Teach Me, Teacher
Episodes
Should We Hate Standardized Testing? with Jeff Farely
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! We hear about it everywhere…The test. Whatever state you're in might change what test you're talking about, but it follows us. It in...
#410 The Disconnection Crisis (Jacob Adams pt.2)
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens after we name the problem—but still aren't sure what to do about it? In Part 2 of this conversation on Teach Me, Teacher, I continue my...
#409 Rebuilding Connection to Schools with Jacob Adams (pt.1)
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the biggest problems in education—chronic absenteeism, failing grades, teacher burnout, and families leaving schools—aren't actu...
Teaching Grammar as Possibility (Martin Brandt pt.2)
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I hope you are ready for some AMAZING content today, because I have brought on one of my favorite educators in the literacy space, Ma...
Keys to Focus Student Writing with Martin Brandt (pt.1)
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I hope you are ready for some AMAZING content today, because I have brought on one of my favorite educators in the literacy space, Ma...
#408 Choosing to Keep Teaching (Pam Ochoa pt.2)
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Teach Me, Teacher, Jacob sits down with lifelong educator and friend Pam Ochoa — former cohost of the Craft & Draft podcast — who has...
#407 Is This Era of Teaching Dead? with Pam Ochoa (pt.1)
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Teach Me, Teacher, Jacob sits down with lifelong educator and friend Pam Ochoa — former cohost of the Craft & Draft podcast — who has...
A Closer Look at Student Behavior with Ms. Chyna (Greatest Hits)
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I wanted to talk about behavior and better ways we can respond as teachers. To do so, I brought on the amazing Ms. Chyna, a behaviora...
#406 Rest in Peace, Cyanna Boone
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone. What we do as educators has meaning, and the lives that we interact with and that affect us are just as powerful as what we offer them...
#405 Education Needs to Evolve with Dr. Anindya Kundu (pt.2)
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I am thrilled to welcome back sociologist and education thought-leader Dr. Anindya Kundu for a powerful conversation about what it truly takes to lead...
#404 Who's to Blame for the State of Education? with Dr. Anindya Kundu (pt.1)
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I am thrilled to welcome back sociologist and education thought-leader Dr. Anindya Kundu for a powerful conversation about what it truly takes to lead...
#403 The Digital Delusion with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath (pt.2)
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Teach Me, Teacher we sit down with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath — neuroscientist, educator, and author — to dive deep into one of the m...
#402 How Ed Tech is Harming Our Kids with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath (pt.1)
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Teach Me, Teacher we sit down with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath — neuroscientist, educator, and author — to dive deep into one of the m...
#401 Resolutions for Teachers in 2026
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! In this episode of the podcast, we go over what resolutions teachers should embrace this coming year. The last several years have been...
The Tool to Finally Engage Students in Writing (Redux)
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Writefully Empowered is HERE! It's my second book, all about creating a writing workshop that empowers young people to be their best a...
Empowering Inclusion with Melinda Arnost (Greatest Hits)
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! If you have listened to the podcast for a significant amount of time, you have probably heard me talk about how my son is autistic. It...
#400 How Technology Can Support Literacy (Tinsley Galyean pt.2)
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Tinsley Galyean—co-founder of Curious Learning and author of the forthcoming book REFRAME: How Curiosity & Litera...
#399 Reframing Tech and Literacy with Tinsley Galyean (pt.1)
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Tinsley Galyean—co-founder of Curious Learning and author of the forthcoming book REFRAME: How Curiosity & Litera...
180 Days with Penny Kittle — Greatest Hits
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone and happy Thanksgiving break! We will be back to our regular scheduled programming next week, but for our off week, let's revisit one o...
#398 Ruthless Equity (Ken Williams pt.3)
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're back with Part 3 of my conversation with Ken Williams — and we're pushing even deeper into what real leadership looks like when the...
#397 How Schools Make Teachers Invisible (Ken Williams pt.2)
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Ken Williams — educator, speaker, author of Ruthless Equity, and founder of Unfold the Soul — to dig into a question th...
#396 Do Teachers ACTUALLY Matter? with Ken Williams (pt.1)
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Ken Williams, educator, speaker, and author of Ruthless Equity and founder of Unfold the Soul, to wrestle with one of the t...
#395 High School Students Need to Be Engaged Too!
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
High school kids are tough to reach… but maybe that's the fun part. In this episode, we're talking about engagement that actually works—finding th...
#394 Leading People, Not Buildings (Carrie Jackson pt.2)
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! This week I'm joined by Carrie Jackson, the incredible principal of Allen High School in Texas — and someone I've had the privileg...
#393 Humility in Leadership with Carrie Jackson (pt.1)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! This week I'm joined by Carrie Jackson, the incredible principal of Allen High School in Texas — and someone I've had the privileg...
#392 Applying the Science of Reading (Erica Woolway pt.2)
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! We have done extensive podcasts on the many aspects of reading and writing. We have covered pedagogy, research, cutting edge ideas an...
#391 Guide to the Science of Reading with Erica Woolway (pt.1)
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! We have done extensive podcasts on the many aspects of reading and writing. We have covered pedagogy, research, cutting edge ideas and...
PSA
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In light of the world and the tragedies that have unfolded, Teach Me, Teacher skipped this week. In the meantime, a PSA for the audience.
#390 Is AI Making Cheating Worse? with Pam Ochoa
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, readin...
#389 What Bell to Bell Really Means (Josh Monroe pt.2)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt new episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we sit down with Josh Monroe—the inspiring 5th-grade teacher behind the TikTok sensation @mrmonr...
#388 Teaching People While Teaching Content with Josh Monroe (pt.1)
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt new episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we sit down with Josh Monroe—the inspiring 5th-grade teacher behind the TikTok sensation @mrmonr...
#387 Actualize Your Worth as a Teacher (Jonathan Alsheimer pt.2)
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Alsheimer is back on the podcast, and this conversation is every bit as powerful as his first appearance. If you missed part 1, check it ou...
#386 Teachers are More than Curriculum Presenters with Jonathan Alsheimer (pt.1)
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Alsheimer is back on the podcast, and this conversation is every bit as powerful as his first appearance. We dig into what it really means t...
They Don't Want You to Hear This (Season X Intro)
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season X of Teach Me, Teacher—the podcast that refuses to stay silent while public education is under attack. This season, we stand shoul...
#385 Season 9 Ends
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! In this closing episode of Season 9, host Jacob Chastain takes a heartfelt look back at the journey so far. We get real about where th...
#384 Guiding Your Child’s Athletic Journey with Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu (pt.2)
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we delve into the transformative power of sports in shaping young minds. Joining us are Coach Alex Compton and...
#384 Guiding Your Child's Athletic Journey with Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu (pt.1)
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we delve into the transformative power of sports in shaping young minds. Joining us are Coach Alex Compton and ...
#383 The Politicization of Our Schools (John B. King Jr., Former U.S. Secretary of Education pt.2)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of this powerful episode, host Jacob Chastain sits down with Dr. John B. King Jr., the 10th U.S. Secretary of Education under President Obam...
#382 Teaching, Power, and Policy with John B. King Jr., Former U.S. Secretary of Education (pt.1)
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, host Jacob Chastain sits down with Dr. John B. King Jr., the 10th U.S. Secretary of Education under President Obama, to disc...
#381 Building Trust with Parents as a Teacher
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we dive into one of the most vital—and often overlooked—elements of teaching success: buildi...
#380 My Frustrations and Reflections on Life and Education
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! What a title for a podcast. But, this is a real one. No guest, just me (Jacob Chastain,) the reality of changes in my life, and my con...
Greatest Hits: Bring the Joy Back (Regie Routman pt.3)
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Literacy Essentials by Regie Routman (Stenhouse 2018) is by far one of the most influential books I’ve read in my teaching career....
Greatest Hits: What’s Wrong and How to Fix It (Regie Routman pt.2)
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Literacy Essentials by Regie Routman (Stenhouse 2018) is by far one of the most influential books I’ve read in my teaching career....
Greatest Hits: We Teach KIDS, Not Data Points! Talking Equity with Regie Routman (pt.1)
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode previously aired in another season. Hello everyone! Literacy Essentials by Regie Routman is by far one of the most influential books I’...
Greatest Hits: Beyond Grades, Rewards, and Standardized Testing with Alfie Kohn
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today, I am releasing what I believe is the most important podcast in the history of the show. Not only is it filled with honest and r...
#379 The Language of Behavior with Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper (pt.2)
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we’re diving deep into the misconceptions about student behavior and how traditional behavior management appro...
#378 The Language of Behavior with Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper (pt.1)
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we’re diving deep into the misconceptions about student behavior and how traditional behavior management appro...
#377 Keeping the Joy of Reading Instruction with Pam Ochoa
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Far too often educators give up teaching the love of reading and writing during instruction. They feel pressure from the curriculum developed due a ...
Greatest Hits: The Real Work of Teaching Literacy with Evan and Laura Robb pt.2
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was previously published as episode 93 of the podcast. __ Hello everyone! In a world where too many educators want the short and easy an...
Greatest Hits: The Real Work of Teaching Literacy with Evan and Laura Robb
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode previously aired several years ago. While I am out at a conference, I wanted to bring this one back for those who may have missed it. Enj...
#376 Micro-celebrations (Tal Thompson pt.2)
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we sit down with Tal Thompson, a National Board Certified teacher with over 20 years of experience, to dive dee...
#375 Essential Engagement Principles with Tal Thompson (pt.1)
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we sit down with Tal Thompson, a National Board Certified teacher with over 20 years of experience, to dive deep...
#374 A New Year Resolution for Teachers
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I am back from my small break and ready to dive back into all things education. This episode provides some behind the scenes insight...
Taking a Break...
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! Just wanted to make this quick post. All will be well. Just lots of changes coming and I need some time. Thank you. -Jacob
#373 Moving Forward Divided
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doing an episode like this is tricky. I didn’t want it to be one sided. I didn’t want it to have a political agenda. Instead, I wanted it to be a...
#372 Private School, Charters, Public Schools
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doing an episode like this is tricky. I didn’t want it to be one sided. I didn’t want it to have a political agenda. Instead, I wanted it to be a...
#371 Diversity of Thought in Today's World (Stephanie Edmonds pt.2)
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this powerful episode of Teach Me Teacher as we welcome Stephanie Edmonds, also known as TeachingLiberty on Instagram and YouTube. After lo...
#370 Teaching Liberty with Stephanie Edmonds (pt.1)
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this powerful episode of Teach Me Teacher as we welcome Stephanie Edmonds, also known as TeachingLiberty on Instagram and YouTube. After lo...
#369 Building Relationships Through Content
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! This episode was previously published on the Craft & Draft podcast—my second show all about literacy! If you enjoy this one, go subs...
#368 The Importance of the Arts in School (Lauren Horn pt.2)
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Lauren Horn, author of This Is Not a Sketchbook: It’s a Class. Join us as Lauren dives into the transform...
#367 Expression Through Art with Lauren Horn (pt.1)
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Lauren Horn, author of This Is Not a Sketchbook: It’s a Class. Join us as Lauren dives into the transform...
#366 The National STEM Festival with Kari Byron
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Join us for an inspiring episode featuring the one and only Kari Byron from Mythbusters! We dive into the exciting world of STEM edu...
#365 Small Ways to Connect with Kids (Sierra Bohamera pt.2)
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Teach Me, Teacher! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Sierra Bohamera, also known as @thattrendyteacher on Instagram. Join us a...
#364 Math and Energizing the Classroom with Sierra Bohamera (pt.1)
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Teach Me, Teacher! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Sierra Bohamera, also known as @thattrendyteacher on Instagram. Join us a...
#363 Switching to a New Grade (Molly Dugan pt.2)
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we’re thrilled to welcome Molly Dugan, a dynamic educator whose journey from novice to seasone...
#362 Where are the Turtles?! with Molly Dugan (pt.1)
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we're thrilled to welcome Molly Dugan, a dynamic educator whose journey from novice to seasoned ...
#361 You Don't Have to be a Clown to Engage Kids (Dave Burgess pt.2)
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! In our previous episode, we touched on the many facets of engagement in teaching, from lesson design and teaching style to the content...
#360 Teach Like a PIRATE with Dave Burgess (pt.1)
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Engagement can come in many forms. It can be the lesson design. It can be the teacher's style. It can be the content itself...But what...
Guess Who's Back? (Season 9 Intro)
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Teach Me, Teacher is back and I cannot believe we are at season 9 of the podcast... For those that have been along for this journey, c...
#359 Teaching Reading Across the Day with Jennifer Serravallo (Season Finale pt.2)
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on Teach Me, Teacher as we delve into the critical topic of teaching reading across all subjects with Jennifer Seravallo, author of the ground...
#358 Teaching Reading Across the Day with Jennifer Serravallo (Season Finale pt.1)
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on Teach Me, Teacher as we delve into the critical topic of teaching reading across all subjects with Jennifer Seravallo, author of the ground...
#357 Courages Leadership (Rhonda Roos pt.2)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Leadership is challenging. Everyone has an opinion and many think they can do it better than whoever is currently in a leadership role...
#356 Essential Leadership Skills with Rhonda Roos (pt.1)
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Leadership is challenging. Everyone has an opinion and many think they can do it better than whoever is currently in a leadership role...
#355 Brainwash Proofing Kids and Patterdox with Will Reusch
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! The world of education is changing. Teachers are leaving. Administrators are retiring. Politicians are running on entire campaigns cen...
#354 Fostering Lifelong Learning (Elliott Seif pt.2)
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, host Jacob Chastain sits down with the brilliant Elliot Seif, author of the groundbreaking book ...
#353 Nurturing Curiosity with Elliott Seif (pt.1)
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, host Jacob Chastain sits down with the brilliant Elliot Seif, author of the groundbreaking book ...
#352 The Undeniable Importance of PLCs (pt.2)
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Join us in this episode of Teach Me, Teacher as we delve into the core principles of professional learning communities (PLCs) with ins...
#351 The Undeniable Importance of PLCs (pt.1)
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Join us in this episode of Teach Me, Teacher as we delve into the core principles of professional learning communities (PLCs) with ins...
#350 Preventing Teacher Burnout (Christopher Jenson pt.2)
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Tune in to Teach Me, Teacher for a deep dive into strategies from Triage Your School on preventing teacher burnout. If you miss part...
#349 Triage Your School with Christopher Jenson (pt.1)
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Tune in to Teach Me, Teacher for a deep dive into strategies from Triage Your School on preventing teacher burnout. Author Christophe...
#348 Being the Difference Maker for Your Students
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Welcome to Teach Me, Teacher. This episode is a version of one of my favorite keynotes I do. It's my favorite because it's filled with...
#347 What Has Ruined Teacher PD? (Pam Ochoa pt.2)
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Being in the teacher podcast space for over 8 years has shown me a lot about the state of education and how it has changed. Mainly, p...
#346 Where Did Quality PD Go? with Pam Ochoa (pt.1)
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Being in the teacher podcast space for over 8 years has shown me a lot about the state of education and how it has changed. Mainly, pr...
#345 Authentic Reading Experiences in School (Jennifer McCarty Plucker pt.2)
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! The reading wars carry on, believe it or not. In nearly every corner of the internet—even outside of education—people are concern...
#344 Inspiring Lifelong Readers with Jennifer McCarty Plucker (pt.1)
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! The reading wars carry on, believe it or not. In nearly every corner of the internet—even outside of education—people are concern...
#343 Small Shifts That Lead to Big Gains in Student Learning (James Nottingham pt.2)
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Personally, I believe this episode to be the best episode of Teach Me, Teacher in a long time. If you missed part one, check it out ...
#342 Teaching is an Embattled Yet Hopeful Profession with James Nottingham (pt.1)
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Personally, I believe this episode to be the best episode of Teach Me, Teacher in a long time. James Nottingham is most known fo...
#341 Assassin's Creed, History, and Building Relationships with Dale Mahathey
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! The other day, I came across a post about a viral lesson where a history teacher used the video game Assassin's Creed Odyssey to show...
#340 Thriving Inside of a Bad System with Dr. Shaun Woodly (pt.1)
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Shaun Woodly and host Jacob Chastain in the latest episode of Teach Me, Teacher as they delve into the ever-evolving landscape of education. ...
#339 Teach Writing By Being a Writer (Melissa Morrison pt.2)
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Teaching reading may have the spotlight currently in teacher PD land, but writing should not be missed. In fact, Melissa Morrison argu...
#338 Unveiling the Artistry of Teaching Writing with Melissa Morrison (1)
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Teaching reading may have the spotlight currently in teacher PD land, but writing should not be missed. In fact, Melissa Morrison argu...
#337 The Reasons Why Teachers Are Quitting
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! It's no secret that teachers are leaving teaching. Many people outside of education don't know why... so I asked educators to tell the...
#336 Be Real and Teach (Tara Martin pt.2)
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Welcome to part two of my talk with the wonderful Tara Martin!If you missed part one, click here. We live in a world of clever mark...
#335 Success Through Authenticity with Tara Martin (pt.1)
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! We live in a world of clever marketing strategies, social media highlight reels, and the rise of AI. It's hard to find much that's rea...
#334 It's 2024... What Should We Focus On?
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! All last week, I released resolution episodes to get us all back into the swing of things. Today, as promised, I am releasing the 2024...
Resolutions for Teachers (pt.4)
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! 2024 is here and we are keeping the inspiration coming! Today marks the 4th day in a row where we are looking at our past so that we c...
Resolutions for Teachers (pt.3)
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! 2024 is here and we are keeping the inspiration coming! Today marks the 3rd day in a row where we are looking at our past so that we c...
Resolutions for Teachers (pt.2)
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! 2024 is here and I hear you all… There is no tired like TEACHER TIRED. It feels like the work is piling up. It feels like there is a...
Resolutions for Teachers (pt.1)
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! 2024 is here and I hear you all... There is no tired like TEACHER TIRED. It feels like the work is piling up. It feels like there is a...
#333 Trauma and Aggressive Optimism with Jenna Edwards
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! This time of year means a lot to different people. For many, it's a time for reflection, family, and friends. For others, it can be lo...