c879daad-b74b-9e17-e700-dce0aa4b8e18&challengeSource=AgHcLwt0a2FQjAAAAYxAA7OJ_gedvX6uyrYpT6Rg4cvzbMnqwYbEfRHxb_I8GxA&challegeType=AgGh3rN6ar8TeQAAAYxAA7OMZ5eV7Gi1t6gfX2WfPE5LomCkYAV3TbU&memberId=AgHncKD7of0HpAAAAYxAA7OPNXztN-0hXip30Fwj9CfL6Ks&recognizeDevice=AgHCp4zMJg9rGAAAAYxAA7ORTuEjvWiTBBsHOAWOHvDS5wjkbX5qInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
Is Your School Aligned for Success? Here's How to Check
In this powerful episode of The Ripple Effect of a Teacher, host Cathy Tooley sits down with principal and former math teacher Elizabeth Kissel for a real, unfiltered conversation about the small moments that make teaching worth it. From the student who said, “She makes me feel worthwhile,” to the joy of seeing anxious kids grow into confident leaders, Elizabeth reminds us that the impact of a teacher isn’t always loud—but it’s always lasting. Perfect for teachers, school leaders, and anyone who works in education, this episode challenges the idea that fulfillment comes from one big breakthrough. Instead, it celebrates the daily, quiet victories that shape lives. 🎧 Listen now and rediscover the heart behind the work. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH&challengeId=AQGPfvEYs-VzVgAAAYxAAptybeh-H4KKua_ggf6EDi51alRjJXKLiDUA-vf6ayagxankT4qfNARVvQgmGQxb6PO36Q3tQ7E7EA&submissionId=c879daad-b74b-9e17-e700-dce0aa4b8e18&challengeSource=AgHcLwt0a2FQjAAAAYxAA7OJ_gedvX6uyrYpT6Rg4cvzbMnqwYbEfRHxb_I8GxA&challegeType=AgGh3rN6ar8TeQAAAYxAA7OMZ5eV7Gi1t6gfX2WfPE5LomCkYAV3TbU&memberId=AgHncKD7of0HpAAAAYxAA7OPNXztN-0hXip30Fwj9CfL6Ks&recognizeDevice=AgHCp4zMJg9rGAAAAYxAA7ORTuEjvWiTBBsHOAWOHvDS5wjkbX5qInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
The Moments That Make It Worth It | Epi 4
An Engagement Strategy You Might Want to Try #teaching #students #studentengagement #highschool
Opportunities abound for creating student leaders. #teaching #studentsuccess #studentleaders #highschool #middleschool FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH&challengeId=AQGPfvEYs-VzVgAAAYxAAptybeh-H4KKua_ggf6EDi51alRjJXKLiDUA-vf6ayagxankT4qfNARVvQgmGQxb6PO36Q3tQ7E7EA&submissionId=c879daad-b74b-9e17-e700-dce0aa4b8e18&challengeSource=AgHcLwt0a2FQjAAAAYxAA7OJ_gedvX6uyrYpT6Rg4cvzbMnqwYbEfRHxb_I8GxA&challegeType=AgGh3rN6ar8TeQAAAYxAA7OMZ5eV7Gi1t6gfX2WfPE5LomCkYAV3TbU&memberId=AgHncKD7of0HpAAAAYxAA7OPNXztN-0hXip30Fwj9CfL6Ks&recognizeDevice=AgHCp4zMJg9rGAAAAYxAA7ORTuEjvWiTBBsHOAWOHvDS5wjkbX5qInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
The Importance of Creating Student Leaders in Your Classroom
A couple of strategies for differentiation in your classroom. #worksmarternotharder #teaching #differentiatedinstruction #highschool #middleschool FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH&challengeId=AQGPfvEYs-VzVgAAAYxAAptybeh-H4KKua_ggf6EDi51alRjJXKLiDUA-vf6ayagxankT4qfNARVvQgmGQxb6PO36Q3tQ7E7EA&submissionId=c879daad-b74b-9e17-e700-dce0aa4b8e18&challengeSource=AgHcLwt0a2FQjAAAAYxAA7OJ_gedvX6uyrYpT6Rg4cvzbMnqwYbEfRHxb_I8GxA&challegeType=AgGh3rN6ar8TeQAAAYxAA7OMZ5eV7Gi1t6gfX2WfPE5LomCkYAV3TbU&memberId=AgHncKD7of0HpAAAAYxAA7OPNXztN-0hXip30Fwj9CfL6Ks&recognizeDevice=AgHCp4zMJg9rGAAAAYxAA7ORTuEjvWiTBBsHOAWOHvDS5wjkbX5qInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
The Power of Differentiated Instruction: Tailoring Lessons to Students
Another Engagement Strategy #teacher #highschool #middleschool #gradeschool #studentengagement
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