Episodes
March 28, 2022
Episode 101, After 100 episodes, now what?
In the 101st episode, I reflect on what comes next for the Pixel Classroom Podcast. Reflecting on the past three years, all the experiences, failures and more. I decide it's time to move forward in many things from the podcas...
March 21, 2022
The Big 100th episode with special guest, Matthew Aldis
For the BIG 100th EPISODE I am joined by my old friend and amazing graphic designer and improv ninja, Matthew Aldis. Matt Aldis, founder of Aldis Design, stumbled into the world of design 23 years ago, and has rubbed shoulder...
March 14, 2022
Episode 99, Book Reviews of Pass the Baton, Adaptable and Impact Cycle
In episode 99, I review the books, Pass the Baton by Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover. Adaptable by A.J. Jullani and The Impact Cycle by Jim Knight. Great books all around for instructional coaching, music education and blend...
March 7, 2022
Pixel Classroom Podcast, Episode 98 with Zach Joiner
I'm joined by friend friend and fellow podcaster, Zachary Joiner from https://www.spidey-dude.com/ . We discuss the origins of our podcast, our love of Spider-Man. The building and creation of the Spidey-Dude Network. Consume...
Feb. 28, 2022
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 97, with special guest Julie Smith
I'm joined by Master of the Media author, Julie Smith. Julie is on the faculty of the School of Communications at Webster University in St Louis where she teaches courses on media literacy and digital media. She is the author...
Feb. 20, 2022
The Pixel Classroom Podcast, Episode 96 being a Star Trek Fan
Welcome to episode 96 as I warp into my love of Star Trek. In this episode, I talk about the history of Star Trek, how I discovered it and why the message of Gene Rodenberry is more important than ever in education. Expect a ...
Feb. 14, 2022
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 95, the Instructional Coaching Journey
In this episode, I talk about my Instructional Coaching Journey, from when I first learned of the term and what I have been doing to get closer to being an Instructional Technology Coach for school districts. An emotional jou...
Feb. 7, 2022
Episode 94 with Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff has served as a film critic, feature writer, reporter, and copy editor in his career as a journalist. He wrote his first novel, The Boy Who Knew Too Much , while working as a freelance writer. He has finished...
Jan. 31, 2022
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 93, Plan like a Pirate author, Dawn Morris
Dawn Harris is a passionate and energetic educator who lives by the motto, “Relationships First.” Her enthusiasm for creating connections is infectious and she thrives on the opportunity to learn about the things that motivat...
Jan. 24, 2022
The Pixel Classroom Podcast, Episode 92, The R.I.G.H.T. Project Comic Book Review
I review the first issue of Tom DeFlaco and Ron Frenz's new series The R.I.G.H.T. Project from The Apex Comics Group. A great new series that really has the feels of: Spider-Girl, Thunderstrike with a bit of modern high schoo...
Jan. 17, 2022
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 91, Book Reviews
In this episode I review the books: When Passion meets Project by Brian Aspinall, The 6 Literacy Levers by Brad Gustafson, The EDUCookbook by Michael Earnshaw and Aspire to Lead by Joshua Stamper. All amazing authors and book...
Jan. 10, 2022
Episode 90, Tribute to Suzanne Fickbohm
In this special episode, I talk about my friend and former co-worker, Suzanne Fickbohm. Suzanne passed away this morning. Her legacy at Christian Life Schools is one that continues to live on through all of her students and ...
Jan. 3, 2022
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 89, with Special Guest Katie Powell
Katie Powell is the director for middle level programs for the Association for Middle Level Education. She began teaching in 2005 and has served as a special education teacher, Title I teacher, instructional coach, and classr...
Dec. 31, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast, Episode 88, Happy New Year 2022
It's a New Year with a new introduction and exit bumper. In this episode, I want to thank everyone who has supported The Pixel Classroom Podcast for the past two and a half years. I also want to thank all educators for everyt...
Nov. 29, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast, Episode 86 with Beth Foose
I'm joined in the studio by my friend, and Special Education Teacher, Beth Foose for episode 86 of the Pixel Classroom Podcast. Beth shares her career in special education. Working with technology and student advocacy in SpEd...
Nov. 25, 2021
Episode 87, the 2021 Holiday Shopping List
In my annual Holiday Shopping and Recommendations for educators. I go over a list of items that you can use in your classroom. From 3D printers, and websites to book and podcast suggestions. Check out this year's episode: Web...
Nov. 22, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast, Episode 85 with Keven Rinaman
Keven Rinaman is an educator and author. He has taught history, math, and technology at middle and high school grades, and has served as the technology director and Dean of Students for his district. Keven has coached numerou...
Nov. 15, 2021
Episode 84 with special guest, the host of U Can Beat Video Games
In episode 84, I sit down and talk to long time gammer and host of the U Can Beat Video Games YouTube Channel, Kylo. He talks about his history and love of video games. How the channel came to be created, how passion can driv...
Nov. 7, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 83, Reviewing Batman: The Long Halloween on its 25th Anniversary.
In episode 83, I look back at Batman: The Long Halloween on its 25th Anniversary. The story is set in the Year One continuity, suggested focusing on Harvey Dent's years prior to becoming Two-Face, as that had not been depicte...
Nov. 2, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 82 with Educational Duct Tape host and author, Jake Miller
I'm joined by the host of the Educational Duct Tape podcast, Jake Miller. Jake Miller is an edtech and learning enthusiast who hosts the Educational Duct Tape podcast and shares #EduGIFs at @JakeMillerTech and on JakeMiller.n...
Oct. 26, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 81, Book Reviews of Because of a Teacher, Raising Digital Leaders and Educational Duct Tape
In this episode, I review the books: Book Reviews of Because of a Teacher , Raising Digital Leaders and Educational Duct Tape . Giving great, but fair reviews and how I am using them in the classroom and for professional and ...
Oct. 19, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 80, with special guest, Tara Martin
I am joined by Tara Martin an enthusiastic educator, national speaker, and author who thrives on change and refuses to settle for the status quo. She has served as a classroom teacher, an instructional coach for several years...
Oct. 12, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 79, with special guest Kim Bearden
In episode 79, I am joined by Kim Bearden, the cofounder and a language arts teacher at the highly acclaimed Ron Clark Academy, an innovative middle school and educator-training facility in Atlanta. Each year, over 15,000 edu...
Oct. 5, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 78, special guest, George Couros
In episode 78, I am joined by George Couros, an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and speaker and the author of “ The Innovator’s Mindset ” and “ Innovate Inside the Box ” and co-owner of IMPress Books...