Episodes
Dec. 13, 2025
Episode 218: The History of Happy Holiday
In end of the year, musical history episode. Happy Holiday wasn’t created as a Christmas song. It debuted in 1942 in the film Holiday Inn, starring BingCrosby and Fred Astaire. It’s the same movie that launched “White Christm...
Dec. 6, 2025
Episode 217 with Guest Paul Buckley
I am joined by Paul Buckley who is the Founder and Managing Owner of Ratio Staffing, a groundbreaking platform reshaping how preschools connect with substitute teachers, enrichment educators, and speech pathologists. A former...
Nov. 29, 2025
Talking AI with Jeff Riley
I am joined by Jeff C. Riley on the 215 episode of the Pixel Classroom Podcast. Jeffrey C. Riley (Jeff) is the former Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, who co-founded and now leads the not-for-...
Nov. 22, 2025
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 214, special guest, Dr. Brandi Kelly
Dr. Brandi Kelly brings more than 20 years of heart, hustle, and hands-on leadership experience. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Maxwell Certified Coach who has served as a school social worker, principal, and su...
Nov. 18, 2025
Tribute to Beth Foose
My friend, Mary “Beth” Foose, passed away this past weekend after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. She was the first in-studio teacher guest on The Pixel Classroom Podcast, appearing in Episode 86, which was recorded...
Nov. 15, 2025
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 213 with guest, Kurtis Hewson
I am joined by Kurtis, Hewson on Pixel Classroom Podcast. Kurtis Hewson is an award-winning former administrator and teacher, as well as teaching faculty at the post-secondary level. He is the co-founder of Jigsaw Learning, a...
Nov. 8, 2025
Episode 212 How did I get here
In episode 212, I reflect on my journey as I begin work on my book, "As the Pixels Fade" that I'm hoping to have completed in early 2026.
Nov. 3, 2025
Episode 211 with Dana Goodier
Dana Goodier rejoins me on the Pixel Classroom Podcast. Dr. Dana Goodier has 25 years of experience in education. She has taught World Languages and English and has worked at the middle and elementary school level as an admin...
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...