Episodes
April 24, 2025
184: Unlocking the Power of Listening in Education
In this conversation, Christine Miles emphasizes the critical importance of listening in education and personal interactions. She shares her journey from psychology to education, highlighting how listening has been a foundati...
April 3, 2025
183: Empowering Students through Leadership in Music Education
In this episode of the Powered Up Podcast, Dr. DeKeon Graham, a music educator and former Florida Teacher of the Year, shares his journey through the education system, discussing the complexities of parental choice in educati...
March 20, 2025
182: Empowering Classrooms for Limitless Student Creativity
In this conversation, Dr. Rachael Mahmood, the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year, shares her insights on the importance of elementary education, building relationships with parents, and innovative teaching methods. She emphas...
March 6, 2025
181: Breaking the Cycle: Poverty and Education
In this conversation, Bryan Kerns shares his unique journey from being a math teacher to becoming the 2025 Tennessee Teacher of the Year and a fire science educator. He discusses the importance of building relationships with ...
Feb. 20, 2025
180: Creating a Positive Learning Environment in Math
In this episode of the Powered Up Podcast, host Ken Ehrmann speaks with Heather Smith, the 2024 Burroughs Welcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year. They discuss the importance of building relationships with students, i...
Feb. 6, 2025
179: Fostering Interdependence: A New Learning Paradigm
In this episode of the Powered Up Podcast, Ken Ehrmann speaks with De'Shawn Washington, the 2024 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, about the importance of executive functioning skills in education. They discuss De'Shawn's jo...
Jan. 16, 2025
178: Strategies to Support Students Speaking English as a Second Language
In this episode of the Powered Up Podcast, Lee Perez returns to discuss effective strategies for supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) in the classroom. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the differences betw...
Nov. 21, 2024
177: Strategies for Successful Co-Teaching
In this episode of the Powered Up Podcast, hosts Ken Ehrmann and Jessica Saum engage with educators Paul Garcia and Leana Malinowsky to explore the intricacies of co-teaching. They discuss the importance of building strong re...
Nov. 7, 2024
175: Insights from a School-Based OT to Help Support Students Needs
Chelsea Tompkins, a school-based occupational therapist, shares her experience working with students and teachers to support their educational needs. She discusses the importance of real-time interventions and the challenges ...
Oct. 24, 2024
175: STRIVE to Teach Happier
In this episode of the Powered Up Podcast, hosts Ken Ehrmann, Rob Dunlop, and Suzanne Dailey discuss their experiences in education, focusing on the challenges and triumphs of returning to the classroom, the importance of tea...
Oct. 10, 2024
174: Empowering High School Students for a Life After Education
Alhassan Susso, an educator, shares his experience of teaching a personal development course to high school students in the South Bronx. The course aims to prepare students for life after high school, focusing on mindset, vis...
Oct. 3, 2024
173: Rebooting and Reinvigorating the powerEDUp Podcast
In this episode, Ken Ehrmann reintroduces the Powered Up Podcast after a brief hiatus, sharing personal reflections on balancing family life with professional commitments. He emphasizes the importance of relationships in educ...
June 6, 2024
172: Stop Planning Lessons and Start Planning Experiences
Shelley Jeoffroy, a 5th-grade teacher from Irving, Texas, shares her experiences in education and the importance of embracing diversity in the classroom. She discusses how her travels and teaching overseas have opened her per...
May 29, 2024
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May 23, 2024
170
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May 16, 2024
169: Empowering Students with High Expectations and Rigorous Learning
Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, shares her insights on building relationships with students and their families, and the importance of getting children's literacy right from the beginning. She discusses...
May 9, 2024
168: Creating a Safe and Authentic Classroom Environment
Kimberly Jones, the 2023 Burrows Welcome Fund North Carolina State Teacher of the Year, discusses her career in education and her focus on teaching world literature and Holocaust and human rights education. She emphasizes the...
May 2, 2024
167: Facilitating Learning and Discourse to Empower Civics Education
Tara Cocanower, the 2023 Indiana Teacher of the Year, shares her passion for teaching and the importance of empathy in the classroom. She emphasizes the value of connecting with students and helping them develop their worldvi...
April 25, 2024
166: The Importance of Inclusive Education
Summary Diana Fannon, a director of special education, discusses her career journey from being a classroom teacher to a school psychologist and administrator. She emphasizes the importance of inclusive education and the need ...
April 18, 2024
165: Integrating Reading and Writing for Deeper Learning
Andrea Haas, an experienced educator, discusses the importance of building relationships in teaching and the role of trust in mentoring and coaching. She shares strategies for creating a positive classroom culture and fosteri...
April 11, 2024
164: Cross-Curricular Learning with Middle School MBA
John Foster, the founder of Middle School MBA, discusses the value of teaching business and economics in schools. He explains how Middle School MBA integrates business, economics, and entrepreneurship into the curriculum, pro...
April 4, 2024
163: The Story of Education Starts with the Story of a Child
In this conversation, Jeffrey Benson discusses his extensive experience working with challenging students and the importance of creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment. He emphasizes the need for repetition and pr...
March 28, 2024
162: Find the Joy in Teaching andModel Our Best for Students
In this conversation, Sarah Painter discusses the challenges teachers face before and during the pandemic. She emphasizes the importance of reflecting on teaching practices and finding ways to simplify and prioritize tasks. S...
March 23, 2024
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