Episodes
Feb. 27, 2019
46: Be Open - Monica Burns chats with us about the importance of having a community and conversations.
Educator, author, and national speaker, Monica Burns, talks with us about focusing on thoughtful, strategic tech integration, and how sometimes a barrier just looks like a barrier. Monica chats with us about the importance of...
Feb. 25, 2019
45: Get Weird - Noah Geisel challenges us all to get weird and notice new things.
Noah Geisel is a digital badges consultant, a national speaker, and the Education Director at StackUp.net. Noah shares his journey of being a learner, sharer, traveler, and giver of high-fives. Noah talks with us about stayin...
Feb. 21, 2019
44: Girl Boss - Dr. Rena Hawkins chats with us about the current opportunities for student leadership and student voice, and why we're not here to compete with each other.
22 year veteran, and co-host of the ShareMOedu Podcast, Dr. Rena Hawkins, chats with us about the current opportunities for student leadership and student voice, and why we're not here to compete with each other. Rena talks a...
Feb. 18, 2019
43: From Consumers to Creators - Alex Oris talks about transforming students from consumers to creators, and where our future leaders are.
Alex Oris is a Technology Integration Specialist at Cuyahoga Falls City Schools in Ohio. He chats with us about using technology in schools, adjusting the way we think about our approach to PD and teaching, and how things cha...
Feb. 13, 2019
42: Pamper Triggers - Dan Tricarico chats with us about finding the things that make you zen.
25+ year veteran teacher, and author of "The Zen Teacher," Dan Tricarico, chats with us about working with teachers to reduce stress and increase their self care to avoid burn out. Dan talks about when he knew he had found so...
Feb. 10, 2019
41: Heart of a Marshmallow - Neil Gupta chats with us about being responsive, reflective, and vulnerable.
Dr. Neil Gupta is the Director of Secondary Education for Worthington City Schools, a national speaker, and a consultant with ASCD. Neil chats with us about why we need to remember that there is a human side to what we do. Ne...
Feb. 7, 2019
40: Walk with them - Kyle Krueger talks about being authentic and transparent with our students.
LED Project Podcast co-host, and co-founder of the Lighthouse Educator Development non-profit, Kyle Krueger, chats with us about helping teachers build better relationships, his journey to personal development, and his goal o...
Feb. 3, 2019
39: The S.H.G. Principle - Chip Baker talks about leaving a positive impact on the world.
20+ year veteran teacher, and host of "The Success Chronicles" on YouTube, Chip Baker, chats with us about being a 4th generation educator, wanting to do his part in creating a positive ripple in the world, and how we can max...
Jan. 30, 2019
38: EduMagic - A chat with Sam Fecich and some amazing pre-service teachers.
Professor Sam Fecich and an amazing group of pre-service teachers chat with us about why they got into teaching, what's got them excited about the field, and how they hope to impact lives. These future teachers share the best...
Jan. 28, 2019
37: Why does it matter? - Chuck Taft chats about why we need to start looking for the learning
Middle school social studies teacher, Chuck Taft, chats with us about teaching America's story, making authentic connections, and how the world is handing us our curriculum. Chuck shares how social studies is the "O Blood Typ...
Jan. 24, 2019
36: Building a Support System - Erin Hall chats with us about finding a way to connect the social an
9th grade english teacher, and founder of YES RI, Erin Hall, chats with us about finding a way to connect the social and professional experiences for educators, keeping teachers supported and motivated, and reflecting on ever...
Jan. 21, 2019
35: What we're doing matters.- Joel Hawbaker talks about being deliberate about how we spend our tim
Best-selling author, high school history teacher, and soccer coach, Joel Hawbaker, talks about being deliberate about how we spend our time, why he's excited about teaching this generation of kids, and what good leadership re...
Jan. 16, 2019
34: Reflect and Readjust - Susan Jachymiak chats about her 1st year as a teacher.
4th grade math teacher, Susan Jachymiak, chats with us about her passion for growth mindset, reflecting to find what works best for her students, and the challenges she's overcome as a 1st year teacher. Susan talks about why ...
Jan. 13, 2019
33: Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E. - LaVonna Roth chats with us about recognizing your greatness.
Author, speaker, and creator of the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® initiative, LaVonna Roth, chats with us about how we can all shine through our mindset. LaVonna shares how we can recognize our own greatness and become the exceptio...
Jan. 10, 2019
32: Allow yourself permission. - Jessie Lynch chats with us about taking the time to do what you nee
6th grade math and language arts teacher, Jessie Lynch, chats with us about allowing yourself permission to make mistakes, try something new, and taking the time to do what you need to do. Jessie shares why it's important to ...
Jan. 9, 2019
31: Stay true to who you are. - Barb Baker shares stories from her 20+ years of teaching.
20 year veteran, Barb Baker, chats with us about giving ownership back to our students, why we must never stop learning, and why she feels truly blessed to do what she does every day. Barb shares how she has built a culture i...
Jan. 2, 2019
30: Make it happen. - Adam Welcome chats about living life to the complete fullest.
Author, speaker, and "Truth Teller," Adam Welcome chats with us about living life to the complete fullest, why we need to give our schools back to our kids, and why you need to find your side hustle. Adam shares how teachers ...
Dec. 30, 2018
29: You're not alone. - Brian Costello shares his journey, and why your network is so important.
Brian Costello has been teaching for more than 13 years, with a variety of roles, including primary education, digital integration specialist, and others. He currently teachers robotics. Or, as he describes it, Brian "teaches...
Dec. 27, 2018
28: Make Learning Magical - Tisha Richmond shares her journey.
21 year veteran teacher, and author of "Make Learning Magical," Tisha Richmond, shares her journey from being a burnt out educator, to becoming an innovative leader and published author.
Tisha chats with us about working with...
Dec. 23, 2018
27: Stay Authentic - Sarah Thomas chats with us about why authenticity is so important, and your 'se
Speaker, author, Google Certified Innovator, and EduMatch founder, Sarah Thomas, talks with us about how we can be authentic with our students and why it is so important. Sarah shares how she loves creating spaces where conve...
Dec. 19, 2018
26: Teach Better - Chad Ostrowski shares his relentless pursuit of Better.
Teach Better Team co-founder, and creator of The Grid Method, Chad Ostrowski, chats with us about the relentless pursuit of Better. Chad tells us the story of the worst year of his life and how it changed everything, explains...
Dec. 16, 2018
25: Shift This - Joy Kirr chats with us about why she loves her job.
24 year veteran teacher, speaker, and author of "Shift This," Joy Kirr, chats with us about why she loves her job. Joy digs into what Genius Hour has done for her students, the importance of involving parents in your classroo...
Dec. 12, 2018
24: From average to AWESOME - Monica Genta shares how we can transform and celebrate education
Author, TedX speaker, and middle school science teacher, Monica Genta, chats with us about helping students and teachers transform education from average to awesome.
Monica shares how she feels when people tell her a goal is...
Dec. 8, 2018
23: Connected Change - Brianna Hodges talks about the power of connection and shared learning.
#FutureReadyCoach, Champion For Change, and Coordinator of Educational Technology and Innovative Instruction, Brianna Hodges, chats with us about finding ways to tap into that excitement, energy, and engagement that keep curi...