The SUPERHERO Education Podcast

The Rise of Home Schooling! On this episode, we interviewed Kirk Smith. He is a respected national voice on home schooling. Were excited to get his views on the explosion of home schooling. 

When January 1st hits, many educators reset their education mindset. New goals. Better classroom management! New promotion! Are your educational 2023 goals still on track?

Another great interview. On this episode we were blessed to have Dr. Julianne Cook share her research and best practice in the areas of evaluation, effective feedback, and educator growth. We learned a lot and we are sure educational leaders apply many of the gems she shared.

Meet Ms. Hall. She is one of the best new math teachers we have experienced. Her backgroud is science, but she has a passion for math. We often talk about what new teachers need. Her story is different. She started after the school year was already in motion. Listen as Ms. Hall provides a behind the scenes look at what it takes for a new (new) teacher to become successful. 

Welcome to a new season of the Superhero Education podcast. Welcome to a new school year. Is the teacher shortage real? If so, what can be done to get qualified educators in classrooms?

This is part 2 of our session with State Representative LaKeshia Myers. On this episode we dive deep on the exploratory concept of a four day work week in education. What would be the strengths and weaknessess? We need your feedback.  Feel free to share this podcast. We can be found on Apple, Podbean, and Spotify. 

I am sure you have heard of March Madness for college basketball. Have you heard of March Madness in education? There is a potential proposal on the books to facilitate a takeover of the largest public school district in Wisconsin. We had to bring in State Representative LaKeshia Myers to help us understand the real March Madness that is happening in education. This is part one of honest conversat...

Some would argue there is a weird shift between the relationship of parents and teachers. Where is the bridge to success? Should we explore new ways to form better partnerships? Do traditional practices work in a world still influenced by Covid-19?

Welcome back to the new school year. One thing is very clear. There is a shift in the relationships with parents and school boards. Will these shifts lead to better outcomes?

Welcome back to the place we love! It is the beginning of a new school year. We hope you are excited to make impacts on the children we serve. Educators have a lot on the plate. Covid-19 complicates it! The Superhero Educators share their success tips for  the school year. 

On this episode we discuss supporting our Asian families and students. We shared some of our personal best practices and areas of improvement. Do you think the support looks different for depending on the particular ethnic group?

Teacher morale can be an important topic of discussion. It can easily be overlooked. How do you know if the morale is high or low? Who is most responsible for keep your morale at a high level! We appreciate the work you do! Hopefully, this episode will give you a much needed boost!

The country was divided during the election process. Does the President matter when thinking about your classroom? What did both candidates miss? This is our Presidential episode. Have a great week!

This might be the best and most important episode we have released. The Superhero Educators had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Sutherland and Randee Drew. Both are amazing educators and specialize in the concept of equitable education for all students. Sarah discussed what it takes to make it as a white educator in a majority black school setting. Randee discussed what it takes to make it as a...

On this episode of Superhero Education, we interviewed Margaux Baumgarten. She is an industry leader in the area of supporting diverse work candidates as they join the professional workforce. We discussed specific areas of support, identifying employment, interview skills, and partnering with companies that seek diverse work candidates. You could feel Margaux's passion for helping others throughou...

LGBTQ and the Quest for Educational Equality – The Justin Roby Interview On this episode we discussed the intersection between  LGBTQ social justice and equity within learning institutions. This was a much needed conversation, especially if we believe all children can learn. Hopefully, this powerful episode will spark needed conversations in your school entity.

We were blessed to interview one of the leading educators in the state of Minnesota. She is a personal favorite of the guys from the Superhero Education Podcast! Hanna is a no excuse type of educator and her passion for urban education literally jumps off the page. If you need some mid-year inspiration, this is the episode for you!

On this last day of November, we wanted to make sure we reflected on a November Mindset. November is the month when school gets real. We tried to get into the mind of the best teachers to determine what will be needed educationally in December and the start of the second semester!

On this episode, we interviewed one of our favorite educators. Will Turner is a Dean of Students and one of the most impactful educators we know. Listen to learn how he merges faith, education, and social justice.

On this episode of the Superhero Education Podcast, we reflect upon our new world of virtual learning. What is working? What is not working? We hope this episode motivates you to keeping engaging students at a high level!

We have outlined the details of a successful return to school in the fall for online learning or face to face. The (W) in RENEW stands for What's The Plan. On this episode we discuss what districts can do to make sure all school stakeholders understand the plan in place for the school year!

We have outlined the details of a successful return to school in the fall for online learning or face to face. The second (E) in RENEW stands for Emphasis on Health. On this episode we discuss what districts can do to make technology work in all reopening school options!

We have outlined the details of a successful return to school in the fall. The (N) in RENEW stands for Needs Technology. On this episode we discuss what districts can do to make technology work in all reopening school options!

We have outlined the details of a successful return to school in the fall. The (E) in RENEW stands for Expert communication. On this episode we discuss what expert communication sound like! how does your district model Expert communication?

It is almost time to head back to school. Remember the word RENEW. We have outlined the details of a successful return to school in the fall. The (R) in RENEW stands for Relationships! On this episode we explore the importance of Relationships for face to face, hybrid models, or virtual learning opportunities. Our next podcast will focus on the the (E) in Renew, which stands for Expert communicati...