In “Meet Dr. Amy and Dr. Joi,” find out how we plan for the day, how teaching brings meaning to us, and why we decided to start a podcast. We mention the Map of Meaningful Work, originally a business-world concept, and discuss our goals to both learn and share through the podcast.

In this episode, we speak to Dr. David Conrad, professor of Educational Administration at Governors State University. Dr. Conrad discusses trends in principal leadership in the State of Illinois, including responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Yamonte Cooper, professor of clinical psychology and counseling, about racial trauma, healing, and its effect on students of color.

In this episode, we discuss the overwhelming work of pandemic teaching and the imposter syndrome many people are feeling. We also propose optimistic possibilities for making it through this difficult, stressful time.

In this episode, we talk to Laurie Hendrickson, a retired middle grades teacher and current student teacher supervisor. She discusses technology in the classroom and what has worked for her when learning new tools, building classroom community, and engaging students in inquiry.

In this episode, we talk to Adelfio Garcia, a retired public school administrator who consults on English language and bilingual professional development. He discusses building community within and beyond the school building and using data to inform practices rather than support existing practices.

In this episode, we discuss the 2018 50th annual Phi Delta Kappan Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools. We pose the question “Why don’t people want to become teachers?” and discuss gamechangers for the profession.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Angela Johnson-Wells about cultural responsiveness while teaching remotely.  Dr. Angela Johnson-Wells has been an educator for over 30 years and is the founder of Ignite Academics, an educational consulting business that aims to provide professional development for educators.