School Appropriate with Pat Potter

The guests have returned! Erin is a professor of Secondary Education at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. She is also the Interim Associate Director of the School of Teaching and Learning at ISU, and teaches in the secondary education and bilingual and ESL (English as a Second Language) programs. She teaches prospective teachers how to manage the responsibilities that come with a career in education, how to learn from failures, and so much more! Check it out in this week's episode! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

See title. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

Adam is an assistant principal for instruction at a suburban Chicago high school.  He has taught science, served as a science and mathematics chair, and worked as an instructional coach, providing teachers with guidance on how to deliver engaging, effective instruction.  In this episode, he shares his insight on his experiences in the classroom and his different leadership roles.  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

2020 certainly hasn't been easy for us, but the end of any year provides us with opportunities to reflect and grow.  That's the focus of the final episode of the calendar year!  This week, I'm rejoined by Kate, my first-ever guest, to answer fan questions, look back on a truly insane year, and look forward to what the future holds! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

Check out Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators by Elena Aguilar here!

It's winter break, remote learning is finished, and I have powered down the teacher parts of my brain, to the extent that I can.  This week, I share some of my thoughts on my brief experience with remote learning, the positives that came from it, and how I think those positives will influence our return to in-person classes.  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

Randy is a former high school social studies. During his tenure at Maine West High School, he sponsored a human rights group and guided students in their efforts to become forces for positive change.  In this episode, he shares his insight on activism and the benefits of students taking an active role in improving their communities.

Find out more about Amnesty International Chicago here.

Find out more about Inspiration Corporation here. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

The great guests continue this week!  Rachel is a middle school social studies teacher in Des Plaines, Illinois.  She has taught multiple grade levels and spent several years as a high school varsity fencing coach.  In Episode 28, she shares her insights on the benefits of fencing, and her experiences as a coach, and the importance of being a well-rounded person.  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

Matt is a retired high school social studies teacher from Chicago, Illinois.  He spent the majority of his career teaching in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago, during which he developed a reputation of being a passionate, caring, and knowledgeable educator.  In Episode 27, he shares his insights on effective lessons, collaborating with colleagues, connecting with students, and much, much more.  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

The guests have returned!  Bri is a fourth grade teacher in the far northern suburbs of Chicago.  She has experience teaching elementary and middle school grades in both Illinois and Arizona.  In Episode 26, she and Pat discuss their experiences in Arizona, and how teachers can survive and cope with the challenges of the first year in the classroom.  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

We've reached the quarter century mark!  This week marks the launch of a special series within the burgeoning School Appropriate Extended Universe, in which I break down the factors influencing my career as a teacher.  UP FIRST: A deep dive into the effect that a certain stealth action game from an earlier generation, and how some of the game's core ideas have influenced me throughout my career.  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

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