Episodes

THROWBACK: Improving our Impact (Dr. John Hattie)
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June 13, 2022

THROWBACK: Improving our Impact (Dr. John Hattie)

Dr. John Hattie is a world-renowned researcher and author of Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-analyses Relating to Achievement. . Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to The Ed Essentials Podcast . John Hattie's Books . Connect with Hunter: Ed Essentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support
56. Unlocking Unlimited Potential (Dr. Brandon Beck)
April 10, 2022

56. Unlocking Unlimited Potential (Dr. Brandon Beck)

Dr. Brandon Beck is a Nationally Board Certified teacher with over 18 years of experience and is the author of Unlocking Unlimited Potential . Connect with us: Dr. Brandon Beck: https://brandonbeckedu.com/ Hunter Flesch: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support
55. Systems Thinking in Education
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Feb. 20, 2022

55. Systems Thinking in Education

David Langford is the founder and CEO of Langford International, Inc. He is an international consultant, author and educator whose focus is to create sustained systemic improvement in student learning, school leadership and organizational processes. The concepts of Quality Learning, Quality Learning Performance, Just-In-Time Learning, the Self-Managed Classroom and Exponential Learning emerged out of these efforts. For over 20 years, he has trained colleagues in public and private K–12 school sy...
54. Transforming Our Schools (Dr. Maisha Otway)
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Feb. 13, 2022

54. Transforming Our Schools (Dr. Maisha Otway)

Dr. Maisha Otway is a turnaround principal in Georgia. We discuss handling principal responsibilities, turnaround leadership, building school partnerships, and her experience bringing rapper 2Chainz to her school through the "Reading with a Rapper" program. . Connect with us: Dr. Maisha Otway: Instagram | Twitter Hunter Flesch: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support
53. Principal Leadership (Adam Welcome)
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Feb. 6, 2022

53. Principal Leadership (Adam Welcome)

Adam Welcome is a keynote speaker, author of Kids Deserve It , and is also a former teacher, principal, and director of innovation and technology. . Connect with us: Adam Welcome | https://www.mradamwelcome.com/ Hunter Flesch | https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support
52. Holiday Special - The BEST Reasons to Go into Education (Tristan Bernhard)
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Dec. 25, 2021

52. Holiday Special - The BEST Reasons to Go into Education (Tristan Bernhard)

One of the most amazing qualities of teachers is that we go 100 mph in order to meet the needs of our students. Because we are working so hard through incredibly difficult situations and circumstances, we often end up feeling burnt out and in need of some positivity. This episode is dedicated to reminding educators why we chose our profession and why its the best in the world. In order to do that, I brought on one of my best friends and Ed Essentials regulars, Tristan Bernhard, on to do a fanta...
51. Teach Your Class Off (CJ Reynolds)
51
Nov. 8, 2021

51. Teach Your Class Off (CJ Reynolds)

CJ Reynolds is a high school literature teacher in West Philadelphia, speaker, podcast host, and author of Teach your Class Off: A Real Rap Guide to Teaching. . To connect with CJ: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/ . To connect with Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support
50. The Complete Guide to Effective Mentorship (Lauren Kaufman)
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Sept. 7, 2021

50. The Complete Guide to Effective Mentorship (Lauren Kaufman)

Lauren Kaufman is currently an Assistant Principal and has formerly served as a classroom teacher and K-12 Mentor Program Coordinator. She is a contributing author of Because of a Teacher and her writings have been featured by Edutopia and the Teach Better Team. . To connect with Lauren: https://laurenmkaufman.com/ . To connect with Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support
49. Meeting the Needs of Emergent Bilingual Students (Samantha Nolte)
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Aug. 30, 2021

49. Meeting the Needs of Emergent Bilingual Students (Samantha Nolte)

Samantha Nolte is a 5-12 Emergent Bilingual teacher whom I have worked with my entire career thus far. She provides readily available strategies and supports for students in need of english language acquisition, as well as a unique insight into her role where she transitions new EB families and students into the district. . For more Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support
48. The Blueprint for Differentiation (Rick Wormeli)
48
Aug. 22, 2021

48. The Blueprint for Differentiation (Rick Wormeli)

Rick Wormeli is a National Board Certified Teacher, is an author of highly regarded books such as Fair Isn't Always Equal: Assessment and Grading in the Differentiated Classroom (Second Edition) and Differentiation: From Planning to Practice , and has 39 years of experience teaching math, science, English, physical education, health, and history. . Connect with Rick: https://www.rickwormeli.com/ | Twitter: @rickwormeli2 . For more Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.ee/edessen...
47. From Finance to Leadership: the Role of a Superintendent
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Aug. 16, 2021

47. From Finance to Leadership: the Role of a Superintendent

Dr. Dani Trimble is the current superintendent of the Alburnett Community School District. . Connect with Dr. Trimble: dtrimble@alburnettcsd.org . For more episodes and Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support
46. Prioritizing Teacher Health (Bryan Holyfield)
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Aug. 9, 2021

46. Prioritizing Teacher Health (Bryan Holyfield)

Bryan Holyfield is a history teacher and health consultant. Bryan helps busy teachers take control of their health with easy-to-follow nutrition and strength programs. . Connect with Bryan: https://rfh5hkeu0gk.typeform.com/to/EeF4C2QT . For more episodes and Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support
45. Shifting Educational Paradigms (Ken Williams)
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July 19, 2021

45. Shifting Educational Paradigms (Ken Williams)

Ken Williams is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant, author, former principal, and founder of Unfold the Soul. . Connect with Ken: https://unfoldthesoul.com/ . For more episodes and Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support
44. Using Teacher Capital (Tristan Bernhard)
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June 28, 2021

44. Using Teacher Capital (Tristan Bernhard)

How do we CAPITALIZE on the relationships we build with students? What are effective and ineffective ways to spend that relationship capital? These are TOUGH questions to answer, so I bring on my dear friend, Tristan, to talk about our experiences and thoughts on teacher capital! . For more episodes and Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support
43. Improving our Impact (Dr. John Hattie)
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June 7, 2021

43. Improving our Impact (Dr. John Hattie)

Dr. John Hattie is a world-renowned researcher and author of Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-analyses Relating to Achievement . . Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to The Ed Essentials Podcast . John Hattie's Books . Connect with Hunter: Ed Essentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support
42. 3 Thoughts as the 2021 School Year Ends (Mini-Lesson)
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May 24, 2021

42. 3 Thoughts as the 2021 School Year Ends (Mini-Lesson)

Hunter discusses 3 thoughts as we all approach the end of the school year! . THANK YOU for listening to The Ed Essentials Podcast. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! . Connect with Hunter: Ed Essentials Links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support
41. Establishing Effective PLCs (Dr. Chad Dumas)
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May 17, 2021

41. Establishing Effective PLCs (Dr. Chad Dumas)

Dr. Chad Dumas is a presenter, researcher, former principal, and author of Let's Put the C in PLC: A Practical Guide for School Leaders. . Discussed in this episode: - Fixing teacher isolation through collaboration in and out of school. - Effective approaches to Professional Learning Communities. - Refocusing our collaboration to be around student learning. - What leaders must consider when attempting to change systems. . Connect with us! - Chad Dumas: Twitter | Website - Hunter: Ed Essentials L...
40. [PART ONE] How to STAND OUT During New Teacher Interviews [with Rebecca]
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May 3, 2021

40. [PART ONE] How to STAND OUT During New Teacher Interviews [with Rebecca]

Welcome to PART ONE of the two-part collaboration on how to STAND OUT as a New Teacher with Rebecca from the Ready, Set, TEACH podcast. Be sure to listen to PART TWO on the Ready, Set, TEACH podcast stream! . Part One: How to stand out as a new teacher during interviews. Part Two: How to stand out as a new teacher once you land a teaching job. . Connect with Rebecca and I on Instagram! Rebecca - @missreadysetteach Hunter - @edessentials_ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
39. Preparing Future Teachers
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April 19, 2021

39. Preparing Future Teachers

Dr. Samantha Fecich is a professor of education at Grove City College. - Connect with us: Sam: https://www.sfecich.com/ Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support
38. Happy Birthday, Dad
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April 9, 2021

38. Happy Birthday, Dad

My dad, Bill Flesch, turns 55 on April 9! He is a longtime teacher and I wanted to use this platform to sneakily gather some colleagues and family to surprise him! He is so modest, but he truly is a wonderful educator. In this episode, people from my dad's school talk about what makes him such a fantastic educator, the impact he has had on them, and some family members stop by to say happy birthday!-Dad: I cannot imagine where I would be today without you. YOU are the reason why I became a tea...
37. Creating Change Through Feedback and Risk-Taking (Dave Schmittou)
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March 29, 2021

37. Creating Change Through Feedback and Risk-Taking (Dave Schmittou)

On this episode, I am honored to host the legendary Dave Schmittou. Dave is the Director of Leadership & Development for the Teach Better Team. He’s the author of several education-based books, one of which we discuss in his interview. He is a former elementary school principal, former middle school principal, assistant principal, coach, and teacher. I brought Dave on the show because of his powerful message surrounding feedback, how we can get outside of the cookie-cutter method of providing it...
36. Life as Principals (Amanda and Caleb Bonjour)
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March 22, 2021

36. Life as Principals (Amanda and Caleb Bonjour)

Amanda and Caleb Bonjour join The Ed Essentials Podcast to talk about life as married principals, how they learn from each other, ways to empower staff, and other advice for those seeking leadership roles. . Connect with Amanda and Caleb: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook . Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe to The Ed Essentials Podcast! . For all Ed Essentials content, click this LINK . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support
35. Embracing "The Sub"
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March 8, 2021

35. Embracing "The Sub"

Hunter brings on longtime friend and substitute teacher, Dustin Eubanks, to talk about the life of a substitute, what subs really need, what potential substitutes need to know, and how school staff can learn to embrace "the sub" as one of their own. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! For more content, go to https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support
34. Leadership & Effectiveness (Dr. Todd Whitaker)
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Feb. 22, 2021

34. Leadership & Effectiveness (Dr. Todd Whitaker)

Dr. Todd Whitaker, author of What Great Principals Do Differently, What Great Teachers Do Differently, Shift the Monkey, and dozens of other education books, joins the podcast to provide one simple message: it comes down to good leadership and your effectiveness. We talk about a wide variety of topics in this episode: -What great leadership looks like and how to make decisions based off your best people. -Finding the next difference-maker for your school and how to set them up for success. -Trea...