WarriorEDU
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -A podcast for Warriors who want to do more for their kids and the colleagues who work with those kids.
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Episodes
Coach Niemic & Warrior Football
April 11, 2021 20:16 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBJoin Leah and Jeff as we talk football during a pandemic with Coach Jon Niemic and the Student Captains of MCHS Football.
"Why Still Teach French? with Andy Hillier
April 04, 2021 21:12 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBWelcome to Warrior EDU, Episode 13 with Andy Hiller, MCHS French Teacher & Theatre Director Andy’s Teacher Story Always wanted to be a teacher Loved the big steps on the bus - synonymous with being in the school environment Foreign language in HS, knew he wanted to teach French Doing music at the same time Went to France, stayed for a year Went back to ISU and got his degree - France - elementary school Libertyville Middle School Gets along with stricter teachers Open up the idea ...
"What's on Your Playlist?" with Tri-M Music Honor Society
March 15, 2021 20:39 - 49 minutes - 19.2 MBJoin Leah & Jeff as we chat with Ashley Burger and her FANTASTIC group of Tri-M Honor Society members! MCHS Educators! Share the Tri-M application with your young musicians!
"Got Ink?" with Matt Connor
March 04, 2021 17:08 - 51 minutes - 19.9 MBJoin Leah & Jeff as we chat with MCHS Graphic Instructor, Matt Connor! Matt’s Teacher Story Graphics when he went to HS Difficult upbringing, lots of family tragedy at a young age Graphics teacher saw he was going down the wrong path; teacher was also his wrestling coach. Started hanging out in the Graphics lab Wrestled D3 - never actually wrestled due to injury Job utilizing graphics skills for Fortune 500 companies during college Stopped school 8 credits shy, went to work Former Gr...
"Anti-Band?" with Spencer Hile
February 09, 2021 19:54 - 34 minutes - 13.3 MBJoin Leah and Jeff as we chat with MCHS Band Teacher, Spencer Hile! Spencer’s Teacher Story Parents both music teachers, Grew up at high school football games, basketball games, etc. Parents wanted him to be an engineer All of his mother’s families are engineers Anti-Band Doing sports and being mean was cool at the time Parents are biggest mentors as former teachers Having a Student Teacher during COVID Understanding the day-to-day pace and rhythm, Teaching her what the classroom ...
Being a Grad Student & 1st Year Teacher (in a Pandemic) with Leah Nolan
December 04, 2020 18:01 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBJoin Leah and Jeff as we chat with ANOTHER Leah... Leah Nolan, MCHS 1st Year English Teacher, who also happens to be a grad school student. All during a pandemic. More from Leah: -Being a new teacher in a pandemic -School spirit! -Finding your teacher identity and battling self-doubt -Student choice and building rapport -Creating a teacher space. (decorating my classroom, even though the students are not here to see it. I think having a workspace that makes you happy is so important)...
"You're Not Just Here to Get a Credit" with Dane Erbach
November 20, 2020 20:39 - 56 minutes - 52 MBJoin Leah and I as we chat with MCHS English Teacher & Newspaper Advisor, Dane Erbach! Dane’s Educational Journey Not from a “teacher family” Punk Rock kid in HS; “art nerd” Lake Forest College, started doing more writing and “art stuff” “Daydreaming about what I would do if I were the teacher” Stumbled into this field where it all made sense - stumbled upon a passion - didn’t know what he would do Teacher prep prepared him for diverse learners Lake Forest College - NOT diverse at al...
"What a Wonderful Opportunity We Have" with Heidie Dunn
November 13, 2020 16:49 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBJoin Leah & Jeff as we chat with MCHS English Teacher and Former Theatre Director, Heidie Dunn! "My dad was heavily involved in the civil rights movement in the 60's and was a professor at UW Milwaukee. He actually left his job in protest over a decision to not hire a perfectly qualified woman of color in the history dept. about a month before I was born. We ended up living in his childhood home in northern Wis after his father died, in a century-old farmhouse without running water, phone ...
Guidance vs. Counseling with Curtis Menke
November 04, 2020 17:00 - 42 minutes - 16.4 MBJoin Leah & Jeff as we chat with MCHS Counselor, LINK Advisor, Comics Fan & Staff Infection Band Member, Curtis Menke! Listen in as we chat about School “Guidance” vs. School “Counseling” - what’s the difference? and MUCH more: GUIDANCE: It’s about the role and what that person does Guidance is antithetical to the word counseling 51% Social-Emotional / 49% Educator Guiding is reactive (guidance is telling someone what to do, “better than”) Curtis’s Philosophy - “If I’m guiding them, I ...
"Why Not Come on Stage?" with Mitch Stengel
October 09, 2020 17:32 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBJoin Jeff & Leah as we chat with 2nd year teacher, soccer coach and Yearbook Advisor: Mitch Stengel! Mitch’s Teacher Story: High School at Prairie Ridge University - Illinois State U. Broadcasting was his first love At one point thought... “Why not come on stage” Was hired right out of college here at MCHS Start of 2nd year - teaching during a pandemic Mitch talks about tech apps that can make learning happen You HAVE to have the connections with students Favorite Quote: "Students...
One Team, All In with Rob Niemic
October 02, 2020 16:01 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBRob Niemic - MCHS Teacher, Assistant Athletic Director & Coach Rob’s Teacher Story Two Choices: Firefighter or Teacher Grandfather was a firefighter in Milwaukee; Went to Crystal Lake HS, and Hastings College - D1 sports in a small school; at one time, thought maybe being a college coach. Has worked here at MCHS since 2006 - 14 years; start of 15th year (30 semesters) Philosophy of Leadership - one of his favorite classes to teach Coach - Head Girls Basketball Also coaches Baseball...
The Breakdancing Teacher with Otto Corzo
September 26, 2020 00:07 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBOtto’s Teacher Story - 14 year teaching veteran; started out in Warren Township, and has been at MCHS 156 for the last seven years. Otto has grown the Spanish program from the ground up, all along working to prepare students for AP Spanish. They are ready! LOVE OF MUSIC Loves Hip Hop, has been a Break Dancer since 5 years old, brought a Break Dance program to MCHS, and has been involved in the staff band "Staff Infection" Golden Apple Scholar Won the Golden Apple scholarship out of high...
The Breakdancing Teacher - Otto Corzo
September 26, 2020 00:07 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBOtto’s Teacher Story - 14 year teaching veteran; started out in Warren Township, and has been at MCHS 156 for the last seven years. Otto has grown the Spanish program from the ground up, all along working to prepare students for AP Spanish. They are ready! LOVE OF MUSIC Loves Hip Hop, has been a Break Dancer since 5 years old, brought a Break Dance program to MCHS, and has been involved in the staff band "Staff Infection" Golden Apple Scholar Won the Golden Apple scholarship out of high...
I Live What I Teach with Jessica Grens
September 18, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBJoin Leah and I in the War Room as we speak to MCHS Culinary & FACS Teacher, Student Council Advisor and Softball Coach, Jessica Grens! Some Key Takeaways from our chat: Foods & Digital Life: starts with a great department; recently, working on providing take home lab bags and doing live demos; parents can get ingredients or teachers prepare for them; taking requests for recipes from kids Jessica’s Teacher Story - into health and fitness - wanted to be a dietician at first! Changed cours...
I Live What I Teach - Jessica Grens
September 18, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBJoin Leah and I in the War Room as we speak to MCHS Culinary & FACS Teacher, Student Council Advisor and Softball Coach, Jessica Grens! Some Key Takeaways from our chat: Foods & Digital Life: starts with a great department; recently, working on providing take home lab bags and doing live demos; parents can get ingredients or teachers prepare for them; taking requests for recipes from kids Jessica’s Teacher Story - into health and fitness - wanted to be a dietician at first! Changed cours...
Born To Be A Warrior with Ray Hagerty
September 11, 2020 18:02 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBJoin Jeff & Leah as we chat with MCHS teacher and coach, Ray Hagerty! Born & raised in McHenry, the Army has really molded Ray into who he is... As we thank him for his service to our country, you have to listen to the episode to find out more! Things Ray Says: There is so much more to teaching than content! I don't take things personally when a kid misbehaves - there's more to it. They (students) have to know that you want what’s best for them. Team Aspect - the benefit and power...
Born To Be A Warrior - Ray Hagerty
September 11, 2020 18:02 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBJoin Jeff & Leah as we chat with MCHS teacher and coach, Ray Hagerty! Born & raised in McHenry, the Army has really molded Ray into who he is... As we thank him for his service to our country, you have to listen to the episode to find out more! Things Ray Says: There is so much more to teaching than content! I don't take things personally when a kid misbehaves - there's more to it. They (students) have to know that you want what’s best for them. Team Aspect - the benefit and power...
Authentically You with Jim Love
August 29, 2020 16:53 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBThe WarriorEDU podcast really came out of a desire to hear teacher stories. The WarriorEDU is a collective space, offering educators various opportunities for professional development and learning. What started as a FB group branched off into a Twitter chat, and now a Teacher Voice podcast. We are looking to amplify teacher voices, to hear their stories, including the hard parts, how people are finding ways to cope, push through, and what it’s really like in the trenches. We want your Wa...