Jenn Hencken joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Three Questions on Educators that Inspire and shares some serious inspirational stories from her time in education. Couros and Hencken kick off this conversation with a reflection on the Orlando Magic throwback theme song! If you have ever wondered which soap opera has the best vocabulary, hear Hencken’s story about a teacher who inspired her. However, this podcast is not just for soap opera fans, Couros and Hencken talk about a ton of great educational strategies and reflect on ways to make stronger connections with our learners and community. This energetic conversation has more than just nostalgic music memories, so be sure to listen or watch on YouTube to hear how Hencken answers these questions: 

Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?

Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why? 

What advice would you give your first-year teacher-self?



Quotes:

“Take a breath…you do not have to do it all from scratch…ease your way into things.” - Jenn Hencken



Links:

Jenn Hencken Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenhencken 


Orlando Magic Original Theme Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCfvyB23nJY

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For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros


Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Because of a Teacher 2 - 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X




The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

3 Questions on Educators that Inspire with Jenn Hencken - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast

Get "What Makes a Great Principal" here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

George Couros and Allyson Apsey continue this 5-part series with a reflection on the third pillar, Talent Cultivator. Couros and Apsey share a few tweaks that can be made to collaboration to really make it a time to cultivate talent. The two talk in depth about what they learned while writing this book. Be sure to check out next week’s episode on the fourth pillar after taking time to reflect on this week’s question, how do you bring out the strengths in those you serve? Share your ideas in the comments below to help build a resource for educators to utilize. 


 

Quotes:

“Want to cultivate talent? Start with what people are already good at.” - What Makes A Great Principal, Pillar 3



 

Links: 

What Makes a Great Principal (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-Great-Principal-Leadership/dp/1948334739

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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.


More at georgecouros.ca


George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros


George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros


George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/


George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519


For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros


The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin








Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Because of a Teacher 2 - 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X






Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Cultivating and Accessing the Talent of Those We Serve - Pillar 3 from #WhatMakesAGreatPrincipal

I am a learner, author, speaker, and sometimes I make podcasts talking about any and all of these things.  One day, I will rap in my podcasts officially making me a SoundCloud rapper.

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