How Can Students and Teachers Build a Good Personal Brand?
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Today’s students and teachers are building more than a career — they’re building a reputation. In this inspiring episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk, host Vicki Davis is joined by guests Elisabeth Bostwick and Dr. Will Deyamaport to explore how to build a good personal brand in education and beyond.
Whether you’re a teacher guiding your students or someone working on your own online presence, this episode is full of practical advice, inspiring stories, and actionable tips for building a positive digital footprint that lasts.
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✨ Episode Highlights
- Why building a personal brand matters for students and teachers alike
- How to help students protect and grow their digital footprint in healthy ways
- Tips for algorithm-proofing your career and building an authentic online presence
- Real-world examples of branding success from the classroom and beyond
- Mistakes to avoid when students (or teachers) post online
- Tools and techniques to start building your brand today (including Canva and Google Sites)
🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode
- Personal Branding Resources: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/brandtips
- Latest Edtech and AI News Headlines: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e894
- Blog Post: What to Do When Someone Hates You
👥 About Our Guests
Elisabeth Bostwick

Elisabeth Bostwick is a multi-award-winning educator who is passionate about creating the conditions to spark curiosity and unleash creativity to empower learning.
She is the author of, Take the L.E.A.P.: Ignite a Culture of Innovation and co-author of Education Write Now, Volume II: Top Strategies for Improving Relationships and Culture.
As an innovative teaching and learning consultant and instructional coach supporting K-12 teachers, Elisabeth works alongside educators to create inclusive and equitable classroom cultures where every learner thrives. Elisabeth is driven to deepen learning; leveraging highly effective strategies that engage and empower all learners to maximize growth. With her passion for creating a long-lasting, positive impact on education, Elisabeth inspires others to identify how we can cultivate systemic change and develop essential success skills to ensure learners are future ready.
Blog: https://elisabethbostwick.com/
Dr. Will Deyamaport

As seen on Forbes.com, Schoology Exchange, District Administration, EdSurge, iNACOL, and TechEdge magazine, Will Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist for a K12 school district.
Dr. Will, as he is better known as, specializes in assisting educators in going digital. In this role, he delivers in-person and virtual training, coaching, and designs and delivers online professional development courses and live webinars for teachers in grades K-12. Additionally, Dr. Will is a podcaster, writer, documentary filmmaker, and educational consultant.
Book: The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint To Jumpstart And Scale Your Education Business
Blog: https://thedrwillshowpodcast.simplecast.com/
Twitter: @iamDrWill
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🌟 Final Thoughts
Building a personal brand isn’t about becoming internet-famous — it’s about building trust, reputation, and opportunity for the future. Help your students (and yourself) build wisely!
Stay tuned for more in our upcoming episodes of Cool Cat Teacher Talk!
Until next time, see you later, educator.
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