Season 2
July 26, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast, episode 72: Masters of the Universe: Revelations Review
In the Season 2 finale, I recap and review the Netflix He-Man relaunch, Masters of the Universe: Revelations by Kevin Smith. I recap and review each episode from plot, to story points to Easter Eggs and toy nods. I did mostl…
July 19, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 71, Vision Boards, Journaling and Mind fullness
In episode 71, I talk about the importance of creating goals, journaling and finding mind fullness in your personal and professional lives. I give instruction and advice on how to create a vision board, the importance of jou…
June 29, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 70, with guests Laurie McKeon, Mat Elfring & Becky Vinehout
In this special episode on Epilepsy Awareness, I am joined by Laurie McKeon and her Epilepsy Support group with mat Elfring and returning guest, Becky Vinehout. They share their story, journey and hopes as they talk about Ep…
June 22, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 69, Living with Depression
In this episode, I review my audio blog from my website written o n July 9, 2017 on living with depression. I share this episode to let others dealing with depression and anxiety that it is OK to ask for help and to talk abo…
June 15, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 68, Summer Reading for 2021
In this episode, I give out a few suggestions for reading this summer. Whether it's for entertainment, education or self care. The books I look at are: The Boy Who Knew Too Much by Jeffrey Westhoff Hacking Teacher Burnout: 8…
June 8, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 67 with guest, Stella Bowman
I am joined by the Batgirl to Oracle Podcast founder and host and fellow educator, Stella Bowman. In this episode, Stella talks about her love of reading. What lead her to education, what made her fall in love with both read…
June 1, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 66, Looking back on the 2020-2021 School Year
As I wrap up the school year, I reflect on the school year as a whole. The ups and downs and joined by my wife, Melissa, our son, Tyler, his friend Braydon on looking back at the school year and as we dream ahead of the 2021…
May 25, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 65, with guest, Elizebeth Padgett
Local teacher and old friend, Liz Padgett guest stars on the Pixel Classroom Podcast. A Genoa Native and graduate of the Class of 2008. Liz has an Associates of Science from Kishwaukee College and a Bachelor's degree in Elem…
May 18, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 64, the Journey to losing 30 lbs
In this episode I talk about my journey to losing thirty pounds. What inspired me, what continues to drive me to stay healthy and my history with weight gain, mental health and striving forward in both good and bad times. --…
May 11, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 63, with guest Brad Douglas
Brad created the Crawlspace back in 1998 while attending college at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He’s the webmaster and writes front page news items, administrates the message board and also produces, hosts and edit…
May 4, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 62, with Special Guest Juan Castro
In this episode, I am joined by my old friend, Juan Castro, an inker and illustrator from Tijuana, Mexico, has worked in the comics industry for over 10 years on such titles as, GI Joe, Transformers, Halo, Arrow, Aquaman, Gr…
April 27, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 61, where to go next for the podcast
In this byte size episode, I reflect on the past two years of the Pixel Classroom Podcast. How it came into being, where I would like it to go and even asking for your suggestions on what you would like to see in season 3. I…
April 20, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 60 with guest, Tony Vincent
I am joined by my friend, Tony Vincent. Tony Vincent has been an educator for 23 years. He started out teaching 5th grade and then was a tech coach. He left school teaching to be a self-employed consultant, on a mission to e…
April 13, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 59, Social Media Burnout
In this episode, I follow up on my blog post from earlier in the year about Social Media Burnout. I talk about signs that you are starting to burn out from social media whether it is simple posting to video and more. What ar…
April 7, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 58 with Special Guest Becky Vinehout
In this episode, Becky shares her story of how she d ealt with drug-resistant seizures for 23 years. Her seizure focus was located at an Epilepsy Center in the EMU/epilepsy monitoring unit and surgically removed. She talks a…
April 1, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 57 with special guest, Shavina Baker
In our first episode for April 2021, I am joined by my former co-worker and school principal, Shavina Baker. Shavina's passion for education compelled her to teach in the city of Rockford to give back by educating and empowe…
March 17, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 56, Cricut EDU
In this episode, I talk about how you can use a Cricut in your classroom from Elementary all the way to Higher Education. A Cricut allows for PBL, creativity and of course play with your students and learning. Look below for…
March 10, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 55 with special guest, Peter Smetana
I am joined by direct instructional, friend and former coworker, Peter Smetana on the Pixel Classroom Podcast today. Pete shares his history in education, how he went from elementary teacher to being an advocate for special …
March 3, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast, Lost Episode Epilepsy Awareness
In this episode originally filmed and recorded in Early 2019, my wife, Melissa joins me on talking about Living with Epilepsy from the struggles to achievements she has made in the past forty years. If you would like to supp…
Feb. 27, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 54, Turtle Power
In this episode, I talk about the pop culture phenomena that is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From its history to how it effected education such as STEM, health and more. I also review the current hit mini series, the Last R…
Feb. 20, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 53 with Special Guest Stars Chey Cheney and Pawan Wander from the Staffroom Podcast
I am joined by the hosts of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey Cheney and Pawan Wander to the Pixel Classroom Podcast today. Pav and Chey talk about their experiences as teachers. The origins of their podcasts, being social leaders…
Feb. 17, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 52, The Broken Teacher: Chapter 12 Not a Journey's End
In the final chapter of my audio book, The Broken Teacher. I reflect on a ten year road that lead me to education and completing my doctorate. From encouragement to lost of jobs and careers. Through pandemics and personal su…
Feb. 13, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 51, The Broken Teacher Chapter 11: COVID-19
I return to my audio book of the Broken Teacher with Chapter 11: COVID-19. Reflecting on what was the final days of the 2019-2020 school year as the pandemic began and progressed. To reflecting on those days, my own goodbye …
Feb. 6, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast, episode 50 with Special Guest Dave Burgess
On our big 50th Episode, I welcome Teach like a Pirate author, Dave Burgess to the Pixel Classroom Podcast. Dave shares his story of how he entered into education to the publication of his book and launching DBC Inc. with hi…