Episodes

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 how teachers, coaches, and instructional leaders can collect and analyze data that shows what students truly understand, how they’re thinking, and where learning breaks down. Together, they unpack mindset shifts around assessment, flexible grouping, and skill-based instruct...

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 Beltran, instructional coaching expert, host of Instructional Coaching with Miss B, and author of an upcoming ASCD book on differentiated coaching. Together, they unpack what it means to differentiate instructional coaching, define the coaching role clearly, and build authen...

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.stratatech.com Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/242 Lindsay's Links: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Facebook Group: Time for Teachership

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! Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/241

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! Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/240

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, and share! Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/239

In today's solo episode, Lindsay is sharing how you can unlearn the incorrect way the history of Thanksgiving is often taught to students at school, in order to discuss and have children relearn it in a more accurate manner at home. Hope you enjoy! Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/238

In today's episode with special guests Dr. Eric Soto-Shed and Kara Pranikoff, Lindsay discusses how you can effectively spark conversations with your family about important topics. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get In Touch With Dr. Eric Soto-Shed: Email: eric_shed@gse.harvard.edu Website: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/directory/faculty/eric-soto-shed boi Get In Touch With Kara Pranikoff: Email: kara@karapranikoff.com Website: karapranikoff.com LinkedIn: Kara Pranikoff Get Yo...

In today's solo episode, Lindsay is sharing ways you can properly approach and initiate current event conversations with your kid at home. Hope you enjoy! Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/236

In today's episode with special guest Ari Gerzon-Kessler, Lindsay discusses the topic of relational family engagement as it relates to parents, students, and educators. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get In Touch With Ari Gerzon-Kessler: Website: www.sameteamconsulting.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arigerzon-kessler/ Email: arigerzon@gmail.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Same-Team-Underrepresented-opportunity-achievement/dp/1958590010/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=8egM8&c...

In today's episode with special guests Dr. Claudia M. Bertolone-Smith and Marlene Moyer, Lindsay discusses their book Tools Not Rules, and specifically how educators shouldn't classify students by their behaviors. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get In Touch With Dr. Claudia M. Bertolone-Smith: Website: ttps://www.toolsnotrules.com/ Email: Claudia@toolsnotrules.com Get In Touch With Marlene Moyer: Website: http://www.toolsnotrules.com Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources...

In today's episode with special guest James Nottingham, Lindsay discusses his book Teaching Brilliantly, and specifically how engagement involves thinking, in addition to how educators can improve student involvement and interest in the classroom. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get In Touch With James Nottingham: Website: http://www.learningpit.org Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/233 Lindsay's Links: LinkedIn: @l...

In today's solo episode, Lindsay is sharing tips from recent guests on the show related to preparing for and facilitating student-led conversations as educators. Hope you enjoy! Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/232

In today's episode with special guest Dr. Chad Dumas, Lindsay discusses how to properly and effectively lead teacher teams to help support teachers and their students. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get In Touch With Dr. Chad Dumas: Website: www.NextLearningSolutions.com X: @ChadDumas Facebook: tinyurl.com/FBLearningChad LinkedIn: tinyurl.com/LearningChad Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/231 Lindsay's Links: Lin...

In today's episode with special guest Dr. ClauDean Kizart, Lindsay discusses her book, and specifically how educators can recognize both decision fatigue and herd mentality they experience, in order to properly show up for their students. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get In Touch With Dr. ClauDean Kizart: IG: @dockizart LinkedIn: Dr. ClauDean Kizart Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/230 Lindsay's Links: LinkedIn...

In today's episode with special guests Dr. Jacobē Bell and Dr. Reshma Ramkellawan, Lindsay discusses their book, and specifically how educators can properly build an equitable classroom for their students. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get In Touch With Dr. Jacobē Bell: Website: www.equityconsulting.org Social Media: @equityconsultinggroup IG: @centeringmyjoy Get In Touch With Dr. Reshma Ramkellawan: Website: www.equityconsulting.org Social Media: @equityconsultinggroup I...

In today's episode with special guests Dr. Orinthia Harris and Jill Flanders, Lindsay discusses their book, and specifically how educators can go from compliant to compassionate with their students. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get In Touch With Dr. Orinthia Harris: Meta, IG, YouTube: @STEMearly Meta, IG: @OrinthiaHarrisPhD TikTok: @DrOHSpeaks Get In Touch With Jill Flanders: LinkedIn: Jillayne Flanders Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www...

In today's episode with special guest SL Rao, Lindsay discusses map systems of power, and how they relate to co-creating in the classroom with young students. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get In Touch With SL Rao: Website: https://optimistic.design/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slrao/ Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/227 Lindsay's Links: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Facebo...

In today's solo episode, Lindsay is welcoming you to Season 6 of the podcast and sharing many exciting updates related to upcoming episodes. Hope you enjoy! Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/226