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Dr. Parker on Pivotal Moment with Nikitta Foston

Posted: February 25, 2025

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🎙️ “Connection over content,” @DrDonParker tells teachers about reaching today’s students. “Listening is the first step to letting students know that you care. My goal is to bring out the best in teachers so they can bring out the best in their students,” Dr. Parker told Pivotal Moment. In this episode, the former principal, author, professional development leader, and keynote speaker shares his proven insight for educators at every level. Tune in for tips from his latest book “Be the Driving Force” and insight from his @TEDx talk for success in 2025 and beyond. @ALIVE Podcast App #fyp #teachers #students #leadership #author #coach #education #happynewyear #2025loading
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Dr. Parker on Middle School Walk and Talk “Change the Way you Look at Things to See a Different Picture”

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Posted: February 25, 2025

Hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire sit down with Don Parker, a seasoned educator and former principal. Don shares his journey from a PE teacher in Chicago to a pivotal figure in educational leadership. He discusses how understanding the root causes of student actions can revolutionize classroom dynamics, particularly in environments with high trauma, and offers invaluable insights into building empathy, managing behavior, and the importance of patience and relationship-building.

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