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Summer Recharge: Self-Care Strategies for Educators with Sari Laberis
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - June 24, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutesReady to recharge and find joy this summer? Discover transformative self-care techniques that will leave you refreshed and inspired for the next school year. From completely disconnecting from work to indulging in hobbies, this episode is packed with actionable strategies tailored specifically f...
Transforming Literacy Instruction with Angie Gates
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - June 17, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutesUnlock the secrets to effective literacy instruction with Angie Gates, our inspiring guest and dedicated Field Support Manager for Literacy Implementations with Curriculum Associates. Angie brings a treasure trove of knowledge about the science of reading and shares her practical wisdom on overc...
Innovative Student Engagement Strategies with Kim Brownell
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - June 10, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutesWhat if you could transform your classroom into an engaging, vibrant hub of learning, especially in the challenging post-COVID era? Our latest episode features Kim Brownell, a sixth-grade ELA and reading teacher, who shares her incredible journey from being a principal back to the classroom. Kim...
Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Nina Henderson
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - June 03, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutesDiscover how to create a classroom where every child feels seen and heard with insights from our guest, Extraordinary Educator, Nina Henderson. In this episode, we promise to equip you with practical strategies for culturally responsive teaching, all inspired by Zaretta Hammond's groundbreaking ...
Booked Solid's Annual Summer Reading Roundup
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - May 31, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutesFeatured Titles: Greta and Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell Clear by Carys Davies Eastbound by Maylis de Kerangal Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang The Bad Ones by Melissa Albert Exordia by Seth Dickinson Remarkably Bright Creatures by She...
Start from Somewhere with Uloma Achinanya
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - May 27, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutesUnlock the secrets to empowering your math students as Uloma, a math specialist, joins us to illuminate the transformative power of a positive math mindset. Delve into the essential role of productive struggle within the classroom and discover strategies that allow students, especially those fro...
Using a STEAM Approach in Small Group Instruction with Jasmine Applewhite
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - May 20, 2024 04:00 - 7 minutesEver wondered how a middle school classroom can transform into a hub of engagement, where students are not just listeners but active participants? Join us as we sit down with Jasmine Applewhite, a dynamic STEAM teacher from Mississippi, who's revolutionizing middle school education by incorporat...
Fostering Empathy and Belonging in the Classroom with Kelly Rossetti and Amber Venoutsos
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - May 13, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutesImagine stepping into a school where every face is familiar and every interaction is threaded with empathy and support. That's the reality second-grade teachers Kelly and Amber have created with their PAWS Time initiative, a program that's transforming their school community into an interconnect...
Teacher Appreciation with Rob Waldron
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - May 06, 2024 04:00 - 7 minutesDiscover the transformative power of appreciation and the heartwarming impact it has on educators far and wide, as we bring you a special Teacher Appreciation Week episode of the Extraordinary Educators Podcast. Rob Waldron, CEO of Curriculum Associates, joins this episode to celebrate the influ...
Gamifying the Math Classroom with Matthew Weimann
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 29, 2024 04:00 - 9 minutesDiscover the magic of mathematics with a twist of flair as we chat with Pennsylvania's own Matthew Weimann, a math maven and business-savvy educator. This week's episode of the Extraordinary Educators Podcast brings you an invigorating conversation that will reshape your thoughts on math educati...
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - April 26, 2024 18:10 - 28 minutesKathleen, Kat, and James come face to face with unexpected horrors and unfriendly in-laws in Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s book Mexican Gothic. Join our hosts as they discuss the Gothic novel, the strangling grasp of the patriarchy, and the terror of the fungi kingdom. Please take our survey to help us ...
Multisensory Learning in Math Education with Liz Peyser
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 22, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutesUnlock the secrets to making math an exhilarating experience for students with the wisdom of Liz Peyser, National Director of Content and Implementation at Curriculum Associates. Discover how multisensory learning can revolutionize the way children understand and enjoy mathematics. In our conver...
The Power of Productive Struggle with Andrea Baney
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 15, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutesWhat happens when young minds meet the roadblocks of complex problems? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Andrea Baney, a fourth-grade math and science teacher, who sheds light on the power of productive struggle in the classroom. Andrea shares her refreshing take on how she re-engage...
Cultivating Excellence in Schools with Monique Smalls
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 08, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutesDiscover the transformational power of data-driven decisions in education as we sit down with Monique Smalls, a visionary principal who turns struggling schools into bastions of excellence. Journey with us through Monique's candid recount of how practical approaches like the gradual release mode...
Celebrate to Educate with Kat Perry
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 01, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutesReady to roll out the red carpet for your students? Join us as we delve into an extraordinary and inspiring conversation with Kat Perry, a remarkable reading specialist from Northeast ISD in San Antonio, Texas. Kat's unique approach to celebrating student growth and learning brings the glitz and...
The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - March 29, 2024 16:00 - 28 minutesKathleen, Kat, and James travel down the Silk Road and encounter con artists, storytellers, and danger around every corner in Daniel Nayeri’s book The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams. Join our hosts as they discuss unreliable narrators, historical jokes, and the joy of finding ...
Empowering Middle School Minds for Algebra with Rebecca Brenneman
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 25, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutesEver wondered how to unlock the algebraic potential in young minds? Look no further, as we've tapped into the expertise of Rebecca Brenneman, a seasoned 7th-grade math teacher from Maryland, who's got the playbook for priming middle schoolers for the world of algebra. Rebecca's approach emphasiz...
Transforming Math Education with Deedee Leoni
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 18, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutesUnlock a new dimension in teaching math with the guidance of Deedee Leoni from Curriculum Associates, who joins us to share her expertise on math manipulatives' transformative power. Imagine replacing math anxiety with excitement and understanding; that's the promise when we integrate visual lea...
Transforming Math Education with Dee Dee Leoni
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 18, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutesUnlock a new dimension in teaching math with the guidance of Dee Dee Leoni from Curriculum Associates, who joins us to share her expertise on math manipulatives' transformative power. Imagine replacing math anxiety with excitement and understanding; that's the promise when we integrate visual le...
Crafting Effective Classroom Learning Centers with Amy Haskell
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 11, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutesEver feel overwhelmed by the idea of setting up learning centers in your classroom? Let's break down those barriers with Amy Haskell from Curriculum Associates as she joins us to debunk myths and simplify the concept. In our revealing conversation, she spills the beans on how to craft structured...
Mastering Math Fact Fluency with Laurie Penney
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 04, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutesUnlock the mystery of math fact fluency with the enlightening guidance of Laurie Penney, a Math Content and Pedagogy Specialist from Curriculum Associates. In our latest conversation, Laurie sheds light on the vital components of math fluency—accuracy, efficiency, and flexibility—and how these e...
Revolutionizing Early Literacy with Dr. Martha Butler
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - February 26, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutesDiscover the transformative strategies that Dr. Martha Butler, a seasoned literacy coach, is using to revolutionize early literacy development in our schools, especially post-pandemic. This episode is a treasure trove for educators and parents alike, as Dr. Butler opens up about the all-encompas...
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - February 23, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutesKathleen, Kat, and James read N.K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season and discover a rich fantasy world full of dark secrets, unsolved mysteries, and the beginning of the end of the world. Kathleen shows off her detective skills by catching a twist before it is revealed, Kat looks at the systems at play,...
Making Learning Irresistible with Da'Jhon Jett
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - February 19, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutesEver wondered how a teacher can turn a classroom into a hub of excitement and learning that students can't get enough of? Da'Jhon Jett is that teacher, and he's sharing his playbook with us. He's not your average sixth-grade educator; Da'Jhon is a maestro of engagement, harmonizing music and the...
Empowering Student Success: Educational Acceleration Strategies with Megan Robinson
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - February 12, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutesUncover the secrets to unlocking your students' full potential with Megan Robinson, Director of Content, Implementation, and Adoptions at Curriculum Associates, as she guides us through the revolutionary practice of educational acceleration. Get ready to transform your approach from remediation ...
Transformative Techniques for Engaging Math Students with Jesse Lewis
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - February 05, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutesUnlock the secrets of transformative math instruction with our insightful guest, Jesse Lewis, a Regional Math Consultant with Curriculum Associates who brings to light the urgency for change in the post-pandemic classroom. In a landscape where catch-up tactics have leaned heavily on memorization...
Understanding the Post-Pandemic Impact on Early Education with Kelsey Young
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - January 29, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesDiscover the critical insights shedding light on how the pandemic has shaped the educational landscape, as we sit down with the brilliant Kelsey Young, Senior Research Scientist at Curriculum Associates. Through our conversation, Kelsey provides a deep dive into Curriculum Associates' latest res...
Revolutionizing Literacy Intervention for Middle School Students with Christine Zimmermann
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - January 22, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutesEver wondered how to effectively lift your middle school students out of the literacy crisis they're facing? Look no further for answers as we sit with Christine Zimmermann, Senior Manager of Product Marketing on our ELA team, who brings her expertise on reading intervention strategies that will...
Revolutionizing Literacy Intervention for Middle School Students with Christine Zimmerman
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - January 22, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutesEver wondered how to effectively lift your middle school students out of the literacy crisis they're facing? Look no further for answers as we sit with Christine Zimmerman, Senior Manager of Product Marketing on our ELA team, who brings her expertise on reading intervention strategies that will ...
We Have to Agree to Begin with Elizabeth Bassford
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - January 15, 2024 05:00 - 7 minutesEver been perplexed by the intricate dance of teaching reading? Let the wisdom of Elizabeth Bassford, Vice President of Content and Implementation at Curriculum Associates, be your guide on this educational odyssey. As we unpack her vision for revitalizing literacy education, you'll feel the urg...
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