Podcast Episodes

EP281 Why planning ahead can be a form of self-care (with Lisa Woodruff)

It's a myth that "having a plan" means locking yourself into a rigid schedule from which you can't deviate. Knowing the things you want to experience…

3 years, 1 month ago

EP280 Where I'm at: Reflections on who I've become as a person and educator

This is the 2nd episode in my 3 part summer podcast series offering a deep dive into my personal story: where I've been, where I'm at, and where I'm …

3 years, 1 month ago

EP279 Summit sneak peek: K-12 teachers share their favorite timesaving tips & tricks

The first FREE online summit focused entirely on saving teachers time is happening July 10th and 11th!

The 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Online Summit is:…

3 years, 2 months ago

EP278 How I got here: Reflections on 20 years of sharing teaching ideas online

I'm getting deeply personal and vulnerable in this 3 part summer podcast series, and sharing things with you that I've NEVER talked about publicly be…

3 years, 2 months ago

EP277 Can you do "fewer things, better" when there's a staff shortage?

If you're constantly covering for absent colleagues, supporting temporary hires in your building, or otherwise taking on additional duties because th…

3 years, 3 months ago

EP276 Finding flow: How to teach productivity strategies to students

We all want students to be self-directed in their learning and take initiative to figure things out for themselves. We want them to think critically …

3 years, 3 months ago

EP275 What does it mean to "bring the best version of yourself" to the classroom? (with Elena Aguilar)

Who you ARE matters just as much as what you DO. How can you show up as the best version of yourself each day, not only for students, but in every as…

3 years, 4 months ago

EP274 Unlocking new ways to see learning—and ourselves—through STEM practices (w/ Jason McKenna)

As a child, I didn't think I was a "math and science" person. But you know what I did like?

Robots.

Robotics would have been an easy inroad into scie…

3 years, 4 months ago

EP273 The power of asking better questions for self-reflection

When it feels like there's no good answers, that may be a sign that we're not asking useful questions. If we can frame our thinking with better quest…

3 years, 5 months ago

EP272 The neuroscience of co-thriving with students (with. Dr. Rebecca Branstetter)

Want some practical strategies backed by brain research that can help you and your students co-thrive together?

My guest today is Dr. Rebecca Branste…

3 years, 5 months ago