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Episode 50: the FINAL episode / “Closing the Door” / the new ‘Assholes in Education’ podcast!

September 28, 2021 18:02 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MB

It’s bittersweet to say that episode 5-0 is my last one. 50 books - 150 takeaways - countless tidbits of information. I’ll be reviewing my own book, but I also share my new podcast rolling out called “Assholes in Education”. The podcast will be focusing on teachers, administrators, colleagues, and companies that are, well, assholes. This podcast will not be for the weak at heart, as I’ll be covering every type of person ranging from “do-nothing teachers who make their own schedules to make th...

Episode 49: Go See the Principal by Gerry Brooks

September 02, 2021 17:20 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MB

We’ve all heard horror stories from the Principal’s office. This is not that book. This book is full of smiles, tips, and tricks on how to handle life in school… most importantly in a positive way.

SUPERreads Episode 48: Crucial Conversations by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, and Switzer

June 24, 2021 13:01 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MB

Crucial conversations could happen on a daily basis in your life, both in and out of the classroom or office. Knowing what to say and how to say it with parents, students, colleagues, or bosses is clutch for many reasons, but mostly for a sane piece of mind. Have a listen as to how you can navigate these conversations and place you in the “amazing communicator” slot.

Episode 47: P is for Pirate by @BurgessDave and @Burgess_Shelley published by dbc_inc

May 18, 2021 19:57 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MB

Everyone could use a book full of educational magic and quotes to live by. Dave & Shelley Burgess put together such a book in 2014. Over 70 educators from all walks of life in a myriad of positions based in schools of various socioeconomic levels. This book will put a smile on your face. Check out my review of it.

SUPERReads Episode 46: Creative Schools by Sir Ken Robinson

April 20, 2021 15:51 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MB

Creativity and schools have often gone hand in hand over the past decade as we move onward in a progressive educational system, breaking away from the school designed to put students immediately into working factories or some other form of labor. Sir Ken breaks down the history of where we were and 8 chapters on where we are going and where we need to be. An asset for all administrators and those considering to go into the field.

Episode 45: The Power of Unstoppable Momentum by @MichaelFullan1 and @MarkEdw22

March 25, 2021 15:29 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MB

Change in school is always hard, but technology infusion has made it harder. This episode breaks down the challenges of today’s learning and offers meaningful and achievable solutions to overcome them.

Episode 44: Whole Brain Teaching for Challenging Kids

March 09, 2021 19:05 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MB

Challenging students is almost a given in any school setting regardless of age or zip-code. This book take a unique angle in combating it by means of utilizing the whole brain for engagement purposes. There are lots of tips & tricks on everything from how to captivate in the long game to simplistic class management for the short game. This episode is certainly worth a listen.

SUPERReads Episode 42: The 20time Project by @brookhauser

February 09, 2021 18:21 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MB

The 20time Project was pushed in 2014 for educators to embrace a meaningful, positive project that can have substantial change in our world. Initially based off of Google's moonshot thinking model, the book lays out step by step how your students can change the world. Connect with the author: @brookhouser

SUPERReads Episode 43: The 20time Project by @brookhauser

February 09, 2021 18:21 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MB

The 20time Project was pushed in 2014 for educators to embrace a meaningful, positive project that can have substantial change in our world. Initially based off of Google's moonshot thinking model, the book lays out step by step how your students can change the world. Connect with the author: @brookhouser

SUPERReads podcast - Episode 42: Teaching, Learning, and Trauma

January 19, 2021 16:15 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MB

Published by Corwin in 2021, the book takes a deep dive into trauma in schools. Trauma can range from parental arguing to living during a pandemic. Pew Research has stated anxiety and depression amongst students is as much as 70% during any given time, with spikes during points of individual trauma. This podcast covers tips and tricks along with solid reflection for the reader on how to grow, learn, and move onward during student or teacher trauma.

Episode 41: Educational Foundations

December 29, 2020 16:51 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MB

If you’re looking for a modern day collection of educational essays address the gamut in education, look no further. Some of the most brilliant minds in the country collaborated and shared their thoughts on why you want to go into education...and stay in education. This is not light reading — and should be apart of those studying to get into education today.

Episode 40: Happy Kids Don’t Punch You in the Face

December 08, 2020 17:46 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MB

Episode 40 reviews the book Happy Kids Don’t Punch You in the Face”... what a catchy title...talk about a hook that gets your attention! Ben Springer published this in 2018 (Corwin) and focuses on “positive psychology” and how the use of it can help students and teachers inside and outside of the classroom. A great book for all special education teachers and administrators. Those going into the field should also get a copy.

Episode 39: Impooded You-niverse by @S_Dallas_Dance

November 17, 2020 16:40 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MB

Hands down, this is my favorite education book of 2020. This book, written as a letter to his son, is as raw as it gets. Dr. Dallas Dance writes from the heart, sharing both positive and negative experiences about his career and life. The lessons learned combined with raw & meaningful advice is not oy essential to school leaders, but to all those ready for the next chapter in life.

Episode 38: What They Don’t Tell You in School Administration

October 27, 2020 15:50 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MB

This is, by far, one of my favorite books about educational administration. Why? Because the title speaks for itself! This book is LOADED with stories, tips, and how to live life in the big chair. Have a listen — and I’ll be you will be looking for the book afterwards.

Episode 37: the Super-Boss-Intendent

October 06, 2020 13:00 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MB

Nothing beats a fun picture book with a great message... and this is the epitome of it. Offering scads of scenarios on a bright note while laying out a series of scenarios, this is a great coffee table book for aspiring and first year Superintendents.

Episode 36: Out of Our Minds by Sir Ken Robinson

September 22, 2020 18:36 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MB

2020 will go down as one of the most disappointing and challenging years in a generation. A huge loss in the education field was Sir Ken Robinson, one of the most brilliant minds in education. I review Ken’s book and all that it has to offer...and that’s a lot. Onward!

Episode 35: The 4 O’clock Faculty by Rich Czyz

September 01, 2020 13:35 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MB

Professional Development (PD) has been loved or loathed since its’ inception in schools. If you’ve been on the loathing side of it, this book is for you. You can turn PD lemons into some great lemonade.

Episode 34: The Superintendents Planner

August 18, 2020 13:00 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MB

You’re thinking to yourself “who needs another planner?” If you’re an aspiring or current Superintendent— you’d be foolish to pass this book up. Penned by 7 Superintendents coming from 7 different walks of life, this is a treasure chest of checklists and insight.

SUPERReads Episode 33: Leading for Equity

August 04, 2020 15:16 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MB

The 7th edition of this book was published in 2017, and each edition gets better and better. This book covers the entire process of change ranging from diving deep to the problem to mistakes made during implementation. This is a book for those in leadership positions that are for “the long haul”, as change on this level does not happen overnight, within a month, or even a year. This is a book that leaves no stone unturned insofar as how to begin to wrapping things up.

Episode 32: Effective School Board Meetings

July 14, 2020 19:50 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MB

School Board meetings can be very laid back all the way to Jerry Springer-like. This book is perfect for novice or aspiring Superintendents as well as novice or aspiring Board members. I’ve lived through the serene (one meeting was 17 minutes) and the insane (another went for 7 hours laced with yelling and politics for TV). This is a great reference to have for all scenarios.

Episode 31: The Hack Learning Anthology

June 30, 2020 15:34 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MB

In 2017, Mark Barnes amassed a collection of chapters of books from the Hack Learning series. He put the best of the best into one book, allowing readers to “try before you buy” for the full book. Great for novice teachers or those who want to try something new or switch things up a bit.

Episode 30: The Emerging Work of Today’s Superintendent publishes by @AASAHQ

June 16, 2020 12:59 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MB

If you are in or thinking about sitting in the Superintendent chair, you’re going to face challenges that you can’t even make up if you tried to. This book (published in 2018) is a fantastic collection of scenarios and resources that will help you navigate the educational seas.

Episode 29: Chromebooks in the classroom

June 02, 2020 23:59 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MB

Chromebooks have become a staple in and out of the classroom today. The book reviewed covers everything you want to know about Chromebooks, from soup to nuts. It also has lesson plans and contributions from over 60 educators. Whether you are green or a pro in using chromebooks, this episode is for you.

Episode 28: The No A**hole Rule

May 19, 2020 15:49 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MB

Yes, you read the title of the book correctly. Published by Dr. Sutton in 2010, you would assume that the title is an easy way of getting you to pick it up. While it got my attention, it’s also a great read on how people interact in the workplace and how you can alleviate negative coworkers from your professional life. The logic & science presented applies to all workplace events, including schools.

Episode 27: School Budgeting in Difficult Times

May 05, 2020 13:00 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MB

School budgeting is one of the most challenging and rewarding components of public education. Often a 10-month process with scads of stakeholders in the process, a budget need to be built methodically and with optimism. This book walks you through the process and in simple language. This podcast is great for business officials, novice board members, and novice or seasoned Superintendents.

Episode 26: Escaping the School Leaders Dunktank

April 21, 2020 19:53 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MB

Warning: I’m a bit biased about this book because it’s beyond real and helped me when I was in a bad place. The dunk tank refers to those who don’t like you and will do anything to make sure you fail. This book covers everything from dunk tank scenarios to how people who were dunked prevailed. The book was published in 2016 by Dave Burgess Consulting and was written by Rebecca Coda and Rick Jetter.

Episode 25: The 5 Second Rule

March 31, 2020 23:00 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MB

No - this is. Or the 5 second rule when it comes to food hitting the floor, but the 5 second rule that you can you both professionally and personally. Author Mel Robbins lays out the science, reasoning, and why using such a simplistic rule can change how you do things in the classroom or outside of it.

Episode 24: Rethinking Grading

March 17, 2020 13:00 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MB

In 2015, Cathy Vatterott published an easy, thoughtful 119 page read on how to change the stigma and pitfalls of grading. A great read for someone looking to redesign the process with ease while getting the buy-in needed in order to complete the process.

Episode 23: A Fork in the Road

March 03, 2020 13:42 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MB

Thinking about jumping into the big chair (AKA superintendent chair) or educational administration? This is a fantastic read, with 12 scenarios that will leave you laughing, aggravated, or speechless. Written by Mike Wilhelm and published in 2018.

Episode 22: Shift THIS

February 22, 2020 19:16 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MB

Joy Kirr (@joykirr) penned a book dedicated to gradual shifts in the classroom/ school/ district that brings schools up to today’s needs. It’s not overnight, bomb dropping change. Shifting box the key. A great book for those who want to take things low and slow.

Episode 21: Game Changers

February 11, 2020 17:50 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MB

In 2014, Julie Adams (@adamsteaching) wrote about how 7 areas that can catapault student achievement. This 84 page book gets right to the point and shares information that is immediately transferable to instructional practice without the fluff.

Episode 20: Gamify Literacy

January 28, 2020 17:47 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MB

You’ve probably heard the phrase “gamification” in the education space as of late. Most think this is just another fad, however, being a multimillion business now in the realm of ESports on colleges, where players are being drafted like D-1 athletes is far from a fad. The book was published in 2017 by ISTE and was edited by ani belle Haiken.

Episode 19: Burning In

January 22, 2020 02:06 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MB

We have all been given the proverbial pep talk during the school year, being assured from your Mentor or Administratorbthst everything is going to be alright...but you can only believe so much. Burned In is an essay collection from some of the best teachers in the country, giving you real advice on real topics. It was published in 2011 by Teachers College. Find it on their website, BN, or Amazon.

Episode 18: Against Empathy

January 14, 2020 16:55 - 6 minutes - 6 MB

Empathy is the latest and greatest phrase that’s being thrown around In the education space today. Paul Bloom wrote a book entitled “Against Empathy” — but it’s not what you think. Have a listen!

Episode 17: Anatomy of a School Lawsuit

January 07, 2020 20:20 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MB

In this episode, I review the 2006 Corwin book “Anatomy of a School Lawsuit” - which covers the entire legal process for a school from soup to nuts. This episode is geared toward new Superintendents and novice Board of Education members.

Episode 16: Now THAT'S a good question!

December 31, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MB

Erik Francis penned a book in 2016 (published by ASCD) about questioning in the educational environment. This book goes way beyond "guided practice" and asking questions out of the teachers manual. Find Erik on Twitter at @maverickedu and purchase the book from @ascd.

Episode 15: Columbine... They Call me Mr De

December 24, 2019 15:01 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MB

On April 20, 1999, schools in America and the world changed forever. The shooting at Columbine High School was one of the most horrific incidents in American History. The Principal, Frank DeAngelis, wrote a book about his life ranging from his upbringing to how he has moved onward. This was a hard podcast to record, but hopefully you’ll take away a thing or two. This was published by Dave Burgess Consulting in March of 2019.

Episode 14: Schools Without Failure (1969)

December 16, 2019 16:09 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MB

Another “oldie but goldie”, Dr. William Glasser (MD) lays out a controversial and way out of the box approach to reforming education all over the country , starting with poor, urban & rural schools. It’s not for the faint at heart, and the book itself is somewhat hard to find. It’s worth the extended recording today.

Episode 13: Blended learning for grades 4-12

December 06, 2019 17:44 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MB

Yes, the term “blended learning” has been around for almost a decade, but are most educators really doing it? My review from this 2012 book published by Corwin may indeed check to see if you’re in the fast line or still at the pit stop.

Episode 12: Standards-based report cards

November 29, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MB

When one hears “standards-based report card” people either cheer or cringe. I came across a book from 2010 written by Thomas Guskey & Jane Bailey that was written to walk those looking to make a shift throughout the entire process. If you’re thinking about making the switch or are in the process, this episode is for you. Available on the Corwin website or on Amazon.

Episode 11: 50 Tech Tools for a school Counsleors

November 24, 2019 15:44 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MB

While the book title speaks for itself, 50 tech tools for counselors has, yes, 50 different tools & apps for grades k-12 that cater to the counselor or those teaching character education or digital citizenship. Follow the authors on twitter: Angela Cleveland (@angcleveland) and Stephen Sharp (@stvsharp). Follow me on IG/twitch/twitter/tiktok: @eitneredu or @Jay_Eitner (if you dare...)

Episode 10: My Bad!

November 15, 2019 18:24 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MB

Jon Harper (@jonharper70bd) hosts a podcast o the BAM radio network that focuses on educators from all walks of life around the country that focuses on how major mistake was made, what lessons were learned, and how they have moved onward. Jon took 24 of the most powerful stories and expanded on them in his book. Awkward and uncomfortable to read at some points, refreshing at others.

Episode 9: Google Apps for Littles

November 10, 2019 22:54 - 5 minutes - 5.5 MB

Alice Keeler (@alicekeeler) and Christine Pinto (@pintobeanz11) collaborated to share amazing information on how to utilize google apps for primary learners... and in a fashion that is NOT google 24/7/365.

Episode 8: The Space Guide for Educators

November 01, 2019 22:26 - 6 minutes - 6.3 MB

No, this isn’t about some HGTV makeover or a Lowe’s Catalog. This is about designing an educational learning space that is both student friendly and conducive to learning. Follow the author, Dr. Robert Dillon (yes, Bob Dylan) at @ideaguy42 — I think you know how to follow me🤘.

Making Observations Meaningful by PJ Caposey

October 27, 2019 00:03 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MB

Giving and getting classroom observations can be a daunting task...or it could be a great way to grow. Instead of a dog-n-pony show, the observation tool could be one of reflection and praise. Dr. PJ Caposey can be followed on twitter: @MCUSDSupe

Episode 6: The HyperDocs Handbook by Lisa Highfill, Kelly Hilton, & Sarah Landis.

October 18, 2019 18:19 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MB

Haven’t heard of HyperDocs? Have but have no idea? Take a quick listen on how digital lesson design and activities can make your life easier and challenge your students while customizing at the same time. Authors: @lhighfull @kellyhilton @sarahlandis | book available on Amazon.

Episode 5: Different Schools for a Different World

October 14, 2019 17:06 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MB

This is one of my favorite books in education today and should be in every educators hands. You can follow Scott McLeod at @mcleod and Dean Shareski At @shareski . The book is available on Amazon.

Episode 4: Teaching as a Subversive Activity

October 04, 2019 14:25 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MB

This book, a lightening rod of controversy, was published in 1969. Authors Neil Postman and a Charles Weingarten leave no stone unturned and don’t sugarcoat when it comes to learning for today’s times. All of what was written in 1969 applies to 2019.

Episode 3: How to Deal with Parents who are Angry, Troubled, Afraid, or just seem Crazy”

September 27, 2019 12:52 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MB

This episode focuses on one of the most important pieces of the education puzzle — parents. The book (published by Corwin and available on Amazon) delves into the types of parents a teacher may come across and strategies do continue to move onward in the school year.

Episode 2: Timeless Learning by Pam Moran, Chad Ratcliff, & Ira Socol

September 19, 2019 20:42 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MB

Buy the book at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119461693/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nF-GDb12ZCMNV | Follow the authors: @PamMoran @IraSocol @csratliff | Reach out to me @Jay_Eitner or on Telegran & Voxer: @Eitner

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