The Shut Up and Teach Podcast: Recent Episodes
Elijah Carbajal
This podcast features honest conversations and purposeful reflections on all things educational with the goal of informing and inspiring teachers to take action.
What does it take to lead, particularly, lead a school? Josh Tovar has some ideas. On this episode, Josh talks about what it takes to be a leader of a school, how leading by example and focusing on what's best for kids (not always what's easiest for adults) can have a tremendous impact on a school. Listen here!. . .Josh Tovar is the proud son of Virginia and Jesus Tovar who immigrated from Cd. Juarez Chihuahua, Mexico in the late 70's. Raised in El Paso, Texas, he faced adversity as an emergent bilingual student who graduated at the bottom of his high school class. He knew he needed to change his life, so he enlisted in the United States Marines. After attending artillery school, he began attending UTEP, where he earned a BA in History and Minor in Education. He has been in the education system from pre-k to the university level. He was in the classroom for ten years and the last twenty-two years has been an administrator. He assisted in graduating all students who passed the state exam in 2008, turned around a medical magnet program and assisted in transforming a school of 2550 students from a D- to B- in three years. He currently is the proud principal of Memorial Pathway Academy in Garland ISD which supports EB students and those who might fall through the cracks in a comprehensive high school. He is the proud father of Cashew, Aaron and Matthew. He has been supported and married to Berernice. Finally, he knows that kids do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. Connect with JoshX: @MPA_GOJAGUARSX: @JTSPOTLIGHTS. . .Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014. He is passionate about growing students and teachers and has fulfilled this purpose through different roles. Elijah has experience as an elementary classroom teacher and a Title I reading interventionist, and he is currently an MLSS/MTSS Resource Teacher in his local school district. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.Connect with ElijahWebsite: shutupandteachedu.comX: @carbaeliInstagram: @carbaeliTikTok: @carbaeliFacebook: Shut Up and Teach EDU. . .Here’s how you can get Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students:EduMatch (Discount for orders of 10+ copies): A Place They LoveAmazon: A Place They LoveBarnes and Noble: A Place They Love#APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
My guest today, Kim Strobel, has a mission: empower teachers to take control of their joy and happiness. Her new book has those two words in the title, Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy. She says that happiness and joy are not the same, and they aren't always present at the same time. On this episode, Kim shared what it truly means to take control of your joy, both in and out of the classroom.
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Kim Strobel is an internationally-known motivational speaker for educators, school leaders, and organizations and travels the globe sharing the impact of happiness on well-being and student achievement.
She is the author of Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy, which provides a clear path to reclaiming joy and happiness within and outside of the teaching profession.
As a former teacher and curriculum director, her goal is to inspire you by providing thought-provoking research, heartwarming stories, and simple action steps that get you life-changing results.
Because of her own challenges and adversities, Kim teaches others how to overcome their fears, discover their joy, activate their potential, and boldly pursue a life that feels good to them from the INSIDE-OUT.
Connect with Kim
Website: strobeleducation.com
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014. He is passionate about growing students and teachers and has fulfilled this purpose through different roles. Elijah has experience as an elementary classroom teacher and a Title I reading interventionist, and he is currently an MLSS/MTSS Resource Teacher in his local school district. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
X: @carbaeli
Instagram: @carbaeli
TikTok: @carbaeli
Facebook: Shut Up and Teach EDU
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Here’s how you can get Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students:
EduMatch (Discount for orders of 10+ copies): A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
Dr. Dave Schmittou is one incredible individual. He's worked in just about every area of education, but, as you'll hear, the movement of career was never as important as his continuous evolution as a human and an educator. Even his definition of success, for someone with all the accolades and experience, will surprise you. Listen here!
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Dave has earned a reputation for being a disruptor of the status quo, an innovator, and a change agent. Having served as a classroom teacher, school-based administrator, central office director, and professor of Educational Leadership, he often uses real-life stories and examples of his own life and career to describe why and how we need to confront “the way we have always done it.” He serves as a leadership coach, a time management consultant, and can also be found helping schools as they navigate assessment data and the madness that is student grading.
He is the author of five books, has earned his doctorate and attended law school. He is the 2014 Michigan Administrator of the Year and the 2018 College Educator of the Year, but his greatest accomplishment is playing the role of dad to four incredible kids while living life as a Beach Billy on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Connect with Dave
X: @daveschmittou
Instagram: @daveschmittou
TikTok: @daveschmittou
Facebook: Dave Schmittou
Website: schmittou.net
Cell phone: (734) 377-3457
Books: It's Like Riding a Bike, Bold Humility, Making Assessment Work, and Poking the Bear (co-authored with Katelynn Giordano) ORDER HERE
Podcast: Lasting Learning
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014. He is passionate about growing students and teachers and has fulfilled this purpose through different roles. Elijah has experience as an elementary classroom teacher and a Title I reading interventionist, and he is currently an MLSS/MTSS Resource Teacher in his local school district. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
X: @carbaeli
Instagram: @carbaeli
TikTok: @carbaeli
Facebook: Shut Up and Teach EDU
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Here’s how you can get Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students:
EduMatch (Discount for orders of 10+ copies): A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
My guest today is Pablo Muñoz. Pablo has over 30 years of educational experience, 16 of which include his work as a district superintendent. Since then, Pablo has written a book, The Leader's Algorithm, and launched a educational consulting company, Muñoz & Company. Through his work, Pablo continues to stay focused on his mission: improve the lives of students.
Thanks for listening!
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Pablo Muñoz is the managing director of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization. A first-generation high school graduate, Muñoz earned a bachelor’s in psychology from Yale University and a master’s in educational administration from Columbia University. He has thirty years of experience as a teacher and administrator and was a superintendent for sixteen years. Muñoz was named one of the George Lucas Educational Foundation’s Daring Dozen—a prestigious group working to reshape the future of education. He is the son of Luz and Pablo Muñoz, both from Aguada, Puerto Rico, and the proud father of two daughters, Cecilia and Sadie.
Pablo's website: Muñoz & Company
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014. He is passionate about growing students and teachers and has fulfilled this purpose through different roles. Elijah has experience as an elementary classroom teacher and a Title I reading interventionist, and he is currently an MLSS/MTSS Resource Teacher in his local school district. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
X: @carbaeli
Instagram: @carbaeli
TikTok: @carbaeli
Facebook: Shut Up and Teach EDU
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Here’s how you can get Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students:
EduMatch (Discount for orders of 10+ copies): A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
The IntegratED Framework, created by educators Megan Diede and Kara Rigsby, is empowering educators to reach their full potential. Their work as educational leaders and professional development experts is part of their mission to confront, challenge, and change the norms of traditional education. This episode highlights the expertise and passion of two educators on a mission to redefine the teaching experience and inspire educators to unlock their potential.
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Megan and Kara are educational leaders, professional development experts, and current educators who have a passion for creating positive change in education, transforming schools into empowering spaces and students into confident, lifelong learners equipped for success in an ever-evolving world.
With over two decades of collective expertise in the classroom, this dynamic team has dedicated the past seven years to crafting the IntegratED Framework. This innovative framework empowers educators to elevate their instruction and amplify their impact by seamlessly integrating purposeful content into their teaching approach. The framework focuses on fostering student engagement, enhancing teacher effectiveness, nurturing creativity, and facilitating robust student growth. This transformative approach guides educators in reimagining their instructional methods, planning strategies, and interactions with students, enabling them to evolve into the best versions of themselves.
Megan and Kara want to push teachers outside of their comfort zone, outside of the script, and show them the power of multi-subject instruction. If you are looking for new, effective, and powerful change in your instructional practices, Megan and Kara are the team you want to lead you in that dynamic transformation.
Connect with Megan and Kara
X: @integratedk12
Instagram: @integratedk12
Facebook: Integrated
TikTok: @integratedk12
Website: integratedk12.com
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014. He is passionate about supporting students and teachers and has fulfilled this purpose through different roles. Elijah has experience as an elementary classroom teacher and a Title I reading interventionist, and he is currently an MLSS/MTSS Resource Teacher in his local school district. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
X: @carbaeli
Instagram: @carbaeli
TikTok: @carbaeli
Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
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Here's how you can get Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students:
EduMatch (Discount for orders of 10+ copies): A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
My guest today is teacher, wife, mom, and author, Annick Rauch. A mom of four boys, Annick is also a dedicated 1st grade French Immersion teacher. She knows what it means to chase and accomplish dreams, and it's what her recently released book, PheMOMenal Teacher: Pursue Your Dreams and Still be Your Best at Work and at Home, is all about. Our discussion centered around lessons from her book, what ALL readers (not just moms) can expect from the book, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind. This an more on this episode!
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Annick Rauch is the author of PheMOMenal Teacher. She is a passionate grade one French Immersion teacher who truly loves what she does. Outside of school, Annick is a very busy mom. She and her husband Chris have four energetic boys and a silver lab. Annick loves to go camping with her family, and she also makes it a priority to carve out time for trips with friends. Although busy, Annick doesn’t let that stop her from pursuing her dreams outside of her work and home life. She is an avid runner, and she blogs at her website, annickrauch.ca. Annick is a lifelong learner who continues to follow her passions.
Follow Annick on X: @AnnickRauch
Follow Annick on Instagram: @annickrauch
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on TikTok: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch: A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
Have you sat in a professional development session only to think, "How is this even relevant to what I need to teach my students?" Or have you received professional development that you found great, only to forget what was said a month or so later? Erik Francis thinks this is because educators might have the wrong approach to professional development. He has an idea for how to change this. He also knows a thing or two about teaching through depth of knowledge (DOK). He is passionate about helping teachers and educator leaders make their instruction deeper to get the best learning from students. All this and more on this episode!
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Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S., is an international author, educator presenter, and professional development provider with over 25 years of experience in education. He is the author of Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning, published by Solution Tree. His book Inquiring Minds Want to Learn: Posing Good Questions to Promote Student Inquiry will be published by Solution Tree in Spring 2024. He is also the author of Now That’s a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning published by ASCD. Erik is the owner of Maverik Education, providing professional development, guidance, and support on how to plan and provide teaching and learning experiences that are standards based, socially and emotionally supportive, and student responsive. He is also consistently ranked as one of the World’s Top 30 Education Professionals by the international research organization Global Gurus and the Top 25 Thought Leaders.
Follow Erik on X: @maverikedu12
Follow Erik on LinkedIn: maverikeducation
Erik's website: maverikeducation.com
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on TikTok: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch: A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
On this episode, I spoke with Desmond Hasty. Desmond is a middle school technology teacher in Maryland. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Desmond has a passion for reaching the next generation and inspiring them to overcome their obstacles. On this episode, Desmond talks about what he loves most about teaching technology to middle school students, what's most important to teach students about technology as they prepare for the future, and, as a fellow lover of hip-hop, some of our favorite rappers.
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Desmond Hasty is an experienced computer technology educator with an enthusiasm for helping students acquire knowledge and skills. With over 15 years of teaching experience, he takes pride in building strong connections with his students, and motivating them to overcome any learning adversities they may face. He holds a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), a master's degree in Instructional Technology, and a post-graduate certificate as an Instructional Technology Specialist PK-12 in Pennsylvania. He is currently finishing coursework for an Instructional certificate in Technology Education 7-12 for the state of Maryland.
Connect with Desmond on X: @dhasty01
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on X: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on TikTok: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch: A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
School culture is a topic I am passionate about. So is my guest, Cori Fraser. On this episode, Cori discusses first steps that teachers and educators can take when trying to impact school culture. She also shared some pitfalls to avoid when trying to impact the culture of your school. This and more on this episode!
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Cori Fraser is in her eighth year as a principal and she is currently the principal of a Jr High School in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In all aspects of her life, whether as a mom, teacher, or principal, She is dedicated to making a positive impact and helping individuals flourish in an environment that celebrates diversity, fosters equity, and promotes a culture of belonging. You’ll often find her at the hockey rink, cheering on her two boys - one is usually on the ice and the other can often be found announcing and DJ’ing his brother’s games!
Connect with Cori on Twitter: @corifraser
Connect with Cori on Instagram: @corifraser
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on TikTok: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch: A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
On this episode, educator, author, and presenter Connie Hamilton joined me to discuss the idea of invisible teachers. What does it look like when a teacher is invisible? How does being an invisible teacher benefit our students? Connie explains this and more on today's episode!
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Connie Hamilton Ed.S is a dedicated educator and mother of three grown children. She has served the field of education as a teacher, instructional coach, principal, and district curriculum leader. Referred to as the “Questioning Guru”, Connie is the author of several books for teachers and school leaders, including the much anticipated, Hacking Group Work. Connie is known for engaging and interactive workshops that model best practices and provide practical approaches to solving instructional snafus. Educators love how she offers specific strategies that actually work and can be used immediately. Most of the school year you will find Connie working side-by-side with teachers in schools and classrooms across the country and internationally. She strives to support educators everywhere in the challenging but critical role of preparing students for success.
Connie's Website: conniehamilton.org
Connie on Twitter: @conniehamilton
Connie on LinkedIn: Connie Hamilton Ed.S.
Connie's Facebook: Hacking Questions
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on TikTok: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch: A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
Dieumerci Christel has been working hard in the world of education and for a long time. On this episode, Dieum describes his educational journey, of growing up in a Tanzanian refugee camp, eventually finding his way to the U.S. He goes on to tell about how his experiences in education led him to create EnlightApp. EnlightApp is having a big impact on the students and teachers using it. Through this app, teachers get to know their students even better and with greater clarity. I'm sure you will enjoy this episode!
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Dieumerci, also known as Dieum, is a visionary entrepreneur on a mission to transform education. Born in a Tanzanian refugee camp and later resettling to the U.S., his own educational struggles inspired him to found EnlightApp. The platform provides teachers with tools and data to better understand and engage students from diverse backgrounds. Recognized for its research grounded innovative approach, EnlightApp has been backed by Techstars, featured in TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield, and adopted into Headstream and National Science Foundation programs. Dieum's entrepreneurial drive and learner mindset have not only led to multiple fellowships but also to living his dream of making a positive impact every day.EnlightApp is a transformative Edtech platform designed to bridge the empathy gap between teachers and students. By collecting and analyzing real-time student data, the platform provides schools with current and relevant insights into the ever-changing climate and learner profiles of their diverse learning communities —think student/teacher interests, needs, and learning/teaching preferences—to help tailor lessons and experiences that resonate with everyone. These actionable insights aim to boost student engagement, enhance teacher performance, and foster a more inclusive and connected classroom community. Recognized for its research- grounded innovative approach, EnlightApp has garnered support from Teach For America, earned a spot on TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield, and been adopted into esteemed programs like Techstars, http://BETA.MN, The National Science Foundation’s Vital Prize, and more.
Follow Dieum on Twitter: @carpedieum
Follow Dieum on LinkdIn: Dieumerci Christel
EnlightApp Website: enlightapp.co
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on TikTok: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch: A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
On this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with a man who has had a tremendous impact on my teaching philosophies and practices: Dave Burgess. Dave Burgess has been making a huge impact in the world of education for over 10 years. His book Teach Like a Pirate (a New York Times Best Seller) has influenced educators all around the world, myself included. On this episode, Dave and I talked about what it means to be an excellent teacher, the dangers of sticking to one style, and how to find use in ordinary things that can enrich the learning in our classrooms. This and more on my conversation with Dave Burgess.
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Dave Burgess is the co-author of P is for Pirate and the New York Times Bestselling author of Teach Like a Pirate. He is a highly sought after keynote speaker, well-known for his outrageously energetic performance style. As president of Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc., he has disrupted the publishing industry by releasing over 180 groundbreaking books from innovative educators from all over the world.
Dave on Twitter: @burgessdave
Dave on Instagram: @dbc_inc
Dave's Website: daveburgess.com
Dave Burgess Consulting Inc: daveburgessconsulting.com
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on TikTok: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch: A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
Sarah Thomas, PhD is my guest today. Our conversation centered around what Sarah is focused on currently in her career, tips from her book, Sarahdateechur's Guide to Podcasting, and book recommendations for teachers. And of course, she shared what she's watching, listening to, and reading. Thank you for joining us!
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Sarah-Jane Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland. She is the founder of the EduMatch organization, which promotes connection and collaboration among educators around the world. Through EduMatch, Sarah has published several collaborative and individual books. EduMatch is also a recognized Google for Education professional development partner.
Sarah serves as President on the Board of Directors for EduMatch Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit that supports grassroots work of students and educators. In addition, she is a co-author of the ISTE publication series, Closing the Gap, focusing on digital equity, as well as a Google Certified Innovator and trainer.
Sarah graduated from George Mason University with a doctoral degree in Education, and a concentration in International Education. She also holds a Master’s degree from Howard University in the field of Curriculum and Instruction.
Sarah was designated an ASCD Emerging Leader in 2016, and was recognized in EdTech Magazine’s 30 K-12 IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2020. She was named by the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in 2015. She was part of the Technical Working Group that refreshed the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Educators in 2016-2017, and in 2017, she received the ISTE “Making IT Happen” Award.
Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on TikTok: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch: A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
It's hard to believe that this will be my 10th year of teaching! I have learned a lot during these last ten years. On this episode I share some of the things I've learned. Thanks for joining me, as I reflect on 10 years of teaching!
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on TikTok: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch: A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
In this last episode of the A Place They Love Podcast Study, I explain three mindset shifts that we as educators need to make. I explain why these are important to make and what it means for us, moving forward.
Thank you for joining me for the A Place They Love Podcast Study!
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
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On part four of A Place They Love Podcast Study, I reflect on an experience from last year and my emotions of having to go through it. I share how an email reminded me that we may never know the full impact that we have as teachers, or at least not right away. I encourage you to keep doing what you are doing by making school fun through memorable experiences and engaging and exciting lessons. What you are doing is right for the students, so keep on making school a place they love.
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
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Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
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Melisa Hayes, a teacher in Ohio, told me recently that she starts her planning by thinking about the kids first, She couldn't be more spot on! Positive student/teacher relationships are important and make a huge difference in the lives of students. In this episode, we look at the ways we can build healthy relationships with our students.
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
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Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Welcome to part two of A Place They Love Podcast Study! In this episode, I focus the discussion around teacher and student engagement. I share what it means to be an engaged teacher, encourage you to engage your students through experiences, and invite you to start thinking of fresh ways to deliver content to our students.
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
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Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Welcome to the A Place They Love Podcast Study. These will be short reflections on topics from my book, A Place They Love. Want to hear from the author himself (me) about my in depth thoughts about certain topics related to education? Then this series will be for you!
In part one of this series, I discuss the idea that nothing changes if no one changes. Before changing policies about grading, discipline, testing, and more, we must change our mindsets about how education should look. We must change our habits to become better for our students, and sometimes we need to tell ourselves to shut up and teach. Listen in as I share my thoughts with you about having a better mindset.
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
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Connect with Elijah on TikTok: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
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Harmonee McCrea had no intention of having a career in education. As a runner, Harmonee went to college on an athletic scholarship, and it was there that she found her calling: to teach. Once the right doors opened, Harmonee found herself as the principal of a K-2 school, which is also her current role. Harmonee is full of encouragement, and once you listen to this episode, you'll understand why.
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Harmonee McCrea grew up in northeast Indiana in a small town called Orland. After high school graduation she moved on to Bethel College for four years, majoring in elementary education. She gained 11 years of classroom experience before moving on to administration. Harmonee has now been a principal for the last 11 years at the K-2 level. She is married to Patrick McCrea, and together they have 3 children (almost grown up), Molly, Wade, and Emily. She loves running, lifting and reading in her free time, as well as taking care of the home front!
Connect with Harmonee on Twitter: @mccreah10
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
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Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
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There's a lot of great things about education. And then there's the stuff we can't stand. Dr. Rick Jetter calls it the complete and utter bullshit. He's had enough of it, and through his work with his company Pushing Boundaries and the 100 Stop Book series, he is making a call to action: stop the bullshit. On this episode he encourages listeners to stop certain practices and behaviors. We also talked honestly about how sometimes it's okay when our lives look a little messy.
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Dr. Rick Jetter is the CEO of Pushing Boundaries Consulting, LLC; author of 10 books for educators, including the popular 100 STOP Series; and is currently the Asst. Head of Schools at Maritime Charter School in Buffalo, NY.
Dr. Jetter's website: www.rickjetter.com
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
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Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Eleanor is a reading interventionist from my district. She shares some things she’s learning from ISTELive23!
Hello! I brought my gear with me, and I’m recording live from ISTELive23. Listen to hear my takeaways.
Today I spoke with Holly Stuart, a former teacher and a current Education Specialist working for Foldscopes. Holly is all about providing equity and access to all teachers and students. This is one reason why she is so passionate about working for Foldscopes! You might also get some horror film suggestions...just saying,
Thank you for tuning in!
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Holly Stuart is passionate about encouraging scientific exploration, discovery, and curiosity in the classroom. She believes that the more science tools we can get into the hands of students, the more fun students can have DOING (and learning!!) science)! Her mission is to remove the barriers to access scientific knowledge one microscope at a time.
Connect with Holly
Foldscope Blogs: https://foldscope.com/blogs/blog
Foldscope Store: https://foldscope.com/pages/store-home
Foldscope Training Services: https://foldscope.com/pages/training
Email: holly@foldscope.com
Twitter: @hollyastuart
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on TikTok: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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On this episode of the Shut Up And Teach Podcast, I spoke with Larry Carey. Larry has a background in teaching Pre-School and early childhood development. He shared how he developed a passion for literacy. Larry's book, Alliteration Boosts Communication: The ABCs of Vocabulary, is highly differentiated and a lot of fun while exposing students to literacy components including letter/sound correspondence and vocabulary. He is also a PBIS Coordinator, and he shared some wisdom and insights into how PBIS can be implemented effectively.
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Mr. Larry Carey is an educational consultant and owner of Larry Carey LTD. He is also in his first year as a Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Coordinator in Columbus City Schools. Prior to this role, he was acting as a teacher on special assignment for the NEA Organizing Fellowship Academy. This exclusive fellowship selected only twelve educators across the country to learn the role of organizing and how to engage, assist, and support educators throughout the United States.
Mr. Carey’s journey began as a student in the Columbus City Schools, where he attended Indianola Elementary, Johnson Park Middle, and graduated from Eastmoor Academy in 2003. Upon receiving his bachelor’s degree in Communication, it only took him a few years to realize that he was not walking in his purpose. In 2014, after working as a Pre-Kindergarten instructional assistant and library aide, Mr. Carey enrolled back in college to obtain his teaching license to pursue his goal as an Early Childhood Educator.
During the pandemic, Mr. Carey, an admitted perfectionist, began trying to find other ways to make sure his scholars were learning. He created a YouTube channel for those students who may not have had access to a computer but had access to a tablet or phone. He also began completing the final touches to his book Alliteration Boosts Communication: The ABCs of Vocabulary.
After publishing his book, Mr. Carey created companion activities that align to the National Standards for fellow educators that range from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade. A vast number of the activities focus on letter recognition, sounds, colors, identifying what is occurring in the illustrations, and of course, vocabulary! For the higher grade levels, vocabulary and creating their own alliteration is key to mastery.
These activities along with the book can be found on his website www.larrycareyltd.com.
Larry Carey on Twitter: @Larry_Carey85
Larry Carey on Instagram: @Antwan_Carey
Larry Carey on Facebook: Larry Carey
Larry Carey on LinkedIn: Larry Carey
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
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Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Hal Bowman has been a teacher/educator for more than 20 years. He talked about his professional development opportunities, his Facebook group, Men In Education, and more. Hal has a deep passion to inspire and encourage men in education. While reaching all students, he has a passion to reach boys who need a male mentor in their life. It's all discussed on this episode!
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Connect with Hal Bowman
After spending over 2 decades in the classroom, Hal Bowman has been crisscrossing the United States, helping tens of thousands of teachers and school leaders understand and shift classroom and campus culture. His work around school culture and its importance in creating the most effective environment for student success and teacher retention is unmatched. Hal’s programs include Teach Like A Rock Star, Be The One, Change a Kid’s Life, and Culture Shock. Due in part to Hal’s masterful delivery and the programs’ next-generation, envelope-pushing content, these research-based events for educators, administrators, and students have remained highly sought after by schools and districts across the country for over 15 years. Hal is also the founder of Men in Education - a private Facebook group that empowers men in education with support, personal growth, professional development, and community. Additionally, his books, Dear Teacher: 100 Days of Inspirational Quotes and Anecdotes and Thank You, Teacher are #1 best sellers and available everywhere books are sold.
Connect with Hal online at HalBowman.com or on social media @HalBowman on all platforms.
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on TikTok: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
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Today I spoke with Andrea Bitner, a teacher for over 20 years! She is an EL (English Learner) teacher. She shared her knowledge and wisdom, including three important things that should be practiced by teachers: respect, acceptance, and admiration. Andrea also discussed lessons that all teachers can learn from the EL teacher down the hall.
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Andrea Bitner is an educator, author, and speaker. She lives in Philadelphia, PA. She has worked with students in grades K-12 throughout her twenty-two years in public education from all around the world. Her first book, Take Me Home, was published by Austin Macauley in July of 2021. Take Me Home is the true story of 11 of Andrea's former EL students who give a first-hand account of what it's really like to become bilingual in America. She is also a co-author of Chip Baker’s The Impact of Influence-Volume 3 and Dr. Rick Jetter’s 100 No-Nonsense Things ALL School Leaders Shout STOP Doing. She teaches daily, and travels the country speaking and teaching educators how to teach and reach EL students, and effectively communicate with EL families!
Connect with Andrea Bitner:
Website: andreabitnerbooks.com
Twitter: @BitnerAndrea
LinkedIn: Andrea Bitner
Andrea's Book: Take Me Home
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
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Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: www.shutupandteachedu.com
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On today's episode, Brian Miller stopped by to chat. Brian, an elementary school principal (at the time of this recording), didn't actually plan to be an educator. Yet, he's still making a difference as an educator of 15 years. Hear what he has to say on this episode!
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Brian is a current elementary but soon to be middle school principal. He is a writer, speaker, and podcaster who is dedicated to building and maintaining healthy school cultures through purposeful, personal, and practical strategies.
Website: millerbrian.com
Twitter: miller_brian_t
Podcast: Schurtz And Ties
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
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Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
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On today's episode, I spoke with Alfonso Mendoza, an educator, husband, and host of the My Ed Tech Life Podcast! Fonz shared his podcasting journey and wisdom he's learned along the way. He discussed how podcasting, both creating and consuming, is personal development.
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Connect with Alfonso Mendoza
Alfonso Mendoza Jr., a passionate educator with over a decade of experience, holds a Master’s in Educational Technology and is in his third year of doctoral studies. With the aim of providing engaging and effective learning experiences, Mr. Mendoza has served as the district Instructional Technologist for six years now, equipping teachers with tech tools to enhance student learning. His commitment to education does not end there; for the last six years, he actively participates on many social media platforms sharing his expertise through podcasts, blogs, and other education-related posts.
Website: https://www.myedtech.life/
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/myedtechlife
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myedtechlife/
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myedtechlife
Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MyEdTechLife
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on TikTok: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
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Jeff Kubiak is a father, husband, educator, and author of three children's books. Today he stopped by to chat about his work, especially his latest book, Monsters Have Manners, which was illustrated by his son, Braden. We had a great discussion about passion, reaching students through read alouds, and more. Check it out, connect with Jeff, and get his books, One Drop of Kindness, It's Me, and Monsters Have Manners!. . .
Jeff is an educator, author and speaker from Northern California. He taught for ten years in grades 4, 5, and 6, and now serves youth as an Elementary School VP. Monsters Have Manners is Jeff’s 3rd book, but his first project that he’s worked on with his son Braden. Braden drew all of the monsters between the ages of 8-12. Jeff lives in Davis with his wife Piper; daughter Keeley, and son Braden. They love to travel as much as possible, especially to areas with beaches, water, and hiking trails. Jeff focuses his book topics on kindness, compassion, inclusion, equity and ways to help other people. He loves to travel to schools and talk about writing, literature, improving mental health, and other areas. Jeff loves to visit schools and speak on various topics.
He can be found on Twitter (@jeffreykubiak), Instagram (@jeffkubiakauthor), or at jeffkubiak.com
Braden is a sports enthusiast, and plays competitive Lacrosse, and Basketball. He loves being outdoors, going to school, hanging out with his friends, playing video games, and playing sports with his dad. He’s always loved to draw pictures of monsters, and is excited for his illustrations to come alive!. . .
Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on TikTok: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch: A Place They Love
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Melisa Hayes is a passionate educator who serves her students by really working hard to make school fun and memorable. As a second grade teacher, she is focused on giving her second graders the best year ever by providing experiences and memorable lessons. Check out the episode and share it out!. . .
Melisa Hayes is a 2nd grade teacher for Hilliard City Schools. She is also an Ambassador of the following organizations: Microsoft Flip, Night Zookeeper, Wakelet, & recently Teach Better Ambassador.
Connect with Melisa Hayes on Twitter: @MrsHayesfam. . .
Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
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Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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In this thought-provoking podcast episode, I delve into the recent comments of Meghan Trainor. I explore how her personal attacks on teachers and the education system demonstrate ignorance towards a profession that deserves more appreciation and praise. I analyze and expose Meghan's half-hearted apology and how her comment contributes to the growing teacher shortage and negative attitudes towards public schools. Join me in this enlightening conversation as I discuss the importance of changing public mindsets and appreciating the value of education. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or simply curious about education, this episode on Meghan Trainor's comments will leave you with a new perspective.
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
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Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
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On today's episode I spoke with Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez. An educator for 30 years, Dr. Perez has lots of wisdom that she shared on this episode. Moments of success and moments of failures turned into lessons: this and more can be heard on this episode. Check it out and share with a friend!
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Texas-born & raised, Dr. Amy Perez is currently in her 30th year of public education where she has served as a General Ed. Teacher, an SLP, a Diagnostician, a SPED Supervisor, Assistant Principal, Principal and a Director of Special Programs. Her passions are communication, laughter and using those things to inspire & empower others. As a learner, she considers herself an "Experience Expert." Life is short but our influence is never ending, so I seek joy and create smiles through connecting, sharing, and highlighting the best in others.
Connect with Dr. Amy Perez on Twitter: @drgrowtoknow. . .
Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
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Website: shutupandteachedu.com
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
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APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
On today's episode I spoke with Mike Szczepnanik, an educator for over 20 years. He's seen a lot and learned a lot, and today, Mike shared some of his wisdom and insights into education. He's a fantastic educator, passionate about what he does. Check it out and share with a friend!
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Mike Szczepanik earned his BS in Biology from SUNY Geneseo and MS in Science Education from SUNY Brockport. Mike has been teaching Biology at Hilton High School since the spring of 1996 and he is involved in numerous science teaching associations including the NYS Master Teacher Program, Science Teachers Association of New York State, National Association for Biology Teachers, the National Science Teachers Association, and the Cornell Institute for Biology Teachers. In 2019, Mike was awarded the National Association of Biology Teachers, Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for NY State. In the fall of 2020, he became his district’s 7-12 Science Program Coordinator. Over the past two years he has been a Teach Better Ambassador and an instructional coaching at his district. He has presented numerous times at state and national conferences about Going Gradeless in a grades based school.
Mike Szczepanik enjoys fitness, especially running and was the Girls Track and Cross Country Coach at Hilton High School for 20 years. Mike spends his free time with his nine year old twin boys Evan and Sebastian and his wife Kelly, exploring, playing and being active.
Connect with Mike Szczepanik on Twitter: @MikeSzczepanik
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. He is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter:@carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch:A Place They Love
Amazon:A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble:A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
Today, I am celebrating my 50th episode of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast! I hope you will listen and celebrate with me!
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
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Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch: A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
Jillian DuBois dropped by to chat with me today, and I had such a great conversation. We focused on creativity, reflection, and her work, which includes several children's books! Listen. Follow Jillian. Be on the look out for lots of #impartEDjoy!
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Jillian is a ’redesigned’ educator who has been in the elementary classroom for 20+ years and is a Professional Learning Specialist with Forward Edge/Edge•U. Her distinct passion is to infuse joy in educational leadership by focusing efforts on serving + using her voice to foster hope by celebrating diversity.
She is a published author and illustrator of several children’s books with SEL messages. She is the Chief Optimistic Originator of Imparted Joy LLC, in Clearwater, FL, and provides guidance to help others spark their stories with heart + confidence.
Connect with Jillian on Twitter: @JillDuBois22
www.impartedjoy.com
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. He is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch:A Place They Love
Amazon:A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble:A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
Mickey Smith Jr. is my guest today. He is a many things, but as he shares, it's not what we DO, but what we BE that makes us who we are, which in turn can help us see our sound. We had a great conversation about passion, music, and authenticity. Check it out and share this episode with a friend!
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Educator, Encourager, Musician. Those are just a few of ways that some would describe Mickey Smith Jr. As a 7-time Teacher of the Year and recipient of the 2020 GRAMMY Music Educator Award Recipient, Mickey has inspired both children and adults alike through his unique motivational mixture of music and message. Mickey is not only an international keynote speaker and presenter, but he also continues to serve as a full-time teacher at The King’s Academy in West Palm Beach, FL. Through his love for music, Mickey blends the roles of educator and entertainer to create a dynamic experience that entertains, educates, and elevates everyone to excellence. Mickey is dedicated to helping educators discover their sound. No matter what the classroom challenge may be, he strives to encourage others to keep on going. Find out more about Mickey's Educator-Encouragement album and podcast SEE THE SOUND and his KEEP ON GOING TOUR of keynotes & concerts at https://mickeysmithjr.com
Connect with Mickey Smith Jr. on Twitter: @mickeysmithr
Connect with Mickey Smith Jr on Instagram: @mickeysmithjr
You can listen to Mickey Smith Jr.'s music on all major music streaming platforms.
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. He is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter:@carbaeli
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Connect with Elijah on TikTok:@carbaeli
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch:A Place They Love
Amazon:A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble:A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
Welcome back to The Shut Up and Teach Podcast! Today it's my turn to discuss my theme song for this school year, Cinderella Man by Eminem. Tracey and I have a pretty deep conversation about what the song means to me. Please join us!
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Connect with Tracey Taylor on Twitter: @traceyLtaylor
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. He is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter:@carbaeli
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Connect with Elijah on TikTok:@carbaeli
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch:A Place They Love
Amazon:A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble:A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
No dis or offense to those who pick #OneWord at the beginning of the year. As Tracey and I explain, that is a process that doesn't work for us as individuals. At the beginning of this current school year, we decided to try something different: pick theme songs to help keep us on track and focused. Today, Tracey talks about her theme song, Evolution by Joyner Lucas.
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Connect with Tracey on Twitter: @traceyLtaylor
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. He is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter:@carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on TikTok:@carbaeli
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch:A Place They Love
Amazon:A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble:A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
Jed Dearbury is my next guest. Jed is an educator, artists, author, and an advocate. Our conversation was deep and centered around balance, intentionality, and more. I hope you will check it out.
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Jed Dearybury (he, him, his) began his education career in 2001. He was featured in GQ Magazine as Male Leader of the Year, met President Obama as the South Carolina honoree of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, and was named top 5 finalist for SC Teacher of the Year. Since leaving 2nd grade in 2015 he has been leading professional development across the country, and training the next generation of educators through teaching in Higher Ed. He published his first book,The Playful Classroom in June 2020. His second book, The Courageous Classroom, released in July 2021. Book number three, The Playful Life, was released in October 2022.
Connect with Jed Dearbury: www.mrdearybury.com
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. He is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter:@carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch:A Place They Love
Amazon:A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble:A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
Jon Konen is my guest for this episode. Jon is currently a high school principal, although he has served in multiple roles in educations, including a fifth grade teacher and a district superintendent. He shared a lot of wisdom and lessons he has learned over the course of his 25 year career as an educator.
Check it out!
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Connect with Jon on Twitter: @JonKonen Connect with Jon on Instagram: @jon_konen
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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. He is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.
Connect with Elijah on Twitter:@carbaeli
Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli
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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!
Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love.
EduMatch:A Place They Love
Amazon:A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble:A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
Erin Hoffman Austin stopped by to chat with me today. We discussed her role as an educator who is making art history and learning a second language relevant to her students. She is a music enthusiast, so we also discussed music's place in the classroom.
Connect with Erin.
Erin E.H. Austin is a National Board Certified French teacher in Colorado and the 2023 Teacher of the Year for the Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers. She holds a B.A. in both French and Art Education, a M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction, and graduate certificates in French Studies and Gifted, Creative, & Talented Education. She was a NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow in 2018 and now presents nationally on global education-related topics. In addition to doing contract writing work, Ms. Austin is the author of The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Original World Language Resources: How to Open, Fill, and Grow a Successful Online Curriculum Store (Routledge, 2021), and her next book, Going Global in the World Language Classroom: Ideas, Strategies, and Resources for Teaching and Learning With the World is due out late 2023. She has been a featured guest on many education podcasts and leads advocacy work for National Board Certified Teachers in Colorado. Ms. Austin is the immediate past chair of the associate board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, an organization she has been involved in since 2005, and she sits on the board of the Abundant Yoga Community, a young non-profit in western Wisconsin whose mission is to bring yoga to those with financial or geographic barriers.
The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Original World Language Resources(Routledge's site....it's usually cheaper here because they always have sales)
Twitter: @Erin-EH-Austin
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erin-eh-austin
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Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli
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Have you heard? My book has been released! I would be honored if you would read my book, A Place They Love. Here is how you can purchase my book.
EduMatch:A Place They Love
Amazon:A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble:A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
Today I spoke with Mark Henry, a special education paraprofessional. Mark and I had a great conversation about inclusion, special education, and building healthy relationships with students. Check it out!
Connect with Mark Henry on Twitter: @TeachesMark
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Have you heard? My book has been released! I would be honored if you would read my book, A Place They Love. Here is how you can purchase my book.
EduMatch:A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble:A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
Tracey joins me once again for another wonderful conversation from our couch.Connect with Tracey on Twitter: @traceyLtaylorConnect with Tracey on Instagram: @mizteenmConnect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeliConnect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli. . .Have you heard? My book has been released! I would be honored if you would read my book, A Place They Love. Here is how you can purchase my book.EduMatch: A Place They LoveAmazon: A Place They LoveBarnes and Noble: A Place They Love#APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
Hey ya'll! Today I got to chat with educator and author Jamie Johnson. She is the author of the book, Teach and Still Have Time to Pee, and has a dabbled in many different areas of education. She shares lots of knowledge about setting courageous boundaries, why it's important to practice self-care, and why phrases like "Do it for the kids" can be harmful if left unchecked.Connect with Jamie on Instagram: @kickassteacherConnect with Jamie through her website: www.kickassteacher.comConnect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeliConnect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli. . .Have you heard? My book has been released! I would be honored if you would read my book, A Place They Love. Here is how you can purchase my book.EduMatch: A Place They LoveAmazon: A Place They LoveBarnes and Noble: A Place They Love#APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
Hey everyone. I realize it's been a hot minute since I've shared anything, so here I am. Today I talk about the backstory, message, and process of writing my book, A Place They Love. This book will challenge you, motivate you, encourage you, and validate you as a teacher, so pick up a copy today!
Here is how you can purchase my book.
EduMatch: A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
On this episode, I spoke with Dr. Shelley Blackwell. She is an MTSS Literacy Support Specialist~SLP.D. MTSS/MLSS stands for Multi-Tiered/Layered Systems of Support, but what exactly is its purpose and intent? Dr. Blackwell says that its purpose is student learning. Listen to learn more, including misconceptions surrounding MTSS/MLSS.
Follow Dr. Shelley Blackwell on Twitter: @sblackwellslpd
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Have you heard? My book has been released! I would be honored if you would read my book, A Place They Love. Here is how you can purchase my book.
EduMatch:A Place They Love
Amazon:A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble:A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
On this episode of the Shut Up and Teach Podcast, I talked with Debbie Tannenbaum, an educator for more than 20 years, currently working as Tech Coach at an elementary school. Debbie is beyond tech savvy. She is a valuable resource - her book, her blogs, her speaking engagements, and her presence on social media is having a solid impact on educators around the world.
Follow Debbie Tannenbaum on Twitter (@TannenbaumTech), Instagram (@tannenbaumtech), Facebook (Debbie Tannenbaum), and on her website (tannenbaumtech.com).
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Have you heard? My book has been released! I would be honored if you would read my book, A Place They Love. Here is how you can purchase my book.
EduMatch:A Place They Love
Amazon:A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble:A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
I am excited to sit down and record a conversation with my colleague and college friend, Deanna Barela. She is a Transformational Coach at our school, Kirtland ES. She highlighted what it means to be a TOPS School, and some of the lessons she's learned in her teaching career. Thank you for listening!
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Buy Elijah's book, A Place They Love, on EduMatch, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble!
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / EduMatchBooks
I had the privilege of being on podcasters row at the 2022 Teach Better Conference. I am excited to share these final three conversations I had.
I got to chat with:
Dr. Kevin Leichtman, an educator and author of The Perfect Ten.
Melody McAllister, an educator, blogger, and author of I'm Sorry Story.
Tracey Taylor, an educator, artist, entrepreneur, and my wife.
These are three educators who are are doing a lot to disrupt the status quo and make school a place to love. Listen, enjoy, reflect, learn, and share. #TeachBetter22 / #TeachBetter
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Have you heard? My book has been released! I would be honored if you would read my book, A Place They Love. Here is how you can purchase my book.
EduMatch: A Place They Love
Amazon: A Place They Love
Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love
APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks
Recorded live on podcasters row at the 2022 Teach Better Conference, these episodes feature conversations with attendees, presenters, and authors who were at the conference.
This episode features Jamie Johnson, educator and author of the book Teach and Still Have Time to Pee.
This episode also features Mike Earnshaw, principal and author of The EduCulture Cookbook, and Josh Buckley, an assistant principal. Mike and Josh are the hosts of the Punk Rock Classrooms Podcast.
Thank you for listening to this episode of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast!
Have you heard? I have a new book that was released on October 14th. It is titled A Place They Love: Creating Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students. This book contains my heart, my drive, my passion, and my mission. I hope that you will pick up a copy, and be inspired, encouraged, challenged, and validated while reading it.Check it out here.
Bailey Keller and I work together, so this is one of the first in person conversations I have had. It was great! Mrs. Keller is a fourth grade teacher at our school Kirtland ES. She shared some of the great things happening at school and how she gets her own professional development. Tune in for a great conversation. Follow Elijah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carbaeli In case you haven't heard, I (Elijah) have written a book that is soon to be released through EduMatch Publishing. The title is A Place They Love: Creating Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students, and I can't wait to share it with you. Make sure you are following my social media pages for updates and news about the release date! The Teach Better 2022 Conference is less than a month away. I hope you are registered to attend. I will be presenting and recording live podcast episodes from the conference. Right now, if you use the code JOINME2022, you can save $25 on your two-day registration. Head on over to the Teach Better website to get registered today!
In honor of #suicidepreventionawarness month, I decided to be brave and share some of my poetry via spoken word. This poem is called “better.” It is a reflection on my mental health journey, especially over the last year. I hope it speaks to you.
Mandy Froehlich is a passionate human being, advocating for educator mental health and well being. I had the privilege of talking with her about these topics, as well as getting a snapshot of what her upcoming Teach Better Conference Session will be about. I hope you enjoy this episode.
Connect with Mandy:
Mandy Froehlich on Twitter: https://twitter.com/froehlichm
DivergentEDU: https://www.mandyfroehlich.com/divergent-edu
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Elijah Carbajal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carbaeli
In case you haven't heard, I (Elijah) have written a book that is soon to be released through EduMatch Publishing. The title is "A Place They Love: Creating Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students", and I can't wait to share it with you. Make sure you are following my social media pages for updates and news about the release date!
I chatted it up with David Knott, a music educator from Pensilvania. He shared his insights into the importance of using music as part of SEL. We also talked about how consistency plays a big part of growing as an educator and individuals. Check it out!
David Knott on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dekconductor
Milton Hershey School: https://www.mhskids.org/
Elijah Carbajal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carbaeli
Register for the Teach Better Conference, this October 14 and 15. Use the code shutupandteach to save $50 on your two day registration. https://teachbetterconference.com/
I had the tremendous pleasure of sitting down with Tracey Taylor for another wonderful conversation from the couch. In this episode we discuss leadership. You don't have to be the "leader" to lead at your school.
We do NOT own the rights to this music. The music heard is from a Lo-Fi playlist on Apple Music.
What does Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters have in common with Stephen King and education? Play to find out!
Grayson McKinney and Zach Rondot are the authors of the book "The Expert Effect". This is one of my favorite educational books that I've ever read, and so I'm honored that they took time out of their day to talk education. On this episode we discuss their books and influences both inside and outside of education. Enjoy! Buy The Expert Effect: https://www.amazon.com/Expert-Effect-Three-Part-Classroom-Students/dp/195385219X Grayson McKinney: Twitter - https://twitter.com/GMcKinney2 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/graymck1984/ Zach Rondot: Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrRondot Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zachrondot/ Elijah Carbajal: Twitter and Instagram @carbaeli
Charles Williams is a principal, servant leader, educational consultant, and disrupter in the world of education. He was gracious enough to stop by and share his insights and his purpose. Enjoy!
Charles WIlliams on Twitter and Instagram: @_cwconsulting The Counter Narrative Podcast: Available on all streaming platforms Inside the Principal's Office: Available on Amazon
Elijah Carbajal on Twitter and Instagram: @carbaeli
Mike Earnshaw is a husband, father, runner, poet, punk, author...and somehow he finds the time to be the principal of an elementary school in Illinois. Mike came by to chat with me about growing up punk, his love of running and skateboarding, and his passion for cooking. What do those things have to do with education? You'll have to listen to find out! I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I enjoyed chatting with Mike.
Connect with Mike: @MikeREarnshaw (Twitter and Instagram)
Connect with the Punk Rock Classrooms Podcast and crew: @punkclassrooms (Twitter and Instagram)
Connect with Josh Buckley (Mike's punk rock co-host): @JoshRBuckley (Twitter and Instagram)
Connect with Elijah: @carbaeli (Twitter and Instagram)
Trust should be earned, not given to folks freely. In this episode I share a story, and I share how we can build trust with students.
I had the privilege to chat with Uniter States Marine, welding instructor, and my oldest brother, Ricky Carbajal II (Ricky Ray). This special interview was a lot of fun for me. We chatted about his service in the Marine Corps and why it's important to passionately teach what we are passionate about. I hope enjoy the episode! Ricky Carbajal II (Ricky Ray): https://www.facebook.com/ricky.carbajal.39 Elijah Carbajal: @carbaeli (Twitter and Instagram)
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In this episode, I reflect on a conversation that I had with two students. They believe that teachers have code words and phrases for when students are, in their words, "...not good at something." Is this true? Maybe not for everyone, but it did stop and make me think about it. Here's my reflection.
I sat down and talked with Carly Spina. Carly is an educator, author, and advocate for multilingual learners. She has recently written a book called "Moving Beyond for Multilingual Learners". I hope you will listen to the episode, connect with Carly, and check out her book!
Carly Spina: https://twitter.com/MrsSpinasClass?s=20
Moving Beyond for Multilingual Learners: https://www.amazon.com/Moving-Beyond-Multilingual-Learners-Linguistically/dp/1953852440/ref=sr_1_3?crid=25K6OGD2V1HUZ&keywords=moving+beyond+for+multilingual+learners&qid=1642778141&s=books&sprefix=moving+beyond+for+%2Cstripbooks%2C169&sr=1-3
Elijah Carbajal: https://twitter.com/carbaeli
Chris Stuchko is a high school, special education teacher from Pennsylvania. He sat down to chat with me about teaching, podcasting, and more. I'm sure you will be encouraged by this conversation, as you hear how Chris works to amplify student voices and experiences.
Chris Stuchko: https://twitter.com/chrisstuchko?s=20
The 9th Grade Experience: https://www.9thgradeexperience.com/
Elijah Carbajal: https://twitter.com/carbaeli
Laura Rizo stops by to chat with me about being a counselor and SEL. She also shares the importance of teaching life before content. This is an episode you will be sure to enjoy and reflect on.
Follow and connect with Laura Rizo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauramrizo14
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizospeakslife/
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When you think of a brand of an item, a lot of ideas and concepts can come to mind, one of which is community. In today’s episode, find out how creating a brand for your classroom can create a sense of belonging.
Welcome to season 2 of The #ShutUpAndTeach Podcast! Let me take a moment to tell you why I’m proud of you.
Today I sat down to chat with Marie McCumber, a teacher at the Ohio State School for the Blind. She has an incredible story that I'm sure will inspire you.
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In today's episode, I sat and chat with Laura McDonell, a high school English teacher in her 19th year of teaching. Laura runs marathons, and she loves to read and write. She is addicted to personal and professional growth. Laura believes if you work really hard anything is possible! I can't wait for you to hear her story! Follow Laura McDonell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmcdonell2001/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lmcdonell14 Follow Elijah Carbajal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carbaeli/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carbaeli
Today I sat down with Shelli Ann. Shelli is more than "just" a librarian. It's a title and role that she takes pride in. On this episode, Shelli explains why it's important for educational leaders and the public to better understand the content being taught in the library and the role of the librarian. She also shares some fun facts about herself, like her favorite books and how she incorporates Maker's Space in the library.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ann177345
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ann177345/
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Today I chat with Becky Schnekser, whom you will find out is more than JUST a teacher. We chat about science, her new book, and more. Check it, rate, subscribe, and share.
Becky Schnekser is an educator, explorer scientist, author, and all around awesome individual from Virginia. She is passionate about teaching science, especially by means of exploration. She is the author of the soon to be released book "Expedition Science".
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/schnekser
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schnekser/
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On this episode I reflect on my experience of returning back to the schoolhouse after teaching remotely for just over a year.
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A spontaneous conversation I had with my girlfriend, Tracey Taylor. Tracey is a landscape painter and photographer, as well as a middle school art teacher, living and working in Albuquerque, NM.
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Buildings are closed, not schools. Once again, thanks to a story from Charles Williams, this statement has been proven true. What sorts of things is Charles doing to make an impact at his school? Listen to this story from the Chicago principal to find out.
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No one makes it through life without the help and encouragement from others. Teachers are no different. In this episode, Elijah reflects on why we should be working to lift others up and shares a story about a teacher who helped him get through year one.
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School is more than just a building. And while those buildings might be closed, schools are not. Learning is taking place and connections are being made. Don't believe me? Well, I've got a couple stories to prove it!
Today we hear from Marie McCumber (@hannahnia), an elementary teacher at Ohio State School for the Blind, and from Monica Dimas, a Dean of Academics from Mary Ann Binford Elementary School (@MaryAnn_Binford). Both Marie and Monica highlight the struggle of teaching virtually, but also the victories they and others have had. I hope you will listen and enjoy!
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"It's just too hard." "That will never work in my classroom." Excuses. More than that, though, there is a dangerous, underlying message in those statements. In this episode, the discussion centers around what is really being said by teachers when they make those comments, and what we can do about it.
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We don't make excuses with just our words. We do it with our actions. Find out about the excuses Elijah had to work through in order to stay committed to exercising. His lesson doesn't apply to just running, but to just about every area of our lives.
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Are you burned out? Are you #2020Tired? This episode is for you! Get your fire back, by listening to the connection between one music artist’s set backs and education. #ShutUpAndTeach
A lot of teachers take big risks in their classrooms. There's also a lot of teachers who don't take risks. Why? Fear and uncertainty is my excuse. In this episode, we'll see why we are actually in the right position to take risks.
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In this episode, I reflect on two instances in my teaching career, which both taught me a valuable lesson: experiences create engagement that leads to authentic learning. Check it out!
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In this pilot episode, I give the backstory of the phrase "Shut up and teach". This phrase really has grown and developed into more than a call to set aside our problems and negative emotions. It's a call to bid apathy in the classrooms farewell. Listen to learn more about why I am passionate about this message.
If you'd like to read the blog that inspired the phrase/hashtag/podcast, you can by clicking the link below.
https://medium.com/@carbaeli12/shut-up-and-teach-65975a684730