The Shut Up and Teach Podcast

What does it take to lead, particularly, lead a school? Josh Tovar has some ideas. On this episode, Josh talks about what it takes to be a leader of a school, how leading by example and focusing on what's best for kids (not always what's easiest for adults) can have a tremendous impact on a school. Listen here! . . . Josh Tovar is the proud son of Virginia and Jesus Tovar who immigrated from Cd. J...

My guest today, Kim Strobel, has a mission: empower teachers to take control of their joy and happiness. Her new book has those two words in the title, Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy . She says that happiness and joy are not the same, and they aren't always present at the same time. On this episode, Kim shared what it truly means to take control of your joy, both in and out of the classro...

Dr. Dave Schmittou is one incredible individual. He's worked in just about every area of education, but, as you'll hear, the movement of career was never as important as his continuous evolution as a human and an educator. Even his definition of success, for someone with all the accolades and experience, will surprise you. Listen here! . . . Dave has earned a reputation for being a disrupt...

My guest today is Pablo Muñoz. Pablo has over 30 years of educational experience, 16 of which include his work as a district superintendent. Since then, Pablo has written a book, The Leader's Algorithm , and launched a educational consulting company, Muñoz & Company. Through his work, Pablo continues to stay focused on his mission: improve the lives of students. Thanks for listening! . . ....

The IntegratED Framework, created by educators Megan Diede and Kara Rigsby, is empowering educators to reach their full potential. Their work as educational leaders and professional development experts is part of their mission to confront, challenge, and change the norms of traditional education. This episode highlights the expertise and passion of two educators on a mission to redefine the teachi...

My guest today is teacher, wife, mom, and author, Annick Rauch. A mom of four boys, Annick is also a dedicated 1st grade French Immersion teacher. She knows what it means to chase and accomplish dreams, and it's what her recently released book, PheMOMenal Teacher: Pursue Your Dreams and Still be Your Best at Work and at Home , is all about. Our discussion centered around lessons from her book,...

Have you sat in a professional development session only to think, "How is this even relevant to what I need to teach my students?" Or have you received professional development that you found great, only to forget what was said a month or so later? Erik Francis thinks this is because educators might have the wrong approach to professional development. He has an idea for how to change thi...

On this episode, I spoke with Desmond Hasty. Desmond is a middle school technology teacher in Maryland. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Desmond has a passion for reaching the next generation and inspiring them to overcome their obstacles. On this episode, Desmond talks about what he loves most about teaching technology to middle school students, what's most important to teach studen...

School culture is a topic I am passionate about. So is my guest, Cori Fraser. On this episode, Cori discusses first steps that teachers and educators can take when trying to impact school culture. She also shared some pitfalls to avoid when trying to impact the culture of your school. This and more on this episode! . . . Cori Fraser is in her eighth year as a principal and she is currently the pri...

On this episode, educator, author, and presenter Connie Hamilton joined me to discuss the idea of invisible teachers. What does it look like when a teacher is invisible? How does being an invisible teacher benefit our students? Connie explains this and more on today's episode! . . . Connie Hamilton Ed. S is a dedicated educator and mother of three grown children. She has served the field of ed...

Dieumerci Christel has been working hard in the world of education and for a long time. On this episode, Dieum describes his educational journey, of growing up in a Tanzanian refugee camp, eventually finding his way to the U.S. He goes on to tell about how his experiences in education led him to create EnlightApp. EnlightApp is having a big impact on the students and teachers using it. Through thi...

On this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with a man who has had a tremendous impact on my teaching philosophies and practices: Dave Burgess. Dave Burgess has been making a huge impact in the world of education for over 10 years. His book Teach Like a Pirate (a New York Times Best Seller) has influenced educators all around the world, myself included. On this episode, Dave and I talked abou...

Sarah Thomas, PhD is my guest today. Our conversation centered around what Sarah is focused on currently in her career, tips from her book, Sarahdateechur's Guide to Podcasting , and book recommendations for teachers. And of course, she shared what she's watching, listening to, and reading. Thank you for joining us! . . . Sarah-Jane Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a lar...

It's hard to believe that this will be my 10th year of teaching! I have learned a lot during these last ten years. On this episode I share some of the things I've learned. Thanks for joining me, as I reflect on 10 years of teaching! . . . Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014...

In this last episode of the A Place They Love Podcast Study, I explain three mindset shifts that we as educators need to make. I explain why these are important to make and what it means for us, moving forward. Thank you for joining me for the A Place They Love Podcast Study! . . . Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in...

On part four of A Place They Love Podcast Study, I reflect on an experience from last year and my emotions of having to go through it. I share how an email reminded me that we may never know the full impact that we have as teachers, or at least not right away. I encourage you to keep doing what you are doing by making school fun through memorable experiences and engaging and exciting lessons. What...

Melisa Hayes, a teacher in Ohio, told me recently that she starts her planning by thinking about the kids first, She couldn't be more spot on! Positive student/teacher relationships are important and make a huge difference in the lives of students. In this episode, we look at the ways we can build healthy relationships with our students.  . . . Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the...

Welcome to part two of A Place They Love Podcast Study! In this episode, I focus the discussion around teacher and student engagement. I share what it means to be an engaged teacher, encourage you to engage your students through experiences, and invite you to start thinking of fresh ways to deliver content to our students. . . . Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teacher...

Welcome to the A Place They Love Podcast Study. These will be short reflections on topics from my book, A Place They Love. Want to hear from the author himself (me) about my in depth thoughts about certain topics related to education? Then this series will be for you! In part one of this series, I discuss the idea that nothing changes if no one changes. Before changing policies about grading, disc...

Harmonee McCrea had no intention of having a career in education. As a runner, Harmonee went to college on an athletic scholarship, and it was there that she found her calling: to teach. Once the right doors opened, Harmonee found herself as the principal of a K-2 school, which is also her current role. Harmonee is full of encouragement, and once you listen to this episode, you'll understand w...

There's a lot of great things about education. And then there's the stuff we can't stand. Dr. Rick Jetter calls it the complete and utter bullshit. He's had enough of it, and through his work with his company Pushing Boundaries and the 100 Stop Book series, he is making a call to action: stop the bullshit. On this episode he encourages listeners to stop certain practices and behavi...

Live from ISTELive23 with Matt Miller

Eleanor is a reading interventionist from my district. She shares some things she’s learning from ISTELive23!

Hello! I brought my gear with me, and I’m recording live from ISTELive23. Listen to hear my takeaways.

Today I spoke with Holly Stuart, a former teacher and a current Education Specialist working for Foldscopes. Holly is all about providing equity and access to all teachers and students. This is one reason why she is so passionate about working for Foldscopes! You might also get some horror film suggestions...just saying, Thank you for tuning in! . . . Holly Stuart is passionate about encouraging s...