Craig Randall‘s experience as a counselor, coach, teacher, and principal set him up perfectly to develop a model of teacher observation focused on building trusting relationships that spark teaching and learning growth. As the author of Trust-Based Observations, Craig is on a mission to change the world of teacher observations to a model of support that fosters risk-taking, innovation, and … Read More
Season 4, Episode 6: Interview with Matthew Joseph
Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively portrays our disenfranchised populations. I’m your host, Charles Williams. An urban educator for more than 15 years, a current school principal in Chicago, an … Read More
Episode 32: Let’s talk about Perfectionism W/ A. Grace Martin
Hi Y’all, we’re back with a brand new episode! Our guest, A. Grace Martin, teaches a high school science teacher, self-help author, mentor, wife, and mom. As the Wellness Potential Teacher, she helps burned-out educators get through the illusions of perfectionism to become efficient, thriving high performers. She also has an online course called Essential Self Care. I hope you … Read More
EP83: Is Growth Mindset Really Equitable for All?
In Episode 83 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Growth Mindset and whether or not it is equitable practice for everyone in our classrooms spaces. Chey and Pav start the episode by talking about the differences between Growth and Fixed Mindset, where and from whom these theories and pedagogies arose, and then go into their own ideas … Read More
Episode 31: Book Talk W/ CJ Reynolds AKA “Real Rap With Reynolds”
Hi Y’all, we’re back with a brand new episode! Our guest, CJ Reynolds, teaches high school Literature and The History of Hip-Hop in West Philadelphia. Cj’s uses Hip Hop is to engage and empower his students. Moreover, Cj’s bare-bones teaching philosophy is simple: In the classroom, relationships are king, and education is only ever about the students. Lastly, CJ is … Read More