"The Bulldog Educator" with Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston

In this episode, The Bulldog Educator, Kirsten Wilson, addresses the "dress professionally" statement that so many educators are delivered at the beginning of each school year. In the second year of educators teaching in a pandemic, and being professionals, should the "dress professionally talk" even have a place in the culture of a campus, district, or educational organization.  Stay tuned t...

This wraps up Season 1 and our exploration of the UDL Framework. In this episode, Kirsten shares the important components, strategies, and approaches to support students becoming autonomous, expert learners.  We will be back with Season 2 soon where we will have guest speakers, bite-sized episodes for easy quick listening, and relevant just-in-time content. Listeners can post comments, questi...

In this episode, The Bulldog Educator podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, interviews her own daughter, Emmarie Wilson, a senior in high school. They primarily discuss the impact of feedback on her as a learner and the types of feedback that have helped her the most. We also dive into why feedback can make a learner desire to take a class they may not be "good" at, as well as why online learning has been...

In this episode of The Bulldog Educator podcast, host Kirsten Wilson, focuses on the "middle" of the UDL Framework that addresses "BUILD" she highlights what happens across the middle part of the framework in regard to multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. This continues a focused series on different elements of the UDL Principles. Kirsten id excited about this serie...

In this episode of The Bulldog Educator podcast, host Kirsten Wilson, interviews colleague and rubric expert, Rainbow Bagsby on the characteristics of a quality rubric and how it supports various aspects of UDL principles. This continues a focused series on different elements of the UDL Principles. Kirsten (and Rainbow) are excited about this series as The Bulldog Educator continues to share insig...

In this episode, we turn the tables on The Bulldog Educator Podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, and have colleague, Rainbow Bagsby interview her on the elements of Access in the UDL Framework. In this episode she identifies some of the things we are already doing to ensure access, the things that are easy to implement, and some of the things we may unknowingly be doing to create unintentional barriers f...

In this episode, podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, shares how her newfound understanding of The Universal Design for Learning will become a brief series with "The Bulldog Educator Podcast" where she will dive deeper into the different aspects of the UDL Principles and Guidelines as a Framework for learning. Listen as she shares her enthusiasm and launches the series. Listeners may also want to check o...

In this episode The Bulldog Educator podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, vulnerably shares some of her struggles with the podcast, the lessons, and self-preservation strategies she has acquired in the month of January. At the end of the podcast, she asks her listeners for ideas and topics that they would like to see in future episodes. You can locate the podcast on the original platform, Anchor, Spotify...

In this episode, The Educator Bulldog podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, shares her 20 reflections from the 2020 year. In this episode she shares her own thoughts, transformation of ideas she had over the 2020 year through the pandemic, her heart for youth, and finally her #oneword for 2021. She shares, unashamed her learning... some may be considered controversial, and her belief that over everything...

In this episode, Bulldog Educator Podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, talks about remembering our strengths as educators. In the current situation is is very easy for us to forget the gifts and strengths we bring to the our learning environments. She reminds us to know ourselves so we can in turn help our students discover their strengths. Ultimately, she encourages us to rise by lifting up those around...

In this episode, "The Bulldog Educator" Podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, discusses the value of focusing on impact vs. determination. In the podcast she references Educational Thought Influencer and Leader, George Couros, and recent guest on his podcast, "Innovator's Mindset" , Meghan Lawson. Listen in as Kirsten reflects and challenges us all to seek the impact for ourselves and for others. You can...

In this episode TBE host, Kirsten Wilson, shares how she’s trying to cope through this ongoing pandemic and how we can make a not-so-good time as educators a little better by just reaching out. Connect with TBE on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Thank you for your continued support of The Bulldog Educator Podcast! This episode was a solo cast from our host, Kirsten Wilson. This episode is a dedication to all the educators that are making it one day at a time, teaching in the most unusual of situations during the COViD 19 Global Pandemic. We encourage you to connect with us via Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , as well as connect with o...

Host note: This particular episode is dedicated to all the lives that have been lost. This episode was recorded on the night of the shooting of Jacob Blake. In this episode The Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, hands over the mic to fellow educator, civic leader, and friend, Jasmine Wilson. Jasmine facilitates a discussion with three young people who share their heart, their fears, and their...

In this episode guest, Karen Norton- Recruitment and Retention Specialist at Arch Ford ESC, shares with podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, ideas, suggestions, and advice for first-year educators as they begin their career in education. In the conversation, it is discussed the unique start to this year in the midst of a pandemic, along with additional advice for veteran educators and administrators. Edu...

In this episode The Bulldog Educator Podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, shares her heart's work regarding an Online Learning Instructional Model incorporating several aspects including the triangle of learning between the teacher, curriculum, and student. The lesson line for determining how instruction should be both delivered and received, and the importance of alignment, evaluation of the instruction...

In this episode, The Bulldog Educator Podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, shares about the need for space to pivot in our present circumstances. You can find this podcast and previous episodes on multiple podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocketcast. For additional content and connection to The Bulldog Educator, follow on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . You can also...

In this episode "The Bulldog Educator" host, Kirsten Wilson, shares her journey of discovering the benefits of sketchnoting. She also shares with listeners the primary influencers on her for sketchnoting, including author of "The Pencil Made Me Do It: A Guide to Sketchnoting" Carrie Baughcum (@HeckAwesome on Twitter). Learn about her learning mascots, the #DoodleandChat community, and the seven th...

In this episode, The Bulldog Educator Podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, shares her personal journey with self-care, her own misunderstandings about what self-care is, and what ways she is taking self-care seriously through consistency, joy, permission slips, leaning in/getting curious, and goals with grace. Resources mentioned in the podcast are: Brene' Brown's book Braving the Wilderness Tina Boogren...

Get to know the host of The Bulldog Educator, Kirsten Wilson, as she shares some of the influencers that have shaped her as an educator and her passion as a learner over the years. She will share known social media education influencers, authors, podcasters, and individuals who have had a profound impact on her. For details and links to some of the authors, social media influencers, and podcasters...

In this episode, host, Kirsten Wilson, shares the core values of The Bulldog Educator podcast. Learn more about TBEP values on collaboration, self-care, communication, vulnerability, and student voice. You can also read about the 10 Core Values of The Bulldog Educator at The Bulldog Educator Blog. Recording platform Anchor. FM Content and recording created by Kirsten Wilson Producer David Galvez M...

This bonus episode is to give voice to the racial injustice brought to light by the murder George Floyd and other POC. It is an honest conversation by host Kirsten Wilson as she seeks to be an ally for the black community.  For other places to follow look up "The Bulldog Educator" on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @thebulldogedu and the blog thebulldogedu.org .

Welcome to The Bulldog Educator Podcast, hosted by Kirsten Wilson. In this episode you will get to know a little more about the host and her experience as an educator, as well as what you can expect in upcoming podcasts. For other places to follow look up "The Bulldog Educator" on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @thebulldogedu and the blog thebulldogedu.org .