Episodes
Nov. 15, 2022
94. RESOURCE DIVE: 7 Resources for Justice-Based Curriculum Design
In today's resource dive solo episode, we are sharing 7 resources for justice-based curriculum design. You can access them with the links below to dowload and implement as an educator. Episode highlights: - More about what the 7 resources...
Nov. 8, 2022
93. Transforming Curriculum in 3 Years Through a Culture of Coaching and Joy with Chris Chappotin and Alisen Adcock
In today's episode, we have guest speakers Chris Chappotin and Alisen Adcock here to discuss how curriculum can be transformed in 3 years through a culture of coaching and joy. Episode Highlights: - Learn about the amazing work these 2...
Nov. 1, 2022
92. PRACTICE: Values-Action Alignment Activity
In today's practice solo episode, we are sharing an activity that can be done to see if our values and actions are in alignment. There are also some free resources shared for you to include in your classroom as an educator. Episode...
Oct. 25, 2022
91. What is a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum? with Dr. TJ Vari
Today on the podcast, I'm here with guest Dr. TJ Vari to discuss what it means to have a guranteed and viable curriculum in education. Episode Highlights: - What a guranteed and viable curriculum is in education - What this kind of...
Oct. 18, 2022
90. Designing a Unit Around the Dobbs v. Jackson Decision
In today's episode, we are discussing the idea of designing a unit around the Dobbs v. Jackson Decision. Episode highlights: - Key topics surrounding justice in education - What justice centered curriculum entails - Dobbs v....
Oct. 11, 2022
89. 5 Components of Real Buy-In with Dr. Samuel D. Nix
In today's guest episode, author and educational leader Dr. Samuel D. Nix and I are discussing the 5 components of real buy-in and how they relate to education. Episode Highlights: - Freedom dreaming in education - 5 components of real...
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...