Episode #282: Dr. Marcy Roan

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Marcy is a veteran educator who has spent most of her career as a coach of teachers and school leaders.  Her experiences at the classroom, school, district, and state levels provide a unique perspective for educators looking to transform schools and drive student achievement. Dr. Roan is an accomplished school leader with proven results at the elementary and middle school … Read More

Show 124: Creating Engagement through Sound, Quality Instruction

Ken EhrmannpowerED Up Podcast

Weston Kieschnick is a gift to education, teacher, administrator, speaker, and author, and changing the lives of teachers. His passion is in good teaching, and empowering teachers to do that well. His mission has always been to take the knowledge we know and blend it to meet the students of today. His first book Bold School was ahead of its … Read More

3 Strategies to Boost Students’ Speaking and Writing Skills

Stephan HughesBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better

TL;DR: Substitution tables are a helpful tool for students to practice using different words and expressions. They also help improve their vocabulary and confidence in English communication. Pre-teaching lexical bundles and collocations aids vocabulary and fluency development. They familiarize students with common word groups and natural phrase combinations. Assigning timed speaking and writing activities encourages clear and efficient expression. This … Read More

Episode #239: Vicki Wilson

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Vicki Wilson is an educator, serving children and the field for over 28 years as a teacher and principal. She is passionate about education and strive to make it better every day.  I am particularly interested in educator learning, leadership, organizational change, progressive and innovative practices in education, and leveraging best practices at school to make an improvement so that … Read More

Episode #211: Ashley Hubner

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Ashley Hubner is an Instructional Coach and Curriculum Specialist who has served in many roles in education from elementary school teacher to Curriculum Lead. Her degrees include a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, and Principal Certification. She served 13 years in the public school system, then transitioned into an educational consultant role where she has … Read More