Sean Frankenbach

Beyond the Bell

Education EN ↓ 11 episodes

A short, easy-to-listen-to podcast by teachers, for teachers. Two friends, Tracy and Sean, delve into all the questions about teaching, managing, surviving, and thriving in the world of education today.

Author

Sean Frankenbach

Episodes

Episode 2.4-Business-Like and Task Oriented Behaviors with Jason Harper 23.01.2026 20:35

Jason and Tracy sit down with the big dog, Superintendent Jason Harper to discuss how teacher's attitudes and actions, like being professional and task-oriented, contribute to educational effectiveness.

Episode 2.5-Learning Criterion Material with Lora Hillman 23.01.2026 35:11

Teaching to the test and authentic learning are all the rage in education these days. Sean and Tracy sit down with Lora Hillman to discuss how teachers can better set up students for success.

Episode 2.3-Getting Excited about Enthusiasm with Tracy Fuller 23.01.2026 36:30

Whomp Whomp Whomp. Ain't nobody got time for a Charlie Brown or Ferris Bueller classroom. Retired Biology Teacher and now teacher mentor, Tracy Fuller, guides our discussion of how to appropriately express enthusiasm in our classrooms!

Episode 2.2-Switching Things Up-Chatting About Variability with Ashton Gottman 23.01.2026 30:27

Nobody likes monotony, especially students! That's why we pulled in Ashton Gottman, an expert from the First Grade and Title Reading world, to discuss how to keep things fresh and engaging for our students.

Season 2 Launch 21.01.2026 4:36

Sean and Tracy launch their next season of episodes, investigating five traits of effective teaching.

Episode 2.1-Clarity in Teaching, chatting with Sarah Courtney 19.01.2026 34:21

Tracy and Sean sit down with Sarah Courtney, a Middle School Art teacher known for her calm and sleek teaching style. The group talks about how teachers can approach using clarity in their classrooms in order to contribute to their effectiveness.

Episode 1.5: TEACHER HACKS-I'll Tell You Mine if You Tell Me Yours 05.10.2025 22:59

Tracy and Sean swap the little hacks and everyday practices they employ in their own classrooms.

Episode 1.4: TEACHER HACKS-The Flip of the Coin-chatting with Assistant Principal Matt Thomas 30.09.2025 21:37

High School Assistant Principal Matt Thomas shares his varied perspectives on education, best practices, and still being scared of the dark, even though he's now in administration. :)

Episode 1.3: TEACHER HACKS-Pivoting Strategies and Managing it All with Macy Bross 21.09.2025 21:32

High School Math Teacher, Macy Bross, shares her rhythms and routines of class to balance teaching and coaching in order to achieve the elusive work/life balance.

Episode 1.2-TEACHER HACKS-Managing the Classroom with Brooke Hudson 13.09.2025 22:47

Revered 6th-grade math teacher, Brooke Hudson, dives in with Tracy and Sean to discuss common classroom management strategies and how to help develop young teachers.

Episode 1.1-TEACHER HACKS-A conversation with Cara Churchwell 26.08.2025 22:34

Kindergarten teacher, Cara Churchwell, sheds light on the life of a Kindergarten teacher along with what it takes to thrive in any classroom.