In the final installment of the Curriculum Series, Laura Cruz and I go over student memoirs and why each student has a story worth telling. She decided to try this project because she wanted her students who came from different backgrounds and races to have opportunities that white wealthy students traditionally had. This type of writing allows us to process … Read More
Episode #77: Etienne Langlois
Steven “Étienne” Langlois is an award-winning teacher-rockstar and author of the best-selling book “Rock Your Class”. When he’s not performing for millions of fans in packed theaters or teaching back home in Ontario, Canada, he’s busy helping K-12 teachers rock their engagement strategies. Étienne has spent almost 30 years teaching various subject areas and has also taken on leadership roles … Read More
Episode #78: April Clark
April Clark is a former accountant and high school marketing teacher, now the executive director & co-founder of Reach and Teach, a nonprofit educational program that provides students the opportunity to plan, promote & execute a real concert on their school campus, along with other life-changing programs. Clark is a TEDx speaker, SXSW EDU Mentor, and Shoals Woman of the … Read More
Episode #81: Jonathan Alsheimer
Jonathan Alsheimer is the unorthodox, energetic, and entertaining middle school teacher who refuses to live a life of limitations and works with UFC Fighters, Celebrities, and Clothing Brands. Jonathan is an international keynote speaker and the author of “NEXT LEVEL TEACHING” a book all about teachers being the driving force of a positive classroom and school culture. Next Level Teaching … Read More
Episode #82: Heather Lyon
Heather Lyon came to education because she wanted to write but needed a back-up plan because she knew she couldn’t become a well-paid, famous author overnight. She was fortunate because her cooperating teacher was inspirational and she realized she loved teaching. She became a certified Reading Specialist after completing her Master’s degree in education at the University at Buffalo, and … Read More