What Works For Me

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What Works For Me episodes

February 03 Authentic Assessment
In this episode we talk about authentic assessment with Kaitlyn Miller. Kaitlyn serves at Concordia Prep in Towson, MD. She is the World Languages Dept. Chair. You can reach her at [email protected]
17 min
January 27 Ep 86 Graphic Novels
This week we talk with Dr. Amy Stradtmann about using graphic novels in the classroom. Dr. Stradtmann is an Associate Professor of Education and the Middle Level Education Program Director at CUNE. You can reach her at [email protected].
12 min
January 20 Ep 85 Mr. Rogers Part 2
This week we continue a conversation we had with Dr. Drew Gerdes about Mr. Rogers.
28 min
January 13 Ep 84 Pi Day
This week we talk about Pi Day with Aaron Hallien. Aaron serves as the 8th grade teacher at Immanuel Lutheran in Washington, MO.

You can reach him at [email protected] with all your Pi related questions.
17 min
January 06 Introducing Tom Wrege
Today we get to know Dr. Tom Wrege, the new executive director of LEA.
17 min
December 22, 2025 A Reading of Luke 2
Our annual tradition of the Luke 2 reading is here! This year, read by Dr. Tom Wrege.

A savior is born! Merry Christmas!
6 min
December 16, 2025 Ep 83 Inspiring Students to Want to go to Religion Class
This week we talk about how to inspire students to want to go to religion class with Rev. Dr. Mark Hoehner.

You can find his book at https://halopublishing.com/authors/mark-r-hoehner/
23 min
December 09, 2025 Ep 82 Mr. Rogers Part 1
This week we speak with Dr. Drew Gerdes about what we can learn from Mr. Rogers in our classrooms. This was a great episode, and there will be a part two! Keep an eye out for that one.

You can reach Dr. Gerdes with your questions at [email protected]
22 min
December 02, 2025 Ep 81 Academic Brackets
This week we talk about engaging classroom activities with David Hasseldahl. You can reach David at [email protected]
15 min
November 25, 2025 Ep 80 Boys as Readers with Crystal Zahn
This week we talk about how to get boys reading, especially middle school boys.

Our guest this week is Crystal Zahn. Crystal teaches 7th and 8th grade at Divine Redeemer in Harland, WI.

You can reach her at [email protected]
14 min

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Each week we speak with teachers from across the country about their classrooms. They share the tips, tricks, and strategies that they use to teach well. They share, "What Works for Me."