Teach Me, Teacher

Hello everyone! The reading wars carry on, believe it or not. In nearly every corner of the internet—even outside of education—people are concerned about literacy in America. This has resulted in some dynamic, and at times volatile, discussion about how to teach reading to children.  Jennifer McCarty Plucker, author of Inspiring Lifelong Readers , has her own thoughts on the matter. Jennifer McCar...

Hello everyone! Personally, I believe this episode to be the best episode of Teach Me, Teacher in a long time. If you missed part one, check it out here .  James Nottingham is most known for his work with The Learning Pit, but he has also written several books, and consults regularly around the world. His newest book, Teach Brilliantly, can be found here. In this episode, we discuss the power of q...

Hello everyone! Personally, I believe this episode to be the best episode of Teach Me, Teacher in a long time.   James Nottingham is most known for his work with The Learning Pit, but he has also written several books, and consults regularly around the world. His newest book, Teach Brilliantly, can be found here.     In this episode, we discuss the state of education around the world, the embattle...

Hello everyone! The other day, I came across a post about a viral lesson where a history teacher used the video game Assassin's Creed Odyssey to show a famous ancient battle. After looking at his content online for a bit, I KNEW I had to talk to him.  Dale Mahathey is a middle school Social Studies teacher who is finding success with using social media to connect with his kids. He is also a passio...

Join Dr. Shaun Woodly and host Jacob Chastain in the latest episode of Teach Me, Teacher as they delve into the ever-evolving landscape of education. Shaun Woodly, PhD , has dedicated his career to education, first as a decorated K-12 teacher and later as a university professor, author, and speaker. He is the architect behind the educator movement "Teach Hustle Inspire," which seeks to redefine te...

Hello everyone! Teaching reading may have the spotlight currently in teacher PD land, but writing should not be missed. In fact, Melissa Morrison argues, it should be at the forefront of literacy instruction. If you missed part 1, click here . In this episode we cover:   The Nuances of Teaching Writing: Melissa delves into the intricacies of teaching writing, emphasizing the need for a tailored ap...

Hello everyone! Teaching reading may have the spotlight currently in teacher PD land, but writing should not be missed. In fact, Melissa Morrison argues, it should be at the forefront of literacy instruction. In this episode we cover:  From Response to Creation: Melissa shares her transformative perspective on teaching writing. It's not just about responding to prompts—it's about unleashing the cr...

Hello everyone! It's no secret that teachers are leaving teaching. Many people outside of education don't know why... so I asked educators to tell them.  In this episode, I let the voices of real teachers tell the reasons. I let them voice their concerns in hopes that we can begin to educate people on the realities of the classroom today, not the classrooms people project onto us.  I asked. Teache...

Hello everyone! Welcome to part two of my talk with the wonderful Tara Martin! If you missed part one, click here.  We live in a world of clever marketing strategies, social media highlight reels, and the rise of AI. It's hard to find much that's real, let alone authentic, in our daily lives. Yet over and over again, the people seeing the most success—whether that be personal or professional succe...

Hello everyone! We live in a world of clever marketing strategies, social media highlight reels, and the rise of AI. It's hard to find much that's real, let alone authentic, in our daily lives.  Yet over and over again, the people seeing the most success—whether that be personal or professional success—are the ones being authentically themselves. At least, that's how we see it at Teach Me, Teacher...

Hello everyone! All last week, I released resolution episodes to get us all back into the swing of things. Today, as promised, I am releasing the 2024 resolutions I am walking into this year with, and resolutions I think that can help us all have an amazing 365 days.  Resolutions for 2024:  Face reality no matter what that is Give yourself compassion Allow yourself to feel whatever it is you're fe...

Hello everyone! 2024 is here and we are keeping the inspiration coming! Today marks the 4th day in a row where we are looking at our past so that we can move forward. Re-energizing. Re-focusing. Remembering who we are and why we do the things we do—why we push to be better every single day. This one hits on a lot of levels for me personally, so I hope it does for you, too. Enjoy, and thank you for...

Hello everyone! 2024 is here and we are keeping the inspiration coming! Today marks the 3rd day in a row where we are looking at our past so that we can move forward. Re-energizing. Re-focusing. Remembering who we are and why we do the things we do—why we push to be better every single day. This one hits on a lot of levels for me personally, so I hope it does for you, too. Covid was here and very...

Hello everyone! 2024 is here and I hear you all… There is no tired like TEACHER TIRED. It feels like the work is piling up. It feels like there is always something new to do or focus on—or worse—attempt to survive. Personal lives are taking a hit. Your sanity… But you still love what you do. You just need some refocus. So… ALL WEEK LONG, the Teach Me, Teacher podcast is releasing every resolutions...

Hello everyone! 2024 is here and I hear you all... There is no tired like TEACHER TIRED. It feels like the work is piling up. It feels like there is always something new to do or focus on—or worse—attempt to survive. Personal lives are taking a hit. Your sanity...  But you still love what you do. You just need some refocus.  So... ALL WEEK LONG, the Teach Me, Teacher podcast is releasing every res...

Hello everyone! This time of year means a lot to different people. For many, it's a time for reflection, family, and friends. For others, it can be lonely, dark, and isolating. This is also true for the kids we teach and the families we support.  Jenna Edwards, author of the upcoming novel Aggressive Optimism , is no stranger to the harder topics or moments of life. Her life has made it into this...

Hello everyone! If you missed part 1 of this discussion— check it out here . Today, we are diving in DEEP about how to motivate young people by listening to experts Dr. Wallace Panlilio II and Artyom Zinchenko, PhD. As the minds behind " Wisest Learners (Parent Edition) ," they delve into the intricacies of student motivation from a parent's perspective, emphasizing the pivotal role of role modeli...

Discover the keys to fostering your child's academic triumph in this illuminating podcast episode featuring esteemed authors Dr. Wallace Panlilio II and Artyom Zinchenko, PhD. As the minds behind " Wisest Learners (Parent Edition) ," they delve into the intricacies of student motivation from a parent's perspective, emphasizing the pivotal role of role modeling in nurturing encouragement. Join us a...

Love the podcast? Consider supporting the show here at Patreon.  Data often gets a bad rap... for reasons that are completely justified! But we have long sang the praises of data—if used and understood correctly.  In this podcast, Jacob walks through an overview of what data is (and isn't), how to think about it, and ultimately, how to use it to empower your teams and your teaching.    Attention e...

Hello everyone! Data in the classroom has become a buzzword that doesn't have a lot of buzz anymore for teachers. It's often seen as a punitive way to make educators feel like failures—and worse—make kids feel like learning is just percentages to move up on a chart. To really examine what data is supposed to be in the class, and give a fresh perspective on how it can effectively transform your cla...

Hello everyone! Data in the classroom has become a buzzword that doesn't have a lot of buzz anymore for teachers. It's often seen as a punitive way to make educators feel like failures—and worse—make kids feel like learning is just percentages to move up on a chart. To really examine what data is supposed to be in the class, and give a fresh perspective on how it can effectively transform your cla...

You can watch the entire discussion by supporting the show on Patreon here.  This week on Teach Me, Teacher, we welcome back the incredible Billy Allen (@3kingvisions)! Billy, a librarian and renowned storyteller, also known as one of the "Leaders of the New Cool," joins us to share his infectious positivity, community-focused approach, and unwavering dedication to getting books into the hands of...

You can watch the entire discussion by supporting the show on Patreon here.  This week on Teach Me, Teacher, we welcome back the incredible Billy Allen (@3kingvisions)! Billy, a librarian and renowned storyteller, also known as one of the "Leaders of the New Cool," joins us to share his infectious positivity, community-focused approach, and unwavering dedication to getting books into the hands of...

Hello everyone and welcome back to Teach Me, Teacher. if you missed part one of this discussion, you can listen here . You can also catch the video of the whole podcast here . In this episode, we continue talking about why relationships are KING in the classroom, but we also talk about not arguing with kids, not bringing your baggage into the class, and being the adult in the space those kids need...

You can hear this entire talk by supporting the show on Patreon here.  Joining us on the Teach Me, Teacher podcast is the renowned Dwayne Reed, also known as Mr. Reed in the world of social media. He soared to fame with his viral hit, "Welcome to the Fourth Grade," and his impactful work has graced the screens of Good Morning America, World News Tonight, BBC News, The Jimmy Kimmel Live Show, and t...