Teaching Middle School is hard. There are layers and layers of developmental science that teach us educators all about the why’s and how’s and when’s and wow’s of adolescence. Socially, new social circles are emerging. Diverse opinions are converging. Physically and emotionally, young emerging adults feel like roller coasters who are operating at unstoppable and slow moving speeds (that often … Read More
Episode 97: Beyond the Desk with Katie Powell
AMLE Middle Level Programs Director Katie Powell joins Darrin on the show to share the joys of middle school, administrator supports available from AMLE, and the role of community connections in middle level schools. Katie also dishes on her books ‘Boredom Busters’ and ‘Frustration Busters’ along with a heartwarming story of a former student. That, plus your #PepTalk on this … Read More
Episode 68: When Calling Parents isn’t Your Calling with Crystal Frommert
If you ask an educator, “What’s your favorite part of your job?” It is highly unlikely they will say, “Communicating with parents.” But the reality is, educators have to do it. Crystal Frommert literally wrote the book on this topic and stopped by the show to share her expertise and tips for parent communication. That, plus a #PepTalk and more … Read More
Episode 46: A Next Level Conversation with Jonathan Alsheimer
What does authentic student engagement look like? How should schools work to tell their story? What can today’s school leaders do to help teachers right now? Tune in to an awesome conversation with middle school teacher and speaker Jonathan Alsheimer to find out. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
Episode 32: The “IT Factor” with Dean Packard
What does it take to cultivate meaningful relationships in your community? How do you ensure new staff buy in? Check out this conversation with middle school principal Dean Packard to find out. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
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