Podcast Episodes

EP213 The breaking point that led to my sabbatical (and what's next)

The spring and summer of 2020 were some of the darkest times of my life, both personally and professionally. In this episode, I want to offer a bit m…

5 years, 6 months ago

EP212 The train's leaving the station. Are you on board?

For 2021, I want to have a single-minded focus on the destination ahead. A train can't go in multiple directions at once.

So, what is my mission? My …

5 years, 6 months ago

EP211 Find the small good things. Take the next right steps.

This is a deeply personal podcast episode, so if you're new here, I encourage you to revisit previous eps that are probably going to be more helpful …

5 years, 10 months ago

EP210 How to be quietly subversive and make the standards meaningful (with Dr. Robyn Jackson)

What happens when you're asked to follow bad pedagogy or teach topics that seem irrelevant for kids? You can do exactly as you're told...or you can q…

5 years, 10 months ago

EP209 For the teachers who are not okay right now...

I decided to scrap the topic I had planned for this week and speak to the teachers who feel like they're drowning. I know what's expected right now o…

5 years, 10 months ago

EP208 The best ideas from the Distance Learning Playbook: An uplifting convo with Doug of Fisher & Frey

"We didn't forget how to be teachers. It's the same passion, engagement, and relationships — you already know how to do that. What we have to learn i…

5 years, 10 months ago

EP207 Do you hold these 3 limiting beliefs about students?

If you're frustrated with kids who don't seem to be putting forth any effort, this episode can help you shift your mindset and think about the proble…

5 years, 11 months ago

EP206 Humanizing your classroom so kids are known, valued, respected, & safe (with Dave Stuart Jr.)

When teaching from a distance — either 6 feet away or remotely — it can feel challenging to get to know your students well.

"The top thing we can do …

5 years, 11 months ago

EP205 When doing your best just isn't good enough...

Sometimes what you're able to give is not sufficient.

It's frustrating when you know what you're capable of under optimal circumstances, but also kno…

5 years, 11 months ago

EP204 Differentiation: What new opportunities are possible now?

Breakout rooms are transforming how we do one-on-one conferencing and small group work.

There are so many things we CAN'T do right with kids, so in t…

5 years, 11 months ago