Episodes
April 13, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 59, Social Media Burnout
In this episode, I follow up on my blog post from earlier in the year about Social Media Burnout. I talk about signs that you are starting to burn out from social media whether it is simple posting to video and more. What are...
April 7, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 58 with Special Guest Becky Vinehout
In this episode, Becky shares her story of how she d ealt with drug-resistant seizures for 23 years. Her seizure focus was located at an Epilepsy Center in the EMU/epilepsy monitoring unit and surgically removed. She talks ab...
April 1, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 57 with special guest, Shavina Baker
In our first episode for April 2021, I am joined by my former co-worker and school principal, Shavina Baker. Shavina's passion for education compelled her to teach in the city of Rockford to give back by educating and empower...
March 17, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 56, Cricut EDU
In this episode, I talk about how you can use a Cricut in your classroom from Elementary all the way to Higher Education. A Cricut allows for PBL, creativity and of course play with your students and learning. Look below for ...
March 10, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 55 with special guest, Peter Smetana
I am joined by direct instructional, friend and former coworker, Peter Smetana on the Pixel Classroom Podcast today. Pete shares his history in education, how he went from elementary teacher to being an advocate for special e...
March 3, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast, Lost Episode Epilepsy Awareness
In this episode originally filmed and recorded in Early 2019, my wife, Melissa joins me on talking about Living with Epilepsy from the struggles to achievements she has made in the past forty years. If you would like to suppo...
Feb. 27, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 54, Turtle Power
In this episode, I talk about the pop culture phenomena that is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From its history to how it effected education such as STEM, health and more. I also review the current hit mini series, the Last Ro...
Feb. 20, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 53 with Special Guest Stars Chey Cheney and Pawan Wander from the Staffroom Podcast
I am joined by the hosts of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey Cheney and Pawan Wander to the Pixel Classroom Podcast today. Pav and Chey talk about their experiences as teachers. The origins of their podcasts, being social leaders ...
Feb. 17, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 52, The Broken Teacher: Chapter 12 Not a Journey's End
In the final chapter of my audio book, The Broken Teacher. I reflect on a ten year road that lead me to education and completing my doctorate. From encouragement to lost of jobs and careers. Through pandemics and personal suc...
Feb. 13, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 51, The Broken Teacher Chapter 11: COVID-19
I return to my audio book of the Broken Teacher with Chapter 11: COVID-19. Reflecting on what was the final days of the 2019-2020 school year as the pandemic began and progressed. To reflecting on those days, my own goodbye t...
Feb. 6, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast, episode 50 with Special Guest Dave Burgess
On our big 50th Episode, I welcome Teach like a Pirate author, Dave Burgess to the Pixel Classroom Podcast. Dave shares his story of how he entered into education to the publication of his book and launching DBC Inc. with his...
Feb. 3, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 49, The Broken Teacher Chapter 10: Becoming the Cheerleader
In Chapter 10 of The Broken Teacher, I reflect on what lead me to become a cheerleader for others and the unfortunate trap we fall into by comparing ourselves to others. A short, but emotional chapter. Thank you for listening...
Jan. 30, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 48, The Broken Teacher Chapter 9: PD is not a Four Letter Word
In chapter 9, I narrate how Professional Development can be such a transformational piece, that doesn't have to be kept to yourself. However, many get stuck in their old ways and don't see the point of PD. ---
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Jan. 27, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 47, The Broken Teacher Chapter 8: Welcome to a Good Year Again
As I narrate Chapter 8: Welcome to a Good Year Again, I reflect on the 2018-2019 School Year. As while many tragedies faced me personally. These same tragedies helped to shape my classroom and students to be better people and...
Jan. 23, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 46, The Broken Teacher Chapter 7: Back to the Classroom
In Chapter 7, I talk about my last days at Jackson Charter School and the very difficult year that 2017 was. Leading up to taking my position as a high school Business and Technology Teacher at Stillman Valley High School. --...
Jan. 20, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 45, The Broken Teacher Chapter 6: Other Side of the Tracks
In Chapter 6 of The Broken Teacher, I talk about my last days at CLS after three and a half years as their Technology Facilitator and my two years at Jackson Charter School. Going from one side of town to as I put it in the c...
Jan. 16, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 44: The Broken Teacher Chapter 5: Broken Again
In the fifth chapter of The Broken Teacher, I travel back to the summer of 2015 where I had hit such a high point in my career. Only to have it taken away as I returned to school as the new fall school year was about to start...
Jan. 13, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 43, The Broken Teacher Chapter 4 Becoming Inspired
In Chapter 4 of the Broken Teacher, I talk about my early days as a technology facilitator and where I had to find creativity both from my own experiences and from others. Which lead to 2014 when I discovered Teach like a Pir...
Jan. 9, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 42, The Broken Teacher Chapter 3: Serendipitous
In this brief chapter, I narrate what lead me to leave my graduate position to become the Technology Facilitator of Christian Life Schools in the Summer of 2012 and having to face being an "adult" trying to find a home for my...
Jan. 6, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 41, The Broken Teacher Chapter 2
I narrate Chapter 2 of the Broken Teacher, Climbing up from Brokenness. In this audio episode, I journey back to the the dark days of 2010-2011 and how I climbed up from having my world torn down. For those wanting to check ...
Jan. 2, 2021
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 40, The Broken Teacher Chapter 1
I kick off 2021 with the audio version of my book, The Broken Teacher that I wrote during 2020. In these introduction chapters, I narrate what lead me to education from being unemployed, stressed and what lead me to better da...
Dec. 31, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 39, what to try in 2021
In this byte size episode, I talk about what you should try for the new year. I talk about various tools you should try in your classroom for the new year. Several book suggestions and just going out and trying something you ...
Dec. 28, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 38, guest Luis Pertiez
In Episode 38 for December 2020. Today on the Pixel Classroom Podcast, I have a great guest today. He is a Google Innovator and Trainer, speaker, WeVideo Ambassador, bi-lingua teacher, and Co-Founder of GlobalGEG I would like...
Dec. 22, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 37 with guest, Dee Lanier
The energetic educator and learner, Dee Lanier with over a decade of instructional experience on the K-12 and collegiate level guest stars on the Pixel Classroom Podcast. An award winning presenter, TEDx Speaker, Google Certi...