Season 2

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. --- Send in a voi...
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...
Dec. 13, 2020

The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 36, Who is in your Corner?

In this reflective episode, I look back at the past eight years of working towards my doctorate and at the hardships I have had to endure, leading up to the question. Who is in your Corner? Who is always there cheering you on...
Dec. 4, 2020

The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 35, what you should get for your classroom in 2021

In this short podcast, I talk about what you should check out and get for your classroom or school district for 2021. I talk about the Cricut Air and related Cricut items. The Complete Edtech Coach by Adam Juarez and Katherin...
Nov. 26, 2020

The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 34 with special guest Emily Wallen

Welcome to Episode 34 for November 2020. Today on the Pixel Classroom Podcast, I have a special guest today, she is a writer, a teacher, an instructional coach and currently serves as the SpEd Director for Jackson Charter Sch...
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. --- Send in a voice message: https:/...
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...