A Conversation with Ricky Carbajal II

Elijah CarbajalShut Up and Teach

I had the privilege to chat with Uniter States Marine, welding instructor, and my oldest brother, Ricky Carbajal II (Ricky Ray). This special interview was a lot of fun for me. We chatted about his service in the Marine Corps and why it’s important to passionately teach what we are passionate about. I hope enjoy the episode! MORE EPISODES

Branding Your Classroom

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When you think of a brand of an item, a lot of ideas and concepts can come to mind, one of which is community. In today’s episode, find out how creating a brand for your classroom can create a sense of belonging.   MORE EPISODES

A Conversation from the Couch (ft. Tracey Taylor)

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A spontaneous conversation I had with my (at the time) girlfriend, Tracey Taylor. Tracey is my wife, a landscape painter and photographer, as well as a middle school art teacher, living and working in Albuquerque, NM. Listen to our first conversation in what will be a mini-series of episodes. MORE EPISODES

The Shut Up and Teach Mentality

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In this pilot episode, I give the backstory of the phrase “Shut up and teach”. This phrase really has grown and developed into more than a call to set aside our problems and negative emotions. It’s a call to bid apathy in the classrooms farewell.  Listen to learn more about why I am passionate about this message. MORE EPISODES