Episodes

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 depicted in depth since the original Year One story. This story lasts 13 issues as Batman tries to solve the mysterious of a new killer known as, Holiday, who is killing members and associates of the last crime family of Gotham City, the Falcones. The story is one of my favorite Ba...

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.net. He works as a science teacher for the Orange City School District in Ohio and previously spent 5 years as a technology integration specialist and an additional 12 years in the classroom teaching math, science & STEM at various grade levels. Jake’s favorite job, however, ...

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 personal references. Also, you can check out my YouTube Channel for PD and Comic Book Reviews. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

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, and most recently, a district administrator. As the founder of #BookSnaps, the latest reading comprehension strategy currently implemented in seventeen countries, she is always seeking unique ways to make learning fun, relevant, and meaningful. Tara is the author of the ...

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 educators from around the world visit Kim’s classroom and attend her workshops to learn better ways to engage students, build relationships, foster creativity, enhance communication, and create a climate and culture for success. You can connect with Kim at her website: https:/...

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. George has worked at all school levels, from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and school and district administrator, and is currently an Adjunct Instructor with the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. George and I talk about his story in ed...

I am joined by very first musical education teacher and my old friend, former classmate, Jill McCorkmick. Jill graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a B.S. in Music Education 2001, complerted her Masters in Music at NIU 2005. Jill has an endorsement in English as a Second Language 2018. She has been the Music Coordinator for District 428 since 2012-1 and currently teaches General Music to K-5 at Founders Elementary. Jill also sings in the community with the DeKalb Municipal Band. Has b...

I talk to Xander and Mark after the Epilepsy 5K 2021 walk. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

I talk to a few of the runners and why we are running for a cure. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

Introduce to the 2021 Epilepsy Walk 5K with our Epilepsy Warrior Group. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

On episode 76 I am joined by Tim Needles who is an artist, educator and author of STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum. He is a technology integration specialist and teaches art/media at Smithtown School District, is a TEDx Talk speaker, and his work has been featured on NPR, in the New York Times, Columbus Museum of Art, Norman Rockwell Museum, Alexandria Museum of Art, Katonah Museum of Art, and Cape Cod Museum of Art. He’s the recipient of ISTE’s Technology in Action Award and ...

For the big 75th Anniversary episode, I am joined by teacher, librarian and author, Jennifer Casa-Todd. ennifer Casa-Todd is wife, mom, and a Teacher-Librarian, and a former Literacy Consultant. Jennifer holds a Masters in Education and Digital Technologies from Ontario Tech University with a specialization in social media, digital citizenship and education. She is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, an Ontario Google Educator group leader, an executive member of the International Society ...

In episode 74, I am joined by Phil Gattone, who is the CEO and Founder of Neurish, a startup that creates applications and tools to help patients, caregivers, friends, and families impacted by epilepsy. He was diagnosed with epilepsy, himself, in 1991. He has had thousands of seizures, been on dozens of medications, and has had two brain surgeries. Despite the epilepsy, Phil has a background in electrical and computer engineering and has over 15 years of software development experience. Please ...

In the Season Three opening I sit down and talk with Becky Schnekser, Becky is a National Geographic educator, Explorer, grantee, field scientists and science teacher in Virginia. She recently published a book titled Expedition Science: Empowering Learners through Exploration and has joined a new nonprofit school opening this Fall in Norfolk, VA. She believes in field based, authentic experiences for learners of all ages, including educators because that is the way we use curiosity to drive lear...

In the Season 2 finale, I recap and review the Netflix He-Man relaunch, Masters of the Universe: Revelations by Kevin Smith. I recap and review each episode from plot, to story points to Easter Eggs and toy nods. I did mostly enjoy the series and those who have not watched it completely or at all, there are spoilers through out the episode. Enjoy and please leave me a review on your favorite podcast network. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/me...

In episode 71, I talk about the importance of creating goals, journaling and finding mind fullness in your personal and professional lives. I give instruction and advice on how to create a vision board, the importance of journaling and talk about three authors you should check out if you are looking into these areas for both your professional and personal lives. Creatively Productive by Lisa Johnson The Educator's Match Book by Mandy Froehlich The Zen Teacher by Dan Tricarico Podcasts The Rea...

In this special episode on Epilepsy Awareness, I am joined by Laurie McKeon and her Epilepsy Support group with mat Elfring and returning guest, Becky Vinehout. They share their story, journey and hopes as they talk about Epilepsy, seeking support and living and enjoying life. You can connect with them and learn more information on their discussions at: Laurie: www.Marklund.org www.hosannachurch.com Mat: GameSpot profile: https://www.gamespot.com/profile/inferiorego/ Twitter: https://twitter....

In this episode, I review my audio blog from my website written on July 9, 2017 on living with depression. I share this episode to let others dealing with depression and anxiety that it is OK to ask for help and to talk about your problems. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

In this episode, I give out a few suggestions for reading this summer. Whether it's for entertainment, education or self care. The books I look at are: The Boy Who Knew Too Much by Jeffrey Westhoff Hacking Teacher Burnout: 8 Steps to go from Isolated to Empowered by Amber Harper Mindset Moments by Andrew J. Canle Teaching with Google Jamboard by Alice Keller & Kimberly Mattina --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: ht...

I am joined by the Batgirl to Oracle Podcast founder and host and fellow educator, Stella Bowman. In this episode, Stella talks about her love of reading. What lead her to education, what made her fall in love with both reading and listening to podcasts. Stella also talks about her: Ten years in education, 8th-12th grade, Latin IB, II, AP Latin HS bookclub, International Food Festival, Comedy Showcase 11+ years in podcasting (Batgirl to Oracle and more recently Required Reading with Tom and S...

As I wrap up the school year, I reflect on the school year as a whole. The ups and downs and joined by my wife, Melissa, our son, Tyler, his friend Braydon on looking back at the school year and as we dream ahead of the 2021-2022 school year for all of us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

Local teacher and old friend, Liz Padgett guest stars on the Pixel Classroom Podcast. A Genoa Native and graduate of the Class of 2008. Liz has an Associates of Science from Kishwaukee College and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Blackburn College, I also have my middle school endorsement. She also has an ESL endorsement from Rockford University and then worked as a substitute teacher for my first year in education. She taught 4 years of Kindergarten at Christian Life Schools whe...

In this episode I talk about my journey to losing thirty pounds. What inspired me, what continues to drive me to stay healthy and my history with weight gain, mental health and striving forward in both good and bad times. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

Brad created the Crawlspace back in 1998 while attending college at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He’s the webmaster and writes front page news items, administrates the message board and also produces, hosts and edits the podcast. He’s been collecting Spider-Man comics since the age of three and is a life-long fan of the webhead. His website has been featured in USA Today, Entertainment Weekly and on Marvel.com. The Crawlspace is one of the first Spider-Man fan sites to ever hit the inter...