Show Notes: In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Marialice Curran (@mbfxc) and her son Curran Dee (@CurranCentral), otherwise known as Curran Central. This mother-son team from Connecticut is the brains behind the operations at DigCit Kids and are leading the way when it comes to educating students and teachers […]
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Show Notes: In this episode, I talk to educator and soon-to-be-author Dene Gainey @dene_gainey about his upcoming book, “Journey to the Y in YOU.” The book is about finding your Y (“why”). Dene also discussed his exciting opportunity to take part in the Tanzania Teaching Fellowship and how he balances […]
Show Notes: In this episode, I talk to award-winning educator Rachelle Dene Poth @Rdene915 about leading the student-centered classroom. We talk about blended and flipped learning and allowing for more student voice and choice in the classroom. Rachelle’s Bio: Rachelle Dene Poth is a Spanish and STEAM Teacher at Riverview Junior Senior High […]
Show Notes: In this episode, I talk to instructional technology coordinator Claudio Zavala @ClaudioZavalaJr about leveraging educational technology, whether or not students are creating enough content in school, and his success with his popular Flipgrid grids such as #singasong, #playasong, and #positivenoise. His #singasong grid, which is approaching its one […]
Show Notes: In this episode, I talk to principal and host of the Transformative Principal podcast Jethro Jones @jethrojones and talk to him about making the transition into the role of a school administrator, how to create buy-in with followers, and how to empower others. Jethro’s Bio: Jethro Jones, 2017 […]
Show Notes: In this episode, I interview Starr Sackstein @mssackstein, a district-level administrator, author and blogger, speaker, and fellow ASCD Emerging Leader about her thoughts about topics such as “playing the game of school,” going gradeless, and, of course, educational leadership. Starr’s Bio: Starr Sackstein is a secondary educator and school […]
Show Notes: In this episode, I interview Tara Martin @TaraMartinEDU, a district-level administrator, creator of #booksnaps, blogger, speaker, and soon-to-be-published author about her thoughts about being R.E.A.L. as an educator and the success and purpose of #booksnaps. Tara’s Bio: I’m an educator, writer, leader, and hugger. Teaching is hands down […]
Show Notes: In this episode, I interview Dr. Raye Wood @RayeWood, a national board certified teacher and doctoral candidate, about her thoughts on building and maintaining strong relationships with students and other educators. Raye’s Bio: Dr. Raye Wood is a National Board Certified Teacher who is currently teaching third grade. She […]
Show Notes: Valerie Lewis @iamvlewis, an award-winning educator and leader, discusses teacher leadership, what it means to be a teacherpreneur, and her involvement in educational movements such as #passthescopeedu and EdObstacles. Valerie’s Bio: Valerie Lewis is an educator in the Metro Atlanta area who teaches high school language arts. She […]
Show Notes: Matt Miller @jmattmiller, author of “Ditch That Textbook” and “Ditch That Homework” discusses risk-taking, making the switch from serving only students to helping grow teachers, his work with the Google Teacher Tribe, and of course the upcoming, 2nd annual digital learning conference, the “Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit.” […]