The Phenomenal Student Podcast

In today's reflection, I discuss my complicate and dysfunctional family history and how I overcame it. Like. Subscribe. Leave feedback. Follow me on Twitter @Mr100Teacher

In this week's #ThrowbackThursday, I read a reflection from my Rookie Year of teaching called "Failing Don't Make You A Failure." It was a seminal moment in my career and huge turning point, even though it was early on. Listen. Subscribe. Leave feedback. Follow me on Twitter @Mr100Teacher Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In this episode, I reflect on collaboration.  Share your thoughts. Subscribe. Add me on Twitter @Mr100Teacher Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

For #ThrowbackThursday, I read my Reflection from 3/19/2017. Directly following that, I reflection with one of the Jonathan's in my life, Dezmond, about friendship and life lessons that we've both learned. I hope this episode enriches you and helps you become a better person. Like. Subscribe. Share.  Follow Me On Twitter @Mr100Teacher Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

My reflection on seeing things through.  Listen. Subscribe. Share.  Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

For the first edition of #ThrowbackThursday, I read my very first Reflection: "Don't Waste Time." I gave context and talked a little about where my life has progressed since that time. Give it a listen. Like. Comment. Share. Follow me on Twitter @Mr100Teacher Book of Reflections 1: https://www.amazon.com/Took-Walk-Stopped-Wasting-Gods/dp/0984641262/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1T2J7LLJM7W6B&keywords=as+i+t...

In Today's reflection, I discuss legacy and how you should leave one. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

Sunday evening, I had the pleasure of interviewing Pamela Broussard, a New Arrival Center Teacher in Cy-Fair I.S.D. She’s had a storied career and acquired accolades that would make Daenerys Targaryen jealous. Here are a few. -Teacher of the Year -ESL Teacher of the Year -Special Recognition From U.S. House of Representatives - CFISD Wall of Fame - HEB Lifetime Achievement Award During this conver...

In this week's Sunday Reflection, I talk about friendship and watching them grow. Subscribe. Like. Comment. Share on Social Media. Follow me at @Mr100Teacher

In today's reflection, I write about how you can't focus on Mortals being Happy For You. Like. Subscribe. Comment. Share. Follow Me On Twitter @Mr100Teacher Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In today's Reflection, I talk about the opportunities that came my way this past week. Make sure to follow, subscribe, comment and share with friends. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In today's episode, I interviewed Shawn Hurt, a principal and school turnaround specialist.  We discussed the start to his career, serving as an assistant principal, how he turned around his first school, data analysis approach and his future in Education. Listen. Comment. Share. Follow and Subscribe on all platforms. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In Today's Reflection, I discuss my journey to come into my own and how it was prophesied years ago by a coworker. Give it a listen. Share. Comment. Like. Follow the podcast. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In today's Reflection, I write about my journey as a Writer and using that gift to help others. Make sure to subscribe and follow the podcast on all platforms. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In this week's Reflection, I discuss how you shouldn't waste time allowing demons to stop what's for you. Follow me on Twitter @Mr100Teacher and share with friends. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

In this week's reflection, I recount the first week in the second phase in my career as a Full-Time Reading Interventionist. Listen. Comment. Share. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

This morning, I had the pleasure to interview Dr. Patricia Scharer, Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University and co-author of Responsive Literacy: A Comprehensive Framework. In this Phenomenal Conversation, we discussed her start in education, work in Academia, the Literacy Collaborative Project, past and current Reading debates, her LitCon 22 presentation and the power of Children's litera...

For years, I've written Reflections to talk about what insights have been revealed during my weekly walks. Today, I tell you about what I've learned the past four months. Listen. Comment. Share. Reflect.  Follow me on Twitter @Mr100Teacher

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure to interview Dr. Stacy Gray, the Assistant Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Jacquelyn Sernau, an associate lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. We discussed their start in education, more inclusive practices in schools, meeting each other, collaborating and LitCon 22. Tune in. Comment. Share. Su...

Phenomenal Conversations W/Mr. Short: Shannon Anderson. I interviewed Shannon Anderson of Shannon Is Teaching. She's an Author, Educator, and Speaker. She discussed her start in education, writing books, LitCon presentation and a lesson for future educators. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

Phenomenal Conversations W/Mr. Short: Dr. Jennifer Scroggin and Hannah Schneewind. I have a treat for ELA teachers who love Independent Reading. I interviewed Dr. Jennifer Scroggin and Hannah Schneewind, the authors of Trusting Readers: Powerful Practices for Independent Reading. We discussed how they got their start, working closely with Lucy Calkins, being consultants and their LitCon 22 present...

Yesterday, I had the pleasure to interview Alphaka Moore, a two-time State Champion Head Coach, about how she got into coaching, winning two State titles, coaching in a changing landscape and her future in the profession. Check it out. Listen. Share. Comment. Enjoy. Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of interviewing Nancy Elonide Motley for another episode of Phenomenal Conversations W/Mr. Short. She talks about why she got into education, what helped her overcome early career struggles, becoming a consultant and her next endeavors.

Yesterday, I interviewed Ashley B. Patton, the creator of Patton UniverCity, where she tutors students from K-12 and has designed a program that unpacks phonics.    We discussed how she found her way into education, time in the classroom, starting Patton UniverCity and the future.  Join me so that you can Grow, Achieve and Lead.    Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

Phenomenal Conversations W/Mr. Short: "Dr. Louisa Moats." Yesterday, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Louisa Moats, who is an Internationally known literacy expert and the creator of the LETRS training, which is helping to change phonics instruction across America. Join us as we discuss her career beginnings, how literacy instruction has progressed since the 70’s, the LETRS training and the pus...