Independent Educator

A podcast to inspire educators or anyone with a passion for improvement to think of the profession from a new lens. Episode lengths will vary based on topics and discussion with guests.

I Can Do Hard Things

This school year continues to present difficult obstacles but here is an update onhow we are doing.

10-28
20:34

Back to work: Students need us and we need them.

I’m back to work and so my episodes resume after two months off.

08-07
12:46

Discussing Race in the Classroom

Here are a few of my strategies of how I discuss black culture within my classroom. Steps include setting a foundation to respect all cultures, celebrate various cultures, and how I share my mistakes and stories.

06-05
28:01

Summer Assignments: Launchpad for Learning

In this episode, summer assignments in human geography are discussed including my why for moving towards documentaries and away from traditional summer reading.

05-19
21:52

Class of 2020- What Did I Actually Teach You?

A short reflection of my thoughts as I say goodbye to another graduating class. The curriculum was taught, but how did I do with the hidden curriculum?

05-12
05:16

Building an Entrepreneurship Curriculum with an Entrepreneur, Brandon Tyree.

Joined by another guest and entrepreneur, Brandon Tyree, discussion centers around key aspects to building a entrepreneurial program at the high school level and how we’ve developed and refined this program over the past 7 years.

04-27
35:50

Another perspective: An Interview with Stephen Hebert.

This episode I’m joined by colleague, Stephen Hebert as we discuss teaching online and the future of education.

04-24
41:14

He told me, “You won’t be here long.”

Reflection on memorable words from my first teacher evaluation with Dr. Ben Phillips and what I’ve experienced with public and private school environments

04-24
22:21

Week 3 of Distance Learning: Three C’s

Consistency, caring and cheerleading were my go to words this week when teaching online.

04-17
16:22

Week 2: Remote Learning

Week 2 brought a new normal, but what’s the plan until the end of the year?

04-06
21:43

Teaching Online Week 1

The good, bad and ugly are discussed in terms of my experience “going online.” This explains what worked and what I struggled with as an educator.

03-29
21:53

Hard work and what you get out of it- inspired by an 8th grade boy!

Thank you, Vince. You inspired me with your words after winning the local geography bee. I’m gonna use your advice for online education purposes!

03-17
11:40

First step for online education- let them review

Allowing kids to review prior information warms them up to activate learning of the new curriculum and makes them feel like mini-experts in their educational journey. Parents can facilitate this too- It’s easy!

03-16
14:15

What’s your dream course?

When asked what my dream course would be I stumbled and mumbled but now I have a better answer and I’m planning it out.

02-29
14:21

Multipliers in Education

Liz Wiseman’s work on multipliers in business leadership applies directly to work in the classroom and education as well. Here’s how to get more out of your students.

02-24
20:54

Why I Teach During Tests

Students are Uber motivated on test days so we should teach them before, during and after their assessments.

02-21
16:21

Shadow a Student

The learning that occurred from one day of shadowing a student- athlete still pays dividends In my classroom.

02-17
27:06

Burnout or just the February Blues?

February is typically the toughest month of the academic year so let’s focus on what we can and cannot control.

02-14
18:25

The B+ Student and Fear of Success

Many students fly under the radar and intentionally underperform and here’s why: fear of success. This may prevent them from giving their all in your classrooms.

02-14
18:00

Tribute to my mentor, Dr. Nancy Knop.

Mentors are powerful forces and in my case my college track and field coach served as a mentor in my path to education.

01-21
24:51

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