Episodes

In part 4 of the Planning series, we are clearing out the clutter that takes up too much valuable space in our minds and instead creating a system that we can keep track of.  Want more? Follow me on Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Liked this...

Welcome back to the Planning Series! Today, you will learn to figure out what's holding you back when it comes to laying out your aspirations. If you haven't taken time to do more PD because you're worried about spending any time away from grading and...

Welcome to part 2 of the Planning Series!  Today I am sharing all the tips with you on how to set and accomplish your goals using some tried and true strategies. If you've set action steps before and haven't been able to keep up with it, don't...

Who said planning and grading has to take up all of your time? In today's solo episode, Lindsay brings a highly effective strategy to the table as a way to replace the previous time-consuming methods that weren't getting her the results she wanted. If...

We are joined this week by Leah Urzua, a Systems Strategist and an Online Business Manager to Lindsay, with a mission to expand social and racial justice in all areas of life and culture. Today, she goes into the intersections of business and systemic...

On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, the United States experienced a domestic terrorist attack on its government for the first time in history. Lindsay considers the moments leading up to the attack on the U.S. Capitol, talks about an important discussion...

Mindfulness is more than a yoga class term, it can be a way of life for those who are overwhelmed or unfocused. Today's episode features the experiences of Morgan Atkins, a teacher with an emphasis in SEL (Social Emotional Learning) who managed to...

Today we are breaking down the process of differentiation and using that to serve students with IEPs as well as the whole class. I share some ways you can make your curriculum to suit the needs of all students in a way that isn't overwhelming. Episode...

If you've been paying attention this past year, you've noticed that it wasn't until multiple tragedies in the Black community that a large amount of white individuals actually started to acknowledge these systems of racism and oppression. But what if...

This episode, I dive in to the feedback I receive from student's after my first semester of remote teaching. I address some of the challenges and new methods that came up in the virtual classroom and share how I will refine the process for the...

In this episode, I got to talk with Afrika Afeni Mills. She is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with BetterLesson, and an Education Consultant. I’m so excited for you to hear our conversation today which talks about a variety of...

Ten episodes in, and I'm finally sharing what exactly teachership is! Christina Steinbacher-Reed and Sam A. Rotella coined this term in 2015. In this solo show, I share how they define teachership, and how you can help it come to life in your...

Annalisa Holcombe talks to me about how to set up effective student mentoring programs, why we should all have our own personal Board of Directors, and how we can live into our values at work.  Episode Links:  Annalisa can be found...

In this solo show, I talk though how to do an effective root cause for an adaptive challenge in your school. To make these ideas  practical, I share examples of root cause analyses from schools in turnaround.  Episode Links:  Lindsay...

Dr. Cherie Bridges Patrick is back in this conversational episode in which we talk about how to lead schools committed to antiracism. We talk about a lot in this episode, including: shared leadership structures, student voice, shifting mindsets,...

The idea of "staying neutral" or "apolitical" as educators is common. In this episode, I push back against the notion of value neutrality in schools, explaining why I've come to this conclusion and how teachers and school leaders who are feeling the...

This week's guest, Kholood Qumei, is a full-time teacher by day and student by night. She is pursuing an EdM in International Education and Development with a concentration in languages, literacies, and cultures, and she speaks with us about shifting...

In this solo show, I summarize the 9 learning tasks for leaders from Preskill & Brookfield’s book, Learning as a way of Leading: Lessons From the Struggle for Social Justice and what this means for leaders in the field of education.  Resources...

Racism denial and discourse scholar, Dr. Cherie Bridges Patrick shares a wealth of knowledge about what is necessary as we labor for racial justice, including: the "primacy of discourse," 4 discourse capacities we can build up, principles of adaptive...

In this solo show, I talk about the rationale for personalized PD and how to make it happen (including how to generate topics and types of PD).  Get Your Episode Freebie & Other Resources On My Website:   Lindsay can be found on:  ...

In this episode, innovative personalized learning leader, blogger, consultant, coach and practitioner, Romain Bertrand talks to us about the importance of visioning and self-assessment, how to support teachers during COVID, what should we should keep...

How can I build capacity for culturally responsive teaching and project-based instruction? How can I reduce teacher burnout and promote a culture of wellness for staff and students? What are the secrets to getting teacher buy-in? What does practicing...