Bret Dockter is an incredible educator and it is very apparent why he is the 2022 North Dakota Teacher of the Year. He is focused completely on the students having the best experience possible and turning their energies outward. Each year his sixth grade students dedicate their time, energy, and lessons towards a common service learning project. In This Episode … Read More
Show 93: Helping Students Dream One Lesson at a Time
Ramon Benavides is a dedicated father, husband, and educator. He is committed to providing opportunities to students who normally wouldn’t see them. Most of all, he is dedicated to showing his students, who see themselves in him, that they too can dream. Ramon brings an approach to his biology classes that pushes the standards forward, while focusing on the experiences … Read More
Show 90: Teaching from the Heart and Trusting Students to Perform
Time with Anthony Swann, is time well spent. He is incredibly knowledgeable in the field of best teaching, and leads with an open heart. He is passionate about giving up control and giving ownership to the students. It requires us to trust them whole-heartedly. Anthony unapologetically will always do what is best for students. He teaches from the heart and … Read More
Show 89: Journey of a Student Teacher Part 2
He’s BACK! We had the opportunity to have Anthony Wiggins, Matt’s student teacher, back on the show to talk about his first few weeks of experience in the classroom. Anthony is coming into his own as a teacher. Learning through experience, wisdom of others, and making his own mistakes. Anthony is more reflective, more confident, and brings a new energy. … Read More
Show 88: Investing in Teacher Leadership
Mike Azzalina is a centered, calm, and inspirational leader for teachers to learn from and grow with. Mike is all in on growing the teachers in his building, empowering them as instructional leaders, and sharing the fire throughout his staff. Mike is always aligning systems to create opportunities for his teachers and his students. In This Episode We Cover Strategies … Read More
