Teach Me, Teacher

Hello everyone! Today I am bringing you part 2 of my fantastic discussion with Todd Whitaker on what great educators do differently! If you missed part 1, click here. Dr. Todd Whitaker is recognized as a leading presenter in the field of education, and his message about the importance of teaching has resonated with hundreds of thousands of educators around the world. In this discussion, we focus on what great teachers do differently, and what great principals do differently, and why just being good isn't enough. Together we hit on why our roles are too important to let the small stuff slide, what to do about toxic teachers around you or in your school, how to talk to parents, and how an ineffective campus all depends on one factor… You DO NOT want to miss this episode! Whether you're a teacher, principal, or college student, you need to hear this talk with Todd Whitaker! Enjoy!

Hello everyone! Today I am bringing you my fantastic discussion with Todd Whitaker on what great educators do differently! Dr. Todd Whitaker is recognized as a leading presenter in the field of education, and his message about the importance of teaching has resonated with hundreds of thousands of educators around the world. In this discussion, we focus on what great teachers do differently, and what great principals do differently, and why just being good isn't enough. Together we hit on why our roles are too important to let the small stuff slide, what to do about toxic teachers around you or in your school, how to talk to parents, and how an ineffective campus all depends on one factor... You DO NOT want to miss this episode! Whether you're a teacher, principal, or college student, you need to hear this talk. Enjoy! For more on leadership and accountability, check out my episode of Ron Clark Academy native, Kirk Brown! PS: If you'd like to support the podcast and Todd, use the links above to his fantastic work!

Hello everyone! Today I have part 2 of my discussion with Jennifer from Jennuine Teaching (Instagram, Youtube) to talk with us about EVERYTHING LESSON PLANNING and REFLECTIVE PRACTICES! If you missed part 1, catch it here. If you haven't heard of Jennuine Teaching, you're in for a treat because it is a fantastic resource and Jennifer is one of my favorite teachers to watch and learn from. As expected, this episode dives into the ins and outs of lesson planning from Jennifer's point of view, all the way from start to finish and every thing in between. If you're new to lesson planning, want to hear about a new way to do it or think about it, or simply want to listen to two teachers talk shop, this is the episode for you! You can also catch Jennifer at her blog here! Enjoy!

Hello everyone! Today I have Jennifer from Jennuine Teaching (Instagram, Youtube) to talk with us about EVERYTHING LESSON PLANNING! If you haven't heard of Jennuine Teaching, you're in for a treat because it is a fantastic resource and Jennifer is one of my favorite teachers to watch and learn from. As expected, this episode dives into the ins and outs of lesson planning from Jennifer's point of view, all the way from start to finish and every thing in between. If you're new to lesson planning, want to hear about a new way to do it or think about it, or simply want to listen to two teachers talk shop, this is the episode for you! You can also catch Jennifer at her blog here! Enjoy! Oh! One last thing, I referenced Esther Brunat's episode in this talk so the link to that is HERE if you want to check it out (you really should)!

Hello everyone! Today it's my pleasure to bring you part 2 of my conversation with Jared Cooney Horvath, a cognitive neuroscientist based out of the University of Melbourne specializing in human thought, learning and brain stimulation. If you missed part 1, check it out here. Without a doubt, this is one of the best episodes of the Teach Me, Teacher podcast—if not THE BEST. In this episode, we dive deep into the brain science behind how students learn, and how to move students from surface learning to DEEP LEARNING. This is one of those episodes where I feel like any teacher who spends time listening to Jared's insight will come out far better at the end. I know this is the case for me! When you're done with this episode, please check out Jared's work here and support him by buying his book! I've read it twice, and it is amazing. If you'd like to win a copy of his book, make sure to sign up for the Teach Me, Teacher email list this week and next! I'll be choosing two winners. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe and review the show on iTunes!

Hello everyone! Today it's my pleasure to bring you my conversation with Jared Cooney Horvath, a cognitive neuroscientist based out of the University of Melbourne specializing in human thought, learning and brain stimulation. Without a doubt, this is one of the best episodes of the Teach Me, Teacher podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into the brain science behind how students learn, retain, and apply the information we give them in our classes. In part one of our talk, we hit on everything from the role of technology in learning (how it hurts and helps), why note taking can be powerful, and how physical print media can be such a boon when reading longer texts. Of course, there is more than this sprinkled in this episode, but you'll have to listen to get the rest! When you're done with this episode, please check out Jared's work here and support him by buying his book! I've read it twice, and it is amazing every time. If you'd like to win a copy of his book, make sure to sign up for the Teach Me, Teacher email list this week and next! I'll be choosing two winners. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe and review the show on iTunes!

Hello everyone! Today it's my pleasure to bring you part 2 of my discussion with the two authors of Welcome to Writing Workshop, Stacey Shubitz and Lynne Dorfman. If you missed part 1, click here! If you are like me, you might have heard the term writing workshop repeatedly, nodding along with enthusiasm, but in the back of your mind be wondering what the heck it actually is. For years, I didn't really know what workshop was, and I often wished there was a resource to not just tell me what it was, but show me as well. NOW THERE IS! Welcome to Writing Workshop is an amazing resource of strategic routines, tips, resources, and short focused video clips to view and learn with. From explanations of writing process and writing traits to small-group strategy lessons and minilessons, this book provides the know-how to feel confident and comfortable in the teaching of writers. If you're a fan of the podcast, you know that literacy talk is MY JAM, and writing workshop is something I'm incredibly passionate about. Stacey and Lynne do an amazing job at talking about what writing workshop is and is not, and this episode is a perfect primer for anyone who might not know exactly what it is or what it looks like. Once you have finished the episode, come back and subscribe to the email list (right) so you can be entered to win a FREE COPY of Welcome to Writing Workshop! Thank you to Stenhouse Publishers for sponsoring this episode and providing the books for the giveaway! Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe and review the show on iTunes! ***For more on writing, check out my episode with Jeff Anderson on the Patterns of Power!

Hello everyone! Today it's my pleasure to bring you my discussion with the two authors of Welcome to Writing Workshop, Stacey Shubitz and Lynne Dorfman. If you are like me, you might have heard the term writing workshop repeatedly, nodding along with enthusiasm, but in the back of your mind be wondering what the heck it actually is. For years, I didn't really know what workshop was, and I often wished there was a resource to not just tell me what it was, but show me as well. NOW THERE IS! Welcome to Writing Workshop is an amazing resource of strategic routines, tips, resources, and short focused video clips to view and learn with. From explanations of writing process and writing traits to small-group strategy lessons and minilessons, this book provides the know-how to feel confident and comfortable in the teaching of writers. If you're a fan of the podcast, you know that literacy talk is MY JAM, and writing workshop is something I'm incredibly passionate about. Stacey and Lynne do an amazing job at talking about what writing workshop is and is not, and this episode is a perfect primer for anyone who might not know exactly what it is or what it looks like. Once you have finished the episode, come back and subscribe to the email list (right) so you can be entered to win a FREE COPY of Welcome to Writing Workshop! Thank you to Stenhouse Publishers for sponsoring this episode and providing the books for the giveaway! Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe and review the show on iTunes! ***For more on writing, check out my episode with Jeff Anderson on the Patterns of Power!

Hello everyone! Last week, the podcast took a look at the dark side of public education, examining one teacher's experience with burnout and stress. But this week, I'm talking with one of my co-workers, Pam Ochoa, and we are discussing why she is not only still in love with education, but why after 7 years of being an academic coach and out of the classroom, she is stepping back into the trenches! If you're in need of a pick me up, this is the episode for you! Filled with honest anecdotes, encouragement, and a little laughter, you're guaranteed to feel better after this podcast. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe and review the show on iTunes!

Hello everyone! This week's episode is a little different, but I think you'll get so much out of my talk with Sariah McCall, an ex-teacher who's viral resignation letter has made rounds around the internet recently. In this discussion, we discuss why she got into teaching and why she ultimately had to leave. We discuss her love for education, the students, and her hate for how teachers are treated. But more importantly, we address a problem in education I fear more than anything...the total and absolute burnout from stress of THE JOB. If you've ever felt like you wanted to quit or that it was all too much, this episode is for you. If you want to feel connected to an honest talk about the stress of teaching, this episode is for you. If you are a leader in a school district, this episode is for you. I believe all we have is our testimonies, and this is Sariah's. I thank her for sharing with us her experience so we can all learn and grow from it. Enjoy. Don't forget to subscribe and review the show on iTunes!