Teacher Answers

Teacher Answers

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Teacher Answers episodes

  • S2|EP 43 Where are they now? - Brooke Campbell

    Graduating in 2006 from the practical nursing program, Brooke Campbell was then a true leader in her class, and now in the field of health care. Take a listen to one of my former students' 15-year journey from her senior year in my math class to today. I am so proud of Brooke as she is so well-spoken and a leader in our health care community.  Enjoy and if you'd like to say thanks, all I ask is that you share this with a friend.

    49 min
  • S2|EP 42 School > Sports > Work

    Should work come before sports? Should I miss a student council meeting to finish up my classwork? What are the priority between work, school, and sports? In this episode we go into a logical discussion about these priorities and why School > Sports > Work is the answer in most scenarios. Listen to all the shows at tapodcast.net. Thanks so much for listening! - Sam

    21 min
  • S2|EP 41 Where are they now? - Michael and Harley Palmer

    In 2014 I had Michael and Harley as students in separate math classes and now they are married, successful parents. It's so wild to step into the time machine that is the "where are they now" series. For Michael and Harley, it's like going backward in time but for me, it's like going forward in time 7 years. Enjoy this interview and remember to find all my shows at tapodcast.net.

    52 min
  • S2|EP 40 The 1 year anniversary show!

    Happy one-year anniversary!  Featured on this episode are questions from Cindy Price, David Mowry, Denny Polvinale, Nikki Bettinger, Shala Wallace, Shannon Kenily, J.C. Shively, Scott Webb, Jamie Harrop, and James Lehner.  I especially like the answer to James' question at the end of the show.  Thanks for all the encouraging words and support this past year!  This show is for you.

    Find it all at tapodcast.net

    33 min
  • S2|EP 39 Happy 100th Episode

    HAPPY 100!  On this milestone show I take rapid-fire questions from past guests I've had on the show including, John Howe, Maria Griffin, Alexis Hartnell, Mark Still, Sue Lake, Taylor Hites, Jalena Lasko, Sam Gianettino,  and Matt Sheridan.

    Guestlist

    1. Maria Griffin S1 EP 30- What is the biggest lesson you have learned in your 27 years of teaching?  Who is your role model and why?

    2. Alexis Hartnell S1 EP 43 and S2 EP 30-What are your top 5 favorite movies

    Or

    Who is the person that inspired you to become a teacher? If you could design a classroom what would it look like?

    3. John Howe S1 EP37 - What made you want to do this podcast thing? What’s your family think about you doing this? And what radio DJ/personality do you like to listen to?

    4. Mark Still S1 EP 39 - Would you rather be on a survival reality show or dating game show (if single)?

    5. Sue Lake S1 EP 39- You are a drummer, why is music important to our lives?

    If you weren't a teacher, what would you be?

    Life is complicated and hard at times.  Who do you look to for happiness and support during hard times? (other than your family)

    What is the hardest lesson you have learned?

    How do you make every day a good day?

    6. Taylor Hites S1 EP 43 - Is a hot dog a sandwich?  What legacy do you want to leave behind?  What is humankinds greatest invention?

    7. Jalena Lesko S1 EP 47- If you had to describe yourself as a cereal what cereal would it be and why?

    8. Sam Gianettino S1 EP 47- If you had to do a top ten of your podcasts, what would your 10 have to hear podcasts, be and rational of thinking for them?

    Which podcast was your, top 5, most enjoyable and why?

    Any bloopers addition or funniest pods pack?

    "New teacher" in the world today "must know", after this year's experiences.

    Matt Sheridan S1 EP51 -If you could choose three people from any time period in history to interview for your podcast, what three would you choose/why/what would you want to ask them?

    See all my shows at tapodcast.net

    Thank you so much! 

    Sam


    25 min
  • S2|EP 38 A Graduation speech I would want to hear

    Put yourself in the chairs of someone who graduated this year or last year. What would you want to hear? Well here is 16 minutes of what I would want and need to hear. Congratulations to all the 2020 and 2021 graduates!

    Here is my outline

    • Congratulations
    • Made it through the most difficult year of my career. I applaud you for hanging in there through
      • A pandemic
        • Masks, cleaning, remote learning, being flexible.
        • A divisive election
        • Increased cell phone use.
        • You must -
          • Avoid multitasking important work - Monotask instead. Don't do math and watch twitch at the same time.       Multitasking makes those important tasks take longer.
          • Increase your personal connections with people
          • Stop playing the ultimatum game. Be giving - 100 dollars to someone
            • Research shows that unless you give about 1/2 people will screw themselves to screw you over. The ones that give extra get the biggest returns. So give extra.
            • Have a plan - See episode S2|EP 22 "Coming to terms with graduating"
            • Be open to change
            • Learn as you go
            • Work your butt off
            • Never be content with mediocrity
              • The valedictorian can still fail if the plan falls idle
              • The student struggling to find direction - can blow past them
              • The student with bad grades can blow past them.
              • There are no guarantees in life and people don't owe you.
              • You have to create your future by doing things you are annoyed with and don't want to do and are tired of doing. These are the things you should be doing.  Go after it!
              • 18 min
              • S2|EP 37 Where are they now? - Morgan Mulligan

                S2|EP 37 Where are they now? - Morgan Mulligan. Sit down with a former nursing student of mine from 2017 and hear her journey from vocational school nursing class to being a labor and delivery nurse. This is feel-good stuff for your ride to work.  As always find all my shows at tapodcast.net..

                41 min
              • S2|EP 36 Matt Lutz, John Howe, Phil Snider - Police appreciation part 2

                It is my pleasure to bring you an interview with Sheriff Matt Lutz, Deputy John Howe, and Criminal Justice instructor Phil Snider! These questions are unedited and taken from actual high school students. As we bring appreciation week to a close, this can live on and inspire those who wish to learn more about what it's like being a police officer. This is my biggest podcast to date, and if you like it consider sharing it with friends and family.

                45 min
              • S2|E35 Sheriff Matt Lutz - Police appreciation part 1

                Welcome to Police Appreciation week! Leading off is the Muskingum County Sheriff, Matthew J. Lutz. I hope this interview helps people understand what it's like to be a Police officer. Join us for 40 minutes of talk ranging from the day the tigers escaped to the trying times of today. Thanks for listening!  If you'd like to get this important topic in the ears of others consider a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.

                41 min
              • S2|EP 34 Where are they now? -James Lehner

                The Teacher Answers Podcast proudly presents another episode in the where are they now series. I had James Lehner as a student in 2014 and was always impressed by his positive vibe, politeness, and respectful attitude. Hear this amazing story from going from what James calls being "slightly timid" to a proud Marine and union electrician. You'll love this story - don't miss it.  The bit at the end is surreal to me as a teacher.  Don't forget to find all my shows at tapodcast.net.

                37 min

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              Hi, I'm Sam Griffin, host of the Teacher Answers Podcast, a 28-year veteran high school math and science teacher, and an examiner of the teenage brain. Come with me as we tackle current issues and…