ESSDACK EDventure Cast

ESSDACK EDventure Cast

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ESSDACK EDventure Cast episodes

  • Ep. 28 | Education for the Real World | feat. Jaden Reed, Liam Lanterman, and Cashe McVey

    Students of St. Johns Applied Business class participated in bringing to life a project using real world applications.  Lucille M. Hall Museum owns the building and is next door to the restaurant.  They wanted to do some thing with the location.  They reached out to principal Josh Meyer, teachers Terra Kinnamon and Susan Patterson where then brought on board.  The project for this class, draw up a working business plan and help bring Tiger Town Pizza, which the students named after running a contest, to life.  In this episode hosts Jaime and Glen had the chance to chat with three of the five students, Jaden Reed, Liam Lanterman, and Cashe McVey, about this unique experience of bringing real-wold business into the classroom.

    Connect with St. John-Hudson USD 350                                                                    St. John-Hudson USD 350                                                                        Facebook                                                                                                             Twitter

    Chat with our hosts!                                                                                             Jaime on Twitter                                                                                                    Glen on Twitter


            

    25 min
  • Ep. 27 | ParentCamp, Leveling the Playing Field | feat. Laura Gilchrist

    Mid December Jaime and Glen got the chance to catch up with Laura Gilchrist to chat about ParentCamps.  Laura shares how to host one, the benefits of hosting your own ParentCamp, and shares some of her experiences with ParentCamps. 

    Connect with ParentCamp

    https://www.parentcamp.org/

    https://twitter.com/ParentCamp

    https://www.facebook.com/parentcamp


    How can you find Laura on Social Media?

    https://twitter.com/LauraGilchrist4

    https://www.instagram.com/lauragilchrist4/  


    Chat with the hosts of EDventure Cast, they'd love to hear from you!

    https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH

    https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi

    32 min
  • Ep. 26 | The Season for Giving | feat. Brett Marrs
    Students of Brett Marrs woodshop class at USD 261 Campus High School, are in their third year of building handmade toys for Toys for Tots. They expect to deliver 500 of these so needy kids will have a toy for Christmas. On this episode, we get a chance to catch up with Brett and chat about this year's project.
    Thinking of doing something similar at your school but need a little help getting started?
    Find out more about Campus High School USD 261.
    http://usd261.com/campus/
    https://twitter.com/chs_activities
    How can you connect with our host of EDventure Cast?
    https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH
    https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi
    28 min
  • Ep. 25 | Mindful Movement | feat. Kali Witek
    Kali Witek creator of Mindful Movement is our guest for episode 25. Young children need exercise for physical health, but exercise can also promote social-emotional well-being. Mindful Movement exercises help children control their bodies, relax their minds and develop self-calming skill through deep breathing. In addition, these activities promote the development of executive function by targeting working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility.
    Want to connect with Kali or have questions about Mindful Movement?
    What can ESSDACK do for you?
    https://www.essdack.org/
    https://twitter.com/ESSDACK
    Connect with our hosts! They'ed love to hear from you.
    https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH
    https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi
    30 min
  • Ep. 24 | What is a Students Life Worth | feat. Gretchen Thompson from Gaggle
    Since the inception of Gaggle as a student email provider in 1998, the company has grown significantly adding products that help schools create safe learning environments. In this episode, Gretchen Thompson Regional VP of Sales joins host Jaime and Glen to discuss what Gaggle is and shares some stories of success saving lives.
    How can you connect with Gaggle?
    https://www.gaggle.net/
    https://twitter.com/Gaggle_K12
    https://www.facebook.com/GaggleK12
    Have an idea for a podcast or just want to connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast?
    https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH
    https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi
    16 min
  • Ep. 23 | Lets Talk Moving the Needle | feat. James Moffett
    We believe that helping struggling at-risk students be successful is one of the most powerful things we can do as part of the Kansans Can Vision.
    James is principal of Derby Hills Elementary in Derby, Kansas, a Trauma Sensitive School that lowered its discipline referrals from 500 a year to under 200. He also speaks across the country on Trauma Sensitive Schools, highlighting the success he and his staff have experienced in Derby.
    PostShow/PreShow
    Learn a little something about our hosts and their weekends
    Staci's big news - 1:48
    Jaime's exciting weekend - 4:41
    Glen zigzags the state - 8:29
    James Moffett Interview - 11:40
    What are Wednesday morning mixed groups - 12:47
    Kansas vs Nation poverty and trauma work - 16:07
    Trauma-informed for all kids - 19:24
    Manage self-care - 22:00
    Do teachers have to unlearn - 24:22
    When is the right time to problem solve - 26:07
    Getting not only teachers involved - 28:50
    Going the second-mile - 30:28
    What went into rewriting the schools' mission statement - 34:54
    AhHa moment at the conference - 35:35
    How does progress happen - 37:02
    Managing time at school and conferences - 38:00
    James' final thoughts - 40:35
    How can you connect with James?
    https://twitter.com/DHEPrincipal
    https://www.facebook.com/james.moffett.50
    Want to connect with the hosts?
    Jaime Howard
    https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH
    Staci Eddy
    https://twitter.com/StaciEddy0402
    Glen Duran
    https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi
    Find ESSDACK, we'd love to hear from you!
    https://www.essdack.org/
    https://twitter.com/ESSDACK
    44 min
  • Ep. 22 | WHAT IS JANE'S WHY | feat. Jane Seward
    "My passion is helping educators build a firm foundation of reading skills that empowers all children to become forever learners."
    Jane Seward
    ESSDACK Literacy Consultant Jane Seward is our guest for Ep. 22 of EDventure Cast. She facilitates learning in Pathways to Reading and is the author of Literacy Learning Stations card decks. Find out Jane's "WHY" for her passion for teaching kids the skills to becoming forever learners.
    How can you find Jane's Literacy Learning Stations?
    https://shop.essdack.org/display/author/Jane%20Seward
    Looking for information about Jane's workshop?
    https://essdk.me/LiteracyLearningStationsworkshop
    Jane Seward
    https://www.essdack.org/JaneSeward
    https://twitter.com/JaneSeward2
    https://www.facebook.com/literacylearningstations
    Hosts of EDventure Cast
    Jaime Howard
    https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH
    Glen Duran
    https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi
    28 min
  • Ep. 21 | #ONEWORD REFLECTIVE | feat. Mark French
    Mark French is the Principal at Gatewood Elementary in the Hopkins Public Schools in Minnesota. He is involved with #principalsinaction and the #goodnewscalloftheday. He embraces social media, it's what the kids do so what better way to get to know what they are into.
    How can you find Mark on the web?
    https://principalfrench.com
    https://twitter.com/PrincipalFrench
    Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast
    Jaime Howard
    https://essdk.me/jaimehoward
    https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH
    Glen Duran
    https://essdk.me/glenduran
    https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi
    29 min
  • Ep. 20 | Chasing Squirrels | feat. Rachel Thalmann
    Inspired Leadership has trained thousands of individuals and a multitude of schools and organizations on energy, engagement, and leadership. Their mission is to assist you in magnifying your INner greatness. By increasing you awareness and uncovering thoughts and actions impeding your journey, you can create a life and culture you want. Come along with hosts Jaime Howard and Glen Duran as they have a sit-down chat with Rachel Thalmann, Certified Professional Coach & Writer.
    Connect with Rachel
    https://twitter.com/RachelThalmann
    https://inspiredleadershipwithin.com/blog/
    INspired Leadership
    https://inspiredleadershipwithin.com/#home
    https://shop.essdack.org/display/cat/INspired%20Leadership
    Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast
    Jaime Howard
    https://essdk.me/jaimehoward
    https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH
    Glen Duran
    https://essdk.me/glenduran
    https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi
    46 min
  • Ep. 19 | Rapport Comfort Safety | feat. Kim Herron
    Jaime and Glen talk school redesign and more with their guest Kim Herron, Innovation Coach at Eisenhower Elementary in the McPherson USD 418 school district.
    Connect with Kim
    https://twitter.com/herronfive
    https://www.facebook.com/kherron5
    Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast:
    Jaime Howard
    https://essdk.me/jaimehoward
    https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH
    Glen Duran
    https://essdk.me/glenduran
    https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi
    59 min

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