I Still Believe in School

In this mini-finale-compilation-episode, Dr. Dave reflects on six of his previous guests' responses to the question: why do you still believe in school? Responses come from previous I Still Believe in School guests  Leanne Switzer ,  Marissa Knox ,  Rachel Davidson ,  Katie Manwiller ,  Gertrudes Fidalgo , and  Lenore Grunko . Dr. Dave is taking a break from podcasting for a while to pursue so...

Dave chats with pediatric occupational therapist Rachel Davidson - one of his besties from graduate school. They play Teacher Feature Trivia to support schools impacted by the LA wildfires. Donate here .

In this mini-compilation-episode, Dr. Dave reflects back to some of his guests proudest teaching moments. Most of these proud moments came years later when former students shared with these amazing teachers the great successes they've had often because of the incredible these teachers had on them as children.

Dr. Dave chats with one of his work besties, Dr. Rose Jagielo Manion, an educator of over 30 years. Rose plays Teacher Feature Trivia to get diverse books for Ms. Park, an elementary school teacher in Philadelphia.

In this mini-compilation-episode, Dr. Dave reflects on four of his previous guests' responses to the question: what is the best teaching advice you've ever gotten or have to give? Responses come from previous I Still Believe in School guests Catherine Rowe , Tara McDonough , Melissa Rojas Williams , and Bev Friberg .

Dr. Dave chats with Gertrudes Fidalgo, veteran early childhood educator and Dave's friend and mentor of 18 years. They talk all things early childhood education, and Gertrudes plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" for a Donors Choose Gift Card for her pre-k classroom in the Boston Public Schools.

In this mini-compilation-episode, Dr. Dave reflects on four of his previous guests' responses to the question: what is the greatest opportunity facing schools today? Responses come from previous I Still Believe in School guests Kathleen Doyle, Becca Rich, Joanna Batt, and Maleka Donaldson.

Dr. Dave chats with self-compassion teacher, professor, poet, and very dear friend, Dr. Marissa C. Knox. Marissa plays Teacher Feature Trivia to raise funds for two teachers' Donors Choose Projects. Learn more about Marissa and her work on her website: https://www.marissa-knox.com/

This week's mini-episode is a compilation of 3 of the funniest teaching stories guests have shared on the I Still Believe in School Podcast. I hope it brings a smile to your face this week.

Dr. Dave chats with Dr. Joanna Batt – an award winning social studies teacher, professor, and researcher – who also happens to be one of his best friends from grad school. Joanna plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to support Ms. Thiesen's Donors Choose Project to get Lunar New Year materials for her kindergarteners.

Dr. Dave talks about the power of self-compassion for reducing feelings of stress and burnout among teachers, and how learning to be more self-compassionate can increase job satisfaction. He shares a simple self-compassion practice listeners can do while listening to the episode and shares examples from his own student teaching journal about the stress he experienced as a developing teacher and ho...

Dave chats with veteran early childhood teacher, Leanne Switzer , who was also his next-door-classroom-neighbor from the Boston Public Schools. Leanne shares her insights from 20 years of being an inclusion teacher and plays Teacher Feature Trivia to help fundraise for the Josiah Quincy Elementary School Library (where we taught together for 10 years).

Dr. Dave shares specific practices teachers can utilize to support children who may be experiencing trauma in general, and specifically as a result of the harmful actions of the current administration. Visit the I Still Believe in School website for additional resources shared in this episode. All opinions expressed are Dr. Dave's.

In the season 2 premiere, Dr. Dave talks with his middle and high school Latin teachers, Mrs. Gayle Hightower and Mrs. Marilyn Archibald. They play Teacher Feature Trivia to get graphic novels of the Aeneid for Mr. Maguire's junior Latin students in Boston, MA.

In the Season 1 Finale of "I Still Believe in School" Dr. Dave shares how his love for music inspired him as a teacher and podcaster - he shares a recording from 2011 of his kindergarteners performing "If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out!" by Cat Stevens and teases the season 2 premiere episode which will air on January 27th, 2025.

Dr. Dave chats with long-time friend, veteran first-grade teacher, and former coworker, Beverly Friberg. She plays Teacher Feature Trivia to help support her elementary school's library - the same school where Dave taught kindergarten!

Dr. Dave shares his funniest teaching story from his time as a kindergarten teacher in the Boston Public Schools.

Dave chats with BFF Bridget Joyce , a veteran high school teacher and current elementary school librarian. Bridget plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to get books centering neurodivergent characters for her school library.

In this mini-episode, Dr. Dave reflects on hopeful lessons learned from hearing actor and children's literacy advocate LeVar Burton speak at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children in Anaheim, CA the day after the election. Dave shares three lessons learned from LeVar that can help families and teachers support children in times of uncertainty. Views expr...

Dave chats with longtime friend, Kathleen Doyle – an award winning theater arts teacher, Fulbright recipient, costumer, puppeteer, climate and endangered animal activist. The play "Teacher Feature Trivia" to get theater supplies for Mrs. Cullen's Donors Choose project.

Dave chats with veteran French teacher and friend James Sennette . James plays "teacher feature trivia" for Ms. Roman's Donors Choose project to get a translation device to use with her PreK-2 students and their families.

Dave chats with Dr. Melissa Rojas Williams , a motherscholar, professor, and veteran bilingual teacher. Melissa plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to get culturally sustaining books for the classrooms libraries of teachers she worked with on her dissertation research (and matches the funds!).

Dave chats with veteran elementary school and one of the first friends he made in the Boston Public Schools, Tara McDonough . Tara plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to get sensory room materials for her school, the Harvard Kent in Boston, MA.

NEW JINGLE ALERT all about how you can help the podcast! Dr. Dave talks with friend and award-winning veteran early childhood educator, Marissa Thornton Samih. She plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to get cooking supplies for her students .

Dr. Dave Barry talks with educator, curriculum specialist, and friend, Chrysta Naron , founder of the non-profit Read The Room . Chrysta plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to raise funds for "Read the Room" to continue her work in bringing early literacy to children, teachers, families, and communities in Austin TX.