Teacher Edition Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of the Teacher Edition podcast! We’re so glad you have joined us. In this episode, we are honored to have Steve Cruice, a seasoned counselor with over twenty years of experience in ministry, education, and counseling. Steve has dedicated his life to mentoring, counseling, and supporting young people. Today, Steve shares invaluable tools designed to help educators na...

In this episode of the Teacher Edition Podcast, host Jenny welcomes April Wilson, an experienced educator and administrator with 26 years of expertise in the field. Currently serving at Bethel Christian Academy in Dothan, Alabama, April brings a wealth of knowledge on how to support and encourage new teachers as they navigate their early years in the profession. April shares her insights on the cr...

In this episode of the Teacher Edition podcast, host Jenny Copeland discusses with guest Jennifer Miller the intricacies of brain science and its critical implications for educators. With years of experience in both public and Christian education, Jennifer shares her insights on how understanding neuroscience can significantly impact teaching methods and student engagement.  Throughout this conver...

“When you connect lessons to students' lived experiences, you make the learning real and impactful.” — Larry Hunt In this episode of Teacher Edition podcast, Jenny discusses with experienced educator Larry Hunt the world of digital citizenship through a Biblical lens.  With a rich background in education and ministry, Larry shares his journey of contributing to  a comprehensive digital citizenship...

“The way we accept or reject children with disabilities profoundly impacts their self-worth and their perception of Christians and God. We must strive to be inclusive and supportive to reflect God's love and grace." — Dr. Lisa Joyner   In part two of this episode on the Teacher Edition podcast, Jenny and special education expert Dr. Lisa Joyner answer important questions surrounding the intersecti...

“Differentiation in the classroom is not just about individualizing education; it's about truly understanding each student's strengths and weaknesses and tailoring our approaches to meet them where they are.”  —Dr. Lisa Joyner   Part One  Supporting students with special needs is often an area that is lacking in Christian school environments — whether it be for lack of space or funding, or most of...

“Routines are like the heartbeat of an early childhood classroom—they provide comfort, stability, and an environment where kids can thrive both emotionally and academically.” — Julie Madsen In this informative episode of the Teacher Edition podcast, Jenny welcomes Julie Madsen, a national consultant at BJU Press and expert in early education, to discuss the practical ways on how to manage little l...

“I think the collaboration aspect of CurriculumTrak, along with knowing and feeling assured about what students are receiving in the previous or following year, really helps teachers set their minds at ease.” - Tina Stelogeannis Have you ever been introduced to an educational tool and thought, “This is truly beneficial”? Whether it streamlines your workload, automates tasks, or appears simple yet...

Welcome back to the Teacher Edition podcast! We continue our conversation with Brian Trull, administrator of athletics at Wilson Christian Academy, around the topic of athletics and the role it brings to Christian schools. In this episode, topics covered include: Challenges Christian schools face in balancing academics, faith, and athletics, and practical solutions for these challenges The impact...

The word “athletics” can evoke a range of responses from individuals and schools alike. For some, it’s an integral part of their identity — they live and breathe sports. For others, it’s hardly a consideration. Athletics can be divisive, controversial, and at times, imbalanced. Yet, few things can rally loyalty, unity, school spirit, and enthusiasm like an athletic program. While committing to ath...

“Branding is more than just a logo.” — Christin O’Bryan    We have all heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be honest; first impressions matter. We pick up a book and immediately start judging the contents by what we see. Whether it’s a book, a house, or a Christian school, what we see impacts how we perceive and interact with it. On this episode of the Teacher Edition po...

"The foundation of a successful school day often relies on how well our substitute teachers are prepared and supported."— Jenny Copeland    On this episode of the Teacher Edition podcast, we explore some very practical ways to help substitute teachers be prepared, informed, and empowered to lead the classroom successfully. Unfortunately, substitute teachers often have a negative connotation. We ha...

  "A worldview is a set of basic beliefs, assumptions, and values that arises from a big story about the world and produces individual and group action, what we call human culture." - Renton Rathbun   In a quick-fix culture, everything is designed for speed- fast food, speedy checkout lanes, next-day deliveries, high-speed internet, and even listening to podcasts at 1.5x speed.  We may be accustom...

“I feel as leaders we have to have awareness and maturity, and do the best we can to surround ourselves with people who can speak truth to us and help us pursue excellence." Jason Haas   Jenny Copeland is back with special guest, Jason Haas, to continue their conversation about the challenges Christian schools and their teachers are facing today. In part one, they talked about the comparison of a...

“For parents seeking out a Christian school, they want a school that integrates Biblical teaching into the curriculum and an environment that fosters Christ centeredness."- Jason Haas   Part One Have you ever walked into a store expecting one thing and found something completely different? It’s important for stores to know their customers, and Christian schools are no different. In this week’s Tea...

"Technology is not going away. It's up to us as educators to fill the space and guide students in navigating this tech-influenced world safely and ethically."-Penny McKnight   On the previous podcast episode, Jenny Copeland and Penny McKnight discussed basics of what generative AI is and how it works, as well as the impacts of AI in the Christian school classroom.     On this episode, they discuss...

"Although it's called artificial intelligence, it's not intelligence. It's math. It's all a series of mathematical algorithms and binary code that is just searching data and then looking for patterns and putting them together in fresh and original ways." Penny McKnight Part One AI is prevalent, and as educators, you would be hard pressed not to bump into it in your classroom, even with efforts to...

“God’s Word is clear that the primary responsibility for training up children is with the parents, so we partner with parents.  We are not the parents.  Christian schools are also not the church, and it’s important that they don’t see themselves in that role.  Instead, the Christian school and the church are powerful tools for partnering with parents in training up their children.  Each has its ow...

We are surrounded by technology.  Like it or not, it impacts every day of our lives.  In schools, the approach to technology is about as varied as it can get.  Some schools use devices by the hour, others allow no devices. Then there are the smart watches students wear, the Bluetooth speakers, and the camera glasses all around us.  AI seems to grow daily with stores without check-out lines, self-d...

Part Two   Last Teacher Edition episode, the leadership team from Cornerstone Christian Academy in Virginia shared the process of beginning a Christian school including planning, hiring, and creating and adhering to the school’s mission statement. You don’t want to miss part one!    This episode on the Teacher Edition podcast, Jenny and the Cornerstone Christian team discuss: Selecting a curriculu...

Part One   Even the thought of starting a Christian school can be overwhelming - the finances, a place to meet, hiring personnel, recruiting families, curriculum and programs - the list feels unending; however, when God moves individuals to do His work, He already has a plan to provide for every need and to enable His servants in His work.   Over the past year, Jenny Copeland was blessed with the...

“If you burn the candle at both ends, it only lasts half as long.”- Brian Washburn   Having a “work life balance” is a term we commonly hear. Jenny Copeland, host of The Teacher Edition Podcast and veteran educator, Brian Washburn, discuss the topic of establishing balance in family, ministry and education.  Finding a balance, especially when working in ministry can be so tricky.     How do you sa...

“God placed this child in your classroom for some reason."-Anita Pleasants Addressing extreme behaviors inside the classroom may not be a topic widely discussed but it is becoming more and more prevalent in the classroom.   If you know an educator who hasn’t been listening to the Teacher Edition podcast, here is your chance to share the show with him or her and know that it will be applicable no m...

“With all the stuff that [middle schoolers] are going through…they struggle…they just want someone on their side. They want someone to love them and value them and show them they're important. So this retreat was twofold for me: it showed these students we're going to emphasize Christ.”- Caroline Anderson In this heartwarming episode of the Teacher Edition podcast, Jenny Copeland sits down with de...

“Active classrooms are for education, period. It definitely belongs in the secondary world just as much as the elementary world.”- Brandon Risinger Active classrooms are not just for the elementary level student. There is something for every age and stage- even seniors! Using active learning strategies will transform classrooms.     In today’s Teacher Edition podcast, Brandon and Jenny continue to...