Episodes
April 2, 2023
Ep. 23: Punishment vs Consequence. What they are, what they aren't, and why the differences matter.
Punishment and consequence are often used synonymously in our schools and homes, but they shouldn't be, largely because the key distinction between the two (me-focused vs you-focused) makes a world of difference in the short ...
March 26, 2023
Ep. 22: Poverty. What it is and what it isn't, and the questions between.
As educators, we can hold a single story of poverty, often understanding it and all its forms from an academic or "other" point of view. In this episode, Brian tries to gain a more personal understanding of poverty by asking ...
March 19, 2023
Ep. 21: Hippopotamus Laws : What they are and where we see them. And more importantly, what can we do about them.
Hippopotamus laws, more commonly referred to as Eponymous Laws, are principles or rules named after a particular person. In this episode, Brian and Kasey discuss a variety of Eponymous Laws, the ethics of data collection, and...
March 14, 2023
Ep. 20: Make the Intangible, Tangible : How to capture meaningful moments, and why it matters
Life and work are busy. They are also consumed by screens. In this episode, Brian and Kasey discuss how leaders, teachers, parents - people! - can be intentional about making the intangible moments tangible, and why doing so ...
March 7, 2023
Ep. 19: From New York to Arizona: A barstool reflection of the sustainability of Education
Brian attended Innovative Schools Summit in New York; Kasey attended Solution Tree Summit in Arizona. In this episode, they reflect on their experiences, the ideas discussed, and the importance of relationships - which, as it...
Feb. 26, 2023
Ep 18: The Gods of Education and the the bargains we strike
From hallway decorations to graduation, fear of humiliation to content, even the pursuit of safety, what gods are we intentionally or unintentionally serving, and what impacts do they have on our schools, classrooms, and stud...
Feb. 19, 2023
Ep. 17: Stay calm. Teach. A conversation with Dr. Mary Jo Fresch
Dr. Mary Jo Fresch has been an elementary teacher, literacy professor, has published more than 22 books, and is a brilliant and calming mind in the world of literacy learning. In this episode, Dr. Fresch walks through the his...
Feb. 12, 2023
Ep 16: When in doubt, Do G.R.E.A.T. things! Here's how.
Anchors give us stability and direction when times are tough. In this episode, Kasey and Brian discuss the value of living a life focused on doing GREAT things ( G ive - R elate - E xplore - A nalyze - T ry), why it matters, ...
Feb. 5, 2023
Ep. 15: ChatGPT is going to disrupt education. Here's how we can (and should) embrace it.
ChatGPT is changing the educational landscape. In this episode, Brian and Kasey argue that this change is not only good for education, it is also needed. Becase of ChatGPT we have an opportunity to shift our focus away from c...
Jan. 29, 2023
Ep. 14: Responsibility Centered Discipline: The most effective and purposeful method for changing behavior
Responsibility Centered Discipline (RCD) "has helped educators across North America transform student discipline and improve school climate." In this episode, Brian and Kasey discuss the format of RCD, its potential for impac...
Jan. 22, 2023
Ep. 13: Universal Design for Life: What Unnecessary Barriers can we Eliminate? (Part 2)
In this episode, Brian and Kasey dive deeper into UDL and offer a few tangible ways we can eliminate unnecessary physical and psychological barriers to life. Kasey pushes back on Brian's belief that hard lives create better p...
Jan. 15, 2023
Ep. 12: Universal Design for Life: What Unnecessary Barriers Can We Eliminate? (Part 1)
Universal Design for Learning is an attempt to accommodate the needs of all learners by removing unnecessary hurdles. In this episode, Brian and Kasey wrestle with what UDL means for schools, classrooms, and daily living. But...
Jan. 8, 2023
Ep. 11: Elevator Thinking, Spider-Man and How We Find Identity : A barstool episode.
In this episode, Kasey and Brian talk through some of their thoughts and convictions from the break. Much like a barstool conversation, their discussion ranges from how we can change our experiences by simply adding mirrors, ...
Dec. 16, 2022
Christmas Break
Brian and Kasey are spending time with their families but will be back releasing weekly episodes the first week of January. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Dec. 7, 2022
Ep. 10: Curse of Knowledge vs Gap of Knowledge (Part 2): Analyzing the gaps of misunderstanding between teachers and parents
(Part 2) Parents and teachers are on the same side; they both want what is best for the child. However, for a variety of fair and unfair reasons, the gap in understanding seems to be at an all-time high. In this episode, Kase...
Dec. 4, 2022
Ep. 9: Curse of Knowledge vs Gap of Knowledge (Part 1): Analyzing the gaps of misunderstanding between teachers and parents
Parents and teachers are on the same side; they both want what is best for the child. However, for a variety of fair and unfair reasons, the gap in understanding seems to be at an all-time high. In this episode, Kasey and Bri...
Nov. 28, 2022
Ep. 8: What can sports teach us about achieving excellence?
Sports can teach us a great deal about life, leadership, and community. Most importantly, and if done correctly, it can model how to get the best out of ourselves and those we lead and serve. In this episode, Brian and Kasey ...
Nov. 21, 2022
Ep. 7: Education Soundtrack (APPLE PODCAST RELEASE w/o music)
We are often inspired by the things we hear. Be it the news channels we play, the conversations we have with friends, the podcasts we listen to, or the music we play to and from work, whatever we constantly hear inspires the ...
Nov. 18, 2022
Ep. 6: The worst TV and Film bosses…and what to do if you have a terrible boss.
Bosses in movies and TV shows are often over-characterized and easily simplified. Which is why we love/hate them. Because we can relate to them. Or at the very least, we can relate them to our current or past bosses. This wee...
Nov. 10, 2022
Ep. 5: How to attain autonomy, mastery and purpose in our schools and in our lives
Daniel Pink, the author of Drive: The Truth Behind What Motivates Us, writes that all people are motivated by three things: Autonomy, Master, and Purpose. In this episode, Kasey and Brian discuss how this might look in the cl...
Oct. 31, 2022
Ep. 4: How do you know if you've chosen the right career... or significant other?
Are you in the right career, or is it simply the wrong building? In this episode, Kasey and Brian discuss the power of appreciation, having fun, and living with purpose, and how the absence or presence of them can guide us to...
Oct. 19, 2022
Ep. 3: What to do when the honeymoon ends?
Honeymoons are great. Be it the beginning of the year or after Christmas break, every school and classroom experiences a time when students are excited, teachers are energized, and the future seems bright! Then, it ends . . ....
Oct. 15, 2022
Ep. 2: Active, not Passive: Five phrases that can help change our perspectives on conflict, students, and daily life
Dot it for the kids vs Its the right thing to do Perception is reality vs Truth is somewhere in the middle It is what is is vs It is what you make of it Kids these days vs Kids these days! Date driven vs Data informed Honor r...
Sept. 30, 2022
Ep. 1: Forging New Paths
In this episode, Kasey and Brian discuss how to encourage people to forge new paths.