The Getting Real With Hilary Show with Hilary Arnow Burns

Title: S5EP6, Creating A Generation of Responsible Citizens with Anderson Manuel

Summary:
What a breath of fresh air!  Anderson Manuel was called to be a teacher.  He creates a classroom culture of cooperation, responsibility, teamwork, helping each other and belonging.  He didn't realize what an asset he is to teachers and students until a friend of his spent an hour in his classroom.

"You need to share what you are doing," his friend said.  "You are more than a teacher."

And so Anderson started sharing.  He now does daily TikToks and weekly classroom management talks that he posts for other teachers.  We should never lose a teacher.  We need to teach them to work smarter, not harder.  If you invest the first two weeks of the year creating a culture in your classroom, the rest of the year will be fun and will foster a love of learning.

Listen to this amazing interview.  You will all want your children to have Anderson as their teacher!!!

Bio:
Hi, I'm Anderson Manuel, a passionate educator, daily motivator, and advocate for creating positive change in our schools. I believe that when teachers support one another, we can transform education into a field we’re all proud to be part of.

I use tools like Kikori to bring connection, creativity, and SEL (social-emotional learning) into my classroom routines and professional development work. Every day, I share short, uplifting messages for educators on TikTok at @empoweringteachers—real talk that lifts spirits and reminds teachers they’re not alone.

I also host a podcast on classroom management, sharing strategies and real-life tips for navigating daily challenges and building stronger, more joyful learning environments. Tune in on YouTube: @IgniteTeaching.

On LinkedIn, I post thoughtful articles about the state of education and the resilience it takes to stay in the game. Join me there: Anderson Manuel on LinkedIn.

Website: youtube.com/@IgniteTeaching

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