What if this year did not just happen to you, but you designed it on purpose?
In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I reflect on the power of goal setting, intention, and personal growth for educators and leaders. This is not about resolutions that fade by February. It is about choosing focus, taking action, and building momentum in your work, your health, and your life.
I share my personal priority for the year with a strong focus on physical well-being and explain why choosing one clear priority can unlock progress in every other area. We explore why sharing goals creates accountability, why goal setting is an act of leadership, and how community and collaboration elevate the work we do in education.
I also highlight exciting updates to the podcast, a powerful professional learning opportunity in social-emotional learning, and ways you can continue growing long after this episode ends.
Episode Takeaways
It is important to have intention and take action.
Goal setting is leadership, not just personal growth.
Sharing goals creates accountability and momentum.
Choosing one priority increases focus and clarity.
Physical well-being fuels professional effectiveness.
You can start fresh any day of the year.
Community and collaboration strengthen education.
Innovative tools improve learning and sharing.
Social-emotional learning is essential.
Consistency matters more than perfection.
The Greatest Year of Your Life Course
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Social Emotional Learning and Mental Wellness Symposium
Hosted by Port Clinton City Schools
Created & Organized by Joe Miller
SEL Symposium Website:
https://www.pccsd.net/apps/pages/?type=d&uREC_ID=570812&pREC_ID=1100998
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Morning Keynote Speaker
Casey Cuny
SEL, AI, and the New Era of Rigor Through Relationships
2024 California Teacher of the Year
National leader in social emotional learning and artificial intelligence
Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dz6W1-pIjI
Afternoon Keynote Speaker
Kurt Russell
Many Rivers to Cross
2022 National Teacher of the Year
Expert in student-centered instruction, inclusive curriculum, and advocacy
Breakout Speakers Include
Paul LaRue, President of the State Board of Education
Chris Monsour, 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year
Danee Pinckney, 2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year
Mark Lowrie, 2024 Ohio Teacher of the Year
Award-winning authors
Licensed professional clinical counselors
School resource officers
Bring a team of teachers, counselors, or administrators to save even more. Each attendee receives access to all keynotes and breakout sessions, a continental breakfast, lunch, and 6.5 contact hours.
Join us on March 20 in Port Clinton, Ohio for a day that will positively impact you and your colleagues and send you back to your school with practical ideas you can use immediately.
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