Season 1

Dec. 4, 2023

7 - Katie White Embraces the Messy

In this conversation, Shannon talks with author, speaker, and consultant, Katie White about assessment, consulting, the Canadian Assessment for Learning Network, and how when educators get together, magical things happen.   …
Nov. 20, 2023

6 - Dr. Shelley Moore Embraces the Messy

Before her conversation with Shelley Moore, Shannon challenges educators to envision not just grade level expectations confined to a rigid period of time, but an inclusive classroom where all learners have goals and don't ne…
Nov. 6, 2023

5 - Lisa Baylis Embraces the Messy

In this conversation, Shannon discusses mindfulness and self-compassion with Lisa Baylis, who is an expert in these areas. She is a former teacher and school counsellor. She is the author of Self-Compassion for Educators an…
Oct. 23, 2023

4 - Dr. Heather Lyon Embraces the Messy

In this episode, Shannon talks about engagement with an expert in the field, Dr. Heather Lyon.  Dr. Lyon is a certified Reading Specialist and has a Ph.D. in Educational Administration. Currently, she is an Assistant Superin…
Oct. 9, 2023

3 - Phil Stringer Embraces the Messy

In this episode, Shannon interviews Phil Stringer who currently teaches Math at an independent school in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has found that investing time in understanding how students think can have a lasting, p…
Sept. 25, 2023

2 - Natalie Vardabasso Embraces the Messy

In this episode, Shannon interviews Natalie Vardasso. Natalie is an educator, Solution Tree coach and speaker, and passionate learner. Driven to make education empowering for all, she has developed expertise in equitable ass…
Sept. 11, 2023

1 - Trevor Mackenzie Embraces the Messy

In this episode, interviews Trevor Mackenzie. Trevor is an educator and a highly sought-after speaker and presenter on the topic of inquiry, literally travelling the world to share his expertise. He is the author of several …