Episodes

In this episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, Lindsay Lyons talks with Christina Hidek , founder of PTO Answers and author of The Principal’s Parent Group Playbook , about how schools are overlooking one of their great...

In this episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast , host Lindsay Lyons welcomes picture book author and illustrator Molly Arbuthnott for a rich conversation about why picture books are not the “bottom rung” of reading—but t...

In this powerful episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast , host Lindsay Lyons sits down with therapeutic school principal and psychologist Doug Bolton to explore a timely question: What if our definition of success in sch...

Most schools are collaborating. But very few are collaborating in a way that systematically elevates instruction for every teacher and every student . In this episode, guest Kurtis Hewson breaks down the Collaborative Team Me...

What if “student voice” isn’t the goal? In this episode, guest Adam Fletcher reframes the conversation around Meaningful Student Involvement —a deeper, more transformative approach built on student–adult partnerships, confron...

In this guest episode, Leah Ellis shares with Lindsay how a simple moment with her 4-year-old during the pandemic sparked a movement where kids don’t just learn about leadership… they practice it now by starting real business...

What if students weren’t just “given a voice,” but shared real power in how schools operate? In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Ana, Jacoby, and Lindsey from UP for Learning to explore what youth–adult partnership actual...

In this powerful episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast , host Lindsay Lyons speaks with educator Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver about teaching social studies through the lens of justice, literacy, and belonging. Caitlin shares ...

How do teachers respond when students appear to have little or no background knowledge about a topic? In this episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast , host and instructional coach Lindsay Lyons explores strategies for he...

How can schools help students practice democracy—not just learn about it ? In this episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast , host Lindsay Lyons sits down with civic education researcher Dr. Sarah Burnham to explore how cl...

Talking with young people about difficult current events—especially those involving immigration enforcement, protests, and community fear—can feel overwhelming for educators and families. In this episode of the Time for Teach...

Welcome to the Time for Teachership Podcast! In this inspiring episode, Iuri Melo, therapist, educator, and founder of School Pulse, joins Lindsay to explore how schools, families, and students can proactively cultivate joy, ...

Welcome to Episode 250 of the Time for Teachership podcast! 🎉 In this milestone episode, Lindsay explores how stories and civic imagination can help educators, leaders, families, and students co-construct shared values — and ...

What does it take to build a classroom culture where students truly believe: I belong here. I can master rigorous challenges. My ideas make an impact. In this energizing conversation, Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab Learn...

Last week, I had the incredible honor of speaking with Zaretta Hammond about cognitive justice, instructional equity, and rebuilding students’ learning power. If you haven’t listened to Episode 247 yet, I strongly encourage y...

What does it really take to lead meaningful change in schools — not just adopt new strategies, but fundamentally shift practice? In this powerful conversation, Zaretta Hammond joins Lindsay on the Time for Teachership podcast...

One-off workshops rarely create lasting change in classrooms. In this episode of the Time For Teachership podcast, Lindsay shares a practical Google Doc template designed to support teacher teams in ongoing, meaningful profes...

What does it look like to coach teachers with humanity, curiosity, and care—especially in today’s demanding educational landscape? In this episode of the Time for Teachership podcast, Lindsay welcomes back Dr. Jacobē Bell to ...

How can educators gather meaningful data that actually reflects student thinking—without over-relying on benchmarks or labels? In this episode of the Time for Teachership podcast, Lindsay is joined by Dr. Jana Lee to explore ...

What is instructional coaching—really? And how can coaches meet teachers where they are without forcing everyone into the same coaching mold? In this episode of the Time For Teachership podcast, Lindsay is joined by Chrissy B...

In today's episode with special guest Mary Kelly, Lindsay discusses student agency, and how it's relevant to trade schools today. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get In Touch With Mary Kelly: Website: http://www....

In today's solo episode, Lindsay is sharing her thoughts and takeaways from the book POV about how educators can lead change in turnaround/low-performing schools. Hope you enjoy! Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! G...

In today's solo episode, Lindsay is sharing her thoughts and takeaways from Hammond's book about how educators can lead change in turnaround/low-performing schools. Hope you enjoy! Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share!...

In today's solo episode, Lindsay is sharing her thoughts about how educators can work to lead positive and effective change in both turnaround and "low-performing" schools. Hope you enjoy! Liked this episode? Rate, review, an...