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Capuchino Mic Drop #capmicdrop

26 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Listen to Capuchino High School staffulty drop the mic by sharing the awesome innovative and inclusive things they are doing with their students. In this series of interviews we will learn (and steal awesome ideas) from colleagues in various departments. Let's become a more connected community by listening and learning together. Coming in January 2022. Go Mustangs!

Capuchino High School is a public International Baccalaureate (IB) high school in San Bruno, CA. This podcast is hosted by Stacy Kratochvil, Cap teacher and Instructional Technology TOSA. Music by fellow educator, Justin Cottrell.

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Episodes

Revitalizing School Systems with Equity and Justice with Joe Truss and Shane Safir | Ep.20

May 16, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 57.4 MB

The season ends on a high note as proactive consultants Joe Truss and Shane Safir walk us through the dynamic initiative of dissolving white supremacy culture in schools. All ears to discover the value of fostering students through an anti-racist education and help shape a brighter future. Tune into this finale episode! Key takeaways to listen for Why a shifted mentality should begin with adults and educators The essence of self-reflection in teaching racial equity Microscale plans on re...

The Perfect Recipe: Activeness, Adaptability, And Awareness with Sara Devine | Ep.19

May 09, 2022 12:05 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MB

Culinary Arts educator and Union Official Sara Devine drops the mic in this episode as she highlights her knowledge beyond the kitchen with excellent and practical techniques in mentoring and personal development. Get a grip on the value of collaboration with colleagues, self-assessment, and the preparation of leaving employment with a flavorful perspective! Key takeaways to listen for Fears and fulfillments of students on their first attempt at cooking The best strategy to kickoff a lear...

How to Get Access to College Financial Aid with Joyce Lynn l Ep.18

May 02, 2022 12:05 - 18 minutes - 34.6 MB

Want to get access to helpful information on making your college dream a reality? Joyce Lynn joins us on today’s episode to share her experience in the school-to-career department, tips on getting access to resources, and thoughts about achieving your goals. Join us! Key takeaways to listen for What does a college career financial aid provider do? Roadblocks and challenges of first-generation students whose parents never went to college The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on current financial...

Bridging and Addressing the Gaps in Learning with Angelica Alvarez l Ep.17

April 25, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 62.5 MB

Starting her teaching career subbing and working with moderate to severe students' special needs, Angelica Alvarez joins us in this episode. We talk about building a positive environment for students, embracing inclusivity in the classroom, and promoting more life skills-focused classes. Tune in! Key takeaways to listen for Techniques for building relationships with students and teacher peers How to construct the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Curriculum to teaching parti...

The Basics of Research with Anna Lapid l Ep.16

April 18, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MB

Library media technician Anna Lapid joins us on this episode to talk about her work and the 101s of research. Listen in as she delves into the hows of helping kids organize and synthesize their ideas, better ways of doing research, and utilizing your school’s librarian in navigating through extended essays. Don’t miss out!  Key takeaways to listen for  The value of being a library media technician  Effective ways to do research better  What does an IB extended essay advisor do?  Helpful...

The Power of Student Teaching, Community Building, & Social Awareness with Theresa Colangelo l Ep.15

April 11, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MB

A real estate property manager turned health teacher Theresa Colangelo chats with us for an inspiring episode to tackle non-traditional societal topics necessary for the classroom. Join us in this conversation and learn how you can push boundaries to combat the world’s social problems. Key takeaways to listen for Why the teenage brain acts as such and the importance of community building Topics on social awareness, gender identity, and stress prevention Helpful techniques on how to teach...

A Strong Lesson on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with Truc Nguyen l Ep.14

April 04, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 68.4 MB

Such an honor to have Wellness Counselor and Psychotherapist Truc Nguyen join us on this eye-opening episode to talk about the necessary steps to stand up against racism, create a safer environment that promotes self-love, and plant seeds to eliminate biases. It's time to heighten education on laser-focused inclusion on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. You certainly want to listen to this!  Key takeaways to listen for  Techniques on how to build boundaries around helping ...

Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Intellectual Independence Through Directed Studies with Vasilis Rousseas l Ep.13

March 28, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MB

In the academe, collaborating with co-educators, teaching the value of practical life skills, and making genuine connections with students are all valuable to make learning successful.  SPED teacher Vasilis Rousseas reveals golden nuggets about his field of expertise. Plus, a bonus reminder to help you build better emotional intelligence that you don’t want to miss! Key takeaways to listen for The best thing about being a SPED teacher What are the common challenges that one encounters as ...

Embracing the Alpha Mindset to Better Support Emerging Multilingual Students with Anneke Castro Vonk l Ep.12

March 21, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 80.9 MB

Joining us today is high school Math teacher, Anneke Castro Vonk, who shares her teaching journey which started with an overseas acclimation experience that turned into a whole new mission of creating a learning environment through positive reinforcement, especially for non-English speakers. You are going to love this! Key takeaways to listen for The Capuchino Environmental Club backstory Techniques on how to deliver the learning to English-language Learners (ELL) students effectively Ho...

The Essence of Teaching Through Equitable Grading with Justin Cottrell l Ep. 11

March 14, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MB

It’s so inspiring to chat with Justin Cottrell, who is not only a Health class teacher but is also a force when it comes to innovation. In this episode, he dropped the mic about the importance of engaging with kids through technology, tailor fitting the delivery of the learning, redefining the mode of grading students, and discovering the purpose of being a mentor. Be ready to have aha moments! Key takeaways to listen for The value of creating an environment for innovative teaching Impact...

Building A Strong Sense of Community with Kristen Tucker l Ep. 10

March 07, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 42.9 MB

Togetherness is the lesson for the day. Kristen Tucker, an integrated science teacher, chats with us about excellent advice for people thinking about joining a teachers' association, natural science in the International Baccalaureate® (IB) world, and the importance of inclusivity when going through change and transformation. This one’s more than just your typical episode, so tune in! Key takeaways to listen for What is ELD Science? Tips on how to build a positive community in science clas...

Mastering the Art of Classroom Management with Jay Oca l Ep. 9

February 28, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 42.9 MB

Capuchino Mustangs football coach and SPED teacher Jay Oca talks about the importance of learning about your student, their style, their strengths, their weaknesses, their background, and more importantly, their potential. Academically, these deeper dives can lead to more effective teaching strategies for every learner in your class. Don’t miss this! Key Takeaways From This Episode Importance of strong classroom management skills among educators Understanding the biggest differentiators t...

Creative Ways to Learn and Practice Spanish with Rachel Panagiotopoulos | Ep. 8

February 21, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 40.5 MB

It’s such an honor to chat with Rachel Panagiotopoulos, a world language instructor and an exceptional teacher who uses relevant means to connect with students and make education more meaningful. Stay tuned to this episode as we delve deeper into the world of music and the importance of having a growth mindset. Key takeaways to listen for Unique tips that can help in learning Spanish or any language The significant role of music in engaging with students Suggested projects and tips to ke...

Coordinating Professional Development at an IB World School with Liliana Klatt | Ep. 7

February 14, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

In this episode I talk to another one of Cap's best, Liliana Klatt. Señora Klatt teaches Spanish and serves as our Professional Development Coordinator. She's super smart and plans PD meticulously from a local and global perspective. (I'm clearly on her fan club, and we ALL should be because she gives us the best PD opportunities and cuts out a lot of bologna!) Enjoy learning about her journey to teaching, out of it, and back, her word for 2022 and the ideas she shared when I asked her what ...

Complex Instruction Strategies with Brooke Connell Dauwe| Ep. 6

February 07, 2022 15:12 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this episode Brooke Connell Dauwe drops the mic about Complex Instruction. What the heck is that? Listen to learn more about assigning roles to students during labs or other group activities. How can assigning roles make group work more equitable? Why do students like this? And what is a fun way that non-Science teachers can adapt this for their classes? Be sure to also check out the show notes for resources shared by our fabulous Science department!!!   Check out the show notes at bit.l...

Being Authentic and Relatable with Allen Manalo | Ep. 5

January 31, 2022 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

In this week's episode Stacy Kratochvil interviews English & AVID teacher, Allen Manalo! Mr. Manalo is well liked by students and connects with them through his love for the Golden State Warriors, tea and music. Learn more about his favorite AVID strategy, what brought him to Capuchino and the best "mic-dropping" teacher advice he's ever been given. Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop for more.  Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" every week!  Follow me...

Shift Your Mindset: We Are All IB Teachers! with Martee Lopez-Schmitt | Ep. 04

January 24, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

In episode 4 Stacy Kratochvil interviews Martee Lopez-Schmitt, Capuchino H.S. IB (International Baccalaureate) Program Coordinator and Theory of Knowledge Teacher. Was Martee quick to fall in love with IB? Have we always been an IB school? Why do we want all of our Mustangs to take at least one IB course before they graduate? How can we become more of an IB school? How is IB a tool for equity? For more resources about IB, be sure to check out the Show Notes! bit.ly/capmicdrop Subscribe and ...

Shift Your Mindset: We Are All IB Teachers! with Martee Lopez-Schmitt | Ep. 4

January 24, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

In episode 4 Stacy Kratochvil interviews Martee Lopez-Schmitt, Capuchino H.S. IB (International Baccalaureate) Program Coordinator and Theory of Knowledge Teacher. Was Martee quick to fall in love with IB? Have we always been an IB school? Why do we want all of our Mustangs to take at least one IB course before they graduate? How can we become more of an IB school? How is IB a tool for equity? For more resources about IB, be sure to check out the Show Notes! bit.ly/capmicdrop Subscribe and ...

Water in the Fishbowl: Rethinking Literacy with Dan Connelly | Ep. 3

January 17, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

In this episode Stacy Kratochvil interviews Capuchino H.S. English Teacher, Dan Connelly. Learn what Dan would have done if he didn't become a teacher, his favorite analogies and how he inspires his students to be good humans.  Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop for more. Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" every week! Follow me on Twitter @StacyKratochvil. Thanks for all of your support! I hope you enjoy this mini PD series. ☺️ Go Mustangs! --- Se...

Water in the Fishbowl: Rethinking Literacy with Dan Connelly | Ep. 03

January 17, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

In this episode Stacy Kratochvil interviews Capuchino H.S. English Teacher, Dan Connelly. Learn what Dan would have done if he didn't become a teacher, his favorite analogies and how he inspires his students to be good humans.  Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop for more. Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" every week! Follow me on Twitter @StacyKratochvil. Thanks for all of your support! I hope you enjoy this mini PD series. ☺️ Go Mustangs! --- Se...

The Apocalypse, Clones and Importance of Leaders Who Look Like You with Erika Duscha | Ep. 02

January 10, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

In this episode I get to giggle with Erika Duscha, Capuchino H.S. photography and video production teacher and BSU club advisor. She's a hoot, an incredible asset to Capuchino and a great advocate for our students. Enjoy learning about what kinds of projects she gives students, how they surprise her, and the story of how our beautiful Black Lives Matter mural came to be! Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop for more. Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" ev...

The Apocalypse, Clones and Importance of Leaders Who Look Like You with Erika Duscha | Ep. 2

January 10, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

In this episode I get to giggle with Erika Duscha, Capuchino H.S. photography and video production teacher and BSU club advisor. She's a hoot, an incredible asset to Capuchino and a great advocate for our students. Enjoy learning about what kinds of projects she gives students, how they surprise her, and the story of how our beautiful Black Lives Matter mural came to be! Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop for more. Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" ev...

Restorative Practices and More with Kyra Bajeera | Ep. 1

January 04, 2022 11:12 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

In this episode Stacy Kratochvil interviews Capuchino H.S. math teacher and new Restorative Practices Coordinator, Kyra Bajeera! Learn why Bajeera is looking forward to prom, how she made her way to joining our Cap math department a few years ago and more about her work with the new "restorative justice leaders" - Students who are leading their peers and staff through restorative practices in the classroom. This is a new program as of this school year. To have the students lead their peers to...

Restorative Practices and More with Kyra Bajeera | Ep. 01

January 04, 2022 11:12 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

In this episode Stacy Kratochvil interviews Capuchino H.S. math teacher and new Restorative Practices Coordinator, Kyra Bajeera! Learn why Bajeera is looking forward to prom, how she made her way to joining our Cap math department a few years ago and more about her work with the new "restorative justice leaders" - Students who are leading their peers and staff through restorative practices in the classroom. This is a new program as of this school year. To have the students lead their peers to...

Trailer | Ep. 00

October 23, 2021 18:19 - 50 seconds - 1.91 MB

Dropping the mic in January 2022! Shout out to fellow educator Justin Cottrell for jamming on guitar and creating the music for #capmicdrop! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capmicdrop/message

Ep 00: Trailer

October 23, 2021 18:19 - 50 seconds - 1.91 MB

Dropping the mic in January 2022! Shout out to fellow educator Justin Cottrell for jamming on guitar and creating the music for #capmicdrop! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/capmicdrop/message

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