When students have committed offenses against other students, staff members, or property, should an apology be optional? Here are my thoughts. Read the blog post here: https://teachersonfire.net/2025/01/26/im-sorry-why-im-in-favor-of-forced-apologies/
š„ Whatās the state of cyberbullying in our schools today? š„ What are the silent impacts on our children, and what can we do to protect them? š„ When used effectively, can devices actually increase collaboration and communication in the classroom? Join me in conversation with Eva Harvell as we dig into these and other critical questions. About This Guest Eva Harvell serves as the Director of Technology for the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. She was recognized as the 2021 Mississippi Educational Computing Association's Administrator of the Year. As a national speaker, published author, doctoral candidate, and an Education and Research Partner for the Mississippi AI Collaborative, she drives innovation in K-12 educational technology. Connect with Eva Harvell on LinkedIn and on X @techie_teach. This episode is sponsored by Linewize.com. Linewize helps schools, districts and the communities they serve to keep children safe and thriving in their digital lives - in school, at home and everywhere in between. Visit Linewize.com to learn more about their best-in-class filtering, threat detection, and student empowerment solutions. In This Conversation: 0:31 - Who is Eva Harvell? 1:54 - Story time: moving from the classroom to a new position 4:58 - What is the state of cyberbullying in our schools today? 12:22 - What is Linewize and how does Linewize support schools and districts? 23:46 - Are student phone bans the right path forward for schools? 29:06 - Australia's attempt to ban social media for minors 31:37 - Can devices in the classroom actually promote the 4 Cs? 34:21 - Eva's thoughts on AI tools in schools right now 38:19 - Google for Education is squeezing schools and districts into paid tiers 41:09 - A productivity hack: lists 41:42 - An edtech tool pick: Claude.ai 42:05 - A book recommendation: Atomic Habits by James Clear and Essentialism by Greg McKeown 42:38 - Educators to follow: Amanda Bickerstaff on Linkedin and Susan Bearden on X Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ What can teachers do to protect their fire for teaching? š„ What can we do to attract and keep great people in our profession? š„ What happens in a school community when the principal is not okay? Join me in conversation with MICHELLE PAPA and ERIN TASHIAN as we dig into these critical questions. About These Guests Michelle Papa is the principal of a nationally recognized Middle School to Watch in Northern New Jersey. She is passionate about supporting a healthy and inspiring school climate and culture, understanding this starts with the principal. Michelle is dedicated to continuing her personal and professional growth around the social and emotional learning competencies and is hoping to inspire other educational leaders to do the same. Sheās had the privilege to partner with Erin Tashian to promote this mission within her school and district and has seen tremendous impact on her students, staff, and community as a result. Erin Tashian is a distinguished educator, coach, and professional developer, renowned for her efforts in supporting the educator wellness through emotional resilience and self-awareness practices. Erin believes that it is our responsibility as educators to develop a deep understanding of our emotional world so we can create safe, connected school communities that support students and staff academically and emotionally. You can connect with Michelle on LinkedIn andĀ on X @MPapaEdu. You can connect with Erin on Linkedin, on X @themindfuleds, on Instagram @Erin_Tashian, andĀ at her website at https://erintashian.com/. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:32 - Who is Michelle Papa? 1:09 - Who is Erin Tashian? 2:30 - Why Erin Tashian left 31 years of teaching elementary to support teachers 5:08 - Is it okay when the principal is not okay? 8:42 - Challenges that teachers face today 11:37 - Michelle on her takeaways from Erin's work 14:08 - Erin Tashian's Educator Wellness Institute 19:09 - Sustainability strategies for new teachers 24:03 - Are we pressuring teachers right out of the profession? 32:16 - The mission of The Mindful Educators Podcast 34:37 - A personal habit or daily productivity hack 36:02 - A favorite edtech tool or app 37:49 - Book recommendations 39:55 - Inspiring educators worth following 41:45 - Where to connect with Erin Tashian and Michelle Papa online Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ How can todayās teachers eat well and care for their bodies? š„ How can we fit movement and fitness into our hours at school? š„ What are some simple strategies we can follow to improve our nutrition? Join me for this conversation with Florida PE teacher Eric Nelson as he responds. About This Guest: Eric is a K-5 physical education teacher and the Director of Member Success at TeacherFit. TeacherFit provides proactive wellness solutions that focus on physical and mental health for teachers and students. You can connect with Eric on LinkedIn, on X @teacherfit_, on Instagram @teacherfit__, and through the TeacherFit newsletter https://teacherfitnewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:31 - Who is Eric Nelson? 1:30 - How Eric learned to say no to requests for his time 3:00 - Challenges teachers face in 2024 4:47 - Ways to fit in quick workouts during the school day 7:31 - Advice for the teacher who feels like exercise is torture 9:58 - How to cook nutritious meals with little time 13:11 - Dig it or ditch it? Eric's take on popular fitness practices 16:31 - The TeacherFit newsletter 18:39 - Eric's mental health hacks: detaching from email 20:38 - An edtech tool pick: Canva 22:10 - A book recommendation: Are My Kids on Track? 23:01 - Someone to follow online: Dr. Don Parker 23:58 - Where to connect with Eric's work online Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ Can you describe the vision of your school? š„ How can teacher-leaders raise up the people around them? š„ How can schools and districts better communicate with their communities? Join me for this conversation with national superintendent of the year, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, as he shares his insights on these and other critical questions.Ā About This Guest: Dr. Joe Sanfelippo is a celebrated educational leader and author. During his tenure as superintendent, his Wisconsin school district was twice recognized for innovation by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe was named one of the 100 Most Influential Educators by District Administration Magazine, and in 2019, Education Dive (now K-12 Dive) awarded him National Superintendent of the Year.Ā You can connect with Joe on LinkedIn, on X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @joe_sanfelippo, and at his website, www.jsanfelippo.com. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:27 - Who is Dr. Joe Sanfelippo? 2:35 - Story time: When the work eclipsed his family relationships 5:07 - How to acknowledge the great work of teachers in your building 8:52 - Narrowing the focus of a community on a collective goal 13:09 - How can teachers lift up the teachers around them? 18:44 - "I don't have time to prioritize my school's brand." 22:03 - How can we protect teacher fire in 2024? 25:23 - How can schools communicate better with their communities? 29:25 - A daily habit: starting and ending the day with encouraging text messages 30:08 - A favorite edtech tool: CapCut 30:38 - A book recommendation: Power of Moments by Dan Heath 31:15 - Educators to follow online: Jimmy Casas, Tom Murray 31:39 - Where to connect with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo online Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ How can media creation activities support student learning? š„ How should we think about student phones in todayās classrooms? š„ How can we captivate, engage, and empower our students in a world of digital distractions? Join me for this conversation with New York assistant principal, author, and podcaster Dr. MARC ISSEKS as he shares his insights on these and other critical questions. About This Guest: Marc is a third-generation educator with 30 years of experience. He has served as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and building administrator in Brooklyn and Long Island.Ā Marc is passionate about sharing strategies to increase student engagement and ensuring that schools cultivate the nurturing and invigorating learning environment that every student deserves. A self-proclaimed educational pyromaniac, he is dedicated to lighting fires under people who work and setting fire to systemic conventions that do not.Ā Dr. Isseks is the author of Forward Fast: Making Sense of Education in an Era of Rapid Change (2019) and the recently published Captivate: Engaging and Empowering Students in a World of Digital Distractions. You can connect with Dr. Marc Isseks on LinkedIn, on X @marcisseks, on Instagram and TikTok @edupyro, and on his website at marcisseks.com. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:30 - Who is Dr. Marc Isseks? 2:09 - "What the F was that?" 5:06 - The challenge that teachers face in 2024 6:17 - Hope for the struggling teacher 10:13 - "But this is how we've always done it!" 14:07 - How assessment can play a role in student engagement 17:56 - How media creation can support student learning 21:35 - Can student phones possibly be a win in the classroom? 24:37 - One thing to realize about student motivation 28:55 - The State of Ed Podcast 30:40 - A powerful personal habit: daily walking 32:03 - App recommendations: Canva and TextToImage.AI 33:01 - A book suggestion: Unconscious Bias in Schools 33:48 - Someone worth following: Libo Valencia 34:36 - How to connect with Dr. Marc Isseks online Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ How can we promote values like courage, commitment, and sacrifice in our learning communities? š„ What is the Medal of Honor Character Development Program, and how can it impact your school? Join me for this conversation with California middle school teacher and trainer MARILYNN ALFORD-WALSH as she shares her insights on these and other critical questions. About This Guest: Marilynn has been in education for over 30 years, teaching all grade levels from preschool through middle school. Today, she teaches middle school science, college and career, technology, and education courses.Ā Sheās also been a national curriculum trainer for the Medal of Honor Character Development Program for the past 13 years, and uses the program regularly with her middle school students.Ā You can find out more about the Congressional Medal of Honor Societyās Character Development Program at cmohs.org/lessons and the Path to Honor at pathtohonor.cmohs.org/introduction. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:28 - Who is Marilynn Alford-Walsh? 1:28 - Marilynn's story: Building connections with middle schoolers 4:31 - Six Core Values: Courage, Commitment, Integrity, Sacrifice, Citizenship, Patriotism 5:21 - What is courage? 6:09 - What is integrity? 6:51 - What is citizenship? 7:31 - What is sacrifice? 10:11 - How the Character Development Program has impacted Marilynn's students 12:43 - How the CDP supports writing and thinking skills 14:35 - How Marilynn plans to use the CMOHS Path to Honor this year 16:02 - How schools can connect with Medal of Honor recipients 18:55 - A tour of FREE teacher resources at cmohs.org 32:54 - A recommended teaching resource: EduProtocols 34:33 - WeWillWrite.com 35:34 - A book recommendation: The Shark and the Goldfish by Jon Gordon 38:14 - How teachers can connect with the FREE Character Development Program Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ How has the teaching profession changed over the last five years? š„ What would you say to a rookie teacher struggling with imposter syndrome? š„ As federal elections approach, what is the role of the Social Studies teacher? Join me for this conversation with New Brunswick resource teacher and podcaster LUCAS CLARKE as he shares his insights on these and other critical questions. About This Guest: Lucas is an academic support teacher in Saint John, New Brunswick, and the host of the Mr. Clarke After Dark podcast. Connect with Lucas on Linkedin, on Instagram and TikTok @mrclarke.afterdark,Ā on his podcast Mr. Clarke After Dark, and on his YouTube channel @MrClarkeAfterDark. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:30 - Who is Lucas Clarke? 1:33 - Two stories of adversity 11:55 - Why Lucas moved from Alberta to Saint John, New Brunswick 16:59 - Lucas's current position as Academic Support Teacher (Resource Teacher) 20:06 - Resource teacher strategy: Pull students out or push in? 24:39 - Advice for new teachers struggling with Imposter Syndrome 28:54 - How has education changed over the last five years? 32:40 - What is the role of the Social Studies teacher as federal elections loom? 38:14 - The Mr. Clarke After Dark Podcast 43:25 - A productivity hack: grade fewer assignments 45:41 - An edtech app pick: Epic 47:18 - A book recommendation: The Boy Who Was Raised As a Dog 48:56 - An educator to follow online: George Couros 50:17 - Where to connect with Lucas online Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ What does a coaching mindset look like in professional observations? š„ How important is mentorship when it comes to the growth of school leaders? š„ How can we better support the learning of our youngest readers and writers? Join me for this conversation with author and Director of Literacy LAUREN KAUFMAN as she shares her insights on these and other critical questions. About This Guest Lauren is passionate about empowering teachers to lead and develop lifelong literacy practices in all learners. She serves as a Director of Literacy K-12 in Long Island and is the author of The Leader Inside: Stories of Mentorship to Inspire the Leader Within. Youāll find Laurenās work on her blog, podcasts, The Teach Better Team, Future Ready Schools, and in various publications including Edutopia, Education Week, George Couros's Because of a Teacher, and Lainie Rowellās Evolving With Gratitude. Connect with Lauren on Linkedin, on X @LaurenMKaufman, on Instagram @LaurenMKaufman, and at her website, www.LaurenMKaufman.com. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation 0:23 - Who is Lauren Kaufman? 1:47 - Overcoming the disappointment of unmet expectations 5:56 - How can mentorship impact the growth of school leaders? 12:58 - Can formal mentorship structures make a difference? 18:00 - What does the ideal mentorship arrangement look like? 23:11 - What does a coaching mindset look like during teacher observations? 30:07 - What does 30-second feedback look like? 33:40 - The power of job-embedded learning as a model for Pro D 36:23 - A personal productivity hack: slow reading and note-taking 38:22 - Lauren's edtech tool picks: Canva and Notebook LM 39:16 - A book recommendation: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara 40:13 - Inspiring educators to follow: Darrin Peppard, Sean Gaillard, Meghan Lawson, Adam Welcome 41:14 - Where to connect with Lauren Kaufman Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ What does your schoolās dream makerspace look like? š„ Will AR and VR tools ever impact K-12 education in a significant way? š„ How are students using 3D printing, laser cutting, and sublimation to create? Join me for this conversation with education technology coach JESUS HUERTA as he shares his insights on these and other critical questions. About This Guest: Jesus is an education technology coach based in southern California who believes that access to technology should not be determined by demographics. He believes that improved technology in the classroom can lead to higher engagement and spark student interest in STEAM careers from a young age. Connect with Jesus on Linkedin, on X @jesush1979,Ā on TikTok @jesush1979,Ā on Instagram @Mrhuertasclass. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:29ā - Who is Jesus Huerta? ā 1:50ā - Story time: rekindling his fire for teaching after the pandemic ā 5:17ā - The state of 3D printing opportunities in K-12 schools today ā 11:36ā - What are K-12 students creating with laser cutting and sublimation? ā 16:12ā - Project-based learning that solves real-world problems for others ā 21:48ā - What would be in your dream school makerspace? ā 27:37ā - Game design as a teaching tool in the classroom ā 34:23ā - Will AR and VR tools ever make a big impact in K-12 classrooms? ā 45:32ā - Jesus's productivity hack: making lists ā 46:02ā - An edtech tool pick: Canva ā 47:03ā - An inspiring educator to follow online: Martin Ricardo CisnerosĀ @TheTechProfeĀ Ā ā 48:20ā - How to connect with Jesus Huerta online Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ What does it mean to grow beyond grades? š„ What works about standards-based grading, and where does it fall short? š„ How can we deemphasize grades and shift the focus to growth in our practice? Join me for this conversation with assessment leader ARTHUR CHIARAVALLI as he shares his insights on these and other critical questions. About This Guest: In his teaching career, Arthur has taught mathematics, language arts, media arts, and technology. He has a passion for helping teachers move toward more humane, effective approaches to assessment, feedback, and reporting that help students develop positive beliefs in their abilities. He is also the founder of Grow Beyond Grades, a global group of educators convinced that teaching and learning is better when we grade less. Connect with Arthur on Linkedin, on X @iamchiaravalli, and on growbeyondgrades.org. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:29 - Who is Arthur Chiaravalli? 2:01 - Arthur's story: hitting an assessment rock bottom in Atlanta 5:49 - The wins and losses of SBG, or Standards-Based Grading 10:56 - Defining gradeless and the practice of grading less 13:40 - Arthur describes his first steps on the journey of grading less 19:55 - Benefits from de-emphasizing grades and focusing on growth 24:30 - Increasing student engagement and engagement 29:56 - Arthur's laments regarding traditional grading practices 36:47 - Why Teachers Going Gradeless became Grow Beyond Grades 39:15 - An update on Arthur's upcoming book 41:01 - What's next for the Grow Beyond Grades team 43:48 - Arthur's passion for family, exploring Vermont 44:34 - A productivity hack: Google apps and Calendar 45:24 - A book recommendation: The Dialogic Imagination by Mikhail Bakhtin 46:33 - Someone to follow online: Human Restoration Project 47:54 - What Arthur's streaming: Martin Short videos on YouTube 49:04 - How to connect with Arthur online Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ How can I take my students and their learning outdoors? š„ How do students win when learning occurs outside the school building? š„ How do curriculum, feedback, and assessment appear in outdoor environments? Join me for this conversation with LAUREN MACLEAN as she shares her insights on these and other critical questions. About This Guest: Lauren is an elementary school teacher and the author of Me and My Sit Spot, Finding Common Ground, and Sitting with Nature: An Educator's Guide to Sit Spots. She is the host of the Teach Outdoors podcast where she shares her passion for outdoor learning and promoting environmental education. She is also an outdoor learning consultant for school districts in Canada and the USA. Connect with Lauren on Linkedin, on X @lkmaclean, on YouTube @TeachOutdoors on Instagram @teachoutdoors.ca, on TikTok @teachoutdoorsca, and at her website, teachoutdoors.ca. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:15 - Who is Lauren MacLean? 1:25 - Story Time: Lauren recalls responding to an upset parent 4:10 - Lauren describes the themes in her latest book, Finding Common Ground 6:19 - Why teaching and learning outdoors sets Lauren on fire 8:44 - The natural environment around Lauren's elementary school 10:26 - How to respond to the practical challenges of teaching outdoors 13:09 - How to address feedback and assessment in the outdoor classroom 16:24 - Lauren discusses her first children's book, Me and My Sit Spot 19:29 - Nature's Path: 12 months of professional support for schools and educators 21:50 - Lauren previews her next book project: Sitting with Nature 24:06 - Passions outside of teaching and nature: field hockey and gardening 25:31 - Daily productivity hacks: waking up early, mud water, quiet 26:50 - A favorite edtech tool: āŖ@SeesawEduā¬Ā 27:38 - A book recommendation: Unschooled by Kerry McDonald 28:39 - People to follow online: Janice Novakowski, Megan Zeni (Room to Play), and Outdoor Learning Store 29:13 - What Lauren's streaming in her down time: Alone 29:49 - How and where to follow Lauren online Connect with Teachers on Fire and Host Tim Cavey: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ What does it mean to create a classroom of abundance? š„ How can we make multiple iterations of work an integral part of our learning culture? š„ How can we build strong relationships with our students at the start of the school year? Join me for this conversation with ADRIAN NEIBAUER as he shares his insights on these and other critical leadership questions. About This Guest: Adrian is a public school educator in Colorado with 20+ years of experience in helping students find their voices. His elementary classes rely on design thinking as a process for creativity and innovation. Forever a student of teaching, Adrian runs learning experiments in his classroom to collect feedback on whatās working and tweak things that are not. Connect with Adrian on Linkedin, on X @MrNeibauer,Ā at his website, adrian-neibauer.com, andĀ on Substack at adrianneibauer.substack.com. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:27 - Who is Adrian Neibauer? 1:48 - Adrian's story of teaching through some low years 3:58 - How to build relationships with students in the first week of school 9:28 - Designing learning experiences and classrooms of abundance 13:32 - Design thinking in the English Language Arts classroom 18:20 - Why Adrian blogs about teaching and learning on Substack 23:21 - Adrian talks about his YouTube video titled 'Why I Teach' 27:15 - A message for veteran teachers who feel off their game 30:31 - Adrian loves reading and writing poetry 31:09 - A productivity habit: a little bit every day 32:19 - An edtech tool pick: Microsoft Flip 32:59 - Book recommendations: Don Quixote and Redesigning Tomorrow 33:49 - Inspiring educators to follow: Mike Kleba (author of Otherful) and Marcus Luther 35:35 - What Adrian's streaming right now: K-Dramas 36:16 - How to follow Adrian onlineĀ Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ What are the core ingredients of successful school leadership teams? š„ How important is mindset when it comes to the effectiveness of a school leader? š„ What is one piece of advice that new principals, APs, and teacher-leaders should consider as they head into this school year? Join me for this conversation with Dr. DARRIN PEPPARD as he shares his insights on these and other critical leadership questions. About This Guest: Dr. Darrin Peppard is an author, leadership coach, consultant, and speaker focused on developing emerging leaders and building organizational cultures. He is the best-selling author of the book Road to Awesome and is the host of the Leaning into Leadership podcast. As a ārecovering high school principalā, Darrin shares strategies and lessons learned from 26 years in public education to help leaders gain clarity, find joy in their work, and walk in their purpose. Connect with Darrin on Linkedin, on X @DarrinMPeppard, On TikTok @DarrinMPeppard, on Instagram @darrin_m_peppard,Ā on YouTube at Darrin M Peppard EdD, at his website, https://darrinpeppard.edublogs.org/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/darrin.peppard. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:27 - Who is Dr. Darrin Peppard? 2:04 - Darrin tells the story of his rocky start in school leadership 8:03 - How significant is mindset when it comes to the effectiveness of a school leader? 11:40 - What are the core ingredients of successful school leadership teams? 17:49 - What are the most common pitfalls of school leadership teams? 21:57 - What's the first step to repairing a broken system? (Question from āŖ@ElementalEducatorā¬) 25:24 - Advice for new principals and school leaders 28:40 - How can principals and school leaders take ownership of their calendars? 36:48 - How Darrin made his teachers feel safe with their principal 41:04 - The mission of the Leaning Into Leadership Podcast 44:28 - An area of learning for Darrin away from education: building a business 46:01 - A productivity hack: Darrin's daily routines 46:55 - An app that Darrin relies on: Clear 48:38 - People to follow: Lauren Kaufman, Sean Gaillard, and Josh Tovar 49:45 - What Darrin's streaming on TV: Hijack and Reacher 50:39 - How to connect with Dr. Darrin Peppard online Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ What is one mindset shift I need to make as a teacher in 2024? š„ Why do student-centered approaches matter now more than ever? š„ How can generative AI support project-based learning in the classroom? Join me for this conversation with Hong Kong educator KYLE WAGNER as he shares his insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Kyle is the founder and lead PBL/Learning Design Coach for Transform Educational Consulting, an organization that empowers forward thinking schools and educators to create more globally, socially and emotionally aware citizens through project-based experiences and student-centered environments. Kyle is also the former Coordinator of Futures Academy at the International School of Beijing, has 12 years classroom teaching experience, and worked as a Humanities Teacher at world-renowned High Tech High. He has authored The Power of SIMPLE and Where is the Teacher, hosts a popular podcast, and holds an M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership. Connect with Kyle on Linkedin, on X @kwagssd3, on Instagram @kylewagner3, on YouTube at @transformschool, and at his website, www.transformschool.com, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/transformyourschool. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:28 - Who is Kyle Wagner? 1:58 - Kyle tells a story of losing his job in his second year of teaching 4:22 - In the age of AI, why do student-centered approaches matter now more than ever? 6:52 - Kyle explains what he means in the title of his book: Where is the Teacher? 9:09 - Shift: Moving student learning from content-driven to inquiry-driven 10:58 - Shift: Moving motivation from grades to problem-solving (deeper purpose) 13:36 - How can Chat GPT power deeper project-based learning experiences? 17:09 - "Simple designs beget complex behaviours" 21:33 - Kyle's work at the Transformative Learning Experiences Podcast 22:43 - Kyle's plans for his YouTube channel, āŖ@transformschoolā¬Ā 24:34 - A passion outside of education: song-writing 26:08 - A productivity habit: reflecting in his journal every morning 26:58 - Kyle's morning routine 28:38 - Favorite tech tools: Chat GPT and Canva 29:35 - A book recommendation: The Power of One by Bryce CourtenayĀ 30:59 - An educator to follow on LinkedIn: Benjamin Freud and Loni Bergqvist on LinkedIn 32:06 - What Kyle's streaming: Big Bang Theory 33:03 - How to connect with Kyle Wagner and follow him online Mentions:Ā Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ How can we create a sense of belonging for every learner? š„ How can we make the physical spaces of our schools more welcoming? š„ What are 1-2 tangible daily practices that we can use to promote cultures of positivity in our schools? Join me for this conversation with BC educator MORGANE MICHAEL as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Morgane is a teacher and mother of two boys in Victoria, Canada. She is also a coach, speaker, and host of the KindSight 101 podcast. She has written two books: From Burnt Out to Fired Up (2021) and Blueprint for Belonging, A: Building a Positive School Culture From the Ground Up (2024). Connect with Morgane on Linkedin, on X @MorganeMichael, on Instagram @SmallActBigImpact, on TikTok @Morgane.Michael, on YouTube at Small Act Big Impact, and at her website, https://morganemichael.com/. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:30 - Who is Morgane Michael? 1:54 - Morgane's experience of not speaking English as a student 6:28 - Is belonging actually important in the learning environment? 10:20 - Daily practices that build cultures of positivity in our school 17:17 - How to make our physical spaces in our schools feel welcoming 23:37 - How boundaries contribute to a sense of belonging 27:16 - Morgane's sense of teacher morale across North America today 31:15 - Morgane's coaching services for educators looking to offer more 34:30 - Passions outside of education: kids, working out, and travel 35:23 - A productivity hack: the Pomodoro Technique 35:56 - An edtech tool pick: Canva 36:38 - Book recommendations: Atomic Habits, the Coaching Habit 37:19 - Inspiring educators to follow: Tyler Comeau, Lisa Baylis 38:14 - What Morgane's streaming: The Boys 38:58 - How to connect with Morgane and follow her work online Mentions: James Clear, Michael Bungay Stanier, Tyler Comeau, Lisa Baylis Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ How can play-based learning change mindsets in Math class? š„ How can teachers develop core competencies in their students? š„ What can a collaborative learning model look like in your classroom? Join me for this conversation with BC educator ASHLEY BODNAR as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Ashley is a teacher in Coquitlam, Canada. She was a 2023 recipient of the Prime Ministerās Teaching Excellence Certificate of Achievement and is known for her work in inquiry, collaboration, and building studentsā core competencies.Ā Connect with Ashley on Linkedin and on Instagram @teachreflectrepeat. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:28 - Who is Ashley Bodnar? 1:27 - A story of resistance before collaboration 3:51 - What is a collaborative learning model? 7:43 - Beginning the teacher journey as a paraprofessional 10:22 - Teaching in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside 13:30 - Core competencies for every student in BC 14:43 - Ashley's book aims to support core competency integration 17:07 - Play-based learning in the Math classroom 20:24 - Ashley's learning outside of education: yoga, wellness, self-care 21:30 - A productivity hack: bookmarking ideas on teacher Instagram 22:21 - Two edtech app picks: Canva and Classroom Screen 23:35 - Ashley's book recommendation: What Happened to You 24:29 - An educator to follow online: āŖ@edutopiaā¬Ā 25:18 - What Ashley's streaming: the sitcom classics 25:56 - How to connect with Ashley online Mentions: Dr. Peter Liljedahl, Judy Halbert, Linda Kaser, Oprah, Dr. Bruce Perry, Edutopia Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ Have generative AI tools killed the essay? š„ In a world of screens, why are paper books more important than ever? š„ How are smartphones changing the ways that students learn, and how should educators respond? Join me for this conversation with BC educator LISA GREEN as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Lisa is a teacher, author, and educational consultant in Victoria, Canada. Her masterās degree and ongoing work lead her to explore the connections between work, psychology, coaching, and learning. Connect with Lisa on Instagram @lisagreen_heretolearn and at her website, https://heretolearn.ca/. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:29 - Who is Lisa Green? 1:24 - An experience of professional adversity for Lisa 3:25 - Why Lisa wrote Outsmarted, the book 6:55 - Lisa's position on phone bans in schools and districts 11:13 - Why Lisa discourages students from taking phones to bed 15:23 - Why physical books are still important for students to read 20:04 - Is the essay dead in our schools? 23:31 - Teacher assessment in the age of generative AI 29:50 - How to build cultures of reflection and celebration of, for, and as learning 35:23 - Digital tools for student portfolios 38:45 - A learning passion outside of education: travel 41:13 - Productivity hacks for teachers and students 44:16 - Lisa's favorite app right now: Canva 45:11 - Book recommendation: Pat Summit's Reach for the Summit 46:25 - An educator to follow online: Trevor MacKenzie 48:41 - How to connect with Lisa Green online Mentioned in this conversation: Jonathan Haidt, Johann Hari, Canva, Pat Summit, Trevor MacKenzie Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ What is next for Jake Miller? š„ What does duct tape teach us about education technology? š„ How should teachers be thinking about AI tools as they return to school? Join me for this conversation with JAKE MILLER as he shares his insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Jake is an accomplished educator, speaker, presenter, podcaster, and author. This fall, he enters his third year as a personalized learning specialist in Ohio.Ā Connect with JakeĀ on Linkedin, on X, Instagram, and YouTube @JakeMillerEdu, on his podcast Educational Duct Tape, at his website, JakeMiller.net, and in his book, Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:27 - Who is Jake Miller? 2:03 - Jake's ups, downs, and pivots from his last five years in education 6:45 - Jake's podcasting and YouTubing plans for 2024-2025 11:48 - Jake discusses his book, Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset 15:49 - How should educators be thinking about AI tools this fall? 18:39 - Jake lists 8 tools to learn about this fallĀ 21:11 - How edtech tools can support student learning AND teacher sustainability 26:50 - The importance of fun and laughter in our buildings 30:28 - Jake's other learning outside of education 32:05 - A personal habit that Jake relies on: no work email at home 33:42 - An app that Jake is using a lot right now: Padlet 34:59 - Book picks: Drive by Daniel Pink and Never Enough by Jennifer Wallace 35:49 - Someone to follow: Molly Klodor, Dan Stitzel 38:09 - What Jake is watching: the Olympics 39:08 - How to connect with Jake Miller and Edu Duct Tape online Mentioned in this conversation: Jennifer Womble, FETC, Holly Clark, Stephanie Jacobs, Kim Zajac, Padlet, Adobe Express, Canva, Gemini, Book Creator, Diffit, Magic School, Suno, Alfie Kohn, Daniel Pink, Jennifer Wallace, Molly Klodor Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.
š„ What are some educational leadership norms worth challenging? š„ How are AI tools changing learning and instruction in rural school settings? š„ How can I define my personal mission and guiding principles as an educator? Join me for this conversation with TYLER COMEAU as he shares his insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Tyler is a young school principal in rural Alberta, Canada, currently working on a doctorate in Educational Leadership. He is the creator of the Elemental Educator podcast and is in the process of publishing his first book. Tyler strives to redefine education through a transformative lens as he challenges the status quo. Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn, on X @elementaleduc, on Instagram @elemental_educator,Ā on YouTube @ElementalEducator,Ā and at his website, https://elementaleducator.com/. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:00:00 - Welcome to this conversation, teachers. 0:31 - Who is Tyler Comeau? 1:39 - A story of adversity from Tyler's journey 3:57 - The mission and vision of The Elemental Educator Podcast 8:30 - How school leaders can approach values, mission, and visionĀ 11:39 - How and why teachers should define their own professional mission 15:18 - A educational leadership norm that should be challenged 18:18 - How content creation has led to professional growth for Tyler 20:53 - How have AI tools impacted learning in rural schools? 23:21 - An area of learning outside of education: parenting 24:39 - A productivity hack: time blocking 25:57 - Two edtech tool recommendations: Nolej and WozEd 27:28 - Two book recommendations 29:31 - Someone to follow on social media: Dr. Selena Fisk 30:42 - A pick for a future guest on the podcast: Vikas Narang 32:44 - The best ways to connect with Tyler and the Elemental Educator Mentioned in this episode: Vikas Narang, Dr. Selena Fisk, Nolej, WozEd, Stephen Covey Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.