Episodes
Oct. 11, 2025
Origins of (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone
In episode 210 I dive into the history of the 60 year hit, (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone. Made famous as a B Side to the Monkee's debut album in 1966. But the song has an amazing history to it and even now is still a cultural...
Oct. 4, 2025
First Quarter Reflection 2025
In the 209th episode, I reflect on my first quarter of teaching high school again at D428. I reflect on the past 15 years when I took my first education job in DeKalb and everything I have been through the past two years. I a...
Sept. 28, 2025
The History of The House of the Rising Sun
I start my new feature here at the Pixel Classroom Podcast with the history of the song: The House of the Rising Sun (1964) by The Animals. Thisisn’t the story of some songwriter cranking out a hit. The House of the RisingSun...
Sept. 21, 2025
Special Guest, David K. Richards
I am joined by David K Richards from Changemaker EDU for episode 207. David K Richards is the Founder & CEO of Changemaker Education, a national network of affiliate love-based microschools and an incubator for founders who w...
Sept. 14, 2025
Talking with Angie Redmon and the Canvas Classroom
I'm joined by Angie Redmon from Angie Teaches Canvas. Angie has been teaching since 1998 (online since 2000) and have gathered lots of tips, tricks, and what-not-to-dos over the years, especially when it comes to the Canvas L...
Sept. 7, 2025
Tribute to YouTube content creator PATMANQC
In episode 206 I pay tribute to Patrick E. Davis better known as YouTube content creator PATMANQC. I talk about his history and how I first discovered his YouTube channel and how impactful it was to me. You can read his Obitu...
Aug. 31, 2025
Book review of The Language of Behavior
I review the book, The Language of Behavior: A Frame Work to elevate Student Success. By authors, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper. I go over a few of the points and frameworks that I have successfully used in the classroom in ...
Aug. 23, 2025
Season 7 Begins
I kick off Season 7 of the Pixel Classroom podcast talking about my return to high school teaching. What I have planned for the upcoming season including new features such as the history of classic songs inspired by my father...
May 25, 2025
Wrapping up Season 6
I wrap up Season 6 of the Pixel Classroom podcast with episode 203. I do my yearly reflection, in this case the past 18 months. I reflect on the change I made both professionally and personally in education. How after 200 epi...
May 18, 2025
Tribute to my Dad, Roddy Read
I talk about my father, Roddy Read, who passed away on May 9, 2025. His career, personal life and my memories with him and my family.
May 3, 2025
Where to go after 200 Episode
In this reflection episode, I look back at the podcast after accomplishing 200 episodes (201 if you count this one). From the struggles, hardships, accomplishments and where to go next after five years and 201 episodes. Pleas...
April 27, 2025
Episode 200 with special guest, Dr. Peter Liljedahl, author of Building the Thinking Classroom
I am joined by Dr. Peter Liljedahl, author of Building the Thinking Classroom . Dr. Peter Liljedahl is Professor of Mathematics Education in the Faculty of Education, and an associate member in the Department of Mathematics, ...
April 19, 2025
Episode 199 Back to High School
In Episode 199 I make a big announcement as my career returns to high school teaching. Please join me on this change in my life and career and how sometimes you can return to the beginning.
April 13, 2025
Episode 198 You Don't have to be Haunted by the Past
In episode 198, I share a personal story that recently happened to me and how it brought up a lot of my professional career for both me and other educators. How decisions are made that can haunt us days, months or years later...
April 6, 2025
Episode 197 with guest, Sam Bernstein
I am joined by Loper co-founder, Sam Bernstein. Sam is the co-founder of Loper, a free mobile app designed to help students explore and discover their best educational opportunities after high school. The inspiration for Lope...
March 15, 2025
When you have to Cut Back
In episode 196, I talk about cutting back on my equipment has a few things in my life has blind sided me. I reflect on the changes to both my podcasts and live streaming. The selling off of my Rode equipment and how to contin...
March 8, 2025
When Change Happens Episode 195
In my 195th episode, I talk about When Change Happens. When it happens at the best of times, the worse and sometimes it can be a blessing in disguise. No matter what, change is constant and how we react to that change determi...
Feb. 9, 2025
Episode 194 Book Review of Elevating Educational Design with AI
I review : Making Learning Accessible, Inclusive, and Equitable by Catlin R. Tucker and Katie Novak. Educators understand the crucial importance of developing learning experiences that are accessible, engaging, and student-ce...
Jan. 19, 2025
Book Review of Making Impact outside the classroom
I review the book, Making Impact outside the classroom by Starr Sackstein. In her book, Starr Sackstein begins by helping you decide whether you want to move into another position or leave altogether. She then shows you how t...
Jan. 12, 2025
Tribute to Clark Neher
In episode 192, I do a tribute episode to my friend and mentor, Clark Neher. Clark was active in the DeKalb and NIU communities. He was a hospice volunteer for 20 years; a kindness repaid in his own final days through care an...
Dec. 27, 2024
2024 Wrap Up
In the 191th episode, I look back at the troubling year that I personally experienced. From lost of unemployment to financial issues. This was a year that has been very difficult, still not comparable to 2008 for me. But desp...
Dec. 14, 2024
Episode 190 with Guest Andrea Bitner
I am joined in episode 190 with ELL teacher, Andrea Bitner. Andrea Bitner is an English Language Learner educator, international author, and engaging educational speaker based out of Philadelphia, PA. She has worked with stud...
Dec. 8, 2024
Between Leadership and being a Leader
In the 189th episode. I talk about what being a leader and being part of leadership can be defined as. Based on past experiences, I talk about how while anyone can be put in a leadership position. It takes knowing what one ca...
Nov. 16, 2024
Sometimes it's OK not to always be Recognized
In the 188 episode, I reflect on why recognition isn't always needed. That being true to who you are and the positive impact you have on others is all you really need. ---
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