The Teacher As...
156 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -The goal of The Teacher As... podcast is to help you explore your passions and learn from others in education and beyond to better your teaching. The Teacher As... highlights innovative practices and uncommon parallels in education. Melissa Milner, veteran teacher, is your host. Melissa shares her own thoughts in The Teacher As...episodes. She also interviews educators as well as professionals outside of education in the Zooming In episodes. A new type of episode on The Teacher As...podcast is an educational "draft" similar to a football draft but about educational topics.
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038: Zooming In on Literacy and SEL with Tre Hadrick
May 29, 2021 03:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks to Tre Hadrick. Tre is an educator, TEDx Speaker, author, and school counselor who keeps a sharp focus on literacy in his work.
Zooming In on Literacy and SEL with Tre Hadrick
May 29, 2021 03:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks to Tre Hadrick. Tre is an educator, TEDx Speaker, author, and school counselor who keeps a sharp focus on literacy in his work.
Zooming In on Teaching Critical Analysis with Robert Eynatten
May 22, 2021 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks to Robert Eynatten. Robert is a high school English teacher and punk rock educator who is passionate about using primary sources to teach critical analysis.
037: Zooming In on Teaching Critical Analysis with Robert Eynatten
May 22, 2021 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks to Robert Eynatten. Robert is a high school English teacher and punk rock educator who is passionate about using primary sources to teach critical analysis.
Zooming In on Empowering Youth with Kerry Tuttlebee
May 15, 2021 03:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks to Kerry Tuttlebee, principal of 360 High School, a very innovative school in Providence, RI. Students, parents, teachers, and community members worked to create the school. They are a maker focused school and use design thinking with their students.
036: Zooming In on Empowering Youth with Kerry Tuttlebee
May 15, 2021 03:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks to Kerry Tuttlebee, principal of 360 High School, a very innovative school in Providence, RI. Students, parents, teachers, and community members worked to create the school. They are a maker focused school and use design thinking with their students.
Zooming in on Mother's Day with Linda Fleishman
May 08, 2021 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode Melissa and her mother, Linda Fleishman, celebrate Mother's Day by discussing Linda's teaching career, her years raising her two children, and her second career in Human Resources.
035: Zooming in on Mother's Day with Linda Fleishman
May 08, 2021 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode Melissa and her mother, Linda Fleishman, celebrate Mother's Day by discussing Linda's teaching career, her years raising her two children, and her second career in Human Resources.
Zooming In on Coaching to Unlock Expertise with Carly Spina
May 01, 2021 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks to Carly Spina. Carly is an EL/Bilingual/Dual Language Instructional Coach who is passionate about her work with her colleagues. Carly talks about the power of the coteaching model and about her philosophy of coaching other educators.
034: Zooming In on Coaching to Unlock Expertise with Carly Spina
May 01, 2021 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks to Carly Spina. Carly is an EL/Bilingual/Dual Language Instructional Coach who is passionate about her work with her colleagues. Carly talks about the power of the coteaching model and about her philosophy of coaching other educators.
033: Zooming In on Study Habits with Dr. Bethany Milner
April 24, 2021 03:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks to Dr. Bethany Milner about study habits and setting students up to succeed.
031: Zooming In on Literacy with Jan Rhein
April 17, 2021 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks with friend and colleague Jan Rhein. Jan is a literacy coach/specialist who has the added perspective of having been a classroom teacher. Her lens on literacy can help all educators.
032: Zooming In on Literacy with Jan Rhein
April 17, 2021 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks with friend and colleague Jan Rhein. Jan is a literacy coach/specialist who has the added perspective of having been a classroom teacher. Her lens on literacy can help all educators.
031: Zooming In on Grief and Loss with Dr. Paul Coleman
April 10, 2021 03:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode, Melissa returns to the podcast after losing her husband, Josh Milner. She talks to Dr. Paul Coleman about his book Finding Peace When Your Heart is in Pieces. Dr. Paul Coleman is a psychologist, author, and speaker who specializes in grief/trauma, intuition development, and rebuilding relationships. Melissa and Dr. Paul discuss the four paths of the "hero's journey" and how educators can help students who may be experiencing trauma, grief, or loss.
030: The Teacher As...Top Ten Math Routines with Dr. Nicki Newton and Ann Elise Record
February 20, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThe Teacher As...Top Ten episodes are a new addition to the podcast. Dr. Nicki Newton and Ann Elise Record collaborate to create one top ten list of math routines. The collaboration gets a bit intense when the two disagree as they get closer to the top five picks. These math educators have so much to share in this episode.
Episode 30: The Teacher As...Top Ten Math Routines with Dr. Nicki Newton and Ann Elise Record
February 20, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThe Teacher As...Top Ten episodes are a new addition to the podcast. Dr. Nicki Newton and Ann Elise Record collaborate to create one top ten list of math routines. The collaboration gets a bit intense when the two disagree as they get closer to the top five picks. These math educators have so much to share in this episode.
029: Zooming In on News Anchor Parallels with Danielle North
February 12, 2021 22:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBMelissa chats with Danielle North, co anchor of the morning news in Rhode Island, WPRI12. They talk about the parallels between new anchors/reporters and teachers. The importance of good timing and balance in the delivery of information are discussed, as well as the impact of the information we share and the importance of active listening.
028: The Teacher As Strategist
February 06, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBMelissa talks about chess and the show The Queen's Gambit. She talks about how Understanding By Design, Project Based Learning, and Student-Led classrooms are purposeful and strategic.
027: Adventures in Coteaching
January 30, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBMelissa and Tricia interview two colleagues, Heather Sullivan and Olivia Morris, who are coteaching in second grade.
026: Zooming In on Personalized Learning with Paul Emerich France
January 23, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, Melissa chats with teacher and author, Paul Emerich France, about personalized learning and creating an educational system that is more equitable.
025: Zooming In: Punk Rock Parallels with Mike Earnshaw
January 12, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode, Melissa interviews Mike Earnshaw. Mike is a principal and the co host of the podcast Punk Rock Classrooms. Mike shares the parallels between punk rock and education and shares how he supports his teachers and students.
025: Zooming In on Punk Rock Parallels with Mike Earnshaw
January 12, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode, Melissa interviews Mike Earnshaw. Mike is a principal and the co host of the podcast Punk Rock Classrooms. Mike shares the parallels between punk rock and education and shares how he supports his teachers and students.
Zooming In Episode: The Teacher As...Season 2 Opener
January 09, 2021 22:00 - 4 minutes - 2.96 MBIn this Zooming In episode, Melissa explains the structure for The Teacher As... podcast for Season 2 and shares her new, creative ideas for episodes.
024: The Teacher As Negotiator
January 09, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn reaction to the events of this week, Melissa starts this episode with her thoughts on teachers talking about horrible events with our students. Then Melissa jumps into her planned episode about the parallels between teaching and negotiating. She shares related clips from past The Teacher As...interviews, as well as two negotiating techniques straight from FBI hostage negotiator, Chris Voss. Three books are highlighted with specific sections shared related to educators building rapport and...
Zooming In: A New Direction and Lots of Hope
December 19, 2020 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.86 MBMelissa reflects on Season 1 of The Teacher As...podcast and what she hopes to offer educators in Season 2 which starts January 10th.
023: The Teacher As Supportive Practitioner
December 12, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Robyn Bratica chats with Melissa about social emotional learning, running, and her fabulous daughter, Juliet. Robyn gives solid advice about how to be a supportive practitioner.
022: The Teacher As Grief Recovery Specialist with Donna Kim
December 05, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode, Melissa chats with Donna Kim, a friend from high school. Donna talks about her work in becoming a grief recovery specialist and what she is zooming in on with this new career.
021: The Teacher As Connector with Monique Pillow Gnanaratnam
November 28, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode, Melissa interviews Monique Pillow Gnanaratnam. Monique works at Brandeis University in Massachusetts and shares her passion for family, culture, and connection.
020: The Teacher As Traveler
November 21, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks to Ricardo Calderon. Ricardo is a world traveler and a passionate educator. He teaches Spanish and uses project based language learning and technology to inspire his students.
019: The Teacher As Writer with Phaedra Hise
November 14, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks with Phaedra Hise. Phaedra is an award-winning writer, editor, and author. Phaedra shares the purpose of any piece of writing and the skills involved to do her work. The concept of the "value proposition" is fascinating in the context of a classroom.
018: The Teacher As Firefighter
November 07, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode, Melissa interviews Lt. Al North , a firefighter in Rhode Island. They discuss the job of a firefighter and the parallels to teaching. Some themes that emerged were planning and preparation, teamwork, and noticing signals.
017: The Teacher As Visionary with Kerry Gallagher
October 31, 2020 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks to educator Kerry Gallagher about her groundbreaking work with students, teachers, and families. Kerry explains that she strives to blow up the existing models to provide valuable structures for teaching and learning.
016: The Teacher As Punk Rocker
October 24, 2020 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks to Nancy Barile, punk rocker and amazing educator. Nancy shares how punk rock has shaped the way she approaches her teaching practice.
015: The Teacher as Music Educator
October 17, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks to three different music educators about their work teaching and inspiring students. Bri Knox works in a rural area in Wisconsin, Mel Steiger works in a suburb of Boston, and Holly Hudson works in the city in Buffalo, NY.
014: The Teacher as Conductor
October 10, 2020 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBMelissa continues this short series of episodes talking to musicians and music teachers. In this episode Melissa talks to Dr. Robyn L. Bell. Dr. Bell is an established conductor and the director of Instrumental Studies at State College in Florida. She conducts for a Pops orchestra, as well as a symphony orchestra in her community. The takeaways from this interview for teachers centers around nonverbal communication and immediate feedback.
The Teacher as Conductor
October 10, 2020 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBMelissa continues this short series of episodes talking to musicians and music teachers. In this episode Melissa talks to Dr. Robyn L. Bell. Dr. Bell is an established conductor and the director of Instrumental Studies at State College in Florida. She conducts for a Pops orchestra, as well as a symphony orchestra in her community. The takeaways from this interview for teachers centers around nonverbal communication and immediate feedback.
013: The Teacher As Musician
October 03, 2020 03:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode, Melissa interviews Nico de Villiers. Nico is a vocal coach, a pianist, and a podcaster. He talks about listening acutely and supporting students when teaching or coaching.
Adventures in Coteaching
October 02, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this bonus episode, Melissa and Tricia share that they are very happy to still be coteaching since it was in question most of the summer. They share what is working, what is challenging, and some predictions as the district phases into a hybrid model.
012: The Teacher As Mathematician
September 26, 2020 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks to Ann Elise Record about her work with teachers, the power of running records, and the importance of helping students think creatively and flexibly about math.
011: The Teacher As Encourager
September 19, 2020 03:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode, Melissa interviews her former theater professor, Whitney White, know as Whizz to his students. Whizz shares his philosophy and pedagogy of teaching which includes encouraging students and having a deep passion for whatever you teach.
Zooming In: The Teacher As Collaborator with Jack Mangan
September 15, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this Zooming In episode, Jack Mangan shares his experiences as a writer who has collaborated with many different talented professionals. Teachers of writing will especially enjoy this chat with Jack, but any educator can learn a lot from the writing profession and Jack's perspective.
010: The Teacher As Computational Thinker
September 11, 2020 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode, Nicole Kang talks about the idea of teachers focusing on computational thinking and using coding for a purpose. Nicole is an educator, coder, and entrepreneur who is letting her passions drive her to help children enjoy writing.
009: The Teacher As Paranormal Investigator
September 04, 2020 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode, Melissa interviews Kristy Sumner. Kristy leads paranormal investigations with her company Soul Sisters. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, this interview will hopefully inspire you, like it did me, to get into digital storytelling with your students.
008: The Teacher As Entrepreneur with Dave Burgess
August 29, 2020 03:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks with Dave Burgess, the author of Teach Like a Pirate and successful publisher of over 100 books about educational practice. Dave talks about how he went from teacher, to speaker, to author, to publisher and inspires us to share our own "art" as teachers.
Zooming In: My Dad, Lester Fleishman
August 24, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBMelissa interviews her dad, Lester Fleishman, who was a music educator who helped two different towns go from having no music program to having successful bands, including a marching band. Sit back and listen to the maestro himself.
007: The Teacher As Change Agent with Angela Stockman
August 22, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode, Melissa interviews Angela Stockman, who is a researcher and author of three books including Make Writing and Hacking the Writing Workshop. Angela shares the research method she uses and how it has changed the way she approaches writing instruction.
006: The Teacher As Change Agent with Leah Henry
August 15, 2020 03:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, Melissa talks with Leah Henry, a project based learning facilitator and coach. Leah shares the importance of always learning as educators and how we can help students investigate their questions through project based learning and become lifelong learners as well.
005: The Teacher As Extreme Cleaning Specialist with Matt Paxton
August 08, 2020 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBMelissa interviews Matt Paxton from the TV shows Hoarders and Legacy List with Matt Paxton. Matt talks about working with people who have suffered trauma and how compassion and humor are vital.
004: The Teacher As Change Agent with Paul Solarz
August 02, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode Melissa talks with Paul Solarz, teacher and author of Learn Like a Pirate. Paul shares projects that he is zooming in on right now as well as his overall focus on student-led learning and prioritizing skills when planning classroom curriculum and instruction.
003: The Teacher As Change Agent with Julia Hendrix
July 26, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode, Melissa and her principal, Julia Hendrix, discuss the importance of building relationships and the challenges of starting this particular school year. Julia shares ideas for strengthening social studies content and starting the conversation about equity and anti-bias.