Episodes

Sept. 26, 2022

Anniversary Episode 125 with Special Guest, Ron Frenz

We celebrate the 125th episode of the Pixel Classroom Podcast with long time award winning comic artist, Ron Frenz. Ron shares how he became interesting in being a comic artist, especially Spider-Man since he was young. How h...
Sept. 19, 2022

Episode 123 with guest, Eddie deAngelini from The Collectors

I'm joined by artist and business owner, Eddie deAngelini is a long time comic book fan and collector. His love of comics began at a young age and continues to this day and his webcomic Collectors is loosely based on his own ...
Sept. 16, 2022

As I walk Home September 16, 2022

This week I reflect at having fun during the school year. Whether you are doing in the classroom, at events or out with friends. Have some fun this year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...
Sept. 12, 2022

Episode 122 with Guest, Don Wettrick

I am joined by author, teacher and entrepreneur, Don Wettrick. Don Wettrick is the founder and CEO of The STARTedUP Foundation, which hosts Innovate WithIN- Indiana's innovation and entrepreneurship programming and competitio...
Sept. 9, 2022

As I walk Home September 9, 2022

In this short episode I reflect on student engagement and when to get out of the way and let students work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: ...
Sept. 5, 2022

Hacking Assessment: 10 Ways to Go Gradeless in a Traditional Grades School Vol. 2 Book Review

In episode 120 I review Hacking Assessments Vol. 2. In Hacking Assessment: 10 Ways to Go Gradeless in a Traditional Grades School, award-winning teacher and world-renowned formative assessment expert Starr Sackstein unravels ...
Sept. 2, 2022

As I walk Home September 2, 2022

In episode 119 I reflect on making mistakes in the classroom, learning and growing from them. It was a very regular week of school, but a very good one. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...
Aug. 29, 2022

Discovering the Magnificent Microphone

In the 118th episode of the Pixel Classroom Podcast, I talk about starting your own podcast in your classroom. What are your options for elementary? What are the pitfalls to avoid? What equipment should you use? How can Flip ...
Aug. 26, 2022

As I walk Home August 26, 2022

In the 117th episode, I reflect on the first regular week of school. About working with new students, handling rough days and creating rapport with new and old coworkers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...
Aug. 22, 2022

Outside of my Comfort Zone

In episode 116, I talk about starting the 2022-2023 School Year in an uncomfortable position that occurred for me just before the first week of school. I reflect on what it is like to play it safe, knowing when to take a chan...
Aug. 19, 2022

As I walk home August 19, 2022

I reflect on my first week at my new school. On a beautiful but windy day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...
Aug. 15, 2022

Episode 114 with special guest, Joshua Stamper

I am joined by Aspire Podcast author and Teach Better Team member, Joshua Stamper. Joshua Stamper is the Training and Development Specialist for the Teach Better Team and manages the Teach Better Podcast Network. Prior to Jos...
Aug. 12, 2022

As I walk home August 12, 2022

I reflect in my new teacher orientation as I begin to prepare for the new school year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp...
Aug. 8, 2022

Summer Reading 2022 Book Reviews

In episode 112, I review the books I read this summer. I review: Edu Protocols Field Guide: Social Studies Edition, Evolving with Gratitude, Stanley and the Very Messy Desk, She Leads, The Edtech Coaching Primer, Breaking the...
Aug. 5, 2022

As I walk Home August 5th

In episode 111 I begin a new weekly segment reflecting on the week as I walk home from school. In the first episode I talk about my first day in my new room. Starting my curriculum planning and what I’m hoping for the new sch...
Aug. 1, 2022

Season 4 Premiere: The Summer of 2022 in Review

Kicking off Season Four of the Pixel Classroom Podcast, I review the Summer of 2022, a summer of relaxing, recharging and what I'm hoping to bring to the classroom this fall. I also talk about my new weekly reflection: As I W...
May 22, 2022

Wrapping up the 2021-2022 School Year and a Big Announcement

I reflect on the 2021-2022 School Year in episode 109 of the Pixel Classroom Podcast. A year that was like no other for me both professional and personally. Also in this episode, a big, big announcement for my career. Thank y...
May 13, 2022

Remembering artist, writer and comic book legend, George Perez

In episode 108, I talk about the legendary comic book artist, George Perez who passed away on May 6, 2022. I talk about his career in comics, when I first discovered his work. Meeting him in person at conventions and what his...
May 8, 2022

Markertown and The Hitchhiker's Educators Guide to the Canva Classroom Reviews

In episode 107 I review the books Markertown and The Hitchhiker's Educators Guide to the Canva Classroom both by Amanda Fox. Both books are have a plethora of great resources, tips, PBL, STEAM, UDL, UBL and DOK for your class...
May 1, 2022

Episode 106, Walking the Career Path

In this episode, I talk about the Path we walk in our Careers from professional to personal. Sharing my own struggles and successes and sadly stories that plague many of us as we try to be happy and successful in our careers ...
April 25, 2022

Episode 105 Book Review Instructional Coaching Connection by Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad

To bring the month of April to a close, I review Instructional Coaching Connection by Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad. I go over the highlights of the book. What you can get out of it whether you are new to instructional coaching or a v...
April 18, 2022

Episode 104 with guest, Benjamin Brazeau

Ben Brazeau is an expert in technology integration. He is a former high school social studies teacher and instructional technology coach; a current Instructional Technology Coordinator and passionate advocate for education. A...
April 6, 2022

Episode 103 with Theresa Hoover, co-author of Pass the Baton

On episode 103, I am joined by Theresa Hoover, who is a music educator, speaker, and writer. She is an advocate for student voice in the music room and helps teachers empower students throughout their musical experiences by t...
April 4, 2022

Deploying EduProtocols Review and Podcasts you should Checkout

In episode 102, I review Deploying EduProtocols by Kimberly M. Voge with Jon Corippo & Marlena Hebern the fourth in the EduProtocols series . If you are looking how to bring the EduProtocols to your curriculum, this is the bo...