Episodes

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 lesson or project. His book EDrenaline Rush is currently available for purchase that is just a fantastic book, especially his QR Break Ins, which we will talk about in this episode. He is also the host of his own weekly podcast, Mee in the Car, which I have to say is always g...

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 is very important in education. How students can become leaders and makers in their classroom and talking about the Code Breaker Library and fellow authors Maggie Fray, Don Epps, and more. You can also learn more about Makey Makey on their website. Thank you everyone for maki...

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 functions in early elementary school and for classrooms using technology tools. This was a fantastic episode and I had a great time talking to these amazing ladies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast:...

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 development is extremely important to not just teachers, but also students. You can connect with Marlo at: Marlobarnett39@gmail.com CS4IL: vicepresident@cs4il.org CSTA: CSTA Chicago and join the email list serv --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...

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, especially the Justice Society of America and how it inspired me and later my students in learning, reading and creation. A special thanks to Lance Ausfresser from the Star Girl and Justice Society of America Facebook Groups that lead to the inspiration for this episode. --- Sen...

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 educators and businesses during this time of remote learning and stay at home. She even talks about how to stay health both physically and mentally during this time. You can connect with Kimberly on Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram @kimberlyfreesanderson. --- Send in a voice mess...

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 perspective inspire others to be champions of their lives by nurturing an abundance consciousness to enjoy themselves. We have a wonderful discussion on E-Learning, the current CORVID-19 pandemic and even how it also compares to what happened with Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Y...

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. We also discuss the introduction to E-learning to the Educational World during the CORVID-19 Pandemic currently going on and how this will most likely effect education going forward. We also share our favorite nerd moments with Star Trek and Star Wars. It was a wonderful tim...

I am joined by my friend the amazing Edu Ninja Mindset author, Jennifer Burdis on the 19th episode of The Pixel Classroom Podcast. Jen shares with us her history in education. Practicing mindfulness, health, determination and how obstacles in life can make us better and how to learn and grow from our failures and continue to face our challenges head on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c...

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 influenced my life since. --- 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 reflect on the final day of the IDEA Conference Day 3. --- 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 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 schools. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

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. --- 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 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 an educator and as a person. Where do I go now? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

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 that every day to his students, his many Cooking with Craig on Instagram. About going back to Kindergarten and learning and discovering new ways to learn and be innovative. You can learn about Craig right on his website or by following him on social media. This was an incredible...

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 points in the book, but also reflect on one of the main characters, Piper. How she learns to Celebrate the success of others when it's not your time to shine. I also compare the message to Megan Valentine's book, No Place like Known and how you have the power to make your own MAG...

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, being an author consultant and about reinvigorating and re-engaging teachers back into their profession, as well as what is needed to support teachers in their pursuit of innovative and divergent thinking and teaching. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.co...

Happy New Year Everyone! We kick off 2020 with my former instructional coach and now current Dean of Students, Joesph Sloan. Joe talks about his career in education, why Social/Emotional Learning is important in create School Culture. Forming relationships with students and the importance of making time for your family and with yourself. It was an amazing podcast with my friend. Please, click and listen to the first podcast for 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...

In Episode 6 of the Pixel Classroom Podcast, teacher, curriculum leader, journal writer and author, Lisa Johnson guest stars. Lisa talks about her history in education. How she became known as the Tech Chef. How she teachers students to be college and career ready, her love of journal writing, how to focus on content and not just technology. Lisa also talks about publishing her two books, Cultivating Communication in the Classroom and Creatively Productive and more. --- Send in a voice message...

Carrie Baughcum, author of My Pencil Made Me Do It! and Doodle Chat host, guest stars on the Pixel Classroom Podcast. Carrie shares with us her history in education, what lead to her becoming a Sketch Noter and how she has used it in her classroom. She also shares the story and origin of Stanley the Hamster (a personal favorite of mine) and how having you visualize your thinking is necessary in learning. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/messag...

In the fourth episode of the Pixel Classroom Podcast, I welcome my friend and Make Learning Magical, Tisha Richmond to the podcast. We talk about gamification, leadership and how your PLN can be a great support to any teacher or administrator in the classroom. You can check out her website here. --- 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 talk about some great Holiday Shopping ideas you can add to your classroom. Including a great set of books you can check out right here: Amazon Shopping List and you can see Journal Like a Pirate on the DBC Inc Website. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

Welcome to the second episode of The Pixel Podcast, Passion, Innovation, X-Factor, Enthusiasm and Leadership in Education. In this episode, veteran educator and author, Mark French guest stars on the podcast. Mark talks about his history as an educator, his work on his new book, Principals in Action with Jay Posick and Ryan Sheehy and how sharing with others and reflecting on failure is needed with all educators. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassro...

Welcome to our very first episode of the Pixel Classroom Podcast. Pixels stands for: Passion, Innovation, X-Factor, Enthusiasm, and Leadership. In the first episode, I give a little history of what lead me to my teaching career and what PIXELs means to me. I hope you enjoy and I hope you will subscribe as I have a line up of great guest stars in upcoming episodes in the field of Education. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this ...