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→ What is Universal Design for Learning?→ How does UDL look different in the early grades?→ What is a first step that any educator can take tomorrow to make their lessons more accessible for all learners?ABOUT THIS GUEST, Jeff HorwitzJeff is a veteran educator and school leader who's spent over two decades in early childhood education, from classroom teaching to school administration in St. Louis. He specializes in bringing Universal Design for Learning into early childhood classrooms, helping teachers turn big frameworks into practical, joyful strategies for their youngest students. He's worked with schools and educators across North America, and he's currently putting the finishing touches on his first book, UDL for Little Learners, coming out this December.CONNECT with JEFF HORWITZon LinkedIn,on X @mrteachersir,on Instagram @edtech_jeff, andat udlforlittlelearners.com. TIMESTAMPS0:00:00 - Jeff Horwitz has spent two decades in primary classrooms1:28 - Define Universal Design for Learning2:04 - Misunderstandings about UDL3:37 - UDL in primary classrooms5:48 - Practical first steps into UDL15:00 - UDL and neurodivergence19:04 - Technology's place in the classroom24:00 - The future of elementary education26:05 - Book preview - UDL for Little Learners28:24 - How and where to connect with Jeff onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.
→ How can we learn to recognize our body’s stress signals as data?→ What is a daily micro-move educators can practice to regulate themselves?→ How can prioritizing our own wellness directly impact our students and create generational change?TIMESTAMPS0:00:00 - Dr. Jen Rafferty is an educator, author, and speaker2:14 - A turning point from burnout to wellbeing3:20 - Writing The Empowered Educator5:45 - The body's stress signals as data7:29 - Other stress signals12:47 - Emotional intelligence15:26 - Increasing our self-awareness19:11 - Categorizing repetitive tasks23:07 - Generational change27:42 - A path to sustainability30:38 - Recovering personal identity35:13 - How and where to connect with Dr. RaffertyABOUT THIS GUEST, Dr. JEN RAFFERTYDr. Rafferty is an educator, author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Empowered Educator, an organization transforming the culture of education by placing educator well-being at the center of school success. She holds a PhD in educational psychology, degrees in music education, and certifications in Emotional Intelligence and Neuro-Identity Evolution. As a former middle school music teacher, Jen knows firsthand the challenges and joys of life in the classroom, and the toll it can take when personal well-being comes last. Her own journey from burnout to balance ignited her mission to help educators reconnect with their purpose, restore their energy, and feel empowered as leaders both in and out of the classroom.Dr. Rafferty is the author of a brand new book, The Empowered Educator: 10 Lessons to Prevent Burnout, Reclaim Your Joy, and Unlock Your Teaching Potential.CONNECT with Dr. RAFFERTYon Facebook and LinkedIn,on Instagram @jenrafferty_,and on her website, empowerededucator.com.Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.
→ How can we make this school year the best of our professional careers?→ What is a Resilience Bank Account, and how can it support busy educators on the hard days?→ What is the Scribble and Scrap technique, and how can it help us against negative self-talk?Welcome back to the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.About This Guest, Dr. Naomi HallDr. Hall is a speaker, educator, and stress management coach dedicated to helping high-achieving professionals reclaim their well-being and reignite their passion for their work through building resilience. With 22 years of experience spanning classroom teaching, district leadership, and consulting, she brings a deep understanding of the challenges today’s professionals face—because she has lived them herself.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Dr. Naomi Hall is an experienced educator, speaker, and coach2:11 - Dr. Hall's personal journey with burnout5:31 - Resilience bank accounts7:08 - The 5 foundations of wellness10:40 - Intermittent fasting12:57 - Building wellness habits16:10 - Managing anxiety with Zones of Control22:31 - Scribble and Scrap26:59 - Managing boundaries30:33 - Professional development33:58 - Receive support from Dr. Naomi Hall37:36 - How and where to connect with Dr. Hall onlineYou can connect with Dr. Naomi Hallon Facebook and LinkedIn,on Instagram @drnaomirhall,and at her website, nrhdynamic.com.Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.
→ How did today’s guest go from high school dropout to PhD, and what can we learn from his story?→ How can we shift our focus from merely managing behavior to truly captivating our students?→ What is the first step educators must take to reverse the burnout cycle?Welcome back to the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Dr. Anthony Richiez. Dr. Richiez is a recognized expert in the area of Dynamic Teaching. He revolutionizes teaching by guiding educators to elevate their methods, resulting in more dynamic classrooms and improved student learning. For 15 years, Anthony has offered seminars and workshops for schools and educators, helping them increase student engagement and maximizing comprehension in their classrooms.You can connect with Dr. Richiezon LinkedIn,on X and Instagram @AnthonyRichiez, andAt his website, myteachcraft.com.
→ How did a Virginia school principal help to merge two rival schools into one?→ How can we build positive school culture during times of change and transition?→ How can we translate our school mission and values into meaningful daily practices?Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Derek Cantrell was named the 2026 Outstanding Principal of Virginia1:45 - The story of the merger in Better Together5:08 - Honoring the traditions of both schools8:33 - Including student voice during the transition12:48 - Biggest lessons learned from the merger14:47 - Retaining teachers, logistical challenges16:57 - Improving attendance and engagement post-merger22:36 - Reinforcing school values on a daily basis24:00 - Using AI tools to improve lessons28:00 - Using AI to improve efficiency as a school administrator31:59 - One hope for the coming school year33:14 - How and where to connect with Derek onlineAbout This Guest, Derek CantrellDerek is the principal of Alleghany High School and was named 2026 Outstanding High School Principal of Virginia. He is the author of Better Together: Building One School, One Culture, and One Community from Two Rivals, sharing lessons learned from leading a successful school consolidation while building a unified culture focused on relationships, student success, and community. Derek is a frequent presenter on school culture, leadership, and practical applications of AI in education, helping school leaders create systems that put people first while improving outcomes for students and staff.Connect with Derek Cantrell on LinkedIn and on X @derekcatch19.Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.
→ How do needs, values, goals, and strengths reframe how we motivate and engage learners?→ What are the things that actually drain motivation for students in the classroom and at home?→ How can teachers build better Regulation, Resources, and Relationships for students in their classrooms?Welcome back to the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Stephen De Groot. Stephen has spent his career focused on one central idea: helping people get to better. As president and co-founder of Brivia, he has worked with more than 300 organizations across 12 countries and presented to more than 50,000 people worldwide. His experience spans an unusually wide range of environments, from working with at-risk youth, gang members, and correctional institutions to coaching CEOs, military leaders, and professionals in sectors such as mining, healthcare, law, and business.A former adjunct professor of human behaviour theory, de Groot is the author of Getting to Better: A New Model for Elevating Human Potential at Work and in Life, which reached the Top 3 on Amazon Canada’s Hot New Releases in Business Leadership, as well as the Top 100 in Interpersonal Relations, Leadership, and Management.You can connect with Stephen De Grooton LinkedIn, on Instagram @StephendeGrootOfficial, andat his website, gettingtobetter.com.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Stephen de Groot is an author, speaker, and consultant1:47 - How Getting to Better connects with the classroom2:51 - How the Core 4 Dimensions motivate learners4:52 - Universal truths about human motivation8:01 - Educators need to feel safe, significant, and situated10:06 - What drains student motivation13:01 - How to build greater resilience in students15:37 - How to manage stress as an educator17:21 - A helpful daily practice for principals18:48 - How and where to connect with Stephen onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.
→ Why is curiosity foundational to everything that happens in the classroom?→ How can simple micro-inquiry tasks at the beginning of a lesson set up direct instruction to follow?→ How can teachers use AI as a collaborative thought partner to amplify student thinking?Welcome back to the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Olivia Odileke. Olivia is an educator, author, instructional technology leader, and founder of Kampus Insights CC, where she helps schools design engaging, curiosity-driven learning experiences. With over 15 years of experience in Title I schools, she has trained thousands of educators and is passionate about helping teachers spark student thinking before delivering content. Olivia is also the creator of the Spark Curiosity EDU experience, a movement designed to help educators rediscover wonder, joy, and purpose in teaching and learning.You can connect with Olivia Odilekeon LinkedIn, on X @KampusCoach,on Instagram @fearless.educator, andat her website, sparkcuriosityedu.com.[You’ll also find helpful resources from Olivia related to this conversation at ai.sparkcuriosityedu.com, app.leadsparkteam.com, and fearlesseducator.com.]Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Olivia Odileke is an education author, speaker, and teacher trainer1:51 - Curiosity is NOT just an extra, it's everything4:55 - Micro-inquiry tasks at the beginning of the lesson9:26 - The Spark Curiosity EDU "anti-conference" in Austin19:24 - The Spark Curiosity GPT Coach26:25 - What's killing curiosity in our classrooms today29:29 - Olivia's AI-generated music for educators34:20 - The AI tools she uses for her music37:11 - Unleashing Curiosity, Olivia's most recent book41:39 - How and where to connect with Olivia onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.
→ How can relational leadership transform your school community?→ How can we encourage colleagues overwhelmed by fatigue, culture wars, or literacy battles?→ As technology debates rage, where is the conversation going in K-12 education?Today’s Teacher on Fire is Dr. Brad Johnson. Dr. Johnson is an internationally recognized speaker, bestselling author, and one of the leading voices in relational leadership and educator wellness. A former teacher, principal, and professor, Brad has authored multiple books and works with schools around the world to help leaders build trust, strengthen culture, and create environments where both students and educators thrive.You can connect with Dr. Brad Johnsonon Facebook and LinkedIn,on X and Instagram @DrBradJohnson, andat his website, doctorbradjohnson.com.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Dr. Brad Johnson is a renowned education author and speaker1:38 - The story in Coffee with the Custodian5:32 - Leadership principles that administrators struggle with7:38 - Relational leadership11:25 - A mistake that new administrators make sometimes14:13 - How to recognize character traits in students16:45 - Encouraging tired teachers20:39 - How to best leverage strengths of teachers22:40 - The technology debate raging in K-12 education27:22 - One thing that keeps Dr. Johnson's fire burning29:51 - How and where to connect with Dr. Brad JohnsonVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.
→ What are the seven steps to school success?→ What are the most common distractions school leaders face?→ How can we build schools that give our graduates the kinds of skills that actually have career-ready value in tomorrow’s marketplace?Welcome back to the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is James Lane, Ed. D. James is Managing Director of K–16 at ETS, where he leads initiatives to strengthen connections between K–12, higher education, and the workforce. Previously, he served as CEO of PDK International and Educators Rising, Acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education, and Superintendent of Public Instruction in Virginia, where he was named 2017 Virginia Superintendent of the Year. A lifelong educator and musician, Dr. Lane is also a trumpet player and member of the Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame.You can connect with Dr. James Laneon X and Instagram @DrJamesLane, on LinkedIn, at universityinstructors.com, and at leadingwithlaserfocus.com.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Dr. James Lane is a former Superintendent of the Year1:52 - The 7 steps to school success4:48 - Distractions for school leaders6:34 - Advice for future leaders8:47 - Grow your own - from students to district leaders11:53 - How to build trust in a new school community14:47 - Standardized testing and deeper learning17:47 - From worksheets to competencies20:34 - Career readiness for our graduates23:37 - Inclusive practices and potential for all learners27:14 - How and where to connect with Dr. James Lane onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.
→ How can education podcasting impact professional growth over time?→ What is the single most dangerous misconception schools are making about artificial intelligence right now?→ How can design thinking prepare secondary students for a complex, uncertain, technology-driven future?Welcome back to the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Alex Gray. Alex is head of sixth form, BSME Network Lead for AI in Education, and founder of the DEEP Education Network, a global platform connecting 1,000+ educators across 50+ countries with courses, community, and evidence-based frameworks for modern teaching. He hosts The International Classroom Podcast, one of Dubai's largest education podcasts with hundreds of thousands of views.You can connect with Alexon LinkedIn,on Instagram @deepeducationnetwork,on YouTube @deepeducationnetwork, and on his website at deepeducationnetwork.com/blog.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Alex Gray is a secondary educator and podcaster in Dubai1:48 - Alex's journey from the UK to Dubai5:43 - Teacher sustainability in international contexts9:26 - Teacher burnout around the globe12:31 - Podcasting as professional development15:46 - AI literacy23:09 - School misconceptions about AI25:30 - Vibe coding29:20 - Design thinking in secondary34:54 - Alex's courses for educators at deepeducationnetwork.com37:46 - How and where to connect with Alex onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.
→ How can we improve the effectiveness of the questions we ask in the classroom?→ What’s a better way to respond the next time we get the classic “I don’t know”?→ What does collecting actionable microdata look like during a live lesson?Welcome back to the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Connie Hamilton. Connie is an author and instructional expert known for helping educators shift more thinking to students through effective questioning, collaboration, and high-impact classroom practices.You can connect with ConnieOn Facebook and LinkedIn, On Instagram @conniehamiltonEd andAt her website at conniehamilton.org.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Connie Hamilton is an education author, speaker, and presenter1:14 - How to improve teacher questioning2:57 - Questioning that shows student reasoning5:10 - How to respond to "I don't know"7:39 - Questions that produce more equity and inclusion11:41 - Teacher invisibility - giving students agency and ownership15:33 - Productive struggle - what teachers need to know20:12 - Microdata points for instructional coaches to look for25:55 - Signs of curiosity and inquiry in a classroom27:20 - Providing coaching support to teachers without burdening30:37 - How and where to connect with Connie Hamilton's workVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.
→ What is the single most rewarding aspect of international teaching?→ For educators considering an international leap in their teaching career, what are the most crucial factors to consider?→ What is the most common mistake teachers make when interviewing for an international teaching contract?Welcome back to the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Gregory Lemoine. Greg has been teaching overseas for the past 25 years in international schools. He is the author of Finding the Right Fit: Your Professional Guide for International Educator Recruiting Fairs and Amazing Stories of a Teacher Living Overseas. On The International Teacher Podcast, he enjoys spreading the best kept secret in education: international teaching.You can connect with GregoryOn Facebook and LinkedIn,On Instagram @internationalteacherpodcast, and At his website, itpexpat.com.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - What to consider before teaching internationally1:29 - Five years of the International Teacher Podcast4:01 - Reverse culture shock6:18 - The countries Greg has taught in10:47 - The path to ed leadership in international schools12:29 - International teaching recruitment fairs15:59 - The life of a third culture kid (TCK)19:59 - How AI is impacting international schools24:04 - The most rewarding aspect of international teaching25:57 - How and where to connect with Greg Lemoine onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.
→ How do traditional grading systems quietly undermine deep learning?→ How can teachers shift assessment paradigms without burning out?→ What steps can administrative teams take to genuinely support their staff?About Danielle PaloposkiDanielle is an educator and former school administrator with extensive experience as a classroom teacher and middle level leader, specializing in standards aligned, competency based assessment. A contributing author to the British Columbia K–12 Reporting Policy, she has led system wide shifts from traditional grading to competency focused approaches grounded in feedback, professional judgment, and evidence of learning over time. Danielle now partners with the Canadian Assessment Centre to support schools in building coherent, humane, and sustainable assessment systems that cultivate transferable skills and self regulated learners.You can connect with DanielleOn Facebook, LinkedIn, On Instagram @dpalo_ed, and On her website at https://danielle-paloposki.mykajabi.com/Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - How traditional assessment undermines learning4:15 - Why Danielle founded the Competency Code Collective9:52 - How to support teachers in assessment transitions16:10 - Are learning targets just for administrators?18:59 - From evaluator to learning coach23:39 - Ensuring our assessment language is consistent31:08 - How to use AI to design better assessment35:49 - Assessment resources from DanielleVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.
→ Which foundational money concepts do our students struggle with the most?→ Why do states and districts continue to downplay the importance of financial literacy in our curricular standards?→ What is one practical way for teachers to build financial literacy in their classrooms on Monday morning?Welcome back to the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Debra Kierstead. Deb is an elementary teacher and financial literacy coach who helps educators bring real-world money skills into the classroom. Her hands-on approach makes budgeting, saving, and spending feel simple and fun - for students and teachers alike.You can connect with DebraOn Facebook, On Instagram @kierstead.deb, andAt her website, liveskillsmoney.com.Take advantage of Deb's free starter class: www.liveskillsmoney.com/free-starter-class (not sponsored)
→ How can we build literacy skills and environmental stewardship at the same time?→ What is the Everglades Foundation Literacy Program, and what resources do they offer classroom teachers?→ What is Everglades Ecoquest, and how can educators use this web-based platform to bring interactive, gamified learning to their students?Welcome back to the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Jennifer Diaz. Jennifer Diaz is the Vice President of Education at The Everglades Foundation, where she has dedicated the past 12 years to building and leading Florida’s only comprehensive, statewide Everglades environmental education program. Since joining the Foundation in 2014, she has guided the growth of the Everglades Literacy Program into a national model for place-based environmental learning, now adopted by 31 school districts and reaching more than 300,000 students and families annually.You can connect with the Everglades Foundation …On X @EvergFoundation,On Instagram @evergladesfoundation,On Facebook and LinkedIn, andAt their website, evergladesfoundation.org.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Welcome to Jennifer Diaz, VP of Education at the Everglades Foundation0:16 - The mission and vision of the Everglades Foundation1:07 - Everglades Foundation literacy resources are free to anyone2:02 - Building environmental stewardship through literacy skills4:13 - The Teacher Toolkit 41 lesson plans are curriculum-aligned6:03 - Resources for Spanish and Haitian Creole learners7:41 - What is Everglades Ecoquest and what does it offer students?10:35 - Hands-on learning experiences related to the Everglades12:59 - The Champion Schools program builds environmental leadership15:54 - A first step to take to build environmental literacy17:11 - How to connect with the Everglades FoundationVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.
How can teachers challenge their gifted learners without burning out?How we spot high-ability learners who might be masking their abilities in the classroom?How can we make sure our choice boards don’t just become busywork?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Dr. Alicia Schroeder-Schock (pronounced Shrader-Shook). Alicia is an educator, consultant, and founder of Elementary Elevated, where she helps teachers design engaging, rigorous learning experiences for advanced elementary learners. With an Ed.D. in Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership and a master’s in Educational Psychology, Alicia presents nationally on gifted curriculum and differentiation and serves on the board of the North Dakota Association for Gifted Children.Connect with AliciaOn her blog at elementaryelevated.comTimestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Welcome to Dr. Alicia Schroeder-Schock1:31 - What are high-ability learners?2:16 - How can we spot them?3:44 - What does elevating standards look like?5:53 - How AI can help to elevate standards6:53 - How to design choice boards8:36 - From objectives to outcomes10:51 - What is curriculum compacting?14:57 - Elevating the student writing process19:13 - How to differentiate for high-ability learners20:41 - Social and emotional challenges25:05 - What's keeping you on fire?28:58 - How and where to connect with Dr. Alicia Schroeder-Schock onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.
→ What are executive functions, and why do they matter?→ What are the differences between core and higher order executive functions?→ How can we tweak the physical and acoustic environment of our classrooms to support all learners?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teachers on Fire are Sarah Oberle and Mitch Weathers, authors of Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong Start.Mitch Weathers is an educator, author, and nationally and internationally recognized expert on executive functioning in the classroom, known for translating brain science into practical strategies that work in real schools. His work centers on strengthening students’ skills in organization, task initiation, self-regulation, and follow-through through intentional systems that support learning without increasing teachers’ workloads. Through his writing, speaking, and consulting, he challenges educators to reconsider why students struggle and equips them with a shared language and concrete tools to unlock student potential.Sarah Oberle is an educator, writer, and professional learning designer with 18 years of experience as a primary classroom teacher. Her work centers on helping educators understand how learning happens and how that understanding shapes daily instructional decisions.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Mitch Weathers and Sarah Oberle are veteran educators and authors2:37 - What are executive functions?4:29 - Why executive functions matter in primary grades6:59 - Designing tier one environments that support all learners10:10 - Confusing behaviors with executive functions14:13 - Core vs higher order executive functions16:45 - How to reduce cognitive load and improve working memory20:51 - Two ways to reduce cognitive load in the primary classroom25:22 - How to tweak the physical and acoustic learning environments31:15 - Why starting the whole class together makes a difference36:07 - How Sarah uses voice recorders in her first grade classroom38:45 - A first step to take for the overwhelmed educator45:38 - How and where to connect with Mitch and Sarah onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.
→ How can an education podcast impact personal growth and professional practice?→ Is there still room for more education content creators today?→ How do two veteran educators view today’s educational landscape?About These GuestsToday’s Teachers on Fire are Martin Stuible and Roy Hunt, hosts of the After the Bell podcast. Martin Stuible is deep into his third chapter of life with his creative company, Creative Moments on 11th. Roy Hunt is a geologist, world traveller, master teacher, and podcaster.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Martin Stuible and Roy Hunt are the hosts of the After the Bell podcast1:28 - How Martin and Roy connected4:45 - How the After the Bell podcast was born9:24 - How the podcast has impacted personal growth13:46 - Is there still room for more education podcasts20:21 - Practical habits of self-compassion for overwhelmed educators24:26 - Thoughts on AI in education today31:08 - Thoughts on the thesis of the Digital Delusion40:20 - How to connect with the After the Bell podcastVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.
→ How can educators model healthy skepticism while also being brokers of hope regarding AI tools?→ What practical boundaries can we set so our students don't outsource their critical thinking to algorithms?→ With all that is going on in education and politics, how can we preserve cultures of joy in today's classrooms?About This GuestDean Shareski is a Senior Partnership Consultant with Advanced Learning Partnerships, bringing decades of experience at the intersection of education, leadership, and innovation. He works closely with school systems to translate big ideas—especially around learning design, leadership development, and emerging technologies—into practical, scalable strategies. Known for his clear thinking and candid approach, Dean helps leaders move from aspiration to action.Connect with Dean ShareskiOn X @shareski,On Instagram @dshareski, On his podcast at The Canadian_Ed Leadership Show, andOn his blog at http://ideasandthoughts.org or http://shareski.ca.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Dean Shareski is an author, speaker, writer, and K-12 education consultant1:50 - Educators as "brokers of hope"4:53 - How to model healthy skepticism with AI tools7:38 - Losing students' productive struggle to AI13:38 - Leverage digital tools to amplify and transform student learning17:26 - How to protect the wonder and joy of our classrooms20:59 - Building school teams like the Blue Jays of 202524:42 - Sports gambling creeping into schools28:31 - What gives Dean hope for the future31:48 - What keeps Dean's fire for learning burning bright34:33 - How and where to connect with Dean Shareski onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
→ What does recess look like if it is as safe as necessary but not as safe as possible?→ What are the links between the decline of independent, risky play and the rise in student anxiety?→ How do we distinguish between healthy 'rough-and-tumble’ play and actual aggression?Today’s Teachers on Fire are Dr. Mariana Brussoni and Dr. Megan Zeni, the authors of the recently published Embracing Risky Play at School: Getting Kids Outdoors to Explore, Learn, and Grow. Dr. Mariana Brussoni is a Professor within the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine and a scientist with British Columbia Children’s Hospital Research Institute, where she leads the Outside Play Lab. Her research reimagines how outdoor and risky play can be integrated into everyday life to help children thrive.Dr. Megan Zeni is a teacher consultant and researcher in the province of British Columbia. She has 3 decades of professional K-7 teaching experience in classrooms, outdoor classrooms, and school gardens. Megan supports just about anyone interested in building capacity for effective and sustainable implementation of risky play, school gardens, and outdoor classrooms in elementary schools. Learn more and follow her work at meganzeni.com.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Welcoming Dr. Mariana Brussoni and Dr. Megan Zeni 2:00 - Distinguishing between RISKS and HAZARDS in the school environment5:24 - As safe as necessary but not as safe as possible7:14 - Surplus safety as a barrier to development10:06 - The 17-second pause before intervening12:42 - Links between the decline of risky play and the rise in student anxiety18:35 - Creating 'Yes spaces' in our schools27:02 - Healthy rough-and-tumble play vs actual aggression30:19 - Items to add to a playground35:22 - Going outdoors consistently beats occasional trips38:16 - How and where to connect with the authors onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
→ Is it still possible to engage productively as a teacher on social media?→ What do our students risk losing when they lean into AI tools and strategies?→ What can be gained by bringing student writing to authentic audiences?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.About This Guest, David CutlerDavid is a dad, husband, and writer. He’s also a veteran US history, government, and journalism teacher who is exploring AI in education with caution.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - David Cutler is a high school history and journalism teacher in Massachusetts1:30 - "ChatGPT has no place in my classoom!"2:41 - Don't let AI climb the hill for our kids6:01 - Too much help from AI tools7:49 - Is there a contradiction in belief when teachers use AI tools?12:01 - How teachers can use social media productively17:38 - Teaching students to identify fake news20:53 - Using comic books in the social studies classroom22:40 - The value of frequent, low-stakes assessments24:49 - Sharing student writing with authentic audiences27:31 - Why David writes about education on Medium30:10 - How and where to connect with David Cutler onlineConnect with David Cutleron LinkedIn,on X @spinedu,on Instagram @teachercutler,on Medium at medium.com/@spincutler, and on his website, dcutler.pressfolios.com.Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
→ How can education leaders help staff move from AI anxiety to AI optimism and fluency?→ How can we make sure that pedagogy always trumps technology in our classrooms?→ How can we promote the kind of disruptive thinking necessary to future-proof our learners for an unpredictable world?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.About This Guest, Eric SheningerEric works with schools throughout the world, helping educators meet and exceed their potential to improve outcomes for learners. He is the founder and CEO of Aspire Change EDU, a collaborative consultancy designed to provide personalized support to all educational systems. Prior to this, he was a teacher and an award-winning Principal at New Milford High School.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Eric Sheninger is an award-winning principal, author, and speaker.2:01 - About his book, Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners 3:47 - Leveraging technology and personalized learning frameworks7:56 - How to use AI as a force multiplier as education leaders12:57 - Which AI tools Eric uses for which purposes16:22 - How to move from AI anxiety to AI optimism and fluency21:16 - Pedagogy trumps technology - and that includes AI24:59 - The disruptive thinking necessary to future-proof our learners28:02 - Words for the innovative educator who feels alone34:06 - How and where to connect with Eric online34:54 - Eric's current work on a next bookConnect with Ericon LinkedIn,on X @E_Sheninger,on Instagram @esheninger, on YouTube @EricSheninger, andon his website at https://ericsheninger.com/.Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
→ What does it look like to put student connections before content?→ How can we help every student in our communities feel a sense of belonging?→ How can we leverage social media to tell stronger stories as building leaders?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.About This Guest, Josh TovarJosh is the proud principal at Memorial Pathway Academy in Garland ISD, just outside of Dallas, Texas. Josh has been in education for over thirty years and has supported at all levels from elementary to university. Josh is the proud son of Virginia and Jesus Tovar, a proud immigrant to the USA and former US Marine.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Josh Tovar is the principal of Memorial Pathway Academy in Garland, TX1:43 - How Josh's wife empowers his leadership7:29 - "No More Orange Jumpsuits" at MPA15:47 - How Josh uses social media to tell stories and build culture21:40 - How Josh makes every MPA student feel that they belong27:02 - Combining the discipline of the Marines with love and joy30:59 - How Josh relates with students who have made big mistakes34:30 - Josh's contributions on two recent ed leadership books39:33 - How and where to connect with Josh onlineConnect with Joshon LinkedIn,on LinkedInand on X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @JTspotlights.Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
I'm trying something NEW!In this first walking journal entry, I reflect on three recent guests on the Teachers on Fire Podcast who inspired changes to my personal and professional life. They are: Edmond Chin, Rich Czyz, and Becky Keene.
→ How can AI tools and technologies support learning in the classroom?→ How can students leverage AI tools for greater creativity and judgment?→ How can we make sure our AI policies align with mission and core pedagogical beliefs?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.About This Guest, Becky KeeneBecky is an educator, author, and speaker who helps schools integrate AI to empower students as creators and support innovative teaching and learning. She designs professional learning for teachers and leaders on practical, responsible AI use—blending instructional coaching and game-based learning to make AI meaningful in the classroom.Connect with Beckyon LinkedIn,on X @beckykeene, on Instagram and TikTok @BeckyKeeneEdu, and at her website, beckykeene.com.Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
→ How can principals do better than superficial gestures of teacher appreciation?→ How can we address teaching colleagues who seem caught in a martyr mindset?→ How can school leaders work efficiently without building a toxic culture of rushing?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.About This Guest, Ruth PoulsenRuth is an international school leader who has spent her career building cultures of care—from China to Colorado, and next up, Jordan. She’s currently on sabbatical and writing Regenerative Schools, a newsletter exploring the mindset shifts and systems changes needed to prevent the crisis of educator burnout and ultimately, to support student wellbeing.Connect with Ruthon LinkedIn, on Substack at regenerativeschools.substack.comIn This Conversation0:00:00 - Ruth Poulsen is a school principal and education writer.1:31 - Stepping from an industrial paradigm to a regenerative mindset4:56 - Distinguishing between efficiency and frantic rushing9:19 - The "fertilizer" in our schools: toxic element or asset?11:48 - How can teachers show appreciation beyond superficial efforts?14:52 - Surveys: How to take the pulse of teachers effectively20:13 - How to set up tree lines in our schools: boundaries that preserve and protect29:04 - Managing parent complaints30:25 - How to coach colleagues caught in a martyr mindset35:01 - Creating intentional moments in schools that connect with mission36:53 - Ruth talks about Regenerative Schools, her Substack38:58 - How and where to connect With Ruth Poulsen onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
→ What does it mean to lead with curiosity over expertise?→ How can we make our schools places where the adults like to come to work?→ How can school leaders build a presence that feels more supportive, less policing?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.About This Guest, Dr. Danny SteeleDanny is a former award winning principal who speaks to educators around the country about the difference they make for kids. He’s also the author of several best-selling books for educators, including The Instructional Leader in You: 10 Strategies for Every School Leader, Essential Truths for Principals, and The Total Teacher: Understanding the Three Dimensions that Define Effective Educators.Connect with Dannyon LinkedIn, on X @SteeleThoughts,on Instagram @SteeleThoughts,on his blog at https://www.steelethoughts.com/In This Conversation1:50 - Passion drift for school leaders4:09 - Leading with curiosity over expertise6:48 - Creating cultural conditions to overcome stagnancy7:53 - Staff come first, students second8:57 - Admitting vulnerability as a building leader10:31 - Observing the student experience instead of teacher performance12:09 - When an expert teacher struggles to integrate into the community13:15 - Being a supportive resource instead of a policing presence15:11 - Shouting out teachers for their great work16:49 - Building fun and meaningful traditions in your school19:14 - Danny raps about the power of good choices21:06 - Danny Steele's six education books22:19 - Danny Steele's speaking services and other resources on his websiteVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
→ How should we approach the tensions around the Science of Reading?→ What does the art of teaching literacy look like in today’s classroom?→ How can we set up our students for successful independent writing?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.About This Guest, Leah MermelsteinLeah collaborates with school districts, educational professionals, learning organizations, and families to enhance K-6 literacy instruction and promote literacy development.Connect with Leahon LinkedIn, on X @MermelsteinLeah,on Instagram @leahmermelsteinconsulting, on her website, leahmermelstein.com, and on her Substack at leahmermelstein.substack.com.In This Conversation0:00:00 - Leah Mermelstein is a literacy consultant based in Hoboken, New Jersey.1:19 - The gradual release model for independent writing5:42 - How to navigate the Science of Reading11:15 - Collaborative writing as the missing link17:53 - The "art" of teaching in a research-aligned classroom23:38 - How to think about teacher feedback29:36 - How parents can support their children in ELA32:46 - Literacy toolkits, personalized coaching, and learning cohorts from Leah34:56 - Where to connect with Leah Mermelstein onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
→ Why must attention become the curriculum of our schools?→ How are classrooms disrupting student attention and learning?→ What is the important choice that our schools and districts must make?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.About this guest, Andrew CantaruttiAndrew is an educator and writer with over a decade of experience teaching in public and private schools across Canada and the world. His work bridges classroom practice with educational theory, drawing on insights from philosophy, developmental psychology, and cognitive science to reimagine how learning environments can cultivate focus, depth, and intellectual resilience. Connect with Andrew Cantaruttion LinkedIn, on X @walledgardenedu, on Instagram @walledgardenedu, and at https://walledgardenedu.substack.com.In This Conversation0:00:00 - Andrew Cantarutti is an educator and writer with international experience1:12 - Imagining schools as walled gardens for deep attention and critical thinking4:54 - Teacher reactions to "Why Attention Must Become Curriculum"7:38 - How are we disrupting student attention in the classroom?12:49 - Why schools must avoid the Marketplace Mirror Model16:29 - Gamification of learning, "engagement"18:22 - How do we make attention the curriculum itself?27:19 - Andrew on the role of AI in schools 34:29 - The choice facing schools today37:56 - Where to connect with Andrew Cantarutti onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
→ How did a new running habit transform one educator’s life?→ What’s brewing in the coffee world, and what is one bean that we need to try?→ How can we take our own next steps of personal and professional growth in 2026?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.About this guest, Edmond ChinToday’s Teacher on Fire is Edmond Chin. Edmond is a runner, coffee connoisseur, and high school teacher in Vancouver, Canada. He’s also a colleague and personal friend of the host, Tim Cavey, which makes this episode extra special.Connect with Edmondon LinkedIn, on X @EdmondC87, andon Instagram @edmondc87In This Conversation0:00:00 - Edmond Chin is a runner, coffee connoisseur, and high school teacher in Vancouver.1:35 - Edmond's running story: how and why it started5:22 - The challenge of building the habit6:26 - The benefits of a running habit8:55 - Keys to consistency13:16 - Edmond's running goals for 202618:46 - How Edmond's coffee quest began20:36 - Coffee highlights from 202522:47 - Why teachers should cultivate passions outside of the classroom24:37 - Edmond's professional goals for this year26:13 - How and where to connect with Edmond Chin onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
→ What hope is there for the school leader who feels constantly overwhelmed?→ What’s the most common productivity pitfall that school leaders fall into?→ How can we manage fires and interruptions without burning out?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.About this guest, Rich CzyzRich is a school principal, cofounder of fouroclockfaculty.com, the author of four books on education and leadership. Rich is dedicated to creating productive environments and engaging all stake-holders in meaningful and relevant learning opportunities.Connect with Richon LinkedIn, on X @RACzyz,at his website, https://fouroclockfaculty.com.In This Conversation0:00:00 - Rich Czyz is the principal of an elementary school in New Jersey1:21 - The vision for school leaders in Autopilot: Practical Productivity for School Leaders2:45 - A misconception about productivity4:13 - One immediate shift that education leaders can make5:29 - A common productivity pitfall for school leaders8:08 - Being visible on campus as a building leader9:54 - How to manage interruptions in the weekly calendar12:00 - How to think about delegation when it feels like only you can do it13:57 - 5th Grade students do the intercom announcements15:34 - Doing the work that powers the mission before email18:08 - How to conduct a personal time inventory20:33 - Rich's daily routine, from wake-up to end of day24:47 - Managing substitute shortages27:04 - How and where to connect with Rich CzyzVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
→ How can direct instruction impact student learning and growth?→ Where are schools going wrong with technology in the classroom?→ Is it possible for every student to succeed without lowering expectations?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.About Dr. Zach GroshellZach is a highly distinguished teacher, instructional coach, and education consultant. Based in Seattle, he works with schools nationwide and internationally to develop high quality instruction based on the science of how kids learn. Zach is the author of Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching, and hosts a podcast, Progressively Incorrect.Connect with Zachon LinkedIn, on X @mrzachg,on Substack at mrzachg.substack.com, and at his website, https://educationrickshaw.com/.In This Conversation0:00:00 - Introducing Dr. Zach Groshell, author of Just Tell Them1:23 - The thesis of Just Tell Them3:00 - The opposite of direct instruction5:20 - Using examples and non-examples in instruction8:17 - Zach's take on success criteria10:14 - Teaching to a group of students effectively13:59 - The role of teacher talk in the classroom18:36 - Can all students succeed without lowering expectations?21:13 - What is effective classroom management?24:23 - The value of starting the class on time26:44 - How schools are getting it wrong with technology34:54 - Can AI tools support student learning toward mastery?37:39 - One idea for teachers from the science of learning39:38 - Resources for teachers at educationrickshaw.com42:20 - How and where to connect with Dr. Zach GroshellVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
→ What are some moves that teachers can make to protect their mental health?→ What’s better: stay at school til the work is done, or leave as soon as possible?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Rae Hughart. Rae is the CEO and Founder of Teachers Deserve It. She’s also a TEDx Speaker and author of two books: Teachers Deserve It and Teach Better. Growing up with IEP support after being diagnosed with Specific Learning Disabilities in Reading, Writing, and Math, Rae has made it her mission to collaborate with educators and districts nationwide to design mastery learning classrooms that reach all learners. Through Teachers Deserve It, she leads a movement dedicated to empowering educators with sustainable, standards-based grading practices that promote clarity, equity, and student success.Connect with Raeon LinkedIn, on Instagram @RaeHughart, on TikTok @RaeHughartEDU,on Substack at raehughart.substack.com, and at her website, teachersdeserveit.com.In This Conversation0:00:00 - Rae Hughart is the founder of Teachers Deserve It2:39 - Boundary 1: Leaving the building after contract hours4:07 - How Rae followed this boundary as a teacher5:49 - Boundary 2: Taking a sick day when we're sick11:58 - Boundary 3: Declining voluntary committees that we don't have capacity for17:08 - Boundary 4: Taking quiet moments on your lunch break19:54 - Boundary 5: Setting email hours23:45 - Should we turn off mobile notifications for email?27:11 - Resources for teachers available at TeachersDeserveIt.com31:01 - How and where to connect with Rae Hughart on social mediaVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
→ How can our assessment decisions increase equity for all learners?→ Are learning targets actually a valuable part of instruction and assessment?→ Should teachers give zeros for cheating or deduct marks for late assignment submissions?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Karley Alleyn. Karley is a BC-based assessment consultant, a sessional instructor for the University of Victoria's BEDILR (Bachelor of Education in Indigenous Language Revitalization) program, and a consultant with the Canadian Assessment Centre. Karley's research in assessment identity has led her to speak across BC, Hawaii, London, and in 2026, Singapore.Connect with Karleyon LinkedIn, on Instagram @accessible_assessment, andin her newsletter at https://www.karleyalleyn.com/assessment-identified.In This Conversation0:00:00 - Karley Alleyn is an assessment consultant and former teacher based in BC1:47 - What IS assessment?2:40 - What is the purpose of assessment?4:11 - How can assessment produce greater equity for learners?5:52 - Making every learner feel good?6:38 - Assessment identity as an educator9:54 - Are learning targets valuable or a waste of time?14:01 - Should teachers ever give zeros?19:32 - A great formative assessment strategy23:56 - What does Extending proficiency mean in BC?32:54 - Assessment resources offered by Karley Alleyn35:25 - How and where to connect with Karley Alleyn onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
→ How can we reimagine parent-teacher conferences?→ What are the issues most responsible for burning out teachers today?→ What are some rhythms and activities that can keep our fire for teaching alive?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Jeff Smith. Jeff has taught in 12 schools over 32 years, with high school courses including mathematics (Pre-Algebra through AP Calculus), AP Comparative Government, Human Geography, and US History. He writes about teacher whitespace on Substack on Teachers' Unmuted.Connect with Jeffon LinkedIn andon Substack at https://jeffuson.substack.com/In This Conversation0:00:00 - Jeff Smith is a high school teacher in Illinois1:46 - Are teachers just customer service representatives?4:18 - What Jeff means by "whitespace" - where teachers find agency6:52 - More about whitespace as a metaphor for freedom7:58 - Bringing one story, one question into our conferences10:28 - Jeff's view: what causes teacher burnout?13:11 - What is the Teachers Unmuted blog on Substack all about?16:10 - Why Jeff writes about his professional practice20:08 - The hobbies and interests that keep Jeff on fire23:38 - Where to connect with Jeff Smith and Teachers UnmutedVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
🔥 How can we bring back the golden age of Edu Twitter?🔥 What happens when we step out of the classroom and into edtech?🔥 How should schools and districts think about AI tools for teachers right now?About This GuestScott Nunes is an international keynote speaker and award-winning education technology strategist. He leverages his network of AI researchers, Fortune-500 tech leaders, and workforce-development partners to share insights on the convergence of education, industry, and emerging technologies.Connect with Scotton LinkedIn,on X @mrnunesteach, on Instagram @iammredtech,and on his website, scottnunes.com.In This Conversation0:00:00 - Scott Nunes is an entrepreneur and former teacher based in Texas1:47 - The golden age of Edu Twitter3:15 - How can we bring back Edu Twitter today?5:58 - Scott retraces his professional steps8:49 - How Scott's PLN has produced professional mobility10:50 - How does the corporate life compare with the classroom?14:19 - Scott's value proposition for edtech companies and school districts20:48 - Scott's advice to schools and districts regarding AI tools27:28 - Is there still room for more new edtech companies?30:32 - Will AI replace teachers?34:57 - How Scott maintains his physical health40:00 - How and where to connect with Scott Nunes onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
🔥 What happens when our doubts, mistakes, and questions start to take over?🔥 What is a quick, simple routine that we can follow to rekindle our fire?🔥 How can music build identity and belonging in a learning community?About This GuestSean Gaillard is a school administrator in North Carolina, author of The Pepper Effect, and host of the Leadership Liner Notes podcast. He blogs about leadership, education, and inspiration for Leadership Liner Notes, and is currently writing a new book for Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. titled Leadership Riffs.Connect with Seanon LinkedIn,on X @smgaillard,on Instagram @smgaillard,on his blog at https://seangaillard.com/.In This Conversation0:00:00 - Sean Gaillard is a principal and author in Lexington, North Carolina1:59 - The dark times that education leaders face6:37 - Reset Step 1: Take a breath8:49 - Reset Step 2: Anchor in gratitude12:02 - Reset Step 3: Affirm and reframe15:28 - Reset Step 4: Reconnect21:36 - One more thing: your presence matters24:10 - Revisiting our why, passions, dreams, and values27:22 - How can music build identity and belonging?30:00 - What to expect from Leadership Riffs31:36 - How to motivate teams with low morale34:01 - How and where to connect with Sean Gaillard onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
🔥 Are Kahoot and Blooket the best ways for students to review content?🔥 How can we build fluency, literacy, and thinking skills in the science classroom?🔥 What’s the role of pencils and paper in the classroom of 2025?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Marcie Samayoa. Marcie is a high school chemistry teacher from Los Angeles, California with ten years of experience in the classroom. Through her blog, Scientists in the Making, she shares evidence-based teaching strategies that connect cognitive science to instructional practices.Connect with Marcieon LinkedIn,on X @SciInTheMaking on Instagram @scientistsinthemaking, andon her website at www.scientistsinthemaking.com.In This Conversation0:00:00 - Marcie Samayoa is a high school chemistry teacher based in Los Angeles, CA1:43 - Doesn't Kahoot increase student engagement?4:16 - Review Step 1: a low-stakes practice test on paper with topics labeled5:48 - Review Step 2: turn to neighbours, compare answers, consult notes, discuss differences8:47 - Review Step 3: students note the topics that they struggled with8:54 - Review Step 4: students review weaker topics using retrieval10:10 - Review Step 5: 2nd practice test, this time in Google Forms without topics12:23 - Review Step 6: students take the test again as homework to build fluency16:55 - The current pushback from educators against overuse of edtech and AI in the classroom21:11 - Marcie's critique of Building Thinking Classrooms27:22 - How and where to connect with MarcieVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track CreditOpening Song: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
🔥 Are Kahoot and Blooket the best ways for students to review content?🔥 How can we build fluency, literacy, and thinking skills in the science classroom?🔥 What’s the role of pencils and paper in the classroom of 2025?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Marcie Samayoa. Marcie is a high school chemistry teacher from Los Angeles, California with ten years of experience in the classroom. Through her blog, Scientists in the Making, she shares evidence-based teaching strategies that connect cognitive science to instructional practices.Connect with Marcieon LinkedIn,on X @SciInTheMaking on Instagram @scientistsinthemaking, andon her website at www.scientistsinthemaking.com.In This Conversation0:00:00 - Marcie Samayoa is a high school chemistry teacher based in Los Angeles, CA1:43 - Doesn't Kahoot increase student engagement?4:16 - Review Step 1: a low-stakes practice test on paper with topics labeled5:48 - Review Step 2: turn to neighbours, compare answers, consult notes, discuss differences8:47 - Review Step 3: students note the topics that they struggled with8:54 - Review Step 4: students review weaker topics using retrieval10:10 - Review Step 5: 2nd practice test, this time in Google Forms without topics12:23 - Review Step 6: students take the test again as homework to build fluency16:55 - The current pushback from educators against overuse of edtech and AI in the classroom21:11 - Marcie's critique of Building Thinking Classrooms27:22 - How and where to connect with MarcieVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track CreditOpening Song: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.Ending Song: Natural PhenomenaMusic by: CreatorMix.comVideo: https://youtu.be/v2DerSDbfCg
🔥 Are Kahoot and Blooket the best ways for students to review content?🔥 How can we build fluency, literacy, and thinking skills in the science classroom?🔥 What’s the role of pencils and paper in the classroom of 2025?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Marcie Samayoa. Marcie is a high school chemistry teacher from Los Angeles, California with ten years of experience in the classroom. Through her blog, Scientists in the Making, she shares evidence-based teaching strategies that connect cognitive science to instructional practices.Connect with Marcieon LinkedIn,on X @SciInTheMaking on Instagram @scientistsinthemaking, andon her website at www.scientistsinthemaking.com.In This Conversation0:00:00 - Marcie Samayoa is a high school chemistry teacher based in Los Angeles, CA1:43 - Doesn't Kahoot increase student engagement?4:16 - Review Step 1: a low-stakes practice test on paper with topics labeled5:48 - Review Step 2: turn to neighbours, compare answers, consult notes, discuss differences8:47 - Review Step 3: students note the topics that they struggled with8:54 - Review Step 4: students review weaker topics using retrieval10:10 - Review Step 5: 2nd practice test, this time in Google Forms without topics12:23 - Review Step 6: students take the test again as homework to build fluency16:55 - The current pushback from educators against overuse of edtech and AI in the classroom21:11 - Marcie's critique of Building Thinking Classrooms27:22 - How and where to connect with MarcieVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track CreditTropic Fuse by French FuseGO! by Neffex*All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
🔥 What can we do as teachers to uplift the students in our classrooms?🔥 What happens when our students see themselves in a story of learning?🔥 What should concern us most about AI tools in education?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Marcus Luther. Marcus is a high school English teacher with over a decade in the classroom. He cohosts a teacher-centered podcast and Substack called The Broken Copier, which focus on conversations and strategies to better support teachers.Connect with Marcuson LinkedIn,on X @marcusluther6, on Instagram @thebrokencopier, on BlueSky @marcusluther.bsky.social, and on Substack at thebrokencopier.substack.comIn This Conversation0:00:00 - Marcus Luther is a high school English teacher and host of The Broken Copier2:15 - The heaviness that can settle in a classroom4:31 - Uplifting Move 1: “Everyone write down what ___ said!"7:11 - Uplifting Move 2: Kneeling down and giving quiet praise9:37 - Uplifting Move 3: Ask if you can take a picture and use it as an example11:59 - Uplifting Move 4: Who can I brag to about how well you're doing?16:12 - Helping students reflect on their own writing journeys20:23 - What's the real problem with AI in K-12 education right now?28:27 - How and where to connect with Marcus Luther's reflections onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track CreditTropic Fuse by French FuseGO! by Neffex*All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
🔥 How should teachers start every day?🔥 What are the best ways to organize our workspaces?🔥 When is the right time to leave the school building? About This GuestToday’s Teacher on Fire is Liz Prather. A 30-year high school classroom teacher, Liz is the Co-Director of Programming for the Kentucky Writing Project. She holds an MFA in Fiction from the University of Texas-Austin and is the author of three books about teaching writing from Heinemann Press: Project Based Writing; Story Matters; and The Confidence to Write.Connect with Liz Pratheron LinkedIn and on Substack at https://writingteacher.substack.com/In This Conversation0:00:00 - LIZ PRATHER is a a 30-year high school writing teacher1:43 - Daily Ritual 1: Arrive to school early4:59 - Daily Ritual 2: Take 5 minutes for yourself7:50 - Daily Ritual 3: Organize your room for efficiency11:16 - Daily Ritual 4: Look out for your future self14:41 - Daily Ritual 5: Leave school within an hour of the last bell17:25 - A BIG IDEA about writing instruction in 202520:22 - Encouraging teachers to write and publish their own work23:27 - Three books on writing and instruction by Liz Prather25:31 - Where to connect with Liz Prather onlineConnect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey:On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track CreditTropic Fuse by French FuseGO! by Neffex*All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
When students have committed offenses against other students, staff members, or property, should an apology be optional? Here are my thoughts. Read the blog post here: https://teachersonfire.net/2025/01/26/im-sorry-why-im-in-favor-of-forced-apologies/
🔥 What’s the state of cyberbullying in our schools today? 🔥 What are the silent impacts on our children, and what can we do to protect them? 🔥 When used effectively, can devices actually increase collaboration and communication in the classroom? Join me in conversation with Eva Harvell as we dig into these and other critical questions. About This Guest Eva Harvell serves as the Director of Technology for the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. She was recognized as the 2021 Mississippi Educational Computing Association's Administrator of the Year. As a national speaker, published author, doctoral candidate, and an Education and Research Partner for the Mississippi AI Collaborative, she drives innovation in K-12 educational technology. Connect with Eva Harvell on LinkedIn and on X @techie_teach. This episode is sponsored by Linewize.com. Linewize helps schools, districts and the communities they serve to keep children safe and thriving in their digital lives - in school, at home and everywhere in between. Visit Linewize.com to learn more about their best-in-class filtering, threat detection, and student empowerment solutions. In This Conversation: 0:31 - Who is Eva Harvell? 1:54 - Story time: moving from the classroom to a new position 4:58 - What is the state of cyberbullying in our schools today? 12:22 - What is Linewize and how does Linewize support schools and districts? 23:46 - Are student phone bans the right path forward for schools? 29:06 - Australia's attempt to ban social media for minors 31:37 - Can devices in the classroom actually promote the 4 Cs? 34:21 - Eva's thoughts on AI tools in schools right now 38:19 - Google for Education is squeezing schools and districts into paid tiers 41:09 - A productivity hack: lists 41:42 - An edtech tool pick: Claude.ai 42:05 - A book recommendation: Atomic Habits by James Clear and Essentialism by Greg McKeown 42:38 - Educators to follow: Amanda Bickerstaff on Linkedin and Susan Bearden on X Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 What can teachers do to protect their fire for teaching? 🔥 What can we do to attract and keep great people in our profession? 🔥 What happens in a school community when the principal is not okay? Join me in conversation with MICHELLE PAPA and ERIN TASHIAN as we dig into these critical questions. About These Guests Michelle Papa is the principal of a nationally recognized Middle School to Watch in Northern New Jersey. She is passionate about supporting a healthy and inspiring school climate and culture, understanding this starts with the principal. Michelle is dedicated to continuing her personal and professional growth around the social and emotional learning competencies and is hoping to inspire other educational leaders to do the same. She’s had the privilege to partner with Erin Tashian to promote this mission within her school and district and has seen tremendous impact on her students, staff, and community as a result. Erin Tashian is a distinguished educator, coach, and professional developer, renowned for her efforts in supporting the educator wellness through emotional resilience and self-awareness practices. Erin believes that it is our responsibility as educators to develop a deep understanding of our emotional world so we can create safe, connected school communities that support students and staff academically and emotionally. You can connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and on X @MPapaEdu. You can connect with Erin on Linkedin, on X @themindfuleds, on Instagram @Erin_Tashian, and at her website at https://erintashian.com/. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:32 - Who is Michelle Papa? 1:09 - Who is Erin Tashian? 2:30 - Why Erin Tashian left 31 years of teaching elementary to support teachers 5:08 - Is it okay when the principal is not okay? 8:42 - Challenges that teachers face today 11:37 - Michelle on her takeaways from Erin's work 14:08 - Erin Tashian's Educator Wellness Institute 19:09 - Sustainability strategies for new teachers 24:03 - Are we pressuring teachers right out of the profession? 32:16 - The mission of The Mindful Educators Podcast 34:37 - A personal habit or daily productivity hack 36:02 - A favorite edtech tool or app 37:49 - Book recommendations 39:55 - Inspiring educators worth following 41:45 - Where to connect with Erin Tashian and Michelle Papa online Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 How can today’s teachers eat well and care for their bodies? 🔥 How can we fit movement and fitness into our hours at school? 🔥 What are some simple strategies we can follow to improve our nutrition? Join me for this conversation with Florida PE teacher Eric Nelson as he responds. About This Guest: Eric is a K-5 physical education teacher and the Director of Member Success at TeacherFit. TeacherFit provides proactive wellness solutions that focus on physical and mental health for teachers and students. You can connect with Eric on LinkedIn, on X @teacherfit_, on Instagram @teacherfit__, and through the TeacherFit newsletter https://teacherfitnewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:31 - Who is Eric Nelson? 1:30 - How Eric learned to say no to requests for his time 3:00 - Challenges teachers face in 2024 4:47 - Ways to fit in quick workouts during the school day 7:31 - Advice for the teacher who feels like exercise is torture 9:58 - How to cook nutritious meals with little time 13:11 - Dig it or ditch it? Eric's take on popular fitness practices 16:31 - The TeacherFit newsletter 18:39 - Eric's mental health hacks: detaching from email 20:38 - An edtech tool pick: Canva 22:10 - A book recommendation: Are My Kids on Track? 23:01 - Someone to follow online: Dr. Don Parker 23:58 - Where to connect with Eric's work online Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 Can you describe the vision of your school? 🔥 How can teacher-leaders raise up the people around them? 🔥 How can schools and districts better communicate with their communities? Join me for this conversation with national superintendent of the year, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, as he shares his insights on these and other critical questions. About This Guest: Dr. Joe Sanfelippo is a celebrated educational leader and author. During his tenure as superintendent, his Wisconsin school district was twice recognized for innovation by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe was named one of the 100 Most Influential Educators by District Administration Magazine, and in 2019, Education Dive (now K-12 Dive) awarded him National Superintendent of the Year. You can connect with Joe on LinkedIn, on X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @joe_sanfelippo, and at his website, www.jsanfelippo.com. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:27 - Who is Dr. Joe Sanfelippo? 2:35 - Story time: When the work eclipsed his family relationships 5:07 - How to acknowledge the great work of teachers in your building 8:52 - Narrowing the focus of a community on a collective goal 13:09 - How can teachers lift up the teachers around them? 18:44 - "I don't have time to prioritize my school's brand." 22:03 - How can we protect teacher fire in 2024? 25:23 - How can schools communicate better with their communities? 29:25 - A daily habit: starting and ending the day with encouraging text messages 30:08 - A favorite edtech tool: CapCut 30:38 - A book recommendation: Power of Moments by Dan Heath 31:15 - Educators to follow online: Jimmy Casas, Tom Murray 31:39 - Where to connect with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo online Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 How can media creation activities support student learning?
🔥 How should we think about student phones in today’s classrooms?
🔥 How can we captivate, engage, and empower our students in a world of digital distractions?
Join me for this conversation with New York assistant principal, author, and podcaster Dr. MARC ISSEKS as he shares his insights on these and other critical questions.
About This Guest: Marc is a third-generation educator with 30 years of experience. He has served as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and building administrator in Brooklyn and Long Island.
Marc is passionate about sharing strategies to increase student engagement and ensuring that schools cultivate the nurturing and invigorating learning environment that every student deserves. A self-proclaimed educational pyromaniac, he is dedicated to lighting fires under people who work and setting fire to systemic conventions that do not.
Dr. Isseks is the author of Forward Fast: Making Sense of Education in an Era of Rapid Change (2019) and the recently published Captivate: Engaging and Empowering Students in a World of Digital Distractions.
You can connect with Dr. Marc Isseks
on LinkedIn,
on X @marcisseks,
on Instagram and TikTok @edupyro,
and on his website at marcisseks.com.
Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.
In This Conversation:
0:30 - Who is Dr. Marc Isseks?
2:09 - "What the F was that?"
5:06 - The challenge that teachers face in 2024
6:17 - Hope for the struggling teacher
10:13 - "But this is how we've always done it!"
14:07 - How assessment can play a role in student engagement
17:56 - How media creation can support student learning
21:35 - Can student phones possibly be a win in the classroom?
24:37 - One thing to realize about student motivation
28:55 - The State of Ed Podcast
30:40 - A powerful personal habit: daily walking
32:03 - App recommendations: Canva and TextToImage.AI
33:01 - A book suggestion: Unconscious Bias in Schools
33:48 - Someone worth following: Libo Valencia
34:36 - How to connect with Dr. Marc Isseks online
Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey:
On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credit
Tropic Fuse by French Fuse
GO! by Neffex
All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/*.
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🔥 How can we promote values like courage, commitment, and sacrifice in our learning communities?
🔥 What is the Medal of Honor Character Development Program, and how can it impact your school?
Join me for this conversation with California middle school teacher and trainer MARILYNN ALFORD-WALSH as she shares her insights on these and other critical questions.
About This Guest: Marilynn has been in education for over 30 years, teaching all grade levels from preschool through middle school. Today, she teaches middle school science, college and career, technology, and education courses. She’s also been a national curriculum trainer for the Medal of Honor Character Development Program for the past 13 years, and uses the program regularly with her middle school students.
You can find out more about the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s
- Character Development Program at cmohs.org/lessons and the
- Path to Honor at pathtohonor.cmohs.org/introduction.
Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.
In This Conversation:
0:28 - Who is Marilynn Alford-Walsh?
1:28 - Marilynn's story: Building connections with middle schoolers
4:31 - Six Core Values: Courage, Commitment, Integrity, Sacrifice, Citizenship, Patriotism
5:21 - What is courage?
6:09 - What is integrity?
6:51 - What is citizenship?
7:31 - What is sacrifice?
10:11 - How the Character Development Program has impacted Marilynn's students
12:43 - How the CDP supports writing and thinking skills
14:35 - How Marilynn plans to use the CMOHS Path to Honor this year
16:02 - How schools can connect with Medal of Honor recipients
18:55 - A tour of FREE teacher resources at cmohs.org
32:54 - A recommended teaching resource: EduProtocols
34:33 - WeWillWrite.com
35:34 - A book recommendation: The Shark and the Goldfish by Jon Gordon
38:14 - How teachers can connect with the FREE Character Development Program
Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey:
On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credit
Tropic Fuse by French Fuse
GO! by Neffex
All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/*.
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🔥 How has the teaching profession changed over the last five years?
🔥 What would you say to a rookie teacher struggling with imposter syndrome?
🔥 As federal elections approach, what is the role of the Social Studies teacher?
Join me for this conversation with New Brunswick resource teacher and podcaster LUCAS CLARKE as he shares his insights on these and other critical questions.
About This Guest: Lucas is an academic support teacher in Saint John, New Brunswick, and the host of the Mr. Clarke After Dark podcast.
Connect with Lucas
on Linkedin,
on Instagram and TikTok @mrclarke.afterdark,
on his podcast Mr. Clarke After Dark, and
on his YouTube channel @MrClarkeAfterDark.
Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.
In This Conversation:
0:30 - Who is Lucas Clarke?
1:33 - Two stories of adversity
11:55 - Why Lucas moved from Alberta to Saint John, New Brunswick
16:59 - Lucas's current position as Academic Support Teacher (Resource Teacher)
20:06 - Resource teacher strategy: Pull students out or push in?
24:39 - Advice for new teachers struggling with Imposter Syndrome
28:54 - How has education changed over the last five years?
32:40 - What is the role of the Social Studies teacher as federal elections loom?
38:14 - The Mr. Clarke After Dark Podcast
43:25 - A productivity hack: grade fewer assignments
45:41 - An edtech app pick: Epic
47:18 - A book recommendation: The Boy Who Was Raised As a Dog
48:56 - An educator to follow online: George Couros
50:17 - Where to connect with Lucas online
Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey:
On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credit
Tropic Fuse by French Fuse
GO! by Neffex
All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/*.
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🔥 What does a coaching mindset look like in professional observations?
🔥 How important is mentorship when it comes to the growth of school leaders?
🔥 How can we better support the learning of our youngest readers and writers?
Join me for this conversation with author and Director of Literacy LAUREN KAUFMAN as she shares her insights on these and other critical questions.
About This Guest
Lauren is passionate about empowering teachers to lead and develop lifelong literacy practices in all learners. She serves as a Director of Literacy K-12 in Long Island and is the author of The Leader Inside: Stories of Mentorship to Inspire the Leader Within. You’ll find Lauren’s work on her blog, podcasts, The Teach Better Team, Future Ready Schools, and in various publications including Edutopia, Education Week, George Couros's Because of a Teacher, and Lainie Rowell’s Evolving With Gratitude.
Connect with Lauren
on Linkedin,
on X @LaurenMKaufman,
on Instagram @LaurenMKaufman, and
at her website, www.LaurenMKaufman.com.
Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.
In This Conversation
0:23 - Who is Lauren Kaufman?
1:47 - Overcoming the disappointment of unmet expectations
5:56 - How can mentorship impact the growth of school leaders?
12:58 - Can formal mentorship structures make a difference?
18:00 - What does the ideal mentorship arrangement look like?
23:11 - What does a coaching mindset look like during teacher observations?
30:07 - What does 30-second feedback look like?
33:40 - The power of job-embedded learning as a model for Pro D
36:23 - A personal productivity hack: slow reading and note-taking
38:22 - Lauren's edtech tool picks: Canva and Notebook LM
39:16 - A book recommendation: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
40:13 - Inspiring educators to follow: Darrin Peppard, Sean Gaillard, Meghan Lawson, Adam Welcome
41:14 - Where to connect with Lauren Kaufman
Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey:
On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credit
Tropic Fuse by French Fuse
GO! by Neffex
All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/*.
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🔥 What does your school’s dream makerspace look like?
🔥 Will AR and VR tools ever impact K-12 education in a significant way?
🔥 How are students using 3D printing, laser cutting, and sublimation to create?
Join me for this conversation with education technology coach JESUS HUERTA as he shares his insights on these and other critical questions.
About This Guest: Jesus is an education technology coach based in southern California who believes that access to technology should not be determined by demographics. He believes that improved technology in the classroom can lead to higher engagement and spark student interest in STEAM careers from a young age.
Connect with Jesus
on Linkedin,
on X @jesush1979,
on TikTok @jesush1979,
on Instagram @Mrhuertasclass.
Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.
In This Conversation:
0:29 - Who is Jesus Huerta?
1:50 - Story time: rekindling his fire for teaching after the pandemic
5:17 - The state of 3D printing opportunities in K-12 schools today
11:36 - What are K-12 students creating with laser cutting and sublimation?
16:12 - Project-based learning that solves real-world problems for others
21:48 - What would be in your dream school makerspace?
27:37 - Game design as a teaching tool in the classroom
34:23 - Will AR and VR tools ever make a big impact in K-12 classrooms?
45:32 - Jesus's productivity hack: making lists
46:02 - An edtech tool pick: Canva
47:03 - An inspiring educator to follow online: Martin Ricardo Cisneros @TheTechProfe
48:20 - How to connect with Jesus Huerta online
Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey:
On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credit
Tropic Fuse by French Fuse
GO! by Neffex
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🔥 What does it mean to grow beyond grades?
🔥 What works about standards-based grading, and where does it fall short?
🔥 How can we deemphasize grades and shift the focus to growth in our practice?
Join me for this conversation with assessment leader ARTHUR CHIARAVALLI as he shares his insights on these and other critical questions.
About This Guest: In his teaching career, Arthur has taught mathematics, language arts, media arts, and technology. He has a passion for helping teachers move toward more humane, effective approaches to assessment, feedback, and reporting that help students develop positive beliefs in their abilities. He is also the founder of Grow Beyond Grades, a global group of educators convinced that teaching and learning is better when we grade less.
Connect with Arthur
on Linkedin,
on X @iamchiaravalli, and
on growbeyondgrades.org.
Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.
In This Conversation:
0:29 - Who is Arthur Chiaravalli?
2:01 - Arthur's story: hitting an assessment rock bottom in Atlanta
5:49 - The wins and losses of SBG, or Standards-Based Grading
10:56 - Defining gradeless and the practice of grading less
13:40 - Arthur describes his first steps on the journey of grading less
19:55 - Benefits from de-emphasizing grades and focusing on growth
24:30 - Increasing student engagement and engagement
29:56 - Arthur's laments regarding traditional grading practices
36:47 - Why Teachers Going Gradeless became Grow Beyond Grades
39:15 - An update on Arthur's upcoming book
41:01 - What's next for the Grow Beyond Grades team
43:48 - Arthur's passion for family, exploring Vermont
44:34 - A productivity hack: Google apps and Calendar
45:24 - A book recommendation: The Dialogic Imagination by Mikhail Bakhtin
46:33 - Someone to follow online: Human Restoration Project
47:54 - What Arthur's streaming: Martin Short videos on YouTube
49:04 - How to connect with Arthur online
Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey:
On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credit
Tropic Fuse by French Fuse
GO! by Neffex
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🔥 How can I take my students and their learning outdoors?
🔥 How do students win when learning occurs outside the school building?
🔥 How do curriculum, feedback, and assessment appear in outdoor environments?
Join me for this conversation with LAUREN MACLEAN as she shares her insights on these and other critical questions.
About This Guest: Lauren is an elementary school teacher and the author of Me and My Sit Spot, Finding Common Ground, and Sitting with Nature: An Educator's Guide to Sit Spots. She is the host of the Teach Outdoors podcast where she shares her passion for outdoor learning and promoting environmental education. She is also an outdoor learning consultant for school districts in Canada and the USA.
Connect with Lauren
on Linkedin,
on X @lkmaclean,
on YouTube @TeachOutdoors
on Instagram @teachoutdoors.ca,
on TikTok @teachoutdoorsca, and
at her website, teachoutdoors.ca.
Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.
In This Conversation:
0:15 - Who is Lauren MacLean?
1:25 - Story Time: Lauren recalls responding to an upset parent
4:10 - Lauren describes the themes in her latest book, Finding Common Ground
6:19 - Why teaching and learning outdoors sets Lauren on fire
8:44 - The natural environment around Lauren's elementary school
10:26 - How to respond to the practical challenges of teaching outdoors
13:09 - How to address feedback and assessment in the outdoor classroom
16:24 - Lauren discusses her first children's book, Me and My Sit Spot
19:29 - Nature's Path: 12 months of professional support for schools and educators
21:50 - Lauren previews her next book project: Sitting with Nature
24:06 - Passions outside of teaching and nature: field hockey and gardening
25:31 - Daily productivity hacks: waking up early, mud water, quiet
26:50 - A favorite edtech tool: @SeesawEdu
27:38 - A book recommendation: Unschooled by Kerry McDonald
28:39 - People to follow online: Janice Novakowski, Megan Zeni (Room to Play), and Outdoor Learning Store
29:13 - What Lauren's streaming in her down time: Alone
29:49 - How and where to follow Lauren online
Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey:
On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credit
Tropic Fuse by French Fuse
GO! by Neffex
All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/*.
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🔥 What does it mean to create a classroom of abundance?
🔥 How can we make multiple iterations of work an integral part of our learning culture?
🔥 How can we build strong relationships with our students at the start of the school year?
Join me for this conversation with ADRIAN NEIBAUER as he shares his insights on these and other critical leadership questions.
About This Guest: Adrian is a public school educator in Colorado with 20+ years of experience in helping students find their voices. His elementary classes rely on design thinking as a process for creativity and innovation. Forever a student of teaching, Adrian runs learning experiments in his classroom to collect feedback on what’s working and tweak things that are not.
Connect with Adrian
on Linkedin,
on X @MrNeibauer,
at his website, adrian-neibauer.com, and
on Substack at adrianneibauer.substack.com.
Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.
In This Conversation:
0:27 - Who is Adrian Neibauer?
1:48 - Adrian's story of teaching through some low years
3:58 - How to build relationships with students in the first week of school
9:28 - Designing learning experiences and classrooms of abundance
13:32 - Design thinking in the English Language Arts classroom
18:20 - Why Adrian blogs about teaching and learning on Substack
23:21 - Adrian talks about his YouTube video titled 'Why I Teach'
27:15 - A message for veteran teachers who feel off their game
30:31 - Adrian loves reading and writing poetry
31:09 - A productivity habit: a little bit every day
32:19 - An edtech tool pick: Microsoft Flip
32:59 - Book recommendations: Don Quixote and Redesigning Tomorrow
33:49 - Inspiring educators to follow: Mike Kleba (author of Otherful) and Marcus Luther
35:35 - What Adrian's streaming right now: K-Dramas
36:16 - How to follow Adrian online
Connect with Me:
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On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credit
Tropic Fuse by French Fuse
GO! by Neffex
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🔥 What are the core ingredients of successful school leadership teams?
🔥 How important is mindset when it comes to the effectiveness of a school leader?
🔥 What is one piece of advice that new principals, APs, and teacher-leaders should consider as they head into this school year?
Join me for this conversation with Dr. DARRIN PEPPARD as he shares his insights on these and other critical leadership questions.
About This Guest: Dr. Darrin Peppard is an author, leadership coach, consultant, and speaker focused on developing emerging leaders and building organizational cultures. He is the best-selling author of the book Road to Awesome and is the host of the Leaning into Leadership podcast. As a ‘recovering high school principal’, Darrin shares strategies and lessons learned from 26 years in public education to help leaders gain clarity, find joy in their work, and walk in their purpose.
Connect with Darrin
on Linkedin,
on X @DarrinMPeppard,
On TikTok @DarrinMPeppard,
on Instagram @darrin_m_peppard,
on YouTube at Darrin M Peppard EdD,
at his website, https://darrinpeppard.edublogs.org/, and
on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/darrin.peppard.
Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.
In This Conversation:
0:27 - Who is Dr. Darrin Peppard?
2:04 - Darrin tells the story of his rocky start in school leadership
8:03 - How significant is mindset when it comes to the effectiveness of a school leader?
11:40 - What are the core ingredients of successful school leadership teams?
17:49 - What are the most common pitfalls of school leadership teams?
21:57 - What's the first step to repairing a broken system? (Question from @ElementalEducator)
25:24 - Advice for new principals and school leaders
28:40 - How can principals and school leaders take ownership of their calendars?
36:48 - How Darrin made his teachers feel safe with their principal
41:04 - The mission of the Leaning Into Leadership Podcast
44:28 - An area of learning for Darrin away from education: building a business
46:01 - A productivity hack: Darrin's daily routines
46:55 - An app that Darrin relies on: Clear
48:38 - People to follow: Lauren Kaufman, Sean Gaillard, and Josh Tovar
49:45 - What Darrin's streaming on TV: Hijack and Reacher
50:39 - How to connect with Dr. Darrin Peppard online
Connect with Me:
On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credit
Tropic Fuse by French Fuse
GO! by Neffex
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🔥 What is one mindset shift I need to make as a teacher in 2024?
🔥 Why do student-centered approaches matter now more than ever?
🔥 How can generative AI support project-based learning in the classroom?
Join me for this conversation with Hong Kong educator KYLE WAGNER as he shares his insights on these and other questions.
About This Guest: Kyle is the founder and lead PBL/Learning Design Coach for Transform Educational Consulting, an organization that empowers forward thinking schools and educators to create more globally, socially and emotionally aware citizens through project-based experiences and student-centered environments.
Kyle is also the former Coordinator of Futures Academy at the International School of Beijing, has 12 years classroom teaching experience, and worked as a Humanities Teacher at world-renowned High Tech High. He has authored The Power of SIMPLE and Where is the Teacher, hosts a popular podcast, and holds an M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership.
Connect with Kyle
on Linkedin,
on X @kwagssd3,
on Instagram @kylewagner3,
on YouTube at @transformschool,
and at his website, www.transformschool.com, and
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/transformyourschool.
Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.
In This Conversation:
0:28 - Who is Kyle Wagner?
1:58 - Kyle tells a story of losing his job in his second year of teaching
4:22 - In the age of AI, why do student-centered approaches matter now more than ever?
6:52 - Kyle explains what he means in the title of his book: Where is the Teacher?
9:09 - Shift: Moving student learning from content-driven to inquiry-driven
10:58 - Shift: Moving motivation from grades to problem-solving (deeper purpose)
13:36 - How can Chat GPT power deeper project-based learning experiences?
17:09 - "Simple designs beget complex behaviours"
21:33 - Kyle's work at the Transformative Learning Experiences Podcast
22:43 - Kyle's plans for his YouTube channel, @transformschool
24:34 - A passion outside of education: song-writing
26:08 - A productivity habit: reflecting in his journal every morning
26:58 - Kyle's morning routine
28:38 - Favorite tech tools: Chat GPT and Canva
29:35 - A book recommendation: The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay
30:59 - An educator to follow on LinkedIn: Benjamin Freud and Loni Bergqvist on LinkedIn
32:06 - What Kyle's streaming: Big Bang Theory
33:03 - How to connect with Kyle Wagner and follow him online
Mentions:
Connect with Me:
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On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credit
Tropic Fuse by French Fuse
GO! by Neffex
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🔥 How can we create a sense of belonging for every learner?
🔥 How can we make the physical spaces of our schools more welcoming?
🔥 What are 1-2 tangible daily practices that we can use to promote cultures of positivity in our schools?
Join me for this conversation with BC educator MORGANE MICHAEL as she shares her insights on these and other questions.
About This Guest: Morgane is a teacher and mother of two boys in Victoria, Canada. She is also a coach, speaker, and host of the KindSight 101 podcast. She has written two books: From Burnt Out to Fired Up (2021) and Blueprint for Belonging, A: Building a Positive School Culture From the Ground Up (2024).
Connect with Morgane
on Linkedin,
on X @MorganeMichael,
on Instagram @SmallActBigImpact,
on TikTok @Morgane.Michael,
on YouTube at Small Act Big Impact,
and at her website, https://morganemichael.com/.
Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.
In This Conversation:
0:30 - Who is Morgane Michael?
1:54 - Morgane's experience of not speaking English as a student
6:28 - Is belonging actually important in the learning environment?
10:20 - Daily practices that build cultures of positivity in our school
17:17 - How to make our physical spaces in our schools feel welcoming
23:37 - How boundaries contribute to a sense of belonging
27:16 - Morgane's sense of teacher morale across North America today
31:15 - Morgane's coaching services for educators looking to offer more
34:30 - Passions outside of education: kids, working out, and travel
35:23 - A productivity hack: the Pomodoro Technique
35:56 - An edtech tool pick: Canva
36:38 - Book recommendations: Atomic Habits, the Coaching Habit
37:19 - Inspiring educators to follow: Tyler Comeau, Lisa Baylis
38:14 - What Morgane's streaming: The Boys
38:58 - How to connect with Morgane and follow her work online
Mentions: James Clear, Michael Bungay Stanier, Tyler Comeau, Lisa Baylis
Connect with Me:
On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credit
Tropic Fuse by French Fuse
GO! by Neffex
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🔥 How can play-based learning change mindsets in Math class?
🔥 How can teachers develop core competencies in their students?
🔥 What can a collaborative learning model look like in your classroom?
Join me for this conversation with BC educator ASHLEY BODNAR as she shares her insights on these and other questions.
About This Guest: Ashley is a teacher in Coquitlam, Canada. She was a 2023 recipient of the Prime Minister’s Teaching Excellence Certificate of Achievement and is known for her work in inquiry, collaboration, and building students’ core competencies.
Connect with Ashley on Linkedin and on Instagram @teachreflectrepeat.
Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.
In This Conversation:
0:28 - Who is Ashley Bodnar?
1:27 - A story of resistance before collaboration
3:51 - What is a collaborative learning model?
7:43 - Beginning the teacher journey as a paraprofessional
10:22 - Teaching in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
13:30 - Core competencies for every student in BC
14:43 - Ashley's book aims to support core competency integration
17:07 - Play-based learning in the Math classroom
20:24 - Ashley's learning outside of education: yoga, wellness, self-care
21:30 - A productivity hack: bookmarking ideas on teacher Instagram
22:21 - Two edtech app picks: Canva and Classroom Screen
23:35 - Ashley's book recommendation: What Happened to You
24:29 - An educator to follow online: @edutopia
25:18 - What Ashley's streaming: the sitcom classics
25:56 - How to connect with Ashley online
Mentions: Dr. Peter Liljedahl, Judy Halbert, Linda Kaser, Oprah, Dr. Bruce Perry, Edutopia
Connect with Me:
On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credit
Tropic Fuse by French Fuse
GO! by Neffex
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🔥 Have generative AI tools killed the essay? 🔥 In a world of screens, why are paper books more important than ever? 🔥 How are smartphones changing the ways that students learn, and how should educators respond? Join me for this conversation with BC educator LISA GREEN as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Lisa is a teacher, author, and educational consultant in Victoria, Canada. Her master’s degree and ongoing work lead her to explore the connections between work, psychology, coaching, and learning. Connect with Lisa on Instagram @lisagreen_heretolearn and at her website, https://heretolearn.ca/. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:29 - Who is Lisa Green? 1:24 - An experience of professional adversity for Lisa 3:25 - Why Lisa wrote Outsmarted, the book 6:55 - Lisa's position on phone bans in schools and districts 11:13 - Why Lisa discourages students from taking phones to bed 15:23 - Why physical books are still important for students to read 20:04 - Is the essay dead in our schools? 23:31 - Teacher assessment in the age of generative AI 29:50 - How to build cultures of reflection and celebration of, for, and as learning 35:23 - Digital tools for student portfolios 38:45 - A learning passion outside of education: travel 41:13 - Productivity hacks for teachers and students 44:16 - Lisa's favorite app right now: Canva 45:11 - Book recommendation: Pat Summit's Reach for the Summit 46:25 - An educator to follow online: Trevor MacKenzie 48:41 - How to connect with Lisa Green online Mentioned in this conversation: Jonathan Haidt, Johann Hari, Canva, Pat Summit, Trevor MacKenzie Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 What is next for Jake Miller?
🔥 What does duct tape teach us about education technology?
🔥 How should teachers be thinking about AI tools as they return to school?
Join me for this conversation with JAKE MILLER as he shares his insights on these and other questions.
About This Guest: Jake is an accomplished educator, speaker, presenter, podcaster, and author. This fall, he enters his third year as a personalized learning specialist in Ohio.
Connect with Jake
on Linkedin,
on X, Instagram, and YouTube @JakeMillerEdu,
on his podcast Educational Duct Tape,
at his website, JakeMiller.net,
and in his book, Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset.
Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.
In This Conversation:
0:27 - Who is Jake Miller?
2:03 - Jake's ups, downs, and pivots from his last five years in education
6:45 - Jake's podcasting and YouTubing plans for 2024-2025
11:48 - Jake discusses his book, Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset
15:49 - How should educators be thinking about AI tools this fall?
18:39 - Jake lists 8 tools to learn about this fall
21:11 - How edtech tools can support student learning AND teacher sustainability
26:50 - The importance of fun and laughter in our buildings
30:28 - Jake's other learning outside of education
32:05 - A personal habit that Jake relies on: no work email at home
33:42 - An app that Jake is using a lot right now: Padlet
34:59 - Book picks: Drive by Daniel Pink and Never Enough by Jennifer Wallace
35:49 - Someone to follow: Molly Klodor, Dan Stitzel
38:09 - What Jake is watching: the Olympics
39:08 - How to connect with Jake Miller and Edu Duct Tape online
Mentioned in this conversation: Jennifer Womble, FETC, Holly Clark, Stephanie Jacobs, Kim Zajac, Padlet, Adobe Express, Canva, Gemini, Book Creator, Diffit, Magic School, Suno, Alfie Kohn, Daniel Pink, Jennifer Wallace, Molly Klodor
Connect with Me:
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On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credit
Tropic Fuse by French Fuse
GO! by Neffex
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🔥 What are some educational leadership norms worth challenging?
🔥 How are AI tools changing learning and instruction in rural school settings?
🔥 How can I define my personal mission and guiding principles as an educator?
Join me for this conversation with TYLER COMEAU as he shares his insights on these and other questions.
About This Guest: Tyler is a young school principal in rural Alberta, Canada, currently working on a doctorate in Educational Leadership. He is the creator of the Elemental Educator podcast and is in the process of publishing his first book. Tyler strives to redefine education through a transformative lens as he challenges the status quo.
Connect with Tyler
on LinkedIn,
on X @elementaleduc,
on Instagram @elemental_educator,
on YouTube @ElementalEducator,
and at his website, https://elementaleducator.com/.
Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.
In This Conversation:
0:00:00 - Welcome to this conversation, teachers.
0:31 - Who is Tyler Comeau?
1:39 - A story of adversity from Tyler's journey
3:57 - The mission and vision of The Elemental Educator Podcast
8:30 - How school leaders can approach values, mission, and vision
11:39 - How and why teachers should define their own professional mission
15:18 - A educational leadership norm that should be challenged
18:18 - How content creation has led to professional growth for Tyler
20:53 - How have AI tools impacted learning in rural schools?
23:21 - An area of learning outside of education: parenting
24:39 - A productivity hack: time blocking
25:57 - Two edtech tool recommendations: Nolej and WozEd
27:28 - Two book recommendations
29:31 - Someone to follow on social media: Dr. Selena Fisk
30:42 - A pick for a future guest on the podcast: Vikas Narang
32:44 - The best ways to connect with Tyler and the Elemental Educator
Mentioned in this episode: Vikas Narang, Dr. Selena Fisk, Nolej, WozEd, Stephen Covey
Connect with Me:
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On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credit
Tropic Fuse by French Fuse
GO! by Neffex
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🔥 What does it mean to lead from the middle? 🔥 How can we empower students and build student agency in 2024? 🔥 How can we build systems of continuous improvement in our schools? Join me for this conversation with education leader DANELLE ALMARAZ as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: With a focus on continuous improvement, Danelle equips leaders with the tools and mindset needed to enact lasting change by leading from the middle. Leadership development programs at InnovateED are designed to instill a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth, empowering educators at all levels to lead with purpose and vision. Connect with Danelle on LinkedIn, on X @AlmarazDanelle, on Instagram @dalmaraz007, and at https://innovateed.com/. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:28 - Who is Danelle Almaraz? 1:40 - A story of a reprimand from school administrators 5:07 - Danelle describes the vision for schools at InnovateEd 6:21 - Why is it important to lead from the middle in our schools? 10:03 - How students can empower students and build student agency 11:53 - Danelle's work with schools in Africa 13:31 - Spirals of inquiry in professional development 14:58 - A school that is getting it right: Park City, Utah 16:23 - A passion outside of professional learning: Math 17:15 - A productivity hack: collecting MVPs - Most Valuable Points 20:24 - An edtech tool that Danelle is loving: Perplexity.AI21:38 - Book recommendations: Schools on the Move, Leading the Whole Teacher 22:40 - Inspiring Danelle on social media: Catlin Tucker, Katie Novak 23:41 - Guest suggestions: Hakeem Subair, Kyle Wagner 24:10 - What Danelle's watching for fun: the Dodgers! 24:51 - How to connect with Danelle and InnovateEd online Mentioned in this episode: Allen Westover, Christopher Steinhauser, Allyson Apsey, Catlin Tucker, Katie Novak, Kyle Wagner, Hakeem Subair Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 What does a school culture of leadership look like? 🔥 What are the five pillars of effective school leadership? 🔥 What do teachers want more from their principals: presents or their presence? Join me for this conversation with education leader ALLYSON APSEY as she shares insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Allyson has been an award-winning school leader for nearly 20 years, leading all levels from elementary to high school. She is the author of several books—including What Makes a Great Principal, Lead with Collaboration and Leading the Whole Teacher. She currently serves districts, schools and organizations throughout the country as a keynote speaker, professional learning provider, and an Instruction and Leadership Coach with Creative Leadership Solutions. Connect with Allyson on LinkedIn, on X and Instagram @AllysonApsey, and at her website, https://allysonapsey.com/. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:28 - Who is Allyson Apsey? 1:33 - Allyson's experience with Imposter Syndrome 3:43 - How did 'What Makes a Great Principal' happen and who is it for? 7:33 - What are the Five Pillars of great principal work? 8:23 - How administrators can tap into the wisdom of teachers in their buildings 11:54 - What does a school culture of leadership look like and how do we build it? 12:58 - Encouragement for tired administrators who find it hard to be present 16:34 - How to begin building staff culture at a new-to-you school 19:20 - Other personal passions: history, documentaries, and people 19:57 - A productivity hack: writing when she's feeling it 20:53 - An app pick: Canva 22:14 - A book recommendation: Lead Like a Pirate 23:20 - Someone to follow: Jessica Cabeen 24:06 - A future guest suggestion: Jessica Gomez 24:45 - What Allyson is streaming during her down time 25:11 - Where to connect with Allyson online Mentioned in this episode: George Couros, Livia Chan, Dr. Ryan Daniel, Mentimeter, Beth Houf, Shelley Burgess, Jessica Cabeen, Jessica Gomez Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 What was one takeaway from ISTE 2024?
🔥 What does it take to write and publish a book for the first time?
🔥 What role does food play in the context of education and learning?
Join me for this conversation with Texas educator GABRIEL CARRILLO as he shares insights on these and other questions.
About This Guest: Gabriel Carrillo is an educational technology specialist in San Antonio, Texas and the author of Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons. He is also the host of The EdTech Bites Podcast and YouTube channel where he combines his two passions: educational technology and food.
Connect with Gabriel on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok @edtechbites. You’ll also find him on LinkedIn and at his website, edtechbites.com.
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0:00:00 - Welcome to a conversation for teachers about creativity, food, and learning!
0:27 - Who is Gabriel Carrillo from EdTech Bites?
1:22 - The story of the book: Cooking Up Experiences in the Classroom
9:29 - The mission of EdTech Bites
11:42 - Gabriel's creative journey: his why, a lesson learned, and a win from the work
14:48 - One thing Gabriel would do differently with his podcast launch
17:03 - Gabriel's takeaway from ISTE 2024 in Denver
19:57 - The EdTech Bites recording kit for the road
26:22 - Highlights from the ISTE 2024 food walking tour in Denver
30:58 - What is the significance of breaking bread together?
36:18 - A productivity app recommendation: Notion
37:00 - A book title pick: Beyond the Bulletin Board by Jed Stefanowicz
37:28 - An educator to follow: Carl Hooker
38:18 - What Gabriel and his wife are streaming these days
38:55 - Where to follow Gabriel Carrillo and EdTech Bites online
Mentions: Dr. Matthew Joseph, Alice Keeler, ISTE, Notion, Jed Stefanowicz, Carl Hooker
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🔥 What does it take to become an education content creator? 🔥 What do education leaders need to know about privacy issues in AI? 🔥 What roles will AR and VR technologies play in the future of learning? Join me for this conversation with Texas educator FONZ MENDOZA as he shares his insights. About This Guest: Fonz is a Professional Learning Specialist with expertise in educational technology and AI in education. He hosts the My EdTech Life podcast, where he interviews edtech startup founders, practitioners, and thought leaders. His current focus is on an AI in education initiative aimed at making technology more accessible and supportive for educators and students. You can connect with Fonz @MyEdTechLife on X, Instagram, and YouTube. You can also visit his website and connect with more of his work at https://www.myedtech.life/. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:00:00 - Welcome to Teachers on Fire! 0:28 - Who is Alfonso Mendoza? 1:53 - A story of adversity: the new demands of the pandemic 5:28 - An update on the doctoral writing process 11:55 - What is the mission of My EdTech Life? 18:55 - The origin story of My EdTech Life: beginning, lessons, and wins 28:00 - Should education content creators use separate social media accounts? 29:53 - What are the privacy and security issues related to students and generative AI? 36:48 - What are the worst case scenarios as generative AI tools relate to students? 48:20 - A universal message to educators regarding AI tools in 2024 54:26 - What is the future of AR and VR tools in K-12 education? 59:46 - Other passions for Fonz: streaming, podcasting, and content creation 1:00:50 - A daily personal habit that keeps Fonz on fire: prayer 1:02:01 - An edtech tool pick: Kapwing 1:03:30 - Book shoutouts: Beyond the Bulletin Board, The Promises and Perils of AI in Education 1:05:21 - People to follow on X: Jorge Valenzuela and Zac Bauermaster 1:06:50 - Future guest recommendations from Fonz: Ken Shelton, Dee Lanier 1:08:27 - What Fonz is streaming: the Great British Bake-Off 1:09:27 - Where to connect with Fonz and My EdTech Life Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 What are the biggest wins for teachers that generative AI can provide? 🔥 How can we help students avoid plagiarism while supporting the creative process? 🔥 Is it possible for ChatGPT to know too much about us? Join me for this conversation with New Jersey educator TIM BELMONT as he shares his insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Tim Belmont is a high school technology specialist and Language Arts teacher who has presented at many of the largest education technology conferences. In the classroom, he elevates student voices through technology-integrated English activities and implements podcasting as a modern public speaking medium. You can follow Tim on LinkedIn, on X @tbelmontedu, and at his website, https://www.timbelmont.com. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: Timestamps to be added shortly. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 What’s the purpose of assessment? 🔥 How can we rehumanize assessment through story? 🔥 What does it take to lead an assessment revolution in our schools? Join me for this conversation with NATALIE VARDABASSO as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Natalie has served as a high school and middle school teacher, instructional coach, and an assessment lead. Today, she’s an assessment speaker, consultant, author, and podcaster. She’s also the founder of The Empowerment Ecosystem, an online community that amplifies the impact of change agents in the K-12 education system. You can follow Natalie on Linkedin, on X and Instagram @Natabasso, on her website at empowermentecosystem.com/summit, and on her podcast, #EduCrush. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 1:06 - The MOMENT that prompted Natalie's obsession with assessment change 3:57 - What is the MISSION of the Empowerment Ecosystem Summit? 6:18 - What is the PURPOSE of assessment? 7:34 - How can STORY be used to rehumanize assessment? 10:14 - Is this a CAN'T do or DIDN'T do situation? 13:50 - Natalie on BONUS WORK and bonus marks for students 15:48 - What is the EduCrush PODCAST all about? 17:48 - How can competent teachers PIVOT PROFESSIONALLY out of the classroom? 21:17 - Natalie's ultimate FAIL STORY 25:00 - OTHER PASSIONS that light Natalie's fire: dance, music, and entrepreneurship 26:03 - Natalie's productivity hack: MORNING PAGES 27:28 - Someone to FOLLOW on social media: Danelle Almaraz 28:19 - An EDTECH APP pick: @curipod163 29:53 - A BOOK recommendation: 21 Lessons for the 21st Century 31:29 - What Natalie's STREAMING: Baby Reindeer 32:53 - How to CONNECT and FOLLOW Natalie online Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 What do we need to know about Depth of Knowledge? 🔥 How can schools build inclusive cultures and improve student behavior? 🔥 What are learning progressions, and how can they support student learning? Join me for this conversation with JENNIFER MOROZ as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Jen is a BC educator who is proud to teach, collaborate with educators across BC, and offer professional development in assessment frameworks. She is a proud member of the new EVOXE Global Consulting as an Indigenous educator (Métis-Cree). You can follow Jennifer on X @jenniferlmoroz, on her website at https://www.jenmo.org, and on her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@assessmentsyndicate. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:26 - Who is Jennifer Moroz? 1:26 - The sheer horror and untenable nature of report cards 3:41 - What Jen's Cree-Metis ancestry means to her 5:39 - What are learning progressions and how can they add clarity? 12:03 - What learning progressions are NOT (proficiency levels) 15:46 - What teachers sometimes miss about Depth of Knowledge 21:27 - BC educators want evidence-based tools to teach the curriculum 24:02 - What is the Assessment Syndicate? 28:05 - How can our schools strengthen their cultures and improve student behavior? 35:32 - A passion outside of education: physical fitness, daily walking 38:44 - A productivity hack: reading on her Kindle 40:03 - A source of inspiration: Thomas Guskey 40:47 - An edtech tool pick: Canva 42:12 - A book recommendation: Implementing Mastery Learning by Thomas Guskey 44:22 - A suggestion for a future guest: Kelsey McDonald 45:22 - What Jen's streaming on her TV these days 46:58 - How to connect with Jennifer Moroz and her resources Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 Are we about tasks or learning?
🔥 How do our beliefs about assessment shape absolutely everything we do?
🔥 How has it become acceptable to do nothing in a classroom, and what can we do about it?
Join me for this conversation with MELISSA DEAN as she shares her insights.
ABOUT THIS GUEST: Melissa is a high school math, science and ELA teacher who is passionate about reforming assessment and reimagining mathematics education. She is a developing inquiry and design thinking teacher who is constantly in reflection about her teaching practice and the state of education. She’s also the author of Unravel School: Reimagine Classrooms, Reinvent Assessment and Revive Learning.
You can follow Melissa on X and Instagram @dean_of_math and on her website at deanofmath.wordpress.com.
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🔥Is our influence making an impact? 🔥How can we live, work, and serve others in alignment with our assignment? 🔥How can we clear away the clutter of our lives and move our personal mission toward success? Join me for this conversation with CHIP BAKER as he shares his insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Chip is a fourth generation educator who has now served as a teacher and coach for over twenty-four years. He is a multiple time best-selling author, Youtuber, podcaster, transformational speaker and life coach. Find more from him at The Success Chronicles. You can follow Chip on X @ChipBaker19. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: Timestamps to be added shortly. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 How can we reach bored students in the classroom?
🔥 How can our gradebooks better support individual student growth?
🔥 How should teachers be thinking about AI and evidence of learning?
Join me for this conversation with TYLER RABLIN as he shares his insights.
ABOUT THIS GUEST: Tyler is an award-winning instructional coach and former ELA teacher for Sunnyside School District in Sunnyside, WA. He is also the owner of Tyler Rablin Consulting, a contributing writer for publications such as Edutopia, EdSurge, and EdWeek, and has been a featured speaker at conferences around the U.S. for his work with assessment and instructional technology. His book, Hacking Student Motivation, looks at the intersection between our assessment practices and what we know about motivation to provide learning experiences that build student self-efficacy, confidence, and hope.
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🔥 How can we assess our own social-emotional health, and what are some easy steps that we can take to strengthen it? Join me for this conversation with former Teacher of the Year WENDY TURNER as we dig into these and other critical questions. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Wendy Turner is an experienced elementary educator in Wilmington, DE with tremendous passion for and expertise in social emotional learning (SEL). She was named the 2017 Delaware Teacher of the Year after six years in the classroom and has received numerous awards and recognition for her work - this after changing careers to become a teacher at age 40. In 2023, Wendy published Embracing Adult SEL: An Educator's Guide to Personal Social Emotional Learning Success. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: Timestamps and highlights to be added soon. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 What’s your take on AI’s impact on K-12 education? 🔥 How can student voice and choice change the homework conversation? 🔥 What's your best advice for new teachers? Join me in LIVE conversation with ALEX VALENCIC as we dig into these and other critical questions. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Alex is an educator, former small business owner, Boy Scout leader, volunteer drug prevention specialist, and geek of all things. Since July 2021, he’s served as the Professional Learning Coordinator in Freeport, Illinois, organizing summer institutes, new teacher academies, and ongoing professional learning opportunities for all staff. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: Timestamps and highlights to be added soon. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 When is it time to leave the classroom? 🔥 Do teachers have any options outside of education? 🔥 What are the questions we must ask ourselves in order to determine whether or not we're where we should be Join me in conversation with Ashley Philipps as we discuss her journey, lessons learned, and the hopeful message that she shares with educators who are seeking a change. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: Timestamps and highlights to be added soon. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 How do you recharge your fire over spring break? 🔥 What advice would you share with new teachers? Join me and Lauren MacLean, Tim Stephenson, and Bryon Carpenter for this unique episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:22 - Who is Bryon Carpenter? 1:09 - Who is Tim Stephenson? 2:24 - Who is Lauren MacLean? 2:45 - Spring break highlights 4:13 - Activities that restore our fire 6:30 - Advice for new teachers 10:46 - Creative projects we look forward to Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 How can student-led conferences and portfolios transform learning and instruction? 🔥 What does meaningful feedback look like? 🔥 How can assessment practices empower our students? Join me in conversation with assessment author and speaker STARR SACKSTEIN as we dig into these and other important questions. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Starr Sackstein is a recovering perfectionist and now an assessment reforming enthusiast. Currently, she is the COO of Mastery Portfolio, LLC, an edtech start-up committed to helping schools move to standard-based communication. She also works with teacher teams to engage students in the learning process, advocate for personal growth, and effectively use student data to drive instruction. With over 16 years of experience in the classroom, Starr is an author, blogger, and speaker committed to changing the way we do assessment nationally and globally. You can connect with her work at MsSackstein.com and follow her on X @MsSackstein. Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: Summary to come shortly. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 How can you build better relationships with your students WITHOUT spending money or buying candy? 🔥 What are some quick and easy practices that will pay the biggest dividends in the life of your classroom? Join me in conversation with middle school teacher and technology advocate LAURA BOYD. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Laura is a middle school teacher who is passionate about edtech and SEL. She has presented at the district, local, and state levels, helping classrooms produce superior learning and rich student development. Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: Summary to come shortly. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
🔥 How can drama activities support learners of all ages? 🔥 What are some easy ways that we can bring drama into our classrooms? 🔥 Where should I go to get started with drama? Join me in LIVE conversation with drama teacher and author SAM MARSDEN as we dig into the power of drama for all learners. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Sam teaches drama, writes fiction, and produces drama teaching resources. She is the author of 100 Acting Exercises for 8 – 18 Year Olds and the Pocketful of Drama book series, which includes Acting Games for Improv, and Drama Games for Early Years. Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: Summary to come shortly. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
Join me and Phil Stringer in this conversation as we discuss Math, assessment, and the science of learning. PHIL STRINGER is the department head of mathematics at Crofton House School in Vancouver. With over 25 years in education, Phil has presented locally, nationally, and internationally on assessment and pedagogy. Outside of the classroom, he can be found coaching soccer or hiking with his family in the local mountains. Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: Summary to come shortly. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
It’s a thrill to get into creative design with elementary learners. Students at this age are fearless. They’re curious. They’re ready to create anything. And they’re ready to expand their creative powers. If you’re teaching in similar spaces, here is a list of tools, design challenges, and creative tasks that I’ve tried and recommend (I have no affiliation with any of these brands, products, or sites).
Read the whole blog post featured in this episode at https://teachersonfire.net/2024/02/09/7-creative-apps-that-i-use-with-my-elementary-design-students/. My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on X, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios New Year by Bad Snacks Night Run Away by An Jone Positive Fuse by French Fuse Smooth and Cool by Nico Staf GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
KIM STROBEL is a renowned motivational speaker, sought after by schools, businesses, and organizations worldwide. She specializes in empowering educators and professionals, equipping them with the necessary tools and strategies to shift their mindsets, reclaim their happiness, reignite their passion, and lead with purpose. Listen toher INCREDIBLE story and join this important conversation about building a sustainable life. Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: Summary to come shortly. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
I will never forget one of my high school science teachers. He was a good man. A decent person. His instructional practices weren’t exactly progressive, but he meant well. The biggest problem for him was that he had a very short fuse. Get under his skin, and things could really unravel. He would raise his voice. His skin would start changing colors. He would throw chalk at students. He would smash his speaking podium on the floor.
Read the whole blog post featured in this episode at https://teachersonfire.net/2024/01/29/this-one-thing-will-destroy-your-classroom-management/. My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on X, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios New Year by Bad Snacks Night Run Away by An Jone Positive Fuse by French Fuse Smooth and Cool by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
Should EFFORT and ATTITUDE be GRADED in PE class? Join me for this edited conversation with Josh Ogilvie as we tackle this and other challenges related to physical education, health, curricular standards, and assessment. Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: Summary and timestamps to come shortly. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Coupe by The Grand Affair GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
When it comes to names I trust in education, Danny Steele and Todd Whitaker are near the top of that list. They love people. They’re passionate about learning. They’re bold and don’t hesitate to tell it like it is. Essential Truths for Teachers isn’t a book about instructional practice. It’s not about classroom management techniques, the best uses of technology, or assessment. This book is more of a manifesto. It’s about the fundamental beliefs and values that teachers need to own in order to be successful. It’s a quick and easy read. I have no affiliation and gain nothing from sales of this book, but I highly recommend it. What follows are 17 essential truths that every teacher in the world should hear. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://teachersonfire.net/2024/01/22/17-powerful-quotes-from-essential-truths-for-teachers/. My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on X, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios New Year by Bad Snacks Night Run Away by An Jone Positive Fuse by French Fuse Smooth and Cool by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
I'm finally finished with vacationing, jet lag, and illness - now back in the interviewer's chair and excited to get back to the weekly podcast. DOK, inquiry, standards, and so much more: Here's the edited version of my conversation withErik Francis. Enjoy! Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:20 - Who is ERIK FRANCIS? 1:15 - What does Erik's daily life and work look like? 3:26 - A low moment in his professional journey 8:28 - How teachers can use Depth of Knowledge accurately? 17:48 - What does DOK mean? 19:22 - Don't a lot of the edtech tools and toys limit learners to DOK 1 or 2? 25:30 - Erik walks us through an inquiry framework for teacher questions and student learning 31:22 - Why is it so important to link instruction with curricular standards? 40:06 - "WHY are we doing this?" 45:48 - What else is setting you on fire in education today? 54:20 - Erik's learning outside of education that sets him on fire 57:52 - Apps that support Erik's learning: Duolingo and DDP Yoga 58:43 - Educators to follow on X: Josh Tovar, Jennifer Moroz 59:42 - A favorite edtech tool: Chat GPT 1:01:05 - A book recommendation 1:02:52 - A couple of podcast picks 1:03:49 - A podcast guest recommendation: Jennifer Moroz 1:05:06 - A YouTube channel suggestion 1:07:28 - An Amazon Prime endorsement: Reacher 1:08:38 - How Teachers on Fire can connect with Erik Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Coupe by The Grand Affair GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
Should student phones be banned in our K-12 schools? Join us for this debate - recorded live on Saturday, December 16, 2023. OPPOSING a ban on student phones is Christopher J. Nesi. Chris is a passionate educator, podcast host, and thought leader. With over 15 years of experience in the classroom, he has dedicated his career to helping educators integrate technology effectively and meaningfully into their instruction. Recently, Chris was recognized by his school community with Teacher of the Year honors. SUPPORTING a ban on student phones in our K-12 schools is Dr. Matt Rhoads. Matt is an instructional and edtech leader in adult education, K-12, and higher ed. He has experience in leading professional development, coaching, and supporting teachers. Matt has also authored 7 books on instruction, education technology, and our ever-changing education landscape. Where do you sit on this issue, Teachers on Fire? In This Conversation: Show notes to be completed at a later date. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
Welcome to the last edition of Saturday Morning Teacher Talk for 2023 and the indefinite future. I’ve enjoyed doing these mini-episodes but will be changing up my content format in 2024. Education X Posts Featured in This Episode: Teacher2Teacher asks: How do we let our students know their work is amazing? Joelie McCrary urges teachers to display student learning as much as possible. Tony Vincent shares a fun Friday entry: Quick Draw (found at quickdraw.withgoogle.com). Sketch a given word and see if the AI can guess your word based on your drawing. Tyler Rablin observes that students are more willing to take risks in their writing pieces or project designs when we de-emphasize grading. Trevor MacKenzie promises that co-designing learning experiences with and for students can be powerful stuff if only we can embrace our vulnerabilities and check our egos at the door. Pav Wander says that keeping a space at the back of her classroom for alternate seating has been very freeing and comfortable for her students (with picture). Stephanie Barrientos asks how we can better support student learning needs without burning out teachers. Susan Jachymiak says that sometimes teachers just need a reminder that we are all doing our best and we are doing enough. Tyler Rablin points out that when students use AI to complete an assignment, they are manifesting the belief that good grades are the ultimate goal - not learning. I sign off and thank my faithful viewers and listeners for tuning into this show throughout 2023. These weekly editions of Saturday Morning Teacher Talk will not continue in 2024, but you'll hear from me on the Teachers on Fire podcast interviews which will continue to air here. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credits: Coupe by The Grand Affair I Did That by Diamond Ortiz Memory Rain by Yung Logos Go! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
LYNNETTE EARLE is a high school teacher of 15+ years. She is currently teaching career-life education and a family studies ADST trio of courses as well as her own developed course: Intro to Careers in Teaching 12. Join this conversation to learn how Lynnette’s journeys with assessment, UDL, and design thinking are transforming her professional practice. In This Conversation: 1:03 - More about Lynnette's current teaching context 2:00 - A story of adversity from Lynnette's education journey 3:55 - What Beyond Report Cards and the Empowerment Ecosystem have meant to Lynnette 5:34 - Assessment topics that Lynnette has been thinking about lately 7:56 - How UDL is shaping Lynnette's thinking and teaching practice 10:54 - How learning targets work in collaboration with UDL 12:00 - "The IEP is just extra validating info." 12:40 - What ADST looks like in the higher secondary grades in BC 16:50 - Human-centred design thinking 17:11 - Lynnette's favorite ADST projects 20:20 - What's setting Lynnette on fire for education right now: her new course 23:05 - The LIT Education podcast (featuring students) 26:11 - An encouragement to other teachers: it's easy to start a podcast! 28:11 - A productivity habit: bullet journalling 30:18 - Dance classes outside of school 32:08 - Two people to follow on Education X 32:49 - An edtech tool recommendation 33:05 - A book pick 33:44 - A podcast suggestion: Embrace the Messy 34:37 - A future guest suggestion 35:11 - What Lynnette is streaming for fun these days 35:58 - The best ways to follow Lynnette online Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 9:00 Pacific and 12:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. Education X Posts Featured in This Episode: Howie Hua shares about a student self-reflection activity that he bookends at the beginning and end of his Math courses, starting with students posing in a photo frame that says "I Am a Math Person." Natalie Vardabasso reminds us of the True North of assessment: accurate grades = confident learners. Melissa D argues that if an assessment doesn't inform your teaching practice or your students' learning, there's no point in giving it. Lynnette Earle writes that IEPs simply confirm and validate the info that effective teachers already know about their learners. When it comes to AI tools in the classroom, Chey Cheney talks about modelling, demonstrating, being purposeful, transparent, and open. Kyle Niemis from Quizizz encourages teachers to consider installing the Quizizz Chrome extension, which makes YouTube-to-quiz even faster and easier than it was. A quick update on my holiday publishing schedule: I will record on December 16th, and then I'll be back to it on January 13th. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credits: Coupe by The Grand Affair I Did That by Diamond Ortiz Memory Rain by Yung Logos Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
ASHLEY AOKI is a settler and educator in School District #67 in British Columbia. She currently serves on the leadership team at the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education, and is passionate about educating for quality and equity so all learners can thrive. Join this conversation to learn how spirals of professional inquiry are changing Ashley's work and setting her on a new mission of collaboration. Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 9:00 Pacific and 12:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:57 - Ashley describes her current teaching context in Penticton. 3:19 - A story of adversity that Ashley faced in her education journey 6:14 - What is NOIIE? All about the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education 11:30 - More about Leading Through Spirals of Inquiry (by Kaser and Halbert) 12:45 - What IS a Spiral of Inquiry and what does it look like? 13:35 - What makes the Spiral of Inquiry such a powerful vehicle for professional learning 21:28 - Our next step toward reconciliation in education 25:20 - What's setting Ashley on fire: the upcoming Spirals of Inquiry Podcast (January 2024) 29:30 - Ashley's next step of professional development: administrative leadership 32:37 - A new support to her wellness: an oura ring 35:52 - Activities outside of the school that Ashley enjoys: running, reading, skate-skiing 37:01 - What is skate-skiing? 38:31 - One person to follow on X: Trevor MacKenzie 38:39 - An edtech tool pick: MyBlueprint 39:01 - A book recommendation: Feeling Seen by Dr. Jody Carrington 39:20 - Podcast picks: Free Range Humans and We Can Do Hard Things 40:20 - A YouTube channel selection 42:14 - The best ways to connect with Ashley online Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. Education X Posts Featured in This Episode: What's the best way to motivate more student learning? Natalie Vardabasso points us to authentic audience. Katie White shares a reproducible framework for student goal-setting that includes My Goal, Materials and Resources, Prior Knowledge and Skills, and Action Steps. Trevor MacKenzie encourages teachers to stick with the cultures of student self-reflection, feedback, and revision that we are building in our classrooms. Teacher 2 Teacher shares three daily formative questions that teachers can ask themselves about their own practice (credit: Donita Hicks). Tyler Rablin asks why we would never accept public performance reviews for teachers on the walls of our staff rooms but we do just that to our primary students. Roy Smith asks us NOT to tell our students "You should know this already." Zoe Branigan-Pipe sings the praises of a retired principal who left a positive impact on his community. Jason Kennedy reminds us that even as we savour the final bell on Friday, some of our students aren't celebrating quite so much. Let's make sure they feel the love while they're in our care. Julie Ann puts a positive spin on things, expressing that although November was "exceptionally brutal," she's looking for a positive momentum shift as she heads into November. Jay Wamsted comments on a narrative that we're seeing around teacher social media: the idea that admins just keep piling more on teacher plates until they reach the point of burnout. Melissa Aveling shares a fun text prompt that she applied to Microsoft's text-to-image tool to generate a cartoon-like self-portrait. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
JOSH TOVAR is the proud principal at Memorial Pathway Academy in Garland ISD. He’s been in education for over thirty years and has served at all levels from elementary to university. Josh is the proud son of Virginia and Jesus Tovar, a proud immigrant to the USA, and former US Marine. Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 9:00 Pacific and 12:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. IN THIS CONVERSATION: 0:53 - JOSH TOVAR is the proud principal at Memorial Pathway Academy in Garland ISD in Texas. 1:35 - About the unique mission of MPA and the immigrant story it supports 4:33 - Two stories of personal and professional adversity 10:57 - Why Josh tells the story of his school community and celebrates students 14:55 - How Unlock the Middle has impacted Josh's thinking and practice 20:25 - Josh's three pillars: faith, family, and fitness 24:30 - What time Josh goes to bed on school nights 25:00 - Setting Josh on fire: sharing the beauty of the education profession 30:04 - A professional goal for this year: speaking at NASSP in Tennessee 32:27 - What sets Josh on fire outside of school: being the best dad possible 34:39 - A productivity hack: phone apps that build quick photo collages 34:59 - Educators to follow on X 35:42 - Josh on edtech tools: "I'm still a paper guy" 36:28 - Two book picks: Four Agreements and Define Your Why by Barbara Bray 36:50 - Josh's podcast picks 37:41 - Who I should interview next on the podcast: Erik Francis 39:24 - A YouTube channel pick: JT Spotlights 40:56 - What the Tovar family is streaming these days 41:21 - The best ways for Teachers on Fire to follow Josh CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. Education X Posts Featured in This Episode: Emily asks: Do you provide time for students to reflect on their learning after a lesson or unit? If so, what strategies do you use? I look at some responses. I recall a George Couros suggestion about giving educators time to write and blog about their professional learning. Susan Jachymiak shouts out the Unsupervised Leadership podcast, so I take a quick look at the work they're doing on their website. Dr. Josh Kunnath decries the practice of using grades to penalize students for behavior, attendance, or missing assignments. We're no longer assessing learning in those cases. Natalie Vardabasso encourages educators to use accommodations to uncover student strengths despite deficits. Jeremy Jorgensen reminds us to integrate student writing into everything we do. If students can write well, they can think well. Jeremy also points to the power of walking as a reflective act. Walking = medicine. Chey Cheney points out that students are not robotic rule-following practitioners: we learn, we observe, we implement, refine, and tweak according to the unique needs of our learners and their environment. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
JASON KENNEDY is a 23 year veteran educator with experience in classrooms from elementary through college. He has served as an instructional coach, school building administrator and district administrator. His passion lies in collaborating with others in designing highest quality learning for all learners. Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 9:00 Pacific and 12:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Fast and Run by Nico Staf
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Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. Education X Posts Featured in This Episode: Tierney Kennedy asks "How would you creatively reduce teachers' workload/stress without reducing students' learning?" Dr. Matt Rhoads says that five years ago, he was against phone bans. Now in 2023, he calls on every single school in K-12 to ban phones. Roy Smith encourages teachers to give students more opportunities to write without being graded each and every time for the quality of their work. Marcus Luther argues that every teacher should have multiple systems in their classroom for affirming and celebrating students outside of traditional grades and feedback. Tyler Rablin describes how ELA teachers at his school or district are inviting students to describe their fictional characters and settings in Canva's AI image generator, with great results. Stacey Roshan draws attention to a Canva app called Equations (Beta), which gives educators some great tools to build and use equations for different purposes. CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
BRYAN GLOVER has served as a middle and high school teacher of science, principal, and district administrator. He is back in the classroom trying to bring to life a vision of learning that centers students' curiosity, agency, and creativity. Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 9:00 Pacific and 12:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. IN THIS CONVERSATION: * Current context in education * An experience of adversity: managing the dissonance between his vision for student agency and the very real constraints of the system * Motivation for writing reflectively about his professional learning journey * What is setting him ON FIRE in his teaching practice * Professional goals * Personal passions that set Bryan on fire outside of the classroom * A productivity app that sustains Bryan and helps him keep track of everything * Accounts to follow on X * Edtech tool picks * Book recommendations * A podcast that Bryan tunes into * A YouTube channel selection * What Bryan's streaming when he has no brainpower left * Where to follow Bryan online
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Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. Education X Posts Featured in This Episode: Teacher2Teacher shares a Vocabulary Throwdown frame, courtesy of Jill Webs. The frame allows students to work in two teams on a single shared Doc and race to properly populate the frame around a single vocabulary term. Monte Syrie challenges the assumption that students won't do the work if teachers won't grade it. Is that really true? I share some examples that speak to the contrary. Lynnette Earle encourages teachers to do the hard work and take risks, whether we're making changes to our assessment practice or trying new things in the classroom. Model the learning. Melissa D (Dean of Math) says that the feedback that we give our students should make them feel known. Wow. Such a great challenge to apply to the feedback that we share with students. Teacher2Teacher shares a powerful self-assessment frame for students, courtesy of Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker. Jeremy Jorgensen reminds us that with all the consumption that our students do, it's so important to give our students daily opportunities to make and create. Meagan Alfano suggests that we start using a new hashtag: #WhatIfEdu. Her first What If: "What if we just let kids read what they want to read?" TCEA shares a great graphic that reminds us of some quick and easy steps we can take to make our learning tasks and assessments more accessible for multilingual learners. Nicholas Emmanuele suggests that in his experience, good rapport with students doesn't seem to be going as far as it used to in terms of gaining student cooperation, effort, ethic, etc. Julie Ann points out just how much more work teaching is compared to where the profession was 20 years ago. Annick Rauch, author of the PheMOMenal Teacher, reminds us of this quote from Maya Angelou: every storm runs out of rain. Teacher2Teacher shares a list of 9 outstanding ChatGPT prompts that can help Math teachers. Canva for Education shares a fun post: name the idiom represented by four different AI-generated images. A few live viewers competed to name the images first. CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
MELISSA BLACK has been an early childhood educator and teacher leader for over fifteen years. She believes that all children are capable of learning and achieving great success and believes that the role of a teacher is truly the work of an activist and requires the skills of an artist. Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 9:00 Pacific and 12:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. IN THIS CONVERSATION with MELISSA BLACK: 0:47 - Current teaching context 1:14 - Story time: an extremely difficult teaching experience at a previous school 4:48 - Why she writes about professional learning on Medium 5:49 - What is setting her on fire in the area of elementary literacy 6:36 - Professional learning goal: clear and concise instructions for students 7:29 - A joy outside of the classroom: reading 8:04 - Replacing doomscrolling with writing 8:51 - Someone to follow on X: Sharyn Kish (@KinderKish here on YouTube) 9:26 - Edtech tool recommendation: Fundations Fun Hub 9:50 - Book recommendations 10:17 - Podcast pick: Sold a Story 10:47 - YouTube channel recommendation: English for ABC 11:14 - Streaming choice: fashion channels 11:49 - Where to follow Melissa Black online CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. MAKING NEWS on X THIS WEEK: What advice would you give a new teacher feeling that late-fall energy slump? (from Teacher 2 Teacher) Annick Rauch, full-time teacher and author of PheMOMenal Teacher, shares why she pushed herself to go for a run after 11 hours of report card writing. Tyler Rablin questions the need for tests or big assessments at the end of units that measure learning against a handful of standards at once. Tom Schimmer challenges traditional grading paradigms that put the weight of the assessment on the title (rather than the cognitive complexity). Marcus Luther asks his students these three check-in questions each month as a way to tune in to the needs of his learners. Monte Syrie explores the level up that occurs when we approach assessment AS instead of assessment OF. Sara Candela says that it's time to give students the gift of boredom. Boredom leads to building. Following up on the post from Marcus Luther, Adrian Neibauer shares six reflective questions that he asks his students on the regular. Emily points out that anyone can be a teacher. Not everyone can be an outstanding teacher. Christina says that her teacher superpower is getting middle schoolers to laugh at her bad jokes. Zach Groshell reminds students and learners of all ages to use slide decks effectively - not as presentation scripts. Scott Martin wonders if the advance of AI should be pushing education more in the direction of character formation instead of content memorization. Dr. Matt Rhoads lists his picks for top edtech tools of the year. Kyle Niemis shares an amazing list of 14 AI use case demonstrations from 14 tech coaches, including a shareable Google Sheet. Make sure to take advantage of this resource. CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
JEREMY JORGENSEN is a veteran teacher of 25 years who's passionate about learning, teaching, working with kids, and supporting educators. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. MAKING NEWS on X THIS WEEK: Natalie Vardabasso calls out a series of oppressive assessment practices that she "has something to say about." Natalie is back with another challenge: "Stop grading everything students do." Monte Syrie reflects on his change of thinking about "his" students being called out of class to attend other extracurricular activities. Jason Kennedy reminds us that we ALWAYS make an impact on relationships and learning in the classroom, whether we want to or not. Josh Ogilvie shares how one of his students only sees the act of assessment as an opportunity for teachers to call out instances where they are incapable or missing the mark. Alice Keeler shares a screenshot from Quizizz that illustrates a game mode that requires students to achieve mastery of a set of content before advancing. John Sowash lets us know that Gmail users can offer email recipients in-email availability calendars (they can choose a time slot from your calendar). CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. MAKING NEWS on X THIS WEEK: California's Governor Newsom just signed a bill requiring cursive writing (handwriting) to be taught to all students in grades 1-6. Here's why I think that is a terrible decision. Prodigy Education is encouraging teachers to support student out-of-school performances (sports, competitions, recitals). Here's why I think this is a dangerous precedent. TCEA shows how we can use "I noticed" to build relationships with our students (credit to FreshFromTheFourth Chey Cheney argues that we shouldn't discredit or discourage students from copying as a first strategy for finding a solution. Rolland (@RChids on X) shares suggestions for how we can reset our brains on the weekend before entering a new week. John Sowash shares some news from Google Slides: presenters can now draw and annotate directly on the Slides during presentations. CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios New Year by Bad Snacks Positive Fuse by French Fuse Summer in the Neighborhood by Bad Snacks Tropic Fuse by French Fuse Sunny Travel by Nico Staf Coupe by The Grand Affair Fast and Run by Nico Staf Go! By Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. MAKING NEWS on X THIS WEEK: Scare a teacher in four words! Thanks to @TeacherGoals for this fun challenge. Dr. Brad Johnson reminds us to show appreciation to our leaders during National Principals Month, and I shout out my principal, Andrea Wiebe. Empower your learning targets by using them, talking about them, reflecting on them with students. - Jason Kennedy Natalie Vardabasso points to the importance of crafting compelling learning goals. I interpret this on the micro (classroom) level AND on the macro. Why are we doing school at all? What's the point? Supporting the growth of the whole child looks like the core competencies, taught and reinforced at every grade level for students in British Columbia. 8 Ways to Scaffold Writing - created by @ValentinaESL and reshared by TCEA on X "Tell me more." The coaching question that feels like a hug from Eleana Aguilar. "Engagement isn't synonymous with fun. It's about stretching students' cognitive abilities." - @AliceKeeler on X Educator Ashley Aoki shares a very cool image of a learning profile (created on Canva). CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios New Year by Bad Snacks Positive Fuse by French Fuse Summer in the Neighborhood by Bad Snacks Tropic Fuse by French Fuse Sunny Travel by Nico Staf Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. MAKING NEWS on X THIS WEEK: In this edition: Bill Ferriter says that "Giving zeros is one of the most unprofessional actions a teacher can take." Do you agree or disagree? Tom Schimmer suggests that opposition to standards-based grading really comes from teacher desire to coerce students into compliant behavior. Agree or disagree? What makes feedback powerful? Trevor MacKenzie shares a must-have list. Howie Hua allows his students to chat with each other for five minutes before their tests - no writing aloud. From Todd Finley (via TCEA) shares 13 Brain Blast Review Activities. If you've reached the end of a unit of study and you're looking to consolidate student learning, check out this menu. Marcus Luther shares a self-assessment that he uses in his high school writing courses that makes great use of the Google Doc drop-down features. How do students assess their own evidence of learning and why? Marcus Luther lists three must-haves that must be present in order to help teachers adopt new practices or strategies. Bethany Hill argues that "Recess is a right, not a privilege. It is instructional time, not something extra. Every kid deserves recess. Every single one." Technology Laura shares her top 10 edtech tools. Is there an app on this list that is new to you? Paul Cardoza (live viewer on LinkedIn) asks: Is it a problem that some schools seem to be focusing more on social-emotional learning than on academics? I share some thoughts on this. CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios New Year by Bad Snacks Positive Fuse by French Fuse Summer in the Neighborhood by Bad Snacks Tropic Fuse by French Fuse Sunny Travel by Nico Staf Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. MAKING NEWS on X THIS WEEK: Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, going LIVE every Saturday morning. Join the conversation and see your comments featured live on the broadcast! In this edition: Chey Cheney observes Truth and Reconciliation Day - Canada's national holiday and annual invitation to reflection on our ongoing journeys of restoration and reconciliation. Ashley Aoki shares how her BC school marked Orange Shirt Day. Teacher2Teacher (via SELebrateYOU) shares a new take on TGIF: What did you TRUST in this week? What were you GRATEFUL for this week? What INSPIRED this week? What was FUN this week? What are some mental fitness activities that have a positive impact on your ability to manage challenging situations in your daily work? Is aiming for "a slow burn" a more realistic outcome than burnout, teachers? Is that a positive metaphor? Joy Kirr strengthens her mental fitness by collecting wins and 7th grader quotes from each week. Jarrett Lerner shares a picture of a public commitment wall: teachers write their promises and commitments to students for the year. From Jon Gordon: 7 small steps to take that will set every new day on a positive course. John Sowash laments Google's announcement that Google Jamboard will no longer be a thing, but he suggests three alternatives: Google Slides, FigJam, and Canva. CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios New Year by Bad Snacks Positive Fuse by French Fuse Summer in the Neighborhood by Bad Snacks Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. On X This Week: 0:45 - Where are YOU on the Teacher Hierarchy of Needs right now? (Dr. Brad Johnson) 3:33 - Tony Vincent shows off the new Quizizz AI feature that will automatically generate quizzes based on any selected YouTube video, URL, PDF, PPT, or text prompt. 6:24 - Tony Vincent also shares an exciting feature coming to Google Slides collaborations: live pointers! (Partners can see exactly where their partners are working on the slide.) 8:01 - Assessment expert Tom Schimmer makes the point that pre-assessment as an advanced version of what has yet to be taught is pointless. 10:39 - Adam Grant observes that schools tend to favor the fastest sprinters (thinking of timed tests), but life functions more like a marathon that rewards learners who ask the right questions. 11:51 - Do you run out of time to finish your lessons? Marcus Luther encourages us to take a deep breath and leave it for the next class - everything is going to be just fine. 13:41 - A fun test for teachers: How many of these student words do you recognize? CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios New Year by Bad Snacks Positive Fuse by French Fuse Summer in the Neighborhood by Bad Snacks Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
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Here's what we discussed on this edition of the show: * How many hours of school work are you putting in daily outside of contractual hours? (Fixing Education)
* My colleague dreads coming to work each day. What can I say to them? (Crappy Teacher)
* How are you building culture in your classroom and school using physical contact? (Zac Bauermaster)
* When teachers are policing student Crocs in schools, who wins? (Jay Wamsted)
* "I don't assign NEW work that MUST be completed at home." (Jay Wamsted)
* LEARN = Reflect, Solve, Create, Grow, and Think. (Bethany Hill)
* What makes a good apology? (Adam Grant)
* "It's okay that you didn't meet the standard." (Monte Syrie)
* Pawan Wander shares how she introduced creative constraints to her students using LEGO.
* Are you able to wind down and truly relax during your lunch hour? (Chey Cheney)
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Dear New Teacher, Thank you for joining the teaching community. Thank you for your commitment to the learning and growth of our little people. Thank you for bringing your optimism, your ideas, your passions into our world. We love you. We need you. We’re glad you’re here. And it’s because we appreciate you that we want to help you make it. We want to see you grow, not go. We want this work to give you life, not take it from you. So with that in mind, here are some tips and strategies that will help you survive and thrive in your toughest years of teaching.
Short monologue episodes like this one are based on my written reflections, which you can read any time at teachersonfire.net. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://teachersonfire.net/2023/07/24/the-magic-and-misery-of-student-video-submissions/ My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. If you’d like to engage further in education conversations, please connect with me @TeachersOnFire on any social media app. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Distant Love by Causmic Flight to Tunisia by Causmic Memory Rain by Yung Logos Mirror Mirror by Audio Hertz Road Tripzzz by Ofshane How’s It Supposed to Feel (Instrumental) by NEFFEX *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
Here's the bitter truth about student video submissions. They take forever to fully review. FOREVER. Some of my dear students sincerely expect me to watch every second of everything they post. Bless their hearts, but I can’t meet that demand and stay sane at the same time. What are we to do? Should we just give up and avoid video submissions altogether? Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can read any time at teachersonfire.net. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://teachersonfire.net/2023/07/24/the-magic-and-misery-of-student-video-submissions/ My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. If you’d like to engage further in education conversations, please connect with me @TeachersOnFire on any social media app. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios Tropic Fuse by French Fuse Tangled by Emmit Fenn Coupe by The Grand Affair *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
The next morning, my principal was his usual encouraging self. At first. “Great email, Tim. Your communication was professional as always. There’s just one small issue.” Uh oh. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can read any time at teachersonfire.net. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://teachersonfire.net/2023/07/17/how-i-learned-a-lesson-about-student-privacy/. My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. If you’d like to engage further in education conversations, please connect with me @TeachersOnFire on any social media app. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios Tropic Fuse by French Fuse How’s It Supposed to Feel (Instrumental) by NEFFEX *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
My creative silence is both a symptom and a cause, so finding the time and bandwidth to create again is bringing my fire back this summer. How are YOU recharging, colleague? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
What does the world’s most successful YouTuber have to say about creativity, learning, and education? [TIMESTAMPS BELOW]
0:00:00 - Meet Mr. Beast! He's the world's most successful YouTuber. 0:27 - What does Jimmy think about education, learning, and creativity? 0:52 - Lesson 1 from Mr. Beast: Extreme learning guarantees extreme results. 2:09 - Lesson 2 from Mr. Beast: It's still possible to start at zero and become a master artist. 3:36 - Lesson 3 from Mr. Beast: Accelerate your growth by learning with others. 5:17 - Lesson 4 from Mr. Beast: For significant results, action is everything. 6:31 - Lesson 5 from Mr. Beast: Proficiency requires resilience through adversity. 7:36 - Lesson 6 from Mr. Beast: Failure is an essential part of the learning process. 9:33 - Lesson 7 from Mr. Beast: Traditional schooling isn't always a path to success. 11:55 - Lesson 8 from Mr. Beast: Creative work can thrive where friendships fail. 13:43 - Lesson 9 from Mr. Beast: A creative life is a fulfilled life. 15:31 - Reflecting on the creative journey and learning legacy of Mr. Beast.
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Are you ever bothered by school emails or communications stealing your personal time? Here are two radical suggestions that have been game-changers for me. Let me know what you think. TIMESTAMPS 0:00:00 - The problems of phone-related stress for teachers 1:43 - Scheduled emails problem no. 1: they waste too much time 2:09 - Scheduled emails problem no. 2: they create unnecessary confusion 2:31 - Scheduled emails problem no. 3: email avalanches are stressful 3:02 - What do teachers think of scheduled emails? 4:09 - Radical phone habit no. 1: Keep your phone out of your bedroom at night 5:26 - Radical phone habit no. 2: Keep your phone permanently on Do Not Disturb 7:11 - Should teachers take all work communication off their phone? My thoughts. 8:37 - You're not a victim, teachers! You control your phone. ⭐️ CONNECT with TEACHERS on FIRE ⭐️ On YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@TeachersOnFire On LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ On MEDIUM - https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire On TWITTER @TeachersOnFire - https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire On the WEBSITE - https://teachersonfire.net/ *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support
I’m writing this post from a delightful cafe in a quaint little touristy town near my home.
The sunshine is pouring in through three walls of windows.
Steam from my freshly brewed coffee wafts lazily upward.
A creamy slice of carrot cake sits waiting to be consumed.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/you-can-love-teaching-love-your-students-and-love-time-away-12f2c3750c28.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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Chef Brian by Latasha
Dude by Patrick Patrikios
Tropic Fuse by French Fuse
How’s It Supposed to Feel (Instrumental) by NEFFEX
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Love or hate the policy decision — speaking, teaching, and breathing just became physically easier for exhausted educators across North America.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
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My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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Dude by Patrick Patrikios
New Year by Bad Snacks
Turtle Time by Verified Picasso
Steps by Anno Domini Beats
Fast and Run by Nico Staf
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The reality: not every student has submitted the required products for a particular learning activity by the due date or deadline. What should the responsible teacher do?
Here’s how some teachers respond:
They update checklists of unsubmitted assignments on a weekly or daily basis.
They regularly post names of students whose work is overdue on the classroom whiteboard or digital equivalents. Missing essays: Brian, Jackie, Solomon, Jenny, Stefan.
They meet 1:1 with the students whose work is missing.
They email students or send direct reminders via the LMS.
They set up special study hall sessions (at recess breaks, lunch breaks, or after school) that offending students must attend in order to complete and submit all required assignments.
They email parents to inform them of the specific assignments that their children have not submitted.
These teachers mean well. And some of these measures have their place, at least in spirit.
But it’s also true that this pattern of teacher behavior can become a bottomless pit. All of the tracking and communication I’ve listed here can take huge amounts of time on top of everything else a teacher must do week in and week out.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/heres-your-permission-to-stop-chasing-missing-student-assignments-c5685c526441.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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Flight to Tunisia by Causmic
Tangled by Emmit Fenn
Road Tripzzz by Ofshane
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Business as Usual by Causmic
Anthem by The Grand Affair
Fast and Run by Nico Staf
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I knew that if we were to improve this student-teacher relationship and get learning back on track, this student would need to feel fully heard by the teacher. And the teacher would need to feel heard by the student. A meeting seemed like a logical next step.
But I wanted to approach this very carefully. I wanted to think about ways to allow the student to feel heard without creating a slam session against the teacher. And I wanted to allow the teacher to feel heard by the student without them feeling collectively dumped on. So I worked with my principal to craft a professional first: a mediation agenda.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/when-a-middle-school-student-goes-on-strike-mapping-next-steps-e13c327fe569.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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Flight to Tunisia by Causmic
Tangled by Emmit Fenn
Anthem by The Grand Affair
Road Tripzzz by Ofshane
Fast and Run by Nico Staf
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We recognize that our assessment beliefs and practices fundamentally shape every other aspect of learning that occurs in the school environment.
As such, we engage in constant professional learning and seek to apply evidence-based thinking to our practices.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/what-is-the-purpose-of-assessment-a1c4be4d7635.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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Flight to Tunisia by Causmic
Tangled by Emmit Fenn
Road Tripzzz by Ofshane
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Fast and Run by Nico Staf
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Following the thread, I had a startling realization. It’s a thought that I’m sure has crossed many educators’ minds over the last two years.
We don’t even let our middle schoolers behave like this.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/compassion-over-cancellation-seeing-the-humanity-across-the-aisle-2ea326ed7a8c.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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Flight to Tunisia by Causmic
Tangled by Emmit Fenn
Road Tripzzz by Ofshane
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Fast and Run by Nico Staf
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How could you be so sure that your wonderful class or school community was X … only to hear that others view it as Y?
Simple. You’re doing lots of great things within your own walls. But you’re doing a really bad job of telling your story.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/why-schools-must-tell-their-stories-d51f04d392f8.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
SONG TRACK CREDIT
Flight to Tunisia by Causmic
Tangled by Emmit Fenn
Road Tripzzz by Ofshane
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Fast and Run by Nico Staf
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Dale Carnegie once said that “A person’s name is to that person, the sweetest, most important sound in any language.”
And so it is. If we want to build meaningful culture, community, and relationships in our schools, we need to learn our students’ names.
This is one way to do it.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/my-best-hack-for-memorizing-student-names-4c005a24beae.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
SONG TRACK CREDIT
Flight to Tunisia by Causmic
Tangled by Emmit Fenn
Road Tripzzz by Ofshane
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Fast and Run by Nico Staf
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This episode comes to you from a Tim Hortons coffee shop. Host Tim Cavey is joined by fellow edu podcasters Tim Stephenson (Science 360) and Bryon Carpenter (Fresh Air at Five).
This is a learning conversation. We talk about what’s firing us up, the content that keeps us going, and the practices that stoke our fires. Join us.
My guests today are:
- Bryon Carpenter @BryonCar: Husband, father, teacher, fisherman, carpenter. Google Certified, EdTech leader. One Word for 2022 is Presence. Podcaster: @freshairatfive
- Tim Stephenson @AstroStephenson: Host of the podcast Science360 podcast • Recipient of the 2018 Prime Ministers Award of Canada • Author: Beyond the Classroom • Teach Better blogger • TEDX speaker
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
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Fast and Run by Nico Staf
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Guess what, administrators. If you want your educators to teach responsively, dynamically, and sustainably, then you’ve got to create safe spaces for experimentation.
That means that it has to be okay for teachers to try some new things. To leave the familiar from time to time. To make spontaneous decisions. And to make mistakes.
That means that it has to be okay for you as an administrator to walk into a classroom where the lesson plan hasn’t been completely defined. Where the learning activity has yet to appear in a unit plan. Where the teacher asks students to try out new technologies that don’t work exactly as intended.
That has to be okay with you. Because if it’s not — if every instructional decision has to be planned, defined, and described in advance — then experimentation simply won’t happen as often. Or ever.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/its-okay-to-be-messy-at-the-start-c4471dc2888c.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire)
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Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
SONG TRACK CREDIT
Flight to Tunisia by Causmic
Tangled by Emmit Fenn
Road Tripzzz by Ofshane
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Fast and Run by Nico Staf
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Think for a moment.
What if there was a physical skill that could actively determine an adult’s willingness to write virtually anything of length for any reason?
What if this single skill determined whether basic academic tasks required minutes or hours?
And what if proficiency in this same skill dramatically limited or expanded the number of academic options available to students outside of high school?
Wow. That’s huge, right?
If such a skill existed, you would think it would get a LOT of attention in our K-12 education systems.
I believe such a skill does exist.
But it hardly receives a mention.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/the-overlooked-skill-that-no-one-is-talking-about-cd3ce10a5dc.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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Put your K-12 assessment tools to the test with 15 powerful questions.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/level-up-your-summative-assessments-with-this-checklist-3f05312b7ba2.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire)
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On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
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We’re all developing learners. Every last one of us.
As adults, we often have the luxury of walking away from learning that proves difficult or doesn’t interest us. Students in our current models of K-12 (or at least K-8) don’t usually have that option.
So when we see our kids in the learning pit, let’s not panic or shame.
Instead, let’s engage in thoughtful conversations. Let’s ask helpful questions. And let’s see what we can do to give them a helping hand.
And we’ll celebrate the growth that follows.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/we-are-all-developing-learners-4cc3288aea63.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
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Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
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In 2017, I attended ISTE in San Antonio, Texas. ISTE, or The International Society for Technology in Education, hosts the largest conference for educational technology in the world.
My first visit to the exhibitors’ hall was eye-opening.
Wow, I thought. There are a lot of edtech companies in education right now.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/are-we-using-too-many-apps-in-education-430819c86ae3.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
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Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
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I first read Ron Berger’s Leaders of Their Own Learning in 2018, and I’ve been sold on the power of learning targets ever since. I believe they’re an essential part of successful instruction, assessment, and student learning.
I post learning targets on my Google Docs. On Slides. On Classroom. On Seesaw. I try to refer to them often in my instruction. And I ask students to use our targets to assess their own learning.
But how much attention do students really give to learning targets? Do they actually mean anything or do they just amount to irrelevant teacher talk and background noise?
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/my-students-are-actually-thinking-about-learning-targets-da90d8db352c.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
CONNECT with ME
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On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire)
On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
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Choosing the path of sanity and sustainability isn’t easy at first.
It requires trusting the process.
It involves sharing agency and ownership with students.
It requires the release of teacher guilt formed by the wages mindset of assessment.
But take courage, colleagues.
This is the path to joy in our work.
The path to doing what we love to do.
The path to reclaimed weekends and holidays.
The path to healthier humanity and more emotional margin for students, colleagues, and family members.
And, if you’re still not convinced: it’s also the path to deeper student learning.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/finding-the-path-to-sanity-sustainability-and-deeper-student-learning-97dfe61e24cc.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
CONNECT with ME
On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire)
On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
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Flight to Tunisia by Causmic
Tangled by Emmit Fenn
Road Tripzzz by Ofshane
Mirror Mirror by Audio Hertz
Fast and Run by Nico Staf
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In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey is a panel of educators who are passionate about the learning opportunities created by virtual whiteboard tools. Join Melissa Aveling, Kate Stevens, Lise Farquhar, Tim Belmont, and Jeffery Frieden on an audio tour of Google Jamboard, Padlet, Whiteboard.fi, and Whiteboard.chat. Whether you’re well-versed in these tools or a complete newbie, I can promise that you’ll be inspired by the ideas shared here.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
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@fungooli - https://twitter.com/fungooli
@KateTeaching - https://twitter.com/KateTeaching
@L_Farquhar_IB - https://twitter.com/L_Farquhar_IB
@TBelmontEDU - https://twitter.com/tbelmontedu
@SurthrivEDU - https://twitter.com/SurthrivEDU
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As of this post, I’m still appearing weekly on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time/11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. I’d love to see you join us and would be happy to feature your questions and comments on the show!
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On LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey
On MEDIUM - https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On TIKTOK @TeachersOnFire
On TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/teachersonfire
On TWITTER @TeachersOnFire - https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire
On VOXER @TeachersOnFire - https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire
On the WEBSITE - https://teachersonfire.net/
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In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey is joined by Becky Keene and Kathi Kersznowski, authors of Sail the 7 Cs with Microsoft Education: Stories from around the World to Transform and Inspire.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
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Kathi Kersznowski @Kerszi - https://twitter.com/kerszi
Becky Keene @BeckyKeene - https://twitter.com/BeckyKeene
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As of this post, I’m still appearing weekly on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time/11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. I’d love to see you join us and would be happy to feature your questions and comments on the show!
⭐️ CONNECT with TEACHERS on FIRE ⭐️
On CLUBHOUSE @TeachersOnFire
On FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachersonfire
On INSTAGRAM @TeachersOnFire - https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire
On LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey
On MEDIUM - https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On TIKTOK @TeachersOnFire
On TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/teachersonfire
On TWITTER @TeachersOnFire - https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire
On VOXER @TeachersOnFire - https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire
On the WEBSITE - https://teachersonfire.net/
On YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
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What’s our ultimate vision for Seesaw?
We want to use Seesaw to help us strengthen our culture of growth, reflection, and learning.
We want the Seesaw journal to be so informative that engaged parents and reflective students have a clear sense of their learning progress every step of the way. No surprises at report card time.
We want the Seesaw journal to be a source of celebration, pride, and joy for every diverse learner in our community.
We are ALL learners, after all: even as educators — especially as educators and lead learners — we continue to grow, evolve, and change. We try, we fail, and we try again. We constantly inquire, we uncover, and we apply new information to upgrade our skills and expand our knowledge.
We haven’t arrived, and that’s okay, because none of us can say where our own final destination lies.
That’s the beauty of learning. And that’s what Seesaw makes space for.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/defining-our-seesaw-mission-and-vision-54bcb0e49324.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire)
On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
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Flight to Tunisia by Causmic
Tangled by Emmit Fenn
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In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with educators who are passionate about improving the shape of professional learning: Mark Ryan, Vince Bustamante, Min Suh, Kate Stevens, and Jeffery Frieden. We discuss best practices for most powerful professional learning, asynchronous tools, how to capture in-house expertise, gamification, and more.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
⭐️ CONNECT with THESE INSPIRING EDUCATORS on TWITTER ⭐️
Mark Ryan @RunEducator - https://twitter.com/RunEducator
Vince Bustamante @VinceBusta - https://twitter.com/VinceBusta
Min Suh @MinaYaoong - https://twitter.com/minayaoong
Kate Stevens @KateTeaching - https://twitter.com/KateTeaching
Jeffery Frieden @SurthrivEDU - https://twitter.com/SurthrivEDU
⭐️ CATCH the NEXT TEACHERS on FIRE ROUNDTABLE LIVE ⭐️
As of this post, I’m still appearing weekly on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time/11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. I’d love to see you join us and would be happy to feature your questions and comments on the show!
⭐️ CONNECT with TEACHERS on FIRE ⭐️
On CLUBHOUSE @TeachersOnFire
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On INSTAGRAM @TeachersOnFire - https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire
On LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey
On MEDIUM - https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On TIKTOK @TeachersOnFire
On TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/teachersonfire
On TWITTER @TeachersOnFire - https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire
On VOXER @TeachersOnFire - https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire
On the WEBSITE - https://teachersonfire.net/
On YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
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Business as Usual by Causmic
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Distant Love by Causmic
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In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with the well-loved Chey Cheney and Pav Wander, co-hosts of The Staffroom Podcast and The Drive with Chey & Pav. Find out what sets these two Toronto educators on fire and what motivates them to share their ideas.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
⭐️ CONNECT with THESE INSPIRING EDUCATORS on TWITTER ⭐️
Chey Cheney @MrCCheney - https://twitter.com/mrccheney
Pav Wander @PavWander - https://twitter.com/PavWander
The Staffroom Podcast @StaffPodcast - https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
⭐️ CATCH the NEXT TEACHERS on FIRE ROUNDTABLE LIVE ⭐️
As of this post, I’m still appearing weekly on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time/11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. I’d love to see you join us and would be happy to feature your questions and comments on the show!
⭐️ CONNECT with TEACHERS on FIRE ⭐️
On CLUBHOUSE @TeachersOnFire
On FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachersonfire
On INSTAGRAM @TeachersOnFire - https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire
On LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey
On MEDIUM - https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On TIKTOK @TeachersOnFire
On TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/teachersonfire
On TWITTER @TeachersOnFire - https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire
On VOXER @TeachersOnFire - https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire
On the WEBSITE - https://teachersonfire.net/
On YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
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Business as Usual by Causmic
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Distant Love by Causmic
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In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with guests Kevin Van Lagen, Nikki Lavergne, Melody McAllister, Tammy G. Neil, and Dr. Casey T. Jakubowski to discuss the state of rural education today.
What are the WINS worthy of celebration in rural education?
What are the biggest CHALLENGES that rural educators and learners face today?
How is TECHNOLOGY changing the learning landscape?
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
⭐️ CONNECT with THESE INSPIRING EDUCATORS on TWITTER ⭐️
Kevin Van Lagen @PrairiPrincipal - https://twitter.com/prairiprincipal
Nikki Lavergne @LavergneNikki - https://twitter.com/LavergneNikki
Melody McAllister @MJMcAlliwrites - https://twitter.com/mjmcalliwrites
Tammy Neil @TG_Neil - https://twitter.com/TG_Neil
Dr. Casey Jakubowski @CaseyJ_EDU - https://twitter.com/CaseyJ_edu
⭐️ CATCH the NEXT TEACHERS on FIRE ROUNDTABLE LIVE ⭐️
As of this post, I’m still appearing weekly on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time/11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. I’d love to see you join us and would be happy to feature your questions and comments on the show!
⭐️ CONNECT with TEACHERS on FIRE ⭐️
On CLUBHOUSE @TeachersOnFire
On FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachersonfire
On INSTAGRAM @TeachersOnFire - https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire
On LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey
On MEDIUM - https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On TIKTOK @TeachersOnFire
On TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/teachersonfire
On TWITTER @TeachersOnFire - https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire
On VOXER @TeachersOnFire - https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire
On the WEBSITE - https://teachersonfire.net/
On YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
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Business as Usual by Causmic
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Distant Love by Causmic
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In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with Rita Rai, Nadia Irshad, and Peter Anderson from Glarea Elevated Learning (https://glareaschool.com/), a school that is charting a unique path to learning and instruction.
What is challenge-based learning, how does it help students, and how does it fit with inquiry and other approaches to instruction? You’re about to find out.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
⭐️ CATCH the NEXT TEACHERS on FIRE ROUNDTABLE LIVE ⭐️
As of this post, I’m still appearing weekly on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time/11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. I’d love to see you join us and would be happy to feature your questions and comments on the show!
⭐️ CONNECT with TEACHERS on FIRE ⭐️
On CLUBHOUSE @TeachersOnFire
On FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachersonfire
On INSTAGRAM @TeachersOnFire - https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire
On LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey
On MEDIUM - https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On TIKTOK @TeachersOnFire
On TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/teachersonfire
On TWITTER @TeachersOnFire - https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire
On VOXER @TeachersOnFire - https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire
On the WEBSITE - https://teachersonfire.net/
On YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
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Business as Usual by Causmic
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Distant Love by Causmic
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In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with five Latina superintendents who are providing bold leadership to school districts in California (and now Texas). It’s a tremendous honor to bring you their stories.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
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@AMRamsey13 - https://twitter.com/amramsey13
@RebecaJAndrade - https://twitter.com/rebecajandrade
@LoriGonzalezEDU - https://twitter.com/LoriGonzalezEDU
@SuptMMPoulin - https://twitter.com/SuptMMPoulin
@ZJGalvan - https://twitter.com/zjgalvan
⭐️ CATCH the NEXT TEACHERS on FIRE ROUNDTABLE LIVE ⭐️
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⭐️ CONNECT with TEACHERS on FIRE ⭐️
On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire)
On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
On the Website: https://teachersonfire.net/
On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire)
On Twitch @TeachersOnFire (https://www.twitch.tv/teachersonfire)
On Clubhouse @TeachersOnFire
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Distant Love by Causmic
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In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with five educators from the Assessment Consortium of BC. The purpose of ACBC is “To foster growth in assessment literacy for educators in British Columbia that will lead to sustainable and equitable practices, benefiting learners from K to post-secondary.” Whether you’re a British Columbian educator or not, if you’re interested in learning more about assessment practices in K-16, this conversation is for you.
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Shannon Schinkel @DramaQueenBRC (https://twitter.com/dramaqueenbrc)
Josh Ogilvie @JoshOgilvie4 (https://twitter.com/joshogilvie4)
Katie Marren @MarrenKatie (https://twitter.com/MarrenKatie)
Nina Pak Lui @NPakLui (https://twitter.com/npaklui)
Phil Stringer @XPhilS (https://twitter.com/xphils)
Rose Pillay @RosePillay1 (https://twitter.com/RosePillay1) *not present for this conversation
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Business as Usual by Causmic
Distant Love by Causmic
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JAMAL CROOK is an assistant principal in the Tampa Bay area of Florida and a co-host of the StartEdUp podcast with Don Wettrick.
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Song Track Credits
Business as Usual by Causmic
Distant Love by Causmic
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Dr. Eric Guise is a teacher, technology specialist, doctor of education, podcaster, YouTube creator, lifelong learner, and I’m grateful to call him a friend.
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Song Track Credits
Business as Usual by Causmic
Distant Love by Causmic
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CHARLES WILLIAMS has served in urban education for over 15 years as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal while working with students in grades PK - 12. He has developed innovative programs and structures that have resulted in successful schools in both Indiana and Illinois. He has also presented and spoken at numerous events. Charles is the founder of CW Consulting, an Educational Consulting Group, the host of the Counter Narrative Podcast, and the host of Real Educators Talk, a monthly discussion designed to engage educators in authentic conversations around education.
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On Facebook @CW Consulting (https://www.facebook.com/cwconsultingservice)
On his website at www.cwconsultingservice.com
On YouTube at CW Consulting: Education Services (https://bit.ly/3glPkqD)
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SONG TRACK CREDITS
Business as Usual by Causmic
Distant Love by Causmic
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If you found yourself in survival mode this year, I see you.
Be kind to yourself. Accept what this year was. Take time to reflect. Release. Recover. Recharge and get well. Then revisit and reinvest.
Then come the fall, you and I will once again leave the comfort zone. We’ll stretch ourselves. We’ll take risks. We’ll embrace the unfamiliar, and we’ll do it all for our students, because that is who we are and that is what we do.
I’ll see you in September.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/cue-the-comeback-next-steps-for-educators-8a3a663e0d4a.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
SONG TRACK CREDIT
Flight to Tunisia by Causmic
Tangled by Emmit Fenn
Mirror Mirror by Audio Hertz
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
Fast and Run by Nico Staf
All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/*.
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"Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it." — Steven Pressfield Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/29-essential-quotes-from-the-war-of-art-7f96a1a00ead. My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Flight to Tunisia by Causmic Tangled by Emmit Fenn Mirror Mirror by Audio Hertz True Messiah by DJ Freedem *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
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I do not enjoy learning how to assemble IKEA furniture. Or fix cars. Or cook. Or complete home renovations. These are tasks that I will do to the extent that I have to, but they don’t interest or inspire me. And although I want to remain curious about all of the world around me … perhaps they never will.
What I’ve just described resembles the experience of school for many students. Some areas of learning motivate and inspire. Other kinds of learning feel like obligations at best, drudgery at their worst. Something to survive.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/passion-projects-remind-us-what-school-can-look-like-68e298920ef7.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire)
On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
SONG TRACK CREDIT
Flight to Tunisia by Causmic
Tangled by Emmit Fenn
Mirror Mirror by Audio Hertz
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
*All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
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One of the things I’ve found about teaching Math is that it helps to have a regular, real-time sense of student learning. For ALL of my students.
As we take on new skills (or scaffold off older ones), what is their current proficiency level? Do they really understand a concept, or are they just keeping their head down and bluffing, hoping to evade detection? Who are we leaving behind?
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/how-im-making-student-learning-visible-in-my-math-classroom-92c447345721?sk=ecf2b7570c4a9b9c5d9449b8d97e353f.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
CONNECT with ME
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On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire)
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On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
SONG TRACK CREDIT
Tangled by Emmit Fenn
Mirror Mirror by Audio Hertz
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
*All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
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How has COVID-19 changed professional learning?
How have livestream platforms changed the face of professional development?
Where are these tools taking us and what opportunities do they present?
Join us as we discuss these and other questions around livestream platforms and professional development.
CONNECT with THESE INSPIRING EDUCATORS on TWITTER
Noa Daniel @IamNoaDaniel - https://twitter.com/iamnoadaniel
Pav Wander @PavWander - https://twitter.com/PavWander
Chey Cheney @MrCCheney - https://twitter.com/mrccheney
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SONG TRACK CREDITS
Business as Usual by Causmic
Distant Love by Causmic
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The 3 Caffeinated Coaches are nothing short of inspiring. United by Twitter and hailing from different parts of the planet, these three education leaders collaborate on work around coaching, leadership, educational technology, and best practices. Join host Tim Cavey as he chats with Georgina Dean, Shannon Moore, and Becky Colling about their learning and mission.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
CONNECT with THESE INSPIRING EDUCATORS on TWITTER
Georgina Dean @TechyLeaderEDU - https://twitter.com/TechyLeaderEDU
Becky Colling @TechWithBecky - https://twitter.com/TechWithBecky
Shannon Moore @SMoore_Teach - https://twitter.com/SMoore_teach
⭐️ CATCH the NEXT TEACHERS on FIRE ROUNDTABLE LIVE ⭐️
As of this post, I’m still appearing weekly on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time/11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. I’d love to see you join us and would be happy to feature your questions and comments on the show!
⭐️ CONNECT with TEACHERS on FIRE ⭐️
On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire)
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On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
On the Website: https://teachersonfire.net/
On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire)
On Twitch @TeachersOnFire (https://www.twitch.tv/teachersonfire)
On Clubhouse @TeachersOnFire
SONG TRACK CREDITS
Business as Usual by Causmic
Distant Love by Causmic
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How can we help our English students improve their reading and writing while saving our sanity?
Are the iconic stacks of papers actually avoidable?
Guests Marisa Thompson, Matthew Johnson, Tyler Rablin, and Gina Benz as we dig into these and other important questions for today’s English teacher.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
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🔥 Tyler Rablin @Mr_Rablin - https://twitter.com/Mr_Rablin
🔥 Gina Benz @GinaBenz605 - https://twitter.com/GinaBenz605
🔥 Marisa Thompson @MarisaEThompson - https://twitter.com/MarisaEThompson
🔥 Matthew Johnson @A2Matthew - https://twitter.com/a2matthew
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On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
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SONG TRACK CREDITS
Business as Usual by Causmic
Distant Love by Causmic
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Is educator self-care even possible during a PANDEMIC?
Can we actually do better than aim for SURVIVAL?
How can we move from burnout to rekindled FIRE?
Catch my conversation with Lindsay Titus, Dan Tricarico, and Dori Katsionis as we dig into all this and more.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
What are some practical self-care strategies that you can share for that teacher who has zero margin and feels close to burnout?
DAN TRICARICO recommends the 5 Ss: Stillness, Silence, Space, Subtraction, and Slowing Down. These are always free and always available!
LINDSAY TITUS talks about the mindset of self-care: it's about defining what it looks like for YOU, your needs, and your identity. Lindsay points to the 4 As: Awareness (of self, environment), Acceptance (of where I'm at), Acknowledgment, and Action (move toward alignment).
DORI KATSIONIS points toward the 3 Ms: Movement, Mindset, and Meditation. Getting outside is huge.
Every YES requires a NO. What are some things that pandemic educators can be saying no to right now?
Who are the VOICES and INFLUENCES that inspire you in the areas of teacher wellness and self-care?
What are the PROJECTS you are passionate about right now? How can we CONNECT with you?
CONNECT with THESE INSPIRING EDUCATORS on INSTAGRAM
🔥 Lindsay Titus @Lindsay.Titus28 - https://www.instagram.com/lindsay.titus828/
🔥 Dan Tricarico @ZenTeacher - https://www.instagram.com/zenteacher/
🔥 Dori Katsionis @The_Balanced_Teacher - https://www.instagram.com/the_balanced_teacher/
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On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
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On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire)
On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
On the Website: https://teachersonfire.net/
On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire)
On Twitch @TeachersOnFire (https://www.twitch.tv/teachersonfire)
On Clubhouse @TeachersOnFire
SONG TRACK CREDITS
Business as Usual by Causmic
Distant Love by Causmic
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Recently I was asked how I could justify the publishing of student work. What was the educational value in sharing student content on podcasts that can be listened to throughout the world?
That’s a fair question, and it deserves a thoughtful answer.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/12-reasons-to-publish-student-podcasts-to-a-global-audience-8a0e07adfc40?sk=b3dd50da95081cc9a8d666c3a526d9a7.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
CONNECT with ME
On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
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On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire)
On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
SONG TRACK CREDIT
Distant Love by Causmic
Tangled by Emmit Fenn
Interchange by Public Memory
Mirror Mirror by Audio Hertz
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Anthem by The Grand Affair
All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/*.
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Are you a Google educator? Do you learn and teach with Chromebooks or in a Google-based school?
Join host Tim Cavey and John Sowash from the Chromebook Classroom for the first edition of the Chromebook Classroom update, a monthly episode that explores the latest developments in the world of Google Chromebooks, Classroom, Chrome extensions, and cloud-based apps for learning.
IN THIS EPISODE
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Google Meet is introducing the ability to add custom backgrounds.
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Native screen and video capturing is coming to Chromebooks soon!
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How to integrate YouTube clips with learning activities in Google Slides.
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How to use format options in Google Slides to define the start and end points for YouTube clips.
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How to use the ReClipped Chrome Extension to add notes and timestamps to YouTube clips that you don’t own.
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One by Wacom is the first Chromebook-compatible drawing tablet
LEARN MORE from JOHN SOWASH
🔥 On Facebook @ChromebookClassroom (https://www.facebook.com/chromebookclassroom)
🔥 On YouTube @JRSowash (https://www.youtube.com/user/jrsowash)
🔥 On Instagram @JRSowash (https://www.instagram.com/jrsowash/)
🔥 On Twitter @JRSowash (https://twitter.com/jrsowash)
🔥 The Book: The Chromebook Classroom: How to deploy, manage and use Chromebooks in the K-12 classroom (https://shorturl.at/uFU24)
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On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
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On the Website: https://teachersonfire.net/
On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire)
On Twitch @TeachersOnFire (https://www.twitch.tv/teachersonfire)
On Clubhouse @TeachersOnFire
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Roots of Legend by Density & Time
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
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This edition of the EDU Podcaster Summit features Barbara Bray from the Rethinking Learning podcast, Dr. Wesley Fryer from the EdTech Situation Room podcast, and Lainie Rowell from the Lemonade Learning podcast.
Welcome to EDU Podcaster Summits: livestreamed introductions to other educational podcasters and their work.
QUESTIONS THAT GUIDED OUR CONVERSATION
Who is LAINIE ROWELL, what is her context in education, and what is the name of her podcast?
Who is DR. WESLEY FRYER, what is his context in education, and what is the name of his podcast?
Who is BARBARA BRAY, what is her context in education, and what is the name of her podcast?
What KINDS of content do you publish on your podcast? Do you focus on monologues, 1:1 interviews, or multi-guest conversations like this one?
What is the THEME or area of focus on your podcast?
How does your podcast make you a BETTER educator?
On the practical or technical side, what is one piece of EQUIPMENT or podcasting gear that you would like to add next to improve your content?
How do the HEADLINER AutoVideos work?
How do the handheld Zoom RECORDERS work?
What have you got cooking? Tell us about your NEXT episode or piece of podcast content.
How can we connect with LAINIE ROWELL and the LEMONADE LEARNING podcast?
How can we connect with DR. WESLEY FRYER and the EDTECH SITUATION ROOM podcast?
How can we connect with BARBARA BRAY and the RETHINKING LEARNING podcast?
CONNECT with THESE PODCASTERS on TWITTER
🔥 Lainie Rowell from Lemonade Learning @LainieRowell - https://twitter.com/lainierowell
🔥 Dr. Wesley Fryer from the EdTech Situation Room @WFryer - https://twitter.com/wfryer
🔥 Barbara Bray from Rethinking Learning @BBray27 - https://twitter.com/bbray27
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SONG TRACK CREDITS
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
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In this edition of the Roundtable, Tim Cavey hosts a rich discussion of instructional coaching in the classroom: why, wins, challenges, and strategies for implementation. Guests included Victoria Thompson, Darryl Deboer, Dr. Dan Kreiness, Kathy Perret, and Dr. Rachel Johnson.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
QUESTIONS THAT GUIDED OUR CONVERSATION
Q1 - Who are you, and what does your current COACHING CONTEXT look like?
Q2 - WHY should schools and districts invest in instructional coaching?
Q3 - What are some of the biggest WINS you've seen for teachers and learners that have come as a result of coaching work? Have you got a story to share?
Q4 - In your mind, what are the most difficult CHALLENGES in this space? What can coaches do proactively to solve them?
Q5 - What ADVICE would you offer to a school or district looking to build a coaching program?
Q6 - Who are the authors or VOICES that you've learned from in the coaching space?
Q7 - How can we CONNECT and keep learning with you?
CONNECT with THESE INSPIRING EDUCATORS on TWITTER
🔥 Kathy Perret @KathyPerret (https://twitter.com/KathyPerret)
🔥 Darryl Deboer @DarrylDeboer (https://twitter.com/DarrylDeboer)
🔥 Dr. Rachel R. Johnson @Dr_R_Johnson (https://twitter.com/dr_r_johnson)
🔥 Victoria Thompson @VictoriaTheTech (https://twitter.com/VictoriaTheTech)
🔥 Dr. Dan Kreiness @dkreiness (https://twitter.com/dkreiness)
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On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire)
On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
On the Website: https://teachersonfire.net/
On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire)
On Twitch @TeachersOnFire (https://www.twitch.tv/teachersonfire)
On Clubhouse @TeachersOnFire
SONG TRACK CREDITS
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
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In this edition of the Roundtable, Tim Cavey facilitates a conversation around student-led conferences: why, how, and best practices. Guests included Starr Sackstein, Melisa Hayes, Skylar Primm, Jeffery Frieden, and Victoria Thompson.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
QUESTIONS THAT GUIDED OUR CONVERSATION
Q1. Who are you and what is your current context in education?
Q2. Let’s start with the rationale. Why do you believe in student-led conferences as an essential practice?
Q3. Tell us about your experiences with student-led conferences. How have they looked in your world?
Q4. For schools looking to refine and improve their approach, what are some other best practices, tools, or strategies that you can recommend?
Q5. What about the student who doesn’t have a parent that is able or willing to attend the conference?
Q6. When it comes to student-led conferences, who should we be reading? Which authors and books have you learned from?
Q7. How can we connect with you? What’s next in your learning journey?
CONNECT with THESE INSPIRING EDUCATORS on TWITTER
🔥 Victoria Thompson @VictoriaTheTech (https://twitter.com/VictoriaTheTech)
🔥 Starr Sackstein @MSSackstein (https://twitter.com/mssackstein)
🔥Skylar Primm @SkylarPrimm (https://twitter.com/skylarprimm)
🔥Melisa Hayes @Hayes_Melisa (https://twitter.com/hayes_melisa)
🔥Jeffery Frieden @SurThrivEDU (https://twitter.com/SurthrivEDU)
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⭐️ CONNECT with TEACHERS on FIRE ⭐️
On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire)
On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
On the Website: https://teachersonfire.net/
On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire)
On Twitch @TeachersOnFire (https://www.twitch.tv/teachersonfire)
On Clubhouse @TeachersOnFire
SONG TRACK CREDITS
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
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In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with four female educators united by passion, values, and a commitment to make the world a better place through education. Guests included Abigail French, Hedreich Nichols, Bonnie Nieves, and Kellie Bahri.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
QUESTIONS THAT GUIDED OUR CONVERSATION
Q1. Who are you and what is your current CONTEXT in education?
Q2. Who are the EDU SISTERS? How did you first connect, and what drew you to each other?
Q3. Our world faces tough challenges today. In your view, how can education contribute to SOLUTIONS?
Q4. Just for fun: What is your best estimate for the percentage of educators in your building who are active on EDU Twitter?
Q5. What are some of your HOPES for 2021?
Q6. How can we CONNECT with you?
CONNECT with the EDU SISTERS on TWITTER
🔥 Hedreich Nichols @Hedreich (https://twitter.com/Hedreich)
🔥 Bonnie Nieves @BiologyGoddess (https://twitter.com/biologygoddess)
🔥 Abigail French @AWFrench1 (https://twitter.com/awfrench1)
🔥 Kellie Bahri @KBahri5 (https://twitter.com/Kbahri5)
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On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire)
On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
On the Website: https://teachersonfire.net/
On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire)
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SONG TRACK CREDITS
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
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On January 1, 2021, host Tim Cavey tweeted “All right, educators. Who’s up for the 10,000 push-up challenge this year? We’ll need to average 28 per day and track our progress together.”
At the time, he hoped that maybe a few educators might join him. To his surprise, the tweet was liked hundreds of times, and over 170 educators joined him in a Google Sheet to track their push-up progress together. By January 16, 2021, challenge participants had combined for 66,357 recorded push-ups!
As fun as that is, the challenge isn’t actually about the numbers. It’s about lifestyle change. It’s about gradually building a new daily habit: one that improves our fitness and expands our capacity to serve others.
Whether you’re an official member of the Teachers on Fire 10,000 Push-Up Challenge or you’re on your own quest for teacher wellness, this conversation will encourage you. Enjoy.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
QUESTIONS THAT GUIDED THIS DISCUSSION
Q1 - Who are you and what does your CONTEXT in education look like?
Q2 - What is your WHY for the push-up challenge? Where does your motivation come from?
Q3 - How is the challenge going so far for you? UPDATE us.
Q4 - What are your tips, tricks, or strategies for getting in your reps and keeping this going with CONSISTENCY?
Q5 - Let us know how we can CONNECT with you and your work in 2021!
CONNECT with THESE COMMITTED EDUCATORS on TWITTER
🔥 Taila McKenzie @heymsmckayy (https://twitter.com/heymsmckayy)
🔥 Kim Burke @Burke_Kim_Coach (https://twitter.com/burke_kim_coach)
🔥 Aurra Kawanzaruwa @Ms_Aurra (https://twitter.com/Ms_Aurra)
🔥 Craig Collins @CraigCCollins (https://twitter.com/craigccollins)
🔥 Andrew Canle @AJCanle (https://twitter.com/AJCanle)
🔥 Andy Dobbie @A_Dobbie11 (https://twitter.com/A_Dobbie11)
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SONG TRACK CREDITS
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
*All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
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What’s YOUR One Word for 2021?
This year, I want to simultaneously stream and be a stream: flowing with consistency, connecting others, and bringing life.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/embrace-professional-comparison-5639cb9491fd?source=friends_link&sk=ed4595f15b4c0e9df773862a40935c4e.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
CONNECT with ME
On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire)
On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire)
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
SONG TRACK CREDIT
Distant Love by Causmic
Tangled by Emmit Fenn
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
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What’s YOUR One Word for 2021? Join host Tim Cavey and seven educators for a heart-warming conversation of shared hopes and dreams for growth and transformation in 2021.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
HERE WERE the QUESTIONS THAT GUIDED OUR DISCUSSION
Q1 - Who are you and what is your current CONTEXT in education?
Q2 - As we say goodbye to 2020, what's one thing you're taking with you? Let's share some lessons, some growth moments, or unexpected HIGHLIGHTS.
Q3 - In your mind, what's the power behind the ONE WORD practice?
Q4 - It's show time! What's your #OneWord2021 and why?
Q5 - How can we connect with you?
CONNECT with the PANELISTS and SEE THEIR ONE WORD for 2021
🔥 Marisa Thompson @MarisaEThompson (https://twitter.com/MarisaEThompson): INTENTION
🔥 Debbie Tannenbaum @TannenbaumTech (https://twitter.com/TannenbaumTech): TRANSFORMATION
🔥 Tammy Breitweiser @TLBreit (https://twitter.com/TLBREIT): PUSH
🔥 Santiago Meza @SantiagoAM115 (https://twitter.com/santiagoAM115): GO
🔥 Natalie Conway @AOENatalie (https://twitter.com/AOENatalie): VULNERABILITY
🔥 Stephanie Rothstein @Steph_EdTech (https://twitter.com/Steph_EdTech): CREATE
🔥 Livia Chan @LiviaChanL (https://twitter.com/LiviaChanL): WHY
🔥 Bryon Carpenter @BryonCar (https://twitter.com/BryonCar): APPRECIATE
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On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
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Have YOU got a book in you? Join host Tim Cavey and authors Rachelle Dene Poth, David Frangiosa, and Jillian DuBois for a conversation about inspiration, going for it, and best practices for publishing.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
QUESTIONS that GUIDED our DISCUSSION
Who are you and what is your current CONTEXT in education? Please introduce yourself.
Tell us about your BOOK: why did you write it, who is it for, and what do you hope readers to take away from it?
What is your advice to the educator who feels that they have a STORY inside them but aren't sure how or where to get started?
Talk about the writing and publishing journey. What are some pieces of ADVICE you could share with would-be writers in education?
HOW MUCH content do I have to have written before a publisher will agree to work with me?
Look back to the BEGINNING of your writing and publishing journeys. What choices or moves do you regret now that you might do differently if given the chance?
What's next for you? What are your content creation GOALS for 2021?
Are you a ONEWORD kind of person? If so, tell us about your OneWord 2021.
How can we CONNECT with you and your work?
FOLLOW THESE AUTHORS on TWITTER
🔥 @DavidFrangiosa (https://twitter.com/DavidFrangiosa)
🔥 @JillDuBois22 (https://twitter.com/JillDuBois22)
🔥 @RDene915 (https://twitter.com/Rdene915)
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CONNECT with TEACHERS on FIRE
On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire)
On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
On the Website: https://teachersonfire.net/
On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire)
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TAMMY BREITWEISER is a primary teacher, prolific writer, and podcaster. Her commitment to the learning of her students is matched only by her dedication to personal growth; complacency is not a word you will ever associate with Tammy. On her Twitter profile, she writes “I am the Accidental Inspirationalist and a writer who is a Force of Nature.” After following her content for any length of time, you’ll see that she is exactly that.
FOLLOW Tammy
On Twitter @TLBreit (https://twitter.com/TLBREIT)
On Instagram @InspireTammyB (https://www.instagram.com/inspiretammyb/)
On her website at https://tammysreadinglife.wordpress.com/
On her mailing list at https://mailchi.mp/f99ff5fdfc67/newsletter-sign-up
On Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2uBzMJthw4bDDPZ9phzRQh?si=bgHvqvB8TLiTTGSPtqUPjQ
VISIT https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode!
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On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
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Song Track Credits
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
I Did That by Diamond Ortiz
I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
Anthem by The Grand Affair
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In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with six inspiring educational technology podcasters to discuss the best learning apps and tools of 2020. In this year of unprecedented challenges, which companies and innovators stepped up to support learning?
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
QUESTIONS that GUIDED our DISCUSSION:
Q1 - Who are you and what is your current CONTEXT in education? Tell us about your podcast.
Q2 - This year forced educators to pivot our practice more dramatically than ever before. What was one edtech tool that IMPRESSED you in terms of how it supported learning?
Q3 - What do you think is the single most UNDERRATED edtech tool right now? Explain why.
Q4 - What is one piece of technology that you're hoping to LEARN more about in 2021?
Q5 - What have you got coming up next on your PODCAST?
Q6 - How can we CONNECT with you?
FOLLOW THESE EdTech Podcasters on TWITTER
🔥 ERIC GUISE @WeGotTechEd (https://twitter.com/WeGotTechED)
🔥 CHRIS NESI @HouseOfEdTech (https://twitter.com/HouseofEdTech)
🔥 GABRIEL CARILLO @EdTechBites (https://twitter.com/EdTechBites)
🔥 SCOTT NUNES @TNTEdTech (https://twitter.com/tntedtech)
🔥 ALFONSO MENDOZA @MyEdTechLife (https://twitter.com/MyEdTechLife)
🔥 JAKE MILLER @JakeMillerTech (https://twitter.com/JakeMillerTech)
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SONG TRACK CREDITS
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
*All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
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2020 began with so much promise. But we all know how that went.
Even with the chaos, disappointments, and impossible challenges, what were the wins?
What can we celebrate?
How did we learn and grow?
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
Q1. Who are you and what does your learning community look like right now? Tell us about your context.
Q2. As you look back on the last 4-5 months of learning, what is one specific WIN from your community that you can CELEBRATE?
Q3. What is one PAIN POINT that you are still wrestling with? What is one question you are seeking answers to?
Q4. What is a GOAL or DREAM that you have for your learning community in 2021?
Q5. Whose VOICE is inspiring you right now? Share about one author or education leader that you are grateful for.
Q6. How can we CONNECT with you and join you on your learning journey?
FOLLOW THESE ADMINISTRATORS and SCHOOL LEADERS on TWITTER
🔥 GREG MOFFITT @Greg_Moffitt (https://twitter.com/Greg_Moffitt)
🔥 MICHELLE MINOTTI @MinottiZ3 (https://twitter.com/MinottiZ3)
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As of this post, I’m still appearing weekly on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time/11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. I’d love to see you join us and would be happy to feature your questions and comments on the show!
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Roots of Legend by Density & Time
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
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Teacher FItness. We KNOW it's important.
But as the days get shorter and our stress gets higher, it's JUST. SO. HARD.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
QUESTIONS THAT GUIDED OUR DISCUSSION * Q1. Who are you and what is your current context in education? * Q2. Give us a quick snapshot of your journey with health and wellness. How has fitness positively impacted your personal and professional life? * Q3. As we head into the heart of winter still in the grips of a pandemic, why should fitness be a priority? Is it even possible right now? * Q4. Speak to that educator who feels exhausted, burning out, and discouraged. What are some simple strategies for that educator to start to improve their fitness and wellness? * Q5. Who are the voices and resources that inspire you in the fitness space? * Q6. How can we connect with you?
FOLLOW THESE FIT LEADERS on TWITTER
Tara Martin @TaraMartinEDU (https://twitter.com/TaraMartinEDU)
Mark Ryan @RunEducator (https://twitter.com/RunEducator)
Allison Carmichael @Second2Arrow (https://twitter.com/second2arrow)
Pav Wander @PavWander (https://twitter.com/PavWander)
Lisa Toebben @Teach_n_Boots (https://twitter.com/teach_n_boots)
Chey Cheney @MrCCheney (https://twitter.com/mrccheney)
Nick Mann @TeacherFit_ (https://twitter.com/TeacherFit_)
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On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
SONG TRACK CREDITS
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
*All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
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When it comes to professional comparison, we have two choices.
We can indulge in the judge-and-be-judged framework by avoiding the work of other education professionals in order to protect our self-confidence.
Or we can embrace the learn-and-help-learn framework by engaging in professional comparison and building professional competence.
It’s a question of mindset.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/embrace-professional-comparison-5639cb9491fd?source=friends_link&sk=ed4595f15b4c0e9df773862a40935c4e.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credits:
Distant Love by Causmic
Tangled by Emmit Fenn
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
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DR. HAYLEY WATSON is the founder of Open Parachute, an organization that supports the mental and emotional wellbeing of teachers, parents, and students. She is a clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, and documentary filmmaker with a PhD in bullying interventions, and she’s been creating and delivering programs for youth and practitioners in Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia for the past 15 years. Her aim is to bring reflective psychological skills outside of the therapy room and into the lives of everyone who needs them.
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On her website at https://openparachuteschools.com/
On YouTube at Dr Hayley Watson (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ2lv16YoCTBVxly1hDXlHg)
Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode!
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Song Track Credits
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
I Did That by Diamond Ortiz
I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
Anthem by The Grand Affair
*all tracks courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
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These two learning management systems are a partnership made in LMS heaven. Wherever your loyalties currently lie, I think you'll find this discussion helpful and interesting.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/we-already-have-google-classroom-why-do-we-need-seesaw-bca4a79c2ffb?source=friends_link&sk=be7a47084b95fd0ffc33cc7bc34d0e6a.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
Connect with me …
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On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire)
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credits:
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
I Did That by Diamond Ortiz
I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
Anthem by The Grand Affair
All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/*.
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STEPHANIE EDMONDS. Stephanie is a passionate high school educator in the Bronx, NY. She’s a mom, a content creator, YouTuber, a hockey player, an activist, and - as her brand indicates - a disruptor!
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On Facebook @TheClassDisruption (https://www.facebook.com/theclassdisruption)
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On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
Song Track Credits
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
I Did That by Diamond Ortiz
I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
*all tracks courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
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Back to school has never looked like this. Teachers, students, parents, and districts across the globe face an uncertain future as they navigate the experience of learning through a pandemic. Thankfully, schools with a baseline of internet access and technology resources can turn to a growing host of apps and platforms that create new opportunities for learning.
For schools, districts, and educators looking to improve their K-12 instructional programs, here are my top ten digital tool recommendations.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/top-ten-learning-tools-for-the-digital-classroom-5b3fefc861b3?source=friends_link&sk=b8ae27283b4dc33f25a06aca03f1c252.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
Connect with me …
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On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire)
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credits:
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
I Did That by Diamond Ortiz
Other tracks I use frequently (although not in this episode):
I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
Anthem by The Grand Affair
All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/*.
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GABRIEL CARRILLO is an Instructional Technology Specialist in San Antonio, TX. He currently supports teachers with all of their EdTech needs in the classroom including troubleshooting, planning lessons/units with teachers, modeling lessons for teachers, and providing professional development. He's presented at various AZTEA conferences in Arizona as well as FETC and TCEA. He is also the creator and host of the EdTech Bites Podcast where he has blended his two passions, Educational Technology and food.
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On his website at https://edtechbites.com/
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Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode!
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On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
Song Track Credits
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
I Did That by Diamond Ortiz
I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
Flight to Tunisia by Causmic
*all tracks courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
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In a few days, for districts headed for F2F instruction, hundreds of students will fill our buildings. They’ll come with spanky new shoes and that first-day sense of nervous excitement.
And they’ll look to their teachers for the same things they always have: a passion for teaching, care for their well-being, interest in who they are, and belief in their unlimited potential.
Let’s welcome them with enthusiasm. With optimism. With smiles.
Let’s let these children know that we’re thrilled to see them. That we could not be happier to be back to school.
And let’s show our students what life in the shadow of a pandemic can look like: a life of faith, love, gratitude, and an abundance mindset.
Not a mindset that ignores the challenges ahead. But one that says we will find a way through a challenging situation, and we will make the best of it together.
It just might be the biggest lesson we teach all year.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/were-about-to-teach-our-students-a-massive-lesson-on-mindset-56356f4423b9?source=friends_link&sk=419954df98f43f07fe54374ab28a9c45.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
Connect with me …
On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
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On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire)
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credits:
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
I Did That by Diamond Ortiz
Other tracks I use frequently (although not in this episode):
I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena
Anthem by The Grand Affair
All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/*.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support
BRIAN ASPINALL is a globe-trekking educator on a mission to encourage everyone to take risks in their learning! Brian is a TED-X speaker and has authored several books, including Code Breaker, Block Breaker, and Risk Taker.
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On Twitter @MrAspinall (https://twitter.com/mraspinall)
On Instagram @MrAspinall (https://www.instagram.com/mr.aspinall/)
On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/brinall1
On his blog at http://brianaspinall.com/
Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode!
CONNECT with the Teachers on Fire podcast on social media:
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On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
Song Track Credits
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
I Did That by Diamond Ortiz
I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena
True Messiah by DJ Freedem
*all tracks courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
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My new position has me psyched to start new initiatives, explore the greatest pedagogies, and experiment with the latest learning tools. But a lot of that will have to wait.
The reality is that we face chaotic circumstances. There is so much uncertainty. And again, so many questions.
What will we do when staff members test positive for the virus this year? What will we do about substitute teachers? How can we effectively manage student supervision without burning out our staff? The list goes on and on.
Students are anxious. Parents are anxious. Teachers are anxious. Administrators are anxious.
For many, this is a time of fear. And learners of all ages don’t learn, they don’t grow, they don’t thrive in contexts of fear.
Long ago, the apostle John wrote that “Perfect love casts out all fear.” A simple but profound thought, and perhaps never more timely.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/its-about-the-people-next-to-us-165c62d8a49e?source=friends_link&sk=7433be654e1cb211306be5da4b2120d9.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
Connect with me …
On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire)
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credits:
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
I Did That by Diamond Ortiz
I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena
Anthem by The Grand Affair
All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/*.
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ANN KOZMA is the Educator Innovation Lead at Flipgrid and presents regularly at education conferences across the country including CUE, ISTE, and many others. Her heart beats for student voice, choice, agency, and inclusion for all. Her personal blog is titled Tech, Travel, Teach, and that sounds like a winning formula, too!
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On Facebook @AnnKozma723 https://www.facebook.com/annkozma723
On her website at http://www.techtravelteach.com/
On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/babybirds4brainpower
Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode!
CONNECT with the Teachers on Fire podcast on social media:
On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
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On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
Song Track Credits
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
I Did That by Diamond Ortiz
I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena
Flight to Tunisia by Causmic
*all tracks courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
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Doubt, discouragement, and disillusionment: as education professionals, most of us have experienced these emotions at one time or another.
Deep in those periods of adversity, it can be tempting to only see the success stories. The victories. The stories of achievement and accomplishment. And we can forget that others have faced their demons, too.
With that in mind, here are ten stories of adversity from great educators and guests of the Teachers on Fire podcast. They’ve faced burnout, depression, and everything in between, and they’ve found ways to survive, thrive, and overcome.
You can, too.
This piece features stories of adversity from these great educators:
Kellie Bahri
Julia Fliss
Andrew Canle
Marisa Thompson
Dr. Christine Ho Younghusband
Jonathan Alsheimer
Juli Ross-Kleinmann
Andrew Arevalo
Tiffany Ott
Dr. Will Deyamport
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/stories-of-adversity-and-triumph-how-educators-overcome-f04998577bf7?source=friends_link&sk=d57604ccd9daa69ffd421a68c19a5804.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
Connect with me …
On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire)
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credits:
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
I Did That by Diamond Ortiz
I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
Anthem by The Grand Affair
All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/*.
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ERIKA SANDSTROM is where green screens meet social-emotional learning. She is a digital media teacher and instructional coach for 6-8th grades who loves nothing more than sharing her creative passions with students of all ages. Erika is the founder of @ClubMindful and #LogOff4Living. Her motto? "Cultivating CompassionThrough Creativity.”
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On Instagram @GreenScreenGal44 (https://www.instagram.com/greenscreengal44)
On Facebook at Green Screen Gal (https://www.facebook.com/GreenScreenGal)
On her website at https://www.greenscreengal.com/
On YouTube at Erika Sandstrom (https://bit.ly/2WIEaFh)
Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode!
CONNECT with the Teachers on Fire podcast on social media:
On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
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On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire
Song Track Credits
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Roots of Legend by Density & Time
I Did That by Diamond Ortiz
I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena
Flight to Tunisia by Causmic
*all tracks courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
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In this turbulent season of education and with more demands on us than ever before, teachers and education leaders need to find efficiencies wherever possible. Our mental, physical, and social health depend on it. With that in mind, here are some of the productivity hacks, habits, and mindsets that former guests of the podcast rely on.
This piece features thoughtful advice from these great educators:
Wendy Turner
Chanel Johnson
Kristin Merrill
Caitlin Krause
Jenny Pieratt
Daniel Bauer
Dr. Douglas Fisher
Vernon Wright
Deanna Lough
Trevor MacKenzie
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/10-productivity-hacks-habits-and-mindsets-for-teachers-c6fe8d12dffd?source=friends_link&sk=68dcf7d60c92f65374fbaecc479e269b.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
Connect with me …
On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire)
On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/)
On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire)
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credits:
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
I Did That by Diamond Ortiz
I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena
All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/*.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support
REBECCA GIBBONEY is a curriculum specialist at BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 in Williamsport, PA. She is also the author of The Tiebreaker: A Scouting Report on Building a Culture of Gamification in Professional Learning. Rebecca is passionate about two things in life: education and sports, and she combines both passions in ways that benefit educators.
FOLLOW Rebecca
On Twitter @GibboneyRebecca (https://twitter.com/GibboneyRebecca)
On Instagram @GibboneyRebecca (https://www.instagram.com/gibboneyrebecca/)
On her blog at https://rebeccagibboney.com
At her book, The Tiebreaker: A Scouting Report on Building a Culture for Gamification in Professional Learning: https://amzn.to/3hnfEkY
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My interviews with educators on the Teachers on Fire podcast are simply conversations that could be enjoyed between two professionals over a phone call. But instead, they’re being heard thousands of times by educators everywhere.
And perhaps that is the simplest way to summarize the contrast between synchronous and asynchronous learning: an in-person exchange versus one that is recorded, saved, and published.
The conversation is the same in both. But the shape and scope and power of the learning that can follow is very, very different.
It’s time for educators to embrace the power of The Asynchronous Mindset.
I’m excited about what’s ahead.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/its-time-to-embrace-the-asynchronous-mindset-37f0fc960d95?source=friends_link&sk=4c3e2e08a35d076149af19e37c8b8535.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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BRUCE REICHER is a dad, husband, author, technology teacher, sportscaster, state presenter, and Google Certified Educator. He is also an edtech master and has certifications from Brainpop, Wevideo, Wakelet, and other platforms. Bruce is a co-author of Scripted: An Educator’s Guide to Media in the Classroom, which is set for release on August 11, 2020.
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What might it look like if as a professional learning community, we took ten minutes out of every week to answer these questions from the context of our professional practice and shared our results with each other?
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What are you currently learning about professionally? What problem are you wrestling with in your practice? Which skills are you trying to master?
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How is that learning going? How do you know?
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What do you think are your next steps of professional growth?
Sharing might look like small physical groups circling up at the end of a staff meeting. It might mean responding to a quick Google Form at the end of every week. Reflections could even happen on Google Slides, Flipgrid, Padlet, or Twitter — all amazing tools of collaborative learning. However it rolled out, I think it could be a powerful practice.
Remember: students learn more when they are active, invested, and involved in the process. When they are given agency and ownership.
Teachers are no different.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/self-reflection-as-professional-development-881a72652ea4?source=friends_link&sk=dab11d0217ab5bbdce8bdd02602cb23f.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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PAWAN WANDER, or “Pav,” as she is known around Twitter, is a middle school math and science teacher in Toronto, a co-host of The Staff Room Podcast (@StaffPodcast), and a co-host of The Drive with Chey and Pav, a real-time radio show for educators.
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To help educators think strategically about moving from surviving to thriving, Grace Voo (@GraceLoVoo) put together a beautiful graphic that illustrates 50 Strategies to Move from Surviving to Thriving. Inspired by her collage, I’ve decided to share some of the ways that I intend to restore my soul and bring back my fire this summer.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/from-surviving-to-thriving-how-im-finding-my-fire-cd1e022e40b8?source=friends_link&sk=c448efde5515ed0ac9ee71b65221a2a4.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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DR. FRANCOIS NAUDE is an award-winning teacher, education engineer, co-founder of the Work Integrated Learning tracker, speaker, presenter, author, podcaster, consultant, mentor, entrepreneur, and Crossfit fan.
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I’ve taught in schools in four cities. In each context, the student populations have been majority non-white while the staff populations have been majority white.
Take my two stepsons, for example. They are finishing tenth and eighth grade. Their father is white and their mother is Filipino, although to see them you might assume that they are not white at all.
Yesterday I asked them if they have ever had a teacher of Filipino or East Asian descent from Kindergarten through eighth grade. Nope. Not a one.
Think about that. In their first nine years of education, they have never had a teacher or administrator who looked like them.
They’ve had a lot of nice teachers and administrators, sure. Great people, even. But compare my experience to theirs. I almost always had teachers who looked like me.
They never have.
Does that effect privilege white kids? I think it has to.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/schools-should-look-like-their-students-16994d96bf3e?source=friends_link&sk=f37ab415341cd2350f154b5beb61adfa.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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MIKE WASHBURN is a Microsoft in Education expert, the Director of Engagement at @Participate, co-host of the fabulous @OnEducationPod, and the co-founder of the @OnPodcastMedia podcast network. When you visit Mike’s website you encounter this phrase: Passionately Educating, Constantly Learning - and that really summarizes Mike’s whole attitude and approach to education.
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Recently a friend reached out to me with a question. “I’m thinking of becoming a teacher,” he shared. “What do you think?”
I’m 41, and I’ve been teaching for 19 years, so I have a pretty good sense of this profession. But education looks different for everyone.
The stakes are high in this field. It takes a lot to get into teaching, and it takes even more to stay in. And the stakes are even higher for students.
So instead of giving my friend a flat yes or no, I decided to lay out the pros and cons as well as I could.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/so-youre-thinking-of-becoming-a-teacher-818cb87cceb9?source=friends_link&sk=03167419b7d64493686fb85a44f56a4e.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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EVAN WHITEHEAD is a school district administrator, national consultant for the Aha Process, and an advocate for equity, mental health, mindfulness, and the UN sustainable development goals in education.
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Back in the normal classroom, I seat students in groups because it’s in their engagement, their interaction, their support of each other’s work that they develop the 5 Cs each and every day.
They learn to communicate effectively.
They learn to collaborate and negotiate.
They learn to critique each other’s work kindly, helpfully, and respectfully.
Their creativity inspires their neighbors and their passions spur new curiosities and wonder.
So how do we replace all of this in the remote learning environment?
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/remote-learning-must-get-horizontal-a5ddff4019e7?source=friends_link&sk=16f1ad39ddbd2bf8bab03a07a6eb5bf4.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
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SHANNON SCHINKEL is an inclusive BC high school drama teacher, progressive assessment maker, part time actor, blogger, and reader. She is also the creator and administrator of two Facebook groups called Beyond Report Cards and Humanities Zone on Facebook.
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Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi*
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Drawing boundaries with our time isn’t easy, and I’ll admit that there are ebbs and flows in the course of the school year.
But I believe it’s essential, because Parkinson’s Law is a thing. Give this work more time, and it will take it.
I’ve learned to draw boundaries instead. I’ve learned to pursue some personal passions. And the result? I’ve gone from burnout to a teacher on fire.
For your sake and the sake of your learners, I hope you’ll do the same.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/here-is-your-permission-to-stop-doing-so-much-e3e289773cea?source=friends_link&sk=bac19e05e0f3774d4b9a787018d59820.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
And if you’re interested in hearing more audio blog content like this episode, make sure you subscribe to the Teacher Blogs podcast. If you’re hearing this episode on a mobile device, just search for the Teacher Blogs podcast on the very same podcast player you’re using right now.
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Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
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ANDREA FERRERO brings over a decade of experience in teaching and learning, curriculum and program development, and community capacity building together to design award winning educational programs and digital products. She holds a teaching credential in PreK-12th grade multiple subjects and two Master’s degrees in Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction with Multicultural Contexts.
Leading Pockets Change, Andrea works with schools, organizations, and businesses to make finance fun through innovative educational approaches and meaningful ed-tech tools. She has served as a delegate to the World Innovation Summit in Qatar, the ASCD Supervision and Curriculum Development Delegation in China, the Multi-Age Learning Institute in New Zealand, and the Mozilla Open Leaders in England. Andrea is also a board member of the California Jump$tart Coalition.
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Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi*
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Teaching is partly about loving kids enough to empower them. It’s about teaching them how to fish instead of just tossing them more fish.
And in the remote learning environment, there’s never been a better time for students to learn how to learn. To use their own brains.
Educators are all tech people. We’re all on a journey of learning right now. And now, more than ever, we need to learn how to learn.
We need to take ownership of our professional learning journeys. We need to teach ourselves what we need to know.
We need to use our own brains.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/we-need-to-use-our-own-brains-9e949d3d5fdd?source=friends_link&sk=88f4a4f2da01a872d66a9928aa902421.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
And if you’re interested in hearing more audio blog content like this episode, make sure you subscribe to the Teacher Blogs podcast. If you’re hearing this episode on a mobile device, just search for the Teacher Blogs podcast on the very same podcast player you’re using right now.
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RABBI MICHAEL COHEN is a designer, educator, creativity instigator, podcaster, YouTuber, speaker, and an Apple Distinguished Educator. He’s also the Director of Innovation at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles Boys High School and the author of Educated by Design: Designing the Space to Experiment, Explore, and Extract Your Creative Potential.
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9 Ways That Corona Will Improve K-12 Education:
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Improved responses to learning inequities.
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Increased attention to the social-emotional needs of learners.
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Refined assessment practices.
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Increased emphasis on skills over content.
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Greater investment in asynchronous teaching practices.
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Increased reliance on horizontal sharing and learning in community.
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A clarified vision of teachers as learners.
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Increased flexibility and choice in high school schedules.
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Strengthened student agency, autonomy, and empowerment.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
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My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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DR. ANNMARIE THOMAS is the director of the Playful Learning Lab, creator of Squishy Circuits, author of Making Makers, co-founder of OK Go Sandbox (co-PI), and a professor of Engineering and Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas. Dr. AnnMarie has also given a number of TED Talks and was the 2020 recipient of the international LEGO prize.
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Featured in this episode: routines that are working, apps that are crushing, and questions I’m left with.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
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My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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ELENA AGUILAR is an accomplished presenter, speaker, and author. She strives to help leaders learn, be their best selves, and serve students well. In 2018, Elena published Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators, and she will soon release Coaching for Equity: Conversations That Change Practice.
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As educators, we will do what we can during this crisis.
We will acknowledge the shape of our sadness.
And we will love kids. We will serve parents. We will support each other.
Where we find problems, we will form solutions.
Where we lack resources, we will improvise.
Where we need to change strategies, we will innovate.
It won’t look perfect, but it will be our best.
And in the struggle that our societies and schools face right now, that’s all we can do.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
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EVO HANNAN is an educator, education leader, freelance designer, and speaker. He is passionate about promoting confidence in students through innovation and agency. You’ll find him on Twitter at the hashtags #Agents4Agency and #CrazyPLN.
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We are facing unprecedented challenges, but there is still much to be thankful for and much to look forward to.
With remote learning around the corner, listen to the letter I wrote to the parents of my 28 8th graders today.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
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RILEY DUECK is a sixth grade teacher in Surrey, BC, Canada. He’s a second year educator, speaker, innovator, blogger, and the host of the Not Many of You Should Become Teachers podcast. He’s also a colleague, a friend, and source of personal inspiration.
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Love, learn, and laugh: ten days in Hawaii gave me fresh perspective on what really matters in education.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
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JESUS HUERTA is an elementary school teacher, instructor for the Krause Center for Innovation, a 3D print enthusiast, a futurist, and a believer that technology is for everyone.
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Have you ever made statements like this?
I’m not an artist.
I’m just not a tech person.
I’m not really a writer.
Most of us have. But a closer look at what these statements imply should make us think twice.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
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My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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KELLIE BAHRI is a 5th grade teacher who is is committed to making a difference. She’s a supporter of the Sustainable Development Goals, a member of Nohea Kindreds, an Agent 4 Agency, and a co-founder of the @CrazyPLN. She’s also the cohost of the EDU Exchange Pod podcast.
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Here’s what happens when we treat grades as wages:
1️⃣ Teachers try to grade EVERYTHING
2️⃣ Teachers feel compelled to give marks for effort
3️⃣ Teachers put zeroes in gradebooks
4️⃣ Quantity > quality
5️⃣ Bonus marks distort the assessment picture
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
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My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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WENDY TURNER is a 2nd grade teacher and the 2017 Delaware Teacher of the Year. She is interested in trauma-informed practices, global education, social-emotional learning, and works to spark empathy in education.
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When parents make the decision to take their children on family vacation during school days, should they ask their children's teachers for homework for the road? In this episode, you'll hear my five reasons why I think vacation homework is a bad idea.
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
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My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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JULIA FLISS is a 6th grade ELA teacher, activist, world changer, Sustainable Development Goals Ambassador, lifelong learner, creative, and yogi. She’s an encourager, amplifier, networker, lifelong learner, and she’s passionate about leveraging education to make the planet a better place for learners of all ages.
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Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi*
Anthem by The Grand Affair*
*courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music)
Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)
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Do you ever sit with your students?
How does it affect the learning environment?
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/why-we-should-sit-with-our-students-964f5b9966de?source=friends_link&sk=6ccf6e79ff55441d00f02e105eef53f2.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
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Song Track Credits:
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Species by Diamond Ortiz
Lullaby by Yung Logos
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ANDREW CANLE is an Assistant Principal at Shaw Avenue School in Valley Stream, New York. He’s a three-time champion coach NBA Math Hoops, a program that engages students in math and social-emotional learning through the game of basketball. And most recently, he’s the creator of the #EDUCanle podcast!
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Song Track Credits
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi*
Anthem by The Grand Affair*
*courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music)
Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode athttps://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/assessment-should-be-a-conversation-6de77e710c9d.
My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today.
And if you’re interested in hearing more audio blog content like this episode, make sure you subscribe to the Teacher Blogs podcast. If you’re hearing this episode on a mobile device, just search for the Teacher Blogs podcast on the very same podcast player you’re using right now.
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credits:
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Anthem by The Grand Affair
Species by Diamond Ortiz
Sunny Morning by Bruno E
All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/*.
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CHANEL JOHNSON is a STEMinist, an ASCD Emerging Leader, published author, K-12 Math and Science Program Specialist, instructional tech coach, and keynote presenter based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Song Track Credits
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi*
Anthem by The Grand Affair*
*courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music)
Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/shipped-is-better-than-perfect-5f0e4bd03f0c?source=friends_link&sk=c55d462a5ba96e67133581d77ab85801.
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credits:
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Species by Diamond Ortiz
Lullaby by Yung Logos
All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/*.
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MARISA THOMPSON is a mom, wife, HS English teacher, professional development facilitator, instructor at the University of San Diego, traveler, and a liver of life!
Marisa has done a lot of work on something called the TQE Method, a process that leads students through the generation of Thoughts, Questions, and Epiphanies gleaned from their reading of texts and is followed by organic engagement and further exploration of those ideas. It’s a marked departure from traditional comprehension exercises and allows for deeper level thinking and higher engagement.
If the TQE Method is new to you or if you’d like to learn more, make sure to visit her blog at https://www.unlimitedteacher.com/single-post/2018/07/10/were-killing-the-love-of-reading.
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Song Track Credits
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi*
Anthem by The Grand Affair*
*courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music)
Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/12-google-classroom-hacks-to-start-using-today-d9c067fac4fb.
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credits:
Anthem by The Grand Affair
Species by Diamond Ortiz
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Sunny Morning by Bruno E.
All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/*.
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CHRISTINE YOUNGHUSBAND is passionate about teaching and learning and the role of leadership in enhancing the student learning experience in K-12 and in higher education. She earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2017 from Simon Fraser University (SFU) and is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) in the B.Ed. Teacher Education Program and M.Ed. Leadership Program. Christine remains connected to SFU as an Affiliate Scholar at the Centre for the Study of Educational Leadership and Policy (CSELP) and member of the Academic Council at the Centre for Imagination in Research, Culture, and Education (CIRCE).
Christine’s research interests include subject matter acquisition, mentorship. assessment, professional learning, mathematics education, culture and mathematics, policies and practice, and transformative leadership. In addition to her work at UNBC, Christine is an independent educational consultant, sessional instructor at St. Mark’s College and SFU, and co-moderator of #BCedchat on Twitter. Her 25-year career in education includes teaching secondary mathematics and science in BC public schools and contributing to the provincial Math curriculum redesign.
Christine is a LEARNER first. Her teaching practice is guided by her inquiry and curiosity. She “learns by doing” with a willingness to try, take risks, and try again. Christine values learning experientially, is open to ongoing formative assessment, and engages regularly in reflection as a reflective practitioner.
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On Twitter @ChristineYH (https://twitter.com/ChristineYH),
On Instagram @ChristineHoYounghusband (https://www.instagram.com/christinehoyounghusband), and
On her blog at https://christineyounghusband.com/.
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Song Track Credits
Sunny Morning (by Bruno E., courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music)
Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)
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Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/model-that-metacognition-5a527be679dd.
Get the Seesaw activity mentioned here at https://bit.ly/30qH0PS.
Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.
Song Track Credits:
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Species by Diamond Ortiz
Lullaby by Yung Logos
*All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
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KRISTIN MERRILL is a fourth grade teacher in Florida who specializes in language arts and strives to make lessons interactive through engagement and the use of ed tech. She and her husband make a dynamic duo in primary education and recently published a book, The Interactive Class: Using Technology to Make Learning More Relevant and Engaging in the Elementary Classroom (https://amzn.to/3a1VTN6).
Follow Kristin on Twitter @FriendsInFourth, on Instagram @FriendsInFourth, and on the blog that she shares with her husband Joe at themerrillsedu.com.
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Song Track Credits
Easy (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)
Sunrise Drive (by South London Hifi, courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library)
Jane Fonda (by The Grand Affair, courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library)
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Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.
Read the blog post at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/my-one-word-for-2020-write-e42db52639a6.
Song Track Credits:
Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi
Species by Diamond Ortiz
Jane Fonda by The Grand Affair
*All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
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CAITLIN KRAUSE is a learning and design specialist, education leader, keynote speaker, and an authority on VR, AR, and AI. She is also the author of Mindful by Design: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Aware, Advancing, and Authentic Learning Experiences (https://amzn.to/2O051ry).
Follow Caitlin on Twitter @MindWise_CK (https://twitter.com/MindWise_CK), on Instagram @mindwise_ck (https://www.instagram.com/mindwise_ck/), and visit her website at https://caitlinkrause.com/.
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Song Track Credits
Intro: Easy (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)
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JONATHAN ALSHEIMER is a family man, 7th grade teacher, keynote speaker, and the author of #NextLevelTeaching: Empowering Students and Transforming School Culture.
Follow Jonathan on Twitter @Mr_Alsheimer (https://twitter.com/mr_Alsheimer) and on Instagram @Mr_Alsheimer (https://www.instagram.com/mr_alsheimer/).
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Song Track Credits
Intro: Easy (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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JULIANNE ROSS-KLEINMANN is passionate about instructional technology to support teaching and learning, sharing what she’s learned with others, and community service -- her focus for over 30 years as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Inc.
Julianne formally started teaching technology and became an ISTE member in the 1990s. She’s a frequent presenter at conferences and schools on topics including technology applications, integration and troubleshooting, rubrics and assessment, STEM, makerspaces and room design. Her favorite presentations have involved co-presenting with her students on topics relating to computational thinking using the Scratch and Scratch Jr. programming languages.
Julianne is currently an Instructional Specialist for the Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New Paltz, New York. She is an ISTE Certified Educator, Apple Teacher, Certified BrainPOP Educator (CBE), Google Level I Certified Educator, ISTE Mobile Learning Network 2017 Excellence Award Winner and past chair of the ISTE STEM Professional Learning Network (PLN), and currently serves on the ISTE Board of Directors.
You can follow Juli on Twitter @JBR_Kleinmann.
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Intro: Easy (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)
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DR. JENNIFER PIERATT is an educator, mom, speaker, coach, and project-based learning nerd. She offers tips, tools, and inspiration for Project Based Learning and is the author of three books, including Keep It Real With PBL, Secondary: A Practical Guide for Planning Project-Based Learning.
You can connect with Jenny ...
On Twitter @crafted_jennyp (https://twitter.com/crafted_jennyp)
On Instagram @crafted_JennyPieratt(https://www.instagram.com/crafted_jennypieratt/)
On her website at https://craftedcurriculum.com/
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Intro: Easy (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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DANIEL BAUER is on a mission to unlock the potential of global school leaders. He’s a speaker and the host of the Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast. He’s also the author of The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap: Small Ideas that Lead to Big Impact, published in 2018. In our conversation, Daniel describes the challenges leaders can face when trying to initiate organizational changes. He shares the heart and mission of his book, and describes a lesson learned from a recent guest on his podcast. He also talks about personal passions, his favorite productivity habits, and the voices and resources that inspire his professional practice today. You can connect with Daniel Bauer ... On Twitter @AlienEarbud (https://twitter.com/alienearbud) On Instagram @AlienEarbud (https://www.instagram.com/alienearbud/) On his website at https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/ Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! Connect with the Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/ On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA Song Track Credits Intro: Easy (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/) Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)
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ABIGAIL FRENCH is a mother of four, a teacher of sixth graders, an advocate of public education, and an explorer of the natural world in Woodstock, VA.
In our conversation, Abby recalls the how and why behind the jaw-dropping snake capture video pinned to the top of her Twitter feed. She describes the challenges she experienced when she returned to the classroom after a long hiatus, and discusses her ongoing journey with assessment philosophy. She also mentions personal passions, productivity habits, and the voices and resources that shape her thinking and inspire her practice.
You can connect with Abigail French on Twitter @AWFrench1
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Intro: Easy (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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Dr. DOUGLAS FISHER is a Professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a teacher leader at Health Sciences High & Middle College. He is a member of the California Reading Hall of Fame and is the recipient of an International Reading Association Celebrate Literacy Award, the Farmer award for excellence in writing from the National Council of Teachers of English, and the Christa McAuliffe award for excellence in teacher education. He has published numerous articles on improving student achievement as well as books, such as Text-Complexity: Raising Rigor in Reading (with Nancy Frey and Diane Lapp), Checking for Understanding (with Nancy Frey) and Common Core English Language Arts in a PLC at Work (with Nancy Frey). He is a board member of the International Reading Association and a past board member of the Literacy Research Association.
In our conversation, Dr. Fisher recalls a time in his teaching career when he genuinely struggled to connect with his learners. He talks about his latest work in the area of balanced literacy, and explains how educators will be pushed to think about literacy in his workshop. He explains why he’s been giving the matter of teacher credibility more attention, and discusses the personal passions and productivity strategies that make him tick. As we close, he also shares some of the voices and resources that continue to shape his thinking and inspire his professional practice today.
You can connect with Dr. Douglas Fisher ...
On Twitter @DFisherSDSU
On his website at https://www.fisherandfrey.com/
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Song Track Credits
Intro: Easy (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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VERNON WRIGHT is an education leader, administrator, speaker, host, editor, coach, and consultant. He’s a voice for the people, he pours into relationships, and he lives to serve, motivate, and inspire others in authentic ways.
In our conversation, Vernon recalls a delicate situation of having to coach an administrator above him who was simply not visible and not a leader of action. He defines the #ZeroApologyZone movement, and explains the reasoning behind the “Believe. Study. Hustle. Manifest. Repeat.” t-shirts we see around eduTwitter these days. He explains why connection and scale are so critical in order to make a lasting impact and leave a legacy, and he reminds us that we’re not truly leading unless we’re mentoring. As we close, Vernon shouts out some of the voices and resources that shape his thinking and inspire his practice today.
You can connect with Vernon ...
On Twitter @TheWrightLeader
On Instagram @TheWrightLeader
On his website at TheWrightLeader.com
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On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA
Song Track Credits
Intro: Easy (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)
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DEANNA LOUGH is an English teacher, aspiring leader, kid Mom, puppy Mom, Mrs, theater lover, and lover of all things inspiring and positive.
In our conversation, Deanna recalls a period in her career when she was pushed to the brink by the weight of her work. She talks about her passion for equity and inclusion and explains why it fuels her commitment to rethink assessment. She identifies a professional goal, describes how she stays productive, and shouts out some of the voices and resources that inspire her thinking and shape her practice.
You can connect with Deanna ...
On Twitter @Hessteacherest
On Instagram @Deanna.Hess
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Song Track Credits
Intro: Easy (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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TREVOR MACKENZIE is a learner, teacher, speaker, consultant, and outdoor enthusiast. He is regarded by many as the preeminent voice on inquiry-based learning today, authoring Dive into Inquiry: Amplify Learning and Empower Student Voice (https://amzn.to/33fGvZE) and co-authoring Inquiry Mindset: Nurturing the Dreams, Wonders, and Curiosities of Our Youngest Learners (https://amzn.to/2JNgjhs).
In our conversation, Trevor recalls the challenges of his first years in the profession. He defines inquiry-based learning, describes how educators can take their first steps into the inquiry swimming pool, and answers the questions many educators have around assessment in an inquiry model. Trevor goes on to talk about what else is setting him on fire in education today, his next big professional goal, a productivity hack that he holds dear, and a personal passion completely outside of education. As we close, he also shouts out some of the voices and resources that shape his thinking and inspire his professional practice.
You can connect with Trevor ...
On Twitter @Trev_MacKenzie
On Instagram @TNTMacKenzie
At his website: https://www.trevormackenzie.com/
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ANDREW AREVALO is an educator, speaker, innovator, and game designer with passions for blended learning, design thinking, and gamification. Andrew has his Master’s degree in education and has been recognized as a CUE Emerging Teacher.
In our conversation, Andrew recalls the dilemma he faced when he realized that an exciting speaking opportunity would cost him a day’s pay. Looking back now on that fateful decision, he says that making the sacrifice was easily worth it. Andrew talks about what a tremendous influence his dad’s career as an educator has been in his own life, and describes the life-changing experience that followed a lost pitch event in the summer. He tells us how his fourth graders are preparing for the future, updates us on his first book project, lets us in on one of his favorite mobile games, and explains why he wants to make reflection a bigger part of his professional life. As we close, he also shouts out some of the voices and resources that inspire his thinking and shape his professional practice today.
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On Twitter @GameBoyDrew
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TIFFANY OTT is a high school Math teacher, a Director of Curriculum Development with the Teach Better Team, and the founder of #MasteryChat. She’s also a co-author of the recently published book Teach Better, and she’ll be playing a big role to play in the upcoming Teach Better Conference!
In our conversation, Tiffany recounts a time when she launched a teaching unit on mental health, only to find that parents felt insufficiently informed and suspicious of her intentions. The drama that followed cost her a permanent teaching position, putting stress on her young family and teaching her the critical importance of obtaining parent buy-in. Tiffany shares about the joys and benefits of her weekly #MasteryChat on Twitter, describes why she’s so certain her new book will impact educators, and explains why this is such an incredible time to be in education. She also speaks to a professional growth goal for this year, personal passions outside of education, the secret to her productivity, and the voices and resources that inspire her thinking and shape her professional practice today.
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On Twitter @TechieTeachOtt
On Instagram @TiffanyOtt1
On Facebook @Teach Better Team
At the Teach Better Team website: https://www.teachbetter.com/
At her book: https://amzn.to/2P7HSW7
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DR. WILL DEYAMPORT III is an edtech specialist, documentary producer, and the producer and host of the Dr. Will Show, a podcast for educators looking to improve their impact and increase their quality of life.
In our conversation, Dr. Will describes a time when district budget cuts led him to believe that he would likely lose his job. He describes the mission of The Dr. Will Show, explains why educators need to move from free-free-free to a little more fee-fee-fee, and makes the case that every educator should be about the business of building their brand and defining what they are all about. Dr. Will also speaks about what is setting him on fire in education today and shares the voices and resources that shape his thinking and inspire his professional practice and entrepreneurial work.
You can connect with Dr. Will ...
On Twitter @iamDrWill: https://twitter.com/iamDrWill
On Instagram @iamDrWill: https://www.instagram.com/iamdrwill/
On his website at https://thedrwillshowpodcast.simplecast.com/
At his documentary on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/edupreneur/323268793
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LISA JOHNSON is an educator by day, blogger by night, and the author of Creatively Productive: Essential Skills for Tackling Time Wasters, Clearing the Clutter, and Succeeding in School—and Life!
In our conversation, Lisa recalls the time she was challenged for curating education and technology resources on a personal blog. She unpacks the mission and vision of Creatively Productive, and she explains why and how learners can organize their work more efficiently. She also describes her writer’s notebooks and passion planner before sharing the voices and resources that shape her thinking and inspire her practice today.
You can connect with Lisa ...
On Twitter @TechChef4U: https://twitter.com/TechChef4u
On Instagram @NoteChef4U: https://www.instagram.com/notechef4u/
On her website at https://techchef4u.com/
At her latest book, Creatively Productive: https://amzn.to/2LQYOOK
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DR. JACIE MASLYK is an educator, speaker, and author at ISTE, SolutionTree, and Steam-makers.com. She’s an Assistant Superintendent for the Hopewell Area School District in Aliquippa, PA, with a passion for #STEM education, makerspaces, literacy, leadership, and creativity in education.
Dr. Jacie Maslyk is the author of several books, including ...
- STEAM Makers: Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Elementary Classroom (2016)
- Connect to Lead: Power Up Your Learning Network to Move Your School Forward
- Remaking Literacy: Innovative Instructional Strategies for Maker Learning, Grades K-5 (Classroom Maker Projects for Elementary Literacy Education).
- Unlock Creativity: Opening a World of Imagination With Your Students
She is also the co-author of Makers in Schools: Entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution
In our conversation, Dr. Jacie recalls being stonewalled by a veteran teacher during her earliest days in administration. She talks about the heart and mission of Unlock Creativity: Opening a World of Imagination With Your Students, and urges educators to lead the charge by modeling learning and creativity in front of our learners. Jacie also shares her personal passions, a productivity hack, and some of the voices and resources that are shaping her thinking and inspiring her practice today.
You can connect with Dr. Jacie ...
On Twitter @DrJacieMaslyk: https://twitter.com/DrJacieMaslyk
On her website at http://jaciemaslyk.blogspot.com/
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NANCY FREY is a Professor of Educational Leadership and Literacy at San Diego State University and an instructor at Health Sciences High and Middle College. She has also authored or co-authored a number of books, including PLC+: Better Decisions and Greater Impact by Design.
Nancy’s areas of expertise include common core implementation, the role of coaching in instructional improvement, text-dependent questions, close reading, writing from sources, and discipline-specific literacies.
In our conversation, Nancy described how a massive Florida hurricane shaped her first year of teaching. She describes the mission and vision of her latest book, PLC+: Better Decisions and Greater Impact by Design, and explains how a careful consideration of impact must examine the issue of equity for all learners. She shares some of her most recent thoughts on literacy, and explores the roles of technology in the learning process. Finally, Nancy shares some of the voices and resources that are shaping her thinking and inspiring her practice today.
You can connect with Nancy ...
On Twitter @NancyFrey: https://twitter.com/NancyFrey
On her website at https://www.fisherandfrey.com/
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In this special episode of the pod, long-time supporter of the podcast Bryon Carpenter takes over the microphone and interviews me, Tim Cavey, using the same questions I’ve used to interview my 99 previous guests.
I share about the challenges of performing in front of students while my personal life was in turmoil, describe what is setting me on fire about education right now, and celebrate the end of my MEdL degree program and thesis. And of course, I share the voices and resources that are shaping my thinking and inspiring my own professional practice today. It was a fun conversation that I hope you’ll enjoy.
Again, special thanks go Bryon Carpenter for hosting this episode. You can follow Bryon on Twitter @BryonCar.
Huge thanks go to you and all the other faithful listeners of the podcast! Your support has meant so much, and I could not have gotten to this milestone without you. Here’s to more learning and growth on the way to 200!
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DAN KREINESS is an Instructional Coach at Norwalk Public Schools and a doctoral candidate at the American College of Education. He was also recognized as an ACSD Emerging Leader 2017 and is the host of the Leader of Learning podcast.
In our conversation, Dan shares candidly about the friction he experienced in his last administrative position. He describes the mission and vision of the Leader of Learning podcast and explains how growth mindset and transformational leadership fuel his work as an instructional coach. As we close our conversation, Dan also shares the voices and resources that are shaping his thinking and inspiring his practice today.
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On Twitter @DKreiness: https://twitter.com/dkreiness
On Instagram @DKreiness: https://www.instagram.com/dkreiness/
On YouTube @Dan Kreiness: https://bit.ly/2m2a2oY
On his blog at https://leaderoflearning.com/
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CHRIS WOODS is a high school math teacher, STEM presenter, and host of the STEM Everyday podcast. Chris likes to remind his students and followers that STEM is everywhere around us … we just have to learn to recognize it.
In our conversation, Chris shares transparently about the challenges of reaching every student in 9th grade. He explains why it’s so critical to cultivate curiosity and demonstrate relevance for our learners through STEM education, and offers his take on the suggestion that STEM sometimes overshadows the creative arts. As we wrap up, Chris also shares the voices and resources that are shaping his thinking and inspiring his practice today.
You can connect with Chris ...
On Twitter @DailyStem: https://twitter.com/dailystem
On Instagram @DailyStem: https://www.instagram.com/dailystem/
On YouTube @Chris Woods: https://bit.ly/2Lll8yy
On his blog at http://dailystem.com/
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NINA PAK LUI has taught at the middle and high school levels and today she instructs pre-service teachers at the School of Education at Trinity Western University in Langley, BC, Canada. Nina views teaching as a sacred calling, and she’s dedicated to inspiring and equipping future teachers to be caring, competent, inclusive and reflective. She designs and facilitates meaningful learning experiences that intentionally connect theory to practice.
In our conversation, Nina candidly shares about a time when the tensions between her vision and realization became too much for her mental health, leading her to take extended leave from a high school. She offers insights about how schools can better recognize and include cultural minorities in their learning communities, and describes how assessment comes down to honoring the humanity of the students in our care. She also shares personal passions, a productivity hack, and the voices and resources that shape her thinking and inspire her practice today.
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On her blog at http://ninapaklui.com/
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JEFFERY FRIEDEN is a teacher, blogger, presenter, and podcaster. He enjoys connecting teachers and building professional relationships in order to intensify impact on learning. He is also the author of Make Them Process It: Uncovering New Value in the Writer's Notebook, published in 2017.
In our conversation, Jeffery shares how and why he was bluntly called out by a neighboring teacher and explains how that incident contributed to his personal and professional growth. He discusses what overzealous educators can do when colleagues have heard enough, and talks about the powerful impact of finding your tribe in a professional learning network. He goes on to describe a personal passion outside of education, identifies the productivity hack that allows him to create content as a husband and father of four, and lists some of the resources that shape his thinking and inspire his practice today.
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On Twitter at https://twitter.com/MakeThemMastrIt
On Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/makethemmasterit/
On his blog at https://makethemmasterit.com/
At his podcast: https://makethemmasterit.com/podcast/
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JUSTIN BELT is a husband, father of five, and teacher of thousands! He’s an aspiring leader, innovator, musician, and he’s part of our great writing team over at the Teachers on Fire Magazine on Medium. Last but not least, Justin is the host and producer of The WHYcast, a podcast about finding and clarifying your WHY.
In our conversation, Justin shares candidly about the challenges and importance of connecting with hard-to-reach students. He talks about the mission and vision of The WhyCast, and describes what is setting him on fire about education today. Justin also describes the personal passions that bring him alive as a human being outside of the classroom, and shares some of the resources that shape his thinking and inspire his practice today.
Connect with Justin:
On Twitter @Class_ClassMr_B
On Instagram @IAm.MisterB
On Medium at @TheWhySeeker
At his podcast @TWhyCast
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JANELLE McLAUGHLIN is a keynote speaker, education consultant and strategist, and educational leadership coach. She is a former classroom teacher, district administrator, and high ability coordinator. She loves to learn, laugh, connect, and make completos!
In our conversation, Janelle recalls the most difficult period in her education career. She describes her passion and vision for what professional development can and should look like, and unpacks a professional goal for 2019. Finally, she shares some of the voices and resources that inspire her professional growth today.
Connect with Janelle:
On Twitter @Ms_Mac4
On Instagram @Janelle_McL
On LinkedIn at Janelle McLaughlin
At her site at Innovative Education Solutions
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JORGE VALENZUELA is both a graduate teaching assistant and doctoral student at Old Dominion University and the lead coach at Lifelong Learning Defined. He is a national faculty member of the Buck Institute for Education and a national teacher effectiveness coach for the Engineering by Design curriculum. His work is aimed at helping educators understand and implement computational thinking, computer science, STEM/STEAM, and project-based learning.
Jorge is a national presenter, ISTE author, and frequent contributor to books, academic journals, how-to blogs, and webinars. He is also the 2018 awardee of ISTE’s Computer Science Excellence Award and recipient of the Lynn Barrier Engineering Leadership Award for his contributions to STEM education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
In our conversation, Jorge talks about how a lack of confidence held him back from sharing his learning with his PLN. He offers some sage advice about how to get started with project-based learning, and describes what excites him about computational thinking in the classroom. He also shares a productivity habit, a professional goal, and the voices that shape his thinking and inspire his practice today.
Connect with Jorge:
On Twitter @JorgeDoesPBL
On Instagram @JorgeDoesPBL
On his blog at https://www.lifelonglearningdefined.com/.
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SHANE LAWRENCE is a high school educator in Alberta, Canada who specializes in film studies but also teaches digital media and art courses at the 7th and 8th grade levels. Shane is the host and producer of The Ed Podcast.
In our conversation, Shane shares candidly about how the extraordinary demands of a musical production once stretched him to a breaking point. He tells the origin story of The Ed Podcast and describes his mission as a podcaster today. Shane talks about what is exciting him in education, the new course that will teach him the most in the coming school year, and the key to overcoming imposter syndrome. As we conclude, he also shares the voices and resources that are shaping his thinking and inspiring his practice today.
Connect with Shane:
On Twitter @TheEdPodcast
On Instagram @TheEdPodcast
On his podcast: The Ed Podcast
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LATEZEON BALENTINE is a mom of three boys, teacher, and founder of September Chances, Inc. - a nonprofit organization created to show the joy in reading and increase reading fluency and literacy. Latezeon is also a Donors Choose Teacher Ambassador, dog lover, an advocate for mental health awareness, and blogger. And she’s got a book on the way, stay tuned!
In our conversation, Latezeon discusses the adversity that she and other educators face in her state and district. She’s definitely “in it for the outcome - NOT the income,” she laughs. Thankfully, things have improved from her first year, when she was hired and compensated as a substitute teacher - but expected to do the work of a full-time teacher. Latezeon shares her commitment to growing the joy of reading for learners, her passion for supporting other educators through Donors Choose, and her dedication to removing the stigmas around mental illness.
Connect with Latezeon:
On Twitter @LHBLovesEdu
On Instagram @LHBlovesEDU
On her blog: https://lhblovesedu.home.blog/.
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Song Track Credits
Intro: Easy (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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SCOTT NUNES is a dad, teacher, coach, Schoology ambassador, and CCCUE board member. He’s also Nearpod certified, MIE certified, a site leader, rapper, and co-host of the TNT EdTech podcast!
In our conversation, Scott describes the challenging experience that led him from a career in design to education. He talks about the culture of celebration, music, and freestyle rap that inhabits his classroom, and explains the vision behind the TNT EdTech podcast. He also describes why he plans to do more blogging, shares his favourite beach activity, and credits the voices that shape his thinking and inspire his professional practice today.
Connect with Scott:
- On Twitter @MrNunesteach
- On Instagram @IAmMrEdtech
- On the TNT Edtech podcast: https://sites.google.com/view/tntedtech
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Song Track Credits
Intro: Easy (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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LYNMARA COLON is a dynamic leader committed to student learning and growth. She is passionate about technology, access, and equity for all students, and was named in the NSBA 20 to Watch for Innovative Practices. As a former teacher, assistant principal, and principal, Lynmara is focused on building healthy cultures by leading with a Disney mentality where all stakeholders are welcomed.
Lynn holds two master’s degrees: a degree in curriculum and instruction, and the other in educational leadership. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in education through Old Dominion University. She is also the co-author of the recently published Empower Our Girls: Opening the Door for Girls to Achieve More.
In our conversation, Lynn describes the importance of building rapport and relationship on school teams before introducing new policies and practices. She talks about the heart and message of Empower Our Girls, and also shares her passion for changing mindsets around English Language Learners in our schools. You’ll also hear about Lynn’s professional goals, productivity habits, personal interests, and the voices that inspire her practice today. Lynmara brings full value in this conversation - I loved it!
Follow Lynn on Twitter @TheColon_S and on her blog at https://www.leadwithmagic.com/.
Connect with Lynmara:
On her blog: https://www.leadwithmagic.com/
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheColon_s
Empower Our Girls on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2xjf56L
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Song Track Credits
Intro: Easy (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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ALICIA RAY is the Lead Digital Learning & Media Innovation Facilitator at Surry County Schools, NC. Possibly THE most committed reader and reviewer of the education books from Dave Burgess Consulting, Alicia is also the author of the soon-to-be-released Educational Eye Exam!
Follow Alicia on Twitter @ILuvEducating and on her blog at https://aliciaray.com/.
In our conversation, Alicia shares candidly about the challenge of confronting professional insecurities in the presence of peers who seem to have it altogether. She explains the why, what, and how of her incredible book review habit, and previews her own upcoming book, Educational Eye Exam. She points to the personal passions and productivity habits that work for her, and shouts out the voices and resources that shape her thinking and inspire her practice today. Finally, we end the conversation with a good laugh about what The Office would look like in a school context!
Connect with Alicia:
On her blog: https://aliciaray.com/
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/iluveducating
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iluveducating/
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On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
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Song Track Credits
Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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KRISTEN NAN is a 3rd Grade teacher who serves near Pittsburgh, PA. She's a blogger, presenter, and award winning educator for innovative practices. Kristen describes herself as a believer in goodness, idea generator, risk taker, and disruptor in education!
Follow Kristen on Twitter @nankr1120 and on her blog at https://kristennan.com/.
In our conversation, Kristen discusses the challenge of always having a tsunami of creative ideas: the people around us won’t always share our enthusiasm! She defines GRIT (goal setting, responsibility, imagining excellence, and a tough mindset) and explains why it’s so critical for educators to model grit for our learners. She also talks about her upcoming book, shares some of her personal passions and productivity habits, and lists a few of the education voices and resources that inspire her practice today.
Connect with Kristen:
On her blog: https://kristennan.com/
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/nankr1120
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nankr1120/
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On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA
Song Track Credits
Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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PERNILLE RIPP is a prolific blogger, highly recognized speaker, literacy expert, creator of the Global Read Aloud, and the author of several books, including Passionate Readers: The Art of Reaching and Engaging Every Child. She’s also a Danish educator living in the US, mother of 4, and soulmate to an incredible man that makes it all possible.
Follow Pernille on Twitter https://twitter.com/pernilleripp and visit her blog at https://pernillesripp.com/.
In our conversation, Pernille discusses the reality that we won’t always be able to reach every student in precisely the ways we hope to. She recounts the bullying that her daughter experienced in third grade, and the incredible meeting with Pink that helped to breathe new confidence and optimism into her daughter’s outlook and self-identity. She defines the purpose that lies at the core of her legendary blogging activities, and articulates the political (non-partisan) nature of books that speak for the marginalized. Pernille also shares a couple of her keys to productivity and lists some of the voices and resources that have been shaping her thinking and inspiring her professional practice this year.
Connect with Pernille:
On her blog: https://pernillesripp.com/
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/pernilleripp
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pernillesripp/
At her Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PassionateReadersBook/
Check out her books: https://amzn.to/2Wo9Bly
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On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA
Song Track Credits
Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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ANDY MILNE is a charismatic PE educator who has hopped the pond from London to Chicago! He’s also a speaker, blogger, and was named 2017 Health Ed Teacher of the Year.
As soon as you hear him speak, you’ll understand why Andy is a Teacher on Fire! In our conversation, Andy shares about the experience of leaving education for a period of time in order to rethink his purpose and core identity. He offers some sage advice about how teachers can bring energy, creativity, and empathy into their classrooms, and speaks to his recent focus on marginalized learners. He also talks about the profound importance of sleep and rounds out our discussion with some of the voices and resources that shape his thinking and inspire his practice today.
Connect with Andy:
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/carmelhealth
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmelhealth/
On his blog: www.slowchathealth.com
For his cause: www.sendateacher.com
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Song Track Credits
Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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JENNIFER WOLFE is a mother, writer, English and AVID teacher, Google Certified Educator, hyperdoc fanatic, and WeVideo Ambassador.
In our conversation, Jennifer shares about an extraordinarily difficult school year that pushed her from the profession, along with the formula that allowed her to eventually return to the classroom. If you’ve ever felt pushed to the brink as an educator, her story will resonate! Jennifer also describes her work with the AVID program, hyperdocs, WeVideo, inquiry-based learning, and more. She tells us where “Mama Wolfe” comes from and defines her philosophy around relationships in education. She also lists some personal passions and shares the voices and resources that shape her thinking and inspire her professional practice today.
Connect with Jennifer:
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/@mamawolfeto2
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamawolfeto2/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamawolfe/
On her educator blog: jenniferwolfe.net
On her classroom blog: https://sites.google.com/djusd.net/jwolfe/home
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On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA
Song Track Credits
Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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TRAVIS JORDAN is a husband, father of four, superintendent, education commissioner, speaker, aspiring author, conformity breaker, and status quo shaker. How’s that for disruption in education?
In our conversation, Travis shares a tragic story from his learning community, explaining how the passing of one student has forever impacted him and put the focus on connections over content. “This is not a job - it’s a calling,” he says. Travis also dismisses the idea of educators faking it until they make it. “Why not be real and feel and let our students and colleagues let us heal?” When he thinks of building leaders in his learning community, he asks his team members to encourage, empower, and empathize with everyone in their care. As we close out our conversation, Travis also shares a few of the voices and resources that shape his thinking and inspire his professional practice today.
Connect with Travis:
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Supt_Jordan
On his blog: https://tjordan.org/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supt_jordan/
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Song Track Credits
Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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TARA MARTIN is an educator, administrator, coach, and speaker. She’s also the founder of #BookSnaps, the @DBC_Inc Media & Communications Director, and author of Be REAL: Educate from the Heart.
In our conversation, Tara shares about a tragedy that struck her family during her very first year of teaching, and describes the difficult journey and surprising breakthroughs that followed as a result. She explains the mission behind her book, Be REAL, and gives me some practical advice about how to utilize BookSnaps in my laptop classroom. Tara also talks about her work with Dave Burgess Consulting, offers some hints about the 2020 conference, describes how she stays productive, and points to some of the key voices and influences that shape her thinking and inspire her practice today.
Connect with Tara:
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaraMartinEDU
On her blog: tarammartin.com
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarammartin.real/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taram.martin.1
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu8Fvq6vhxHplySiiRztTQQ
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On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA
Song Track Credits
Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)
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KELLY CROY is a committed husband, father of four girls, educator, speaker, Apple Distinguished Educator author of Along Came a Leader and the producer of The Wired Educator podcast. Follow Kelly on Twitter @KellyCroy and @WiredEducator, and visit his blog at https://wirededucator.com/.
In our conversation, Kelly discusses the keys to effective leadership, explains why iPads make such fantastic creation tools, and argues that “Our best moments in education will be culture moments.” He also tells us about the mission of The Wired Educator podcast, shares about passions and productivity hacks, and lists some of the key voices and influences that shape his thinking and inspire his practice today.
Connect with Kelly:
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellycroy
On his blog: https://wirededucator.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kcroy/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wirededucator/
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WiredEducator
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Song Track Credits
Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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KEVIN O’SHEA is a primary teacher currently in Beijing, China who will be moving to a school in Shenzhen, China in the fall. Kevin is a big fan of nature, outdoor education, inquiry, and photography. He’s also the producer of the Just Japan Podcast and the new Making Better Teachers Podcast.
In our conversation, Kevin recalls the time he assigned differentiated work to his students - only to experience a nightmare that tempted him to leave education entirely. He discusses the mission and vision of his new Making Better Teachers podcast, and explains how past years of content creation have led him to this point. He also talks about the dynamics and importance of his international PLN, the beauty of Outdoor Classroom Day, and the voices that shape his thinking and inspire his professional practice.
See more from Kevin:
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadForMaple
On YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/BusanKevin
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlandkev/
On his blogs: https://makingbetterteachers.com/ & http://justjapanstuff.com
On Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers & http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff
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Song Track Credits
Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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KAREN CASWELL is a 4th grade teacher in Australia. Her favorite themes in education include relationships, reading, kindness, and global connections. She’s also an Apple Certified Teacher, Seesaw Ambassador, and the founder of #TLAPdownunder! Follow Karen on Twitter @kcasw1 and visit her blog at https://www.karencaswell.com/.
In our conversation, Karen recalls a crisis of disillusionment which threatened to pull her away from teaching completely. Thankfully, a leave of absence from the classroom and some inspirational reading from Dave Burgess Consulting helped to reignite her passion, and she’s been a different educator ever since. Karen also shares some of her practices on Seesaw, one of several good online portfolio platforms that connect parents with student learning, and she describes some of her passions and goals in the area of student literacy. Finally, Karen talks about the education voices that shape her thinking and inspire her passion for education today.
See more from Karen:
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/kcasw1
On her blog: https://www.karencaswell.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsc_teaching_passionately/
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On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA
Song Track Credits
Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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AARON BLACKWELDER is a high school English teacher and golf coach at Woodland Public Schools in Woodland, Washington. He’s the founder of the Teachers Going Gradeless website and Twitter chat @TG2Chat and #TG2Chat. He’s also a father, husband, autism advocate, Google Certified Educator, and he’s loving life!
Follow Aaron on Twitter @AaronSBlackwel1 and visit his blogs at mrblackwelder.wordpress.com and https://teachersgoinggradeless.com/, where he welcomes contributions from anyone with experience in the areas of gradeless assessment.
In our conversation, Aaron recounts the beginnings of the TG2 site, chat, and mission. He gives us some great practical examples of gradeless assessment, feedback, and reporting philosophies from his own practice, and makes the case for more schools to consider this paradigm shift. He also shares a personal passion that fuels him outside of the school, an edtech tool that makes his practice more efficient, and the education voices that shape his thinking and inspire his passion today.
See more from Aaron:
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/AaronSBlackwel1 & https://twitter.com/TG2Chat
On his blog: mrblackwelder.wordpress.com
On the TG2 blog: https://teachersgoinggradeless.com/
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On YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA
Song Track Credits
Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)
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ADAM WELCOME is a former teacher, principal, and director of innovation. He’s also a recognized education leader, speaker, and the author of Kids Deserve It and Run Like a Pirate. Follow Adam on Twitter @MrAdamWelcome.
In our conversation, Adam recalls the disillusionment he once felt when he realized that colleagues weren’t prepared to sacrifice to put their learners first. He explains how this period led to a career in education leadership and Kids Deserve It, a book he co-authored with Todd Nesloney. He also tells the story of Run Like a Pirate, a book that followed an incredible year of 13 marathons, and argues that we all have more power inside of us than we think we do. He goes on to share personal passions, habits that make him more productive, and the voices that shape his thinking and inspire his passion today.
See more from Adam:
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/mradamwelcome
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mradamwelcome/
On the Kids Deserve It blog: https://www.kidsdeserveit.com/
On his personal blog: https://mradamwelcome.com/
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On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA
Song Track Credits
Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
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KALI SLUSSER is an instructional coach, fitness obsessor, and kombucha fanatic! She is also a wife of a fellow teacher and a mom of three. Connect with Kali on Twitter @KaliSlusser and follow her ongoing reviews of the DBC books with Greg Moffitt at https://readlikeapirate.wordpress.com/.
In our conversation, Kali recalls the moment when her identity as an educator was shaken and she considered changing industries completely. She explains what she loves about her current role as an instructional coach, and updates us on her quest to read and review every one of the titles from Dave Burgess Consulting. Kali also shares a reading tip, describes her morning routines, and shares some of the voices and resources that shape her thinking and inspire her practice today.
See more from Kali:
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaliSlusser
On her book review blog: https://readlikeapirate.wordpress.com/
On her personal blog: https://kalislusser.wordpress.com/
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On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/
On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
On Medium: https://medium.com/@teachersonfire
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA
Song Track Credits
Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)
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ANNICK RAUCH is a Grade 1 French immersion teacher in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She’s a loving mom to 4 boys and wife to the man who allows her to do it all! Her passions in education include growth mindset, global collaboration, and all things innovation. You can follow her on Twitter @AnnickRauch and visit her blog at http://www.annickrauch.ca/.
In our conversation, Annick recalls a challenging situation in her classroom involving a live image search gone wrong, and explains how she, parents, and students grew from the experience. She talks about the Power of YET and the global collaboration happening through YouTube read-alouds. Annick also describes how the books from Dave Burgess Consulting have made such a positive difference in her life and practice, including influential relationships with people like Tamara Letter, author of A Passion for Kindness. Annick concludes by sharing her professional growth goal for this year, productivity strategies, and the voices and resources that shape her thinking and inspire her practice.
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SUSAN JACHYMIAK is a 4th grade teacher in Orland Park, IL. She’s a rookie this year, and she’s clearly on fire! Follow her on Twitter @MsJachymiak and visit her blog at http://msjachymiak.weebly.com.
In our conversation, Susan recalls a couple of unfamiliar challenges she was forced to figure out at the outset of her very first teaching position. She describes the thinking behind the #NewTeacherJourney chat and explains how she hopes to support other new teachers using the power of social media. Susan also shares what excites her about education today, her professional growth goal for next year, her productivity strategies, and the voices and resources that shape her thinking and inspire her practice.
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RAE HUGHART is a middle school Math teacher, educational consultant, Director of Training & Development for the Teach Better Team, and a co-host for the Teach Better Talk Podcast - and if you haven’t given Teach Better Talk a listen, you need to! Connect with Rae on Twitter AND Instagram @RaeHughart, and check out her course offerings and resources at TeachBetter.com.
In our conversation, Rae recalls the struggle of school during most of her own years in K-12, thanks largely to a reading disability and associated comprehension issues that made learning incredibly difficult. She talks about how those memories motivate her to continue to improve her own practice today and reach disengaged students who are having similar experiences. Rae also gives us a summary of the Teach Better mission, a preview of their upcoming book, a description of #MasteryChat, and some good insights for best practices around professional activities on Twitter and Instagram. She goes on to share a personal passion, her productivity tips, and some of the voices and resources that shape her thinking and inspire her practice.
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At the Teach Better Team Site: https://teachbetter.com/
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TISHA RICHMOND is a Technology Integration Specialist serving 19 schools in Medford, Oregon. She’s also a speaker and author of Make Learning Magical: Transform Your Teaching and Create Unforgettable Experiences in Your Classroom.
In our conversation, Tisha recalls her professional tipping point: just as doubt and discouragement prompted her to think of leaving the profession, she encountered a host of innovative tools and practices that rejuvenated her passion for education. That turnaround now fuels her passion to inspire other educators, and she unpacks an inspiring vision and practical suggestions for change within Make Learning Magical. Tisha also shares her professional goal for this year, her tips for personal productivity, and the voices that shape her thinking and inspire her practice.
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Her Book: https://amzn.to/2SFGBDV
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ROSE PILLAY is an education leader and curriculum consultant for the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese. Her One Word for 2019 is SMILE, and Rose keeps educators inspired on her mission to serve, support, and celebrate growth and relationships. Buckle up for this interview! Her colleagues call her a girl on fire, and you’ll understand why when you hear her passion and commitment for learning. Follow Rose on Twitter @RosePillay1 and visit her blog at https://teachafl.wordpress.com/.
In our conversation, Rose discusses how she manages the dark days when doubts creep in and she wonders if she is making a difference. She describes how her faith informs her practice, explains why educators should engage in PLNs, and recalls the origin of her blog, Fail Better. Rose also tells us about her professional goals for 2019 and shares some of the voices and resources that are shaping her thinking and inspiring her practice today.
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AJ JULIANI is a dad, a sought-after speaker, and prolific author of several education books, including The PBL Playbook, Empower and Launch. He is a recognized authority on design thinking, genius hour, growth mindset, IBL, PBL, and all things innovation in education. Read more from AJ at http://ajjuliani.com/ and follow him on Twitter @AJJuliani.
In our conversation, AJ recalls his professional turning point 2011, when he moved from a teacher discouraged by the game of school to an educator set on fire by the possibilities in education. He goes on to share essential advice from the PBL Playbook, the power and purpose of blogging as an educator, and the ideas behind “be more chef.” He also discusses his current professional work, a learning obsession, and some of the voices that shape his thinking and inspire his practice today.
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MIKE PAUL is a middle school math teacher, edtech leader, Google Certified Innovator, and the co-founder of Edcamp Kentucky. Follow Mike on Twitter @mikepaul and check out his blog at https://pikemalltech.com/.
In our conversation, Mike recalls the disappointment he felt when he first realized that not every education leader is in education for the right reasons. He gets into the ways that tech tools have changed the ways students learn (and the ways educators teach) about Math. He also discusses what energizes him in education today, his One Word for 2019, a productivity hack he applies to his mornings, and the voices and influences that most inspire his work.
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DR. BRAD GUSTAFSON is a National Distinguished Principal, best-selling author, and speaker. He is also a Digital Innovation in Learning Award winner and a member of the National School Boards Association "20 to Watch." Brad recently released a new book that is making a stir: Reclaiming Our Calling: Hold on to the Heart, Mind, and Hope of Education. Find out more about his work at www.BradGustafson.com and follow Brad on Twitter @GustafsonBrad.
In our conversation, Brad recalls an important lesson he once learned about the value of investing in the most challenging students. He talks about the heart and main message of his book, Reclaiming Our Calling, and talks about why connection must be the focal point of everything we do around technology in education. Brad also discusses a professional goal, his personal passions outside of education, a productivity hack, and the voices that inspire him today.
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Website: https://www.bradgustafson.com/
Reclaiming Our Calling: https://amzn.to/2t2hgtp
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DR. ERIK YOUNGMAN has been a first grade teacher, assistant principal, and principal. Today, he’s the director of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the Libertyville School District in the Greater Chicago Area. He advocates for continuous learning, feedback, growth mindset, metacognition, innovation, and visible learning. Follow Dr. Erik on Twitter @Erik_Youngman.
In our conversation, Dr. Erik discusses the challenges presented by change, and the importance of feedback for continuous reflection and growth. He talks about the incredible opportunities in education today, and shares some of his professional goals for the coming year. Erik also opens up about his personal passions outside of education, a productivity hack, and points to some of the voices that shape his learning and inspire his practice today.
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DR. SARAH THOMAS is a regional technology coordinator in Maryland and serves as affiliate faculty at Loyola University. In 2014, Sarah founded the EduMatch Project, and she has spoken and presented at numerous conferences since. Find out more about Sarah and her work at https://www.sarahjanethomas.com and follow her on Twitter at @sarahdateechur.
In our conversation, Sarah recalls the challenges of finding her place in education during the first three years of her career. She describes how EduMatch was created as a solution to help like-minded educators connect around the globe, and explains how that early vision continues to shape its activities and contributions today. She also tells us what makes her so passionate about education, one of her professional goals for 2019, the thing that energizes her as a human being when she’s away from education, and so much more.
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On EduMatch at http://www.edumatch.org/
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KATE LINDQUIST is the founder of PeaceLoveArt, which is all about “Enriching heARTS thru self expression and soul connection.” With a Master’s degree in Education, Kate is a passionate educator, artist, consultant, speaker, and contributor to @DisruptEDTV. Follow Kate on Twitter and Instagram @heARTISTatWORK.
In our conversation, Kate talks about the frustration of teaching in learning environments that don’t seem to value the arts, and explains how finding her own creative voice on Twitter and other platforms helped restore her hope for the future of “creative academics.” Describing artistic activities as a gateway to curiosity and learning, she strives to help learners of all ages find their voice and express themselves in creative ways. Kate shares her professional goal for this school year, the things that bring her alive outside of the classroom, a productivity hack, and the voices and influences that inspire her practice today.
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JENNIFER CASA-TODD is a mom, wife, teacher librarian, speaker, a coordinator for Google Educator Groups of Ontario, an ISTE Librarians leader, and an @ONedSschat advisor. She is also the author of Social LEADia: Moving Students from Digital Citizenship to Digital Leadership. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @JCasaTodd.
In our conversation, Jennifer recalls the tremendous challenge of battling concussion symptoms for ten months and identifies the keys that helped her emerge from the fog to regain her health. She talks about the context, mission, and vision of her book, Social Leadia, and discusses the mindset shift that educators must make around social media tools. She also shares why she’s excited about education today, what her professional goal looks like for 2019, why you should stay connected with book clubs even when you fall behind on the book, and much more!
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GREG MOFFITT is a dad, husband, and the principal at Winters Elementary School in Winters, California. He’s also a doctoral student at UC Davis and a big education geek. Greg has set the audacious goal of reading through all of the books from Dave Burgess Consulting in 2019, and you can catch his reflections and reviews (along with those from teammate Kali Slusser) at http://readlikeapirate.wordpress.com.
In our conversation, Greg recalls the low point at the end of the last school year when a staff member told him “You’re not smiling anymore.” He describes how an amazing instructional coach, Lead Like a Pirate, and the positive power of his PLN helped him rediscover his passion and joy for the principalship. Greg explains why SEL gets him excited about education today, shares his bold professional goal for 2019, describes how he stays productive each day, and points to the voices and resources that he’s tuned into.
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BETH HOUF is a mom, middle school principal, passionate leader & learner, and forever teacher. She’s also the co-author of Lead Like a PIRATE: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff. Interact with her on Twitter @BethHouf and engage with ideas from her book at #LeadLAP.
In our conversation, Beth recalls how pressure-packed early years in a principal position almost turned her off from the profession completely, and she explains how a random conversation about Twitter helped revive her passion and calling for school leadership. She describes how Teach Like a Pirate led to Lead Like a Pirate, and discusses the mission and main message of the book. She also shares why she’s excited about education, a couple of productivity hacks she lives by, her passions outside of school, and the voices and resources that inspire growth in her practice today.
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- On Twitter @BethHouf
- On Instagram @BHouf
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CHRIS CHAPPOTIN is the principal at Steam Middle School in Burleson, TX. He’s a husband, father, Engage 2 Learn Coach, certified Google educator, and big sports fan. He’s also a bit of a rapper as well!
Follow Chris: On Twitter at https://twitter.com/Chris_Chappotin On Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chris_chappotin/ On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/frankginley
Watch his district’s music video parodies (of which Chris has played an instrumental part) and subscribe to the Burleson Independent School District YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/BurlesonISDTV.
In our conversation, Chris describes the mission and vision of STEAM Middle School. The school's mantra, Chris says, is all about creating engaging learning through an instructional design process called Engage 2 Learn. He also describes his most challenging experiences as an education leader, shares his professional goal this year, offers some great recommendations in books and on Twitter, and much much more.
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AJ BIANCO is a husband, father of two boys, aspiring leader, and middle school teacher at Harrington Park School in Bergen County, NJ. A fan of the flipped classroom and blended learning, AJ is also a co-host of another great education podcast called Podcast PD.
Follow AJ online here: TW: https://twitter.com/AJBianco IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbianco/ Podcast PD: https://podcastpd.com/
In our conversation, AJ recalls the challenge of being moved from school to school due to budget cuts. At his lowest, he had lost his passion to teach and was simply doing a job for a paycheque. After finding and connecting with a vibrant PLN on Twitter, he slowly regained his passion and vision for a career in education. AJ also describes how #PodcastPD came to be a thing, identifies his professional goal for this school year, points to some of the voices and resources that are shaping his practice, and much more.
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DR. SAMANTHA FECICH is a former special education teacher and now a professor at Grove City College in Pennsylvania. She’s also a mom, edtech innovator, and most recently, the author of Edumagic: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers (https://amzn.to/2U47UtD).
Follow Dr. Sam online here: TW: https://twitter.com/SFecich IG: https://www.instagram.com/sfecich/ Website: https://www.sfecich.com/
In our conversation, Dr. Sam recalls the disappointment of having her application to a PhD program rejected and explains how she moved past it. She describes how her new book, Edumagic, challenges the thought that your teaching career starts when you receive your teaching diploma. Sam also shares her professional goal for this year, makes the case that every educator should be active on Twitter, and offers some great picks on Twitter, in books, edtech tools, and more.
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MICHAEL DREZEK is a Technology Integration Specialist for the Lake Shore Central School District in upstate New York. Michael is in his 15th year as an educator and is the host of the Quest 4 Edlightenment podcast. He is a former teacher of the year and has earned too many accolades to list here! Find out more about Michael’s innovative work with technology in education at https://michaeldrezek.com/.
Follow Michael online here: TW: https://twitter.com/m_drez IG: https://www.instagram.com/mdrez07/ Blog: https://michaeldrezek.com/ Podcast: https://twitter.com/Quest4EdPodcast
In our conversation, Michael recalls the mistake he once made of putting content above relationships with students, and he talks about how he would do things differently today. He defines his professional goal for this school year, explains why he is so passionate about the state of education today, and shares what makes him productive in so many different domains of service. Michael gives us some great recommendations on Twitter, books, edtech, and more!
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ARI FLEWELLING is a staff development specialist at Riverside Unified School District in Riverside, California. A former high school English teacher, Ari holds a Master’s degree in Education Technology and is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator. She can often be found sharing her knowledge at EdTechTeam events.
Ari’s Twitter profile says “Cool on the internet. Even cooler IRL,” which should tell you that Ari is a person who enjoys engagement and is just a fun person to be around!
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In our conversation, Ari describes the time in her career when she found herself in a work environment that was "less than collaborative." It was during this time that she really started to build her professional learning network on Twitter and elsewhere, using these platforms to reconnect with former colleagues and building relationships with new ones. To educators looking to integrate more technology in their classrooms, Ari offers this sage word of caution: always consider context and content. How does this piece of technology help move my students toward the learning objective? Ari also shares her professional goal for this year, explains what ignites her passion about education today, lets us in on some of her passions outside of education, and offers some great picks on Twitter, YouTube, and more.
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JON HARPER is an Assistant Principal at Sandy Hill Elementary School in Cambridge, Maryland. He’s the smooth-sounding voice of the My Bad Podcast & Co-Host of the Teachers Aid podcast.
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In our conversation, Jon describes a time in his career when the stresses of work and life overtook him and he was unable to get out of bed for two days. Since then, he’s seen the power of being vulnerable and reaching out for support, and it’s become a mission that drives his creative work. Jon also explains why he’s excited about education today, talks about a professional goal, and gives us some great picks on Twitter, books, podcasts, and more.
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DR. TODD SCHMIDT is the principal of Harbor View Elementary School in Corona del Mar, CA. Follow Todd on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/tsschmidty and catch his thoughts on education at http://tsschmidty.blogspot.com/.
In our conversation, Todd recalls the challenges he faced around entering administration and describes his ongoing journey with Shiny Object Syndrome. He discusses his commitment to fatherhood, the inspiration he takes from #LeadUpChat, and the reasons he’s so passionate about caring for the whole child in today’s education system. He also shares a great productivity tool, a personal habit that contributes to his success, a book worth reading, and much more.
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JEFF KUBIAK is the principal of Nelda Mundy Elementary School in Fairfield, CA. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffreykubiak and catch his blog posts at http://principalkubiak.blogspot.com/.
In our conversation, Jeff recalls feeling so broken and unsupported as a rookie teacher that he left education entirely. He describes the strategies he is following to build school culture, and explains why he is so passionate about the state of education today. He tells us about the personal passions and routines that give him energy and contribute to his success. He also gives his picks in Twitter, books, edtech tools, and much more.
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CURTIS WIEBE is an elementary school teacher in Surrey, BC, Canada. He’s interested in the ways that technology augments learning, boosts creativity, and creates new opportunities for learners. Follow Curtis on Twitter https://twitter.com/DivisionW and see his work at https://mrwiebesclass.weebly.com/.
In our conversation, Curtis identifies the key to bringing about positive changes in schools and structures in education. He describes why he’s passionate about preparing students to find creative solutions that address real-world problems, and he explains what his learners are doing with makerspaces and robotics. He tells us where he gets his best ideas, and offers us top picks on Twitter, in books, and much more.
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You might know Paul Stevens-Fulbrook better on Instagram as @TeacherofSci. Paul is a father of five and head of Year 7 and 8 Science at his school in the UK. He writes at teacherofsci.com with the mission of “supporting teachers’ lives through strategy, wellbeing and extra income.”
In our conversation here, Paul explains why it’s critical for teachers to remain true to who they really are, even - or especially - when they’re in the classroom. He tells us the most exciting opportunity that edtech tools offer: improved student engagement. He shares about some of his other loves outside of the classroom: running, cooking, and spending quality time with his family. He also offers us his picks on Twitter, in books, on YouTube, and more.
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MANDY FROEHLICH is the Director of Innovation & Technology for the Ripon Area School District in Ripon, WI. She is a blogger, speaker, and co-host on the @bamradionetwork’s Teacher's Aid podcast. She is also the author of The Fire Within: Lessons from Defeat That Have Inspired a Passion for Learning (https://amzn.to/2EdqBH4) and the soon-to-be-released Divergent EDU.
In our conversation, Mandy recalls an experience of discouragement and burnout early in her career, and describes the formula that helped her recover and recapture her passion: avoiding negativity, reading uplifting and accessible education books, engaging on Twitter, and starting a blog. She explains the heart and message of The Fire Within: the journey to view past trauma not as a source of shame or stigma but as a potential source of strength in order to serve students better. She talks about the joys of raising teenagers, the benefits of working outdoors, and her top picks on Twitter, books, edtech tools, and more.
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BETHANY PETTY is a teacher, coffee fanatic, and 2017 EdTech Digest School Leader Finalist. She writes about thoughtful uses of technology in education at http://usingeducationaltechnology.com/ and is also the author of Illuminate: Technology Enhanced Learning (https://amzn.to/2DGx6lz).
In our conversation, Bethany recalls the challenges around teaching students not much younger than her. She discusses the main message of her book, Illuminate, and the ways that her passion for history plays out in and out of the classroom. She also talks about coffee, the importance of exercise, and some of her top picks on Twitter, edtech tools, and more.
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COLBY SHARP is a husband, father of five, fifth grade teacher, avid reader and book reviewer, runner, and self-proclaimed nerd. He is the author of The Creativity Project: An Awesometastic Story Collection (https://amzn.to/2zpzGZf) and 2018’s Game Changer!: Book Access for All Kids (https://amzn.to/2QTtsqX).
In our conversation, Colby recalls the discouragement of a harsh professional evaluation and explains how he grew from the experience. He describes the mission and process of The Creativity Project, and explains how teachers can use this anthology to inspire creative expression in their English classrooms. He also shares about his passion for reading, putting books in the hands of kids, creativity, daily exercise, podcasts, Casey Neistat, and much more.
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CRAIG KEMP is a head of Digital Learning and Innovation, teacher of teachers, blogger, workshop facilitator, and speaker. Although he hails from New Zealand and now calls Singapore home, Craig is truly a global force for innovation in education.
In our conversation, recalls the challenge of rebuilding a school community after the tragic loss of a student. He describes how his current role constantly requires him to look, investigate, and use technology in new ways that improve learning. He tells us why team sports represent the perfect mix of fitness, play, and collaboration … and how he always plays to win! Craig also shares great recommendations in books, Twitter, YouTube, and more.
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KIMBERLY SNODGRASS is a 7th grade ELA teacher. She advocates for creative thinking, BookSnaps, Sketchnotes, Edu GIFS, and other creative ways for students to represent their learning.
In our conversation, Kim recalls the challenge of beginning a high school teaching assignment with a lot of preparation required and next to no experience in education. She credits this period with allowing her to learn the art of teaching without preconceived ideas or the pressure of textbook mentality. Kim talks about the importance of staying hungry as an educator, cultivating creativity and critical thinking in the classroom, and engaging regularly with other education thinkers. She also passes on some solid recommendations for books to read, educators to follow on Twitter, edtech tools to try in the classroom, and much more.
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KATELYNN GIORDANO is a sixth grade language arts teacher in Sugar Grove, IL. You can find more of her insights on learning, reading, and writing at https://curriculumcoffee.com/ - a written shot of espresso for educators.
Katelynn recalls the time early in her career when a veteran colleague told her not to speak during faculty meetings. Part of her recovery from that discouraging blow involved moving to a new middle school position, where she was fortunate to come under the wing of a mentor who was supportive in every way. Katelynn also explains why she’s passionate about education and describes the activities that fuel her personal fire outside of the classroom. She tells us about the daily routines that make her productive and offers some awesome recommendations on Twitter, books, edtech tools, and more.
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JARROD DUMAS is an assistant principal at Oak Hill Middle School in Sabattus, Maine. He recently published Unlocking Excellence: A Guide to Becoming an Extraordinary Educator. Check it out at https://amzn.to/2woY9Lh.
In our conversation, Jarrod recalls a great story about how his own sarcasm once cost him in the classroom. He shares about the heart and message of his book and discusses the sources of his excitement in education today. We also get into Carl Jung’s archetypes, fitness, educators to follow on Twitter, Sherlock Holmes, and more!
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JOSHUA STAMPER is an assistant principal, husband, father, blogger, and graphic artist in Frisco, TX. He’s also the host of Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast. You’ll find his writing at https://joshstamper.blogspot.com/.
In our conversation, Josh discusses the mission and vision of his podcast on leadership in education, Aspire. He tells us why he’s excited about the incredible changes that have come to education in the last decade, pointing out that “But this is the way we’ve always done things” doesn’t fly anymore. He explains how his experience in graphic design contributes to his current work, and reminds us that school cultures aren’t built from behind desks. Finally, he gives us some great recommendations for books to read, Twitter personalities to follow, and more.
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DAVID McFARLAND is a high school IB humanities teacher at Pacific Academy in Surrey, BC, Canada. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MrMcFteaches.
In our conversation, David talks about how “We don’t even know you!” challenged him to rethink the importance of building relationships with his students. He describes some of his passions in education today: helping students navigate knowledge critically instead of merely absorbing content, using digital tools to customize learning experiences, and continuing to advocate for some reading on paper. David also shares some of his lifelong learning outside of the classroom, a daily ritual that builds relationships, and his top picks in books, Twitter, Youtube, and more.
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JAMIE OSBORNE is a middle school teacher-librarian in Richmond, BC, Canada. She writes at https://thebiblioz.wordpress.com/ and recently published her first episode of The Biblioz podcast for teacher librarians.
In our conversation, Jamie addresses the challenges of moving students from an unhealthy focus on grades to the uninhibited freedom of failure-free learning. She explains why she enjoys her new role in the library so much and describes her personal transformation from Twitter lurker to contributor, blogger, and now podcaster. Jamie also shares some of her personal habits and passions and offers solid recommendations for books to read, Twitter accounts to follow, and more.
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JAROD BORMANN is an advocate for educator empowerment, a tech integration specialist, adjunct professor, learning designer, speaker, blogger, and the author of a new book, Professionally Driven: Empower Every Educator To Redefine PD.
In our conversation, Jarod talks about the need to redefine and reimagine PD with three main features at the core: 1 growth mindset, 2 intrinsic motivation, and 3 sustainable autonomy. In the age of Google and instantly available facts, he also explains how technology can unleash greater creativity, higher level thinking, and problem-solving for learners.
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KRISTIN HUNDT is a devoted wife and mother of four boys, a 6th grade teacher, lifelong learner, and global citizen. Her passions include genius hour, project-based learning, the outdoor classroom, the 40 book challenge, and student voice.
In our conversation, Kristin talks about her drive to provide good reading materials for her students. An engaged reader herself, she advocates for student voice and choice, genius hour, going gradeless, standards-based feedback, and revision of work. Kristin also shares some awesome recommendations for books to read, Twitter accounts to follow, and much more.
Kristin was recently featured in The PBL Playbook by AJ Juliani. Check out that title on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2noKqQM.
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CJ REYNOLDS is better known by his YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, where he talks teaching, relationships, and life. As a passionate educator and creator, his two truths in teaching are #1 Relationships Are King, and #2 It's Only Ever About the Students.
In this episode, CJ recalls the fatigue he faced as a rookie teacher and discusses the importance of learning to say no to some things. He talks about how a project with his son turned into a YouTube presence with over 13,000 subscribers, and the tremendous opportunities that the internet allows teachers and students today in terms of global connections and collaboration. He also shares about personal passions outside of the classroom, his morning routine, and much more.
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JOHN SOWASH is an educator, freelancer, presenter, husband, and dad. He is also the author of The Chromebook Classroom, which you can check out at http://chrmbook.com.
In this conversation, John describes how a dead end in his high school context launched him into the business of teaching teachers - a true passion. You’ll hear him explain why the Chromebook is so much more than just a web browser - it’s a creation tool as well. You’ll also hear about the personal habit that keeps him on track, some great edtech tools to consider using, and much more.
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DAN JONES is a 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher in Mansfield, OH. He is the K-12 Editor for Flipped Learning Review Magazine and the author of Flipped 3.0 Project Based Learning: An Insanely Simple Guide.
In this conversation, Dan tells us about the time his passion for teaching died and he almost quit the profession entirely. Instead, he Googled “new and innovative teaching practices” and stumbled across the flipped classroom, which set him on a journey of transformation. Dan also tells us about a personal passion that energizes him, a habit that contributes to his success, and recommends some amazing resources for educators.
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Andi McNair is a keynote speaker and trainer specializing in edtech, genius hour, and innovation in education. She is also the co-founder of #makeithappenEDU and the author of Genius Hour: Passion Projects that Ignite Innovation and Student Inquiry.
In this conversation, Andi describes the low moment in her classroom that changed it all for her - when she realized her learners were completely disengaged and she knew she needed to reimagine her practice. Thanks to some inspiring education leaders, she began a journey of passion-based learning and has never looked back. Andi also tells us why it’s a great time to be an educator and shares some great recommendations for books to read, Twitter accounts to follow, and more.
Check out Genius Hour: Passion Projects that Ignite Innovation and Student Inquiry on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2uR037B
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Joy Kirr is a 7th Grade ELA teacher in Elk Grove, Illinois. She writes at http://geniushour.blogspot.com/ and in 2017 published Shift This!: How to Implement Gradual Changes for MASSIVE Impact in Your Classroom.
In this conversation, Joy takes us to a moment when a parent criticized her publicly with “Genius Hour is crazy - and all the parents think so!” She shares what she learned from that experience and how it has changed her communication going forward. Joy describes the main message of her book, Shift This, which puts the focus on student-directed learning opportunities. She also points us toward a Twitter account to follow, an edtech tool that she is enjoying, and more.
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Sarah Johnson is an author, speaker, and consultant in the areas of instructional leadership and personal-professional balance. With experience as an English teacher and principal, she likes to laugh, sing, and makes a habit of running every day. She is a co-author of Balance Like a Pirate: Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Passion and Thrive as an Educator. Her mission? Helping Educators Thrive at Work, Home, and Life.
In this conversation, Sarah describes the main message and heart of her book, which describes her experience and the lessons she’s learned from living out of balance as a school principal. She talks about the personal passions and practices that support her self-care and growth today, and offers some great recommendations for books to read, Twitter accounts to follow, and more.
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Bryon Carpenter is a high school teacher at the Abbotsford Virtual School in Abbotsford, BC, Canada. As a trained scientist, passionate creator, and lifelong learner, Bryon serves in the spaces of library, math, science, and ADST (Applied Design and Skills Technologies).
Bryon’s passion? Seeing teachers utilize new technologies to advance student learning and help them represent their learning in new and creative ways. Outside of education, Bryon is passionate about fishing and woodworking, and he credits daily journaling as a key to his personal and professional success. Bryon also points us toward a Twitter account to follow, a podcast to check out, a title to add to our book lists, and much more.
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Jeff Bradbury has been recognized as an ASCD Emerging Leader, Google Certified Teacher and Trainer, and digital innovator. The founder of TeacherCast.net, Jeff has spoken at TEDx and other conferences, provides training and consulting for educators across the United States, and currently produces ten regular educational podcasts. Simply put, there aren’t many people in the world producing more resources for educators than Jeff.
In this episode, Jeff talks podcasting, ISTE, funding models for content creators, the Twitter algorithm, how to build a PLN, learning management systems, personal branding, and more. When it comes to creating education content, Jeff advises, make it from a place of personal passion and you'll never get bored.
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Jeff Gargas is the COO/Co-founder of Progressive Mastery Learning and The Teach Better Team. Jeff works with teachers across the United States to help them improve their practice and “reach the unreachable student.”
An entrepreneur at heart, Jeff shares about the challenges of hitting walls in the music industry and the educational training space. He shares how he redefined his mission, finding strength in gratitude and the knowledge that as long as he was doing the right thing for learners, the rest would follow. Today, Jeff loves nothing better than to see teachers learn, grow, and take risks to improve their practice. In our conversation, he points to an app that reliably corrects his mindset, recommends some great Twitter accounts to follow, and more.
Follow Jeff on Twitter @JeffGargas & @TheGridMethod, and check out the great resources he offers teachers at TeachBetter.com, TeachBetterAcademy.com, and www.facebook.com/thegridmethod.
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Nicholas Amaral is the district staff development coordinator at the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District in Bergen County, NJ. Nick’s passion is education technology: helping teachers help students create and innovate in their classrooms.
In our conversation, Nick shares about a point early in his teaching career when he faced deep discouragement and a lack of motivation. Rather than turn in the towel, he doubled down, reinvented his practice, and engaged his learners like never before. Today, Nick gets excited about blended, personalized, and mastery learning, and he describes the personal habit that energizes him outside of education. Don’t miss his recommendations in books, Twitter, edtech tools, and more!
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Soney Day is a 2nd grade teacher at Coy Miller Elementary School in Frisco, TX. As a teacher, mom, tech integrator, proud Texan, and Seesaw ambassador, Soney enjoys advocating for young learners and strives to have an innovator’s mindset.
In our conversation, Soney shares about an emotionally draining challenge she faced in just her second year of teaching. Although it was nightmarish at the time, she calls it a learning experience today and mentors new teachers using some of the knowledge gained from that ordeal. Soney tells us why she’s such a big booster of social-emotional wellness for learners, and encourages teachers to pay more attention to education policy decisions and governance. She also offers some great recommendations for Twitter accounts to follow, books to read, and more.
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Jordan Potrzeba is a 4th grade teacher at Walter Caldwell Elementary School in Auburndale, FL.
Imagine being told by your principal in your first year of teaching that you were different and didn’t belong. After experiencing just that, Jordan moved from Nebraska to Florida, where he found a school community that welcomes his energy, ideas, and unique personality. In our conversation, Jordan shares about his passion to see teachers grow, share, be vulnerable, and take risks. He also describes how travel and music enrich his life, and offers some great recommendations around books to read, Twitter accounts to follow, a great YouTube channel to subscribe to, and more.
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Tonya Gilchrist is a language teacher and literacy coach at Tokyo International School in Tokyo, Japan. An experienced speaker and presenter, Tonya advocates for learner agency, the inquiry mindset, and joyful leaders.
Tonya knew she wanted to become a teacher since she was in third grade, but the daunting pressure and prescriptive directions to teach to standardized tests threatened to make her quit the profession altogether. It was after Googling “What else can I do with a teaching degree?” that she discovered the incredible opportunities in overseas education, and the rest is history. Today, you can hear the passion in Tonya’s voice as she talks about the influences of growth mindset, inquiry-based learning, translanguaging, and the importance of self-care.
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Bobby McCutcheon is the principal of Randall Elementary School in Independence, MO. He’s a husband, father, #GeniusHour advocate, travel junkie, Royals fan, and occasional political expert.
After teaching for several years at the middle and high school levels, Bobby was offered the position of elementary principal and has never looked back. He points to a decision to transform his diet and fitness three years as a turning point in what has become an exciting journey of growth. Today, Bobby is passionate about building a positive culture at Randall and promoting creativity in his students through Genius Hour.
You won’t want to miss his remarkable story about a struggling student who dove deep into learning about K-9 police dogs. His learning took him to places he’d never imagined, and he was able to share that journey with the entire school community.
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Dan Ryder is the co-author of Intention: Critical Creativity in the Classroom and is currently the Education Director of the Success & Innovation Center at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington, ME.
In our conversation, Dan shares about what ignites his passion for education today: seeing the philosophical focus shift from the acquisition of information to problem-solving, creativity, and design thinking. He challenges teachers to go beyond learning activities that build things just for the sake of building things (ie. “dumpster projects”), and reflects on a personal habit that creates learning and growth in every area of his life. Dan also describes the main message of his book and gives us some awesome recommendations for accounts to follow on Twitter, channels to subscribe to on YouTube, and more.
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Christopher J. Nesi teaches 9th grade history at New Brunswick High School in New Jersey and is a Professor of Communications at Rutgers University. He also hosts the House of EdTech and Podcast PD podcasts and operates the Education Podcast Network.
In our conversation, Chris shares his passion to see educators and learners of all ages take up the endeavour of creative work: “You don't have to share it with the world ... but just create,” he says. He also shares a personal habit that contributes to his success, and gives us some awesome recommendations for accounts to follow on Twitter, the best maker channels to subscribe to on YouTube, books to read, and more.
Find more of Chris’s content on these platforms:
TW: @MrNesi, @HouseofEdTech, @PodcastPD, @EduPodNet
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Danielle Peters is an elementary teacher at Westerman Elementary School in Surrey, BC, Canada. Recently completing her Master’s in Ed. Tech., Danielle is passionate about helping kids learn, create, and innovate using technology.
In our conversation, Danielle talks about how team teaching allows her to better meet the social-emotional needs of her learners and learn from her colleague’s perspectives each day. She describes how her third graders are using green screens and stop motion to make stories come alive, and explains how she combines her loves of book reading and photography to produce beautiful book reviews. Finally, Danielle gives us some great recommendations for books to read, Twitter accounts to follow, a YouTube channel to subscribe to, and more.
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Diana Williams is an elementary teacher at Bayridge Elementary School in Surrey, BC, Canada. She is also a speaker, a consultant for her district, a student of PBL, award winner, and constant innovator.
In our conversation, Diana speaks candidly about the challenges teachers face during labor disruptions and shares some frank advice for up and coming teachers. She talks about some of the initiatives that really excite her about education today, describes an important personal habit that contributes to her success, and offers some awesome recommendations for books to read, Twitter personalities to follow, YouTube channels to subscribe to, and more.
Follow Diana on Twitter @TeacherDiana1 and on her blog at teacherdiana.com.
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In this episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we speak with Brooke Moore. Brooke is the District Principal of Inquiry and Innovation in Delta, BC, Canada. She is also an instructor at Vancouver Island University and the editor-in-chief of UBC’s Transformative Educational Leadership Journal, located at http://teljournal.educ.ubc.ca/.
In our conversation, Brooke describes the experience of working through stiff parent resistance while introducing progressive strategies around assessment in a West Vancouver high school. She shares about some exciting cross-curricular learning initiatives she's involved with and lists some of her biggest passions outside of education: parenting, writing, and storytelling. Brooke also gives us some great recommendations regarding books to read, a Twitter account to follow, and much more.
Follow Brooke on Twitter @BMooreintheloop and her blog at http://teljournal.educ.ubc.ca/.
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In this episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast we speak with Lindsey Danhoff. Lindsey is a first grade teacher (soon to be third grade) at Evening Street Elementary School in Worthington, Ohio.
Lindsey shares about the challenges and rewards of working to change school practices, and speaks to what really ignites her passion for education: a growing emphasis on creativity and innovation. She also tells us how Harvard’s Project Zero is changing her entire mindset, and describes a 5-minute personal habit that never fails to inspire. Finally, she offers some great recommendations for a book to read, a Twitter account to follow, a Youtube account to subscribe to, and more.
Follow Lindsey on Twitter @LindseyDanhoff and at her blog at https://lindseydanhoff.wordpress.com/.
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In this episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast we speak with Gallit Zvi. Gallit is currently a principal intern in Surrey, BC, Canada, and a co-author of The Genius Hour Guidebook.
Gallit describes how she overcame the challenges of transitioning into a new grade level earlier in her teaching career. She talks about the things that really ignite her passion in education today, including the magic of Genius Hour and how it supports the shift toward inquiry-based learning. Gallit also shares about an area of interest outside of education and gives us some great recommendations for Twitter personalities to follow, a book to read, a funny YouTube channel to subscribe to, and more.
Follow Gallit on Twitter @Gallit_Z and check out her blog at GallitZvi.com.
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In this episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast we speak with Lynn Thomas. Lynn is the department head of English and Library and Digital Lead Learner at Dunnville Secondary School in Dunnville, Ontario, Canada.
In this conversation, Lynn shares candidly about a year of serious family health challenges, crediting the support of administrators that helped her work through this difficult time. She speaks with passion about the power of new technologies to facilitate collaborative learning across great distances, and describes how Project Kakuma is improving education in Kenya. Lynn also offers some solid recommendations for books to read, Twitter accounts to follow, and more.
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In this episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast we speak with Caterina Rylance. Caterina is a middle school languages teacher and ESL coordinator at St. Theresa Catholic Middle School in Sherwood Park, AB, Canada.
Still in her second year of teaching, Caterina talks about how her writing at survivingteaching.org became a healthy outlet for her to reflect on the mix of frustrations and victories that come with becoming an educator. A Ukrainian folk dancer on the side, Caterina shares about the joy she finds in learning new languages and bringing the rich diversity of other cultures into her classroom. She also describes a personal habit that contributes to her success and gives us some great recommendations for books to read, Twitter accounts to follow, an edtech tool to use in the classroom, and more.
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In this episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast we speak with Maria Thompson. Maria is a middle school teacher at Snow Hill Middle School in Snow Hill, Maryland.
Maria is an expert in Summit Learning, a program that personalizes learning and supports students while they direct the focus of their own studies. She has great insights to share that fit nicely within the models of project-based and inquiry-based learning that many educators are seeking to move towards. Maria also offers some helpful recommendations for a Twitter account to follow, a book to read, a YouTube channel to subscribe to, and more.
Follow Maria on Twitter @MThompsonSHMS.
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In this episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast we speak with Adam Miller. Adam is a middle school physical education teacher in Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.
In this conversation Adam tells a hilarious story of having to manage a swim class for a group of kindergarteners within 20 minutes of their first day of school. He shares about why he’s so passionate about physical education, the pleasure he finds in brewing good beers, and a personal habit that translates into personal success in every area of his life. You’ll also want to hear his recommendations for books to read, an awesome edtech tool that provides formative assessment in the gym, and more.
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In this episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast we speak with Antonio Vendramin. Antonio is the District Principal of Communicating Student Learning in the Surrey School District of BC, Canada.
In this conversation, Antonio discusses the exciting opportunities made possible by the recent shift toward a competency-based curriculum in British Columbia. He describes the power of good digital storytelling, and explains how the habit of running has transformed his mental and physical health in recent years. He also shares a number of great recommendations for books to read, edtech tools to consider using in the classroom, hashtags to follow on Twitter, and more.
Follow Antonio on Twitter @Vendram1n and visit his blog at https://abvendramin.com/.
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In this episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Adam Moler. Adam is a middle school history teacher at New Richmond Middle School in New Richmond, OH, USA.
In this conversation, Adam speaks openly about what it was like to address some authentic doubts he was having about his own practice. He credits a solid PLN on Twitter and some inspirational reading as the key resources he looked to for the exciting reinvigoration he has experienced in his teaching over the last year, with more ideas and higher goals planned for the year ahead. He also talks about one of his true passions outside of education and shares some great recommendations for books to read, Twitter accounts to follow, and more.
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In this episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Roy Smith. Roy is an English teacher and department chair at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas, USA.
In this interview, Roy describes what it was like to fight thyroid cancer while remaining in education, and credits his students with supplying the energy needed to get through his most difficult days. He also tells us what currently ignites his passion for learning and shares a core personal habit that has stood the test of time. Roy is an avid reader and he gives us some great recommendations in books, educators to follow on Twitter, and more.
Follow Roy Smith on Twitter @english_roy and visit his blog at englishroy.com.
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In this episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Terry Jones, vice principal at JL Crowe Secondary School in Trail, BC, Canada.
In this interview, Terry describes the incredible influence that positive and supportive leadership can make within the culture of a school. He talks about another one of his life passions, coaching hockey, and affirms the value of healthy relationships and community in every walk of life. Terry also gives us some great recommendations for accounts to follow on Twitter, books to read, tools to use, and more.
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In our tenth episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Adi Aharon, technology integration specialist at the top-rated Crofton House School in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
In this interview, Adi discusses the challenge of working with everybody but nobody at the same time and affirms the value of building a strong professional learning network. She fills us in on the mission and vision behind her latest project, The Emotive Web (emotiveweb.ca), a resource for parents, educators, and learners of all ages seeking to manage technology in healthy and reflective ways. Adi is also an authentic lifelong learner and gives us some solid recommendations for books to read, thought leaders to follow, podcasts to listen to, and more.
Follow Adi on Twitter @_adi, and check out the resources she offers at EmotiveWeb.ca and PlayCreateInnovate.com.
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In our ninth episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Jade Ingels, middle school classroom and PE teacher at St. Theresa School in Wabasca, Alberta, Canada.
In this interview, Jade talks about a significant behaviour challenge she faced in the classroom as a first-year teacher and shares the keys to building a positive classroom culture. She also tells us why she’s passionate about project-based learning and offers some solid recommendations for books, edtech tools, YouTube channels, and more.
If you’ve got a comment or question for Jade, you can connect with her by email at jade.ingels@nsd61.ca.
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In our eighth episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Steve Lai, primary French teacher at Richmond Christian School in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, and author of teachingwithipad.org.
In this interview, Steve talks about Apple’s new iPad for Education and what it means for educators. He also shares some great edtech tools, strategies, and encouragement for teachers looking to grow, and gives us his recommendations for books, podcasts, Netflix, and more.
Follow Steve on Twitter @sly111, Instagram @ipad_gadgets, on Facebook at TeachingWithiPad.org and of course on his blog at teachingwithipad.org.
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In our seventh episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Jane Silversides, primary classroom and dance teacher at White Rock Elementary School in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada.
In this interview, Jane fills us in on what’s special about second graders, recalls a funny story from her early days in the classroom, and shares about what’s igniting her passion in education today. She also answers the question of “If you weren’t in education, what would you be doing?” and gives us great recommendations for a Twitter account to follow and a book to check out.
Follow Jane on Twitter at @janeteacher2.
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In our sixth episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Clayton Mollica, high school teacher at Fort Nelson Secondary School in Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.
In this interview, Clayton talks about challenges and opportunities he sees in education, passions and interests that he enjoys outside of the classroom, and the rituals that make his mornings work. He also gives us great recommendations for books, Twitter, YouTube, and more.
Follow Clayton on Twitter at @MollicaEDU.
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In our fifth episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Sarah Robinson, high school vice principal at Fort Nelson Secondary School in Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.
In this interview, Sarah talks about what really excites her in education today: shifts in the learning curriculum, new opportunities for authentic learning, and the latest research in the area of neuroscience. She also shares some personal habits that work, and gives us great recommendations for books, Twitter, YouTube, and more.
Follow Sarah on Twitter at @82SJR.
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In our fourth episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Adam Stefiuk, high school teacher and acting vice principal at the Energetic Learning Campus, part of the North Peace Secondary School in Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada.
In this interview, Adam shares his solution to the challenges he faced with classroom management early in his career. He also tells us what excites him about the new BC curriculum and gives us some great recommendations for edtech tools, books, YouTube channels, and more.
Follow Adam on Twitter at @Adam6foot6.
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In our third episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Simon Murti, middle school teacher at Bayridge Elementary School in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
In this interview, Simon shares openly about a discouraging experience that he faced early in his teaching career. He also tells us what excites him about the new BC curriculum and where he goes to get a good laugh at the end of the day.
Follow Simon’s regular adventures from the classroom on Instagram (his preferred platform) @thesmurtiteacher and on Twitter @SmurtiTeacher.
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In our second episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Cordell Ware, high school humanities teacher at Fort St. James Secondary School in Fort St. James, Canada.
In this interview, Cordell shares candidly about the low moments he experienced in his practicum and tells us what currently ignites his passion for education. We hear about a unique personal habit that sets him up for daily success, and he gives his top recommendations for books, podcasts, YouTube channels, and more.
Follow Cordell on Twitter @cordell_jm.
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