The Teacher Recharge Podcast
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -The only podcast made specifically for teachers looking to energize their week with strategies, inspiration, and comedy!
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In Kognito W/ Dr. Glenn Albright
October 14, 2019 08:31 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBToday's Guest: Dr. Glenn Albright Dr. Albright’s passion for learning and its application in the fields of health and behavioral health fuel his research activities at Kognito. Dr. Albright leads a team of researchers at Kognito in evaluating the efficacy of its immersive learning and assessment role-play simulations to bring about sustained behavior changes in the areas of social, emotional, and physical health. His research involves integrating empirically-based findings drawn from ...
Noko the Knight W/ Eleni Theodorou
October 07, 2019 04:55 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBToday's Guest: Eleni Theodorou Eleni Theodorou is a Bullying Prevention Educator and children’s author. She holds a bachelor’s and honor’s degree in psychology from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, and a master’s degree in sports psychology from Capella University in the United States. Born and raised in South Africa, she currently lives in the United States where she teaches children the Art of Compassion through her tales and her accompanying multi-sensory bullying preventio...
Grad Skool
September 30, 2019 07:11 - 13 minutes - 11 MBFred Koepp Hey everyone! Today I am my own guest because sometimes I talk to myself. Is that weird? Probably. Do I own it anyways? You better believe it. Anyways, I am a coach at Orangetheory, the Head Men's and Women's Soccer Coach at Wichita East High School, a Coach with Wichita Rush Soccer Club, a first-year Applied Sports Psychology Graduate student at Adams State University, a soccer player for Wichita Selection and the West Texas Rumbleweeds, and a self-proclaimed SWEET TEA Connoi...
Look Beyond The Clouds W/ Michelle Gano
September 23, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 21.7 MBToday's Guest: Michelle Gano Michelle Gano is a teacher, wife, mother, motivational speaker, and the author of the inspirational book for teachers, Look Beyond the Clouds. She is on a mission to bring positive change to schools everywhere by helping teachers transform their daily habits to overcome burnout and find joy in teaching again. Michelle has dedicated her life to helping people see the good in the world. Through her example, she inspires others to navigate and overcome...
Jumping Scooters W/ Chaz Jackson
September 16, 2019 12:08 - 25 minutes - 20.2 MBToday's Guest: Chazeray Jackson As a teen, my High School Football Coach made a positive impact on me! Through my influences and other mentors progressing into my adulthood, I learned the importance of character, leadership, and teamwork through sports and life experiences... Now, I get to take that same message of hope to students, parents, and educators around the country on platforms such as: Non-Profit Organizations, College level, Middle/High school level, Athletic Sport Teams and Ch...
Watch Me SHINE W/ Roger Von Braun
September 09, 2019 07:44 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBToday's Guest: Roger Von Braun Roger Von Braun is a NYS Certified teacher turned suicide prevention advocate. The tragic loss of his brother has led him from teaching lessons in the classroom, to delivering his message from the stage. He now travels the country opening the conversation on mental health, drug addiction, and suicide prevention with students, educators, and parents. He has committed himself to teaching young people how to navigate some of life's darkest moments & educating p...
Cheese Candles W/ Ami Dobelle
September 03, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBToday's Guest: Ami Dobelle Ami Dobelle has had an extensive career at zoos and aquariums. She has studied animals and animal behavior for over 20 years. Ami is also an experienced educator and teacher. She has been appreciated as an animal expert on multiple television shows. She teaches to inspire the next generation of conservationists, veterinarians and biologists. Join the “Acknowledge Someone” Movement! Use the code "TEACHERRECHARGE" and receive 10% off your entire purchase: ht...
Sweet Tea W/ Nick Rhodes
August 26, 2019 05:11 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MBToday's Guest: Nick Rhodes Nick is a veteran of the United States Air Force. He has had multiple jobs and was most recently a para and a summer camp counselor. Nick recently graduated from Friends University and is searching for his next career opportunity. In his free time he enjoys watching and playing sports and is frequently found playing board games. Join the “Acknowledge Someone” Movement! Use the code "TEACHERRECHARGE" and receive 10% off your entire purchase: http://www.fre...
Marshmello W/ Lanie Matula
August 19, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes - 19.6 MBToday's Guest: Lanie Matula My name is Lanie Matula and I was born and raised in Austin, Texas! I have been teaching 4th grade for five years and love every minute of it! My students are my world! They are loving, caring, compassionate, inquisitive, and sometimes hyper! As a class, we build a community so we can rely on one another at any point and time. We build trust with restorative circles and hold each other accountable for our actions! When the day ends, we all know we care for eac...
Real Rap W/ CJ Reynolds
August 12, 2019 05:35 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBToday's Guest: CJ Reynolds CJ Reynolds teaches high school literature and The History of Hip-Hop in West Philadelphia. He is a graduate of Rowan University and has been in the classroom for 15 years. He is also the creator of the YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds. This channel is aimed at helping new and burned out teachers be the teacher they always wanted to be. As an educator CJ's bare bones teaching philosophy is simple, in the classroom "relationships are king" and the job of a...
Wild Bunch Boys W/ Gary Vaden
May 20, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MBToday's Guest: Gary Vaden Gary is currently an Admissions Counselor at The University of Alabama in Distance Learning Programs. He is a Retired Educator in Texas where he was a Band Director for 12 years and a High School Counselor for 18 years. He grew up in Monahans, Texas and attended college at Angelo State University to earn his Bachelors in Music Education. He then obtained his Masters from Sul Ross State University in Education with a concentration in Counseling. Philosophy-If...
Fred Solo Cup 2: A Season in Review
May 13, 2019 04:42 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MBFRED KOEPP Fred is a Speaker, High School Soccer Coach, and Student Success Agent who believes in the power of acknowledgement. In seventh grade, he was bullied to the point of taking his own life, but joined an amazing student council where he heard a speaker who helped spark a change in his attitude toward the people bullying him. Instead of trying to fight back, Fred said, "If you need anything, let me know." The bullying ended soon after. Since seventh grade, he has focused...
Side Hustle Teachers W/ Stacey Ogden
May 06, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MBToday's Guest: Stacey Ogden Stacey Ogden is the founder of Side Hustle Teachers and the creator of Side Hustle Summer Camp. Her mission is to help teachers build businesses outside the classroom to provide them with financial security, alternative means to support themselves, and a way to follow their passions. Her clients are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to run successful businesses. When not in the classroom or helping other teachers, Stacey can usually be found...
Rules of Engagement W/ Emily Pickert and Cameron Rhodes
April 29, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MBToday's Guests: Emily Pickert & Cameron Rhodes Emily Pickert is in her third year teaching Kindergarten at Woodland Health and Wellness Magnet in Wichita, KS. Cameron Rhodes is the school social worker at Caldwell Elementary in Wichita, KS. Join the “Acknowledge Someone” Movement! Use the code "TEACHERRECHARGE" and receive 10% off your entire purchase: http://www.fredmotivates.com/shop/ Emily & Cameron: Instagram: @camrho Facebook: Emily Pickert ; Cameron Rhodes FR...
Chocolate Chips W/ The Daring English Teacher
April 22, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 21.5 MBToday's Guest: The Daring English Teacher Christina, The Daring English Teacher, is a full-time high school English teacher, wife, and mother. With more than a decade of teaching experience, she focuses on providing engaging, robust, and differentiated learning experiences to her students and the educational community. She has experience teaching English to all high school grade levels, including honors, inclusion, and ESL classes. Join the “Acknowledge Someone” Movement! Use the ...
Miss Rainbow Fairy W/ Rachel Weinstock
April 15, 2019 06:44 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBToday's Guest: Rachel Weinstock Rachel Weinstock is an elementary school teacher, public speaker and artist. She has been working in the education field for over fifteen years and is known as "Miss Rainbow Fairy" because of her alternative approach to education. She speaks about how to create emotionally safe and empowering spaces in the classroom and beyond with parents, educators and caring adults. Join the “Acknowledge Someone” Movement! Use the code "TEACHERRECHARGE" and receive ...
Railroaders W/ Robin Montano
April 08, 2019 05:34 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MBToday's Guest: Robin Montano Robin graduated from Newton High School in 2003 and played soccer at Butler Community College and Bethel College. After student-teaching, Robin graduated with a major English and minor in business administration. She worked for a local business as the office manager until her dream job became available. While working full-time, she returned to NHS to begin her coaching career as the assistant soccer coach for the girls and boys teams. After patiently waiting ...
Fred Solo Cup
April 01, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 19.2 MBFRED KOEPP Fred is a Speaker, High School Soccer Coach, and Student Success Agent who believes in the power of acknowledgement. In seventh grade, he was bullied to the point of taking his own life, but joined an amazing student council where he heard a speaker who helped spark a change in his attitude toward the people bullying him. Instead of trying to fight back, Fred said, "If you need anything, let me know." The bullying ended soon after. Since seventh grade, he has focus...
Lessons-In-Self W/ Dina Blanco-Loannou
March 25, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBToday's Guest: Dina Loannou In her ‘day job’ Dina works as a Teacher Educator and Trainer at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) in the field of ESOL. She’s been a teacher for over 22 years - or longer if you count the times she played teacher as a child. Dina is also founder of Lessons-in-Self, she is at her happiest sharing her life’s journey, by inspiring and empowering others to becoming the person they are destined to be through her transformati...
Is Irma There?! W/ Jami Duncan
March 11, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 21.5 MBToday's Guest: Jami Duncan Hi my name is Jami Duncan or, Teacher Jami! I have been independently contracted with a Chinese company called VIPKID for a year and a half. I teach English to children in China through video conferencing. I was previously a science teacher in Florida for 5 years before deciding to work full time at home with VIPKID. I love the flexibility of making my own schedule and being able to work anywhere that has good internet. I have an Associate in Science...
Warrior's Wallet W/ Travis Johnson
March 04, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MBToday's Guest: Travis Johnson Founder of Warrior's Wallet Travis started the journey to Warrior’s Wallet after a decade of helping others get their day-to-day finances in order. He’s helped hundreds of families pay off more than $6 million in debt. The perspective he provides bridges the gap between knowledge and action. University of Oklahoma Graduate and Navy Veteran Travis Johnson is the Books by Vets 2nd Vice President, Public Relations Director, and Finance Committee member. He a...
I'll See You There W/ Ryan Tarletsky
February 25, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 20.1 MBToday's Guest: Ryan Tarletsky Ryan graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska in 2009 before heading to Friends University on a baseball scholarship. After graduating with a major in Communications and a minor in Graphic Design, Ryan started a career as a local sports reporter for KWCH Channel 12 news in Wichita, Kansas. In 2014, Ryan began coaching baseball at Wichita East High School and decided to go back to school and earn his teaching degree. Thanks to the...
Vegetables for Breakfast W/ Cheryl Meyer
February 18, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 22.5 MBToday's Guest: Cheryl Meyer Cheryl's message is simple, “eliminate toxins, and heal your chronic pain. Own your own health. I got sick and didn't want a life of pain and pills." Thus began an odyssey that culminated in Meyer’s writing the manual she wishes she’d had when she got sick. In her award winning book It Feels Good to Feel Good: Learn to Eliminate Toxins, Reverse Inflammation and Feel Great Again, Meyer explains how she discovered she was suffering from inflammation and autoimmun...
Zoo Time W/ Trenton Tucker
February 11, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBToday's Guest: Trenton Tucker Trenton graduated from Goddard High School in 2010 and attended Friends University where he obtained his degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice in 2014. In college, he played soccer and was involved in Intramurals and other organizations on campus. After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Trenton decided to join the Fire Department but was told he would be placed on a five year wait list. He took a job as a Para while trying to figure out his next ste...
Be An Eagle W/ Y.B. Normal?
February 04, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes - 19.9 MBToday's Guests: Dontay Hampton and Logan King Taylor *Show Note: The guys are from Chattanooga, TN, not California as mentioned in the intro. My apologies. Dontay Hampton: Dontay Hampton is a Chattanooga native and a 2008 graduate of CSAS. He followed up by walking on at UTC before earning a basketball scholarship his sophomore year. Dontay finished up with two degrees in Entrepreneurship and Marketing. Dontay’s enthusiasm for the community and youth began simply by taking care of ...
LA Teacher Strike W/ Jacqueline Torres
January 28, 2019 06:00 - 33 minutes - 26.8 MBToday's Guest: Jacqueline Torres Jacqueline hails from the San Fernando Valley, roughly 20 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles, a product of a hard working immigrant family . Although she has always maintained a strong affinity for drawing, she never partook in a single Art class until she began her studies at CSUN (California State University Northridge). While attending CSUN, she acquired her B.A. in Fine Art, along with a minor in Chicano Studies, as well as her single subject t...
"Diligence" W/ Brooke Frisch
January 21, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutes - 24.8 MBToday's Guest: Brooke Frisch Brooke Frisch was born and raised in Kansas. Ms. Frisch discovered a passion for teaching and academia at an early age through her mother’s influence. She entered university and pursued the study of philosophy which led her to discover Latin. She recalls gaining an appreciation for the beautiful ancient language through translating authors such as Seneca, Cicero, and Augustine. Ms. Frisch is excited to work under the Thales mission to help orient students tow...
Fist Bumps W/ Joel Hawbaker
January 14, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 24.7 MBToday's Guest: Joel W. Hawbaker Joel W. Hawbaker is a high school history and Bible teacher as well as a soccer coach in Alabama, where he lives with his Maryellyn, his two daughters, and their two energetic rescue dogs Bruiser and Butterscotch. Joel has a B.A. in history from Covenant College, and he also spent time studying Medieval Civilizations at New College, Oxford, in the UK. When he's not teaching or coaching, Joel is a professional speaker who shares on the topics of leadership,...
I've Never Had a Male Teacher W/ Mitchel Meighen
January 07, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 22 MBToday's Guest: Mitchell Meighen Mitchel Meighen is an award-winning educator and presenter and has been recognized for his passion for student engagement and non-traditional teaching philosophies. He has a special interest in ed tech and empowering students to be active contributors to their educational goals and outcomes. Mitchel has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator, a program designed by Apple to recognize K-12 and higher-education pioneers who are looking to cha...
Beeeehhhhhhhggggggg W/ Izzy Byers
December 17, 2018 06:31 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBToday's Guest: Izzy Byers Mary Beth "Izzy" Byers is a Kansas-based vocalist, trumpet player, and composer. She started singing as soon as she could talk and found her passion for songwriting as a freckle-faced youngster. Izzy has had the opportunity to open for the Pentatonix, perform at the New York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp, and share the stage with many stars in jazz, including Connaitre Miller of Afro Blue. Through the years, she has also taught various ages of private students and d...
A Lasting Impact W/ Natalie Gray
December 10, 2018 05:00 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MBToday's Guest: Natalie Gray Growing up as a national park ranger’s daughter, Natalie was raised in our nation’s most beautiful places…and some of our poorest schools. As she moved through high school in Van Horn, TX, she became increasingly aware of this. She was taught to type and take shorthand, and her school was visited by every division of the military, a host of trade schools, but never a single college. When she got to the University of Texas, she felt acutely the gap between what...
Beans in My Ears W/ Michelle Ferré
December 03, 2018 06:31 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBToday's Guest: Michelle Ferré Michelle Ferré is a fourth grade math and science teacher in Crofton, Maryland and the creator behind Pocketful of Primary where she creates digital resources for teachers and shares her life as a teacher through weekly classroom vlogs on YouTube. After graduating with a bachelors degree in elementary education and a minor in mathematics from Salisbury University at the age of 20, Michelle taught second grade in Salisbury, Maryland for three years before ma...
Take Your Beatings W/ Daniel Blanchard
November 26, 2018 05:00 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBToday's Guest: Daniel Blanchard Dan is a Best-Selling Author, Award-Winning Speaker, and Educator, as well as, two-time Junior Olympian Wrestler, and two-time Junior Olympian Wrestling Coach grew up as a student-athlete. However, Dan admits that as a youth he was more of an athlete than a student. Dan has now successfully completed fourteen years of college and has earned seven degrees. He teaches Special Education and Social Studies in Connecticut’s largest inner-city high school whe...
Look At My Nipples! W/ Seth Oldham
November 12, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 20.1 MBToday's Guest: Seth Oldham Seth Oldham, originally from Medicine Lodge, Kansas, graduated from Friends University in 2012 with a degree in Spanish and Spanish Education. He started his teaching career at a Catholic middle school in Wichita, Kansas. After two years, he moved to Manhattan, Ks to become a Wildcat at Kansas State University, where he earned his Master’s degree in Second Language Acquisition. While there, he taught Spanish 101 and 102 as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. In 2...
Going North W/ Dominique Brightmon
November 05, 2018 05:45 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MBToday's Guest: Dominique Brightmon Dominique Brightmon is an author, library assistant, podcaster and professional speaker from Baltimore, MD. In his early childhood, Dominique was raised in the church where he was taught fundamental life lessons and received a head start with public speaking. This early start led him to win 3rd place at a state level speech competition during grade school. While in high school, Dominique took a summer job at a public library to gain experience. Aft...
#TeacherProbs W/ Gabby Jarvis
October 29, 2018 05:00 - 24 minutes - 19.5 MBToday's Guest: Gabby Jarvis Gabby Jarvis is an Elementary School Music Teacher in Wichita, Kansas. She graduated from Friends University with a degree in Music education and enjoys helping children learn more about and gain a passion for music. She is the leader of the Arnold Palmer Band and has performed around Kansas and other parts of the United States. She is energetic, caring, and an all star at serving young people! In today's episode we head to Twitter and then finish up with ano...
"We ALL Be Little!" W/ Dr. Danny Brassell
October 22, 2018 05:00 - 30 minutes - 24.1 MBToday's Guest: Dr. Danny Brassell For the past two decades, Dr. Danny Brassell has served as an educational advisor to students ranging from preschoolers to rocket scientists. While he has held a variety of titles and worked with leaders from a variety of fields and disciplines, Danny has always considered himself first and foremost a teacher. A recognized authority on leadership development, motivation and communication skills, Danny has been honored consistently for his strategic int...
Destroy the Rules W/ Blair Husted
October 15, 2018 05:00 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBToday's Guest: Blair Husted Blair Husted is from Milford, CT and currently lives in Norman, OK with her husband Andy, a Navy pilot, and their dog Minnie. She graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and is currently working towards a masters in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Supervision. She was a teacher for 5 years in 5 different schools and 4 different grade levels. She has taught in Alabama, Florida, Texas, and Oklahoma. ...
You Were Born to Fly W/ Daniel Gomez
October 08, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 20.2 MBToday's Guest: Daniel Gomez Daniel Gomez is the founder of Daniel Gomez Enterprises, a company devoted to developing and strengthening organizations and individuals. Daniel is a dynamic John Maxwell Certified Speaker with 14 years experience in the arena of Leadership Development, Sales Training, and Coaching. He is the Best Selling Author of "You Were Born to Fly", a book written to inspire and give people the confidence they need to live an extraordinary life. He encourages them to "B...
This Episode Ain't Got No Hairline W/ Adam Bowers
October 01, 2018 05:00 - 22 minutes - 17.8 MBToday's Guest: Adam Bowers Adam Bowers is a Third Grade Teacher at Beech Elementary in Wichita, Kansas. He is in his eighth week of actual teaching so here at the Teacher Recharge Podcast we refer to him as a "baby"! He completed his degree at Friends University where he was a Resident Assistant, Actor, Choir Member, and Soccer Player (yes, he is kind of a big deal). In this episode we discuss what it was like to begin his teaching career, what he does to stay energized, how he engages s...
The Oopsie Episode
September 24, 2018 05:00 - 11 minutes - 9.28 MBToday's Guest: Me? To make a long story short, I pressed a wrong button while working on the original file for this week's episode with Adam Bowers and lost the entire thing. That does not mean you won't enjoy this episode though! Today I give you my Monday rituals, talk about 5 hour energy and how it allows me to see into different dimensions, and finish off with a story time featuring the eight year olds that I coach. It may be a short episode, but it is mighty! Enjoy! Fred Koe...
The Mother of All Episodes W/ Kelly Koepp (My Mom)
September 17, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 20.5 MBToday's Guest: Kelly Koepp (AKA My Mother) Kelly Koepp is a Self-Contained Room Special Needs Teacher at Bowie Middle School in Odessa, Texas. She has been in education for 28 years in some form or fashion and has a true passion for helping students overcome obstacles to reach success. She has been a certified teacher for the past five years in Ector County. She also holds a Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in Vocational Rehabilitation and has worked with individ...
Life Class Part Two; Story Time W/ John Williams
September 10, 2018 05:00 - 17 minutes - 13.8 MBToday's Guest: John Williams This week's guest is, once again, John Williams. We continue where we left off last week with John's story time segment where he talks about a time when he was speaking and a student had a meaningful interaction with him and the rest of the school. John’s mission is to help others take radical ownership for every element of their lives. He is passionate and driven for cultural change for students and wherever people desire to do better than yesterday. He is ...
Life Class Part One W/ John Williams
September 03, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 20 MBToday's Guest: John Williams John’s mission is to help others take radical ownership for every element of their lives. He is passionate and driven for cultural change for students and wherever people desire to do better than yesterday. He is the Founder and President of Life that Counts, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which has helped bring in more than $1,250,000 in funding for Positive Youth Development Solutions in it’s less than two-year-old existence. He is the author of ...
Start Simple, End Complex W/ Dylan Gruntzel
August 27, 2018 05:00 - 20 minutes - 16.3 MBToday's Guest: Dylan Gruntzel Dylan Gruntzel is entering his third year as the assistant coach for the Newman women’s soccer program in 2018-19. The 2017 season saw the Jets put together their best season in their Division II era, going 11-6-2 overall and 8-4-2 in conference play, program records for wins in each. They reached the conference postseason for the first time since 2013, and had seven players named to the All-Heartland Conference team, including Defensive Player of the Year Am...
Chippy the Chipmunk W/ Ronanda Liberty
August 20, 2018 05:00 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MBToday's Guest: Ronanda Liberty Ronanda Liberty has been an educator for the past 15 years. She has spent the last five years as a middle/high school Principal, and was primarily a teacher in middle school science in the years prior. She is a national trainer specializing in skills and strategies to impact learning with sound classroom management, student engagement, and motivation through differentiation. Ronanda and her family, two teenagers and her husband, reside in a rural town i...
Third Grade Jokes W/ Joseph Hamer
August 11, 2018 05:00 - 24 minutes - 19.6 MBToday's Guest: Joseph Hamer Joseph is a third-grade teacher for Wichita Public Schools. At the youthful age of 23, Joseph will be indulging in his third year at Beech Elementary. After graduating with honors from Emporia State University, Mr. Hamer jumped straight into a USD 259 classroom. He is now his School Technology Specialist, on his school’s leadership and behavior team, and He has even been recognized by the Assistant Superintendent of all elementary schools in USD 259, Michel...