Schurtz and Ties: A podcast about education and culture
Inspired by the classroom, Kasey Schurtz and Brian T. Miller wrestle with how to become better teachers, leaders, and people.
Schurtz and Ties is sponsored by PeerDrivePD.com and is a proud member of the TeachBetter Podcast Network.
Recent Episodes
April 29, 2024
Ep. 70: Finally. A useful discussion about AI integration, with Vera Cubero
AI is here to stay. And as educators, we've been told that we must be prepared to embrace it, to teach about it, with it, and around it. But how? In this episode, Brian and Kasey invite Vera Cubero,
a GenAI Enthusiast, AI L…
April 23, 2024
Ep. 69: Should we be hairy finishers? Maybe. Probably . . . Absolutely!
The best runners run hardest at the end. And as we enter the final weeks of the school year, as our exhaustion threatens to overcome and encourage us to coast, it is imperative that we dig in and finish the year strong. In t…
April 15, 2024
Ep. 68: Rethinking that which shall not be named
Voldemort was the one “who shall not be named.” In The Village, the creatures in the woods were “those we don’t speak of.” Yet, they were the driving force to the story.
Engagement is no different.
It may be the tabu word …
March 26, 2024
Ep. 67: A Spring Break Soundtrack
Happy Spring Break! Here are a few Schurtz and Ties favorites. Hopefully, it can add some beauty and intentionality to your break! Growing Pains, by Alessia Cara Scared to Start, by Michael Marcagi I Wish I Was the Moon, by …
March 17, 2024
Ep 66: How to nail your next interview, with Darrin Peppard
With Kasey out of town, guest Darrin Peppard steps in to talk about how we can nail our next interview. Darrin is an author, publisher, speaker, and consultant focused on what matters most in leadership. Darrin’s an expert i…
March 4, 2024
Ep. 64: The Kids are Alright . . . Aren't They?
Are kids really struggling? Is their technology-driven life truly as bad as we make it out to be? Maybe. Maybe not! Are phones ruining our students? Is there a romanticism to yesteryear's boredom? Are the dangers real? Unpre…
Feb. 26, 2024
Ep. 63: Thriving Educators, Thriving Schools. A conversation with Charlie Peck
Mental health is a hot topic, especially in public education. The problem is, how do we honestly and purposefully wrestle with it without tripping on the buzzwords? Who do we service first, students or staff? And what role c…
Feb. 22, 2024
Ep. 62: Lost Boys and Struggling Educators, with Hal Bowman
Are boys lost in education? Are teachers struggling? And should educational leaders be student-centered, or teacher-centered?
In this episode, Hal Bowman, the mastermind behind Teach Like a Rockstar, Be the One, and co-autho…
Feb. 4, 2024
Ep. 60: The Dark Side of Motivation
The melancholy of winter is real. Ignoring It won't help. Neither will wallowing in it. Acknowledging it, however, will. In the episode Brian and Kasey discuss the dark side of motivation and wrestle with potential solutions…
Jan. 28, 2024
Ep. 59: Superheroes in the classroom? Maybe.
Superheroes can save the world, but can they teach children? Should they be in your classroom? Our schools? In this episode, Kasey and Brian discuss the qualities of their favorite superheroes and whether or not they should …
Jan. 21, 2024
Ep. 58: The Future of Education, According to History. A conversation with Dr. Flamm.
The future of American education is set. Especially when seen through the lens of history. That doesn't mean we don't have a choice. Because we do. Dr. Flamm explains how. Over 20 years ago, Dr. Flamm changed the trajectory …
Jan. 14, 2024
Ep. 57: The meaning of conducting, with Jim Papoulis
Jim Papoulis is a world renowned conductor (not trains). He also works directly and consistently in schools and with students from all walks of life, using music as a bridge to guide students toward "self empowerment, self e…
Dec. 24, 2023
Ep. 56: Reflection: why bison run and mirrors distort.
"You can either entertain guests or clean up the house, but you can't do both." The same can be said about reflection and action. In this episode, Brian and Kasey discuss the importance of reflection, what we can learn from …
Dec. 11, 2023
Ep. 54: How to survive a rip current and the sacrifice for power - a barstool episode.
From "Don't let data be your Bible verse," disharmony bringing peace, and how trees can help us make decisions, in this episode, Brian and Kasey run through a list of thoughts that have been on their minds but not thought co…
Dec. 3, 2023
Ep. 53: Why so serious? A turning from the abyss; a call towards joy.
Are educators consumed by the abyss of seriousness? Is fear winning? It certainly seems so. In this episode, Brian and Kasey wrestle with why it seems education is struggling to find joy, teach with confidence, and see beyon…
Nov. 19, 2023
Ep. 52: Teachers and Parents and Bridging the Relationship Gap. An honest discussion.
Parent involvement has the greatest impact on the success of a student and school community. Yet, very little time is spent discussing, wrestling with, and learning how best to engage parents and close the relationship gap. …
Nov. 13, 2023
Ep 51. AI and education's obligation.
Education failed to prepare students for the Internet. With AI, we can't make the same mistake. In this episode, Brian and Kasey discuss ways in which educators can safely and holistically incorporate AI, which includes divi…
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