Time for Teachership

How can I build capacity for culturally responsive teaching and project-based instruction? How can I reduce teacher burnout and promote a culture of wellness for staff and students? What are the secrets to getting teacher buy-in? What does practicing shared leadership actually look like?

Welcome to the Time for Teachership podcast where we tackle adaptive challenges in educational leadership! Each week, host Lindsay Lyons brings together guest experts, research findings, and practical steps to help brave school leaders transform schools into antiracist spaces that cultivate student, family, and teacher leadership to enable all students to thrive.

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June 16, 2026

262. The Untapped Power of PTOs & Family Partnerships in Schools with Christina Hidek

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...

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June 9, 2026

261. The Joy of Picture Books: Letting Kids Lead Meaningful Conversations with Molly Arbuthnott

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...

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June 2, 2026

260. Redefining Success: Building Student Resilience Through Belonging, Regulation, and Relationships with Doug Bolton

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...

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May 26, 2026

259. A Collaborative Team Meeting Structure that Elevates Instruction with Kurtis Hewson

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...

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May 19, 2026

258. Education is the Bedrock of Civil Society with Adam Fletcher

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...

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May 12, 2026

257. Cultivating Youth Agency & Entreprenurship Using "Yes, And" with Leah Ellis

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...

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May 5, 2026

256. Youth-Adult Partnerships via UP for Learning with Ana, Jacoby, & Lindsey

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...

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April 28, 2026

255. Belonging, SoR, & Literacy as Liberation with Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver

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 ...

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April 21, 2026

254. Troubleshooting: Student Background Knowledge

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...

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April 14, 2026

253. How to Build the Habits of Democracy with Dr. Sarah Burnham

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...

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April 7, 2026

252. Processing ICE & Resistance with Kids Using the Think–Feel–Do Framework (with Kara Pranikoff & Dr. Eric Soto-Shed)

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...

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March 31, 2026

251. Proactively Create More Joy with Iuri Melo

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, ...

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March 24, 2026

250. Stories & Civic Imagination to Elicit Shared Class Values

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 ...

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March 17, 2026

249. Cultivating a Culture of Belonging, Challenge, & Agency with Dr. Jennifer Berry

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...

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March 10, 2026

248. Reflecting on My Conversation with Zaretta Hammond

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...

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March 3, 2026

247. Leading Change for Cognitive Justice with Zaretta Hammond

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...

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Feb. 24, 2026

246. Coaching Teacher Teams? Try this template.

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...

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Feb. 17, 2026

245. A Humanizing Approach to Coaching with Dr. Jacobē Bell

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 ...

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Feb. 10, 2026

244. Gather & Analyze Data that Shows Student Thinking with Dr. Jana Lee

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 ...

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Feb. 3, 2026

243. Differentiating Instructional Coaching with Chrissy Beltran

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...

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Jan. 27, 2026

242. Student Agency in Trade Schools with Mary Kelly

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....

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