In Podcast Episode 51 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Dr. Megan Sweet, a single mom who has been in education for more than 25 years as a teacher, school administrator, and school district leader. She co-hosts The Mindful Schools Podcast and The Awakening Educator Podcast, and recently authored “An Educator’s Guide For Using Your 3 … Read More
Listen to the Students with Rachel Tugutu & Eliel Koudougnon
In Episode 52 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with two former students, Eliel & Rachel. Their big dream is to create a space in the education system where they can learn not only the base curriculum, but skills that they can carry and use in their future. It’s important to make students partners with educators so … Read More
Episode #1: James Divine
James Divine is a middle school band + orchestra teacher in Colorado Springs, CO. He has 22 years’ experience teaching music. When he isn’t teaching, he is a professional speaker, has written 4 books, plays saxophone at local venues and is the host of the Music Educators Podcast. He also has many funny YouTube videos featuring Papa Jimmy and Jimmy … Read More
Episode #3: Mechele Newell
Dr. Mechele Newell is a 2nd/3rd grade teacher/Change Agent/Advocate for the under-represented/under-privileged youth and leader in her local ministry in the Bay Area. A former laboratory scientist, she supports youth and education in the local community by volunteering in local public and private schools. What caused her to get into K-12 was the time she was coaching girls’ bball. This … Read More
Episode #6: Frankie Mendoza
Frankie Mendoza is the Dean of Culture and Restorative Justice Coordinator at IDEA Public Schools in Austin, TX. His campus is in its 13th consecutive year of sending 100% of its seniors to college. IDEA has a “No Excuses” philosophy- students can succeed and achieve great things, no matter what neighborhood they’re from. He’s been at his current school since … Read More