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The new school year is almost here for Chris and AJ so in this episode, they discuss what they are preparing for in the new school year and share some of their goals and plans. Topics include: Summer Learning Goals for new year Thing we want to improve on Building relationships The first few weeks

In Episode 129 of Podcast PD, AJ Bianco, and Chris Nesi introduce their guest, Jared Lamb. They discuss innovative approaches to education and the essential qualities of effective leadership. Jared Lamb, the guest, is introduced as the Associate VP for BASIS Ed in Louisiana and the Head of School for BASIS in Baton Rouge. He shares his background in education as a former teacher and charter school...

In this podcast episode, we delve into the importance of relationships in education and provide a comprehensive overview of the episode's content. We explore various dimensions of relationships, starting with the teacher-student relationship. Building trust and rapport, recognizing individual student needs, and creating a positive classroom environment are key aspects covered. Thank you to Mel A f...

Today, we are thrilled to have with us Gary Arndt , the host of Everything Everywhere Daily , one of the most popular daily education podcasts in the world. Since its launch in July 2020, Everything Everywhere Daily has been downloaded over 13 million times, averaging over a million downloads per month. This impressive feat is due to Gary's extensive knowledge and experience in a wide range of sub...

In this episode, we explore the concept of self-care and why it is essential for educators. We discuss personal definitions of self-care and share practical tips for incorporating self-care practices into busy schedules. We also examine how practicing self-care affects work as a teacher, benefits students, and can combat the notion that self-care is selfish. Our guest, Mark Torrie , provides insig...

Today, we are excited to have Dr. Melissa Groff with us as our guest. Melissa is a highly experienced educator with a passion for creating proactive school cultures through the implementation of restorative practices, leadership coaching and mentorship, and job-embedded coaching. Additionally, Melissa's efforts showcase her strong commitment to mental health support for both students and staff, em...

PodcastPD Updates During 2023 we will be releasing one episode per month and we will be live streaming our episode recordings on the last Sunday night of the month. Join our new PodcastPD Discord Community ! We want to connect and chat with you in between our episodes. Featured Content In this episode, we share valuable tips for new educators entering the field. We offer practical advice, based on...

We're over COVID and schools and education are 'normal.' But what is this new normal? Chris and AJ discuss. Discussion Points: What is the new normal? What is AJ experiencing as an administrator? What is Chris doing to blend pre-pandemic and post-pandemic teaching strategies? What Are We Listening To? Chris Pod Meets World - Boy Meets World Rewatch AJ Compete Everyday Increase Your Impact with Jus...

Educators across the world are working to design individualized instruction that empowers every student to become experts at learning. Technology and instructional interventions designed to support students with disabilities often eventually become mainstream and used by the masses. These practices provide a pathway for designing inclusive, equitable, and accessible educational experiences that me...

Living and teaching in a post-pandemic (almost) world has presented some obstacles and new approaches to education. Returning to school full-time in September of 2021 was undoubtedly welcome for many educators and now that we've gone through the school year it is time to reflect on the year. Chris and AJ discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the last year.

Non-educators typically look at summer vacation as a free time where teachers aren't working and just sitting around. While part of any educator's Summer is undoubtedly used for rest and relaxation time is also used to learn and grow and plan for the next school year. In the episode, Chris and AJ discuss Summer professional development, some opportunities that are available, and some of their plan...

Teacher Appreciation Week is always a welcome time of year for teachers across the country and this year is no different. Classroom teachers have worked in challenging conditions for more than two years and a little appreciation goes a long way. Our conversation in this episode revolves around what we will be experiencing this week. AJ shares the perspective of the average administrator and Chris...

Featured Content Jake Thompson is the founder of Compete Every Day and your Chief Encouragement Officer! A show designed to help driven people build a winning mindset, so they can build their winning life.  Jake’s goal is to help you be GREAT! Join the Compete Everyday Podcast to help you re-discover a strong mindset as well as find the skills you need to win your career, training, and life.&...

Featured Content Toby Price is a VP from Mississippi who was recently fired from his position for reading the acclaimed children's book "I Need A New Butt." Topics Discussed: Toby's story and where's he's at in the process with his former district Taking risks in education as leaders and teachers New opportunities The unplanned paths that life presents us Resources: GoFundMe - https://gofund.me/2d...

Featured Content Rich Czyz has written a new book and he joins Chris and AJ to discuss professional development and how educators can and should take more control over their growth in this profession. Topics Discussed: Pushing the Pessimist - How do we reach those who are not engaged in their own professional learning? The Professional Development Championship Belt  Working with the Naysayers...

Featured Content Krystle Pearson currently serves as the Director of Technology for Brunswick County Public Schools in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Krystle has more than 15 years in education, she has served in the capacity of a classroom teacher, grade level team leader, school technology coach, instructional technology resource teacher (ITRT), and central office administrator. She has been honored w...

Featured Content More than ever our relationship with education is strained. Teachers are leaving the profession. Prospective teachers are choosing other majors and career paths in our colleges and universities. Our relationship with education is rocky right now. But now is not the time to break up with or divorce education. In our conversation, we hope to rekindle the romance between you and your...

Featured Content Stacey Roshan is a Math teacher and Director of Innovation and Educational Technology from Maryland, and a well-respected #EdTech consultant. Stacey is also the author of “Tech with Heart: Leveraging Technology to Empower Student Voice, Ease Anxiety, & Create Compassionate Classrooms.” Discussion: Tech with Heart - overview Perfectionism Flipping the Classroom EdTech to Empowe...

Featured Content Amber Harper is an educator, author, speaker, and Teacher Burnout Coach whose mission is to activate teacher self-empowerment to help teachers beat burnout and live a happy, fulfilled life. Amber is the author of Hacking Teacher Burnout and she is the host of the Burned-In Teacher Podcast where she provides actionable steps, inspiration, and support for teachers dealing with teach...

We're always experimenting with new ways to bring you value. We've previously released 12 short episodes to recommend some great podcasts and podcast episodes for you to check out at the end of the year as the calendar flips but our careers go on. This year we're trying something different and we've prepared one episode with 12 recommendations for you to hear us talk about and then hopefully go an...

Featured Content We wonder through a conversation about the holiday season. We reminisce about our holidays of the past and we also discussed what holiday celebrations look like in our school and classrooms. We spoke with: Alfonso Mendoza, host of the My EdTech Life Podcast Mel Aveling, avid Twitter user and friend of the podcast! What We're Listening To Chris: This American Life - Lights, Camera,...

Featured Content The COVID-19 Pandemic taught educators many valuable lessons. Teachers all over the world were forced to change how they taught students almost overnight. For months educators implemented new strategies and refined old ones to maximize our time with students in a variety of situations. But now, as the world and education begin to return to "normal" we find ourselves faced with the...

Featured Content Quinlan Van Es is pursuing a career in education as a social studies teacher. He is earning his teaching credentials through the Rutgers Graduate School of Education and his completing is student teaching with Chris as his cooperating teacher during the Fall 2021 semester. At the time of the recording, Quinn is a new teacher on Twitter and you can follow him @Mr_QVanEs Topics Disc...

Shout Out AJ and former guest Dave Frangiosa co-authored an article, "Supporting ALL Learners with Collaborative Classrooms" , on schoolrubric.com. Featured Content After catching up Stacey, AJ, and Chris talk about doing innovative things in the classroom as teachers and administrators. Stacey shares a great story of how she's working with her co-teacher, Molly, through a program in their distric...

Featured Content Daniel Bauer helps school leaders fight isolation and frustration via a leadership community in order to gain clarity and find solutions to their greatest challenges. He is the founder and host of the Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast and the author of The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap: Small Ideas That Lead to Big Impact (2018). Daniel recently released his latest boo...