20 Minutes of Teaching Brilliance (On the Road with Trust-Based Observations)

In this episode Craig interviews Claire Littell, an English literature teacher at a Catholic high school in Ocala, Florida.  Claire shares her unexpected journey into teaching, highlighting the critical role of mentorship and the importance of forming authentic, trust-based relationships with students.  Despite initial challenges, including adapting to different school environments and student bac...

In this episode, Craig Randall interviews Stephanie Guy, an elementary teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Boise, Idaho.  Stefanie shares her journey from a career in fashion to becoming an educator, now in her ninth year. She discusses the positive impact of her customer service experience at Nordstrom on her teaching approach, emphasizing the importance of catering to students' needs.  Sh...

In this episode, Craig Randall hosts Jasmine Hanson, a dedicated educator with extensive experience in teaching, mentoring, and coaching from Lathrop, Missouri.  Jasmine shares her journey through various educational roles, highlighting her transition from teaching elementary to middle school science, and her focus on classroom management and student engagement.  She discusses the importance of bu...

Fostering Lifelong Learners with Rachel Solis In this edition of '20 minutes of teaching brilliance on the road with trust-based observations', the host Craig interviews Rachel Solis, a dedicated sixth-grade reading and writing teacher from Trinity School of Midland, Texas, about her teaching journey and methods. Rachel shares her experiences teaching diverse groups of students over her nine-year...

In this episode, Craig Randall interviews Doris Cerda, a second-year Pre-K teacher specializing in working with children on the autism spectrum.  Doris shares her journey from initially enlisting as a pre-nursing major to discovering her passion for teaching at the Boys and Girls Club, leading to her current role.  Teaching in a high-need, Title I school in suburban Reno, Doris emphasizes the impo...

The episode covers a discussion between Craig Randall and Tiffany Goettle, a seasoned educator with a passion for teaching math, particularly to second graders. Tiffany shares her journey through various grades and schools, emphasizing her love for making math engaging and accessible for her students. The conversation delves into specific teaching strategies employed in Tiffany's classroom, such a...

In this episode, guest Barb Duecker shares her extensive teaching experience and the importance of building a trust-based community in the classroom for effective learning.  With over 40 years in education, Barb discusses her approach to capturing students' hearts, setting the stage for a successful year from day one by emphasizing empathy, understanding, and collective responsibility within the c...

In this episode, Craig Randal chats with Joleen Boelter, a math and science teacher from Ober Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Boelter shares teaching strategies implemented in her classroom, particularly a method that emphasizes a student-centered framework grounded on trust-based observations. This involves establishing group work fostering peer evaluation, direct instruction, and indivi...

In this episode of 20 Minutes of Teaching Brilliance, the host, Craig Randall, author of the book "Trust-Based Observations" and the creator of the TBO model is joined by Mike Caldwell and Glen Woodburn, two experienced educators who have been trained in trust-based observation. Glen and Mike share their experiences using the TBO model in their schools.   The concept of trust-based observations re...