The Phenomenal Student Podcast

In the third edition of Phenomenal Spotlight, we discussed the backgrounds each guest(Dr. Carol Salva, Dr. Katie Toppel, and Tan Huynh), starting the ML Book Club, what a Multilingual Learner, adding more diversity to the teaching profession, and Multilingual Learner Summit.  Dr. Carol Salva is an educational consultant at Seidlitz Education. She's an award winning educator with a track recor...

Friday, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer Serravallo, who is the author of several teacher resources--including Writing Strategies, Complete Comprehension, Teaching Writing in Small Groups, and the best-selling "Reading Strategies book. In our conversation, we discussed her start in education, experience at Teacher's College, becoming a creator of resources, her writing process, and adju...

In the second edition of Phenomenal Spotlight, I interviewed Braxton Stowe. Stowe has nine years of experience as a principal. He's held the position at Coahoma Agricultural High School, North Panola High School, Columbia High School, and now Ocean Springs High School. In this time, he's built great relationship with students and staff. This approach has led to high graduation rates and Pheno...

In today's Phenomenal Conversations, I spoke with Dr. Jamie Lipp, who the lead for the Literacy Collaborative and Reading Recovery Council.  We discussed her start in education, becoming a Reading Recovery Trainer, what is Reading Recovery, the Literacy Collaborative at The Ohio State, and the evolving and changing landscape in education.  Listen. Learn. Grow. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short Re...

In the very first "Phenomenal Spotlight", I interviewed Dr. Pam Kastner, an Education Consultant at PaTTAN(Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network), where she serves as the State Lead for Literacy. She's also the President of Pennsylvania's Reading League. We discussed her start in education, PaTTAN and most importantly--The Science of Reading. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short Science of Re...

In today's #ThrowbackThursday, I talk about the first family reunion that my mom's side of the family had in years.  Tune in. Listen. Learn. Reflect. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

Last week, I interviewed Wiley Blevins, phonics expert and author of Phonics A-Z, A Fresh Look At Phonics, Choosing and Using Decodable Text and Phonics to Reading resource. We discussed his start in education, being a college cheerleader, creating resources, and the current climate in Literacy. Tune in. Listen. Learn. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short Blevins Books and Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Wi...

In today's #ThrowbackThursday, I reflect on how special my grandma is for me.  Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In the first Phenomenal Conversation of the new season, I had the pleasure of interviewing Timothy Rasinski, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at Kent State. He's authored multiple research studies, resources and books. Some of those titles include Word Ladders, Megabook of Fluency, and "Artfully Teaching The Science of Reading." We discussed his career beginnings, move to Academia, his work...

In today's #ThrowbackThursday, I talk about how my family made me the person that I am. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In today's Reflection, I reflect on my career and school year. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In today's #ThrowbackThursday, I write about accepted my first position as a teacher and moving into that phase of my life. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In today's Reflection, I write a letter to my grandmother and aunt who are no longer with us. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In today's #ThrowbackThursday, I talk about My Why.  Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In today's Reflection, I talk about my passion for the profession of teaching.  Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In Today's #ThrowbackThursday, I talk about how we have to be patient about the pace for our lives. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In today's Reflection, I talk about how you must Rise Above the challenges that you face in your life. Subscribe to The Phenomenal Student Podcast. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In today's #ThrowbackThursday, I talk about how you must Trust The Process of your life and the challenges that come your way.

In today's Reflection, I talk about the value of the Roots in your life and how to determine who they are. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In today's #ThrowbackThursday, I have a conversation with the 20-year-old Jeremiah and advise him on friends, letting go of the past and sharing some encouragement.  Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

Today's Sunday Reflection "Be Kind To Yourself" is Special Edition. I talked with Bill Buckley, the former FCA Director of the State of Mississippi. We talked about his career, going through burnout and how to avoid it. Tune. Like. Share. Subscribe. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In today's #ThrowbackThursday, I read a reflection about the day my kids reached "Greatness" (90 percent). Hope it encourages someone today. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In Today's Reflection, I discuss some of my struggles and how it has informed my approach as an educator. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

Today's #ThrowbackThursday was a direct follow-up to "No Longer Running." My vehicle literally got stolen while it was "running." God got a mad sense of humor, huh? Enjoy. Listen. Comment. Share. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In today's #ThrowbackThursday, I read a reflection from my first year of teaching "No Longer Running", which connects to my most recent Reflection: Create Your Own Destiny.  Like. Comment. Subscribe. Follow me on Twitter @Mr100Teacher Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short