If Not Ed | Hedreich Nichols | Myths of Summative Assessment

Tom SchimmerThe Tom Schimmer Podcast

In Don’t @ Me (2:11), Tom opens this week by talking about what career he would have chosen had he not gone into education. Then, Tom is joined by author and podcast host Hedreich Nichols (14:14) for a conversation about the anti-racism work and what it means to be a culturally responsive educator.  Finally, in Assessment Corner (1:02:55), Tom deconstructs … Read More

Episode #125: Suzanne DeMallie

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Suzanne DeMallie was an ordinary CPA and mother of three prior to 2005. That’s when she was told that her son had an auditory processing disorder, and she began researching information to learn more about his diagnosis and how she could help him. But what she uncovered was a much greater problem that impacted every student in the typical classroom. … Read More

What’s Happened to Us? | Brian Butler | Common Assessments

Tom SchimmerThe Tom Schimmer Podcast

In Don’t @ Me (3:50), Tom opens this week by questioning why we’ve collectively become so brazen and disrespectful towards others. Then, Tom is joined by friend and colleague Brian Butler (16:03) for a conversation about why gifted education should be the floor for all learners if we are to achieve true equity in our schools.  Finally, in Assessment Corner … Read More

Present as Epilogue | Rachel Carrillo Fairchild | No Point-Fives

Tom SchimmerThe Tom Schimmer Podcast

In Don’t @ Me (1:48), Tom shares a daily habit that has contributed to both his personal and professional success. Then, Tom is joined by author, speaker, and expert Rachel Carrillo Fairchild (10:29) for a discussion on how we effectively and efficiently support Multilingual Learners. Finally, in Assessment Corner (56:36), Tom focuses on why we should not include point-fives (.5) … Read More

Episode #26: Sarah Thomas

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Sarah Thomas, Ph.D is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of #EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the 2017 ISTE … Read More