Episodes

In our very first mini-lesson we tackle the issue of student interruptions. We know the traditional practices, but I have one strategy (shoutout mentor teacher who taught me this) that has really worked well to help fix students who talk way too much. - Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! - Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support

Lisa Toebben, Special Education teacher, joins the podcast to discuss: -Dealing with people who try to dull your positivity -Habits to improve our physical/mental states -"Taking Messy Action" and its importance in our lives . Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe! . To connect with us: Lisa Toebben: (Instagram) (Twitter) Hunter Flesch: Ed Essentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support

Jason Lampe, assistant principal and my colleague, comes on the podcast to catch up about ALL KINDS of things. Mainly, we discuss the following: -How to maintain positivity and build relationships -Practicing clarity and risk-taking in the classroom -A small reality check and some goals for 2021 . Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe! It helps other educators connect with this show! . To connect with us: Jason Lampe: (Instagram ) (Twitter) Hunter Flesch: (Ed Essentials) --- Support this podcast:...

Gretchen Bridgers , founder of "Always A Lesson" and full-time teacher coach/consultant, joins Schools of Thought to discuss tools for more effectively coaching teachers. We cover: -Helping teachers problem-solve -Leading by listening, then empowering -Encouraging meaningful risk-taking AND MORE! . . Please be sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Schools of Thought. . . Connect with us: Gretchen Bridgers: (Instagram) @always.a.lesson (Twitter) @GSchultek (Website) Alwaysalesson.com Hunter Fles...

5th grade science teacher Evan Sanchez joins "Schools of Thought" to discuss: -How to make content accessible to students -Ways to stay creative and motivated in the classroom -What teachers should do MORE of and LESS of AND MORE! . Be sure to RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE TO SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT! . Connect with us: Evan Sanchez: (Instagram) @science_with_mr.sanchez (Twitter) @sanchezscience5 Hunter Flesch: Linktree --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/sup...

Christy and Karen of @themodernprincipal shed a little light on the principal lifestyle. We dive into leadership, how to overcome challenges and conflict, advice for aspiring leaders, and SO much more! - - Please remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Schools of Thought! - - Connect with Christy and Karen: (Instagram) @themodernprincipal (Twitter) @ModernPrincipal themodernprincipal.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support

Rae Hughart (Author, Dir. of Training & Development for the Teach Better Team, MS Math Teacher) comes on the podcast to discuss: -The Teach Further model she created to make student learning apply to the real world -The value of a professional network and "teacher family" like the Teach Better Team -Habits and practices that help Rae stay on top of her game -How teachers can use social media for growth and empowerment . . Please remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Schools of Thought! . . ...

In this episode, Tristan and Hunter talk about the potential education priorities for President Biden and his staff: Universal Pre-K and the likelihood of funds/action taken to implement this nationally Re-focusing on Public Education from the top levels of government Student loan and debt relief Increasing access to higher education Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Schools of Thought! - Follow us here: Tristan: (Instagram) @tjberns Hunter: (Instagram) @edessentials_ (Twitter) @edessen...

Kim Tierney (Elementary Principal and 2014 Iowa Elementary Principal of the Year) joins the podcast to talk about Becoming a principal after only 4 years of teaching. Leading using shared leadership as her foundation. Empowering her staff. Changing culture to support positive student outcomes. Advice for teachers looking to transition to administration. - Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Schools of Thought! - Follow us here: Hunter: (Instagram) @edessentials_ (Twitter) @edessentials_ -...

April (@academicallyapril on Instagram) comes on the show to talk about her student teaching experience this semester, how to embrace challenges, adapt to new situations, and ways to get the absolute most from your student teaching experience! Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe! - Follow us here: April: (Instagram) @academicallyapril Hunter: (Instagram) @edessentials_ (Twitter) @edessentials_ - For more teacher content, head to edessentials.net/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste...

Trevor Ragan is the founder of The Learner Lab, critically renowned speaker, and workshop creator. Hunter tag teams with his friend, Taylor, to talk with Trevor about a variety of topics under the umbrella of how humans learn: Helping students/teachers embrace struggle, the power of emotional intelligence, a unique lens on growth mindset and its connection to skill acquisition, and MORE! Follow Trevor at : (Instagram) @learnerlab (Twitter) @learner_lab and check out his website: https://thelearn...

Hunter catches up with Erin Myres about how her year is going so far, her biggest victory teaching in a pandemic, and we dive into what teaching practices will stick around post-pandemic. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! Follow us here: (Erin Myres) Instagram: @erin.myres Twitter: @MrsErinMyres (Hunter Flesch) Instagram: @edessentials_ For more Ed Essentials content go to EdEssentials.net --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/sup...

Hunter talks with 7th grade teacher, speaker/presenter, and author of "Next Level Teaching: Empowering Students, Transforming School Culture" -Jonathan Alsheimer. We talk about Jonathan's dedication for mixed martial arts translating to the classroom, strategies for increased student engagement, and ways for any educator to take their teaching to the next level. Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe to this podcast! Jonathan's book: "Next Level Teaching: Empowering Students, Transforming Schoo...

In this episode Hunter talks with junior high counselor Angela Wittmer. They dive into the role of the school counselor, all of the things counselors do behind the scenes, and how Angela utilizes her life experiences to better connect with her students. We also get a surprise visit from one of her administrative assistants (and friend of Hunter), Benjamin Hirdler, who talks to us about ways they've made their counseling office a more welcoming environment for students. Remember to rate, review, ...

In this episode Hunter and Jason bring on Superintendent Stacey Cole. Stacey has vocalized the importance of diversity, inclusion, and equity within her school district and talks with us about how educators can embrace diversity to better support their students. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! Follow us here: (Stacey Cole) Twitter: @StaceyCole (Hunter Flesch) Instagram: @edessentials_ Twitter: @edessentials_ (Jason Lampe) Instagram: @jklampe Twitter: @jklampe5 ...and go ...

Hunter talks with longtime teacher Mike Dennis about his challenges when he first began teaching, how his mindset has shifted over his career, and advice he would give to new teachers beginning their career. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! Follow us here: (Hunter Flesch) Instagram: @edessentials_ Twitter: @edessentials_ For more Ed Essentials content go to EdEssentials.net --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support

In this episode Hunter talks with Erin Myres and Tristan Bernhard. They discuss equity, how to practice it consistently, and why it is so important to focus on this upcoming school year. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! Follow us here: (Hunter Flesch) Instagram: @edessentials_ Twitter: @edessentials_ (Erin Myres) Instagram: @erin.myres Twitter: @MrsErinMyres (Tristan Bernhard) Instagram: @tjberns For more Ed Essentials content go to EdEssentials.net --- Support this po...

Hunter and Jason talk with Principal Kate Panek. We ask Kate about the role empathy plays as a building leader, the balance between pressure and support, and what an authentic instructional leader looks like. Remember to rate and subscribe to this podcast! Follow us here: (Hunter Flesch) Instagram: @edessentials_ Twitter: @edessentials_ (Jason Lampe) Instagram: @jklampe Twitter: @jklampe5 (Kate Panek) Instagram: @kathrynpanek ...and go to edessentials.net for all our teacher content! --- Suppo...

Hunter talks with Erin Myres, a middle school ELA teacher and host of The Educator's Mindset podcast, about Erin's passion for mindset, strategies for teachers to help them overcome negativity, and how we can mentally prepare for school amidst a worldwide pandemic. Remember to Subscribe and Rate this Podcast! Follow us here: (Hunter Flesch) Instagram: @edessentials_ Twitter: @edessentials_ (Erin Myres) Instagram: @erin.myres Twitter: @MrsErinMyres ...or go to edessentials.net for all our teacher...

Jason talks with Jill Nelson, a middle school SPED teacher focused in Behavior Disorders. They talk about why it is so important to value small wins, the world of SPED and BD rooms, and what it is like dealing with a vast set of student behaviors each day. Remember to Subscribe and Rate this Podcast! Follow us here: (Hunter Flesch) Instagram: @edessentials_ Twitter: @edessentials_ (Jason Lampe) Instagram: @jklampe Twitter: @jklampe5 ...or go to edessentials.net for all our teacher content! --- ...

Hunter and Jason talk with Principal Caleb Bonjour about dynamic leadership, what it means to have a "shark" mindset, and ways to stay highly motivated. We hope you enjoy this episode! Remember to Subscribe and Rate this Podcast! Follow us here: (Hunter Flesch) Instagram: @edessentials_ Twitter: @edessentials_ (Jason Lampe) Instagram: @jklampe Twitter: @jklampe5 (Caleb Bonjour) Instagram: @calebbonjour Twitter: Mr_Bonjour ...or go to edessentials.net for all our teacher content! --- Support th...

After a quick surprise guest, Hunter and Jason talk about new state guidelines for re-opening schools and then dive into their reflection of the 2019-20 school year, as well as their upcoming professional goals for next year. Follow us here (Hunter Flesch) Instagram: @edessentials_ Twitter: @edessentials_ (Jason Lampe) Instagram: @jklampe Twitter: @jklampe5 ...or go to edessentials.net for all our teacher content! Hunter and Jason's Summer Reading List: Next-Level Teaching: Empowering Students a...

Hunter talks with his friend and colleague, Tristan Bernhard, about the struggles to retain teachers in the profession, recruiting students to become teachers during college, as well as mentorship and the value of in-class experiences. Follow us here: Ed Essentials: @edessentials_ Tristan Bernhard: @tjberns --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support

Hunter and Jason talk with Katie, the creator of "The Calm Classroom" about her passion for mindfulness, mindfulness strategies for teachers and students, and how it can become an integral part of your classroom. To connect with Katie, follow "The Calm Classroom" on Instagram @thecalmclassroom_ . Enjoy, share, and please subscribe! For more teacher-related content, follow Ed Essentials on Instagram : @edessentials_ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/...