Natalie Vardabasso is an Education Consultant, Speaker, Podcast Host who has served as a high school and middle school teacher, instructional coach, and assessment lead in a K-12 context where she led her community through assessment and grading transformation. Her mission is to reimagine education through a liberating praxis, and she is currently doing that as a full-time consultant, host of … Read More
Episode #250: Ryan Steuer
Ryan Steuer inspires educators across the country as the founder of Magnify Learning, a PBL professional development organization that equips educators to engage learners, tackle boredom, and transform classrooms. Prior to founding Magnify Learning, Ryan was an engineer for a Fortune 50 company, 8th grade English teacher, and missionary. He shares his education and leadership insights through PBL Simplified the book, which … Read More
50 – three students + a teacher
such a fitting episode to quietly celebrate 50 episodes. an emotional journey this week as i was reunited with three former students who each hold a special, SPECIAL place in my heart. just another moment to share that YOU matter. the love, care, compassion, empathy, + inclusion you shower on each student may come back 1000-fold when you least expect … Read More
Episode #248: Terri Eichholz
Terri Eichholz has 29 years of classroom experience from K-12. M.A. in Teaching. She specializes in Gifted and Talented Education, Maker Education, Ed Tech Integration, and STEAM. She’s worked for SAISD and NEISD in San Antonio, Texas, and currently consults, conducts professional development, and writes articles about education. I enjoy engaging all students, including adults, with hands-on, student-centered learning. Trenches story: in 29 yrs … Read More
Episoe #247: Bryson Tarbet
Bryson Tarbet is a preK-6th grade general music teacher just outside of Columbus, Ohio. He received his Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from Ohio Wesleyan University his Master of Music in Music Education with a Kodály emphasis from Capital University. Bryson spent his first year out of college as part of an elementary school intervention team and he fell … Read More