Podcasts by Teach Me, Teacher

#285 Knowledge vs Skills Debate with Daniel Buck (pt.1) from 2022-11-14T01:53:09

Hello everyone! It has never been the goal of this podcast to push one side of the current issues education is facing. I value the complexities of what we do in schools, and as a consequence, va...

#284 Embracing the Complexities of Multiple Literacies (Dr. Miah Daughtery pt.3) from 2022-11-07T02:46:23

Hello everyone! After hosting this podcast for 7 years, running my second podcast Craft & Draft, and talking about the importance of authentic w...

#283 The Importance of Cross-Curricular Writing (Dr. Miah Daughtery pt.2) from 2022-10-31T03:43

Hello everyone! After hosting this podcast for 7 years, running my second podcast Craft & Draft, and talking about the importance of authentic w...

#282 Why is Writing Instruction Overlooked? with Dr. Miah Daughtery (pt.1) from 2022-10-24T00:48:22

Hello everyone! After hosting this podcast for 7 years, running my second podcast Craft & Draft, and talking about the importance of authentic writing instruction, I have come to learn an unsett...

#281 Educators Need Trust and Support (Dr. Nadia Lopez pt.2) from 2022-10-17T18:45:30

Hello everyone! Educators are some of the hardest working people on this earth. Few people outside of education understand what it truly takes to move kids, support families, and build schools t...

#280 Mott Hall Bridges and the Toll of Educational Excellence with Dr. Nadia Lopez (pt.1) from 2022-10-10T01:40:57

Hello everyone! Educators are some of the hardest working people on this earth. Few people outside of education understand what it truly takes to move kids, support families, and build schools t...

#279 From Bandages to Real Change in Schools (Rae Hughart pt.2) from 2022-10-03T19:58:47

Hello everyone! The job of being an educator can be difficult. For a profession that has so many highs, like seeing the growth of young people, it can also have many lows. In such times, it can ...

#277 The Value of Your Tribe with Rae Hughart (pt.1) from 2022-09-26T03:18:27

Hello everyone! The job of being an educator can be difficult. For a profession that has so many highs, like seeing the growth of young people, it can also have many lows. In such times, it can ...

#276 Practical Health and Fitness for Teachers with Big Ron Jones from 2022-09-19T04:08:29

Hello everyone! Teachers and administrators live busy lives. We make hundreds of decisions every single day and dedicate the majority of our time serving and supporting others. This often leads ...

#275 Poetry, Writing, and Choice (Linda Rief pt.2) from 2022-09-12T04:14:50

Hello everyone! Teach Me, Teacher has been very fortunate to feature so many amazing educators—especially in the literacy space. Our Listen

#274 A Guide to Deeper Reading&Writing Through Poetry with Linda Rief (pt.1) from 2022-09-05T03:35:06

Hello everyone! Teach Me, Teacher has been very fortunate to feature so many amazing educators—especially in the literacy space. Our Listen

#273 An Honest Talk About Mental Health (Todd Nesloney pt.2) from 2022-08-29T02:03:06

Hello everyone! Many dedicated professionals ignore their mental health. They put it off, hide their struggles, and often suffer in silence. Todd Nesloney not only understands this, but has live...

#272 Is the Future Bright for Education? with Todd Nesloney (pt.1) from 2022-08-22T04:05:17

Hello everyone! As we head into another school year, many educators and administrators are asking themselves if we are on the right track. School boards, parents, and students are increasingly a...

#271 The First Five Years (Patrick Harris II pt.2) from 2022-08-15T03:09:45

Hello everyone! Patrick Harris II, an educator and the author of The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers, Listen

#270 The Importance of Teacher Autonomy with Patrick Harris II (pt.1) from 2022-08-08T04:58:35

Education Can Bring Us Together — Season 7 Intro from 2022-08-02T00:14:28

Being Relentless in Education with Hamish Brewer — Off Season Day 4 from 2022-07-25T04:33:03

What it Takes to Teach Today with Alfie Kohn — Off Season Day 3 from 2022-07-18T04:27:46

The Importance of Scientific Literacy — Off Season Day 2 from 2022-07-11T04:31:44

Hello everyone! Today I am joined by my friend David Bakker, Listen

Off Season Day One — Using Tech and Teaching Multiple Contents from 2022-07-04T02:55:49

#269 The Joy of Reading (Season Finale with Donalyn Miller pt.2) from 2022-06-27T04:55:28

#268 The Problem with Soft Censorship with Donalyn Miller (pt.1) from 2022-06-20T06:03

#267 Nuanced Advice for New Teachers (Ciara Bennion (pt.2) from 2022-06-13T05:42:20

#266 I Would Tell First Year Teacher Me... with Ciara Bennion (pt.1) from 2022-06-06T17:13:37

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#265 Getting Back to Our Purpose (Hal Bowman pt.2) from 2022-06-03T17:12:33

Hello everyone! Between the constant attacks on education, toxic echo chambers on the internet, and the quiet majority, many people believe that schools are doing very little good. Of course, we...

#264 Share the Greatness Happening in Schools with Hal Bowman (pt.1) from 2022-05-23T04:01:05

Hello everyone! Between the constant attacks on education, toxic echo chambers on the internet, and the quiet majority, many people believe that schools are doing very little good. Of course, we...

#263 Writing Workshop as a Place of Creativity (Melanie Meehan pt.2) from 2022-05-16T04:02:36

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#262 Teaching Elementary Writing with Melanie Meehan (pt.1) from 2022-05-09T03:42:06

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Secretary Miguel Cardona on Politics in Education and Hope for the Future from 2022-05-04T12:39:43

Hello everyone! In honor of teacher appreciation week, the United States Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, has come to Teach...

#261 Leading Like a C.O.A.C.H (Matt Renwick pt.2) from 2022-05-02T03:59:33

Hello everyone! Summer is on the way and that means many of you are eyeing new ways to serve as a leader in your district (and beyond.) But what does it mean to be a leader today? So much has ch...

#260 Leading Through Literacy with Matt Renwick (pt.1) from 2022-04-25T04:08:23

Hello everyone! Summer is on the way and that means many of you are eyeing new ways to serve as a leader in your district (and beyond.) But what does it mean to be a leader today? So much has ch...

#259 Compassionate Communication Boosts Academics (Josh Monroe pt.2) from 2022-04-18T03:39:26

Hello everyone! One of the key aspects of being a teacher is being able to communicate well with many people. At times, especially in the classroom, it can feel like there just isn’t time to com...

#258 Communication as a form of Care with Josh Monroe (pt.1) from 2022-04-11T04:08:19

Hello everyone! One of the key aspects of being a teacher is being able to communicate well with many people. At times, especially in the classroom, it can feel like there just isn’t time to com...

#257 Building an Empowered Writing Community (Erin Gruwell pt.2) from 2022-04-04T03:57:19

Hello everyone! Welcome to part two of my talk with Erin Gruwell! Last week, we discussed the power of writing, stories, and teaching honestly.

In this episode, we dive into HOW to create...

#256 Dear Freedom Writer with Erin Gruwell (pt.1) from 2022-03-28T03:52:01

Hello everyone! Over twenty years ago, the students in first-year teacher Erin Gruwell’s high school class in Long Beach, California, were labeled “unteachable”—but she saw past that. Instead of tr...

#255 Building Back Trust in School (Dr. Zac Bauermaster pt.2) from 2022-03-21T03:39:45

Hello everyone! It's no secret that the trust people have about schools, rightfully and wrongfully, has been harmed. Many of the relationships involved with well functioning schools are struggling....

#254 Leadership Means People First with Dr. Zac Bauermaster (pt.1) from 2022-03-14T05:51:11

Hello everyone! Over the years we have featured some of the top leaders in education, such as Todd Whitaker, Hamish Brewer, and Adam Dovico. Even though Teach Me, Teacher is a teacher centered show...

#253 What it Takes to Empower Young Writers from 2022-03-07T05:02:39

Hello everyone! Writefully Empowered is HERE! It's my second book, all about creating a writing workshop that empowers young people to be their best and write pieces they care about. In this episod...

#252 Implementing Concept Based Instruction (Kass Haut pt.2) from 2022-02-28T05:02:40

Hello everyone! Last week, we dove into how educator Kass Haut, otherwise known as @heymshaut on Instagram and TikTok, discovered and came to love concept based instruction. This week, we take this...

#251 Discovering Concept Based Instruction with Kass Haut (pt.1) from 2022-02-21T05:08:53

Hello everyone! Many teachers are always on the lookout for new ways of doing things. We want new ways to engage students in our content, new ways to plan, and new ways to assess. We want something...

#250 Educational Gag Orders Explained with Jonathan Friedman from 2022-02-14T04:39:53

Hello everyone! Education policy is changing. Politicians and board members are literally running on campaigns centered around what they believe should—and should not—happen in schools. Because of ...

#249 The Complexity of Book Bans (Ashley Hope Pérez pt.2) from 2022-02-07T05:02:07

Hello everyone! Last week, I spoke with Ashley Hope Pérez about book bans and why she has been speaking up about them. As an educator, trauma survivor, and author, Ashley brought her unique perspec...

#248 Addressing Book Bans with Ashley Hope Pérez (pt.1) from 2022-01-31T04:25:56

Hello everyone! It seems like any time you scroll through the news around education these days there are new reports of another book being banned. Authors of celebrated books are now being demonize...

#247 The Culture War in Education with Tony Kinnett from 2022-01-24T05:05:48

Hello everyone! This podcast is many things to many people. It's where educators can gather and enjoy the good news and positivity of education. It's where educators can learn the latest approaches...

#246 Who’s Doing the Decision Making? (Kelly Gallagher pt.2) from 2022-01-17T18:00:40

Hello everyone! Kelly Gallagher returns in part two of our discussion about engagement, the writing life, and his newest book with Penny Kittle (see our talk here), 4 Essential Studies. Last week, ...

#245 From Compliant to Engaged with Kelly Gallagher (pt.1) from 2022-01-10T05:00:34

Hello everyone! When it comes to getting students to engage with content, we often focus on compliance. We want to see students doing the work as we say to do it and during the timeframes we determ...

#244 2022 Resolutions for Teachers from 2022-01-03T06:55:18

Hello everyone! For the last few years, I have made new year resolutions for teachers episodes. I find it a great way to reset, refocus, and share some ideas with you all, one to one. It helps me s...

#243 Understanding the Purpose Behind Avid with Dr. Lynn Kepp from 2021-12-27T18:14:42

Hello everyone! Coming right off of the holiday, we head into a fantastic discussion with the Vice President of Avid Center all about deep learning and remembering the WHY behind our practices. I h...

#242 Tech Cannot Replace Teacher Expertise (Jon Corippo pt.2) from 2021-12-20T05:56:43

Hello everyone! A few weeks ago, I woke up in a snarky mood. In this mood, I scrolled through Twitter and came across this video from Jon Corippo. I responded by saying something along the lines of...

#241 This Discussion Changed My Mind About Tech with Jon Corippo (pt.1) from 2021-12-13T04:54:48

Hello everyone! A few weeks ago, I woke up in a snarky mood. In this mood, I scrolled through Twitter and came across this video from Jon Corippo. I responded by saying something along the lines of...

#240 Diverse Libraries Instill a Love for Reading (Billy Allen pt.2) from 2021-12-06T04:42:26

Hello everyone! We have talked a lot about the power of making learning relevant for students. It gets kids engaged and excited to be in class. But what happens when we look at ourselves? Are we st...

#239 Relevancy Builds Literacy with Billy Allen (pt.1) from 2021-11-29T05:04:39

Hello everyone! We have talked a lot about the power of making learning relevant for students. It gets kids engaged and excited to be in class. But what happens when we look at ourselves? Are we st...

#238 Parents are Concerned about Public School with Jill Simonian from 2021-11-22T16:33:43

Hello everyone! Today, there is a special focus on schools. Across America, people are examining curriculum, going to board meetings and making their voices heard, and posting online about their wo...

#237 Listen to This to Empower Your Writing Workshop from 2021-11-15T05:01:26

Hello everyone! Several months ago, I gave a virtual keynote for a workshop the wonderful Jen Jones was conducting. I talked all about empowering young writers, and how I began this work—struggles ...

#236 Should Everything Be Taught from Both Sides? (Jessica Piper pt.2) from 2021-11-08T04:59:54

Hello everyone! It seems like every single day there is another controversy about public schools. Whether it’s about banning books or the curriculum being taught, the media and pundits alike cannot...

#235 The Hidden Agenda of Privatization with Jessica Piper (pt.1) from 2021-11-01T03:53:32

Hello everyone! It seems like every single day there is another controversy about public schools. Whether it's about banning books or the curriculum being taught, the media and pundits alike cannot...

#234 Well-Being Workshops (Monika Kuligowska pt.2) from 2021-10-25T03:52:16

Hello everyone! Saying this year is difficult is an understatement. Administrators, teachers, students and parents are all trying to figure out how to balance their lives within constant disruption...

#233 Putting Mental Health First with Monika Kuligowska (pt.1) from 2021-10-18T03:40:40

Hello everyone! Saying this year is difficult is an understatement. Administrators, teachers, students and parents are all trying to figure out how to balance their lives within constant disruption...

#232 Doing What It Takes (Alfred Shivy Brooks pt.2) from 2021-10-11T05:40:56

Hello everyone! Today, educators are under more scrutiny than they have been in many years. Not only are people rallying together to fight what they feel like is Critical Race Theory, but they are ...

#231 Just Shut Up and Teach? with Alfred Shivy Brooks (pt.1) from 2021-10-04T03:32:34

Hello everyone! Today, educators are under more scrutiny than they have been in many years. Not only are people rallying together to fight what they feel like is Critical Race Theory, but they are ...

#230 ABAR in Practice (Liz Kleinrock pt.2) from 2021-09-27T04:01:13

Hello everyone! The terms antibias and antiracist bring up a lot of opinions and feelings in people. Depending on who you are talking to, this work might be the most important work happening in sch...

#229 Discussing Antibias and Antiracist Work with Liz Kleinrock (Pt.1) from 2021-09-20T03:49:19

Hello everyone! The terms antibias and antiracist bring up a lot of opinions and feelings in people. Depending on who you are talking to, this work might be the most important work happening in sch...

#228 From Normal to Next (Selena Carrion pt.2) from 2021-09-13T03:47:02

Hello everyone! In part 1 with Selena, we discussed how the war about what schools should look like in a world driven by Covid is still waging, and many have called for “a return to normal.” While ...

#227 What Does Return to Normal Really Mean? with Selena Carrion (pt.1) from 2021-09-06T15:48:16

Hello everyone! The war about what schools should look like in a world driven by Covid is still waging, and many have called for "a return to normal." While this might seem wise on first glance, ma...

#226 Teaching High School Spanish with Laura Truebenbach from 2021-08-30T04:03:33

Hello everyone! One of my any promises for season 6 of the podcast was to bring on teachers who teach subjects outside of the core bunch. Today, we are doing just that! Laura Truebenbach is a high ...

#225 Supporting Students Through Grief and Trauma with Krista St-Germain from 2021-08-23T03:47:34

Hello everyone! As school doors re-open, close, and vacillate under the pressure of the pandemic, one inescapable fact is that our children are feeling anxiety, grief, and trauma on higher levels t...

#224 Textured Teaching (Lorena Germán pt.2) from 2021-08-16T05:06:52

Hello everyone! Today we are seeing more and more people discuss education. While this is good in many ways, it is also leading to multiple groups accidentally—and in some cases, purposefully—misus...

#223 Culturally Sustaining Practice with Lorena Germán (pt.1) from 2021-08-09T03:53:19

Hello everyone! Welcome to season 6 of the podcast! Today we are seeing more and more people discuss education. While this is good in many ways, it is also leading to multiple groups accidentally—a...

#223 Culturally Sustaining Practice with Lorena Germán (pt.1) from 2021-08-09T03:53:19

Hello everyone! Welcome to season 6 of the podcast! Today we are seeing more and more people discuss education. While this is good in many ways, it is also leading to multiple groups accidentally—a...

Moving Forward Together — Season 6 Intro from 2021-08-02T14:00:28

Hello everyone! Welcome to the season 6 intro episode. Today, I'm going to discuss the new theme music (per tradition), and dive into some of the ideas that are shaping this season to be the bigges...

#222 How to Begin the Year in Reading and Writing Workshop — Craft&Draft from 2021-07-26T07:25:07

Hello everyone! This episode is an introduction to my second podcast, Craft & Draft! This is pulled from episode 40 of that show (our most popular episode to date) all about starting the year in re...

#221 Critical Race Talk with Calvin Robinson from 2021-07-19T06:15:23

Hello everyone, and welcome to a special 2 part episode of Teach Me, Teacher. The intro you are hearing (reading) now is exactly the same on both episodes titled, Critical Race Talk. This is due to...

#220 Critical Race Talk with Professor Jarvis Givens from 2021-07-19T06:15:05

Hello everyone, and welcome to a special 2 part episode of Teach Me, Teacher. The intro you are hearing (reading) now is exactly the same on both episodes titled, Critical Race Talk. This is due to...

#219 Reflecting on a Year of Covid-Era Teaching LIVE from 2021-07-12T06:52:25

Hello everyone! On July 2nd, I hosted a LIVE discussion on the Teach Me, Teacher Facebook page, where we asked the question: What have we learned from a year of Covid-era teaching? To help answer t...

#218 Reading – Writing Workshop Q&A with Jacob Chastain from 2021-07-05T04:10:42

Hello everyone! I cannot express how excited, pumped, and inspired I am right now for next year, and I want you to join me and my AMAZING guests in our quest to bring some positivity into the teach...

#217 Unbreakable with Brittany Sinitch (Season 5 Finale) from 2021-06-28T06:28:42

Hello everyone! It feels like yesterday I was hyping up the start of season 5 of the Teach Me, Teacher podcast, and now I'm here closing it out. Where did the time go!? We've featured some AMAZING ...

#216 Decolonizing the Creative Classroom (Felicia Rose Chavez pt.2) from 2021-06-21T04:21:49

Hello everyone! If you have been paying attention to the news surrounding education at all, then you have probably heard people debate over terms like anti-racism, whiteness, decolonization, and wh...

#215 The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop with Felicia Rose Chavez (pt.1) from 2021-06-14T04:31:57

Hello everyone! If you have been following me on social media at all, then you have seen me gush about The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop book by Felicia Rose Chavez. After ten pages I was sold. Afte...

#214 A Talk on Race, Equity, and Advocacy in Schools (Peter Mishler pt.2) from 2021-06-07T04:47:40

Hello everyone! Last week, Peter Mishler and I discussed his book, FOR ALL YOU DO (which you should buy). This week, we examined one of his beliefs—the belief that self-care for teachers also inclu...

#213 For All You Do with Peter Mishler (pt.1) from 2021-05-31T04:29:37

Hello everyone! As one of the hardest years is winding down, many of us are thinking about self-care. We're eyeing the beach turning off alarm clocks, and getting ready to have some serious R&R wit...

#212 In Defense of the Literary Canon with Matthew Ryan (pt.2) from 2021-05-24T03:48:35

Teach Me, Teacher has released a lot of episodes about literacy, books, choice, and fostering a love for reading in students. In several of those episodes, we have discussed the literary canon, and...

#211 In Defense of the Literary Canon with Matthew Ryan (pt.1) from 2021-05-17T03:35:56

Teach Me, Teacher has released a lot of episodes about literacy, books, choice, and fostering a love for reading in students. In several of those episodes, we have discussed the literary canon, and...

#210 The Continued Loss of a Generation with Jennifer Sey from 2021-05-10T03:44:19

When I released my 2 part episode with Brian Mendler saying SCHOOLS SHOULD BE OPEN, many were quick to react. While most of Teach Me, Teacher's listeners were positive and supportive of this episod...

#209 Can You Hear Me Now? (Suzanne DeMallie pt.2) from 2021-05-03T04:05:25

Hello everyone! If you have been following me AT ALL on social media, you know I talk about change a lot. Not just change I think should occur in the school system, but changes other people believe...

#208 Advocating for Change with Suzanne DeMallie (pt.1) from 2021-04-26T03:41:45

Hello everyone! If you have been following me AT ALL on social media, you know I talk about change a lot. Not just change I think should occur in the school system, but changes other people believe...

#207 Collective Belief with Dr. Jim Van Allan from 2021-04-19T03:59:07

Hello everyone! These days, positivity is difficult to come by. It might be easier than this time last year, but I think most of us can agree that we aren't living in the best of times... because o...

#206 10 Ways to Nail Your Teacher Interview from 2021-04-12T03:45:39

Hello everyone! Today I'm flying solo as I offer my best 10 tips for getting hired as a teacher. While this episode is geared to new teachers, I believe anyone can follow these tips. So if you are ...

#205 Supporting Middle School Readers with Christina Hanson (pt.2) from 2021-04-05T02:57:37

Hello everyone! It has been said that middle school is where the love of reading goes to die… but not if Christina Hanson has anything to say about it! Christina, otherwise known as @Hansonhallway ...

#204 Supporting Middle School Readers with Christina Hanson (pt.1) from 2021-03-29T03:39:26

Hello everyone! It has been said that middle school is where the love of reading goes to die... but not if Christina Hanson has anything to say about it! Christina, otherwise known as @Hansonhallwa...

#203 The Solution is in Our Buildings (Jimmy Casas pt.2) from 2021-03-22T03:32:35

Hello everyone! As the world grapples with crisis after crisis, we have all turned our gaze to the leaders of our communities. Leadership is hard. It is a lonely profession. Yet, according to my gu...

#202 The Cost of Ineffective Leadership with Jimmy Casas (pt.1) from 2021-03-15T03:24:23

Hello everyone! As the world grapples with crisis after crisis, we have all turned our gaze to the leaders of our communities. Leadership is hard. It is a lonely profession. Yet, according to my gu...

#201 Manage Behavior Better with Ms. Chyna from 2021-03-08T03:45:59

Hello everyone! Coming off fresh from my 2 hour episode with Eric Weinstein, I wanted to talk about behavior and better ways we can respond as teachers. To do so, I brought on the amazing Ms. Chyna...

#200 Eric Weinstein on Edugenic Harm and Neurodiversity from 2021-03-02T04:31:27

When I started Teach Me, Teacher in 2016, I did so with the goal to talk to great educators in my building. Season 1 of the podcast was entirely made up of the teachers I knew, and a cheap USB mic ...

#199 E-Sports and the Future in VR ED (Jesse Lubinsky pt.2) from 2021-02-22T03:06:10

Hello everyone! Last week, Jesse Lubinsky joined me to discuss tech and the revolution it is having in education. If you missed that, check it out here. If you're all caught up, I can't wait for yo...

#198 Is this the Digital Revolution? with Jesse Lubinsky (pt.1) from 2021-02-15T05:38:57

Hello everyone! Covid has made sure we are all intimately familiar with how to set up Zooms, use Google services, and operate the various learning management systems our districts have purchased. M...

#197 Can We Accept This System? (Amen Rahh pt.2) from 2021-02-08T04:15:16

Hello everyone! If you missed part 1 of my discussion with Amen Rahh, otherwise known as Principal Rahh on Instagram, you missed an amazing episode and need to check it out. In part 1, we took a ha...

#196 Equitable Revolutionary Education with Amen Rahh (pt.1) from 2021-02-01T04:06:49

Hello everyone! I don't know about you, but leadership has been on my mind a lot these past few weeks. It's as if there has been large events of some kind, putting the weight of leadership into per...

#195 Mindfulness and Speech-Language Pathology with Rachel Musial from 2021-01-25T04:29:20

Hello everyone! One of my goals of this podcast has been to reach out to as many areas of education as possible. I believe that the types of educators who spend their free time listening to a teach...

#194 Go the Extra Mile (CJ Reynolds pt.2) from 2021-01-18T06:13:40

Hello everyone! Educators DO A LOT to make sure kids get the content they need. They stay late to tutor. They craft lessons on the weekends and over breaks. They think and plan, and think and plan,...

#193 Everything is for the Kids with CJ Reynolds (pt.1) from 2021-01-11T04:05:35

Hello everyone! Educators DO A LOT to make sure kids get the content they need. They stay late to tutor. They craft lessons on the weekends and over breaks. They think and plan, and think and plan,...

#192 Schools Should Be Open with Brian Mendler (pt.2) from 2021-01-05T03:59:31

Hello everyone! Wait... didn't we already post an episode this week? YES WE DID... And you all let me know your thoughts on it. Lots of praise. Lots of criticism. Much more to discuss. Because I be...

#191 Schools Should Be Open with Brian Mendler (pt.1) from 2021-01-04T05:55:59

Hello everyone! Just this time a year ago, saying, "Schools should be open," and "Many kids are safest at school," would have gotten you retweets, likes, and applause. Today, however, it might get ...

#190 2021 Resolutions for Teachers from 2021-01-01T17:53:36

Hello everyone! After the success of the Teach Me, Teacher resolutions for 2020, I knew I had to have a follow-up for this year. And as promised, this is a bonus episode, meaning you will still get...

#189 Laugh Away Quarantine with Gerry Dee from 2020-12-28T05:26:22

Hello everyone! Describing 2020 as BLEAK is an understatement. Thankfully, we have people like Gerry Dee looking to make it a little brighter. Gerry Dee is the star of his sitcom, Mr. D, about a gy...

#188 Honesty For New Teachers with Maddie Fairchild (pt.2) from 2020-12-21T05:55:36

Hello everyone! Last week we began talking about what new teachers could expect going into teaching this year, and in this episode, we dive even deeper and hit on some essential truths for ANYONE e...

#187 Honesty For New Teachers with Maddie Fairchild (pt.1) from 2020-12-14T05:01:49

Hello everyone! It's about that time of year when new teachers start requesting episodes that deal with all starting out, and I have been hard at work gather the right people to talk about it with....

#186 The Responsive Writing Workshop (Ralph Fletcher pt.2) from 2020-12-07T04:23:44

Hello everyone! Now more than ever, joy is something we, and our students, need. It seems like every time we turn around, there is more bad news, more terror, and more uncertainty in our world. So ...

#185 The Joy of Writing with Ralph Fletcher (pt.1) from 2020-11-30T04:46:19

Hello everyone! Now more than ever, joy is something we, and our students, need. It seems like every time we turn around, there is more bad news, more terror, and more uncertainty in our world. So ...

#184 Empowering Inclusion with Melinda Arnost from 2020-11-23T03:50:41

Hello everyone! If you have listened to the podcast for a significant amount of time, you have probably heard me talk about how my son is autistic. It has been a journey, for sure, but something th...

#183 Teaching Reading and Writing Together (Jen Jones pt.2) from 2020-11-16T06:07:51

Hello everyone! Coming off the heels of releasing Teach Me, Teachers’ Top 10 Literacy Podcasts, here we are again with what is a 2 part episode destined to be added to the list! If you missed part ...

#182 What Young Readers and Writers Need with Jen Jones (pt.1) from 2020-11-09T04:57:11

Hello everyone! Coming off the heels of releasing Teach Me, Teachers' Top 10 Literacy Podcasts, here we are again with what will be a 2 part episode destined to be added to the list! Today I am joi...

#181 Why Do Teachers Get Fired for Asking Questions? (William Reusch pt.2) from 2020-11-02T03:33:27

Hello everyone! I am so excited for you to hear this episode. Not just because it’s a great talk (and a deep one), but because it is a timely discussion about civil discourse, in a world where we c...

#180 Modeling Civil Disagreement with William Reusch (pt.1) from 2020-10-26T04:14:05

Hello everyone! I am so excited for you to hear this episode. Not just because it's a great talk (and a deep one), but because it is a timely discussion about civil discourse, in a world where we c...

#179 Is That Program Good For Kids? (Audrey Boklage pt.2) from 2020-10-19T03:35:51

Hello everyone! In the times of blended learning, distance learning, and just modern learning, technology is everywhere! Sometimes we are equipped to use it correctly, but often, the teachers are l...

#178 Replacement, Amplification&Transformation with Audrey Boklage (pt.1) from 2020-10-12T05:22:59

Hello everyone! In the times of blended learning, distance learning, and just modern learning, technology is everywhere! Sometimes we are equipped to use it correctly, but often, the teachers are l...

#177 Changes We Can Make For Black Lives (Dr. Manuel Rustin pt.2) from 2020-10-05T03:45:46

Hello everyone! Today, we are tackling some big and important topics. We are discussing the lives of our students, the importance of having a curriculum that shows that black lives matter, and aski...

#176 Where’s the Change for Black Lives in Education? with Dr. Manuel Rustin (pt.1) from 2020-09-28T03:54:20

Hello everyone! Today, we are tackling some big and important topics. We are discussing the lives of our students, the importance of having a curriculum that shows that black lives matter, and aski...

#175 Education Needs to Work for Our Kids (Susan Barnes pt.2) from 2020-09-21T03:31:55

Hello everyone! Today, I am bringing you part 2 of one of the most powerful episodes in the history of Teach Me, Teacher, and it is with Ron Clark Academy’s very own, Susan Barnes! If you missed pa...

#174 Teaching Outside the Curriculum with Susan Barnes (pt.1) from 2020-09-14T03:13:59

Hello everyone! Today, I am bringing you one of the most powerful episodes in the history of Teach Me, Teacher, and it is with Ron Clark Academy's very own, Susan Barnes! Ms. Susan Barnes has taugh...

#173 Powerful Literacy Practices During Covid Era Teaching with Jennifer Serravallo (pt.2) from 2020-09-07T03:51:03

Hello everyone! Welcome to season 5 and part 2 of my talk with Jennifer Serravallo! If you missed part one, check it out here. I love starting every season off with a massive literacy focused episo...

#172 Powerful Literacy Practices During Covid Era Teaching with Jennifer Serravallo (pt.1) from 2020-08-31T03:59:58

Hello everyone! Welcome to season 5! I love starting every season off with a massive literacy focused episode. Season 2 began with my talk with Donalyn Miller. Season 3 started with my talk with Pe...

Breathe — Season 5 Intro! from 2020-08-24T03:34:28

Hello everyone! It is here! Hard to believe this podcast has been going since 2016, and it's even harder to believe just how many teachers keep finding and supporting the show. So first off, thank ...

SUMMER BLAST FINALE – Out of the Comfort Zone with Kelli Sanders from 2020-08-17T04:19:24

Hello everyone and welcome to Teach Me, Teacher’s SUMMER BLAST of inspiration! I cannot express how excited, pumped, and inspired I am right now for next year, and I want you to join me and my AMAZ...

SUMMER BLAST #10 – Small Town Teaching with Haley Curfman from 2020-08-13T04:21:02

Hello everyone and welcome to Teach Me, Teacher’s SUMMER BLAST of inspiration! I cannot express how excited, pumped, and inspired I am right now for next year, and I want you to join me and my AMAZ...

SUMMER BLAST #9 – Change, Passion, and Self-Care with Halee Sikorski from 2020-08-10T04:09:30

Hello everyone and welcome to Teach Me, Teacher’s SUMMER BLAST of inspiration! I cannot express how excited, pumped, and inspired I am right now for next year, and I want you to join me and my AMAZ...

SUMMER BLAST #8 – Part Two of the Reading Workshop Q&A with Jacob Chastain from 2020-08-06T03:11:36

Hello everyone and welcome to Teach Me, Teacher’s SUMMER BLAST of inspiration! I cannot express how excited, pumped, and inspired I am right now for next year, and I want you to join me and my AMAZ...

SUMMER BLAST #7 – Reading Workshop Q&A with Jacob Chastain (pt.1) from 2020-08-03T04:21:42

Hello everyone and welcome to Teach Me, Teacher’s SUMMER BLAST of inspiration! I cannot express how excited, pumped, and inspired I am right now for next year, and I want you to join me and my AMAZ...

SUMMER BLAST #6 – This Isn’t a Setback with Monica Genta from 2020-07-30T04:11:38

Hello everyone and welcome to Teach Me, Teacher’s SUMMER BLAST of inspiration! I cannot express how excited, pumped, and inspired I am right now for next year, and I want you to join me and my AMAZ...

SUMMER BLAST #5 – What Do We Want Students to Learn? with Marie Morris from 2020-07-27T03:52:41

Hello everyone and welcome to Teach Me, Teacher’s SUMMER BLAST of inspiration! I cannot express how excited, pumped, and inspired I am right now for next year, and I want you to join me and my AMAZ...

SUMMER BLAST #4 – Covid Teaching and a Baby on the Way with Haylee Harwick from 2020-07-23T04:04:55

Hello everyone and welcome to Teach Me, Teacher’s SUMMER BLAST of inspiration! I cannot express how excited, pumped, and inspired I am right now for next year, and I want you to join me and my AMAZ...

SUMMER BLAST #3 – Changing Schools During Covid with Brianna Pound from 2020-07-20T00:00:34

Hello everyone and welcome to Teach Me, Teacher’s SUMMER BLAST of inspiration! I cannot express how excited, pumped, and inspired I am right now for next year, and I want you to join me and my AMAZ...

SUMMER BLAST #2 – It’s Time to Reflect with Nicole Marte from 2020-07-16T04:45:26

Hello everyone and welcome to Teach Me, Teacher’s SUMMER BLAST of inspiration! I cannot express how excited, pumped, and inspired I am right now for next year, and I want you to join me and my AMAZ...

SUMMER BLAST #1 – The World Has Changed, What Now? with Shane Saeed from 2020-07-13T13:51:31

Hello everyone and welcome to Teach Me, Teacher's SUMMER BLAST of inspiration! I cannot express how excited, pumped, and inspired I am right now for next year, and I want you to join me and my AMAZ...

#171 Free Kids to Learn SEASON FINALE! (Jacqueline Stallworth pt.2) from 2020-07-06T04:17:01

Hello everyone! Welcome to part two of the season finale of Teach Me, Teacher SEASON FOUR! What!? My mind is blown. But not more blown than during my talk with the amazing Jacqueline Stallworth! If...

#170 Does the Literary Canon Normalize Whiteness? with Jacqueline Stallworth (pt.1) from 2020-06-29T04:06:32

Hello everyone! Welcome to part one of the season finale of Teach Me, Teacher SEASON FOUR! What!? My mind is blown. But not more blown than during my talk with the amazing Jacqueline Stallworth! I ...

#169 How Teachers Can Begin Fixing the System (Dr. Anindya Kundu pt.2) from 2020-06-22T03:10:32

Hello everyone! Today I have a special episode for you. We are discussing systematic inequality in America, and what teachers SPECIFICALLY can do about it. If you missed part one, check it out here...

#168 Systematic Inequality with Dr. Anindya Kundu (pt.1) from 2020-06-15T12:43:47

Hello everyone! Today I have a special episode for you. We are discussing systematic inequality in America, and how it is not only affecting our communities and students, but what teachers SPECIFIC...

#167 Reflective Readers with Travis Crowder (pt.2) from 2020-06-08T03:47:53

Hello everyone! In light of the tragedies facing the world and America today, I found it timely to bring this talk to teachers. I don’t believe there has ever been a time in modern history when our...

#166 Reflective Readers with Travis Crowder (pt.1) from 2020-06-01T03:46:32

Hello everyone! In light of the tragedies facing the world and America today, I found it timely to bring this talk to teachers. I don't believe there has ever been a time in modern history when our...

#165 Beyond Grades, Rewards, and Standardized Testing with Alfie Kohn from 2020-05-25T06:06:34

Hello everyone! Today, I am releasing what I believe is the most important podcast in the history of the show. Not only is it filled with honest and real world talk, it is filled with research base...

#164 The Coffee Shop Mega Lesson with Lisa Toebben from 2020-05-18T03:05:30

Hello everyone! There are a lot of great ideas out in the world. Many of them are fantastic projects, experiences, or just ideas on how to spice up a lesson in your class. Some of those are MEGA LE...

#163 Teachers Deserve It (Adam Welcome pt.2) from 2020-05-11T04:06:14

Hello everyone! Last week, I talked with Adam Welcome about what it takes to lead in today's environment, and today we pivot the discussion a bit and discuss what teachers deserve, and how we shoul...

#162 What it Takes to Lead with Adam Welcome (pt.1) from 2020-05-04T05:30:37

Hello everyone! During times of uncertainty, turmoil, and change, leadership is needed more than ever. To discuss what it takes to lead a school, I brought on Adam Welcome, one of the premier leade...

#161 Grace Over Grades (Ashley Granados pt.2) from 2020-04-27T02:07:41

Hello everyone! In this episode, I am continuing on delivering my promise to talk special education on the podcast with Ashley Granados, but in part two we dive into what serving our students looks...

#160 Advocating for Children with Special Needs with Ashley Granados (pt.1) from 2020-04-20T03:05:08

Hello everyone! I have FINALLY delivered on my promise to talk about special education, and to do so, I brought on one of my FAVORITE special needs teachers, Ashley Granados. Ashley's insight into ...

#159 Possibilities Over Proscriptions (Martin Brandt pt.2) from 2020-04-13T02:52:29

Hello everyone! I hope all is well with you, and you're ready to discuss writing instruction! I have brought on one of my favorite educators in the literacy space, Martin Brandt, to discuss his boo...

#158 Between the Commas with Martin Brandt (pt.1) from 2020-04-06T04:10:38

Hello everyone! I hope you are ready for some AMAZING content today, because I have brought on one of my favorite educators in the literacy space, Martin Brandt, to discuss his book Between the Com...

#157 Teaching Under Quarantine LIVE! from 2020-03-30T12:40:26

Hello everyone! Last week, I recorded the first ever LIVE episode of Teach Me, Teacher! I gave away books, interacted with the audience, and talked about teaching while under quarantine. The live a...

#156 The Best Teacher PD Is … (Kevin Butler pt.2) from 2020-03-23T03:32:40

Hello everyone! I am SO EXCITED about this week. Why? Because even in the face of great adversity, there are so many districts pushing to keep learning going, and so many teachers working to create...

#155 Why Can’t Public Schools Look Like That? with Kevin Butler (pt.1) from 2020-03-16T17:15:36

Hello everyone! Today we are asking the question, Why Can't Public Schools Look Like That? with none other than the great Kevin Butler! If you don't know who Kevin is, you are missing out, because ...

#154 Morning Meeting Crash Course (Megan Siclare pt.2) from 2020-03-09T03:43:11

Hello everyone! I teased the "morning meeting" discussion last week, and it is here this week! If you want to spice yours up, learn what they are, or just listen to a great talk, this episode is fo...

#153 Try Something New with Megan Siclare (pt.1) from 2020-03-02T03:44:49

Hello everyone! It is that time of year when everything can start feeling...dull. I mean, with testing, meetings, and everything else that pops up in February and March, our classes can start to fe...

#152 Next Level Teaching (Jonathan Alsheimer pt.2) from 2020-02-24T04:25:56

Hello everyone! Today, I am continuing my talk with Jonathan Alsheimer, and his view on what NEXT LEVEL TEACHING is all about. This episode is filled with ideas, thoughts, beliefs, and stories that...

#151 Pure Inspiration with Jonathan Alsheimer (pt.1) from 2020-02-17T04:23:22

Hello everyone! Today, we are going all out with PURE INSPIRATION for you with my friend Jonathan Alsheimer. Every bit of this episode is filled with ideas, thoughts, beliefs, and stories that are ...

#150 Scaffolding Isn’t Spoon-Feeding (Jenn Kleiber pt.2) from 2020-02-10T04:37:14

Hello everyone! Today we are continuing our talk with the fantastic Jenn Kleiber about culturally responsive teaching, but we are diving DEEP into practices, professional learning, and even how to ...

#149 Culturally Responsive Teaching with Jenn Kleiber (pt.1) from 2020-02-03T04:32:37

Hello everyone! If you have been in teaching for a little while, you have probably heard the term "culturally responsive teaching," at least a dozen times. If you're like me, you probably leave tra...

#148 End the Teacher Bashing (Chris Pombonyo pt.2) from 2020-01-27T05:03:14

Hello everyone! Today, I am continuing my talk with Chris Pombonyo, and it is FILLED with ideas, inspiration, and perspective on why we should all stop bashing teachers for doing their jobs their w...

#147 Let’s Be Awesome Together with Chris Pombonyo (pt.1) from 2020-01-20T04:57:48

Hello everyone! I hope you're ready for an energy filled inspirational episode, because today Chris Pombonyo is on the podcast! Chris is a teacher, coach, the creative director of Get Your Teach On...

#146 Reading Workshop, Ron Clark Academy Style, with Korey Collins (pt.2) from 2020-01-13T04:25:29

Hello everyone! Last week, I sat down with the amazing Korey Collins and talked all about graphic novels, test prep, and the limits of BASAL reading programs. This week, I continue my talk with him...

#145 Reading Workshop, Ron Clark Academy Style, with Korey Collins (pt.1) from 2020-01-06T04:36:17

Hello everyone! You all know that I love talking reading workshop and Ron Clark Academy, and for this episode I got to do both! Korey Collins is a certified reading specialist and reading teacher a...

#144 New Year’s Resolutions for Teachers from 2019-12-30T03:23:10

Hello everyone! We did it... we made it to the last Monday of 2019, and it is kind of unreal. It's time to look ahead, plan for what we want to achieve, and begin the new decade with energy and pos...

#143 These Kids: Inside the Mind of an 8th Grader from 2019-12-23T04:10:24

Hello everyone! Coming off the major release of my spoken word poem THESE KIDS, where I say the line, "I'm tired of hearing ABOUT these kids, I want to hear from them..." I decided to do just that ...

#142 Joy in Learning is a Necessity (Equity with Regie Routman pt.3) from 2019-12-16T04:51:32

Hello everyone! Literacy Essentials by Regie Routman (Stenhouse 2018) is by far one of the most influential books I’ve read in my teaching career. It’s a book I turn to weekly for advice, insight, ...

#141 What’s Wrong and How to Fix It (Equity with Regie Routman pt.2) from 2019-12-09T04:39:11

Hello everyone! Literacy Essentials by Regie Routman (Stenhouse 2018) is by far one of the most influential books I’ve read in my teaching career. It’s a book I turn to weekly for advice, insight, ...

#140 We Teach KIDS, Not Data Points! Talking Equity with Regie Routman (pt.1) from 2019-12-02T02:57

Hello everyone! Literacy Essentials by Regie Routman is by far one of the most influential books I've read in my teaching career. It's a book I turn to weekly for advice, insight, and encouragement...

#139 Moving Teaching Forward (@TeachingSavesLives pt.2) from 2019-11-25T14:22:33

Hello everyone! It's time to talk about where we go now as educators. We live in a world of gun violence, quick fixes, and with communities that would rather see education fail than succeed. So, wh...

#138 GUNS ft. @TeachingSavesLives (pt.1) from 2019-11-18T04:41:37

With the seemingly endless gun violence plaguing our schools in America, both physically and mentally, it's time we have an honest talk about the toll this is taking on teachers and students. This ...

#137 Small Steps to Engage in Math with @MissCraftyMathTeacher! from 2019-11-11T05:09:33

Hello everyone! I have been asked over and over again to get more math teachers on the podcast. So much so, I have been working diligently to make this happen. Knowing I couldn't just get anyone, I...

#136 Using Podcasts in the Classroom (Haylee Harwick pt.2) from 2019-11-04T03:26:12

Hello everyone! Today I have brought on one of my favorite Instagram friends, Haylee Harwick, to continue talking TECH, but more importantly, to discuss how we can all use podcasts in the classroom...

#135 Roles of Technology in 5th Grade with Haylee Harwick (pt.1) from 2019-10-28T03:33:35

Hello everyone! Today I have brought on one of my favorite Instagram friends, Haylee Harwick, to discuss her journey to using tech, and how she views the roles of technology in her 5th grade class!...

#134 Sharing Resources Supports Equity (Kayse Morris pt.2) from 2019-10-21T02:37:12

Hello everyone! Today we are talking about how teachers can support teachers by sharing and creating resources with the amazing Kayse Morris, one of the thought leaders in “Teachers as CEOs” and a ...

#133 Teachers Pay Teachers, Friend or Foe? with Kayse Morris (pt.1) from 2019-10-14T03:19:28

Hello everyone! I just realized that we have had "edgy" topics on the show for two weeks in a row now (here's last week's episode on phones shouldn't be banned from classrooms). Middle school attit...

#132 It’s Time to Stop Banning Phones (Jessica Golz pt.2) from 2019-10-07T03:00:51

Hello everyone! Today I'm super excited to bring you part two of my talk with the one and only Jessica Golz (@teachergolz)! If you missed part one, check it out here.  In this episode, we continue ...

#131 Start STEM Now with Jessica Golz (pt.1) from 2019-09-30T02:56:04

Hello everyone! Today I couldn't be more excited to talk with Jessica Golz (@teachergolz) about STEM! In this episode, we discuss how Jessica got started in STEM, how she transitioned to being a li...

#130 Our Biggest Takeaways from GYTO! (Halee Sikorski pt.2) from 2019-09-23T02:29:56

Hello everyone! This past July, I went to the Get Your Teach On national conference, and it was absolutely astounding, to say the least. I knew I wanted to talk about my experience, but I needed so...

#129 The Get Your Teach On Experience with Halee Sikorski (pt.1) from 2019-09-16T03:27:39

Hello everyone! This past July, I went to the Get Your Teach On national conference, and it was absolutely astounding, to say the least. I knew I wanted to talk about my experience, but I needed so...

#128 Teachers Save Lives (Nicholas Ferroni pt.2) from 2019-09-09T04:03:43

Hello everyone! Today on Teach Me, Teacher, I am continuing my talk with Nicholas Ferroni! Last week, we discussed why men in the classroom needs to be something seen more often, and this week we d...

#127 Men in the Classroom with Nicholas Ferroni (pt.1) from 2019-09-02T03:18:49

Hello everyone! Today on Teach Me, Teacher, we are talking about the power of men in the classroom with none other than Nicholas Ferroni. I had the pleasure of hearing Nicholas speak at Get Your Te...

#126 Conferencing to Empower, Engage, and Teach! (Kelly Gallagher pt.2) from 2019-08-26T02:56:05

Hello everyone! Welcome to part 2 with Kelly Gallagher! Today we are continuing our talk about authentic literacy, and we are diving DEEP into the practice of conferencing and why you should be doi...

#125 Authentic Reading and Writing with Kelly Gallagher (pt.1) from 2019-08-19T03:00:02

Hello everyone! Welcome to season 4 of the Teach Me, Teacher Podcast! If you're new to the podcast, welcome! If you're returning, then you know how I like to start things off every season...WITH LI...

Why I left Literacy Coaching (Season 4 Intro!) from 2019-08-12T03:00:09

Hello everyone! With the new school year upon us, I know you all are gearing up to make MAGIC happen in our classrooms! You're planning great experiences, sitting through PD, and trying to catch so...

#124 BRING THAT ENERGY with Hamish Brewer (Finale pt.2) from 2019-08-05T03:00:03

Hello everyone! I couldn’t be any more excited to bring you none other than Hamish Brewer  for part 2 of our close out to season 3 of the podcast! If you missed part 1, check it out here. If you do...

#123 BRING THAT ENERGY with Hamish Brewer (Finale pt.1) from 2019-07-29T03:00:42

Hello everyone! I couldn't be any more excited to bring you none other than Hamish Brewer to close out season 3 of the podcast! If you don't know who Hamish is, the relentless, tattooed, skateboard...

#122 Myths About Teaching Middle School (Marte in the Middle pt.2) from 2019-07-22T03:00:56

Hello everyone! It is my absolute pleasure to bring you one of my favorite people in the world, Nicole Marte, otherwise known as @MarteintheMiddle on Instagram to continue our discussion about the ...

#121 Middle School is the BEST School with Marte in the Middle (pt.1) from 2019-07-15T05:00:39

Hello everyone! It is my absolute pleasure to bring you one of my favorite people in the world, Nicole Marte, otherwise known as @MarteintheMiddle on Instagram. In this episode, we dive into why we...

My Book is Now Available! from 2019-07-12T21:12:03

Hello everyone! Today I have a special announcement: Teach Me, Teacher: Life Lessons That Taught Me How to be a Better Teacher is now available for purchase! To celebrate, I took some time to talk ...

#120 What Great Educators Do Differently with Todd Whitaker pt.2 from 2019-07-08T06:00:58

Hello everyone! Today I am bringing you part 2 of my fantastic discussion with Todd Whitaker on what great educators do differently! If you missed part 1, click here. Dr. Todd Whitaker is recognize...

#119 What Great Educators Do Differently with Todd Whitaker pt.1 from 2019-07-01T06:00:38

Hello everyone! Today I am bringing you my fantastic discussion with Todd Whitaker on what great educators do differently! Dr. Todd Whitaker is recognized as a leading presenter in the field of edu...

#118 Lesson Planning Tips with Jennuine Teaching (pt.2) from 2019-06-24T06:00:44

Hello everyone! Today I have part 2 of my discussion with Jennifer from Jennuine Teaching (Instagram, Youtube) to talk with us about EVERYTHING LESSON PLANNING and REFLECTIVE PRACTICES! If you miss...

#117 Lesson Planning Tips with Jennuine Teaching (pt.1) from 2019-06-16T23:19:11

Hello everyone! Today I have Jennifer from Jennuine Teaching (Instagram, Youtube) to talk with us about EVERYTHING LESSON PLANNING! If you haven't heard of Jennuine Teaching, you're in for a treat ...

#116 Brain Science for Deeper Learning (Jared Horvath pt.2) from 2019-06-10T03:49:57

Hello everyone! Today it’s my pleasure to bring you part 2 of my conversation with Jared Cooney Horvath, a cognitive neuroscientist based out of the University of Melbourne specializing in human th...

#115 Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick with Jared Horvath (pt.1) from 2019-06-03T02:22:13

Hello everyone! Today it's my pleasure to bring you my conversation with Jared Cooney Horvath, a cognitive neuroscientist based out of the University of Melbourne specializing in human thought, lea...

#114 Welcome to Writing Workshop with Stacey Shubitz&Lynne Dorfman (pt.2) from 2019-05-27T19:10:49

Hello everyone! Today it’s my pleasure to bring you part 2 of my discussion with the two authors of Welcome to Writing Workshop, Stacey Shubitz and Lynne Dorfman.  If you missed part 1, click here!...

#113 Welcome to Writing Workshop with Stacey Shubitz&Lynne Dorfman (pt.1) from 2019-05-20T00:46:02

Hello everyone! Today it's my pleasure to bring you my discussion with the two authors of Welcome to Writing Workshop, Stacey Shubitz and Lynne Dorfman. If you are like me, you might have heard the...

#112 “33 Years and I Still LOVE Teaching!” from 2019-05-13T23:42:10

Hello everyone! Last week, the podcast took a look at the dark side of public education, examining one teacher’s experience with burnout and stress. But this week, I’m talking with one of my co-wor...

#111 “I QUIT!” from 2019-05-06T04:00:43

Hello everyone! This week's episode is a little different, but I think you'll get so much out of my talk with Sariah McCall, an ex-teacher who's  viral resignation letter has made rounds around the...

#110 Doing What’s Best For Kids with Dr. Michael J. Hynes from 2019-04-29T06:00:05

Hello everyone! Today we have the rare one part episode where I discuss what's best for kids with Dr. Michael J. Hynes! Dr. Hynes is the Superintendent of Schools for the Patchogue Medford School D...

#109 Who’s Doing the Work? with Kim Yaris pt.2 from 2019-04-22T03:00:30

Hello everyone! Today, it is my pleasure to bring you part 2 of my discussion with Kim Yaris, one of the authors of my latest favorite professional book, Who’s Doing the Work: How to Say Less So Re...

#108 Who’s Doing the Work? with Kim Yaris pt.1 from 2019-04-15T03:42:58

Hello everyone! Today, it is my pleasure to bring you Kim Yaris, one of the authors of my latest favorite professional book, Who's Doing the Work: How to Say Less So Readers Can Do More, and we are...

#107 Flexible Seating Q&A with Shane Saeed pt.2 from 2019-04-08T02:26:15

Hello everyone! Today, we are  continuing our flexible seating Q&A! If you missed part 1, check it out here! With the help of one of my favorite Instagram teachers, Shane Saeed (@fantasticallyfourt...

#106 Flexible Seating Q&A with Shane Saeed pt.1 from 2019-04-01T03:18:17

Hello everyone! Today, we are having a flexible seating Q&A! With the help of one of my favorite Instagram teachers, Shane Saeed (@fantasticallyfourth), we are hitting on just about every question ...

#105 Teacher as Practitioner with Teri Lesesne pt.2 from 2019-03-25T02:45:38

Hello everyone! Does an ELA teacher need to be a practitioner of reading and writing? Teri Lesesne, a former middle school teacher and Professor in the Department of Library Science at Sam Houston ...

#104 Is There a Reading War? with Teri Lesesne pt.1 from 2019-03-18T02:57:05

Hello everyone! Is there a reading war? Teri Lesesne, a former middle school teacher and Professor in the Department of Library Science at Sam Houston State University, is here to help us answer an...

#103 Leadership and Accountability with Kirk Brown pt.2 from 2019-03-11T17:52:26

Hello everyone! We are back with Kirk Brown this week and we are continuing our talk on Leadership and Accountability in our schools! Kirk Brown is the head fundraiser at The Ron Clark Academy and ...

#102 Leadership and Accountability with Kirk Brown pt.1 from 2019-03-04T03:19:37

Hello everyone! Podcast release day is always a good day, but podcast release day with a visionary and leader from The Ron Clark Academy is even better! Kirk Brown, head fundraiser at The Ron Clark...

#101 Year One to Two with ALatteLearning pt.2 from 2019-02-25T02:30:34

Hello everyone! For episode #101, I'm continuing my FANTASTIC talk with one of my favorite educators, Halee from @alattelearning, to talk about what changes she went through going from her first ye...

#100 Year One to Two with ALatteLearning pt.1 from 2019-02-18T03:19:26

Hello everyone! We did it! We made it to episode 100 of the podcast! How absolutely crazy is that?  It's amazing that so many of you come and listen to the show every week, but it's equally amazing...

#99 Help! How Do I Do Guided Reading!? with Kelli Sanders pt.2 from 2019-02-11T02:25:23

Hello everyone! In last week's post/episode, I talked about how guided reading has been somewhat of a hot button issue for me over the past two years. With Kelli Sanders at my side, I have started ...

#98 Help! How Do I Do Guided Reading!? with Kelli Sanders pt.1 from 2019-02-04T04:18:42

Hello everyone! Guided reading has been somewhat of a hot button issue for me over the past two years. When guided reading was brought to my middle school last year, I was...reluctant to try it. I ...

#97 Student Stress&College Readiness with TeachLikeAGirl from 2019-01-28T01:37:45

Hello everyone! In this episode, I am talking with Christina (also known as @teachlikeagirl on Instagram) about student stress levels, and what public school teachers should be focusing on to make ...

#96 Have Your Students Do More with Less with Marie Morris pt.2 from 2019-01-21T06:19:28

Hello everyone! I am so excited to bring you part two of my discussion with Marie Morris about how to have your students do more with less. I love this conversation because it's honest. We don't fu...

#95 Have Students Do More with Less with Marie Morris pt.1 from 2019-01-14T04:26:06

Hello everyone! Teachers are constantly being pushed to do more with less. Usually, this isn't a good thing. It ends up being just a way to cater to the high stakes testing environments we all expe...

#94 Doing What’s Right vs Being Right with Eric Crouch pt.2 from 2019-01-07T01:21:07

Hello everyone! Today I am honored to share with you part 2 of my discussion with Eric Crouch (if you missed part 1, click here.) Part 2 is all about doing what's right vs being right. Meaning, we ...

#93 Teach Your Heart Out with Eric Crouch pt.1 from 2018-12-31T20:34:49

Hello everyone! Today I am honored to share with you my discussion with the one and only Eric Crouch. Eric Crouch is a national award-winning educator from Columbus, Ga. Eric is also Harvard PZ Fel...

#92 The Real Work of Teaching Literacy with Evan and Laura Robb pt.2 from 2018-12-24T17:43:50

Hello everyone! In a world where too many educators want the short and easy answers to literacy education, Evan and Laura Robb are here to help us see the value and purpose for putting in the real ...

#91 The Real Work of Teaching Literacy with Evan and Laura Robb pt.1 from 2018-12-17T04:00:15

Hello everyone! In a world where too many educators want the short and easy answers to literacy education, Evan and Laura Robb are here to help us see the value and purpose for putting in the real ...

#90 Teacher Self-Care with Dr. Woodly pt.2 from 2018-12-10T04:00:04

Hello everyone! Today, we are diving even deeper into teacher self-care with part two of my talk with Dr. Woodly! This is by far the MOST REQUESTED TOPIC of the show, and I’m extremely happy to bri...

#89 Teacher Self-Care with Dr. Woodly pt.1 from 2018-12-03T04:00:44

Hello everyone! Today, we are diving deep into teacher self-care. This is by far the MOST REQUESTED TOPIC of the show, and I'm extremely happy to bring it to you today. Teachers are stressed. Overw...

#88 Principles of Effective Communication with Kim Bearden pt.2 from 2018-11-26T04:00:12

Hello everyone! I can’t possibly be more excited to bring you part 2 of this episode with Ron Clark Academy cofounder, Kim Bearden! In part 1, we really hit on the staff portion of effective commun...

#87 Principles of Effective Communication with Kim Bearden pt.1 from 2018-11-19T18:19:08

Hello everyone! I can't possibly be more excited to bring you this episode with Ron Clark Academy cofounder, Kim Bearden! If you've listened to the podcast for any amount of time, you know how pass...

#86 Teachers as Readers and Writers with Brendan Kiely pt.2 from 2018-11-12T05:00:21

Hello everyone! Today, we are discussing why teachers should be modeling themselves as readers AND writers, with one of my favorite Young Adult authors, Brendan Kiely. Brendan Kiely is The New York...

#85 Teens Need Diverse Fiction with Brendan Kiely pt.1 from 2018-11-05T05:00:25

Hello everyone! Today, we are discussing why teens need diverse fiction, with one of my favorite Young Adult authors, Brendan Kiely. Brendan Kiely is The New York Times bestselling author of All Am...

#84 A Ron Clark Academy Reflection with ABubblyClassroom pt.2 from 2018-10-29T06:00:19

Hello everyone! Today we are taking part in part 2 of our Ron Clark Academy Reflection with @abubblyclassroom, otherwise known as Brianna Johnson. Brianna has become one of my friends over on Insta...

#83 A Ron Clark Academy Reflection with ABubblyClassroom pt.1 from 2018-10-22T04:00:32

Hello everyone! Today we are taking part in a Ron Clark Academy Reflection with @abubblyclassroom, otherwise known as Brianna Johnson. Brianna has become one of my friends over on Instagram, and I ...

#82 Lead Meaningful Race Conversations with Matthew Kay pt.2 from 2018-10-15T05:00

Hello everyone! Today I have on Matthew Kay, the author of the AMAZING book, Not Light, But Fire, and we are continuing our discussion about how and why we should all step up and lead meaningful ra...

#81 Lead Meaningful Race Conversations with Matthew Kay pt.1 from 2018-10-08T15:48:15

Hello everyone! Today I have on Matthew Kay, the author of the AMAZING book, Not Light, But Fire, and we are discussing how we can all step up and lead meaningful race conversations in our classroo...

#80 Tips and Practices to Build Literacy with Travis Crowder and Todd Nesloney pt.2 from 2018-10-01T04:00:02

Hello everyone! Today we are discussing Sparks in the Dark: Lessons, Ideas and Strategies to Illuminate the Reading and Writing Lives in All of Us, a wonderful book and resource for teachers who wa...

#79 Tips and Practices to Build Literacy with Travis Crowder and Todd Nesloney pt.1 from 2018-09-24T06:00:30

Hello everyone! Today we are discussing Sparks in the Dark: Lessons, Ideas and Strategies to Illuminate the Reading and Writing Lives in All of Us, a wonderful book and resource for teachers who wa...

#78 The Moments Teachers Live For with DeAnna Morgan pt.2 from 2018-09-17T00:26:32

Hello everyone! I am so excited to bring back DeAnna Morgan for part 2 (you can listen to part 1 here) to discuss why we should all be practicing what we preach and modeling the behavior and action...

#77 The Moments Teachers Live For with DeAnna Morgan pt.1 from 2018-09-10T04:00:55

Hello everyone! I am so excited to bring you DeAnna Morgan of Instagram fame to discuss why we should all be practicing what we preach and modeling the behavior and actions we want to see in our st...

#76 The 21 Day Game Changer Challenge (Monica Genta pt.2) from 2018-09-03T18:32:59

Hello everyone! In part 2 with Monica Genta, we continue our discussion about amazingly small, but powerful ways, to take your class to the next level, and we are also discussing her amazing 21 day...

#75 Take Your Lessons to the Next Level with Monica Genta pt.1 from 2018-08-27T02:01:25

Hello everyone! I've brought on Monica Genta to help us spice up our classrooms and bring our lessons to the next level! I love Monica's advice in this episode because it's advice everyone can take...

#74 Learning How to Learn with Barbara Oakley, PhD (pt.2) from 2018-08-20T03:00:08

Hello everyone! Today, we are learning how to learn with Barbara Oakley PhD, and giving away some FREE BOOKS! Barbara Oakley is an amazing advocate for learners of all ages, and has put together an...

#73 Learning How to Learn with Barbara Oakley, PhD (pt.1) from 2018-08-13T03:01:58

Hello everyone! Today, we are learning how to learn with Barbara Oakley PhD, and giving away some FREE BOOKS! Barbara Oakley is an amazing advocate for learners of all ages, and has put together an...

#72 New Teacher Crash Course BONUS EPISODE from 2018-08-12T19:32:30

Hello everyone! You asked, so I delivered! If you're a new teacher, this episode is for you! I gathered my best advice, as well as some great advice from my friends over on Instagram, Megan Medina ...

#71 Social Justice with Megan Forbes (pt.2) from 2018-08-06T16:33:40

Hello everyone! Today, we are continuing our talking about social justice in our classrooms! Megan Forbes, otherwise known as @toocoolformiddleschool on Instagram and Youtube , brings the heat agai...

#70 Social Justice with Megan Forbes (pt.1) from 2018-07-30T19:33:58

Hello everyone! Today, we are talking about social justice in our classrooms! To discuss, I brought on the amazing Megan Forbes, otherwise known as @toocoolformiddleschool on Instagram and Youtube ...

#69 180 Days with Penny Kittle (pt.2) from 2018-07-23T16:33:19

Hello everyone! It's time for part two with Penny Kittle! We continue talking about 180 Days,  as well as: What do you do in a conference with a student? What are the other kids doing? How do you k...

#68 180 Days with Penny Kittle (pt.1) from 2018-07-16T05:30:29

Hello everyone! Welcome to season 3. I am overly excited to bring this episode with Penny Kittle to you. If you're in ELA, you probably know who Penny Kittle is. If you don't know who she is, you'r...

#67 I’m Leaving the Classroom (Season 3 INTRO!) from 2018-07-09T04:49:15

Hello everyone. I'm leaving the classroom.

#66 The Heart of it All with Danny Steele (pt.2) Season Finale from 2018-07-02T15:32:30

Hello everyone! Today, I have the pleasure of bringing you one of the most important episodes of the show, and the season 2 finale! If you missed part one, listen here.  Danny Steele is a fantastic...

#65 The Heart of it All with Danny Steele (pt.1) from 2018-06-25T05:29:25

Hello everyone! Today, I have the pleasure of bringing you one of the most important episodes of the show. Danny Steele is a fantastic principal, writer, and speaker, and someone I've followed for ...

#64 Know Your Why with Hal Bowman (pt.2) from 2018-06-18T03:00:58

Hello everyone! Welcome to a FANTASTIC episode about how it’s important to not only know your why, but how it’s also important to use it to fuel your work in the classroom. To discuss this, I’ve br...

#63 Know Your Why with Hal Bowman (pt.1) from 2018-06-11T14:33:28

Hello everyone! Welcome to a FANTASTIC episode about how it's important to not only know your why, but how it's also important to use it to fuel your work in the classroom. To discuss this, I've br...

#62 How to Foster Relationships (Esther Brunat pt.2) from 2018-06-04T02:28:38

Hello everyone! Now more than ever, there is a need for relationships in our classrooms. What some might call “the hidden standards” of teaching, need to come out in the open, and drive our decisio...

#61 The Need for Relationships in our Classrooms with Esther Brunat (pt.1) from 2018-05-28T18:07:20

Hello everyone! Now more than ever, there is a need for relationships in our classrooms. What some might call "the hidden standards" of teaching, need to come out in the open, and drive our decisio...

#60 The Revolution in Education with Joe Dombrowski (pt.2) from 2018-05-21T06:00:22

Hello everyone! Today, it is my pleasure to bring you part 2 of our episode with Joe Dombrowski, otherwise known as Mr. D, to discuss the revolution in education, and how and why you need to be a p...

#59 The Revolution in Education with Joe Dombrowski (pt.1) from 2018-05-14T04:30:41

Hello everyone! Today, it is my pleasure to bring you Joe Dombrowski, otherwise known as Mr. D, to discuss the revolution in education, and how and why you need to be a part of it.  Mr. D rose to f...

#58 How to be a Maniac in the Middle (pt.2) from 2018-05-07T02:34:23

Hello everyone! Today, it is my pleasure to bring back Josie Bensko, otherwise known as @MANIACSINTHEMIDDLE ,  for PART 2 of the episode, to discuss how she gets her kids moving, how she thinks abo...

#57 How to be a Maniac in the Middle (pt.1) from 2018-04-30T03:50:50

Hello everyone! Today, it is my pleasure to bring you Josie Bensko, otherwise known as @MANIACSINTHEMIDDLE ,  to discuss how she gets her kids moving to foster that much needed student engagement. ...

#56 Be The One For Kids with Ryan Sheehy (pt.2) from 2018-04-23T00:19:48

Hello everyone! It is my pleasure to bring Ryan Sheehy back for part 2 of the podcast. Ryan is an Educator/Author/Speaker Elementary Principal @HighlandsMDUSD, and author of Be The One For Kids. Pa...

#55 Be The One For Kids with Ryan Sheehy (pt.1) from 2018-04-16T02:57:41

Hello everyone! It is my pleasure to bring Ryan Sheehy to the podcast. Ryan is an Educator/Author/Speaker Elementary Principal @HighlandsMDUSD, and author of Be The One For Kids. In this episode, w...

#54 The Negative Stigma of Being a Teacher (pt.2) from 2018-04-09T23:41:13

Hello everyone! As much as I enjoy highlighting the big voices in the educational community, I love finding the new ones too. In this episode, I continue my conversation with Katie Tollitt of For T...

#53 The Negative Stigma of Being a Teacher (pt. 1) from 2018-04-03T01:02

Hello everyone! As much as I enjoy highlighting the big voices in the educational community, I love finding the new ones too. Katie Tollitt of For Teachers, a new Youtube channel dedicated to helpi...

#52 Putting HUMANITY Back into Teaching (The Weary Teacher pt.2) from 2018-03-26T01:45:14

Hello everyone! Last week, Haley Curfman and I discussed how kindness is at the center of everything she does in her classroom. This week, we dive deeper into this idea, and hit on some connecting ...

#51 Teaching with Kindness ft. The Weary Teacher (pt.1) from 2018-03-19T03:23:41

Hello everyone! Sometimes, I really like who I get on the show, and sometimes I'm a big fan of the guest... in the case of Haley Curfman, also known as The Weary Teacher, it's both. Haley is an edu...

#50 It’s Time to Talk About Diversity in our Curriculum (pt.2) from 2018-03-12T14:43:39

Hello everyone! It’s time to talk about diversity in our curriculum, and I’ve brought on an educator from New York, Marguerite Thompson, to help us through this complex and hot topic issue. I found...

#49 It’s Time To Talk About Diversity in our Curriculum (pt.1) from 2018-03-05T04:21:55

Hello everyone! It's time to talk about diversity in our curriculum, and I've brought on an educator from New York, Marguerite Thompson, to help us through this complex and hot topic issue. I found...

#48 Solving the Culture Puzzle (Adam Dovico pt.2) from 2018-02-26T04:09:26

Hello everyone! I'm just going to be blunt... I. LOVE. THIS. EPISODE. Adam goes into detail about how a school should go about solving culture issues, why it's important to tackle culture first, an...

#47 The Limitless School with Adam Dovico (pt.1) from 2018-02-19T23:44:29

Hello everyone! Today, I have the honor and privilege of bringing you Adam Dovico, a first time principal at Moore Magnet Elementary in North Carolina, and co-author of The Limitless School with Ab...

#46 How to Change a Failing School (pt.3) from 2018-02-12T05:12:06

Hello everyone! Today, it is my pleasure to bring you Sue Szachowicz, a retired principal of Brockton High School and now a Senior Fellow for the International Center for Leadership in Education, t...

#45 How to Change a Failing School (pt.2) from 2018-02-05T02:41:42

What if I told you about something revolutionary? Something so BIG, that it could literally transform your students and your school? Would you be interested, or doubtful? What if I said it was the ...

#44 How to Change a Failing School (pt.1) from 2018-01-29T03:09:30

Hello everyone! Today, it is my pleasure to bring you Sue Szachowicz, a retired principal of Brockton High School and now a Senior Fellow for the International Center for Leadership in Education. S...

#43 Stories From Webb (Todd Nesloney pt. 2) from 2018-01-22T03:27:13

Hello everyone! Last week, I talked about how I had trouble naming our two-part episode with Todd Nesloney, but this week is different...because we dive DEEP into his new book STORIES FROM WEBB, an...

#42 The Power of Community with Todd Nesloney pt.1 from 2018-01-15T16:34:35

Hello everyone! I had trouble naming this two-part episode with Todd Nesloney. On one hand, I wanted to simply call it, Stories From Webb, since that's the name of Todd's fantastic new book. But as...

#41 Do We Care About Our Teachers? pt.2 from 2018-01-08T04:50:44

Hello everyone! It's no secret that teaching is hard. Stress builds. Hours grow long, as the papers pile up. Mandates and emails come at us faster than we can process them...all the while teachers ...

#40 Do We Care About Our Teachers? pt.1 from 2018-01-01T20:08:02

Do we care about our teachers? Do we make sure to take their wellbeing into account, or do we keep asking more of them, never bothering to fill their tanks back up? Amy Fast, an Assistant Principal...

#39 Telling our Stories with Colby Sharp from 2017-12-19T00:50:33

Hello everyone! As more and more news outlets decide to condemn schools, more and more politicians find it to their liking to tell their version of what public education is (and is not,) it's becom...

#38 Jeff Anderson&The Patterns of Power from 2017-12-04T02:48:04

Hello everyone! Teach Me, Teacher has been around for about a year and half, and I'm amazed at how many great educators I have had the pleasure to speak with. Local gems, like the fantastic Alan Sm...

#37 Classroom Transformations from 2017-11-20T17:01:06

Hello everyone! I've been wanting to record an episode on classroom transformations for a while now, so I'm super pumped to get this one out to you guys. I was lucky enough to discuss transformatio...

#36 13.4 Billion Dollars a Year on Standardized Tests from 2017-11-08T01:10:41

Hello everyone! In connection to our last episode about standardized tests (and should teachers hate it,) we have another episode about testing, but this time we dive into the money behind standard...

#35 Should Teachers Hate Standardized Testing? from 2017-10-24T02:58:30

Hello everyone! We hear about it everywhere...The test. Whatever state you're in might change what test you're talking about, but it follows us. It infects our teaching, our conversations, and even...

#34 Fearless Learning with Dr. Mary Howard (pt.2) from 2017-10-09T15:38:51

"I don't want our conversations to be about strategies, I want them to be about practices." And this is probably that best summary of my discussion with Dr. Mary Howard. Every word Dr. Howard says ...

#33 Fearless Learning with Dr. Mary Howard (pt.1) from 2017-09-25T01:57:54

Hello everyone! I can’t believe this show gets to release content like this... Dr. Mary Howard is a professional who is astounding in her insight, her dedication, and her effectiveness in communica...

#32 Teach Online Today from 2017-09-11T22:52:32

Hello everyone! Teach Me, Teacher is all about elevating the voices of teachers IN the classroom. But what happens when that classroom isn't traditional? What happens when great educators are force...

#31 Discrepant Events to Inspire Learning from 2017-08-29T00:19:25

Hello everyone! I'm pleased to bring back Alan Small, author of The Science Club Handbook, to discuss how to WOW students into engagement. In this episode, we talk about what discrepant events are,...

#30 Donalyn Miller: The Power of Independent Reading (pt.2) from 2017-08-14T03:33:04

Hello everyone! It has been a complete joy to release this two-part episode with Donalyn Miller. Donalyn is one of my biggest inspirations as a teacher. She changed the way I teach my students, and...

#29 Donalyn Miller: The Power of Independent Reading (pt.1) from 2017-07-31T03:58:39

Hello everyone! It's finally here, episode 29, the first episode of season 2 of Teach Me, Teacher, and it is my biggest privilege to bring you Donalyn Miller for the two-part opener of the season. ...

Intro to Season 2 from 2017-07-24T23:47:39

Hello everyone! Welcome to season 2 of Teach Me, Teacher! I have an amazing season for you coming up, and it is going to be BIGGER, BETTER, and MORE INSPIRING than ever before. In this episode, I t...

#28 The Ron Clark Academy (S1 Finale pt.2) from 2017-06-26T15:07:47

Hello everyone! It's been an amazing first year of podcasting. I wasn't sure where this show was going to go, but with all the love being shown for it, I know it will continue on well into the futu...

#27 The Ron Clark Academy (S1 Finale pt.1) from 2017-06-13T04:25:56

Hello everyone! If you've ever been curious about The Ron Clark Academy, or wondered if the hype is all that it's cracked up to be, then here's your chance to hear all about what a two day trip to ...

#26 So you STILL want to be a Teacher? from 2017-06-05T20:35:27

Hello everyone! It's the end of the school year (for most), and that means reflection is in full swing. Our minds are swimming in questions like, Did I have a good year? A bad one? What awesome new...

#25 Reading Myths Debunked from 2017-05-23T01:42:58

Hello everyone! This week's episode deals with a few major myths about reading education that teachers and admin let thrive, when really we should be moving on to greener pastures. My discussion wi...

#24 Teachers Saved Me from a Family of Drugs and Violence from 2017-05-09T00:22:50

I'm going to share my own story with you today. It's the story of how I was saved from a family of drugs and violence over and over again. It's the story of how I was inexorably changed by the many...

#23 The Growth Mindset from 2017-04-25T00:14:48

Hello everyone! Exciting times are among us as we are reaching the end of the year! Can you believe it? As the year comes to a close, I like to look back and look forward, each to help myself grow ...

#22 Talking Shop and Problem Solving from 2017-04-11T01:20:09

Hello everyone! Today we are talking with Lindsey Stewart of Richland Middle School, taking it back from the topical shows of late, and just having a good ol' conversation. In this episode, we talk...

#21 Let’s Get “Lit” from 2017-03-27T23:32

Hello everyone! For this week's episode, WE NEED YOUR HELP! Kecia Dennis, of Richland Middle School, is building something great. She is celebrating literacy the only way she knows how, by creating...

#20 The Future of Education is Ours (The Betsy DeVos Episode pt.2) from 2017-03-13T22:34:01

Hello everyone! Here is part 2 of our biggest episode ever, my conversation with Kathy Edwards of The Novus Academy. In this episode, we tackle several big questions, such as: Are private schools i...

#19 The Betsy DeVos Episode Pt.1 from 2017-02-28T00:16:41

Hello everyone! You didn't think Teach Me, Teacher would shy away from topics like this, did you? Doing an episode like this is tricky. I didn't want it to be one sided. I didn't want it to have a ...

#18 How Poverty and Trauma Affect Everything from 2017-02-14T00:23:24

  Hello everyone! Today it is my pleasure to bring you an episode that is sure to hit home for a lot of you. I sat down and talked with Siobhan Mulligan, an educator at Richland Middle School, abou...

#17 The Science Club Handbook with Alan Small from 2017-01-31T02:48:26

Hello everyone! For today's episode, it is my pleasure to introduce you to one of Teach Me, Teacher's biggest advocates, and a fantastic educator, Alan Small. You will hear us talk about everything...

#16 Curriculum and Instruction with Dr. Clark from 2017-01-16T16:19:17

  Hello Everyone! Hands down, this is the most important episode of Teach Me, Teacher recorded so far. Dr. Clark brings over 40 years of experience to our discussion and helps us dive deep into wha...

#15 Teach Sensory Language With Music from 2017-01-03T04:11:32

Hello everyone! We are back and ready to roll! I'm alone on this episode, so things are a little different, but it is still worth the listen (if I do say so myself.) In this episode, I talk about o...

#14 How to Get Students to Read! from 2016-12-06T00:59:56

Hello everyone! I've been gone too long! I've missed you all. I really have. But, to make up for it, we have an extra long episode today, where I have a conversation with my partner in crime, Mrs. ...

#13 Use Instagram and Pets to Engage Students from 2016-11-15T00:48:26

Hello everyone! We have an IMPORTANT episode this week. You will want to share it as much as possible. In this episode, I sat down with my friend and co-worker, Tony Moreau to talk about the import...

#12 Recovering From a Tough Year from 2016-10-31T23:53:10

Hello everyone! In this episode, I talk with Mrs. West about her toughest year, what went wrong, and how she came out on top afterwards. Not only does she open up and share her personal stories abo...

#11 Developing Lifetime Writers from 2016-10-18T01:04:14

Hello everyone! Writing. It can cause stress for the teacher and the student. We push and we push and we push, and we end up not wanting to read final products and the kids don't want to write them...

#10 Great Learning Spaces with Flexible Seating from 2016-10-10T21:15:40

Hello everyone! We took last week off due to scheduling issues, but we are back with a great episode. We are talking flexible seating (alternative seating) in the classroom. We hit on why you shoul...

#9 Create Your Dream Class with Structures from 2016-09-26T23:14:55

Hello everyone! This week's episode is all about having structure in the classroom and using structures to better the interactions and academic success of your students! Kecia Dennis of RMS is here...

#8 Serving Our ELL and Newcomer Populations from 2016-09-19T23:51:37

Hello everyone! I am pumped for this episode. Today we are talking about how to better serve our English Language Learner populations and our Newcomers ! America has always been a home for families...

#7 The “Secret” to Classroom Excellence from 2016-09-12T22:35:15

Hello everyone! Boy, do we have a great episode for you this week. We are talking about EXCELLENCE, and how to achieve it in your classroom, both academically and behaviorally. I sat down with one ...

#6 Building Relationships with Coaching from 2016-08-29T22:39:17

Hello everyone! In episode 6, we are talking about balancing coaching, teaching, and how a passionate educator can use both mediums to build great relationships with their students. The intro to th...

#5 What You Need to Know About GT Students from 2016-08-22T22:43:04

Hello everyone! School has begun! This means that we are all thinking about how to make our lesson plans better. To do this, we have to think about each student and group, and what their needs are....

#4 Educational Leadership with James Whitfield from 2016-08-15T03:58:27

Hello everyone! In episode 4, we are talking educational leadership. This is a special episode for many reasons, but first and foremost, it is special because of its message. Principal James Whitfi...

#3 Mindfulness in the Classroom from 2016-08-08T04:57:49

Hello everyone! Ever wish you could still your mind or the minds of your students? Ever feel like you are just missing everything around you because of all the tasks that need to get done in the cl...

#2 Technology in the Classroom from 2016-08-01T03:05:11

Hello everyone! For episode 2 of Teach Me, Teacher, we are diving deep into technology in the classroom. Melinda Bolles (Melbo) was one of my first mentors as a teacher and I was always amazed at h...

Intro to Season 1 from 2016-08-01T02:45:56

Hello everyone! I am so excited to share what we've been working on this summer. Currently, we are ahead of schedule, and each podcast has turned out to be filled with insight and helpful words fro...

#1 So You Want To Be A Teacher? from 2016-07-01T15:35:38

Hello everyone! Welcome to the first ever episode of Teach Me, Teacher! I'm super excited to let everyone hear the great interview I had with my colleague, Ms. Katie Ingram (now Mrs. Warren... YAY!...