Teachers of the Year Radio
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsTen minute conversations with the nation's top educators. Hosted by Gary Abud and Steve Perkins
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Decoding Student Behaviors That Drive You Crazy
December 07, 2016 00:53 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesJoin us for an unconventional discussion about student behavior and positive discipline. This is not your mother's classroom management discussion. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Join us for an unconventional discussion about student behavior and positive discipline. This is not your mother's classroom management discussion. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Dr. Rick Curwin is the director of the graduate program in behavior disorders at David Yellin college. He...
Creating Safe School Climates for LGBT Students
November 11, 2016 22:15 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesSuicide rates among sexual minority groups are rising. Our guest gives us an overview of some of the new guidelines for creating safe schools. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @rjoseph852 @bamradionetwork Rick Joseph, NBCT, has taught 5/6 grade at Covington School in the Birmingham Public Schools since 2003 and previously served as a bilingual educator and trainer for nine years in the Chicago Public Schools. Rick is thrilled to serve teachers and students as the 2016 Michigan Teacher of...
Classroom Innovation: Rethinking How We Respond to Problems
October 27, 2016 22:59 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesJoin us as we reexamine our thinking about school innovation and consider a fresh approach. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @ShannaPeeples @bamradionetwork Shanna Peeples is 2015 National Teacher of the Year, 2016 NEA Global Fellow, and 14-year English teacher in Title I middle and high schools. Currently Secondary English Language Arts Curriculum Specialist for the Amarillo Independent School District and a co-author of the book: Best Lesson Series: Literature 15 Master Teachers Share Wh...
Getting Off the Clock: Moving from Time to Competency
October 20, 2016 22:59 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesOur guests are passionate about competency-based teaching. Listen in as our guests share how they shifted the focus to authentic learning. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @JoeyLeeNHTOY @bamradionetwork Fred Bramante is the Past Chairman and longest serving member of the NH State Board of Education in state history. He led NH to becoming the first state to eliminate the Carnegie Unit and move to a competency-based system. Joey Lee is the Education Programs Manager at Education First (EF),...
A Look Back at How Teaching Has ( and Has Not) Changed
October 06, 2016 22:43 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest shares an insightful view of how education has evolved over the last 30 years. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @nancyflanagan @bamradionetwork Nancy Flanagan is an education writer and consultant focusing on teacher leadership. She spent 30 years in a K-12 music classroom in Hartland, Mich, and was named Michigan Teacher of the Year in 1993. She is National Board-certified, and a member of the Teacher Leaders Network.
Updating Our Definition of Bullying
September 30, 2016 04:11 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesThe character, face, and expression of bullying have changed. Join us as we discuss the new realities every educator needs to know. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @melodyarabo @bamradionetwork Melody Arabo is a third grade teacher at Keith Elementary in the Walled Lake School District, as well as the 2015 Michigan Teacher of the Year and now a Teaching Ambassador Fellow with the U.S. Department of Education
Hybrid Roles for Teachers: What Works, What Does Not
September 30, 2016 04:08 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesJoin us as we explore the benefits and possibilities of hybrid roles for teachers, how to create and manage them, what works with them, and what people won't tell you about them. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @SarahWessling @bamradionetwork Sarah Brown Wessling has been teaching high school English for the past 18 years. She is the 2010 National Teacher of the Year and Laureate Emeritus of Teaching Channel. Her blog is Open Teaching, at sarahbrownwessling.com
Smart Assessments That Move Beyond Standardized Testing
September 16, 2016 17:36 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesJoin us as we look beyond standardized testing to identify ways that teachers can more accurately assess student progress in the current climate. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @LDH_ed @bamradionetwork Linda Darling-Hammond, Ed.D. Emeritus Professor at Stanford University and author of several books, including Getting Teacher Evaluation Right Faculty Director for the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education.
Bringing Subjects to Life with Project-Based Learning
September 06, 2016 20:53 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIn this segment we put a spotlight on an epic, multi-year project-based initiative and the skills and lessons students learned in the process. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @JeffCharbonneau @bamradionetwork Dr. Bernard Barcio taught Classical Studies at the high school and university level for 44 years. His efforts to bring the Classics to life included developing and presenting two different Ancient Roman Personae, sponsoring the National Catapult Contest, and founding Pompeiiana, Inc...
Want to Be a Leading Teacher? Start Here
August 29, 2016 23:26 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesJoin us as we talk about the blending of the roles of teacher and administrator. What are the benefits and challenges? Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @BarnettCTQ @bamradionetwork Barnett Berry is founder, CEO, and partner at the Center for Teaching Quality in Carrboro, NC. He is the lead author of Teacherpreneurs: Innovative Teachers Who Lead But Don’t Leave (Jossey-Bass, 2013) and TEACHING 2030: What We Must Do For Our Students and Our Public Schools… Now and in the Future (Teachers Col...
Blurring the Lines Between Teachers and Administrators
August 18, 2016 20:50 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesJoin us as we talk about the blending of the roles of teacher and administrator. What are the benefits and challenges? Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @BarnettCTQ @bamradionetwork Barnett Berry is founder, CEO, and partner at the Center for Teaching Quality in Carrboro, NC. He is the lead author of Teacherpreneurs: Innovative Teachers Who Lead But Don’t Leave (Jossey-Bass, 2013) and TEACHING 2030: What We Must Do For Our Students and Our Public Schools… Now and in the Future (Teachers Col...
Ways to Decrease Stress, Increase Results This School Year
August 09, 2016 20:06 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesIn this episode, we talk about how to start the school year with less stress and increased productivity. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Dr. Geri Markel is an educational psychologist and CEO of Managing Your Mind Coaching and Seminars. Previously, she served as faculty at the University of Michigan, Program in Special Education and worked as a social studies middle school teacher, secondary substitute teacher, and reading consultant. Currently, she helps teachers and con...
Big "Ah Ha" Moments from the First 50 Episodes
August 01, 2016 22:20 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesIt seems like yesterday when we first launched National Teachers of the Year Radio and here we are at 50 episodes. Join us as we discuss big highlights and exciting topics ahead. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Steve Perkins is the 2014 Indiana Teacher of the Year. He has taught Latin for 24 years at middle school, high school, community college, and in addition to publishing numerous books and articles in a variety of areas, he presents multiple historical personages a...
Rookie Moves: Supporting New Teachers
July 21, 2016 22:53 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesJoin us as we talk about how we can grow better teachers by focusing on those who are new to the profession. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @mrtomrad @bamradionetwork Tom Rademacher is an English Teacher in Minneapolis. He writes about teaching at misterrad.tumblr.com and is Teacher of the Year. Minneapolis Teacher of the Year.
Preparing Special Needs Students for Life
July 15, 2016 17:20 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesJoin us as we take a deep dive into instructional design for students with moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @Ashli190 @bamradionetwork Ashli Skura Dreher, New York State Teacher of the Year for 2014, was the first teacher in the district to earn National Board Certification for Professional Teaching Standards. Ashli teaches special education in a 12:1:1 high school classroom working with students with moderate intellectual disabilities a...
Teach to Lead: Expanding Teacher Influence
July 07, 2016 11:28 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesJoin us as we talk about expanding teacher influence and flexing teacher muscle. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @maddief @bamradionetwork Maddie Fennell has been an elementary teacher in the Omaha Public Schools for 26 years, teaching in 1st, 4th and 6th grades and mentoring her peers as a Literacy Coach. This year she is on special assignment to the US Department of Education as a Teacher Leader in Residence in the Office of the Secretary.
Teachers Making House Calls: How You Can Make It Happen
June 29, 2016 10:38 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesSome teacher like the idea of making house calls, others don't. Here are the basics every teacher needs to know. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @2014VaTOY @bamradionetwork Melissa Porfirio is a 1st Grade Teacher at Crestwood ES, a Title I, Early Head Start through 6th grade school, in Springfield, VA. She is an advocate for utilizing home visits to foster and strengthen the family and school connection, as well as to help teachers build on their cultural competence and responsiveness.
Taking Your Classroom Projects to the Next Level
June 06, 2016 21:14 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesProject-based learning is hot and getting hotter. Here's how to take your classroom projects up a notch. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @mrssmoke @bamradionetwork Dyane Smokorowski is the 2013 Kansas Teacher of the Year and is currently serving as an Instructional Technology Coach in the Andover Public schools. Mrs. Smoke, as she’s known to her students, believes in a project-based, student-centered classroom that helps students build skills in communication, planning, research and proje...
How I'm Pushing Back on Summer Learning Loss
May 26, 2016 23:55 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesIf you've lamented the summer learning loss that your students experience every year, you'll want to hear what this one teacher is doing to stem the slide. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @HollyBloodwort1 @bamradionetwork Holly Bloodworth, a literacy specialist, has taught children for 28 years in Murray, Kentucky. Next year she will be working to develop opportunities for Teacher Leadership and National Board Certification working with the Kentucky Department of Education and EPSB.
How "Libratories" Are Changing Learning
May 06, 2016 18:25 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesYour father's library is fading away. It's being replaced by information centers, media centers, and "libratories." How is this change impacting teaching and learning? Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @SpaceTeach @bamradionetwork Anthony Edward Grisillo is the 2014 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year and recipient of a 2014 Making a Difference Award. He currently is the Teacher Librarian and Technology Coordinator at Glenwood Elementary School and an adjunct professor at West Chester University...
Evaluating Effective Project-Based Leaning
April 13, 2016 00:30 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesHow can we effectively assess project-based learning? What are the challenges? What are the best practices? Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @RyDev22 @bamradionetwork Ryan Devlin is the 2013 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year and was a finalist for National Teacher of the Year. He teaches 11th grade English and technology at Brockway Area High School and taught 2nd grade last year in Australia.
Virtual High Schools: Keys to Online Learning Success
April 01, 2016 01:34 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest fell into teaching at a virtual school. In this segment, she shares what she has learned about making virtual classes work. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @masseydaniele @bamradionetwork Daniele Massey has over 12 years of experience as a classroom teacher, virtual teacher, mentor, instructional coach, teacher leader and educational consultant at the district, state, and national level. Massey is the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) 2013 Teacher of the Year and a...
Rethinking Assessment with Students at the Center
March 08, 2016 23:30 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest introduces a new spin on assessment with his approach that puts students at the center. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud y @bamradionetwork Michael Fryda teaches high school science and teacher education in Omaha Nebraska. IN 2010 he was honored as Nebraska's Teacher of the Year.
Five Tips for Discussing Social Issues In the Classroom: When, Where, How...
February 29, 2016 22:37 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesCreating a thinking classroom and a climate that encourages meaningful discussion. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @woodsmurphy @bamradionetwork Maryann Woods-Murphy is the New Jersey Teacher of the Year, 2010, the Gifted and Talented Specialist in Nutley, New Jersey and a member of the Board of Directors of the NEA Foundation and the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Getting Out of the Way of Student Learning
February 24, 2016 23:25 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesHow do we turn learning over to students while meeting the learning goals? Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @Matinga @bamradionetwork Matinga Ragatz 2011 MTOY and Evangelist for the evolution of the way children learn in school. She is working @ CBD Consulting, an innovative instructional tech integration company out of ADA, MI that provides technology planning, design and engineering and transformational professional training for educators. CBDconsulting.com
Why I Love Teaching
January 28, 2016 20:08 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIf it's February, it's time to talk about "why I love teaching," on #loveteaching. Join in as we share what inspires us. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Gary Abud is an innovative high school science teacher and instructional coach. In addition to his duties supporting the work of nearly 600 PreK-12 educators in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools. Steve Perkins is the 2014 Indiana Teacher of the Year. He has taught Latin for 24 years at middle school, high school, community ...
What Is Design Thinking and Why Does It Matter?
January 21, 2016 16:38 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesIf you've heard the term design thinking and wonder what it means in education, this episode is for you. Learn more... Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @kmjorge @eghsbiz @bamradionetwork Karen Jorge is an Experience Designer at the Business Innovation Factory who uses human-centered approaches to better understand people and co-create new experiences in education, healthcare, and communities with them. Patricia M. Page, MBA, MAT is focused on creating a real and relevant education for stu...
Student Mental Health Issues: What Every Teacher Needs to Know
January 03, 2016 00:38 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesWhat do teachers need to know about responding to students with mental health issues? Learn more... Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @assini @bamradionetwork Kathy Assini encourages her 8th graders to use technology to research, record and report as they use their imagination to envision their future in her 21st Century Skills Class. She is in her 15th year of teaching 8th graders in Franklinville, NJ and is the 2014 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year.
I'm Just Not Creative... Really?
December 10, 2015 00:09 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest is masterful at cultivating creativity in students. In this segment she shares her secret sauce. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @kathy_Nimmer @bamradionetwork Kathy Nimmer is the 2015 Indiana Teacher of the Year and finalist for 2015 National Teacher of the Year. She is an English and creative writing teacher, currently traveling the states and nation to speak about education, creativity, guide dogs, and blindness.
3 Ways Teachers Can Celebrate the Holidays with Cultural Sensitivity.
December 03, 2015 19:11 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest offers tips for celebrating the holidays while respecting the diversity of the students in your classroom. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @meganoliviahall @bamradionetwork Megan Olivia Hall teaches science at a diverse urban magnet school in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she leads social and emotional learning curriculum development. She has presented social and emotional learning master classes, coaching teachers in creating homeroom cultures that support and challenge their stu...
When World Events Create Teachable Moments, Try This...
November 20, 2015 19:45 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesReal world events can provide powerful teachable moments if well handled. Our guest shares his insights about straying from the lesson plan when there are bigger lessons to be learned. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @joczproductions @bamradionetwork Daniel Jocz is a National Board Certified Social Studies teacher at the Downtown Magnets High School. He is a 2016 California Teacher of the Year and a nominee for National Teacher of the Year.
Teacher Voices Matter: Making Yours Count
November 13, 2015 20:39 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesThough many of us feel that we are too busy to make our voices count, our guest explains why it's important to express your views. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Jeremy Wagner is the 2013 Texas Teacher of the year and has largely advocated for increasing teacher involvement in education policy. When he's not working to help improve the teaching profession in Austin, he teaches 8th grade science in Frenship ISD in Lubbock, TX.
Two Things Great Teachers Understand about How the Brain Works
November 10, 2015 00:44 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesThe research on brain science has exploded over the last several years, offering exciting new insight that are pivotal to learning. Here are the basics you need to know. Follow: @intoy2014 @UtahTOY2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork For the past 18 years, Dorina Sackman has taught Gr 2-12 ESOL Language Arts and EAP college courses in Florida, Massachusetts and overseas. When not empowering students, Dorina is elevating teachers and districts as an educational motivational speaker and ELL co...
Teacher Mentoring: The Good, the Bad and the Nuances
October 30, 2015 18:18 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesImproving instruction through mentorship is a complicated process. In this segment, we look at what works, what doesn't and why. Follow: @intoy2014 @UtahTOY2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Allison Riddle has been a Utah educator for the past 27 years, and she is the 2014 Utah Teacher of the Year and a recipient of the 2015 Horace Mann Award of Excellence. She is currently a 5th gr teacher and mentor in North Salt Lake, and she is a math consultant for Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks (Edmonto...
What Happens When Teachers Think Critically About Critical Thinking
October 15, 2015 19:09 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest believes that we need to rethink our views on teaching critical thinking. Would you agree? Learn more... Follow: @intoy2014 @Mr_McComb @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Sean McComb teaches English and AVID students at Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts in Baltimore MD. He is the 2014 National Teacher of the Year. He blogs at mccombsview.wordpress.com
Using Graphic Novels and Young Adult Literature to Engage Students
October 08, 2015 22:31 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest is passionate about the power of literature to engage students and teach in all content areas. Tune in as she shares her best practices. Follow: @intoy2014 @janemcmahon2 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Jane McMahon serves as the Director of Teaching and Learning for the Baraboo School District. She has presented at several state and national conferences on tech integration, coaching, meeting the needs of advanced learners, and her primary passion -- young adult literature.She was na...
My Plan for Learning and Sharing What Works in Education (and what Doesn't)
October 02, 2015 17:08 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest used her Teacher -of- the-Year sabbatical to tour schools and discover what is working in education. She shares her insights and plan for passing along what she learned. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork After 35 years in the classroom, Jane Schmidt will be a full time administrator with the Maquoketa Community School District (Iowa) where she will serve as Director of Professional Growth and Student learning with a focus on curriculum, instruction, and assessment. H...
Early Warning Signs That a Student Is Struggling with Learning
September 11, 2015 19:51 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytesn this segment, we discuss the early signals that can help flag a struggling student for effective intervention. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @GeorgiaTOTY2014 @bamradionetwork Jemelleh Coes is Georgia's 2014 Teacher of the Year. She has been in education for 8 years. Her teaching philosophy is, "There is a golden ticket inside every child. I've got candy bars to open!"
What is the Role of Routine and Rituals in a Modern Classroom?
September 08, 2015 20:32 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest shares how a 30 minute investment of your time can change the course of your school year. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @MTOY2014 @bamradionetwork Karen MacDonald just completed her 37th year of teaching at King Middle School, an Expeditionary Learning School in Portland, Maine. Karen served as the 2014 Maine Teacher of the Year and continues to focus on issues of teacher leadership at the state level
How a 30 Minute Meeting Can Put Your Class on the Path to Success This Year
August 27, 2015 20:25 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest shares how a 30 minute investment of your time can change the course of your school year. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @MTOY2014 @bamradionetwork Karen MacDonald just completed her 37th year of teaching at King Middle School, an Expeditionary Learning School in Portland, Maine. Karen served as the 2014 Maine Teacher of the Year and continues to focus on issues of teacher leadership at the state level
How to Bring Any Lesson Plan to Life with Music
August 20, 2015 20:45 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest says that setting and maintaining high expectations for students begins with loving kids. Learn more. Our guest explains how music helps students learn in almost every content area. Follow: @TexasTOY2014 @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork John Mastroianni is the 2014 CT Teacher of the Year! He is currently the Director of Bands at Canton High School, the K-12 Music Supervisor for the Canton Public Schools, the founder and music director of the Young Artists Summer Jazz Worksho...
How to Set and Maintain High Expectations for Your Students
August 14, 2015 18:30 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest says that setting and maintaining high expectations for students begins with loving kids. Learn more. Follow: @smrtgrl82 @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Anne Marie Osheyack is 9th grade English and Journalism teacher at Northampton High School in Northampton Mass. Teacher consultant for the Western Mass Writing Project and new mom to a baby boy! (Well, almost three months new anyway).
Play-Based Learning: An Enjoyable, Chaotic, Effective Way to Teach and Learn
August 07, 2015 00:34 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest encourages us to embrace play-based learning and shares tips for gaining administrator support. Follow: @OHIOTOY2014 @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Deb McDonald has been teaching Early Childhood Education at the Wayne County Schools Career Center since 1994. She is the 2014 Ohio Teacher of the Year.
Five Things You Should Know About Culturally Responsive Instruction
July 30, 2015 22:33 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesTeaching to and from different cultural perspectives is becoming increasingly important. Why does culturally responsive instruction matter? What is required to do it well? Follow: @annaebaldwin @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Dr. Anna Baldwin teaches high school English at Arlee High School on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Western Montana. She has taught for 16 years and is the 2014 Montana Teacher of the Year.
Three Tips to Help You Connect with the Families of ELL Students
July 23, 2015 23:03 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesThe ranks of students who speak English as a second language continues to grow. Teachers are increasingly challenged to find ways to connect with ELL students and their families. Learn how one school is meeting this challenge. Follow: @kdcanonbrown @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork
Teaching Policy Makers Like We Teach Our Students
July 16, 2015 22:29 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesIncreasingly, teachers are getting the opportunity to share their insights with policy makers. In this segment we talk with teachers who have spent time teaching policy makers what they need to understand about teaching today. Follow: @DaringToTeach @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Beth Maloney is a National Board Certified teacher, candidate support provider and founder and co-president of the Arizona NBCT Network. She is a member of the Arizona Teacher Solutions Team, a Teacher Cha...
Teaching Strategies: Tear Up the Test, Show Me What You've Learned
July 09, 2015 21:45 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest is an award-winning teacher who is rewriting the rules of formative assessment in her classroom. Tune in to discover why she threw out the standard testing model and what she's doing instead. Would this work in your school? Follow: @TexasTOY2014 @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Monica Washington is an AP English Language and English 3 teacher at Texas High School in Texarkana, Texas. She has a variety of leadership roles on her campus and at the state level and was named Tex...
The 3 Ways Teachers Can Make the Biggest Impact on a Student's Life
July 03, 2015 01:12 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesIf character matters more than test scores, how do great teachers help develop the character traits that really make a difference? Follow: @MobyJeff @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Jeff Bater is an AP Language & Composition teacher at Leavenworth High School. A graduate of the University of Kansas with Bachelor’s Degrees in Education and English and a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education, he also has a Juris Doctorate from Washburn University School of Law. In his 28 years of tea...
Classroom Walls Are Falling Down: Why This Is Great News
June 25, 2015 21:27 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest has taught on the leading edge of technology for years. In this segment he talks about how technology is bringing down the walls of classrooms around the country. Follow: @stumpteacher @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Josh Stumpenhorst is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher as well as an active blogger (stumpteacher.blogspot.com ) and tweeter (@stumpteacher). He has been named the 2012 Illinois Teacher of the Year, 2012 Illinois Teacher Excellence Award Wi...
Responding to Bullying in School: Why It's More Important Now
June 18, 2015 17:39 - 8 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest offers data about the growth and impact of bullying along with insights about why this issue is demands our attention. Learn more... Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Brett Bigham is the 2014 Oregon State Teacher of the Year, the 2015 NEA Foundation Excellence in Education Awardee and has been named with the NEA LGBT 2015 Teacher Role Model Award. He is a fierce advocate for gay youth and students with special needs.