Rex Miller is a futurist by training. He began his career as a project manager in the architecture and construction department for Southwestern Bell now AT&T, in 1978. He has spent decades helping organizations leverage their environments as a catalyst to healthy cultures and clear missions. Rex turns hopelessly stuck situations into transformation and growth.He is among a rare group of proven practitioners that also have a deep academic foundation. He is an award winning author and trained in Improv Comedy and uses these techniques to enhance workshop experiences. This breadth of experience is why leaders chose Rex to move the needle.   Show Highlights “Tackling wicked problems”  The pit bull trait that will hold you up when the world is upside down  SEL is educating the brain in the heart. How schools prepare mental health and SEL needs. Pandemic reinvention is an adventure 50% teachers burnout Form a barn raising strategy for peer to peer support Co-create the future for the kids with a 21st century education, not a 19th century education   “It amazes me that we don’t take better care of our teachers and lay the foundation of our nation. Close to 50% of teachers burn out before 5 years. “WICKED” problem if a superintendent spends $1 on teachers it is seen as taking $1 away from kids.” -Rex Miller   Full Transcript Rex Miller Transcript   Rex’s Resources & Contact Info: Whole: What teachers need to help students thrive Humanizing the education machine. rexmiller.com   hope.school   Twitter Facebook LinkedIn  rex@gomindshift.com   Looking for more? Read The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap Join “The Mastermind” Read the latest on the blog   Show Sponsors ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE) You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   TEACHFX School leaders know that productive student talk drives student learning, but the average teacher talks 75% of class time! TeachFX is changing that with a "Fitbit for teachers" that automatically measures student engagement and gives teachers feedback about what they could do differently.  Learn more about the TeachFX app and get a special 20% discount for your school or district by visiting teachfx.com/blbs.   Copyright © 2020 Twelve Practices LLC