Latest Teachingtales Podcast Episodes
E58: Craig Badura & Overcoming Fear in the Classroom
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - January 21, 2019 17:11 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsCraig is a K-12 Technology Integration Specialist and high school golf coach in Aurora, Nebraska. An active contributor online, he shares resources for teachers at thedigitaldogpound.com and on his website at craigbadura.com. In this episode, Craig and Brent share stories about overcoming the fea...
E57: Jon Corippo & Building School Culture
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - January 17, 2019 15:42 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsBack for a second "Teaching Tales" episode, Jon is the Executive Director of CUE, leading cutting-edge professional learning opportunities for educators throughout California and Nevada. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and the creator of CUE Rock Star Camps and ...
E56: Brian Kulak & Laughter in Education
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - December 31, 2018 18:40 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsBrian is a former English Journalism teacher, Chief Academic Officer, and current K-5 principal in New Jersey. He blogs at leveluplead.com and is also the author of Level Up Leadership, a book in which Brian challenges readers to advance their EduGame through an extended analogy between gaming a...
E55: Dene Gainey & Reaching (Not Just Teaching) Students
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - December 15, 2018 21:06 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsDene has been a teacher for 12 years and is passionate about making connections with students. As he states, "It's one thing to teach. It's another thing to reach." Dene is also the author of Journey to the "Y" In You, a book helping educators discover their "why" so they can be their best for s...
E54: Brent Coley & The Power of Sharing
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - December 07, 2018 21:56 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsIn this short, bonus episode of Teaching Tales, there's no special guest, just Brent flying solo to share a powerful story about how sharing our wisdom and resources can make a life-changing impact on others.
E53: Eduardo Rivera & Gamification
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - November 09, 2018 04:48 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsEduardo is an instructional technology specialist in the Palm Springs Unified School District. He enjoys researching new technology and is constantly looking to improve the learning environment for students. Eduardo blogs and shares resources on his website at EdTechEddie.com, and in this episode...
E52: Sam Fecich & Investing in the Teachers of Tomorrow
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - October 03, 2018 02:35 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsSam is a professor at Grove City College in Pennsylvania who works with preservice teachers in the areas of educational technology and special education. She is also the author of EduMagic: A Guide for Preservice Teachers, a book providing positive examples, helpful tools, and plenty of encourag...
E51: Heidi Baynes, Taylor Rodriguez & What Students Remember
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - September 17, 2018 00:28 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsHeidi is a Coordinator of Educational Technology at the Riverside County Office of Education and has a background in social studies. Taylor is working as an instructional aide while earning her credential to become a special education teacher, and she is a former student of Heidi. In this broadca...
E50: Toby Price & Knowing Our "Why"
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - August 01, 2018 00:09 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsToby is a former elementary school teacher and current Principal of Richland Upper Elementary School in Richland, Mississippi. He is a passionate educator who actively shares encouragement, resources, and expertise through his blog and on Twitter. As his Twitter profile reads, he loves his wife, ...
E49: Mandy Froehlich & How Our Past Can Make Us Stronger
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - June 11, 2018 01:41 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsMandy is a Director of Innovation and Technology where she provides professional development and teacher coaching as well as co-teaching in the area of technology integration. She is also a Google for Education Certified Trainer. She is the author of The Fire Within, a compilation of stories fro...
E48: Brian Costello & The Value of a Mentor
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - May 28, 2018 19:41 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsBrian is a Digital Innovation Specialist, Google Certified Innovator/Trainer, author of the book The Teacher's Journey, and host of a podcast by the same name. He shares a multitude of resources on his website at Costello's Corner, and in this episode, Brian shares stories of the positive impact...
E47: Jon Harper & Learning From Our Mistakes
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - May 14, 2018 00:56 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsJon is currently the assistant principal at Sandy Hill Elementary School in Cambridge, Maryland. A firm believer in the power of educators sharing their stories, he hosts the podcast "My Bad" where teachers and administrators share stories of mistakes they've made and the lessons learned from tho...
E46: Sarah Thomas & The Power of Connecting with Other Educators
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - April 28, 2018 20:55 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsSarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince Georges County, MD. She is passionate about blended learning, gamification, and helping educators connect globally. Sarah founded EduMatch in September 2014, an online resource designed to leverage the power of social media to help foster colla...
E45: Ryan O'Donnell & Building Grit
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - April 22, 2018 19:33 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsRyan is currently a Teacher on Special Assignment and high school video production teacher in Northern California. He is on the board of CapCUE and is also the co-host of the "Check This Out" podcast where he and Brian Briggs chat weekly about new ed tech resources and ideas. You can find his blo...
E44: Mark French & Building School Culture
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - April 09, 2018 00:08 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsMark has been an educator for 36 years, the last 21 as a site principal. He is a past president of the Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association and in 2015 was named a National Distinguished Principal. You can follow Mark on Twitter at @PrincipalFrench and at his blog at PrincipalFrenc...
E43: Angela Maiers & Noticing the Value in Others
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - March 24, 2018 23:49 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsAngela has been creating and leading change in education and enterprise for 31 years, teaching every level of school from grade school to graduate school and consulting with companies around the world. She founded Choose2Matter to bring the world hope by helping every individual embrace their val...
E42: Shawn Wisley & Reflecting On Our Own Past Practices
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - March 10, 2018 22:08 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsShawn currently serves as an assistant principal in Selma, California. Before moving into administration, he taught high school Spanish for 17 years in San Diego. He is a Google Certified Educator (Level One), one of the moderators of #CAedchat (Sundays, 8pm), and blogs at mrwisley.blogspot.com. ...
E41: Kyle Anderson & How Risk Can Lead to Growth
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - March 06, 2018 05:42 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsKyle is currently a high school physical education teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada. He previously taught US Government, US History, and AP US History, was a technology learning strategist, and served as a middle school Dean of Students. Kyle is also a Google Certified Educator Level 1 & 2, a Remind ...
E40: Pam Gildersleeve-Hernandez & Shifting to a Culture of Love and Care
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - February 04, 2018 22:17 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsPam is the superintendent/principal of the San Antonio Union School District in Northern California, serving students in a small, rural community. She is also the Vice President of San Louis Obispo ACSA and a board member for SLOCUE. In this broadcast, Pam shares several powerful stories about th...
E39: Joe Sanfelippo & Being Intentional About Building Relationships
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - January 28, 2018 20:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsJoe is the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, WI. He co-hosts the Successful Schools Podcast and co-authored The Power of Branding--Telling Your School's Story, Principal Professional Development: Leading Learning in a Digital Age, and Hacking Leadership. In this bro...
E38: Dave Burgess & Preheating the Grill of Learning
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - January 11, 2018 20:06 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsDave is the New York Times best-selling author of Teach Like a Pirate and a highly sought after keynote speaker well known for his outrageously energetic performance style and inspirational, yet practical, message. In this broadcast, Dave shares stories of how teachers can make their lessons siz...
E37: Students Answer the Question "What Makes School Memorable?"
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - January 08, 2018 01:31 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsHow can teachers and administrators make school a can't-miss experience for students? In this episode, Brent goes to the experts for an answer, as he is joined by Jillian and Zavian, two of the amazing 5th grade students at his school. In this broadcast, you'll hear about what really matters to s...
E36: Brent Coley & The Power of the Simple Things
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - December 13, 2017 05:16 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsIn this short, bonus episode of Teaching Tales, there's no special guest. Just Brent sharing the powerful story of how he was reminded that while something may be simple in the eyes of adults, it can be huge in the eyes of our students.
E35: Adam Welcome & Making Goals, Not Excuses
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - December 11, 2017 15:08 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsAdam is the Director of Innovation for a large school district in Northern California. He is the co-author of Kids Deserve It! and author of Run Like a Pirate (2018 release). Along with Todd Nesloney, Adam also hosts a podcast series called “Kids Deserve It” where they interview inspiring educat...
E34: Todd Nesloney & The Responsibility to Share Our Stories
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - December 05, 2017 04:03 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsTodd is the Principal/Lead Learner at a PreK-5 school in Novasota, Texas. He is the award-winning co-author of Kids Deserve It! and author of the soon-to-be-released Stories from Webb. Along with Adam Welcome, Todd also hosts a podcast series called “Kids Deserve It.” In this broadcast, Todd and...
E33: Cate Tolnai & Gamification
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - November 13, 2017 15:22 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsCate is the Director of Member Engagement for CUE, California's organization dedicated to inspiring innovative learners. A Google Certified Trainer, she is a leading innovator passionate about making the profession reflective of current social and emotional trends. In this episode, Cate and Brent...
E32: Eric Sheninger & Giving Up Control
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - October 31, 2017 01:44 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsEric is a Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). Prior to this he was the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. He is the author of multiple books and shares resources on his website at ericsheninger.c...
E31: Rob Lurkins & Expecting the Unexpected
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - October 09, 2017 14:19 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsRob has been a teacher, teacher on special assignment, assistant principal, and now serves as Principal of Murrieta Elementary School in Murrieta, California. His instructional leadership skills, technology expertise, and passion have helped his teachers and students excel under his leadership. I...
E30: Dennis Grice & The Joys and Challenges of Teaching Abroad
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - September 18, 2017 14:16 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsDennis, a Google Certified Teacher and STAR Discovery Educator, has been a cutting-edge teacher for 20 years. He is currently in his third year as Technology Coordinator at Concordia International School in Shanghai, China. In this episode, Dennis joins Brent to share stories of the joys and chal...
E29: Michelle McCarthy & The Social-Emotional Side of Perseverance
Teaching Tales w/ Brent Coley - September 11, 2017 12:50 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsA teacher for over 20 years, Michelle is currently a literacy coach in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. She is passionate about building relationships with students to build perseverance and has helped found the nonprofit organization Project 99 to help raise awareness and prevent sui...
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