Teach Me, Teacher
Episodes
#55 Be The One For Kids with Ryan Sheehy (pt.1)
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! It is my pleasure to bring Ryan Sheehy to the podcast. Ryan is an Educator/Author/Speaker Elementary Principal @HighlandsMDUSD, and...
#54 The Negative Stigma of Being a Teacher (pt.2)
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! As much as I enjoy highlighting the big voices in the educational community, I love finding the new ones too. In this episode, I conti...
#53 The Negative Stigma of Being a Teacher (pt. 1)
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! As much as I enjoy highlighting the big voices in the educational community, I love finding the new ones too. Katie Tollitt of For Tea...
#52 Putting HUMANITY Back into Teaching (The Weary Teacher pt.2)
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Last week, Haley Curfman and I discussed how kindness is at the center of everything she does in her classroom. This week, we dive dee...
#51 Teaching with Kindness ft. The Weary Teacher (pt.1)
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Sometimes, I really like who I get on the show, and sometimes I'm a big fan of the guest... in the case of Haley Curfman, also known...
#50 It’s Time to Talk About Diversity in our Curriculum (pt.2)
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! It’s time to talk about diversity in our curriculum, and I’ve brought on an educator from New York, Marguerite Thompson, to help ...
#49 It’s Time To Talk About Diversity in our Curriculum (pt.1)
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! It's time to talk about diversity in our curriculum, and I've brought on an educator from New York, Marguerite Thompson, to help us t...
#48 Solving the Culture Puzzle (Adam Dovico pt.2)
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I'm just going to be blunt... I. LOVE. THIS. EPISODE. Adam goes into detail about how a school should go about solving culture issues,...
#47 The Limitless School with Adam Dovico (pt.1)
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today, I have the honor and privilege of bringing you Adam Dovico, a first time principal at Moore Magnet Elementary in North Carolina...
#46 How to Change a Failing School (pt.3)
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today, it is my pleasure to bring you Sue Szachowicz, a retired principal of Brockton High School and now a Senior Fellow for the In...
#45 How to Change a Failing School (pt.2)
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you about something revolutionary? Something so BIG, that it could literally transform your students and your school? Would you be inte...
#44 How to Change a Failing School (pt.1)
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today, it is my pleasure to bring you Sue Szachowicz, a retired principal of Brockton High School and now a Senior Fellow for the In...
#43 Stories From Webb (Todd Nesloney pt. 2)
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Last week, I talked about how I had trouble naming our two-part episode with Todd Nesloney, but this week is different...because we di...
#42 The Power of Community with Todd Nesloney pt.1
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I had trouble naming this two-part episode with Todd Nesloney. On one hand, I wanted to simply call it, Stories From Webb, since that...
#41 Do We Care About Our Teachers? pt.2
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! It's no secret that teaching is hard. Stress builds. Hours grow long, as the papers pile up. Mandates and emails come at us faster tha...
#40 Do We Care About Our Teachers? pt.1
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do we care about our teachers? Do we make sure to take their wellbeing into account, or do we keep asking more of them, never bothering to fill their ...
#39 Telling our Stories with Colby Sharp
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! As more and more news outlets decide to condemn schools, more and more politicians find it to their liking to tell their version of wh...
#38 Jeff Anderson & The Patterns of Power
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Teach Me, Teacher has been around for about a year and half, and I'm amazed at how many great educators I have had the pleasure to spe...
#37 Classroom Transformations
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I've been wanting to record an episode on classroom transformations for a while now, so I'm super pumped to get this one out to you gu...
#36 13.4 Billion Dollars a Year on Standardized Tests
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! In connection to our last episode about standardized tests (and should teachers hate it,) we have another episode about testing, but...
#35 Should Teachers Hate Standardized Testing?
24 Oct 2017
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...
#34 Fearless Learning with Dr. Mary Howard (pt.2)
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"I don't want our conversations to be about strategies, I want them to be about practices." And this is probably that best summary of my discussion wi...
#33 Fearless Learning with Dr. Mary Howard (pt.1)
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I can’t believe this show gets to release content like this... Dr. Mary Howard is a professional who is astounding in her insight, h...
#32 Teach Online Today
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Teach Me, Teacher is all about elevating the voices of teachers IN the classroom. But what happens when that classroom isn't tradition...
#31 Discrepant Events to Inspire Learning
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I'm pleased to bring back Alan Small, author of The Science Club Handbook, to discuss how to WOW students into engagement. In this epi...
#30 Donalyn Miller: The Power of Independent Reading (pt.2)
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! It has been a complete joy to release this two-part episode with Donalyn Miller. Donalyn is one of my biggest inspirations as a teache...
#29 Donalyn Miller: The Power of Independent Reading (pt.1)
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! It's finally here, episode 29, the first episode of season 2 of Teach Me, Teacher, and it is my biggest privilege to bring you Donalyn...
Intro to Season 2
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Welcome to season 2 of Teach Me, Teacher! I have an amazing season for you coming up, and it is going to be BIGGER, BETTER, and MORE I...
#28 The Ron Clark Academy (S1 Finale pt.2)
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! It's been an amazing first year of podcasting. I wasn't sure where this show was going to go, but with all the love being shown for it...
#27 The Ron Clark Academy (S1 Finale pt.1)
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! If you've ever been curious about The Ron Clark Academy, or wondered if the hype is all that it's cracked up to be, then here's your c...
#26 So you STILL want to be a Teacher?
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! It's the end of the school year (for most), and that means reflection is in full swing. Our minds are swimming in questions like, Did ...
#25 Reading Myths Debunked
23 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! This week's episode deals with a few major myths about reading education that teachers and admin let thrive, when really we should b...
#24 Teachers Saved Me from a Family of Drugs and Violence
09 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I'm going to share my own story with you today. It's the story of how I was saved from a family of drugs and violence over and over again. It's the st...
#23 The Growth Mindset
25 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Exciting times are among us as we are reaching the end of the year! Can you believe it? As the year comes to a close, I like to look b...
#22 Talking Shop and Problem Solving
11 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today we are talking with Lindsey Stewart of Richland Middle School, taking it back from the topical shows of late, and just having a ...
#21 Let’s Get “Lit”
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! For this week's episode, WE NEED YOUR HELP! Kecia Dennis, of Richland Middle School, is building something great. She is celebrating l...
#20 The Future of Education is Ours (The Betsy DeVos Episode pt.2)
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Here is part 2 of our biggest episode ever, my conversation with Kathy Edwards of The Novus Academy. In this episode, we tackle severa...
#19 The Betsy DeVos Episode Pt.1
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! You didn't think Teach Me, Teacher would shy away from topics like this, did you? Doing an episode like this is tricky. I didn't want ...
#18 How Poverty and Trauma Affect Everything
14 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today it is my pleasure to bring you an episode that is sure to hit home for a lot of you. I sat down and talked with Siobhan Mull...
#17 The Science Club Handbook with Alan Small
31 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! For today's episode, it is my pleasure to introduce you to one of Teach Me, Teacher's biggest advocates, and a fantastic educator, Ala...
#16 Curriculum and Instruction with Dr. Clark
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Everyone! Hands down, this is the most important episode of Teach Me, Teacher recorded so far. Dr. Clark brings over 40 years of experience t...
#15 Teach Sensory Language With Music
03 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! We are back and ready to roll! I'm alone on this episode, so things are a little different, but it is still worth the listen (if I do ...
#15 Teach Sensory Language With Music
03 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! We are back and ready to roll! I'm alone on this episode, so things are a little different, but it is still worth the listen (if I do ...
#14 How to Get Students to Read!
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I've been gone too long! I've missed you all. I really have. But, to make up for it, we have an extra long episode today, where I hav...
#14 How to Get Students to Read!
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I've been gone too long! I've missed you all. I really have. But, to make up for it, we have an extra long episode today, where I hav...
#13 Use Instagram and Pets to Engage Students
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! We have an IMPORTANT episode this week. You will want to share it as much as possible. In this episode, I sat down with my friend and ...
#13 Use Instagram and Pets to Engage Students
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! We have an IMPORTANT episode this week. You will want to share it as much as possible. In this episode, I sat down with my friend and ...
#12 Recovering From a Tough Year
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! In this episode, I talk with Mrs. West about her toughest year, what went wrong, and how she came out on top afterwards. Not only doe...
#12 Recovering From a Tough Year
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! In this episode, I talk with Mrs. West about her toughest year, what went wrong, and how she came out on top afterwards. Not only doe...
#11 Developing Lifetime Writers
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Writing. It can cause stress for the teacher and the student. We push and we push and we push, and we end up not wanting to read final...
#11 Developing Lifetime Writers
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Writing. It can cause stress for the teacher and the student. We push and we push and we push, and we end up not wanting to read final...
#10 Great Learning Spaces with Flexible Seating
10 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! We took last week off due to scheduling issues, but we are back with a great episode. We are talking flexible seating (alternative sea...
#10 Great Learning Spaces with Flexible Seating
10 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! We took last week off due to scheduling issues, but we are back with a great episode. We are talking flexible seating (alternative sea...
#9 Create Your Dream Class with Structures
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! This week's episode is all about having structure in the classroom and using structures to better the interactions and academic succes...
#9 Create Your Dream Class with Structures
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! This week's episode is all about having structure in the classroom and using structures to better the interactions and academic succes...
#8 Serving Our ELL and Newcomer Populations
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I am pumped for this episode. Today we are talking about how to better serve our English Language Learner populations and our Newcomer...
#8 Serving Our ELL and Newcomer Populations
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I am pumped for this episode. Today we are talking about how to better serve our English Language Learner populations and our Newcomer...
#7 The “Secret” to Classroom Excellence
12 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Boy, do we have a great episode for you this week. We are talking about EXCELLENCE, and how to achieve it in your classroom, both acad...
#7 The "Secret" to Classroom Excellence
12 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Boy, do we have a great episode for you this week. We are talking about EXCELLENCE, and how to achieve it in your classroom, both acad...
#6 Building Relationships with Coaching
29 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! In episode 6, we are talking about balancing coaching, teaching, and how a passionate educator can use both mediums to build great rel...
#6 Building Relationships with Coaching
29 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! In episode 6, we are talking about balancing coaching, teaching, and how a passionate educator can use both mediums to build great rel...
#5 What You Need to Know About GT Students
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! School has begun! This means that we are all thinking about how to make our lesson plans better. To do this, we have to think about ea...
#5 What You Need to Know About GT Students
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! School has begun! This means that we are all thinking about how to make our lesson plans better. To do this, we have to think about ea...
#4 Educational Leadership with James Whitfield
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! In episode 4, we are talking educational leadership. This is a special episode for many reasons, but first and foremost, it is special...
#4 Educational Leadership with James Whitfield
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! In episode 4, we are talking educational leadership. This is a special episode for many reasons, but first and foremost, it is special...
#3 Mindfulness in the Classroom
08 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Ever wish you could still your mind or the minds of your students? Ever feel like you are just missing everything around you because ...
#3 Mindfulness in the Classroom
08 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Ever wish you could still your mind or the minds of your students? Ever feel like you are just missing everything around you because ...
#2 Technology in the Classroom
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! For episode 2 of Teach Me, Teacher, we are diving deep into technology in the classroom. Melinda Bolles (Melbo) was one of my first me...
#2 Technology in the Classroom
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! For episode 2 of Teach Me, Teacher, we are diving deep into technology in the classroom. Melinda Bolles (Melbo) was one of my first me...
Intro to Season 1
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I am so excited to share what we've been working on this summer. Currently, we are ahead of schedule, and each podcast has turned out ...
Intro to Season 1
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I am so excited to share what we've been working on this summer. Currently, we are ahead of schedule, and each podcast has turned out ...
#1 So You Want To Be A Teacher?
01 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Welcome to the first ever episode of Teach Me, Teacher! I'm super excited to let everyone hear the great interview I had with my colle...
#1 So You Want To Be A Teacher?
01 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Welcome to the first ever episode of Teach Me, Teacher! I'm super excited to let everyone hear the great interview I had with my colle...