Time for Teachership

In this solo episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, host Lindsay Lyons explores several influential change leadership theories and examines how they can strengthen staff discourse, shared decision-making, and transformational school improvement. Drawing from her doctoral research in leadership and change, as well as her experience supporting turnaround schools, Lindsay shares practical frame...

In this powerful episode of Time for Teachership , Lindsay Lyons speaks with Dr. Aditya Nagrath, founder of Elephant Learning, about transforming how we teach and experience mathematics. Together, they challenge the traditional view of math as memorization and computation and reframe it as a language for solving real-world problems . From addressing math anxiety to bridging learning gaps for older...

In this powerful episode of the Time for Teachership podcast, Lindsay Lyons talks with Dr. Darla Bishop , educator, public health advocate, and author, about how families and schools can partner together to build financially confident kids from preschool through adolescence . Dr. Bishop shares why children are the carriers of social change , how everyday errands can become rich financial literacy...

In this episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, Lindsay Lyons talks with Christina Hidek , founder of PTO Answers and author of The Principal's Parent Group Playbook , about how schools are overlooking one of their greatest assets: parent groups. Christina shares why PTOs and PTAs are often misunderstood, under-leveraged, and poorly supported—and how school leaders and teachers can transform...

In this episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast , host Lindsay Lyons welcomes picture book author and illustrator Molly Arbuthnott for a rich conversation about why picture books are not the "bottom rung" of reading—but the top . This episode is part of a special mini-series for educators and families focused on how to support children's reading lives. Molly shares how picture books create spa...

In this powerful episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast , host Lindsay Lyons sits down with therapeutic school principal and psychologist Doug Bolton to explore a timely question: What if our definition of success in schools is actually harming kids, families, and educators? Doug shares research-backed insights on the youth mental health crisis, the unintended consequences of achievement-driv...

Most schools are collaborating. But very few are collaborating in a way that systematically elevates instruction for every teacher and every student . In this episode, guest Kurtis Hewson breaks down the  Collaborative Team Meeting (CTM) —a deceptively simple structure that becomes the engine of a school's entire support system. You'll learn how CTMs sit inside a larger four-layer collaboration mo...

What if "student voice" isn't the goal? In this episode, guest Adam Fletcher reframes the conversation around  Meaningful Student Involvement —a deeper, more transformative approach built on student–adult partnerships, confronting adultism, and cultivating personal engagement from kindergarten through graduation. Adam argues that education is not just preparation for democracy—it is the bedrock of...

In this guest episode, Leah Ellis shares with Lindsay how a simple moment with her 4-year-old during the pandemic sparked a movement where kids don't just learn about leadership… they practice it now by starting real businesses, solving real community problems, and seeing themselves as capable change-makers today. You'll hear how Leah uses the improv mindset of "Yes, and…" to coach youth ideas wit...

What if students weren't just "given a voice," but shared real power in how schools operate? In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Ana, Jacoby, and Lindsey from UP for Learning to explore what youth–adult partnership actually looks like in practice—and how it's transforming schools at the classroom, district, and even state policy level. You'll hear how students and adults work side-by-side thro...

In this powerful episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast , host Lindsay Lyons speaks with educator  Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver about teaching social studies through the lens of justice, literacy, and belonging. Caitlin shares what it means to teach during challenging times—supporting students facing food insecurity, immigration detention, and political rhetoric affecting their communities. Despite...

How do teachers respond when students appear to have little or no background knowledge about a topic? In this episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast , host and instructional coach  Lindsay Lyons explores strategies for helping students connect new learning to their lived experiences. Rather than viewing students as lacking knowledge, she encourages educators to expand their definition of back...

How can schools help students practice democracy—not just learn about it ? In this episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast , host Lindsay Lyons sits down with civic education researcher Dr. Sarah Burnham to explore how classrooms can cultivate the habits of democracy, civic engagement, and critical consciousness in young people. Dr. Burnham, a researcher at Center for Information and Research...

Talking with young people about difficult current events—especially those involving immigration enforcement, protests, and community fear—can feel overwhelming for educators and families. In this episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast , host Lindsay Lyons sits down with education leaders Kara Pranikoff and Dr. Eric Soto‑Shed to discuss how teachers and caregivers can support students navigati...

Welcome to the Time for Teachership Podcast! In this inspiring episode, Iuri Melo, therapist, educator, and founder of School Pulse, joins Lindsay to explore how schools, families, and students can proactively cultivate joy, positive relationships, and mental wellness. Iuri shares his 20+ years of experience in therapy and his work with thousands of students, highlighting the importance of shiftin...

Welcome to Episode 250 of the Time for Teachership podcast! 🎉 In this milestone episode, Lindsay explores how stories and civic imagination can help educators, leaders, families, and students co-construct shared values — and ultimately build meaningful community agreements for how we want to be together. Inspired by the powerful book Practicing Futures: A Civic Imagination Handbook by Peter Lászl...

What does it take to build a classroom culture where students truly believe: I belong here. I can master rigorous challenges. My ideas make an impact. In this energizing conversation, Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab Learning, joins Lindsay on the  Time for Teachership podcast to explore how educators can intentionally cultivate what she calls STEM identity — not just in STEM classrooms, but ac...

Last week, I had the incredible honor of speaking with Zaretta Hammond about cognitive justice, instructional equity, and rebuilding students' learning power. If you haven't listened to Episode 247 yet, I strongly encourage you to go back and start there. In this episode, I do something a little different. I reflect — in real time — on a moment in our conversation where Zaretta stopped me and chal...

What does it really take to lead meaningful change in schools — not just adopt new strategies, but fundamentally shift practice? In this powerful conversation, Zaretta Hammond joins Lindsay on the  Time for Teachership podcast to discuss her latest book, Rebuilding Students' Learning Power: Teaching for Instructional Equity and Cognitive Justice . Together, we explore what it means to pursue cogni...

One-off workshops rarely create lasting change in classrooms. In this episode of the Time For Teachership podcast, Lindsay shares a practical Google Doc template designed to support teacher teams in ongoing, meaningful professional learning. She walks through a structured approach called Group Implementation Coaching Sessions, showing how coaching, feedback, and inquiry can help teachers refine th...

What does it look like to coach teachers with humanity, curiosity, and care—especially in today's demanding educational landscape? In this episode of the Time for Teachership podcast, Lindsay welcomes back Dr. Jacobē Bell to explore what it truly means to take a humanizing approach to instructional coaching . Drawing on her experience coaching instructional coaches across multiple contexts, Dr. Be...

How can educators gather meaningful data that actually reflects student thinking—without over-relying on benchmarks or labels? In this episode of the Time for Teachership podcast, Lindsay is joined by Dr. Jana Lee to explore how teachers, coaches, and instructional leaders can collect and analyze data that shows what students truly understand, how they're thinking, and where learning breaks down....

What is instructional coaching—really? And how can coaches meet teachers where they are without forcing everyone into the same coaching mold? In this episode of the Time For Teachership podcast, Lindsay is joined by Chrissy Beltran, instructional coaching expert, host of Instructional Coaching with Miss B , and author of an upcoming ASCD book on differentiated coaching. Together, they unpack what...

In today's episode with special guest Mary Kelly, Lindsay discusses student agency, and how it's relevant to trade schools today.     Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share!   Get In Touch With Mary Kelly: Website: http://www.stratatech.com     Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/242   Lindsay's Links: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons  Ins...

In today's solo episode, Lindsay is sharing her thoughts and takeaways from the book POV about how educators can lead change in turnaround/low-performing schools. Hope you enjoy!     Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share!   Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/241