For this episode, a previous guest, King Michael, is at the helm.  He wanted to be the host in order for you to learn more about me, and my story.  In this episode, Michael walks me through a discussion on my path to education, why I am consistently positive, how I handle student behavior while maintaining positive relationships, and I share fears of "burning out" as well as tips to build a great community of learners. Enjoy!

In this episode, Greg joins me to discuss what it is like being a school counselor.  We cover his path to school counseling, how he builds relationships with students outside of the classroom, why those relationships are so important, and he explains how he advocates for everyone in the school.  Greg's passion for this is undeniable and his success is displayed throughout the recording.  This episode shines a light on a different perspective in education.  Enjoy!

In this episode, Matt Rogers joins me for an absolutely incredible discussion.  We talk about his path to teaching (including his personal learning story), how his school uses Mass Customized Learning (including eliminating grade levels), ways he creates student choice for assessments and why pre-service teaching is the focus of his podcast.  I was overwhelmed by his passion and creativity and I can't wait to have him as a guest again! Enjoy!

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My sister FINALLY agreed to join me to discuss her 15 year career as an educator.  Alyssa Stine is a fantastic early childhood teacher that has plenty to share! In this episode, we discuss her passionate path to education, the difference between childcare and educational experiences, why consistency and structure is so important and how she takes every opportunity to make teachable moments out of "play."  I may be biased but I think Alyssa is hilariously real about her role in education. Enjoy!

Danny, a close friend and a different kind of educator, is a Technical Trainer in the corporate world.  He joins me to discuss his passion for education, the similarities and differences between corporate education and K-12 education, how students can prepare for a career in the tech industry and he shares his thoughts on the future of corporate training.  His perspective is so special and the connections to the classroom are abundant.  Enjoy!

(Find Danny at www.averagedisnerd.com)

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In this VERY special episode my wife, Arielle, joins me to have an open conversation about her role as a spouse of a teacher.  While she does not work in the education field, she shares her valuable insight into how she supports me, her likes/dislikes about her role, situations that have come up because of my career, and she shares her thoughts on why education is so important. I am so grateful for her never-ending love and support, and for her willingness to share a bit of our lives. Enjoy!