We Teach Inspired!!

We Teach Inspired!!

By Wilkie V. Law III M.EdEducation
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We Teach Inspired!! episodes

  • The LED Project #65: Creating Classroom Enviroments w/ Hannah Schrempp
    On this episode we talk with Hannah Schrempp about creating classroom transformations and classroom environments! Hannah teaches at a charter school in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and has created some of the coolest classroom transformations we have seen. Our favorite activity was her "Shark Tank" in which students had to pitch products to 'investors' she brought in from the community and our favorite classroom transformation was her "Mario World" review! You can see both of these if you follow her Instagram @mrssclassroomcraziness. Along with her talk on teaching minority students and classroom transformations there was one thing she said that has stuck with us. When asked about advice she would give teachers she asked the question, "If you were a student would you choose to be in your classroom?" So, would you?? It is the simple questions like these that can often have the greatest impact on our teaching. We hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast and we're grateful to Hannah for coming on the show!
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    48 min
  • The LED Project #62: Teaching Special Thinkers w/ Gabrielle Dixon
    On this episode of the podcast Kyle is joined by Gabrielle Dixon. Please forgive the crickets in the background, but Gabrielle was sitting outside during our talk! We're excited to get to meet Gabrielle in person at Teach Your Heart Out Las Vegas at the end of this month as she is doing wonderful things for her special education students. During this podcast we talked about her passion for working with adults and children with disabilities impacts her work in the classroom. Gabrielle discussed the importance of play and hands on activities for both regular and special education students and explained what she refers to as "heavy work." Heavy work is a tool that she uses for both over and under responsive students to help them work through their bodies and build skills. These can be activities that rang from hanging up backpacks to pushing carts down the hall. She summed up what she strives to do saying that you have to sell yourself to kids and the job of teacher is to be a reinforcer. This was a pleasant conversation that we hope you'll enjoy as well and if you teach special ed. please connect with Gabrielle!
    Instagram: @teachingspecialthinkers
    https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-Special-Thinkers-Gabrielle-Dixon
    If you have questions we'd love to hear from you!
    Instagram: @valueaddsvalue
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    52 min
  • The LED Project #60: The Power of Yet w/ Our Elementary Daze
    On this episode we were joined on the podcast by Lilly and Sarah from @ourelemenatrydaze on Instagram. This conversation was all about the growth mindset versus the fixed mindset and the power of the word yet! We discussed with these exceptional ladies how they have strived to maintain a healthy balance by overcoming teacher guilt and growing in our ability to say no. One of the many things Lilly and Sarah talked about was how they feel the most authentically themselves around their students because its an environment that is free from judgement. This was such a powerful statement to us because we've all struggled with fear of judgement, but these ladies embrace that in their classroom they have created a culture that is free of judgement. This was such a fun and inspiring conversation that we know will add value to you. If you're not following these ladies do that now! Thanks for your support of education and our podcast!
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    52 min
  • The LED Project #61: Success Speaks Loudly w/ Michelle Ferre
    On episode 61 we were joined by Michelle Ferre who created the vlog on YouTube "Pocketful of Primary." During this conversation Michelle talked about how she has grown her Youtube channel to over 100,000 subscribers from its beginning as a way for her to reflect on what was a rough first year teaching. Michelle also opened up about her experience training for and running the Boston Marathon with temperatures in the 30s and constant rain! What Michelle strives to do with her vlog is to give teachers all of the insights that she wished she had as a new teacher while building an incredibly collaborative community. She talked about how she still fears sharing her struggles and how she works to use those struggles to be authentic. If you're struggling Michelle's Youtube and social media is a place where you will find inspiration and a community of likeminded individuals.
    Here is how to connect with Michelle:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4ktrnK_jWG1mC7U7fNphA
    Instagram: @pocketfulofprimary
    To connect with us:
    Instagram: @valueaddsvalue
    Facebook: Lighthouse Educator Development
    52 min
  • The LED Project #57: Lightbulb Moments w/ Brittany Akers
    On this episode of the podcast we had exciting conversation with Brittany Akers. Brittany (IG: @elementary_magic) is a teacher in Virginia who is so passionate about her work in the classroom. She told a story of how she was impacted by her kindergarten teacher in a powerful way and when she recently reconnected with that teacher she had a note that brittany had written her many years ago. It was lightbulb moments that make Brittany such a powerful educator. We talked about using technology in a 1 to 1 Chromebook setting, what it means to be a champion for kids, and how relationships make everything easier in the classroom. It's had not to be excited about teaching when listening to Brittany!
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    47 min
  • The LED Project #58: Project Wayfinder w/ Patrick Cook-Deegan
    Patrick Cook-Deegan is the founder and director of Project Wayfinder. Project Wayfinder’s mission is to inspire our next generation to become intentional meaning-makers empowered to contribute to the world around them. At Project Wayfinder, they believe that school has the possibility to be a transformative and profound experience for young people that sparks their passion and curiosity. To create such an experience, our schools need to nurture a sense of meaningfulness and emphasize why life is valuable. Project Wayfinder is a contribution towards re-imagining adolescent education. During this conversation Patrick discusses how and why he created Project Wayfinder out of the D-School at Standford, how they serve both teachers and students, and tells a few stories of the success schools are having with their program. Of the ten core traits the Project Wayfinder program aims to teach kids he listed purpose, resourcefulness, and gratitude as the traits that have the biggest impact on kids. If you're looking for way to help your students or staff find greater purpose within their education then you owe it to yourself to learn more about Project Wayfinder! To learn more about Project Wayfinder visit their website projectwayfinder.com or follow them on Instagram @projectwayfinder.
    What topics would have an impact on you if we discussed them in greater detail? Whom should we bring on as a guest?
    Let us know!
    Instagram: @valueaddsvalue
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    38 min
  • The LED Project #59: This Is Not a Test w/Jose Vilson
    Jose Vilson has been a math teacher in NYC for the last 13 years and is the author of the book THIS IS NOT A TEST. During our conversation Jose spoke of how his choir teacher taught him how to use his voice and how to use it well. That is what he strives to do in his professional life. Use his voice and use it well. Jose spoke on the podcast on a variety of topics that center on how the educational system can be dehumanizing. He spoke on the power of our collective victories as teachers, how we must always follow our intuition, and the importance of creating culture so our schools "feel right". He also articulated how we must elevate our profession through a combination of changes in policy and changing the cultural consciousness of the role of teachers in our country. It was a powerful podcast you won't want to miss!!
    You can connect with Jose on Twitter @theJLV, on Instagram @thejosevilson, and thejosevilson.com!
    What are you plans to grow over the summer? How are you going to improve your craft?
    Share your answer with us!
    Instagram: @valueaddsvalue
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    53 min
  • The LED Project #54: Don't Fear Mistakes w/ Mitchel Meighen
    On episode #54 of the podcast Kyle has a great conversation with Apple Distinguished Educator award winner Mitchel Meighen. During the conversation Kyle and Mitchel talk about everything from the sometimes jagged perception of education to learning through social media. Mitchel is incredibly insightful as an educator and very skilled in the use of technology in the classroom. While talking about the use of technology in the class he pointed out that technology and the apps they provide are what our students are going to have to use in the real world. He believes that students need to self monitor their use of technology and learn from the consequences. When Mitchel was asked about how technology intersects with teaching and learning he described the world as 'fluid' and how in a fluid world he is willing to try things in his classroom and accept the results as they come. He summed it up by saying that we have to accept that we will make mistakes and if we accept that we don't have to worry about them. It was a great conversation that we know you'll enjoy. If you are finding value in the show it would mean the world to use if you would rate us on iTunes. We want to reach as many people as possible and the more good ratings we get the easier that becomes.
    To connect with Mitchel follow him on Instagram @mr_meighen or on Facebook as Meet Meighen The Classroom!
    To connect with us as always we're @valueaddsvalue on Instagram, Lighthouse Educator Development on Facebook and email us at [email protected]!
    48 min
  • The LED Project Podcast #56: Reading is the Prize w/ Fletcher Nelson
    On episode #56 of the podcast Kyle has a chat with Fletcher Nelson (_thirdgradeswag)! This was such an enjoyable conversation about giving students choice, the power of having fun in the classroom, and why we should ask for help. Fletcher teaches third grade in northern Minnesota has so many helpful tips and tricks for teachers. One of my favorites is that he uses a wireless doorbell to monitor the noise level in his classroom. It is a cheap and simple way for him to work with a group at one station and monitor the volume of the rest of the students. Fletcher's passion for reading and helping students find things to read that make them happy is remarkable. He said it best, "reading is the prize." We hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast and please connect with Fletcher on line to learn more about the awesome work he's doing!
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    Instagram: @valueaddsvalue
    Facebook: Lighthouse Educator Development
    39 min

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Teaching is one of the most difficult professions on the planet. It is something that you feel down to your bones. It takes energy and devotion to find success in the classroom. Most importantly it…