We Can Do EPIC Things

In this episode we introduce you to Partners Across the Community (PAC) and learn about their special food drive going on April 15th through May 15th. This short episode will make you smile and hungry for noodles. 🍜

In this episode, we learn about the work of DCSD’s Portrait of a Learner Team and how it relates to EPIC Learning. There are exciting things in the works and as one student said, “I’ve learned about the future of the school system and how we’re improving upon it…and I like where it’s headed.” Xander 11th grade

We are celebrating 30 episodes with an unscripted episode where it’s all about 30. Don’t miss our hard hitting questions and a surprise would you rather from last week’s guest host!

Teachers in their first year here in Douglas County Schools share their classroom experiences focused around Positive Culture. Listen how they make connections with their students and stay tuned for the always exciting Would You Rather at the end.

Teaching is hard, but we can do EPIC things. In this episode, teachers with 20+ years of experience share their tips for making it to year 20 and beyond.

So this really happened…Catlin Tucker! Catlin has written several books and is the queen of blended learning. You won’t want to miss Catlin’s thoughts on how to bring blended learning to life in the classroom.

We did something EPIC! We invited teachers to a session at our district wide conference to record and they showed up. Listen to them share the EPIC things happening in their classroom and some great stories you really can’t make up!

This might be our most creative title, yet! Computer Science standards are a hot topic lately so we decided to bring in an expert to take a deeper dive with us. Listen as we talk with Jaci McCune about her journey in education. Stay tuned until the end to hear a wild story about a 1st grade field trip!

“A public school that feels private…”. In this episode we talk with students and staff at Aspire Academy High School about their journey and experiences in this alternative school setting. As always, we end with a riveting would you rather that will leave you pondering…🦖✨

We may be a day late, but thanks for being flexible! In this episode we share our favorite strategies for using flexible grouping in the classroom. You won’t want to miss the end where we tease about two very exciting upcoming pod guests!

We hear a lot about giving students a voice in their education. In this episode, we will introduce you to students at Gardnerville Elementary School who are using their voices to create a more welcoming and inclusive school as part of SALT. They have reinvented traditional student leadership programs to be open to all students that want to participate and are making big changes in their school. Li...

We’ve all heard the saying “work smarter not harder” but that is much easier said than done! Tune into this episode as our office breaks down specific ways that we as teachers can work smarter!

We are starting off the year with a little hope. Former DCSD teacher and published author, Miki Trujillo, join us for a feel good conversation about emotional well-being and why we hate self care so much.

We’re back and the future is looking bright! ✨In this episode we sit down with students in Ashley Mitchell’s Society and Education class who are interested in becoming teachers. Listen as they discuss their experience in the program and we promise you will be inspired when you hear their perspective on teaching!

If you need a holiday pick me up, this episode is for you. Our first grade friends are back with their letters to Santa. You won’t want to miss this one.

The fan favorite segment “You Can’t Make This Up” has its own episode! These stories will leave you saying “Wow! You can’t make this up.”

Our first solo pod! In this episode we cover a variety of topics and answer questions from the listeners. Listen to learn more about the your two EPIC hosts. Lyndsey has a new favorite animal and Carly shares about the day she came unprepared for recess duty. Don’t miss it.

‘Tis the season to hustle! In this episode we learn about the various side hustles that our staff members do in their spare time. Be sure to check out the link for more information on each side hustle!

This podcast is just what you need to kick off your Thanksgiving break! Listen as our first-grade friends read their writing about what they are thankful for and how they would disguise a turkey. 🦃 We are so thankful for YOU, our listeners, and we hope you have a restful break.

Busted! In this part two episode, we continue to bust myths on EPIC Learning with a very special guest who we brought out of retirement; Rommy Cronin-Mack. Listen as we clear up misconceptions and even give some advice on concerts to attend! 🎶

As teachers, we are continuously improving our craft. Listen as we talk with Alyssa Park, 4th grade teacher, about her many iterations of EPIC Learning. If you need encouragement to keep trying, this is the episode for you!

We are back from fall break! In this episode, learn more about our Executive Director of Grants and Accountability, Marc Walling. Marc explains not only his job, but also his experience with EPIC Learning as a parent of two kids in our district. He is also crazy…listen to find out why!

It feels good to be included. In this episode we are joined by the Office of Inclusive Education and learn more about EPIC instruction for all students. Listen to find out if Jeannie Dwyer really was attacked by a shark. 🦈

Spoiler alert: Rigor doesn’t mean harder! Listen to find out more about rigor and how it applies to all learners.

The title for this one says it all.