EPISODES & TRANSCRIPTIONS
Oct. 10, 2024
Pep Rally, Tooth Picks, and Gen Z Teachers with Jennifer Cerda & Denver Riley
This week I am joined by Jennifer Cerda & Denver Riley who share their experiences in teaching and leadership, along with some unforgettable classroom moments. From managing classroom dynamics to the infamous pep rally incid…
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Oct. 3, 2024
Dropped in the Classroom: WTF are State Standards with Valerie Dominy
This week I'm joined by Valerie Dominy, a high school business teacher and the founder of The Highest Standard. Valerie shares her insights into teaching, from navigating state standards and alternative certification to help…
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Sept. 26, 2024
Mastering Work-Life Balance in Teaching with Natalie Ringold
This week I sit down with Natalie Ringold, founder of Always Upper Elementary, to talk about effective teaching strategies and work-life balance. Natalie shares her viral experience teaching kindness, discusses the impact of…
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Sept. 19, 2024
Using Humor, Pranks, and Modern Tools to Thrive in Teaching with Kevin McClintock
This week I sit down with Kevin McClintock, aka Mr. McTikTok, to discuss the realities of teaching in today’s classrooms. We dive into the use of humor and pranks as tools for engagement, and how Kevin navigates classroom dy…
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Sept. 12, 2024
Managing Bias While Addressing Real-World Issues in Education with Sharon McMahon
This week I sit down with "America’s Government Teacher" Sharon McMahon, known for her clear, unbiased approach to current events. Together, we discuss the challenges teachers face in today’s polarized environment and how ed…
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Sept. 5, 2024
In class with a rockstar: Bowling for Soup’s Jaret Reddick
This week I sit down with the multi-talented Jaret Reddick, lead singer of Bowling for Soup and solo country artist. We dive into Jaret’s musical journey, from his pop-punk roots to his new adventures in country music, discu…
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Aug. 29, 2024
What Are the Dangers of Suppressed Emotions in Students? with Jared Scott
This week I sit down with motivational speaker Jared Scott to discuss his journey from a shy, small-town kid to a leading advocate for student mental health. Jared shares his personal experiences with loss, the power of vuln…
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