Dr. Dave Barry

I Still Believe in School

Education EN ↓ 32 episodes

"I Still Believe in School" is a podcast by Dr. Dave Barry, an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at West Chester University of PA. Dave was a Kindergarten and Pre-K teacher for over 10 years and gets how stressful teaching is (he even wrote a book about it), but is trying to focus on what's going well in schools by sharing wisdom from the best educators he knows to add some positivity to the narrative about teaching. Guests of the show play games to fundraise for classrooms. Opinions expressed on the show are Dave's & his guests' and do not represent any employer/entity.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: istillbelieveinschool.com

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Dr. Dave Barry

Episodes

Episode 6: It's an Opportunity for Equality 30.09.2024 32:39

Dr. Dave Barry talks with his friend and research collaborator, Katie Quirin Manwiller , who is an assistant professor and education librarian. Katie plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to support Mrs. Reedy's Donors Choose project to get books centering neurodiverse characters for her PreK-2 students.

Episode 5: Because Children are Children 23.09.2024 29:03

Dr. Dave Barry talks with his high school chorus and chamber choir director, ⁠ Cathie Rowe , and plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to support Mrs. Stading's Donors Choose project ⁠ to get culturally inclusive music for her K-8 chorus students.

Episode 4: Because I Believe in Teachers 16.09.2024 32:30

Dr. Dave Barry talks with friend and public health educator, Dr. Rebecca Rich , and plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to support Ms. Woods' Donors Choose project to get hygiene products for her middle school students.

Episode 3: Because we Have an Opportunity Every Single Day... 09.09.2024 31:10

Dr. Dave Barry chats with friend, colleague, research collaborator, and former early grades teacher, Dr. Daris McInnis , and plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" for Ms. Murphy's Donors Choose Project to get nap-time pillows for her Pre-K students.

Episode 2: Because it's an Extension of Democracy 02.09.2024 27:13

Dr. Dave Barry chats with his middle and high school theater director and teacher, Lenore Grunko , and plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" for Ms. Wallace's Donors Choose Project to get hand drums for her Pre-K-2 students.

Mini Intro-Episode: Because I Believe in Gen-Z 25.08.2024 7:21

Mini Intro-Episode to the "I Still Believe in School" Podcast with Dr. Dave Barry.

Episode 1: Because I do Believe in us 25.08.2024 34:52

Dr. Dave Barry is joined by longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Maleka Donaldson and plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to support Ms. Marten's Donor's Choose Project for flexible classroom seating.