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Tyler welcomes Eli Bliman to preview Season 5 of ‘Abbott Elementary.’ They discuss the release of this season’s poster, the evolution of Janine and Gregory as a television couple, and his hopes ahead of the October 1 premiere. Eli also shares behind-the-scenes details about the creation of our show’s theme song and how he became an alumni outreach manager at Arizona State University.

Connect with Eli: @elibli26

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

2:16 Arizona, ASU, and Music

10:08 Abbott Talk

38:45 Exit Ticket: Dream Cast Member

Song: “NO TIME TO WASTE, PT. 2” by DRV SF & Planner, I Guess.

Dr. Erika McDowell, veteran educator and co-CEO of Black Wildflowers Fund, joins Tyler for our season finale. They discuss the start of a new school year, how to maintain (or reignite) the spark, and Erika’s 40th birthday.

Connect with Erika: @erikathequeen

Connect with Black Wildflowers: @blackwildflowersfund

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

3:42 Chapter 40

10:08 Reigniting the Spark: Scenarios

35:25 Exit Ticket: 3 Items

Song: “NO TIME TO WASTE, PT. 2” by DRV SF & Planner, I Guess.

University of Arizona master’s student Ephraim Amissah joins Tyler to discuss his journey into the teaching profession. He shares details about his family’s journey to the United States, his experiences overcoming mental health challenges, and the first semester of his graduate studies.

Connect with Ephraim: @ephraimamissah

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

1:00 College

10:36 Pursuing Education

13:30 ADHD

19:50 Overcoming Doubt

22:40 Mr. Amissah

24:50 Coaching Football

31:50 Grad School

36:50 Moms

41:55 Finding Your Confidence

43:19 Exit Ticket: Ephraim’s Playlist

Dr. Pamela Chandler, principal of AZ Compass Prep, joins Tyler to discuss her journey from teacher to literacy coach to principal. She discusses assessment strategies, working in schools worldwide, and how she prioritizes connecting with students and staff above all else.

Connect with Dr. Chandler: ‘Dr. Pamela Chandler, Ed.D’ on LinkedIn

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

1:26 An Early Love for Education

9:52 Advice for Aspiring Principals

16:20 From Across the World to Arizona

21:00 Assessment Strategies and 21st Century Skills

41:30 Exit Ticket: Playlist and Chapter Title

Song: “NO TIME TO WASTE, PT. 2” by DRV SF & Planner, I Guess.

Peoria physical education teacher Darien Mckinley joins Tyler to break down his first year of teaching. Darien shares the joys, the challenges, and how he learned the value of pivoting. They also discuss the 'Millennial Midlife Crisis' and much more.

Connect with Darien: @coach_dmckinley

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

2:37 First-Year Lessons

32:49 ‘Millennial Midlife Crisis’

49:22 Exit Ticket: Fill-in-the-Blank

Song: “NO TIME TO WASTE, PT. 2” by DRV SF & Planner, I Guess.

Tyler is joined by Arizona State University career coach Trevor Knox and Desert View High School history teacher Kevin Paulson to discuss the state of public education and its future. They also share their thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence, celebrity, dating apps, and more.

Connect with Kevin: @k_paulson94

Connect with Trevor: @tknox20

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

2:33 Education

51:10 Everything Else

1:11:21 Exit Ticket: Something Positive

Song: “NO TIME TO WASTE, PT. 2” by DRV SF & Planner, I Guess.

Third-grade teacher Erin Lewis joins Tyler to reflect on her experience studying at Arizona State University. She shares the best parts of being an education major, the challenges of college, and how she’s approaching the start of her career after completing student teaching. Erin reveals her mentors' best advice, handing out her first lunch detention, and classroom design ideas.

Connect with Erin: @erin.camilleeee

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

1:45 Interior Design to Elementary Education

5:49 From Kentucky to the Valley

7:43 Internships

10:04 Developing Classroom Expectations

16:35 Designing Your First Classroom

17:58 Challenges of Studying Education

22:44 Studying Teaching

25:30 Myths of Studying Education

28:10 First Lunch Detention

31:01 Landing Your First Teaching Job

34:36 Erin’s Advice

38:45 Finding Community

40:44 Exit Ticket: Erin’s Go-Tos

Song: “NO TIME TO WASTE, PT. 2” by DRV SF & Planner, I Guess.

Season 2 is here! Desmond Powell of Hip 2 Da Games joins Tyler to reflect on the first anniversary of Kendrick Lamar's concert, 'The Pop Out.' They discuss culturally relevant teaching strategies, how themes of Lamar's work translate to the classroom, and Desmond's Grand National Tour live experience.

Connect with Desmond: @desmondpowell_

Connect with Hip 2 Da Games: @hip2dagames

Connect with Us: @4azteach

1:40 'The Pop Out' Turns One

21:26 Culturally Relevant Teaching Strategies

44:51 Exit Ticket: Kendrick and SZA Live

Song: “NO TIME TO WASTE, PT. 2” by DRV SF & Planner, I Guess.

Another April is in the books! The stress came and went, but we made it. Tyler welcomes Arizona-based counselor Michele Gaines to discuss mindfulness tips for students and self-care strategies for educators. Michele shares her journey in education, launching a wellness coaching business, and much more.

Connect with Michele: @betterwithmichele

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

1:34 Wellness 101

6:43 Michigan to Arizona

9:48 Working in Education

18:37 Shifting Your Mindset

23:46 The Loneliness Epidemic

33:33 Michele’s Tips

42:32 Exit Ticket: Cam’ron

46:15 Better with Michele: Events and Services

Song: “NO TIME TO WASTE, PT. 2” by DRV SF & Planner, I Guess.

It’s our final Abbott conversation of the year! Mike Steph and Sarah Beth join Tyler to recap this season’s final two episodes. They react to Ava’s reinstatement, Janine meeting Gregory’s dad, and much more. Also, the trio selects their MVPs from the season and makes Season 5 predictions.

Connect with Mike: @mike__steph

Connect with Sarah: @dearsarahbeth

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

0:54 “Rally”

17:24 “Please Touch Museum”

38:24 Lingering Questions and Prediction Corner

1:02:36 Exit Ticket: Season 4 MVP Picks

Song: “NO TIME TO WASTE, PT. 2” by DRV SF & Planner, I Guess.