Episodes
Nov. 15, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast, episode 33 Trying to Avoid Burnout
In this episode, I talk about Burnout, when it happens to us no matter what career we have chosen. How it happens to everyone, how are ways to find the positives to re-inspire you because burnout can happen at anytime and any...
Nov. 3, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 32 with special guest, Amanda Fox
I am joined by the amazing Amanda Fox for this episode of the Pixel Classroom Podcast. The two of us talk about student rapport, engagement, using pop culture to create a culture in the classroom. Amanda also shares out her h...
Oct. 24, 2020
Episode 31, Always try to be Kind
Based off of my blog from May 2020, this brief bonus episode of the Pixel Classroom Podcast is about remaining kind and knowing that your words do make an impact matter how you say them. ---
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Oct. 20, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 30 with guest, John Meehan
In episode 30, the amazing Spartan himself, John Meehan guest stars. Joh shares his history in education, why he wants students to learn the most and always be excited before they come to class and after they have learned a l...
Oct. 13, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 29, with guest, Jesse Lubinsky
Jesse Lubinsky guest starts on this episode of the Pixel Classroom. We talk about the difference between gamfication and gaming. Talk about how eSports has really began to become an amazing part of not only education, but in ...
Sept. 26, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 28, guest Jesus Huerta
In the 28th episode, Elementary and STEAM educator, Jesus Huerta joins us. We talk about, 3D printing, engineering, his history in education and STEAM curriculum in elementary school. A bit of video game knowledge (Ok, Pyscho...
Sept. 20, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 27 Let's Kick off Season 2
The second season begins of the Pixel Classroom Podcast. I look back at the spring and summer of 2020. What the new school year currently looks for me. Also, looking ahead for what is coming up for the podcast and saying that...
May 21, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 26, special guest Brian Aspinall of Codebreaker
In episode 26 and the conclusion of Season 1 of the Pixel Classroom Podcast, I am joined with author, programmer and TEDx speaker, Brian Aspinall . The two of us talk about his career in education, why coding and programming ...
April 27, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 25 with special Guest Stars, Christine Pinto and Jessica Twomey from Innovative Play
On our special 25th episode milestone episode, I talk with educators, Christine Pinto and Jessica Twomey on their upcoming book, Innovative Play . We also discuss their careers in education. How a collaborative classroom func...
April 20, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 24, special guest, Dr. Marlo Barnett
In our latest episode for April 2020, my friend and former class Dr. Marlo Barnett joins me on the Pixel Classroom Podcast. The two of us discuss the rise in remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. How professional deve...
April 16, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 23, Don't Be Ashamed of Who you Are
In this special episode, I talk about a moment in my life that left me feeling ashamed for who I was, a comic book reader. During this time in my life, I learned to turn back to my passion and enjoyment of comic books, especi...
April 3, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 22 with guest Kimberly Free Sanderson
In our 22nd episode of the Pixel Classroom Podcast, I talk to former educator and current Marketing Consultant and Entreprenuer, Kimberly Free Sanderson. Kimberly shares her history in education, her present work with educato...
April 1, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 21, with special guest Traci Nicole Smith
In our first episode for April 2020, Dr. Traci Nicole Smith joins us on the Pixel Classroom Podcast. She talks about how she intuits to help others create lives full of peace, love, and hope. Her unique ideas and insightful p...
March 25, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 20, special guest, Hannah Pals
In our 20th episode, I reunite with my friend, Hannah Pals, a mathematics and STEM teacher and Robotics coach. Hannah shares her love of math, how she came to be the advisor for her school's math, robotics and science clubs. ...
March 17, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 19, Jennifer Burdis
I am joined by my friend the amazing Edu Ninja Mindse t author, J ennifer Burdis on the 19th episode of The Pixel Classroom Podcast. Jen shares with us her history in education. Practicing mindfulness, health, determination a...
March 8, 2020
Episode 18: Build like a Pirate
I reflect on a previous blog post from 2016 on the 6th anniversary of reading Teach like a Pirate by Dave Burgess thanks to Barbara Gruener . This episode is about what lead me to teaching and the 5th grade teacher who influe...
Feb. 27, 2020
IDEA Conference Day 3
I reflect on the final day of the IDEA Conference Day 3.
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Feb. 26, 2020
IDEA Conference 2020 Day 2.
On Day 2 of the IDEA Conference we talk to a plethora of fantastic educators from Rachael on Sketch Notes to Liv and Cindy from Liv Bits. Cathie and I also reflect on progress for not only students, but also for teachers and ...
Feb. 25, 2020
IDEA Con 2020 Day 1
Love from IDEA Con in Schaumburg, IL. I talk with my fellow educators on what PIXELs they are learning in the various sessions at the conference and I am very happy to be joined by my fellow teachers from MERIDIAN 223.
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Feb. 17, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 13 Looking from the Other Side
In this special reflection episode, I look at my long eight year journey as a graduate student to completing my dissertation. What happened in that time? What did I learn? What hardships did I face? How did I growth both as a...
Feb. 12, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 12 with Craig Badura
The Pixel Classroom Podcast returns with guest star, Craig Badura . In this episode, Craig talks about getting into a growth mindset and getting out of a fixed mindset. Craig shares his X-Factor, Passion and how he brings tha...
Jan. 31, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 11 with Special Guest, Thomas C. Murray
The Pixel Classroom Podcast is honored to welcome educator, director of innovation and author, Thomas C. Murray to the show. In this episode, Tom talks with me about Empathy and Humility in education and looking for the "Hidd...
Jan. 12, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 10: The Wild Card Kids: A Journey into Magic & Celebrating Others' Successes
In my last episode for January 2020, I review the book: The Wild Card Kids: A Journey to Magic by Hope & Wade King , authors of the The Wild Card and illustrated b y Mat Sadler. In my review I not only talk about the key poin...
Jan. 8, 2020
The Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 9 with guest star Mandy Froehlich of Divergent EDU
In the ninth episode of the Pixel Classroom Podcast, Mandy Froehlich of author of Divergent EDU and The Fire Within and Co-host for Teacher’s Aid podcast on BAM Radio guest stars. Mandy discusses her career in education, bein...