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Empowering Education with Peggy Brookins
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - June 07, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutesPeggy Brookins, President and CEO of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, joins this episode to talk all about her experiences in the world of education. Peggy starts off by sharing her story – beginning with when she first started teaching, to how she ended up in her current r...
Stretch Growth Stories with Suzanne Pettifer
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - June 02, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutesOn this episode of the miniseries, Stretch Growth Stories, Ty Holmes is joined by Suzanne Pettifer, the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Greece Central School District in New York. Suzanne begins by talking about what specific teacher and leader moves were used to help studen...
Beyond the Classroom with Amanda Staton
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - June 01, 2023 04:00 - 6 minutesAmanda Staton, a reading interventionist in Missouri, joins this follow-up episode to share all about her life beyond the classroom. Amanda begins by talking about one of her hobbies - flipping houses! She goes on to share her love for the outdoors during the summer, especially when it comes to ...
Utilizing the Science of Reading with Amanda Staton
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - May 31, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutesAmanda Staton, a reading interventionist in Missouri, joins this episode to talk about how she uses the Science of Reading with her students. Amanda starts by explaining how she first was exposed to the Science of Reading, starting from the beginning of her teaching career to now. She then goes ...
Stretch Growth Stories with Janel Coles
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - May 26, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutesOn this episode of the miniseries, Stretch Growth Stories, Ty Holmes is joined by Janel Coles, an Assistant Principal from New York. Janel begins by talking about how she knew that she wanted to be a teacher, and what keeps her commitment to the profession holding strong. She then goes on to sha...
Keeping Students Motivated with Jasmine Lane
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - May 24, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutesJasmine Lane, an elementary school teacher in Florida, joins this episode to talk about how she is keeping students motivated and focused as the end of the year approaches. Jasmine starts out by explaining two strategies that have been working well for her – one being a countdown on the board, a...
Stretch Growth Stories with Allison Giresi
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - May 19, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutesOn this episode of the mini-series, Stretch Growth Stories, Ty Holmes, Chief Inclusion Officer at Curriculum Associates, is joined by Allison Giresi, an RTI interventionist. Allison begins by talking about why she loves teaching, and what keeps bringing her back. Allison then dives in to share a...
Prioritizing Rest with Danielle and Sari
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - May 17, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutesOn this episode of The Extraordinary Educators Podcast, Danielle and Sari focus on what exactly rest looks like – especially beyond the idea of sleep. Danielle shares some great tips for how to give your brain a break, ranging from purposeful tech timeouts to quick breathing breaks. Danielle and...
Achieving Growth with LeAnne Gregg
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - May 03, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutesLeAnne Gregg, Director of Curriculum and Instruction in Columbia County, Georgia, joins this episode to share all about actionable ways to achieve student growth. LeAnne starts by explaining how and why students and staff have experienced immense growth over the last couple of years – ranging fr...
Using Improv in the Classroom with Danielle and Sari
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 26, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutesOn this episode of the Extraordinary Educators podcast, Danielle and Sari discuss how improv can improve connections in the classroom. Danielle explains the three improv games she’s been sharing with educators in her travels. These games not only help build relationships, but they also flip the ...
Beyond the Classroom with Monique Ross
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 21, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutesMonique Ross, an interventionist in California, joins this follow-up episode to share about her life outside of the classroom. Monique starts off by explaining how she spends her free time – ranging from time with family to reading with her daughter. She also talks about her family dance parties...
The Importance of a School Community with Monique Ross
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 19, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutesMonique Ross, an interventionist in California, joins this episode to talk about her approach to instruction and the importance of a school community. Monique begins by sharing some details about her current role and school population. She then dives in to how she works with her students, includ...
Tips for Teacher Wellness with Jennifer Seitz
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 12, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutesJennifer Seitz, a special education teacher from New Jersey, joins this episode to talk about what teachers can do to support themselves inside and outside of school. Jennifer starts out by explaining the mentorship program at her school, which focuses on guiding new teachers. She goes on to sha...
Channeling Emotions to Support Older Readers with Brooklin Trover
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 05, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutesBrooklin Trover, National Director of Content and Implementation at Curriculum Associates, joins this episode to discuss her new paper about how teachers can leverage their emotions to support older, striving readers. Brooklin starts off by explaining why she wanted to write this, ranging from h...
Beyond the Classroom with Taylor Wheatley
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 31, 2023 04:00 - 5 minutesTaylor Wheatley, a fourth grade teacher, joins this follow-up episode to share about what he likes to do outside the classroom. Taylor begins by sharing his favorite hobbies, ranging from spending time outside to playing with his dog. He then goes on to talk about the path that led him to become...
Connecting Through Music with Taylor Wheatley
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 29, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutesTaylor Wheatley, a fourth grade teacher in Kentucky, joins this episode to talk about how he helps his students feel connected through building consistent relationships. Taylor starts out by sharing how he purposefully starts his day with his students in, what he calls, a “Bluejay Bonding Moment...
Beyond the Classroom with Jonathan Kryk
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 24, 2023 04:00 - 5 minutesJonathan Kryk, a fifth grade teacher in Florida, joins this follow-up episode to share about his life outside of the classroom. He begins by sharing some of his favorite things to do – from hanging out with friends to playing fetch with his Goldendoodle after school. Jonathan also shares about h...
Building Strong Relationships with Jonathan Kryk
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 22, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutesJonathan Kryk, a fifth grade teacher, joins this episode to share about best practices and what he finds important in his classroom. Jonathan begins by explaining the importance of building relationships with students. He goes on to share how strong relationships carry over to the rest of his te...
Podcasts and Pop Culture with Charlie Giannone
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 15, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutesCharlie, a second grade teacher in Long Island, New York, joins this episode to talk about his love for pop culture and podcasts – and how that plays into his teaching. Charlie begins by discussing his own podcast, the Fandalorian, including how it came to be and some topics that are covered. He...
Beyond the Classroom with Kimberly Robinson
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 10, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutesWelcome to our new series: Beyond the Classroom! Kimberly Robinson, a high school teacher, joins us for a follow-up episode to share more about her life outside of teaching. She begins by discussing her love for research and how she incorporates that into her day-to-day – ranging from listening ...
Mindfulness in High School with Kimberly Robinson
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 08, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutesKimberly Robinson, a high school teacher, joins this episode to talk about practicing mindfulness both inside and outside of the classroom. Having recently transitioned from elementary to high school, Kimberly explains how she’s adapted to her new role. She goes on to share how she incorporates ...
Connecting Assessment and Instruction with Ashleigh Crabtree
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 01, 2023 05:00 - 8 minutesAshleigh Crabtree, Director of Assessment Implementation at Curriculum Associates, joins this episode to talk about the crucial relationship between assessment and instruction. Ashleigh begins by explaining how assessment and instruction are linked, and the benefits associated with connecting th...
Stretch Growth Stories Teaser with Ty Holmes
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - February 22, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutesTy Holmes, Chief Inclusion Officer at Curriculum Associates, joins this episode to share about an upcoming featured mini-series on The Extraordinary Educators Podcast: Stretch Growth Stories! Ty dives into what exactly stretch growth is, and how it differs from scores received from most assessme...
Math Intervention and Extension with Jeannette Milburn
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - February 15, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutesJeannette Milburn, 6th grade teacher in Maryland, joins this episode to talk about how she uses “Math Labs” for both intervention and extension with students. Jeannette shares how she uses pre-requisite data and information about future units to decide student groupings. This information helps h...
Vertical Planning with Nellie Pagan
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - February 08, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutesNellie Pagan, Vice Principal in New York, joins this episode to talk about how she has used vertical teams to strengthen close reading techniques across all grade bands. Nellie shares how a new three-day close reading protocol was planned, and what each day looks like for students, teachers, and...
Our Classroom with Presley Seal
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - February 01, 2023 05:00 - 8 minutesPresley Seal, teacher in Mississippi joins this episode to discuss engaging students, building relationships, and forming a classroom community with her first graders. She explains the importance of having a foundation of trust, and provides ways she gets to know her students. From attending ou...
Mindfulness with Monica Maxey
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - January 25, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutesMonica Maxey, Special Educator at Summersville Grade School in Illinois, joins this episode to talk about mindfulness in her classroom. Monica dives into how she uses mindfulness, yoga, and bilateral stimulation with her students, especially during transitional times. She explains how she uses ...
Tech in the Math Classroom with Dr. Janie Brown
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - January 18, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutesDr. Janie Brown, teacher in Mississippi joins this episode to discuss tech in the math classroom. She speaks about using i-Ready with middle schoolers, and how to include the interactive piece to the introduction lesson. Dr. Brown also shares best practices around engaging students and how to e...
Goal Setting with David Cisneros
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - January 11, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutesDavid Cisneros, National Director of Content and Implementation at Curriculum Associates, joins this episode to discuss goal setting as we head back into the swing of things in the new year. He discusses revisiting goal setting and how to motivate, instruct, monitor, and intervene with students....
Engaging Students with Georgianna Castellano
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - January 04, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutesGeorgianna Castellano, teacher in Florida joins this episode to discuss engaging students. Georgianna shares best practices for getting to know your students and connect with them to build relationships. Georgianna's Twitter Curriculum Associates' Blog Twitter Instagram Email: Extraordinar...
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