Hey Designers, Our younger children may be digital natives, but they still need explicit instruction in using technology. Designers, let’s welcome our special guest, Debbie Tannenbaum. Debbie, a passionate advocate for digital literacy in young learners who shares her insights on teaching children to navigate digital tools, fostering critical thinking, and sparking creativity. Learn how she ditches traditional, algorithmic instructions, … Read More
59 Supporting Multilingual Superstars: A Deep Dive into Bilingual Education with Andrea Bitner
You might not realize it, but the child sitting next to yours in their third-grade classroom could be a budding multilingual superstar. Join me, Dr. Michele Schmidt Moore, as I sit down with the seasoned educator and English language learner teacher, Andrea Bitner, to discover the fascinating intricacies of supporting multilingual students in education. Andrea, with her 23 years of … Read More
58 Be REAL & Reach Your Goals with Tara Martin
Today we are talking with Tara Martin, author of the books BE REAL and Cannonball In, a children’s book. I left this conversation with Tara inspired and energized to write the book that I always said I would write. Perhaps you have a goal that you have been putting off. Tara shares how we can free our minds to take … Read More
57 How Atomic Interactions Create Your Relationships with Livia Chan
Hey Designers. Today we are talking to Livia Chan about relationships, the relationships we have with ourselves, and how to enrich our lives through our connections with each other. Livia Chan is a head teacher, writer, and presenter deeply passionate about community, leading with heart and positivity, and seeing relationships as gifts. Connect with the Host Dr. Michele Schmidt Moore … Read More
56 The Stories We Tell Ourselves with Alexis Shepard, The Afroeducator
Hey Designers, Today we are talking to Alexis Shepard, also known as the AfroEducator. Alexis shares with us her story of leaving the classroom and her vision for how educators can change the stories they tell themselves to create a more fulfilling teaching experience. Even if you are not an educator, you can learn much about reenvisioning your life from … Read More