Episodes
Nov. 16, 2021
56. LfJ Series: A Justice-Centered Process for Justice-Centered Policies: How to Create Shared Governance Structures
This week on the podcast, I am discussing creating structures around shared governance, the 6 principles to develop and sustain shared leadership, and what shared leadership looks like in practice. These 6 principles are necessary to create...
Nov. 9, 2021
55. LfJ Series: Inclusive Data Streams: How Do Our Students Experience School?
Today, I’m diving into Episode 2 of my Leading for Justice Mini Series. I am exploring how students experience school and how we can measure those experiences. I talk about creation, evaluation, perception and implementation of student surveys....
Nov. 2, 2021
54. LfJ Series: The Equity Impacts of Shared Leadership
In Podcast Episode 54 of the Time for Teachership podcast, I’m diving into Episode 1 of my Leading for Justice Mini Series. I’m exploring the research of why shared leadership should be an area of focus and how to set up structures in shared...
Oct. 26, 2021
53. Everybody Can Be a Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Ryan
In Podcast Episode 53 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Dr. Stephanie Ryan. She has a Ph.D. in Learning Sciences, M.S. and B.S. in Chemistry, Owner of Ryan Education Consulting LLC, Instagrammer, and mom to 3.5 year old...
Oct. 21, 2021
52. Listen to the Students with Rachel Tugutu & Eliel Koudougnon
In Episode 52 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with two former students, Eliel & Rachel. Their big dream is to create a space in the education system where they can learn not only the base curriculum, but skills that they can carry...
Oct. 21, 2021
51. Be Unapologetic About Leaving Work At Work with Dr. Megan Sweet
In Podcast Episode 51 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Dr. Megan Sweet, a single mom who has been in education for more than 25 years as a teacher, school administrator, and school district leader. She co-hosts The Mindful...
Oct. 21, 2021
50. Is Talking About Traumatic Topics Doing More Harm Than Good?
In today's episode, I am diving into the most common questions I get from educators developing a curriculum for justice- When do I start? When do I have enough skills so my work doesn't cause more harm than good? Will talking about race issues create...
Sept. 28, 2021
49. The Mastermind: Coaching Leaders with Daniel Bauer
In Episode 49 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Daniel Bauer a self-proclaimed unorthodox ruckus maker and leadership coach. He is also the author of Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader. We discuss some action...
Sept. 21, 2021
48. SEL is Not the Destination; It’s the Vehicle with Dr. Lorea Martinez
Today, I am talking with Dr. Lorea Martinez. Dr. Martinez started her career as a special education teacher and administrator, is the founder of HEART in Mind Consulting, author of Teaching with the HEART in Mind, and mom of two. It’s critical that...
Sept. 14, 2021
47. Building an Optimistic Workplace with Dr. Sara Frost
Being an optimist doesn’t mean you don’t have dark moments or thoughts. Those will creep in from time to time, but an optimist will take a step back and reframe their thinking - shift their mindset. On the show this week, I am talking with Dr....
Sept. 7, 2021
46. What to Expect in Season 2
I can not believe we’re on Episode 46 already! Today, I am recapping Season 1 of the podcast (including my 6 most popular episodes) and showcasing what to look forward to in Season 2! Upcoming in Season 2 I will be having a lot more guests...
Aug. 31, 2021
45. Safety is at the Core of Discourse with Dr. Cherie Bridges Patrick
Safety is critical for healing the effects of trauma. This is at the center of the conversation between Dr. Cherie Bridges Patrick and I as we go over safety cues, racial trauma, the polyvagal theory, awareness of our body and more. Let me be clear...
Aug. 24, 2021
44. Let's Not Overextend Ourselves This Year
Let's be honest, it's been a wild year so far! Whether you're teaching online or getting back to in-person instruction, there's a lot of pressure to provide students and other faculty with plenty of support. But that's not possible without making sure...
Aug. 17, 2021
43. Creating Structures for All Stakeholder Voices with Darcy Fernandes
Today you'll get to hear from Darcy Fernandes, an educator, leader, superintendent, and advocate for at-risk students. If you've thought about the fact that schools with wealthier students/families get more money than schools with low income families...
Aug. 10, 2021
42. Curriculum Series #6—Who Tells Your Story?
In the final installment of the Curriculum Series, Laura Cruz and I go over student memoirs and why each student has a story worth telling. She decided to try this project because she wanted her students who came from different backgrounds and races...
Aug. 3, 2021
41. 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 27, 2021
40. 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 20, 2021
39. Curriculum Series #3—Project Based Learning in Action with Matthew Pimental
In Podcast Episode 39 of the podcast, I am talking with Matthew Pimental. Matthew has 15 years experience in education. He is the Supervisor of gifted education, professional development and project-based learning at the Cheltenham School District. In...
July 13, 2021
38. 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 6, 2021
37. 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 29, 2021
36. Strategies to Support All Students with Emma Siesfeld
Join me today as I talk with Emma Siesfeld. Emma has 10+ years experience in public education as a teacher, coach, and administrator designing and implementing skill growth and independence support for students with disabilities. We go over her...
June 22, 2021
35. How to Teach for Justice When Facts Don’t Seem to Matter
Get ready because today I am discussing theory and practical steps for teaching for justice while being able to differentiate between questions of fact and questions of policy. We start off with dividing issues into two categories Empirical...
June 15, 2021
34. Teaching Poetry? Take Away the Rules with Dr. John Littlewolf
In this episode we are discussing how to take away the rules for creative writing. So many kids may not like writing because we put writing in a box, follow these rules, these prompts, etc. There is no celebration of life or emotions which makes it...
June 8, 2021
33. How to Pay for Your Professional Development
Today, I am discussing how to pay for your professional development for yourself or for a teacher, and new funding initiatives and how to use them. Effective professional development enables leaders and teachers to develop the knowledge and skills...