Class Roots: Recent Episodes
Meaghan Wilbur
Teachers are the heart of our education system. Join Meaghan Wilbur as she chats with passionate K-12 educators who are engaging their students by throwing out the rule book and becoming the change the education world needs. If you're interested in promising practices, innovative education, and getting outside your comfort zone, don't miss an episode!
Joanne and Meaghan chat about her new school on Elsipogtog First Nation, fluid learning spaces, and connecting with nature to deepen learning.
Meaghan chats with WIlliam Doyle, co-author of "Let the Children Play" about the education system in Finland, touching on needs and well-being, play, and teacher training.
Jasmine and Meaghan chat about her dream of starting a Forest School for Indigenous children in her community and how it has impacted people from all generations.
Meaghan chats with Melanie and Ashley about how they search for and gain thousands of dollars in grant money each year to support sustainability and reconciliation projects at their school.
Meaghan and Haley chat about the Powerful Play initiative at their school involving all of the Grades 3-5 students and teachers.
Meaghan and Julie chat about how she supports teachers in taking their first steps in outdoor learning.
Meaghan and Terry chat about how music therapy has helped students express themselves and deal with their emotions. Recorded in Spring 2022
Kari and Meaghan chat about how she spearheaded an outdoor learning cohort to support teachers as they take their first or next steps into the wild! She shares some great ideas on what to do if you're looking to start a collaborative cohort.
Gail and Meaghan chat about how her students are taking a front seat in education reform. They also discuss how teachers can make meaningful and impactful change by innovating and adapting within our educational institution.
John and Meaghan chat about how he brings mental health literacy into the classroom, the value of animal therapy, and a project he is working on with a team to support suicide prevention. If you want to hear more from John, check out his own podcast called Fishing for Mental Health.
Meaghan and Shannon chat about the many different projects she has on the go with her High School students. She touches on passion projects in Math class, how a group of teachers and students are tackling food insecurity, and a variety of student-led climate action initiatives.
Meaghan and Sparrow chat about Enki-inspired education as well as the similarities and differences between the not for profit school she works at and the public education system.
Ashley and Meaghan chat about how his students make amazing projects in his High School Co-op class.
Vanessa and Meaghan chat about the challenges and successes of a daily dedicated cross-curricular block outdoors.
Meaghan chats with Lindsey about her experience as a student teacher and how she builds connections with her Grade 5 FI class.
Charlie and Meaghan chat about how he brings experiential learning and sustainability into his science class.
Chantal and Meaghan chat about why she brings her kindergarten students outside everyday to explore, discover, and learn in nature.
Renee and Meaghan chat about how she is using project based learning for her French Second Language students.