In this episode, Kathy and Paige discuss the problems that occur when teachers doubt themselves, and ways to avoid them. We also talk about staying true to yourself as a teacher...retaining your passion and inspiration, while incorporating the wisdom of new experience.

Cocktail of the episode: Dark and Stormy

In this episode, Kathy and Paige talk about issues of motivation: what is it, and who is responsible for it?  We also discuss whys and ways of teacher self-care, especially when balancing it with our attachment to our students.

Cocktail of the episode: Lemon Drop Martini

In this episode, we discuss best practices for teacher collaboration. We also explore the ways new teachers can deal with the real anxieties they have. Cocktail of the episode: Irish Coffee.

In this episode, we talk about ways to celebrate the things we do well. We also discuss the ways teachers obtain professional development...how much is needed and who should pay for it.

In this episode, Kathy and Paige discuss the pros and cons of giving students choices in what and how they learn, in where they sit, in who they work with...

We also talk about ways to interrupt the power struggles that can happen with our students. 

The cocktail of the episode; a dry and dirty vodka martini  

Shout out to Paige's fabulous boss, Brent Bishop.

In this episode, we discuss the variety of ways Professional Learning Communities have worked over the past 20 years. We also explore the question of how or does a teacher support student activists.

In this episode, Kathy and Paige discuss the art of reflection and the many ways it benefits teachers. We also explore the issue of inspiration...wondering why there is such pressure on teachers to be the "Mother Theresa's" of education.

In this episode, Kathy and Paige discuss the pros and cons of flexible seating in the classroom, and ways we can encourage deeper thinking in our students. Wine pairing of the episode: Wish Flower, California Red.

Correction: I misspelled Ms. Djonne's last name! I apologize!

In this episode, Kathy and Paige discuss what Growth Mindset is and how to encourage it in ourselves and our students. We also talk about how to handle those students who just don't want to work, and add a shout out to the amazing folks at Footsteps to Freedom.