Episodes

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 discussed.

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 you, in the hallways, and everywhere else where positive interactions take place. This episode dives into a reminder on the importance of being present and taking time to appreciate the wonderful and inspiring things that are happening all around you.

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 which students feel safe and loved so that they can thrive. In this conversation he offers some fantastic tips on how to create a connected classroom that is engaged and where the students feel loved. Johnny also talks about his new book, If I Were a Teacher, and the process tha...

This episode dives into a reminder a former student gave me that are students are always listening and the words we speak matter.

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 things we should focus on when laying the foundation of our relationships. Tips for being a better communicator. The strength of connecting with others and so much more. This is a fantastic episode with a lot of great takeaways. Ashley Hubner is an Instructional Coach and Cu...

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 important for the students to have a great start to their day. These moments are also very special to educators as well. This episode is a little reminder to embrace those moments and to take time and feel them. Tweet that inspired this episode. @BrittneyMohr We tend to talk ab...

In this episode EdTech specialist Debbie Tannenbaum shares some great knowledge on how to implement technology into the classroom, tools that she has found beneficial when working with students, 3 C's, Project Zero Learning, and so much more. Debbie also talks about her journey, the power of being vulnerable, and being an example of a risk taker for her students and colleagues. Debbie dropped so many great gems of wisdom in this interview. Debbie Tannenbaum: An educator with over twenty years o...

This episode is a reminder of one of the greatest gifts that we can give to our students! Sheryl Lee Ralph's acceptance speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRw8IFLS1Fs&t=242s

In this episode of the Teaching Champions Podcast I have a conversation with Sarah Said. We discuss listening to your intuition, student check ins, educator wellness, creating boundaries, the power of saying no, and so much more. Sarah Said has spent 17 years in public education. She has served in the roles of teacher, Director of ELL, Director of Language and Equity, Dean and Assistant Principal. Sarah has been published on numerous educational sites including Learning for Justice, The Teachin...

This episode dives into a reflection that I had after having two different conversations with my colleagues. The perspectives that we have will have a great influence on how we approach the day.

This week on the Teaching Champions Podcast my guest Rae Hughart discusses how her academic struggles as a student helped shape her as an educator. She also discusses her recent TEDx talk about mastery learning, the Teach Better Team, and the power of connections. There are a lot of great takeaways in this episode! Rae Hughart is the CXO for the Teach Better Team, Former Executive Director of the Association of Illinois Middle-Grade Schools, TEDx Speaker, Educator, and author of “Teachers Deser...

This mini episode is a thought I had from recently watching a short video that was created by the Cleveland Clinic to help raise empathy among their staff. The video is powerful and moving as it highlights the weight and burden than many of us carry with us. As I watched the video it made me think about the burdens that many of our students and colleagues bring with them to school each day. Cleveland Clinic video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDDWvj_q-o8

The beginning of the school year always brings such excitement and enthusiasm. But, after a few short weeks we find ourselves getting caught in the daily routine and our enthusiasm begins to wane. This episode is about five ways that you can maintain a healthy mental perspective throughout this school year.

As many districts have started the school year and more and more are starting every week this is a message to remind everyone to enjoy and hold on to the magic of the first few weeks of school.

Today on the Teaching Champions Podcast I am joined by Zach Rondot and Grayson McKinney. Zach is a 4th grade teacher and Grayson is a fifth grade teacher. They are the authors of The Expert Effect: A Three Part system to break down the walls of your classroom and connect Your students to the world and the children’s book Expert Expedition. And in this interview these gentlemen discuss how they take their students from learning from experts, to becoming experts, to teaching like experts. They sha...

In this episode of the Teaching Champions podcast I take a look back at some of the lessons learned from some of my most recent guests. These lessons include focusing on the wins that are happening each day in the classrooms, be conscious of the labels that we place on our students, the power of focusing on the strengths of others, and so much more.

This episode dives into the power of believing in oneself and the words that we speak. We can build ourselves up with our words and make ourselves stronger or we can make ourselves weaker. This mini episode dives into this.

In this conversation with Jamie Brown we discuss building relationships with colleagues and students, ways to connect and build relationships with the community, the power behind being authentically you, and so much more. Jamie Brown is a champion of Social-Emotional Learning and Character Education. Jamie's dedication to School Culture Revitalization and Whole Child Development supported NJ Public Education for 20 years as a teacher, PEER Leadership Coordinator, and district administrator. He ...

In this week's mini episode I discuss the small moments of joy that are present in our every day lives and if we're not careful will slip past us.

This is a fantastic conversation with Dr. Christopher Jones. He is the 2022 Massachusetts Counselors Association's Administrator. He is also a blogger, vlogger, and podcast. Dr. Jones has also recently published his first book titled Seeing to Lead. In this conversation we discuss how he supports, engages, and empowers his staff so that they become one percent better every day! This is a fantastic conversation with so many great takeaways so have your notepads ready. Link to Dr. Jones book Seei...

In this episode Dr. Joe Sanfelippo joins us to discuss his new book Lead From Where You Are. In this conversation we discuss the power of moments and momentum, celebrating the wins, creating a positive school culture, and so much more. Get the notepads ready because Dr. Sanfelippo shares some great knowledge! Dr. Sanfelippo is an author, a speaker, he’s the superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, he was named the 2019 National Superintendent of the Year, he ha...

With summer comes a lot of new opportunities for us to experience and grow from. Often times though we can let fear and worry stop us from experiencing these. This episode is all about how we can step into our worries and strategies that we can use.

This is a fantastic conversation with Coach Brad Stamps. Coach Stamps is the head boys varsity basketball Coach for the Fayettville Bulldogs in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He offers a lot of wisdom on what it takes to build a team, valuable lessons that he has learned along the way, the power of relationships, and so much more. There are so many lessons that we can take away from the knowledge that Coach Stamps shares and bring it back to the classroom. As a player Coach Stamps won a state champion...

In a world that sometimes feels as if it is filled with so much negative sometimes we have to step back and look through a different lens. We need to change what we are looking for. This mini episode is all about adjusting our perspective and paying attention to the world that we see. Connect with Jillian DuBois on Twitter. @JillDuBois22