Capuchino Mic Drop #capmicdrop: Recent Episodes
Stacy Kratochvil
Listen to Capuchino High School staffulty drop the mic by sharing the awesome innovative and inclusive things they are doing with their students. In this series of interviews we will learn (and steal awesome ideas) from colleagues in various departments. Let's become a more connected community by listening and learning together. Coming in January 2022. Go Mustangs!
Capuchino High School is a public International Baccalaureate (IB) high school in San Bruno, CA. This podcast is hosted by Stacy Kratochvil, Cap teacher and Instructional Technology TOSA. Music by fellow educator, Justin Cottrell.
The season ends on a high note as proactive consultants Joe Truss and Shane Safir walk us through the dynamic initiative of dissolving white supremacy culture in schools. All ears to discover the value of fostering students through an anti-racist education and help shape a brighter future. Tune into this finale episode!
Key takeaways to listen for
- Why a shifted mentality should begin with adults and educators
- The essence of self-reflection in teaching racial equity
- Microscale plans on reformed policy implementation
- How to apply the initiative on a personal level
- Helpful advice on pursuing anti-racism learning beyond the school setting
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Cultivating Genius by Gholdy E. Muhammad | Paperback
- We Want To Do More Than Survive by Bettina L. Love | Hardcover and Paperback
About Joe
Joe Truss is an anti-racist school leader, blogger, and racial equity consultant. Joe Truss is committed to dismantling white supremacy culture in schools. A former middle school principal in San Francisco, he now is an equity consultant and writes about leadership on his blog.
Blog: Truss Leadership
Twitter: @trussleadership
About Shane
Shane Safir has worked at every level of the education system, from the classroom to the boardroom, for over two decades. In 2003, after teaching in San Francisco and Oakland and organizing with the San Francisco Organizing Project to launch a new school, Safir became the founding principal of June Jordan School for Equity (JJSE), an innovative national model identified by leading scholar Linda Darling-Hammond as having “beaten the odds in supporting the success of low-income students of color.” Since 2008, Safir has provided leadership coaching, strategic planning support, and equity-centered professional learning for schools, districts, and organizations across the country and in Canada.
Shane supports schools, cities, and organizations to transform through listening, capacity-building, and developing an anti-racist, equity-centered culture.
Website: Shane Safir
Twitter: @ShaneSafir
Thank you to Cate Tolnai at the Krause Center for Innovation for your encouragement and guidance throughout the MERIT program. (And for having me as a guest on your KCI Cast to get my feet wet in podcasting!) Learn more about the KCI here!
Thanks to Adam A. Adams and the editing team at growyourshow.com!
Thank you to all of the Season One guests!
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Culinary Arts educator and Union Official Sara Devine drops the mic in this episode as she highlights her knowledge beyond the kitchen with excellent and practical techniques in mentoring and personal development. Get a grip on the value of collaboration with colleagues, self-assessment, and the preparation of leaving employment with a flavorful perspective!
Key takeaways to listen for
- Fears and fulfillments of students on their first attempt at cooking
- The best strategy to kickoff a learner-teacher connection
- What are the duties of a Bargaining Representative?
- An encouraging outlook on retirement
- Helpful guide to having a stable and comfortable post-career life
Resources mentioned in this episode
San Mateo Union High School District
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Want to get access to helpful information on making your college dream a reality? Joyce Lynn joins us on today’s episode to share her experience in the school-to-career department, tips on getting access to resources, and thoughts about achieving your goals. Join us!
Key takeaways to listen for
- What does a college career financial aid provider do?
- Roadblocks and challenges of first-generation students whose parents never went to college
- The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on current financial aid applications
- The best part about being a college career provider of financial assistance
- How can the college center help students learn about their college financial aid resources?
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Hillsdale College
- San Mateo Union High School District
- California Community Colleges (CCC)
- California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)
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Starting her teaching career subbing and working with moderate to severe students' special needs, Angelica Alvarez joins us in this episode. We talk about building a positive environment for students, embracing inclusivity in the classroom, and promoting more life skills-focused classes. Tune in!
Key takeaways to listen for
- Techniques for building relationships with students and teacher peers
- How to construct the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Curriculum to teaching particular subjects
- The beauty of encouraging laughter in classes
- The best lesson taught in History
- Insights and ways of growth through continuous professional development
Resources mentioned in this episode
- San Jose State University
- Abraham Lincoln High
- San Mateo High School
- Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
- English Language Development (ELD)
- Grading for Equity by Joe Feldman Audiobook & Paperback
- Learners Edge
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Library media technician Anna Lapid joins us on this episode to talk about her work and the 101s of research. Listen in as she delves into the hows of helping kids organize and synthesize their ideas, better ways of doing research, and utilizing your school’s librarian in navigating through extended essays. Don’t miss out!
Key takeaways to listen for
- The value of being a library media technician
- Effective ways to do research better
- What does an IB extended essay advisor do?
- Helpful tools and databases for research
- Techniques for teachers to guide students in doing research
Resources mentioned in this episode
- NoodleTools
- San Jose State University
- Approaches to Learning (ATL)
- JSTOR
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A real estate property manager turned health teacher Theresa Colangelo chats with us for an inspiring episode to tackle non-traditional societal topics necessary for the classroom. Join us in this conversation and learn how you can push boundaries to combat the world’s social problems.
Key takeaways to listen for
- Why the teenage brain acts as such and the importance of community building
- Topics on social awareness, gender identity, and stress prevention
- Helpful techniques on how to teach sex education
- Effective ways to deliver the learning for a challenging curriculum
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Notre Dame High School
- San Mateo Union High School District
- Health Connected
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Such an honor to have Wellness Counselor and Psychotherapist Truc Nguyen join us on this eye-opening episode to talk about the necessary steps to stand up against racism, create a safer environment that promotes self-love, and plant seeds to eliminate biases. It's time to heighten education on laser-focused inclusion on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. You certainly want to listen to this!
Key takeaways to listen for
- Techniques on how to build boundaries around helping people
- The impact of building a culture of belongingness in schools and for children
- Critical steps to help kids embrace themselves regardless of gender
- What can teachers do to show support for inclusion?
- An integrated approach to promote gender, race, and class openness in schools
*Update: The drag show has indeed been canceled for this spring, but I hope it makes a comeback!
Resources mentioned in this episode
- LGBTQ
- Lizzo
- Sanford Meisner
- Brene Brown
About Truc Nguyen
Truc Nguyen is a Wellness Counselor at Capuchino High School providing prevention and short-term intervention for all students facing social and emotional challenges that impact academic performance, attendance, and behavior at school.
The Wellness Program provides short-term (up to 12 sessions) individual, group and/or drop-in support in a confidential, non-judgmental space staffed with therapists who are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and educational outcomes of all students. Services are available in Spanish and English.
Email: tnguyen@smuhsd.org
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In the academe, collaborating with co-educators, teaching the value of practical life skills, and making genuine connections with students are all valuable to make learning successful. SPED teacher Vasilis Rousseas reveals golden nuggets about his field of expertise. Plus, a bonus reminder to help you build better emotional intelligence that you don’t want to miss!
Key takeaways to listen for
- The best thing about being a SPED teacher
- What are the common challenges that one encounters as a SPED teacher?
- Helpful tips to stay right on schedule
- Techniques for effective teacher-to-teacher communication
- Preview vs Review in directed studies
Resources mentioned in this episode
Special Education (SPED)
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Joining us today is high school Math teacher, Anneke Castro Vonk, who shares her teaching journey which started with an overseas acclimation experience that turned into a whole new mission of creating a learning environment through positive reinforcement, especially for non-English speakers. You are going to love this!
Key takeaways to listen for
- The Capuchino Environmental Club backstory
- Techniques on how to deliver the learning to English-language Learners (ELL) students effectively
- How to help kids overcome the fear of getting out of their comfort zone
- The essence of being able to express one’s self in their own primary language
- Process of moving non-English speaking students to mainstream classes
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Inspiring Connections Outdoors: Sierra Club
- Tenderloin Youth Services
- Oakland Technical High School
- International Studies Academy
- English-language learners (ELL)
- Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan
Connect with Anneke
Email: acastrovonk@smuhsd.org
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It’s so inspiring to chat with Justin Cottrell, who is not only a Health class teacher but is also a force when it comes to innovation. In this episode, he dropped the mic about the importance of engaging with kids through technology, tailor fitting the delivery of the learning, redefining the mode of grading students, and discovering the purpose of being a mentor. Be ready to have aha moments!
Key takeaways to listen for
- The value of creating an environment for innovative teaching
- Impact of grading standards and practices to measure students’ knowledge
- Recommendations on putting structures on re-takes and skill-building
- Non-traditional vehicles to help kids learn in an academic setting
- Reasons why students struggle
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Emerging Leaders in Learning and Innovation (ELLI)
- Canvas with Google Assignments
- Flocabulary
- Grading for Equity by Joe Feldman
- Edpuzzle.com
- Quizizz.com
- Krause Center for Innovation (KCI)
- The MERIT program - Making Education Relevant through Innovative Teaching
- Justin's Resources: https://padlet.com/jcottrell10/wapm5rki25eorulx
Register for the Spring CUE Conference 2022
Stacy is speaking on the “Meet the Podcasters” Panel! Streaming live and in-person in Palm Springs. Friday, March 18th @ 2:50pm.
To hear more about MERIT from director Cate Tolnai, listen to this podcast next!
TLCN 133 Cate Tolnai Helps Teachers Be More Innovative
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Togetherness is the lesson for the day. Kristen Tucker, an integrated science teacher, chats with us about excellent advice for people thinking about joining a teachers' association, natural science in the International Baccalaureate® (IB) world, and the importance of inclusivity when going through change and transformation. This one’s more than just your typical episode, so tune in!
Key takeaways to listen for
- What is ELD Science?
- Tips on how to build a positive community in science classes
- Factors that helped with Capuchino’s positive International Baccalaureate® (IB) transformation
- Differences between IB and non-IB school programs
Resources mentioned in this episode
- English Language Development (ELD)
- Advanced Placement (AP) Biology
- Approaches to Learning (ATL) IB
About Kristen Tucker
Kristen Tucker has been teaching science at Capuchino HS since 1993. She has a BA in Environmental Science from Swarthmore College and received her teaching credential from SFSU. She also loves teaching science at Capuchino because the students and the staff are very friendly and motivated. When she is not at Capuchino she is in San Francisco with her two children and husband. Her hobbies are reading, cooking, and playing soccer. She started playing soccer when she was young, and she is still playing on two women’s teams.
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Capuchino Mustangs football coach and SPED teacher Jay Oca talks about the importance of learning about your student, their style, their strengths, their weaknesses, their background, and more importantly, their potential. Academically, these deeper dives can lead to more effective teaching strategies for every learner in your class. Don’t miss this!
Key Takeaways From This Episode
- Importance of strong classroom management skills among educators
- Understanding the biggest differentiators to support the learning needs of students with disability
- The benefits of tailoring communication styles based on diverse types of learners
- Tips and techniques for balancing parental-school duties
Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Special Education (SPED)
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It’s such an honor to chat with Rachel Panagiotopoulos, a world language instructor and an exceptional teacher who uses relevant means to connect with students and make education more meaningful. Stay tuned to this episode as we delve deeper into the world of music and the importance of having a growth mindset.
Key takeaways to listen for
- Unique tips that can help in learning Spanish or any language
- The significant role of music in engaging with students
- Suggested projects and tips to keep routines structured
- Best lessons on being an effective educator
- Ways to incentivize and motivate students
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Qué Hiciste by Jennifer Lopez
- Spanish 2+3 2021-2022 Playlist
- Locura de Marzo
- TikTok
- Despacito by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
- Lip Sync Battle
- Flocabulary
Follow Rachel on Spotify!
Rachel Panagiotopoulos
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In this episode I talk to another one of Cap's best, Liliana Klatt. Señora Klatt teaches Spanish and serves as our Professional Development Coordinator. She's super smart and plans PD meticulously from a local and global perspective. (I'm clearly on her fan club, and we ALL should be because she gives us the best PD opportunities and cuts out a lot of bologna!) Enjoy learning about her journey to teaching, out of it, and back, her word for 2022 and the ideas she shared when I asked her what we could do to increase the sense of belonging for some of our kiddos in the margins.
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In this episode Brooke Connell Dauwe drops the mic about Complex Instruction. What the heck is that? Listen to learn more about assigning roles to students during labs or other group activities. How can assigning roles make group work more equitable? Why do students like this? And what is a fun way that non-Science teachers can adapt this for their classes? Be sure to also check out the show notes for resources shared by our fabulous Science department!!!
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In this week's episode Stacy Kratochvil interviews English & AVID teacher, Allen Manalo! Mr. Manalo is well liked by students and connects with them through his love for the Golden State Warriors, tea and music. Learn more about his favorite AVID strategy, what brought him to Capuchino and the best "mic-dropping" teacher advice he's ever been given.
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In episode 4 Stacy Kratochvil interviews Martee Lopez-Schmitt, Capuchino H.S. IB (International Baccalaureate) Program Coordinator and Theory of Knowledge Teacher. Was Martee quick to fall in love with IB? Have we always been an IB school? Why do we want all of our Mustangs to take at least one IB course before they graduate? How can we become more of an IB school? How is IB a tool for equity? For more resources about IB, be sure to check out the Show Notes! bit.ly/capmicdrop
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In this episode Stacy Kratochvil interviews Capuchino H.S. English Teacher, Dan Connelly. Learn what Dan would have done if he didn't become a teacher, his favorite analogies and how he inspires his students to be good humans.
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In this episode I get to giggle with Erika Duscha, Capuchino H.S. photography and video production teacher and BSU club advisor. She's a hoot, an incredible asset to Capuchino and a great advocate for our students. Enjoy learning about what kinds of projects she gives students, how they surprise her, and the story of how our beautiful Black Lives Matter mural came to be!
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In this episode Stacy Kratochvil interviews Capuchino H.S. math teacher and new Restorative Practices Coordinator, Kyra Bajeera! Learn why Bajeera is looking forward to prom, how she made her way to joining our Cap math department a few years ago and more about her work with the new "restorative justice leaders" - Students who are leading their peers and staff through restorative practices in the classroom. This is a new program as of this school year. To have the students lead their peers towards repairing harm or building a stronger community in YOUR classroom, reach out to Bajeera!
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Dropping the mic in January 2022!
Shout out to fellow educator Justin Cottrell for jamming on guitar and creating the music for #capmicdrop!
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