Teach Better Talk

Educator working as counselor, Hans Appel, talks with us about the importance of authenticity, what your school brand really is, and how the simplest things can completely "flip" someone's day.

Hans chats with us about amplifying student voices, creating an exceptional school culture, and helping others find their joy. 

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/hansappel

The Tech Rabbi, Michael Cohen, chats with us about teaching students how to create, helping them to struggle, and guiding them to build out creative solutions.

Michael talks about instilling entrepreneurial thinking so that our students can be proficient in how to create things, why teachers need to be curious, and why you should focus on mastering the purpose rather than the tech tool.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/michaelcohen

Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Author, Matthew Joseph, chats with us about being inspired by collaboration, doing what's in the best interest of students, and being true to yourself.

Matt talks about the power of asking for honest feedback, providing value to others through relationships, and being yourself to bring your unique gifts to the classroom.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/matthewjoseph

Writer, teacher, and mom, Jennifer Wolfe, chats with us about teaching the whole student, making purposeful connections, and helping students grow through the relationships we build with them.

Jennifer dives into her work with AVID, incorporating technology into her curriculum, and looking at the moments when you feel real good to find what you should do more of.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jenniferwolfe

Brother/Sister duo, Bruce and Erin Umpstead, join us to chat about blending the classics with progressive movements, allowing students to experience life through reflection, and showing kids that they are each on a hero's journey.

Erin and Bruce share a look into their "Great American Epic" project, how they have been podcasting with students, and why we should look to our passions to help guide our next steps.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/bruceanderinumpstead

Jeffrey Bradbury, educational podcaster and founder of TeacherCast, chats with us about podcasting to help give educators a voice, why he loves using the medium to connect educators and grow together, and how you can start podcasting, too.

Jeffrey shares his story of building multiple podcasts over the past 9 years, how you can teach like a WWE Superstar, and why we need to be the conductors in our classrooms.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jeffreybradbury

Physical education teacher, Michael Jennings chats with us about giving our students more movement tools in their movement toolbox, teaching the whole child, and the importance of truly loving what you do.

Michael shares why he believes physical literacy is so important beyond just a grade, how he has worked to be more than "just a P.E. teacher," and why he is not the gym teacher you had in school.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/michaeljennings

Director of Innovation and Instruction, Author, and the host of the Wired Educator Podcast, Kelly Croy, chats with us about his 28 years in education, why he believes in inspiration, and how good days and bad days all come down to a cultural experience.

Kelly discusses why we need to focus on creation over consumption, gives us a preview of his upcoming book, "Unthink Before Bed," and shares how everything he does is an extension of his classroom.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/kellycroy

Math skills specialist, and c0-founder of the LED Project, Wilkie Law III, chats with us about his unique journey to becoming a teacher, the importance of understanding a person before we judge, and how his struggles in school taught him a valuable lesson.

Wilkie shares a powerful story about one of his students, why he teaches relationships over content, and how we need to cherish the human side of people.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/wilkielaw

World Humanities teach, Writing Center Director, and English Department Chair, Jeffrey Austin, chats with us about getting students passionate about reading and writing, building the Skyline Writing Center, and why equity and inclusion are his biggest priority.

Jeffrey shares why he had to completely ditch everything he was doing, how powerful really meaningful, personalized, timely feedback can be to a student, and why we all need to shine.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jeffreyaustin