Season 4
June 16, 2023
Season 4 Finale of the Pixel Classroom Podcast
Wrapping up the fourth season of the Pixel Classroom Podcast. I reflect on my many guests this season, the closing of my blog, the challenges of education at the moment and more. I also talk about my upcoming summer video se…
June 5, 2023
Book Reviews: A Place They Love and The Adventures of Little Mickey Keep on Going
I review the books A Place They Love by Elijah Carbajal and T he Adventures of Little Mickey Keep on Going by Mickey Smith Jr. for Episode 151. Both books are very well done and inspirational to both teachers and students. -…
May 28, 2023
Reflecting on the 2022-2023 School Year
In episode 151, I reflect on my first year at my new school year. The triumphs, set backs, accomplishments and even looking at how far I have gone in the last 11 years. I also wish my graduating class of 2023 good luck. --- …
May 15, 2023
The Big 150th Episode with Elijah Cabajal
I talked with Shut and Teach's Elijah Cabajal for the big 150th episode of the Pixel Classroom podcast. Elijah talks about his career, his podcasts, learning sessions and some of his upcoming projects. Including the release …
May 8, 2023
Episode 149 My Favorite Star Trek Ships
In this fun filled Star Trek fan episode. I look back at my favorite ships on Star Trek over the course of the series 50 years. From the original, Enterprise to the Defiant . All information is pulled from the current volume…
May 1, 2023
Episode 148 Book Reviews: The AI Educator, The AI Classroom, The Science Box and Study like a Gamer
In one of the last book reviews for season 4, I review The AI Educator by Matt Millar. The AI Classroom by Daniel Fitzpatrick, Amanda Fox & Brad Weinstein. The Science Box by Kim Adsit and Adam Peterson and finally, Study li…
March 20, 2023
Getting back to your Roots
In episode 145, after several recording issues. I reflect on where I am as the school year begins to draw to a close with the final 9 weeks of the 2023 school year. How returning to Community Theater allowed me to look at wh…
March 13, 2023
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 146 with the Zen Teacher, Dan Tricarico
I am joined in episode 146 with Dan Tricarico. Dan Tricarico has been a high school English teacher for over thirty years. He is also the author of The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classro…
Feb. 11, 2023
The Pixel Classroom Podcast The Design Thinking Classroom
In our first livestream episode for episode 142, I review The Design Thinking Classroom: Using design thinking to reimagine the role and practice of educators by David Jakes. This is the latest book from the IM Press. You ca…
Feb. 5, 2023
The 6th Month Reflection
I reflect on the first six months of my new position. Talking about what lead me to my current classroom. Some of the struggles, challenges and successes that have occurred so far in the first three quarters of the 2022-2023…
Jan. 30, 2023
Book Reviews: Write There and Now and Snapshot in Education 2022
I wrap up the month of January with episode 141 with a pair of book reviews. The first being Write There and Now by the Zen Teacher himself, Dan Tricarico and Edumatch: Snapshot in Education 2022 where I am one of 26 educato…
Jan. 23, 2023
To Blog or Not to Blog
In episode 140, I talk about starting my blog over again. Why I started in back in the Summer of 2012. How it was a great tool to use my reflection and sharing and connecting with the education community. How it started to w…
Jan. 16, 2023
Episode 139 with returning guest, Keven Rinaman
Keven Rinaman returns to the Pixel Classroom Podcast. If you don't remember Keven from episode 85, Keven Rinaman is an educator and author. He has taught history, math, and technology at middle and high school grades, and ha…
Jan. 9, 2023
Episode 138 with guest, Adam Juarez the Ed Tech Coach
I am joined by former teacher and Ed Technology Coach and author, Adam Juarez in the first big episode for 2023. Adam Juarez is a Technology Integration Coach and Consultant for AdaKat EdTech Consulting. For 17 years, he ser…
Dec. 31, 2022
Happy New Year 2023
I kick off 2023 with a reflection on 2022. From starting off rocky at my previous district to starting a new job and position at my current school district. I also talk about a new book I was a contributing author to, which …
Nov. 27, 2022
December Hiatus
I will be on Hiatus until mid or late January 2023. I have personal pieces to focus on. See everyone in the New Year. ---
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Nov. 14, 2022
Talking with EduProtocols co-founder, Jon Corippo
In what we have nicked named the "hard luck episode". As this was recorded over the course of a few weeks. I am joined with EduProtocols co-founder, Jon Corippo. Jon has served a decade at the K-8 level, opened a 1-1, PBL, G…
Nov. 7, 2022
Book Review Time with: Leading the Whole Teacher, Lights, Camera, Teach! and Empowered to Choose
In episode 134, I sit down to do a book review of three great books from DBC Inc. Empowered to Choose by Andrew Easton . Lights, Camera, Teach! by Kevin J. Bulter and Leading the Whole Teacher by Allyson Apsey . Three great …
Nov. 4, 2022
As I Walk Home November 4, 2022
In this reflection episode, as I "sit at home", I talk about resting. How it comes in different ways, but also how you have to be careful that your rest doesn't over take your life. It's about a balance of what you do, what …
Oct. 30, 2022
Interview for writer, J.M. DeMatteis
In episode 132, I am joined by award winning and long time writer, JM DeMatteis. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, J. M. DeMatteis was a professional musician and rock music journalist before entering the comic book fie…
Oct. 17, 2022
Adam Bellow and Breakout EDU
I am joined in Episode 131 by Adam Bellow. Adam is a dedicated educational technologist, father of two young boys, and is CEO and Co-Founder of Breakout EDU, the immersive gaming platform that enables teachers and students t…
Oct. 10, 2022
Talking with Maverik Education founder, Erik Francis
I am joined in episode 129 with Maverik Education Founder and Professional Development speaker, Erik Francis. He is an international author and presenter with over 25 years of experience working in education as a classroom t…
Oct. 7, 2022
As I Walk Home October 7, 2022
In this week’s episode I talk about my experience at the district’s institute day and meeting Adam Peterson. ---
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Oct. 3, 2022
Episode 128 with guest, Unlimited Teacher Marisa Thompson
I am joined by Marisa Thompson (M.A. Teacher Education) who has seventeen years of experience teaching various levels of English including advanced and support classes. As a Curriculum & Intervention Coordinator, she assesse…