In this week’s Aspire to lead episode, Dave Schmittou discusses ways to confront your own thinking and how to challenge the status quo. But the aim of our conversation is not to provide a step-by-step, one size fits all solution. Instead, the goal is to create a spark that inspires you to engage in difficult conversations. In this episode, we … Read More
Respectful Engagement | Dave Schmittou | AP Exam Format
In Don’t @ Me (1:50), Tom opens by contemplating the rules of “respectful” engagement when debating contentious issues. Then, Tom is joined by education author & speaker Dave Schmittou (8:55) for a conversation about his new book (co-authored with Katelyn Giordano) entitled, “Poking the Bear: A guide for engaging in the conversations that matter most.” Finally, in Assessment Corner (54:52), … Read More
Episode 43: Poking the Bear with Katelyn Giordano
Some people avoid difficult conversations. Katelyn Giordano meets them head on. Her new book, written in collaboration with Dr. Dave Schmittou, provides perspectives and strategies to jump into the tough topics. Katelyn discusses the book, working with Dave, curriculum leadership, and focusing on skills in our classrooms. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES