Episodes

  • Finale

    Finale
    Jun 9 2023
    My thoughts on the art of teaching.
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    6 mins
  • English/Math Teacher - Rob Meister (part 2)

    English/Math Teacher - Rob Meister (part 2)
    Jun 9 2023
    TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: In this episode, I speak with Rob about professional development, topics that are commonly addressed in PD, the need for more PD in psychology, making connections with kids, methods of teaching, and observing other teachers. As an added bonus, Rob takes my pedagogical version of the Proust/Lipton quiz!
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    36 mins
  • English/Math Teacher - Rob Meister (part 1)

    English/Math Teacher - Rob Meister (part 1)
    Jun 7 2023
    TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: In this episode, I speak with Rob about why he became a teacher, what it’s like to be ambiteacherous, the comparison of teaching English to Mathematics, giving quality feedback to students, why he is returning to the classroom after a one year hiatus, and what are the best qualities needed of a teacher to mentor a student teacher.
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    33 mins
  • Math Teacher - Kathleen Lytle (part 2)

    Math Teacher - Kathleen Lytle (part 2)
    Apr 2 2023
    TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: In this episode, I speak with Lytle about the overall objective of learning mathematics, problem solving, and cross curriculum learning. I challenge Lytle to put the 14 Geometry Standards (according to the state of Virginia) in order and discuss the reasoning of a logical order. As an added bonus, Lytle takes my pedagogical version of the 10 question Proust/Lipton quiz! WORDS OF WISDOM: “The purpose of earning a degree is to show a potential employer that you can commit to something and finish it.” “Kids are not just learning math if we’re doing our job correctly.” “What I’ve experienced in teaching math is that there aren’t many teachers willing to go outside the box.” “It’s impossible to get through the entire Algebra 1 curriculum [in the time we’re given] with fidelity.” “If you’re unhappy where you are, switch schools or just find a way to change in up.”
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    32 mins
  • Math Teacher - Kathleen Lytle (part 1)

    Math Teacher - Kathleen Lytle (part 1)
    Mar 28 2023
    TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: In this episode, I speak with Lytle about why she became a teacher, why she switched from collaborative to lead teacher, what’s the feeling of getting your own classroom, why most students think math is the most boring subject, and what’s the responsibility of the math teacher in terms of making math less boring. WORDS OF WISDOM: “Care about the human condition.” “When it comes to alternative education, take everything you know about teaching and throw it out the window.” “Every teacher should spend some time in the alternative setting because after that you will better understand behavior management.” “We put too much pressure on ourselves as teachers to reach every kid.” “As a teacher, it’s OK for your lesson to fail.”
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    31 mins
  • English Teacher - Jonathan Tolbert (part 2)

    English Teacher - Jonathan Tolbert (part 2)
    Nov 22 2022
    TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: In this episode, I speak with Tolbert about why he’s called by his last name, why he’s still teaching, what do you want students to take away from your class and retain years later, As an added bonus, Tolbert takes my pedagogical version of the 10 question Proust/Lipton quiz! WORDS OF WISDOM: “The minute I stop learning from the students I’m interacting with, I’ll want no part of it anymore.” “Fundamentally, education needs to be a space where we can talk about challenging things.” “If you can succeed in the service industry, it lends itself well to the skills you need to succeed in the classroom.” “When you can read a piece of literature, listen to a piece of music, see a work of art, or watch a movie that helps you understand yourself better …. There’s no better definition of magic in the world than that. If a student makes that connection, then that’s a win.” “The content of English class entails reading, writing, thinking, and speaking. If the student can’t do those things, how are they going to develop in any other content?” “When you realize that teaching is a job and not your [entire] life, you’ll become a better teacher.“
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    30 mins
  • English Teacher - Jonathan Tolbert (part 1)

    English Teacher - Jonathan Tolbert (part 1)
    Nov 21 2022
    TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: In this episode, I speak with Tolbert about why he became a teacher, what it means to be well-read, and the goals of reading in our past and current educational system. As an added bonus, Tolbert takes my literary blindfold test with an incentive based beer blindfold taste test! WORDS OF WISDOM: “To become a teacher, you have to have that ‘moment’.” “When you are well-read, you can look at things from a variety of perspectives and view points.” “I wish I had read everything I was assigned in high school.” “No art is new. It’s just repackaged. Once you understand that, it’s very freeing.”
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    33 mins
  • History Teacher - Ryan Conway (part 3)

    History Teacher - Ryan Conway (part 3)
    Aug 2 2022
    TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: In this episode, I speak with Ryan about how the unofficial Henrico County THRONG accomplishment and award Ryan with the Over-acting award, how National Board has impacted his career, and how the R.E.B. award impacted my career. As an added bonus, Ryan takes my pedagogical version of the 10 question Proust/Lipton quiz! WORDS OF WISDOM: “If you want a mini-way of getting better [at teaching], then download the National Board standards and just read them.” “Stay passionate. Stay hungry about teaching.” “Seek out professional development that you think is valuable for your teaching context.” “You’re the master of your own classroom. Shut the door and teach because you know what’s best for your students.” “If you can surround yourself with people that are also passionate, then that can really elongate your career.”
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    30 mins