Episodes
Feb. 18, 2024
Episode 171 with Make Learning Magical author, Tisha Richmond
Teacher, speaker, Instructional Coach and book writer, Tisha Richmond returns to the Pixel Classroom Podcast. Tisha talks about her journey in education. From Culinary Arts Teacher to Instructional Coach. What lead to her wri...
Feb. 11, 2024
Episode 170 with Special Guest, Kathleen McClaskey
I am joined by Kathleen McClaskey on the 170th episode of the Pixel Classroom Podcast. Kathleen McClaskey, M.Ed. (@khmmc) is CEO and Chief Learning Officer of Empower the Learner, LLC (empowerthelearner.com), Founder of Make ...
Feb. 3, 2024
Episode 169 with special guest Darrin M Peppard
I am joined by Road to Awesome founder and author, Darrin Peppard. Darrin Peppard is a school district superintendent, speaker, author, publisher and consultant focused on what matters most in leadership. Darrin’s an expert i...
Jan. 28, 2024
The Pixel Classroom Episode 168 with special guest, Starr Sackstein
I am joined for episode 168 with special guest star, Starr Sackstein. Starr Sackstein is an accomplished educator, author, and advocate, dedicated to transforming education through innovative practices. With a background in s...
Jan. 20, 2024
Building the Thinking Classroom Week 4
In the 4th episode of my Journey into the Thinking Classroom Model. I share my experiences with: note taking, formative and summative assessment in my classes. I also share the uses of the EduProtocols models in aiding in Thi...
Jan. 15, 2024
Building the Thinking Classroom Week 3
In Week 3 of my series, I talk about using EDUprotocols in my lessons and how to start assessing my students work and how notes are taken in my classroom that is 70% paperless. ---
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Jan. 12, 2024
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 163 Special Guest Adam Peterson
I am joined by my first guest star of 2024, Adam Peterson. An energetic, passionate and motivating educator and speaker. He is also an author of several books (that of course I own). We talk about his career in education. Wha...
Jan. 6, 2024
Building the Thinking Classroom Week 2
In the second week of my new weekly episodes, I talk about the introduction of the Thinking Classroom Practices with my students. Both the pros and cons of the first few days of using this new type of curriculum in my high sc...
Dec. 30, 2023
Building the Thinking Classroom Week 1
For the final episode of 2023, I begin my new weekly episodes about building the The Thinking Classroom . The "Thinking Classroom" model has been coined by mathematician Dr. Peter Liljedahl and his work of creating math learn...
Dec. 22, 2023
2023 Reflection and into 2024
Episode 160 has me doing a reflection on 2023. From the classroom to life in general. As I look ahead into 2024 with the Thinking Classroom Model. New live stream EDU and moving forward into the new year. ---
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Nov. 25, 2023
Dragon Smart Book Review by Tommy & Tisha Richmond
I review the book, Dragon Smart by the mother/son team of Tommy and Tisha Richmond. The book follows the story of Tommy the Dragon. He is gifted, smart, knows his facts, but when it comes to tests, Tommy isn't the best. The b...
Nov. 16, 2023
Book Review Lessons that Last & Chasing Rabbits
I review the books: Chasing Rabbits: A Curious Guide to a Lifetime of Mathematical Wellness by Sunil Singh. Lessons that Last: 185 Reflections on the Life-Shaping Power of a Teacher by Julie Schmidt and Laura Estes-Swilley. B...
Nov. 13, 2023
You can Take a Break
In episode 157 I reflect on the past few weeks I have not recorded an episode. Talking about that it's ok to step away from things for a while. Relax, find out what is important and how you can grow and learn from it. ---
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Oct. 2, 2023
Episode 156 with Special Guest, Rae Hughart from Teach Better
I am joined by one of the Teach Better Team co-founders, Rae Hughart on the Pixel Classroom. The Teach Better Team imagines a world where every educator is connected, supported, and inspired to be BETTER every day; so that al...
Sept. 25, 2023
The Pixel Classroom Podcast with Adam Muller Episode 155
I am joined by my friend, and fellow Co-host of Games, Comics and Coffee live stream, Adam Muller. The two of us talk about games, currently media and copyright laws and upcoming games we are excited about. Adam also goes int...
Sept. 18, 2023
The Pixel Classroom Podcast with Josh Tovar Episode 154
I am joined by Josh Tovar, an educator with thirty-two years in education. The two of us talk about education, technology, STEM and SEL. We also spend most of the episode talking about why relationships and establishment with...
Sept. 9, 2023
Season 5 Begins
Kicking off the 5th season with Episode 153, I return for a new year of education, joy, fun and a few announcements. Please join me as the Pixel Classroom Podcasts dives into learning, emergin, collections and joy. You can ch...
June 16, 2023
Season 4 Finale of the Pixel Classroom Podcast
Wrapping up the fourth season of the Pixel Classroom Podcast. I reflect on my many guests this season, the closing of my blog, the challenges of education at the moment and more. I also talk about my upcoming summer video ser...
June 5, 2023
Book Reviews: A Place They Love and The Adventures of Little Mickey Keep on Going
I review the books A Place They Love by Elijah Carbajal and T he Adventures of Little Mickey Keep on Going by Mickey Smith Jr. for Episode 151. Both books are very well done and inspirational to both teachers and students. --...
May 28, 2023
Reflecting on the 2022-2023 School Year
In episode 151, I reflect on my first year at my new school year. The triumphs, set backs, accomplishments and even looking at how far I have gone in the last 11 years. I also wish my graduating class of 2023 good luck. ---
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May 15, 2023
The Big 150th Episode with Elijah Cabajal
I talked with Shut and Teach's Elijah Cabajal for the big 150th episode of the Pixel Classroom podcast. Elijah talks about his career, his podcasts, learning sessions and some of his upcoming projects. Including the release o...
May 8, 2023
Episode 149 My Favorite Star Trek Ships
In this fun filled Star Trek fan episode. I look back at my favorite ships on Star Trek over the course of the series 50 years. From the original, Enterprise to the Defiant . All information is pulled from the current volume ...
May 1, 2023
Episode 148 Book Reviews: The AI Educator, The AI Classroom, The Science Box and Study like a Gamer
In one of the last book reviews for season 4, I review The AI Educator by Matt Millar. The AI Classroom by Daniel Fitzpatrick, Amanda Fox & Brad Weinstein. The Science Box by Kim Adsit and Adam Peterson and finally, Study lik...
March 20, 2023
Getting back to your Roots
In episode 145, after several recording issues. I reflect on where I am as the school year begins to draw to a close with the final 9 weeks of the 2023 school year. How returning to Community Theater allowed me to look at whe...