Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...