The Roberts Perspective

Join CJ and Steven as they discuss Lesson Internalization with their special guest, Joel Spencer. Joel is currently a the Lead Science Teacher for the Little Rock School District. He discusses the national and state movement toward High-Quality Instructional Material (HQIM) and how it is affecting teacher practice in the district. The group discusses some of the benefits and costs of the shift in...

Join CJ and Steven as they discuss teaching grit and growth at the kindergarten level with their special guest, Joe Murdock. Joe is currently a kindergarten teacher at Roberts elementary. He discusses his approach to teaching kindergarten students to push themselves to the their highest level of potential. We also have some fun talking sports and Steven's exciting news. We appreciate your willingn...

Join CJ and Steven as they discuss the role of the dean of students with their special guest, Kasi Davis. Kasi is currently the dean at Roberts elementary. She discussed how she has approached this new position and shares her insights from the prior experience. We appreciate your willingness to join our podcast for this informative episode. Please like, share, and subscribe so that we can inform m...

Join CJ and Steven as they discuss the history of world fest at Roberts Elementary. They go into how it works and what to expect for 2025. Additionally, Steven touches on the importance of exercising gratitude during the thanksgiving season. The two finish the discussion with acknowledging the achievement scores of the school and discussing how to analyze the information in building toward the fut...

Join CJ and Steven as they meet with Walter Mahone, Deputy Chief of the Special Investigations Division (Office of the Attorney General of Arkansas). The episode contains sensitive topics about protecting children from cybercrime. Please be mindful that this content is not appropriate for younger audiences. We appreciate your willingness to join our podcast for this informative episode. Please lik...

Join Steven and CJ as they interview five new staff members of the Don Roberts team.

Join Steven and CJ as they kick off season 2 of the Roberts Perspective. In the first episode, the two discuss the leadership retreat and the hard work that will help guide instruction and culture for the 2025-2026 school year. This episode will be chock-full of information that can be revisited whenever needed. Please join the fun and give our podcast a listen, like, and subscribe! Please help us...

Join Steven and CJ for their milestone 10th! episode. Another first is their guest, Mr. Ben, a student at Robert's Elementary As you can imagine, the fellas talk all things 4th grade, including a healthy discussion over soccer. Please help us support our young guest by listening to this often comical discussion between the trio!

Join Steven and CJ as they meet with veteran teacher of 40+ years, Ruth Keogh. During the conversation, the trio reviews a set of "proverbs" developed by Ruth to prepare the next generation of teachers. Ruth draws from her personal experiences as evidence for her nuggets of wisdom. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best Little Rock offers!

Join Steven and CJ as they sit down with PTA Field Day chair Kate Stambough and Robert's PE Teacher and Field Day Director Mallory Ortiz. During the episode, we discuss the purpose of the field day and some new additions to this year's lineup. We share logistical information that will hopefully provide more clarification for all staff involved. Lastly, we share some pro tips for new teache...

Join CJ and Steven as they interview Candace Barns, an art teacher at Don Roberts Elementary. During the episode, Candace discusses the importance of art in elementary Additionally, she shared a snapshot of the artistic experience in her classroom. They discuss the importance of failure and the value of resilience. We hope you join us for a great time with CJ, Steven, and our special guests!

Join CJ and Steven as they interview Jill Johnson and Susie Dubois, Media Specialist team at Don Roberts Elementary. During the episode, Jill and Susie discuss social-emotional learning as expressed through literature. Additionally, they share technological tools that support the identification and acquisition of topic-specific narratives. Lastly, the group shares in philosophical dialogue on how...

Join CJ and Steven as they interview Bendy Glover, a third-grade teacher at Don Roberts Elementary. During the episode, Bendy discusses Reflex math and its benefits. She takes time to describe her journey in education. Bendy also differentiates between Reflex math and other math platforms. The evidence of student growth is surprising and exponential! Additionally, Steven unveils plans for how Refl...

Join CJ and Steven as they interview Joel Spencer, Little Rock School District K-12 Science Coordinator. During the episode Joel provide the district justification for using Mystery Science and Gizmos. He emphasizes the importance of utilizing these online tools in preparation for standardized assessments. Additionally, Joel teaches the group about the "Five E" model and its utility for...

Join CJ and Steven as they interview Avie Hardin and Molly Strom, 1st grade teachers at Roberts elementary. Both Avie and Molly discuss the importance of establishing relationships with families. We also talk about first impressions and how we judge success interactions. Additionally, we add personal strategies for individual relationships with students, first-day practices, and handling difficult...

Join CJ and Steven as they interview Amy Lloyd, special education resource teacher at Roberts elementary. Amy discusses her passion for inclusive practices and identifies prior practices once deemed common just a few years prior. She identifies the correct interpretation of federal laws and the guidance of the state department of education in implementing inclusive practices. Amy discusses practic...

During the episode, Steven and CJ discuss the excitement of this new and novel adventure of professional development podcasting. Additionally, you will get to know a little bit about each person's personal life as they tell stories that guided them along the way. Pay careful attention to the naming of the podcast as the information will play a role in the future of the professional development veh...