I sat down with Dr. Shaun Woodly, award-winning educator and University professor, to discuss his mantra, Teach, Hustle, Inspire. We take a deep dive into what really motivates our students. The feeling of being connected to their work, connected to each other and connected to the teacher is the difference maker.  Furthermore, when our students feel that they are seen, valued and heard we have provided them with an environment where intrinsic motivation can persevere.  So often as educators we use bribes/rewards or punishments to force motivation because we don’t know what else to do, but these strategies often work against us.  Unless you are handing out red Starbursts, then Dr. Woodly is all in!