Episodes

Coach Mike Krzyzewski coached his final game at the Final 4 losing to his biggest rival the University of North Carolina. After the game Coach K talked to the media and gave everyone listening one last lesson. One piece of p...

This episode dives into a few thoughts about the power of connections and how the people that we surround ourselves with matter! The episode also explores how we can navigate change and focus on controlling the things that we...

There are difference makers in our schools. They are found in every role within the school. Each individual makes a difference. This mini episode explores the difference that one individual in a school can make.

The thoughts that we play in our head have a tremendous effect on us. They can make us stronger or weaker. Our thoughts can fuel positivity or make us more negative. In the book Soundtracks written by Jon Acuff the author tal...

This episode was inspired by a friend who chose to let a new student start with a clean slate and allowed the young champion to thrive.

This episode dives into just a few lessons from a master educator. We can learn from everyone around us and this episode is dedicated to a teacher who doesn't teach in the traditional classroom. The master educator that is t...

In this mini episode I share a few words of advice that come from a very special student. It's a little advice that we all need to hear from time to time.

In this episode I have a conversation with Alex Calderon.He is the host of the 1stgenteacherlens podcast that talks about issues that concern his identity and other 1st generation students and discusses topics within the educ...

This episode is inspired from a story by a Hall of Fame basketball coach. The power of belief and never giving up on our students matters. We might not always see the effects of our belief right away, but it makes a differenc...

This episode takes a look at advice by author Elena Aguilar and talk about. building resilience through creativity and play. We also talk about courage inside the classroom and making sure that every student is treated fairly...

One of the best things about this time of year is that basketball season is winding down and playoffs are beginning. Before the playoffs start though there is senior night. This episode talks about a special senior night and ...

This episode dives into inspiration that can be found by expanding your circle of people who influence you. Finding individuals that will push you outside of your comfort zone, challenge your views, and spark curiosity and co...

Some of the greatest lessons that we can learn is from the animal kingdom. This episode dives specifically into the world of geese and a few lessons that we can learn from on teamwork and being there for one another. The sch...

One of the greatest ways that we can grow personally and professionally is through reflection. This episode dives into a few lessons that I was given this week. These lessons can be useful in the classroom with our students o...

As my students will be celebrating the 100th day of school this episode is about how fast time goes and making the most of the moments that we have in our classroom.

Recently I had a conversation with a close friend, who is also an educator, and we both agreed that we don't want to be consumed by negativity. This conversation stayed on my mind and I listened to the Tim Ferris podcast feat...

This mini episode is going to dive into a lesson that NFL quarterback Russel Wilson learned at an early age. Russel explains a belief that his father instilled in him at an early age that helped transform the way that he view...

One of the greatest things that we can be as an educator is to be a lifelong learner. Expand our minds is great from a knowledge standpoint, but it also fuels creativity, perspective, and is good for our mental health. There ...

This mini episode dives into a valuable lesson from Kobe Bryant. The episode shares a story of the words that his father spoke to him when he was at a low point in his life. These are words that we should share with our stud...

This episode dives into a personal experience for me. It talks about past memories and how we can reflect on these memories and use them to grow.

This mini-episode is all about embracing the moment. Being present to enjoy the moments that each day offers us.

This episode dives into small reminders we need to give ourselves on those tough days. This episode also discusses strategies that we can use to help teach our students how to focus on controlling the things that they can co...

This episode take a look at the little things that are happening all around us. Those small moments that occur in school that if we pay attention to them can bring so much joy and happiness. We also take a look back at one of...

Monday mornings can be tough. The weekends go by fast and knowing the stress of the work week that awaits can make it very difficult to handle. There are certain things that educators can do to try and beat the Monday morning...