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“I love that Betsy and all of her guests are not only curious learners (like me!) but they really look at problems with a critical eye and try to solve them. I really appreciate the content of this show.”
BYUP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/24
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“Betsy has ideas that truly are unlike anything I have seen in 25 years of teaching. Her ideas help me be the teacher I have always wanted to be!”
Hooptie72 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/24
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“I love this show! I get lots of great ideas here for my 7th grade ELA class. Happy Birthday, Betsy!”
sdan71 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“Happy Birthday, Betsy! I absolutely love all of the teaching ideas you so generously share on your podcast/blog. The guests you invite to interview also share some very inspiring ideas. I wish I had more time to implement more of them. I’ve shared a link to The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast...”Read full review »
LRMTeacher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“Happy birthday! Thank you for your newsletter via email and your fabulous advice via this podcast!”
Chicks1964 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“I work at a University training teachers and frequently share Betsy’s resources with my teacher candidates. My favourite is hexagonal thinking. Her resources are ready to go or easy to adapt to your own situation.”
gracefilledlistener via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/22/24
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“I’m not a consistent listener to any podcast (too many audiobooks to discover!). However, this is my go to place when I need inspiration. Last week I used the First Chapter Friday episode with Matt de la Peña reading, and the students listened and sketched. It was an easy and enjoyable activity...”Read full review »
MN IC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
“Betsy shares the resources to ease the challenges for planning and supporting our kids in becoming stronger learners. The podcasts are thoughtful and supportive.”
Always Learning24 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“Spark Creativity gives me so many great ideas to engage students! In my role as a high school Instructional Coach, I’ve used her podcast/strategies with so many teachers across ALL content areas!!! Thank you for all the amazing resources!!”
ValClassroomCoach via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“I’ve been listening to Betsy for about a year and I’m amazed every week by the simple, brilliant advice she gives. Everything she creates and recommends is easy to follow- I listen on my way to school in the morning and can usually implement what I’ve heard that day because it’s so...”Read full review »
Benwardian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“The most relevant, applicable podcast for secondary ELA teachers (and it’s definitely applicable to other subjects, too)! Always my first go-to for inspiration and resources 😃”
Ally Pags via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“While I am preparing to become a teacher, I continue to download and listen to Betsy's podcasts and downloads. As a result of listening to the podcasts, I have shared the ideas with other classroom teachers who are intrigued by the variety of activities that can be implemented in a classroom...”Read full review »
Motherinme via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“What an amazing podcast! Practical , thoughtful and creative ideas for teaching— I walk away inspired every time!”
Rdwl500 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“Teaching resources, social media, emails, podcasts…Betsy does it all and she does it well. I’ll be forever thankful for the wisdom she shares; it has changed the way I teach.”
Sarah Cummings via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“Spark Creativity ignites the imagination like no other! It has transformed my approach to teaching. Betsy is a goldmine of tips, tricks, and anecdotes that breathe life into my classes.”
Sandraonjamison via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“I’ve only just started digging for gold in this podcast. Betsy is so cool, creative, and generous with her templates and ideas! I am creative in my lessons but my materials have never looked this fancy. Also, I’m switching up how I assess students each time I see a new way to do it. My students...”Read full review »
noellepan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/24
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“Betsy shares great classroom ideas even for non-language teachers. I use the hexagonal thinking activity in my Science classes fir review.”
TeacherBi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/23
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“The One-Pager is one of my favorite tools that came from Betsy’s podcast. They are easy to use, adaptable for any subject, and I love grading them because they always contain a little piece of the student creator.”
Shelley Bennett via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/23
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“Betsy has great ideas that can be put right into practice. After every episode, I always think to myself, “Why didn’t I think of that?” I have used several of her ideas and resources in my classroom and they’re always a hit!”
SuperDJ316 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/23
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“Betsy’s been in the trenches and has amazingly practical ideas and plans for learning, clearly and warmly presented.”
Ligesdaughter via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/24/23
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“Betsy is such an inspiration when I’m feeling burnt out and run down. I love the interviews she does with special guests. They always inspire a new idea to try in my classroom that gets me excited and keeps me motivated. Thank you Betsy!!”
Sidsymarie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/23
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“Whether you are taking a walk, driving to or from work, or just relaxing enjoying a rainy Sunday afternoon, this podcast is PD on the go! Betsy’s podcast tackles so many fabulous topics and constantly helps you to learn and grow as an educator. As a busy working parent, while I want to sign up...”Read full review »
jdkh06 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/23
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“I’ve been out of the game for almost 10 years because of raising my littles. I’ll be starting back teaching at a local high school next year, and I have been intimidated about going back into the classroom after all this time. This podcast has been a lifesaver, reminding me with each episode why...”Read full review »
Melissagoodman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/23
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“I first discovered Betsy’s podcast after she was a guest speaker on a different podcast. Her engaging strategies and actionable ideas convinced me to try them in my classroom right away. Her one-pager, hexagonal thinking , Genius Hour, and many other topics discussed in her podcast have been my...”Read full review »
6-8 ELA teacher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/23
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“Betsy helps me feel like I am not alone in my teaching journey, and that I can tackle almost anything a little at a time!”
MamaBear Jess via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/23/23
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“I’m not an ELA teacher (I teach SS) but I have gotten so many amazing ideas from Betsy’s podcast including Hexagonal Thinking, One Pagers, and having students create their own Podcasts. Thanks for all the awesome content and ideas!”
skmccargar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“Betsy is a master at engaging and creative teaching! Listening to this podcast will make you a better teacher. Betsy is relatable, genuine, asks brilliant questions of her guests, and I love all the topics she covers. I highly recommend this podcast to any teacher looking for ideas to ignite...”Read full review »
Awerner2447 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“I started listening to Betsy’s podcast on my way to and from work! I’m inspired EVERY time! It pumps me up and gives me the boost to keep on keeping on! Our students deserve the best of us teachers! But teaching is HARD and we need help to keep it up! Thank you, Betsy, for doing this work!”
Mrs. Duncan CA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“Betsy’s podcast and website provided sanity-saving ideas for a co-teacher and me during Covid and hybrid school, and the podcast has continued to inspire and energize me in my work in the classroom and as an instructional coach working with teachers. Hugely recommend !”
RJLeamon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“I love how applicable the ideas are for so many different aspects of the classroom! I love so many episodes but one of my recent favorite episodes is the one about different strategies for classroom management. I’ve been in the classroom for over 10 years but always keeping my eyes and ears open...”Read full review »
BNMomma via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“Betsy shares a plethora of brillant ideas for the classroom. She provides educators with tips and resources that can transfer to other content areas, as well. I have already gotten inspiration for my French classroom in recent years, and even plan to implement another idea next week! Bravo! Et...”Read full review »
C_SC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“I always enjoy Betsy’s podcasts because she draws from such a wide range of resources to bring ideas that are immediately applicable to the classroom. Listening is like a conversation with a teacher friend with great ideas.”
jom1313 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“Any time I’m feeling uninspired or overwhelmed, Betsy Potash and her creative ideas are there to pick me up! Spark Creativity does just that - and I am grateful her voice is out there.”
MSMeliss04 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
“Betsy’s genuine enthusiasm, sharp intellect, and engaging humor guarantee actionable ideas. She demonstrates unparalleled generosity freely sharing her amazing resources. Betsy’s tireless talent inspires!”
SJS Madison via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
“Betsy, her podcast, her Facebook group, everything she offers is created with such heart and thoughtfulness. I found her long before the pandemic, but her creativity inspired so many ideas for my classroom and kept me motivated during those tough couple years. She is generous with her resources...”Read full review »
Klkean via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“Betsy’s thoughtful, creative, and totally achievable approach to teaching secondary English is so refreshing. Every episode has little gems that even this veteran teacher finds inspiring!”
Willem DeCat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“Betsy’s ideas are engaging and creative for many classrooms! She is one of the first sources I seek out when I’m stuck in a unit and need to add something to get my students going. Worth a listen for all teachers!”
AliGasser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“Betsy has helped me create a new vision for my students and classroom and being creativity back to my lessons! I’ve been following and listening to her for years and used many of her ideas. The kids love the creative approach and I love watching them create.”
Lanney220 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“I’m not a fan of podcasts, but I stumbled across Betsy’s podcast through her blog, and I have no idea how I found her blog, but I’m so glad I did. I listen to a few of her podcasts each week looking for strategies that I can share with teachers in my building. Our favorite strategy so far???...”Read full review »
RAN7765 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“I have been a teacher for 25 years, and a continuous learner. Although I have always created all of my own material because I stay away from canned lesson plans, I often use Betsy‘s ideas and suggestions in my own planning. I’ve also used some of her lesson plans and have joined the lighthouse....”Read full review »
Avg Lawyer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“I have been listening for years. There’s something so much more authentic about Betsy’s entire offering basket for teachers (and living). Instead of feeling like I am constantly getting a sales pitch from a social media influencer I get real info, excellent ideas, and really current information. ...”Read full review »
lsshanks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“Betsy’s like Yoda
Listen to her ‘cast you should
So strong is her force”
Jolocip via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“Seriously, a podcast that is likable, full of actionable ideas, and sympathetic to all teachers. Also, the Facebook group is 👌🏽 Betsy has a great voice and even better ideas to share!”
betsy.j.scott via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“I’m a social studies teacher who’s learned so much from this newsletter and podcast. She has great ideas and they’re simple to implement. Thank you!”
Adangelo999 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“I love the episode on teaching the college essay and I even played it in my classroom for students. I have used so many of Betsy’s teaching ideas and lesson resources since I have been following her on social media - thank you for inspiring me, Betsy!”
MJ VV via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/22/23
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“I have been an ELA teacher for over 15 years. I still find Betsy’s ideas and resources to be helpful boosts to what I teach. For newer teachers, this is the way to build your teaching toolbox. All of Betsy’s ideas are evidence-based and fun! Thank you for your work and openness in sharing, Betsy!...”Read full review »
Mrs Koppes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/23
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Lo Marraco via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
11/16/22
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“It is so helpful to hear all these ideas so clearly articulated! So often I have great ideas flooding in my all-to-busy head—listening to this podcast is like sitting with teacher-friends and totally “geeking-out” over cool, useable ideas! I love being able to bookmark them and come back to...”Read full review »
Sweden -LaZ via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
10/07/22
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“Betsy has become part of my morning commute teacher PD and I’m loving her energy, creativity, and passion.”
CPepperMart via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/06/22
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“Betsy has such a creative approach to thinking through how to get kids engaged in really rigorous and interesting content and activities. As a former English teacher, I connect with Betsy’s passion for exciting ELA lessons, and as a principal now, I love how I can help teachers apply her ideas...”Read full review »
Melandelijahsmom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/22
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