Kick Some Class: Recent Episodes
Bryan Zevotek
This is the Kick Some Class Podcast, the show that talks about how educators can, well, kick some class. If you’re an educator who wants more impact in your class, more time for your loved ones, and more balance in your life, then you are in the right place. Whether you have yet to teach your first class or you’re an old grizzled veteran, we are going to be bringing you inspiration, reflection, and a healthy dose of sarcasm to help you maximize your impact in class, at home, and in life. Get all the episodes at KickSomeClass.com
It can be so easy to get caught up in doing it alone. Teaching can be rewarding but it can also be lonely. In this episode Dr. Matthew Joseph talks about how professional learning networks can give you the support you need. From the class next door to around the world, you can find your tribe!
It can be so easy to get caught up in doing it alone. Teaching can be rewarding but it can also be lonely. In this episode Dr. Matthew Joseph talks about how professional learning networks can give you the support you need. From the class next door to around the world, you can find your tribe!
We work in a human industry so our mindset and heart posture is so important. Suzanne, author of the book, "Teach Happier this Year" talks about how to do that.
Many times in life we move so fast we miss the purpose and the joy. Regain some of the joy and balance in teaching and in life by slowing down.
Instructional technology coach Jed Stefanowicz talks about his two books and the future of education. From impact to influence is not only the title of his book but the topic of this conversation as well.
Leveraging life experiences to make you a better teacher. Tony Franklin considers his work experience and teaching abroad to be a major influence in his resilience as an educator.
Using AI tools like ChatGPT can be more than fun, they can be informative. In this podcast episode I use ChatGPT to discover life lessons from those in their 80's.
baldguysci #burnout #kicksomeclass #podcast #selfcare No one likes to feel alone. In this episode of the Kick Some Class Podcast we talk to Dr Robert Oubre about burnout, self-care, and the healthcare industry. There are many parallels between these two human industries and this awesome conversation helped me to understand the universals. Share this video […]
When teachers experience burnout they don’t have to leave education or suffer alone. Thanks to A.school, teachers have another option. They can keep teaching but start a micro-school or their own private opportunity for students. In this episode, I talk to Kirk Umbehr of A.school about how they make the logistics easier for teachers to […]
Everyone has sat through a PD workshop only to wonder "How is this going to help me?" No one has improved themselves and thought the same. All personal development trickles down into your professional life. Find out why I am so into personal development and what you can do to speed your progress in life, and education.
How have our policies and programs actually served the success of our students in life? Beginning with the end in mind was one theme of this conversation, it’s one you don’t want to miss. College and career readiness was the buzz word…, nevermind if they were college and life successful. CArl Hooker… In this episode, […]
The Most sold and most valuable action figure of all time is… It may shock you that Darth Vader is the number one sold and highest-valued action figure of all time. Everyone needs a villain in their story. We can find great value in knowing what we are against IF it helps you declare what […]
burnout #overflow #life If you have experienced burnout you know that no one burns out in only their job. That burnout overflows into other areas of your life. In this first episode of Season 2 of the Kick Some Class Podcast Bryan talks through a core belief from his book. This core belief is called […]
Bryan Zevotek #kicksomeclass #podcast #reflection I read a great tweet recently that said, “We need more dropouts in edtech.” I love this sentiment because it looks past the failure of a person and looks at a system that can improve with feedback from one underserved. Do you take time to reflect or survey students who […]
Bryan Zevotek #kicksomeclass #podcast #selfcare #burnout Have you ever felt like you needed a sick day just to get caught up on work? You needed to stop the inflow of tasks so you could catch up. Have you taken that idea so far as to wish you could get sick or actually get sick? In […]
Bryan Zevotek #kickomeclass #burnout #risk #courageous #voice Have you felt like someone was watching what you say to “get you”? In this episode, I respond to a comment on Twitter about my podcast being anonymous. I completely understand why someone might be in a place where they can’t openly voice what they see, need, or […]
Bryan Zevotek #baldguysci #edchat #kicksomeclass #podcast #bookrecommendation Have you ever had a book hit you at the perfect time? The content was exactly what you needed to learn, hear, or believe. These books were that for me. It’s more like 4 books but they are: 1&2. Boundaries (and Boundaries with Kids) by Cloud and Townsend […]
Bryan Zevotek #baldguysci #edchat #kicksomeclass #podcast #triggered Have you ever read a tweet, or a post and felt your blood start to boil. This ignorant person had the audacity to… fill in the blank. I hope you try hard to avoid people like this online and in life. But, this person needed to be addressed. […]
Bryan Zevotek #baldguysci #edchat #kicksomeclass #podcast #IEP4Everyone In this episode, we go full-on controversial. Have you ever been torn between being able to meet the needs of an individual student and keeping the class on pace? When you think about your lessons do you feel like you’re leaving out groups of kids that need more […]