Episodes
Oct. 4, 2022
88. Season 3 Premiere—Curriculum That Challenges, Affirms, + Inspires
In this episode to premiere season 3, we are discussing what you can expect from season 3, in addition to how to create a curriculum as a school leader or educator that challenges, affirms, and inspires. Episode highlights: - The new and...
Sept. 27, 2022
87. Your Pattern Predicts your Path with Gail Swift
In today's episode, we are talking with speaker and trainer Gail Swift about how we can harness our passion and motivation to take action and make positive changes in education. Episode Highlights: - The current state of injustice in...
Sept. 20, 2022
86. A Personal Journey of Discovery with Collin Jewett
In today's episode, we are talking with engineer, coach, author, and adventurer Collin Jewett about current educational practices and how to find the joy in learning. Episode Highlights: - How to find joy in learning - What education looks...
Sept. 13, 2022
85. “It’s Not What You Read, It’s How Much You Read” with Dr. Danny Brassell
In today's episode, we are talking with speaker, trainer, coach, and author Dr. Danny Brassell about his reading engagement program and how it relates to education. Episode Highlights: - Dreams for the future of education- fairness, progress...
Sept. 6, 2022
84. “Be Ready to Co-Create” with Lauren Jackson
In today's episode, we are chatting with educator Lauren Jackson about her dreams for the future of education and what needs to be improved. Episode Highlights: - Lauren's dream for all students to have resources to learn how to...
Aug. 30, 2022
83. “Inclusion as a Process” with Kevin Schaefer
Today we are joined by Kevin Schaefer with a conversation surrounding inclusion and systematic change. He provides educational support to schools and special education programs to improve inclusion processes and educational outcomes that encourage...
Aug. 23, 2022
82. "Change is Not a Part-Time Job" with Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis
Today we are joined by Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis who helps change policies and practices in schools, businesses, and non-profits. Dr. Dennis is passionate about serving and protecting those in underserved identites and communities and is a great...
Aug. 16, 2022
81. “We Have an Education Debt” with Abbie Korman
Today we are joined by Abbie Korman who has a big dream to engage others in making good trouble and working to change education at the structural level. Get ready to explore: -removing the current systems to make way for ones that benefit all of...
Aug. 9, 2022
80. “Think About What Kind of School You Really Want” with Dr. Kevin Ahern
It’s been said many times that your budget reflects your values—how you prioritize money speaks to what you care about. And this applies on a personal level, but also in an educational setting. But it’s more than just how you spend your money as...
Aug. 2, 2022
79. How to Use the Work Less Teach More Planner
In my first episode back from leave we are working on planning our new school year for success. To make sure you are thinking big, acting brave, and being your best selves we are breaking up the year into monthly, weekly, and daily planning. Episode...
July 26, 2022
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Curriculum Series #5—Establishing a Reusable Unit Arc
We’re getting into unit arcs in #5 of my Curriculum Development Mini-Series. Unit arcs are considered the backbone of units that are student-centered and grounded in justice. In order to make it work, you need 3 to 5 purposeful protocols. What...
July 19, 2022
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Curriculum Series #4—Crafting a Compelling Driving Question
Today, I am discussing an element of project-based learning that is often overlooked - how to craft a compelling driving question. I break down the differences between essential and driving questions, I give examples of each, and a checklist or...
July 12, 2022
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Curriculum Series #2—Developing a Course-Long Rubric
It’s important to allow students practice skills repeatedly throughout the school year and from grade to grade; Having the same rubric for each project, unit, classroom and grade, creates an understanding to the student that this is how projects...
July 5, 2022
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Curriculum Series #1—The Research on Teaching for Justice
This is Episode #1 of my Curriculum Development Mini-Series. I am discussing the research and rationale behind why we create units, what the research says, and how we create a step-by-step process. Research shows that student centered dialogue...
June 28, 2022
78. Creating Communities Where Every Child Feels a Sense of Belonging with Michelle Goldshlag
School culture is affected by anyone who is connected to your school, this means administrators, teachers, students, other faculty, and families. If you want a culture that reflects belonging, Michelle emphasizes the importance of listening,...
June 21, 2022
77. Our Development as Adults is a “Must Have” with Jennifer Abrams
Today's episode features Jennifer Abrams, a communications consultant and author who works with educators and others, and new teacher and employee support. Have we lost sight of our own developmental capabilities as adults? Why is it important...
June 14, 2022
76. Human-First “Withness” with Jaz Ampaw-Farr
On episode 76 of the podcast, I’m talking with Jaz Ampaw-Farr about becoming united in your activism for your school community. When you work together, you can come up with even more ideas and ways to make an impact in your school. One of...
June 7, 2022
75. Where Meaningful Educational Change Begins with Jeff Ikler
On the show this week, I am talking with career and leadership coach Jeff Ikler. Jeff has worked for nearly 50 years to help students, teachers, and administrators acquire knowledge and find meaning in their work. Students need more agency and...
May 31, 2022
74. Education is the Front Line of the Civil Rights Movement with Sean Priest
In this week's episode, we are learning from Sean Priest about how to bring social justice and equity directly into our schools. There are multiple things that impede students' learning and experience at school. This could be social...
May 24, 2022
73. Envisioning the Power of What People Can Do with Colin Hogan
Today, I am joined by Colin Hogan, Head of School at Learning Community Charter School. He began his career in education in 1999 teaching at the Academy of Communications and Technology and at the Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School in Chicago....
May 17, 2022
72. Toss Out the Assumption That Your First Years of Teaching Will Be Miserable with Jeanne Wolz
In this podcast episode, I am talking with Jeanne Wolz about the myths and assumptions people hear about being a brand new teacher. Jeanne wants to add some fresh perspective into the “scariness” that could help educators re-frame that...
May 10, 2022
71. Genuinely Valuable Members of an Intergenerational Learning Community with Skyler, Rhys, Amelia, and Sam from Springhouse
We are joined this week by Skyler, Rhys, Amelia, and Sam from Springhouse. Springhouse is more than a school. It’s ecocentric, soulcentric, grounded, placed-rooted, cooperation-based, holistic, and whole-hearted. These students gather to express...
May 3, 2022
70. Reimagine Place as Pedagogy with Dr. Kelly Cerialo
In this episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Dr. Kelly Cerialo, an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator in the Business and Hospitality Department at Paul Smith’s College. The model that Dr. Cerialo’s school...
April 26, 2022
69. Figure Out Your Super Power with Dr. Francois Naude
Today, I have Dr. Francois Naude on the show. Dr. Naude has trained more than 1500 teachers and is now dedicated to assisting teachers and school leaders to discover their superpowers. He works with teachers and school leaders by enveloping them in a...