Bite-Sized PL

Jenette and Kate sit down with Instructional Coach Sharon Mcgarry to discuss what effective teaching in every class looks like. They share specific strategies from the high reliability framework. 

Jared and Kate sit down with the art teacher at Farmington High School, Mike Call. Art classrooms lend themselves to powerful feedback situations. Mike shares how he structures critics and helping students grow. 

Jenette and Kate visited Camille Johnson's ASL classroom at Bountiful High. After, they sat with her to talk organization, rejuvinating your career, and advice for new teachers.  Don't miss the recording of Camille's ASL class.  Camille's Celebrate Everything Sugar Cookies

Jared and Kate interview Sarah Young from the Utah State Board of Education. Sarah talks about USBE's Portrait of a Graduate. This document outlines a vision for a graduate from Utah schools. 

Jenette and Kate sit down with Trevor Muir to talk about his books The Epic Classroom and The Collaborative Classroom. They discuss everything from stories that teachers create in the classroom and teaching students to work together. 

An interview with Superintendent Dr. Dan Linford and assistant Superintendent Dr. Logan Toone about High Reliability Schools. This episodes introduces a powerful framework and breaks down how it will support the work in Davis School District. If you have ever said "we have too many initiatives," or "how can I honor the good things I am doing and drive toward getting better?" or "what is the leader...

In this episode we look back at 3 breakout sessions from the 2023 R&R Conference. Aubry Hathaway offers tips for teachers who want to prevent burnout. Jessica Martin leads a breathing exercise which helps improve mindfulness. Jennifer Burt describes her routines for organizing students into random groups and how she promotes student thinking in her classroom. Some of Jennifer's students describe h...

Kate and Jenette sit with Connie Ziegler, Multi-Language Learner Cordinator and Christin Perovich, k-12 Multi-Language Learner Instructional Coach. They discuss an exciting new sofware called ELLvation. This tool gives teachers concrete ideas in supporting Multi-Language Learners. 

In this episode, Jared and guest host Cody Johnson interview Daniel Pink, author of the best-selling book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. Daniel Pink shares the science behind motivation, and how we can apply the research to education and what really works to motivate student learning.

Jenette and Jared sit down with Cody Johnson to talk about the book Drive by Daniel Pink. This book explores what motivates people. Our hosts talk about master, autonomy, purpose, and how they relate to motivation in the classroom. 

Welcome back teachers! The first days of school have been a success. Celebrate with the first episode of Bite-Sized PL! In this episode Superintendent Linford shares his vison for our district and his message to teachers. 

A celebration of the end of the year. Three teachers share their thoughts on the year and how they recharge over the summer. A great listen to start summer break! See you next year!

In this last installment on classroom management, Jenette and Kate are joined by Allison Riddle to talk about consequences. Listen to get ideas on effective consequences. 

In this episode Jared and Kate talk with Deana Flinders, Nikole Jennings, and Kellie Norton, 1st grade teachers at Sunburst Elementary, about the benefits of their teaming efforts through professional learning communities on student learning and their own well-being.   https://youtu.be/6xAavTK1sXo

The Teacher Leader Fellows are teacher leaders in Davis district. Daron Kennett, introduces what the fellowship is and the goals of the group. Two members of the fellowship, Aimee Anderson (Farmington Junior High) and Cole Wilkes (Foxboro Elementary,) discuss their experiences leading from their classroom. They explain their projects and their unique experiences. 

Helping Students Owen Their Learning - In this episode Jared and Jenette talk with Jennifer Burt, a Syracuse Jr High teacher, about instructional strategies that lead to increased student ownership of their learning. Don't miss the video of Jenn's class. 

This week we are pulling an episode from the vault! Jenette and Kate visit Kelland Davis's classroom. Kelland is a Math Teacher at Sunset Junior High. If you missed the episode before, you won't want to miss it again.

Jared and Jenette talk with Shaunna Fuller about mindfulness and wellness and how the learning to breathe program addresses these important topics.

Jenette and Kate talk about techniques to use everyday to prevent behavior. They discuss inner authority, directions, and holding students accountable. 

School Director Chadli Bodily and Principal TJ Strain identify key PLC goals and vision; they also share some of the best of what is happening in teams today. Click here to watch the interview.

This week Jared and Jenette discuss with Dr. Peter Liljedahl author of 'Building Thinking Classrooms' the many years of research from being in hundreds of classrooms to find what works best to help teachers build a classroom centered around thinking and learning.   Watch the video of the interview here. 

Instructional time is such a valuable resource. Jenette and Kate talk about how planning for your pacing can increase student behavior.  If you are more of a visual learning, watch the interveiw here . 

Join us for another conversation with Julie Laub, who shared her strategies for prioritizing in the classroom and setting boundaries around our personal time.  **This episode is a re-release due to technical difficulties. 

If you have received an email that your license is expiring this year it is time to renew! Jared and Jenette interview Bonnie Smith from the licensing department at USBE. She gives a great introduction to renewing your license and answers some frequently asked questions.  Link to Bonnie's cookie receipe  Link to the video component 

Three educators (all band teachers) in the same family. We talk about passion for teaching, the BEST gift to give a new teacher, and how to build a thriving program.   Don't miss the video of the interview.