It's All About Perspective

In mid-April, all Clark County Schools were told they were offering school for ALL children in June.  Why this year of all years?  And what teachers are willing to work during this year’s vacation?  Is your opinion on this topic different that the host’s viewpoint?  See if you agree, or can take an idea and make it work for you.   Listen and follow along as you will benefi...

Everyone had an idea on how to "fix" education, from budgeting to removing the mandatory standardized testing.  The ideas are limitless, but what would Robert and Abbie do if they had unlimited funds and the ability to do whatever they wanted?   See if you agree, or can take an idea and make it work for you.   Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts...

When does teaching go from being a "passion" to just being a "job" for educators?  What areas do you "sprint" in and why are those important?   Why aren't teachers being maximized in the areas they care about?  Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all educational topics as they provide their insight and “p...

Are you a teacher who is "burned out" and wants to leave the profession?  Why is "burn out" happening and what can be done to combat this mental exhaustion?  How is this epidemic going to hurt education in the future?  Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all educational topics as they provide their insigh...

Newly appointed Gunderson Middle School Principal Pam Lindemuth comes into the podcast arena, sharing her perspective on multiple topics.  Hiring, paperwork, relationships, and how she handles working with individuals are all discussed as she shares her opinion and inspires the people around her.  Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts discuss different...

What is "toxic positivity" and why can't people stand someone who is always trying to be positive.  How does trying to be positive in the forum of education have to be a bad thing when so many people want to be around positive people.  Does it involve more than validating people's feelings?  Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts discuss different i...

Why isn't state testing cancelled this year?  What assessments should be given?  What is the point behind testing in the end?  This year, with distance learning, this is a hot topic.  Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all educational topics as they provide their insight and “perspective” in hopes o...

The first guest on the podcast is Sarah Dlouhy (creativeschooldaze) who brings her perspective as she discusses her career, which encompasses many of our previous topics.  She joins administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson and reflects on working with Abbie in a grade level, working with Robert as an administrator, and her career path going from someone who debated leaving...

Do you have to follow a set or "canned" curriculum with "Fidelity" every day?  Is this good for kids or teachers?   What do the most famous educators in the field use these days?  Would you, as a teacher, like more flexibility?  If these statements talk to you, listen and follow along as you will benefit from listening to the hosts discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all...

Blog Post Description:  Are you considering leaving education, or perhaps you wish to relocate to a different school.  Is that okay?  Should you be ashamed or afraid of stepping back or walking away?  This episode examines whether or not you should make that leap or stay in your current situation.   Follow along as you will benefit from listening to the hosts discuss diffe...

Blog Post Description:  Social Media, good or bad?  What is your side?  Do you use it?  Do you find yourself annoyed by people who say bad things about your posts?  Do you live for “likes” and they make your day?  If so, you will benefit from listening to the hosts discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all educational topics as they provide their insight and “pers...

How many hours have been spent on "plans" for the "hybrid model" or ways to get kids back into classrooms?  What does that look like?  Where do you even start?   Teachers this year are heroes in the fact that they had to succeed with little to no training or background knowledge on the subject.   Now, with the world beginning to open back up, schools are working on transitions...

Have you ever been in a staff meeting and wondered, “What the heck is he thinking?”  Or have you had a parent, student, or colleague do something and you simply could not understand why?  If so, you will benefit from listening to the hosts discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all educational topics as they provide their insight and “perspective” in hopes of having a greater understa...