Tell Me This

A lot has happened in the last nine months, COVID-19, social isolation, a new and different school year, a new season of our podcast, and a theme song. Brianne and I have enjoyed speaking to so many different educators about their experiences during these unusual times and we thought that this might be a good time to take a pause, reflect, and celebrate all of the great learning from our conversat...

This week's episode features an amazing conversation with a group of educators, caregivers, students, and thought leaders on the topic of neurodiversity and students with learning differences. I really enjoyed getting to know and learn from these folks and I am sure you will too! Enjoy! -Carey and Brianne The Be Podcast Network is thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and...

We had a great chat with Danielle Scorrano about belonging, living your core values, thriving in a pandemic, and slowing down to learn from and with your students. It was such a great conversation we asked Danielle back for a part two! Hope you enjoy. The Be Podcast Network is thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and...

Please join us for another minisode where Carey talks about the questions we ask each other and what we might do to shift the conversation. Enjoy! The Be Podcast Network is thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers...

Hi Everyone! Thanks for listening this season. As you already know, Brianne agreed to join the show this season and we wanted to provide a little inside scoop on her journey. Enjoy! The Be Podcast Network is thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S....

Join us for an interview with Dr Marie Kerins, a department chair and administrator at Loyola University Maryland.  Marie will share her insights about belonging across students, faculty, staff, and administrators, big issues like equity and inclusion, and her perspectives on the balance between planning and flexibility. The Be Podcast Network is thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensi...

In this episode, we add a twist on our "twist" which is that we have a guest interviewer lead the conversation with another wonderful educator. Mrs. Noor is a PreK teacher in Baltimore City and talks all about the great work she is doing to manage and successfully navigate this pandemic with her students, families, and caregivers. I sure learned a lot and hope you will too! Enjoy. Carey and Briann...

Ear candy! Thanks to Darcy Milligan and Suzie O'Neal, we have a podcast theme song.  Hope you enjoy a preview listen. Carey and Brianne The Be Podcast Network is thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed...

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation about how lessons from a Queens luncheonette intersect with a career in immigration law and teaching in the business school at Loyola University Maryland.  Dr Astrid Schmidt-King shares insights about humility, flexibility, and accountability in the online classroom as we navigate teaching and learning through COVID and heightened awareness of racial in...

In this episode we speak to our dear friend Dr. Paula Clark who shares her own insights on belonging, connecting with students virtually, and ways that she and her team of teachers have been able to maintain their community and relationships by just the simple act of checking in with one another. We really enjoyed recording this conversation and we hope you will enjoy listening in. Thanks for list...

In Episode 4, we are thrilled to talk with Dr. Aviva Moore and Ms. Breauna Wall. They are both experienced online educators (pre-pandemic) and shared their strategies and insights on best practices for navigating the challenges their students and colleagues are facing, offered some wonderful stories of success, and really demonstrated their commitment to cultivating belonging and connecting with t...

In Episode 3 Brianne and I chat with Dr. Catherine Atkinson,  a middle school history teacher and expert in technology integration. We had a great conversation about how she builds connection and community and how those relationships contribute to the great work they do together in and outside of the classroom. Catherine shares all sorts of tips and strategies to cultivate a sense of belonging in...

In this episode we talk to Lisa Serice, a well-being educator, about her work, her successful navigation of this pandemic, and how spending just a little more time on zoom with her clients has contributed to greater connection and community. Brianne also introduces this idea of digital belonging that I am looking forward to chatting about more in the coming months! We hope you enjoy the show! The...

Welcome back for Season 2 of Tell Me This. We are excited to start the season as co-hosts! Yes, Dr. Brianne Roos will be joining me for this season (and hopefully many more). We are looking forward to sharing all of the great conversations we have been having with learning educators in a variety of roles and from diverse contexts. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kristin Barbour, the Executive Di...

I am back for Season 2 of Tell Me This . A lot has happened while I was away and I am looking forward to leaning in and learning from all of our wonderful guests for Season 2. I am also excited to introduce my co-host, Dr. Brianne Roos, who will be joining me for Season 2 as we chat with teachers, leaders, families, and other educators about life, school, and learning in the pandemic. We hope you...

I hope you will join me for the FINAL episode of Season 1. I had a chance to chat with Dr. Beth Kobett about her work with pre-service teachers and all of her students at Stevenson University. We talked about cultivating belonging in the time of COVID-19, refocusing our attention to student well-being and figuring out what learning matters in this time of crisis. It was a great chat, I know I lear...

In this episode of the podcast we honor Earth Day with a brief discussion of how our natural surroundings might offer some new "tools" for cultivating connection. Hope you will join me for a listen! The Be Podcast Network is thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of...

On today's episode, I talk about mystery blocks, what they mean, why we should implement them, and how to use them in your own professional roles and context. Co-construction of schedules, knowledge, and other opportunities leads to all sorts of positive outcomes. I hope you will listen. The Be Podcast Network is thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform...

Join me today as I talk about contradictions, inconsistencies, and paradox in these unprecedented times. I will share a story about my grandparents and how they were able to hold their joy and happiness for each other during a similarly difficulty time in our history, talk with Brianne Roos about belonging, shared vulnerability, and the ways she is building spaces with students and colleagues to e...

In this episode we explore the meaning of shared vulnerability, how to do this work, and tips for making it happen in our personal and professional spaces. I hope you will join me as I talk about community, connection, and belonging and share how storytelling can be just what we need. The Be Podcast Network is thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for...

On this episode, I continue our conversation about COVID-19 and the effects of social distancing. I offer some articles and ideas on practical ways to reduce the adverse outcomes and how, even when it is difficult to measure, we should be attending to the important social bonds that we have in our lives. The Be Podcast Network is thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and l...

In today's episode, I talk about the realities of the COVID-19 virus on our feelings of belongingness and what this isolation can do and why it matters. I also talk about some research around isolation and social capital. Finally, I wrap up with some tips and strategies for managing the isolation and cultivating belonging even with so much social distance. I hope you will join in for this importan...

In this episode, I talk about bucket dipping and bucket filling. If you have not already, please check out my latest blog post (whatsourstory.com) where I started this conversation. Today I share my own bucket dipping story, how my grandmother might have been the most skilled bucket filler, and what the research says about handling and reacting to this bucket dipping. I hope you will join us! The...

On this week's episode I will explore setting the stage or the pre-work needed to create climates of belonging. I will share a story or two about how my grandmother knew just how to do this pre-work and how her upfront investment in these efforts would have a lasting effect for me and my family. I will also share my first one-on-one interview with a good friend and colleague, and wrap up the episo...

On this episode, I will explore the idea of bringing our authentic selves to our work and profession. While I will use the context of teachers and teaching to discuss these topics, I am confident that the lessons and insights apply to many professions. I will share a few articles about the person in the practice, the implications for shifting our views of a profession as actions and individuals, a...