I speak with English teacher and department chair Lisa Beskenis and students Sabina and Oscar about the importance of reading. Tune in to also hear some great book recommendations for the new year!

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Follow Lisa Beskenis on Twitter @ltbeskenis

Books mentioned:

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

Wild Game by Adrienne Brodeur

The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling)

I Feel Bad about my Neck by Nora Ephron

The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht

Simon vs. The Homosapien's Agenda by Becky Albertalli

The Kite Runner and a Thousand Splended Suns by Khaled Hosseini

On Writing by Stephen King

REPOST--Episode 7: I interview Beth Werfel, our school psychologist, on tips for using technology mindfully and apps to support mental health, emotional well-being, and organization.

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REPOST--Episode 9

I interview Margaret Sisler (@TechyMargaret), an educational specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools, on how to utilize Twitter to grow your personal and professional learning networks. She discusses tips for getting started with Twitter, guidelines for participating in Twitter chats, and how to use Twitter as an instructional tool.

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To learn more about Margaret, check out her blog: https://edutechnicallyspeaking.wordpress.com/about-margaret/

I speak with McLean Spanish teacher, Jamie Heath, McLean assistant principal, Megan Sherrill, McLean counselor, Brooke Dalrymple, and McLean student Fiorella about hosting a Spanish-Speaking Family Night. This was a team effort to build equity in our McLean High School community. The team discusses the structure of the evening, the roadblocks they encountered, and the key takeaways from the night.

Follow Ms. Heath on Twitter @JamieHeath42 and Ms. Sherrill @MeganSherrillAP

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Kathleen Otal, a high school counselor, shares her thoughts on how parents can cultivate self-advocacy in their children and help them manage their own lives. She also discusses the transition from middle to high school and the gradual release of control.

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Show Notes:

Books to learn more:

How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims

Range by David Epstein

The Self-Driven Child by William Stixrud and Ned Johnson

I speak with Beth Werfel, our school psychologist, about the importance of gratitude. We discuss the mental, physical, and emotional benefits of gratitude, the ways to practice gratitude in our lives, and the impact of positive psychology.

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I speak with Julia Braxton, our equity lead and Combating Intolerance teacher, about what equity is and how to build equity and cultural responsiveness in classrooms.

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I speak with Rachel Baxter, Social Studies Department Chair and PBL Lead Teacher, on why it is so important for students and educators to share their learning with an authentic audience.

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REPOST-Episode 1:

I interview Dr. Crissie Ricketts, a high school advanced math teacher, on how and why she incorporates blended learning into her math classroom.

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McLean teachers Erin Kreeger and Lizzy McManus share their experiences with using Pear Deck in the classroom. They discuss how to use this app to make student thinking and learning visible.