Outside The Classroom
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Conversations with the most interesting educators in the world.
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Outside the Classroom: Episode 20 with Patti Duncan
September 07, 2022 01:37 - 22 minutes - 17 MBPatti Duncan is one of the most giving educators I’ve known. She has dedicated her life in service of children, adults and anyone who has a need. As she shares what being part of the Renaissance Faire Community means to her, you’ll understand exactly what I mean. She’s a dear friend and I’m privileged to share our conversation with you. Patti’s LinkedIn Patti’s Twitter … Read the rest
Outside the Classroom: Episode 19 with Tim Childers
September 01, 2022 16:45 - 25 minutes - 22 MBWhen I think of Tim Childers it’s hard to picture him without a camera in his hand. While he downplays his skills, he is a model for what it means to be a learner. Curious, humble and willing to try new things without fear of failure. Tim shares not only his love for photography but how sharing his craft is integral to the process. Tim’s Photography Blog Tim’s Twitter Tim’s Youtube Channel … Read the rest
Outside the Classroom: Episode 18 with Diana Laufenberg
August 24, 2022 00:57 - 42 minutes - 34 MBDiana Laufenberg is a sought-after facilitator in educational leadership and inquiry. While she has lived in a variety of places, her sensibility and view of the world are derived significantly from her life and experiences living in rural Wisconsin. She’s always fun to talk with and brings a smile to my face. The photo shows her with my dog Wallace who didn’t take long to find a new friend. Diana’s Twitter Diana’s LinkedIn … Read the rest
Outside the Classroom: Episode 17 with Jeremy Macdonald
August 16, 2022 21:41 - 33 minutes - 29 MBJeremy Macdonald is the Director of Education for Ozobot. I’ve known Jeremy for years. We have a long-standing tradition of giving each other cash whenever we see each other. He’s always been a maker and now has taken his game up a notch from 3d printing to high-end furniture and woodworking. He shares some of his journey on Instagram and I get jealous of his skills and abilities. Jeremy’s Twitter Jeremy’s Instagram Jeremy’s Thingiverse … Read the rest
Outside the Classroom: Episode 16 with Julia Fallon
August 10, 2022 03:12 - 44 minutes - 36 MBI’m not very cool, but at least I know very cool people. Julia Fallon and I have an ongoing joke about how old I am. The truth is we aren’t that far apart in age but our music tastes and talents would indicate otherwise. Julia is a well-respected leader in educational technology serving as the Executive Director of SEDTA. When she’s not working hard at trying to provide more access and equity for state-level education, she’s DJing Friday nights on Twitch. I know nothing about Djing but was g...
Outside the Classroom: Episode 15 with Madeline Black
August 03, 2022 03:33 - 21 minutes - 18 MBMadeline Black is an educational leader extraordinaire. I’ve got to know her over the past 18 months or so as part of my role at ALP. She’s one of those people you look forward to seeing and talking to. I’ve learned a great deal from her and in fact, we shared a wonderful day together recently where I learned about another passion of hers. Today we talk about another interest of hers, that is gaming. In ALP we support a number of districts and schools with esports and Madeline is an integral...
Outside the Classroom: Episode 14 with Jaime Casap
July 28, 2022 16:42 - 46 minutes - 38 MBJaime Casap is a well know speaker and former Google evangelist who is a strong advocate for the power of education as well as the importance of inclusion and opportunity for all. He has many passions outside of his career including photography. But recently he found golf. and of course, this had me intrigued so it was time for us to have a conversation. Jaime’s Youtube Jaime’s Twitter … Read the rest
Outside the Classroom: Episode 13 with Kristi Blakeway
July 19, 2022 19:46 - 30 minutes - 25 BytesI’ve been blessed to meet and get to know so many people throughout my career. Smart, thoughtful, innovative and caring people. But Kristi belongs in the special category of someone that is truly awe-inspiring. I met her eight years ago and was so moved, that I wrote a blog post. I don’t need to say much more other than to encourage you to take the time to explore her work and listen to our conversation. I hope you’ll be inspired to connect with her and take action. She’s basically Wonder W...
Outside the Classroom: Episode 12 with Gary Stager
July 12, 2022 15:43 - 36 minutes - 30 MBThose of you who know Gary Stager, likely know him as an advocate for learners to experience a world-class education that’s founded on constructivism, curiosity and community. Gary is an author, speaker, and teacher who has travelled the world preaching the gospel of powerful computing and thinking for children. Some of you likely know about his love of jazz but how many of you think of Gary as a tennis player? This was a newfound passion that was discovered during the pandemic and I was cur...
Outside the Classroom: Episode 11 with Tara McLauchlan
July 05, 2022 17:42 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBWelcome to Season 2 of Outside the Classroom. If this is your first time here, have a look at last season’s episodes where you’ll meet some interesting educators engaging in hobbies and passions that I hope you find fascinating. I’m kicking off season 2 with an old friend Tara McLauchlan of Winnipeg. Seems Winnipeg is a hotbed of educators with unique passions. I’ve known Tara for several years and always enjoy her creative approach to teaching and life. During the early months of the pand...
Outside the Classroom: Episode 10 with Stephen Hurley
July 28, 2021 19:20 - 27 minutes - 22 MBIt’s fitting this is my 10th episode as Stephen Hurley and I met about 10 years ago and an amazing event called UnPlugd. I was so taken with Stephen and his story at the time that I wrote a blog post about him. He has since gone on to create Voiced Radio which is quite a thing in itself. … Read the rest
Outside the Classroom: Episode 9 with Shana White
June 23, 2021 16:22 - 23 minutes - 19 MBShana White sits down to share her story of how she fell into powerlifting, the community and developing her competitive spirit. … Read the rest
Outside The Classroom: Episode 8 with Chris Kuchmak
June 08, 2021 14:40 - 24 minutes - 21 MBI had no idea gold panning was a thing. So it was with great intrigue that I connected with Chris Kuchmak to have him share his journey and passion with gold panning. There’s a rich history that most would be familiar with but learning more about how folks are engaging with it today was fascinating. … Read the rest
Outside the Classroom: Episode 7 with Amber Teamann and Kristina Ishmael
June 02, 2021 15:59 - 33 minutes - 27 BytesOne of the reasons I do this podcast is an excuse to reunite with friends and share a laugh. Amber and Kristina and I certainly accomplish this. At the same time, these two provide a lot more context to a topic I’m just beginning to understand. Enneagrams are not a new thing but one that seems to be gaining a bit more traction. This conversation will get you started I think and if you’re already into it, I know you’ll enjoy it even more. … Read the rest
Outside the Classroom: Episode 6 with Tim Wilson
May 26, 2021 01:05 - 29 minutes - 25 BytesTim Wilson is one of the godfathers of educational podcasting. He was doing this 15 years ago. I’ve known Tim for this long and yet it’s not until recently that he has become a competitive archer. I find it fascinating when people take up new passions later on in life and it certainly is a wonderful example of the somewhat tired phrase of “lifelong learner” Tim shares some really great perspectives on goal setting around this new passion and along with his new coaching lens provides implica...
Outside the Classroom: Episode 5 with Rafranz Davis
May 18, 2021 19:10 - 20 MBShe’s kinda the reason for this podcast. When I think about people with fascinating interests or interests and passions I don’t completely understand, I think of Rafranz Davis. I’ve known her for years but her recent foray into all things BTS captured my curiosity. I’m grateful to have Rafranz tell us about why and how BTS has impacted her life. … Read the rest
Outside the Classroom: Episode 4 with Andrew Mead
May 11, 2021 18:57 - 14 minutes - 12 MBAndrew Mead is nailing the Dad thing. He has built a pretty amazing backyard curling rink for his family. In this episode, you’ll learn a little bit about curling and what it takes to build and maintain a backyard curling rink. … Read the rest
Outside the Classroom: Episode 3 with Porter Palmer
May 04, 2021 17:30 - 26 minutes - 22 MBMy dear friend Porter and her husband Bill “have been living in a van down by the river.” Okay, bad joke but they have been living out of a trailer and now motorhome for several years. I had the pleasure of working with Porter during my time at Discovery Education and she has become not only a great friend but her and Bill’s lifestyle has always fascinated me. I’ve known much of what she shares here but had never captured their full story. Here you go. … Read the rest
Outside the Classroom: Episode 2 with Craig Badura
April 27, 2021 13:13 - 17 minutes - 15 BytesI caught up with Craig Badura to chat about how he got into cooking and sharing it on Instagram. While we both share a love for golf and education, I’ve been watching him explore this aspect of his life outside education. spotify:show:3QnWuxokv6sKLgqX68kfe4 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/outside-the-classroom/id1563043528 … Read the rest
Outside the Classroom: Episode 1 with Andi Arnold
April 20, 2021 12:11 - 31 minutes - 25 BytesSo excited that this is the premiere episode. Andi Arnold aka Smack Skellington talks about her journey into roller derby, the power of community and diversity. What a joy to spend time with this wonderful teacher from Idaho. … Read the rest
Outside the Classroom: Conversations With the Most Interesting Educators Trailer
April 14, 2021 01:38 - 1 minute - 2.34 MBTime to fire up the old podcast machine. I’m really excited about this series which will feature conversations with educators about anything except education. Well, that’s not entirely true but what this isn’t is a dive into education but into the people who lead really interesting lives outside of education. Gary Stager says, “the best thing you can do for children is to be an interesting adult. That’s what I’m looking for: interesting adults. You’ll meet educators who are into cooking, ro...