Episodes
May 26, 2021
A Conversation with Becky Schnekser
Today I chat with Becky Schnekser, whom you will find out is more than JUST a teacher. We chat about science, her new book, and more. Check it, rate, subscribe, and share. Becky Schnekser is an educator, explorer scientist, a...
April 14, 2021
Back in the Classroom
On this episode I reflect on my experience of returning back to the schoolhouse after teaching remotely for just over a year. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carbaeli #ShutUpAndTeach
March 24, 2021
Conversations From the Couch
A spontaneous conversation I had with my girlfriend, Tracey Taylor. Tracey is a landscape painter and photographer, as well as a middle school art teacher, living and working in Albuquerque, NM. Follow Tracey Taylor Twitter: ...
March 10, 2021
More Than Just a Building Pt. 2
Buildings are closed, not schools. Once again, thanks to a story from Charles Williams, this statement has been proven true. What sorts of things is Charles doing to make an impact at his school? Listen to this story from the...
Feb. 24, 2021
Lifting Each Other Up
No one makes it through life without the help and encouragement from others. Teachers are no different. In this episode, Elijah reflects on why we should be working to lift others up and shares a story about a teacher who hel...
Feb. 10, 2021
More Than Just a Building Pt. 1
School is more than just a building. And while those buildings might be closed, schools are not. Learning is taking place and connections are being made. Don't believe me? Well, I've got a couple stories to prove it! Today we...
Jan. 27, 2021
Stop Limiting Yourself
"It's just too hard."
"That will never work in my classroom."
Excuses. More than that, though, there is a dangerous, underlying message in those statements. In this episode, the discussion centers around what is really being ...
Jan. 13, 2021
Opportunities for Excuses
We don't make excuses with just our words. We do it with our actions. Find out about the excuses Elijah had to work through in order to stay committed to exercising. His lesson doesn't apply to just running, but to just about...
Dec. 16, 2020
The Hunger
Are you burned out? Are you #2020Tired? This episode is for you! Get your fire back, by listening to the connection between one music artist’s set backs and education. #ShutUpAndTeach
Dec. 4, 2020
Take a Risk
A lot of teachers take big risks in their classrooms. There's also a lot of teachers who don't take risks. Why? Fear and uncertainty is my excuse. In this episode, we'll see why we are actually in the right position to take r...
Nov. 10, 2020
Opportunities for Experiences
In this episode, I reflect on two instances in my teaching career, which both taught me a valuable lesson: experiences create engagement that leads to authentic learning. Check it out! #ShutUpAndTeach
Oct. 26, 2020
The Shut Up and Teach Mentality
In this pilot episode, I give the backstory of the phrase "Shut up and teach". This phrase really has grown and developed into more than a call to set aside our problems and negative emotions. It's a call to bid apathy in the...