Dan Fouts is a practicing high school social studies teacher from the Chicagoland area with 30 years of experience. In this role he has led curriculum teams, served as departmental instructional coach and spearheaded the creation of a philosophy elective which he has taught for 10 years. Critical thinking, love of questioning and conversation are what Dan values most in … Read More
John VanDusen: What’s a Flivver?
Join Jeff & Adam as they get back to some interviews with some even greater people! John VanDusen BIO: After returning from my first deployment to Baghdad, I was hired to teach 8th grade in L’Anse, MI, about 90 miles from my hometown. After several years of teaching and coaching, and another deployment, this time to Afghanistan, I was able … Read More
Episode 56 with Aviva Levin: Put a bit of improv into your lessons!
Aviva grew up in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada as an only child, though she had plenty of imaginary friends. She was incredibly shy until she discovered a love of theater in the fourth grade, which allowed her to fake being outgoing until she woke up one day and realized she was no longer shy! Aviva became a Social Studies and … Read More
Episode #129: Debbie Godfrey
Debbie Godfrey has helped parents around the world for 30 years. She helps parents go from despair to hope with practical, hands-on ideas. Parents that take Debbie’s workshops leave ready to try new ideas with their children. Through her business, POSITIVE PARENTING in schools and community centers around the world. Debbie is recognized for her humor and compassion while teaching … Read More
Reinventing Culture | Episode 26 with Dr. Courtney Plotts
Dr. Courtney Plotts is a dynamic keynote speaker, author and professor. Dr. Plotts is the National Chair of the Council For At-Risk Student Education and Professional Standards, the country’s only organization that provides standards for working with marginalized and nontraditional students in Kindergarten to college. Her role as National Chair includes training, consulting, and research. Her subject matter expertise has … Read More