Episode 10

Attitude (Part 1) - Attitude is Everything

In this episode I will explain Part One of the second word in the 3-Word Doable Plan to help your students create the habit to come to school each day looking for things to get excited and happy about.

Episode 9

You Snooze, You Lose…Why Good Attendance is a Must to Succeed in School & Beyond

In this episode I share the first word in the 3-Word Doable Plan that will help your students make this and every year in school the "Best Year Ever!" I will explain some of the many benefits they will create for themselves by working to instill the habit of showing up on a regular basis and how it will make their schooling (and life) easier, more enjoyable and successful. 

Learn more about my Best Year Ever! Playbook — BEST YEAR EVER! that contains the strategies I used each year in my classroom to make it the "Best Year Ever!"

Episode 8

Teachers Make a Difference Every Day!

In this episode, I explain WHY I believe there should be billboards blanketing our highways nationwide driving home the powerful message that TEACHERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY!! However, until that happens, I also explain why I believe it’s important for teachers to continue to be walking, talking, living, breathing, positive billboards for those they serve and to help fellow teachers stay strong and committed to their mission: To Secure Our Future By Educating Our Children Today.   

Please contact Bill with comments or other inspirational ideas for him to talk about at:

Email: billcecil@bestyearever.net FB: Best Year Ever! Website: www.bestyearever.net

Episode 7

Setting the Table for Success 30 Day Challenge

In this Episode, Bill will help you create your own personalized plan and challenge you to implement it for 30 days to help set the table for success in your classroom.

Please contact Bill with any questions or comments.

Email: billcecil@bestyearever.net

FB: Best Year Ever!

Website: bestyearever.net

Episode 6

Establish and Enforce Team Rules

In this episode you will learn why it is important to establish and consistently enforce team rules and consequences in your classroom to help create a safe learning environment. This strategy will cut down on a lot of wasted learning time and provide clear boundaries for your students to thrive in.

I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode.

Here are three places you can contact me:

Website: https://www.bestyearever.net

Email: billcecil@bestyearever.net

Facebook Page: Best Year Ever!

Epidsode 5:

Teach, Model, Practice Team Procedures

In this episode you will learn how well-defined procedures will help cut down on frustration and wasted time in your classroom which will give you more time to teach and more importantly, it will give your students more time to learn. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me:

Website: https://www.bestyearever.net

Email: billcecil@bestyearever.net

Facebook Page: (Best Year Ever!) 

Episode 4

Take Time To Build Your Team

This episode will discuss the importance of taking time to start building your group of students into a close-knit team by using games and icebreakers to get to know each other in fun playful way. This is the first crucial step needed in the process of creating a positive, safe learning environment to get your students comfortable working closely together throughout the school year. I will discuss further steps and strategies to help build your team in future episodes.

Please feel free to contact Bill with any questions or feedback you would like to share.

billcecil@bestyearever.net

https://www.bestyearever.net

Bonus Episode

The Babysitter Story

This is the bonus episode that Bill promised to share in Episode 3. It tells the story of the first time Bill played on a winning team and discovered the POWER OF TEAM. That influenced his teaching to use the team approach in his classroom.

Episode 3

Tap Into the Power of Team

This episode will discuss the importance and power of using a Team Approach to tap into the power of team. This will help create a positive, safe learning environment where your students feel a strong sense of belonging that will help them thrive throughout the year.

Please feel free to contact Bill with any questions or feedback you would like to share.

Episode 2:

The Importance of Creating a Shared Vision/Mission With your Students

This episode explains WHY it is important to think of yourself as a leader with a team to lead in your classroom. I will explain the necessary steps to convert your GRAND Vision into a SHARED Vision and Mission that will engage your team to work with your to make it the Best Year Ever!

Episode 1:

Overview of “Best Year Ever! Or Bust!”

In this episode I give you a quick overview of what this podcast series is about. I also describe what "Best Year Ever!" looked like in my classroom and have you start creating a clear vision of what you will want it to look like in your yours.

BYE! or Bust! Podcast