Episodes

In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the what, the why and the how of embracing the role of life long learner. We talk about: -What it means to be a lifelong learner. -What life long learners don’t do. -How to take on t...

In this episode:Listen in as I talk about how the mini lesson is a versatile tool that can be used to teach each component of your literacy block..We talk about:How the mini lesson is the tool that yo...

In this episode:Listen in as I talk about how to craft a realistic time management plan for the beginning of the school year.We talk about:My go to beginning of the school year tips for teachers which are:-Take good ca...

In this episode: Listen in as I talk about my top three tips for starting the school year off strong in your literacy classroom. We talk about: -Helping students see themselves as readers -Getting to know your students as rea...

In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the two things you need to know about your students when you are changing grade levels. We talk about: -What you need to prioritize most when changing grade levels. -What not to do w...

In this episode: Listen in as I wrap up season 5 of the podcast. We talk about: The top 5 most listened to episodes of the podcast this season and the main takeaways. I also mentioned how we can hang out face to face this sum...

In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the third question you need to ask yourself as you reflect on this past school year in your classroom. We talk about: 1. What- What does it mean to take care of yourself? 2. Why- Why...

In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the second question you need to ask yourself as you reflect on this past school year in your classroom. We talk about: 1.What- What does it mean to reflect on the challenges that you...

In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the first question you need to ask yourself as you reflect on this past school year in your classroom. We talk about: 1.What- What does it mean to reflect on what is going well in yo...

In this episode: Listen in as I interview Stacey Riedmiller of Literacy for Big Kids. We talk about the what, the why and the how of reading what your students are reading. We talk about: 1 .What- What does it mean to read wh...

In this episode:After listening to this episode you will leave with clarity around the what, the why and the how of supporting struggling students in the upper elementary classroom. I talk about:1.What- What does it mean t...

In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave with clarity around the what, the why and the how of differentiated instruction in the upper elementary classroom. I talk about: 1.What- What is differentiated i...

In this episode:After listening to this episode you will leave with clarity around the what, the why and the how of tier 1 instruction in the literacy classroom. I talk about:1.What- What is high quality tier 1 instruction...

In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave equipped with tangible steps to help students be able to independently execute the skills you teach them. I talk about: 1.What exactly do we mean when we say we ...

In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave equipped to choose or create a resource that is appropriately rigorous for your students. I talk about: 1.What rigor is and what it isn’t. 2. Why we want to find...

In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave equipped to choose resources that help you teach your students. I talk about: 1.What your most undervalued resource is….hint it’s not your pal google. 2. Why you...

In this episode: Krystal Smith aka The Renewed Teacher and I continue our conversation about writing instruction in the upper elementary classroom. Listen in as Krystal and I continue to discuss the what, why and how of writi...

In this episode: Krystal aka The renewed teacher breaks down the what, the why and the how of incorporating writing across content areas. We talk about: What- Incorporating writing across content areas means creating authenti...

In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave equipped with the what, the why and the how of using one text for multiple mini lessons. I talk about: What a mentor text is and its purpose in the RLA classroom...

In this episode:After listening to this episode you will leave with the what, the why and the how of teaching students how to determine the main idea. I even include a couple of bonus tips, that includes how to put it all to...

In this episode: I lay the foundation of what needs to be in place before we reach for the extras that we think of when we think of supporting high readers. I talk about: What support for on and above level readers should loo...

In this episode: You will learn how to use historical fiction to teach black history. Turns out you don’t have to wait until Black History Month to teach it. I talk about: Why using historical fiction helps you expose student...

In this episode: Listen in as I tell you what I said yes to when my school year took an unexpected turn. I talk about saying yes to: 1.Creating monotony as a way to create stability 2. Taking the stance of learner 3. Working ...

In this episode:Listen in as I give you tangible steps that you can use to conduct your mid-year check in. I even get vulnerable and do mine here on the podcast so that you can see how easy and beneficial it is to do one.I ...