Episodes
Dec. 11, 2022
Enhance Learning, Hype Teams, and Community
This episode is a reflection of learning that I experienced this week. We speak to our students about being a life long learner so it is up to us to model what that means. In this episode I share some teachings from the amazi...
Dec. 7, 2022
A Simple Way to Make A Difference Today
Making a difference can be easy. Sometimes we think it has to be a grand gesture or a heroic act. Making a difference can be as easy as making those around you feel seen. This episode talks about the importance of making our ...
Dec. 4, 2022
Growth Spurts, Success Cycle, and Inspiring Young Writers With Shannon Anderson
In this episode award winning author, national speaker, and former educator of 25 years shares wisdom on creating a growth mindset with our students, different strategies that we can use to help our students become more resi...
Nov. 30, 2022
An Important Skill To Teach Our Students
There are an endless amount of things that we should be teaching our students. However, one of the most important skills that we should be teaching them that often gets neglected is how to be more confident. Having confidence...
Nov. 27, 2022
5 Lessons On Bringing More Joy, Fulfillment, and Creating Stronger Connections in the School Day
This episode dives into ways that you can bring more joy, fulfillment, and create stronger connections in the classroom. I share 5 lessons that I've learned from recent guests on the show to tap into all of these. You will wa...
Nov. 23, 2022
Awe, Wonder, and Appreciation
Every day is filled with awe and wonder. However, when we experience something over and over again it loses some of its magic. This episode is a small reminder that a friend gave me to always take time to see the awe and wond...
Nov. 20, 2022
Family, Heroes, and Lessons Learned From Winning Olympic Gold with Liz, Nancy, and Gwen Jorgensen
In this episode I am joined by an Olympic gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen and her mother and sister, Nancy and Liz Jorgensen. In this episode we discuss Gwen’s amazing journey to Olympic Gold and lessons learned that we can shar...
Nov. 16, 2022
One Way to Have a Better School Day
This episode gives you a key to unlocking a better school day.
Nov. 13, 2022
Be STRONG, Be a Listener, and Be Their Warrior with Pamela Hall
In this episode I am joined by Pamela Hall. She is an award winning teacher, a blogger, and an author. During this conversation we cover topics such as engagement, intentionality, the power of listening, and many more topics ...
Nov. 9, 2022
Lesson Learned From a Hall of Fame Coach
This episode talks about a lesson that I learned from a Hall of Fame basketball coach that I had the honor of coaching with. In his last seconds of his coaching career he did something that I will never forget!
Nov. 6, 2022
Positivity, Intentionality, and Evolving With Gratitude with Lainie Rowell
In this episode educator, international consultant, podcaster , TEDx speaker, and author Lainie Rowell shares some unbelievable takeaways on gratitude and how it can change our lives. Some of the things that we will discuss a...
Nov. 2, 2022
An Important Reminder From Ted Lasso
This episode is about a quote taken from the hit show Ted Lasso. It is a timely reminder for the moments when things don't go as expected and if you work in a school you fully understand how every day presents unique and inte...
Oct. 30, 2022
Connecting, Agile Classrooms, and Authentic Learning with Laura Williams
In this conversation Laura Williams shares the importance of connecting with others, agile classrooms, and the Authentic Learning Alliance. Some of the other topics that we discuss. Emersion is important in figuring out what ...
Oct. 26, 2022
Two Questions
There are students that you have extremely strong connections with and there are students where there is a lack in connection. This episode dives into one of the most impactful lessons I have ever learned about making connec...
Oct. 23, 2022
Vulnerability, Leadership, and Patterns of Positive Behavior with Josh Tovar
On this episode of the Teaching Champions Podcast I am joined by Josh Tovar. He is a principal and one of the hosts of Unlock the Middle Podcast. In this episode we discuss: 1. Your past doesn’t define you. 2. Come f...
Oct. 19, 2022
Being Intentional With Your School Day
Educators are intentional with a lot of things. We are intentional with the set up of our classroom, the flow of our school day, and the designs of our lessons. Sometimes though we are not as intentional with the things that...
Oct. 16, 2022
Creativity, Wonder, and the Author Experience with Dennis Mathew
In this interview I have a conversation with best selling children's author Dennis Mathew. He shares with us the world through the eye of a creative and someone who it looking to uplift and promote social emotional wholeness,...
Oct. 12, 2022
A Reminder From A Student About the Magic in Our Day
This mini episode is from an experience that I had with a student recently. Through a single moment this young lady reminded me of the magic that we have in our days. The school day is filled with stress and there's always go...
Oct. 9, 2022
5 Lessons Learned on Communication, Modeling, Being Intentional, and More
In this episode we take a look back at some valuable insights that have been shared by some of my most recent guests. Topics such as project based learning, communication, and the power of modeling for your students are disc...
Oct. 5, 2022
Finding Inspiration In Your Day
As the school year is picking up traction it is important for educators to be able to find inspiration and motivation when it is one of those days when you just don't have it. The answer can be found in the classroom next to ...
Oct. 2, 2022
Fun, Humor, and a Connected Classroom with Johnny Tiersma
This episode of the Teaching Champions Podcast features a conversation with Johnny Tiersma. He is educator who has been teaching for over 16 years. He loves learning and he loves kids. He seeks a classroom environment in whic...
Sept. 28, 2022
Your Students Are Always Listening
This episode dives into a reminder a former student gave me that are students are always listening and the words we speak matter.
Sept. 25, 2022
Building Relationships, Communication, and the Foundations of Instructional Coaching with Ashley Hubner
In this week's episode Ashley Hubner shares wisdom that she has acquired over the years from serving multiple roles throughout the field of education. She talks on topics such as the importance of building relationships and t...
Sept. 21, 2022
Moments Matter With Your Students
This episode was inspired by a passionate educator who reminded us that moments matter not just for our students, but they matter for all educators as well. Moments such as greeting your students at the classroom door is impo...