Teach & Tell

In episode #35, we sit with Marsha Masters of Economics Arkansas. Marsha tells about the importance of investing in the lives of students and seeing their true potential in order to help them succeed. 

In episode #34, we sit with Dr. Abdullah al Bahrani of Northern Kentucky University. Abdullah tells about the benefits of learning new things from students and student projects. 

In episode #33, we sit with Casey Ryan from Austin, TX. Casey tells about making the jump from classroom teacher to school administrator and how he still builds relationships with students. 

In episode #32, we sit with Megan Kirts of Econiful. Megan tells about how much fun she had as a classroom teacher during her storied  teaching career.

In episode #31, we sit with Dr. Bob Spires of the University of Richmond. Bob tells about encouraging students who "always wanted to be a teacher" and finding ways to promote the upside of being a teacher.

In episode #29, we sit with Dr. Jamie Wagner of the University of Omaha-Nebraska. Jamie tells about the importance of economic education and teaching her students to think differently.

In episode #29, we sit with Brent Melton of Yukon Middle School. Brent tells about helping his students see the "big picture" and the rewards that come with introducing his students to other parts of the world.

In episode #28, we sit with Martha Rush of the College Board. Martha tells about the importance of staying engaged with research designed to help teachers be better teachers. 

In episode #27, we sit with Philip Kovacs. Philip tells about the importance of asking/answering the following questions: Who are you? Where are you going?  How are you going to get there? How can I help? Why should I help?

In episode #26, we sit with Tayla Reid of Salem High School. Tayla tells about the challenge of starting her teaching career during the pandemic and the joy of seeing students out in the real world doing good things.

In episode #25, we sit with Dave George of Harold O. Brumsted Elementary School. Dave tells about changes in education he experienced during his very successful teaching career. 

In episode #24, we sit with Rebekah Blankenship of Berkmar Middle School. Rebekah tells about being a stabilizing force in the lives of her students. 

In episode #23, we sit with Dr. John Chancey of the University of Oklahoma. John tells about finding ways to keep students engaged through virtual platforms.

In episode #22, we sit with Kristin Johnson of Shallowford Elementary School. Kristin tells about transitioning from a high school to an elementary school and finding new challenges.

In episode #21, we sit with best-selling author and Dartmouth College professor Charles Wheelan. Charles tells about the importance of being intellectually curious and intellectually humble.

In episode #20, we sit with Melissa Hegarty of the Georgia Council on Economic Education. Melissa tells about the benefits of teaching students in back to back years.

In episode #19, we sit with Patrick DeRosa of George Mason University. Patrick tells about advising students to invest in their human and social capital.

In episode #18, we sit with Michelle Sistla of Settles Bridge Elementary School. Michelle tells about seeing her students grow from kindergarten through 5th grade and the fantastic things she has seen students accomplish. 

In episode #17, we sit with Spencer Burrows of Pacific Ridge School. Spencer tells about the importance and benefits of working with students in different settings.

In episode #16, we sit with Susan King of Starr's Mill High School. Susan tells about the importance of getting back to normal classroom behavior once her school went back to in-person learning after the recent pandemic unpleasantness. 

In episode #15, we sit with Austin Green of Milton High School. Austin tells about how the challenges he faces in the classroom have changed over time. 

In episode #14, we sit with Sherilyn Narker of Lakeside  High School. Sherilyn tells about the changes she has encountered since returning back to the classroom after ten years away.

In episode #13, we sit with John Kruggel of James Madison University. John tells about the joy of reconnecting with former students and learning they've turned out alright. 

In episode #12, we sit with Craig Ellis of Oconee County High School. Craig tells about the time he taught a market lesson in the school parking lot during an unscheduled fire drill. 

In episode #11, we sit down with Laura Lampron of Dunwoody High School. Laura tells about using cliff hangers to keep students engaged and interested.