Gretchen Bridgers
PRERECORDED SESSION:
More Time, Less Chaos: No Magic Wand Required!
About Gretchen
Gretchen is a two-time National Board certified elementary school teacher from Charlotte, NC.
In 2006, Gretchen received her bachelor’s degree at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. In 2010, she received her master’s degree in Curriculum and Supervision from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Gretchen taught grades 2, 3, and 5 before transitioning into the role of a New Teacher Development Coach for The New Teacher Project [TNTP]. During this time, she also published her first book for new teachers called “Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College” to help prepare future teachers for the realities of life in the classroom.
For more than a decade, Gretchen has passionately mentored and coached educators, led professional development experiences for school building staff, and presented at district and national conferences as the owner of Always A Lesson. Her impact continues to amplify serving educators worldwide through her blog, Empowering Educators podcast, classroom resources, professional development courses and personalized coaching opportunities. She has since co-authored a book with over a dozen other elite educators called “Teachers Who Know What To Do- Experts In Education” to share proven strategies that transform classrooms and leaders around the world as well as written her third book “Always A Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom & Career Success” that comes out Spring 2024.
Whether you’re teaching a lesson or learning one yourself, there’s Always A Lesson.
SESSION
More Time, Less Chaos: No Magic Wand Required!
What if you could have more time to teach without making your day any longer? Your students could have additional time to practice skills and master content, allowing you to maximize your impact in the classroom. Gaining time on the clock doesn’t actually require a magic trick; just implement intentional, consistent classroom management systems. Come learn about the four essential bricks for classroom and career success. We will dive deep into the second brick, classroom management, leaving you with practical next steps to grow in proficiency. Let’s transform learning one classroom at a time!
