The Ask Adam and Ryan Show

The Ask Adam and Ryan Show

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The Ask Adam and Ryan Show episodes

  • Episode 23
    1. What got you into education?
    2. You taught for a number of years, what made you want to become an administrator?
    3. Who are 5 people in education that have made the biggest impact on your life and how did they do it?
    4. You’re writing a leadership book right now, what’s the book about and what’s it like writing with two other people?
    5. If you could give advice to parents about raising their kids, what would it be and why?
    6. Do you have any other books you want to write?
    7. What’s your long term goal as an educator?

      8. Lightning Round: What is your favorite color? What is your favorite word? What is your least favorite word? What sound or noise do you love? What sound or noise do you dislike? Who would like to see on a new banknote? What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? What profession other than your own, would you not want to attempt? What is the last book you read? What is your favorite children's book? If you were a breakfast cereal, what breakfast cereal would you be and why?

      18 min
    8. Episode 22

      In this episode Adam and Ryan discuss the following questions:

      1. What is an area or areas that you feel credential programs need to do a better job preparing teacher candidates in?
      2. I am a principal at a school where there is little turnover. I have tried to model behavior and motivate my staff, but there is still a huge group that doesn’t do what is best for kids. What do you recommend?
      3. As a teacher what are three things that you feel I should focus on every day?
      4. When you are interviewing to hire for a teaching position, how is your interview structured?
      5. When you are interviewing to hire an administrator, how is your interview structured?
        6. 23 min
      6. Episode 21

        In this episode, Adam and Ryan discuss the following:

        1. How he (Adam)  approaches teachers/educators who are hesitant about using technology in the classroom?
        2. What role do relationships play with students that are not gaining academically? Do you feel that they still matter if there are no academic gains?
        3. How about ideas for breaking students out of doing the average. They seem excited and are engaged, then turn in just average or in many cases far less than average. The system of spoon feeding created it, how can we undo it?
        4. Any tips for fostering intrinsic motivation in Ss that otherwise lack it?
        5. When you walk into the classroom, what do expect the teacher to do be doing and the students to be doing?
          6. 25 min
        6. Episode 20

          On this weeks episode, Ryan asks Adam the following questions:

          1. What do you tell people when they ask you what you do for a living?
          2. So you just wrote a book about Empowering Girls. Why did you feel it was important to write?
          3. What do you tell people when they say they don’t have time?
          4. What is your advice to parents that want their kids to be innovative and a creator?
          5. Anybody that follows you on social media sees how busy you are. Why do you feel that it is important to continue to put out that much content? How does your wife feel about you sharing your life with the world?
          6. What is the hardest thing about writing a book?What is the best thing?
          7. Who are 5 people in education that have made the biggest impact on your life and how did they do it?

            8. Lightning Round: What is your favorite color? What is your favorite word? What is your least favorite word? What sound or noise do you love? What sound or noise do you dislike? Who would like to see on a new banknote? What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? What professional other than your own, would you not want to attempt? What is the last book you read? What is your favorite children's book?If you were a breakfast cereal, what breakfast cereal would you be and why?

            22 min
          8. Episode 19

            On this episode Adam and Ryan discuss the following:

            1. Best advice for transitioning/incorporating differentiated instruction/learning.
            2. How do you recommend teachers be mindful of that work-life balance when all these necessary layers of RTI, PLC, collaborative planning, conferences, community involvement, etc.? Teachers do all the things.
            3. What are your favorite blogs and websites to learn from?
            4. If you could go back to teaching what grade or subject would you teach and why?
            5. What is one thing you have not done that you wish you would have?
              6. 18 min
            6. Episode 18

              In this episode Adam and Ryan discuss the following questions:

              1. How do you feel about year-round school compared to a traditional school calendar?
              2. What is your favorite thing about education right now?
              3. What are your thoughts about homework K-5?
              4. How do you keep everyone around you positive and motivated during crunch time? (state tests and end of year?)
              5. Do you have a tried and true way or process of goal setting with kids?
                6. 20 min
              6. Episode 17

                In this Episode, Ryan and Adam discuss the following: 

                1. End of the year budget and supply lists are being made. What are some must needs or materials that have benefited learning that need to make the list? 

                2.Before you make a major decision or change a policy, who do you consult who is NOT an employee? 

                3. What do you recommend kids do over the summer months to continue their education?

                4.  This time of year always seems to be stressful. What are you doing to make sure that you stay focused and positive for the rest of the year?

                5. What have you done to connect with younger grades at your school? Getting them ready for next year?

                21 min
              7. Episode 16
                1. How do you handle negative colleagues?
                2. If we all talk about constant change needed- when will it actually come from the top? Homework, stand. Tests etc?
                3. How do you feel about allowing students in middle school (6-8 grade) to carry their cell phones throughout the day. They are not being used in the classrooms for educational purposes. Our principal feels they aren't safe in their lockers?? 
                4. How do you handle discussions with parents and teachers regarding a highly disruptive student and the learning/rights of the other students in the class while ensuring the rights and privacy of the child in question?
                5. What is one podcast that you are listening right now and you recommend other to listen to?
                  6. 19 min
                6. Episode 15

                  In this episode Adam and Ryan discuss the following questions:

                  1. If you have an interview for an admin position and you only have 30 minutes to talk to the school district, what do you talk about and what do you make sure to include.
                  2. How involved have you been (or not) in steering your own kids towards exceptional educators classes, or away from burnt out educators classes?
                  3. What’s a critical interview question that you ask in interviews that will tell you all you need to know about your potential hire?
                  4. Why in education do teachers not want to share all the things happening in their classroom?
                  5. If you had three wishes for education what would they be? 
                    6. 14 min
                  6. Episode 14

                    In this episode Adam and Ryan discuss the following questions:

                    1. What do you do when someone takes a tweet/graphic and has negative comments about it on social media?
                    2. I’m thinking about getting my masters, what do you think?
                    3. What do you do if you’re frustrated with your class?
                    4. I’m thinking about getting my Google certification, what are your thoughts?
                    5. I’m currently an Assistant Principal and want to become a Principal, what advice do you have on the process?
                      6. 19 min

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                    The Adam and Ryan Show talks about education, life, and more. They answer listeners questions as they tell stories from their journey through education and life.