Monsters, Manners, and a Message: An Inspiring Chat with Jeff Kubiak

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Today he stopped by to chat about his work, especially his latest book, Monsters Have Manners, which was illustrated by his son, Braden. We had a great discussion about passion, reaching students through read alouds, and more. Check it out, connect with Jeff, and get his books, One Drop of Kindness, It’s Me, and Monsters Have Manners! MORE EPISODES

Raising a Black Flag: My Reaction to Meghan Trainor

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In this thought-provoking episode, I delve into the recent comments of Meghan Trainor. I explore how her personal attacks on teachers and the education system demonstrate ignorance towards a profession that deserves more appreciation and praise. I analyze her half-hearted apology, and how her comment contributes to the growing teacher shortage and negative attitudes towards public schools. Join me in … Read More

Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez Speaks on Authenticity and Taking a Stand

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On today’s episode I spoke with Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez. An educator for 30 years, Dr. Perez has lots of wisdom that she shared on this episode. Moments of success and moments of failures turned into lessons: this and more can be heard on this episode. Check it out and share with a friend! MORE EPISODES

A Conversation with Mike Szczepanik

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On today’s episode I spoke with Mike Szczepnanik, an educator for over 20 years. He’s seen a lot and learned a lot, and today, Mike shared some of his wisdom and insights into education. He’s a fantastic educator, passionate about what he does. Check it out and share with a friend! MORE EPISODES