Top of the Class

Top of the Class is so excited about this episode because we know just how powerful this topic is! Today, Meredith and Emily will be chatting about how to build momentum in our schools and classrooms through STEAM or Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. So, climb aboard this podcast “STEAM” boat as we dive a bit deeper with today’s special guests, Cori Araza & Marni Landry.

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Our Extra Credit episodes are shorter than normal episodes. Our goal is to share helpful tips to make your life as an educator a bit easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable! In this Extra Credit episode, Meredith and Emily outline 5 ways to help make your classroom more engaging. We all know that an engaging classroom leads to better learning! Also, as always, we love your feedback, so please feel free to tweet us any thoughts or ideas on Twitter using our handle @GCU_TOTC. GO LOPES! Ok…now ready, set, and here we go!

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It is a new year and there is no better way than to kick it off with a new episode of Top of the Class! Take a listen as hosts Emily Pottinger and Dr. Meredith Critchfield chat with assistant professor and former K-12 educator, Katy Long. In this episode we’re talking about our language learners: what’s it mean to be a language learner, how we can support their language development, and how to make sure they’re culturally valued in the classroom. Happy podcasting and happy New Year! Also, we LOVE your feedback, so please feel free to tweet us any thoughts or ideas on Twitter using our handle @GCU_TOTC. GO LOPES!

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In this month’s Top of the Class podcast episode, “From the Parent Point of View,” hosts Emily Pottinger and Dr. Meredith Critchfield chat with associate professors, former K-12 educators, husband-wife duo, and parents of two Tom Dyer and Dr. Rebekah Dyer about what parents really think of teachers. We chat about ways teachers can improve relationships with parents, as well as the big “dos” and “do-nots” when communicating with parents.  We LOVE your feedback, so please feel free to tweet us any thoughts or ideas on Twitter using our handle @GCU_TOTC. GO LOPES!

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As teachers, we wear a lot of hats and help dozens of students every day, but we also want to make sure we pay attention to ourselves. We can’t pour from an empty cup! In our latest Top of the Class episode, “Practicing Mindfulness as an Educator,’’ your hosts Emily Pottinger and Dr. Meredith Critchfield discuss ways for us, as teachers, to be mindful and take care of ourselves — all so we can best support our students! This episode is jam-packed with tips and tricks on how to practice mindfulness as an educator. PS: We LOVE your feedback, so please feel free to tweet us any thoughts or ideas on Twitter using our handle @GCU_TOTC. GO LOPES!

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