Outside The Classroom

Time to fire up the old podcast machine. I’m really excited about this series which will feature conversations with educators about anything except education. Well, that’s not entirely true but what this isn’t is a dive into education but into the people who lead really interesting lives outside of education. Gary Stager says, “the best thing you can do for children is to be an interesting adult. That’s what I’m looking for: interesting adults. You’ll meet educators who are into cooking, roller derby, boy bands, backyard curling and remote living just as a start. Subscribe to your favourite feed. Enjoy.

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It was truly a delight to speak with Pernille Ripp. I’ve known her for some time and have watched her career as a leader in education and literacy grow over the past several years. She shares some of her personal challenges around parenting, her concerns for the future and what has gone well.

You can listen or watch here but if you’re a podcast listener you can also subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

If you’re interested in more of these conversations, my co-author, Dr. Scott McLeod, has started a similar podcast, The COVID Chronicles which is focused a little more on leadership. Check it out!… Read the rest

Andy Mead is one of those educators who believes in deep relationships with students that usually include a bit of silliness and fun. While he doesn’t take himself very seriously, he indeed does take his role as principal very seriously. Andy gives you a nice overview of life as a principal in a COVID19 world.

You can listen or watch here but if you’re a podcast listener you can also subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

If you’re interested in more of these conversations, my co-author, Dr. Scott McLeod, has started a similar podcast, The COVID Chronicles which is focused a little more on leadership. Check it out!… Read the rest

The province of Nova Scotia has had a devastating spring beyond COVID-19 2 air crashes and a mass shooting has rocked this relatively small province. Erica Phillips is a long time friend and new principal who has had to work extra hard to comfort and support her staff and community.

You can listen or watch here but if you’re a podcast listener you can also subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

If you’re interested in more of these conversations, my co-author, Dr. Scott McLeod, has started a similar podcast, The COVID Chronicles which is focused a little more on leadership. Check it out!… Read the rest

Superintendent Susan Enfield is a 2018 Superintendent of the Year and a highly regarded leader with a focus on equity and high-quality student learning. What an honour it was to have a few moments of her time to explore the ways in which she is leading remote learning in the state of Washington.

You can listen or watch here but if you’re a podcast listener you can also subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

If you’re interested in more of these conversations, my co-author, Dr. Scott McLeod, has started a similar podcast, The COVID Chronicles which is focused a little more on leadership. Check it out!… Read the rest

Norway is already sending some of its students back to school. Ann Michaelsen, a school leader gives us insight into how Norway is handling COVID-19 both from an educational and societal perspective. We talk about Norway, Finland and Sweden. Enjoy.

You can listen or watch here but if you’re a podcast listener you can also subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

If you’re interested in more of these conversations, my co-author, Dr. Scott McLeod, has started a similar podcast, The COVID Chronicles which is focused a little more on leadership. Check it out!… Read the rest

Michelle Baldwin is a dear friend who teaches elementary school at Anastasis Academy in Colorado. Her school is centred around inquiry and Michelle and the team offer some of the best learning experiences you can find.

You can listen or watch here but if you’re a podcast listener you can also subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

If you’re interested in more of these conversations, my co-author, Dr. Scott McLeod, has started a similar podcast, The COVID Chronicles which is focused a little more on leadership. Check it out!… Read the rest

Without question, José Vilson is one of the most important voices in K-12 education today. From his provocative writing both on his blog and his book, This Is Not a Test, to his advocacy in the educolor movement, his reach is far and wide. In addition, living in New York City provides him with an additional perspective on what it’s like to teach and live in one of the world’s hotspots of COVID19. Here’s my conversation with José.

You can listen or watch here but if you’re a podcast listener you can also subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

If you’re interested in more of these conversations, my co-author, Dr. Scott McLeod, has started a similar podcast, The COVID Chronicles which is focused a little more on leadership. Check it out!… Read the rest

There are so many people that support educators beyond classroom teacher and district leaders. Melissa Emler represents those agencies that are critical at this time in ensuring students have the bandwidth and resources to be successful.

You can listen or watch here but if you’re a podcast listener you can also subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

If you’re interested in more of these conversations, my co-author, Dr. Scott McLeod, has started a similar podcast, The COVID Chronicles which is focused a little more on leadership. Check it out!… Read the rest

Eric Langhorst is a long time connection of mine who has always been at the forefront of educational technology in his classroom. He’s also part of a district that had many things in place to transition as smoothly as possible into this new learning.

You can listen or watch here but if you’re a podcast listener you can also subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

If you’re interested in more of these conversations, my co-author, Dr. Scott McLeod, has started a similar podcast, The COVID Chronicles which is focused a little more on leadership. Check it out!… Read the rest