117: ASPIRE To Lead – Joshua Stamper chats with us about relationships, passion projects, and going further to be a leader.

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Assistant Principal, and host of the ASPIRE Leadership Podcast, Joshua Stamper, chats with us about relationships, passion projects, and going further to be a leader. Joshua talks about changing the structure of education, looking at what you’re doing to affect your district, and why we cannot be afraid to ask questions. Episode Highlights 4:23 – What id you cannot make … Read More

116: The Future Is Now – James DiDonato chats with us about preparing students for the future, connecting with your community, and being an educational geek.

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 Superintendent, James DiDonato, chats with us about preparing students for the future, connecting with your community, and being an educational geek. James talks about keeping our passion and excitement for learning, bringing students into the real world right now, and why you need to just keep at it with kids until you help them get there. Episode Highlights 2:48 … Read More

115: Belief formation on steroids. – Michael Rousell chats with us about how we can use surprise to change the way our students think about education and themselves.

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Teacher, psychologist, and author, Michael Rousell, chats with us about how we can use surprise to change  the way our students think about education and themselves. Michael delves into the science of surprise, shares a story of how he became “the master of the pause,” and talks about  hypnotizing his students. Episode Highlights 3:36 – Rae asks the most important … Read More

114: Be unapologetically you. – Becky Schnekser chats with us about teaching science the way it is meant to be taught, have phalange wars with her students, and being unapologetically you.

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Educator and explorer, Becky Schnekser, chats with us about teaching science the way it is meant to be taught, have phalange wars with her students, and being unapologetically you. Becky shares why you need to get connected, the fact that she has probably internet stalked you, and how we’re going to change the world through the power of education. Episode … Read More

112: Good stress. – Mike Washburn chats with us about appreciating people, being fearless, and having “good stress.”

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Mike Washburn chats with us about appreciating people, being fearless, and having “good stress.” Mike shares why it’s critical to have realistic expectations, the importance of learning to reflect and grow, and why we need to go after those big ideas. Episode Highlights 0:00 – Previews of sessions at the Teach Better Conference in November. Use “PodcastTalk” to save $50 … Read More