Where The Whiteboards Are

Jacob flies solo and he takes WTWA on the road to meet with a group of experienced teachers to talk about teaching middle school and elementary school students.

The WTWA gang chats about some the fun and unexpected things that have popped up in their teaching experiences.

The WTWA gang (sans Eric) delves into the topic of late and the many approaches they have seen over their careers. They explore what works and what should never be tried ever again....but probably will.

The WTWA gang, sans Eric, chat about what grades are supposed to be and what they actually end up being.

The WTWA gang and Misty talk about the old teacher adage of "Not Smiling Before Christmas" and if there is any truth to it. Our answers might just surprise you!!

The WTWA gang talk with Misty about what it like to be a teacher of your own children. She shares the many upsides of having your kids in your school and a few of the awkward disadvantages too. We have a great conversation the explores her role as mom to her kids and school-mom to many other students and novice teachers too,

The WTWA gang sit down with an expert of business education and all around amazing colleague to talk about of business education, FBLA, GOCAPS, and Career and Technical Education (CTE).

Eric took the WTWA podcast on the road to the annual MMEA (Missouri Music Educators Association) conference. Eric chats with Dan who served as his cooperating teacher during student teaching experience about the his role as a cooperating teacher cultivating the next generation of music educators.

The WTWA gang sit back down with Kay and Mitzi, two of the most masterful teachers in the education field, to talk about their experiences in supporting people who are new to field of education. Be sure to check out our BONUS episode in which Eric chats with his cooperating teacher from his student teacher days that is also releasing.

The WTWA gang sits down with two retired teachers that are still actively serving as educators in some form in their communities. These masterful teachers share insights into how education has changed for better and worse. They also share heartfelt insights into what it takes to be successful in an industry where many people are leaving. This a great episode for education newcomers, the seasoned p...

Eric takes WTWA on the road to Chicago, as he attends the 77th annual Midwest Clinic, THE international band and orchestra conference. He reflects on his strategies for getting the most of his experience at a massive conference and what he hopes to gain from the many offerings for professional development.

This is the firth and final episode in the Summer Session Series where the WTWA gang answer questions about a plethora of topics. In this episode you can get to know the WTWA gang as they answer the fluffiest questions yet.

This is the third episode in the Summer Session Series where the WTWA gang answer questions about certain topics. In this episode you can get to know the WTWA gang (sans Eric) as they answer questions about student trends.

This is the second episode in the Summer Session Series where the WTWA gang answer questions about certain topics. In this episode you can get to know the WTWA gang (sans Eric) as they answer questions about their lives during the school day.

This is the first episode in the Summer Session Series where the WTWA gang answer questions about certain topics. In this episode you can get to know the WTWA gang (sans Eric) as they answer questions about their lives outside of school.

The WTWA gang look back on their first year of podcasting together, going over the highs and lows of the past year of the podcast. They also discuss the future goals and plans for Where the Whiteboards Area.

The WTWA share some teachers hacks to make your life as a teacher just a little bit easier but along the way they get sucked down funny rabbit-holes and topic detours that everyone has come to love.

Ah, the sweet sound of the final school bell, marking the start of summer break for teachers. But what really happens when the classroom doors close and the students head home for the summer? In this episode, we take you behind the scenes to uncover the truth about teachers' summer break. Join us as the WTWA gang explore the lesser-known aspects of teachers' lives during this seemingly end...

Join the WTWA gang as they gather for an insightful discussion centered around a crucial question: "What single change would we make to improve the education system?" Prepare for an engaging and lively episode as the WTWA crew, known for their authentic, heartfelt humor, shares their candid perspectives. Not only will you be treated to their thought-provoking responses, but also enjoy some...

The WTWA gang gets real in this requested episode! They discuss what it's like to be a teacher and not have free access to a bathroom. This hilarious episode heavily on TMI. Thanks to Jasmine Claros for the episode suggestion!!

The WTWA discuss changes in their careers for for 23-34 school year along with why people are leaving the education industry.

The WTWA gang discusses what teachers really think about snow days, their rituals to evoke a snow day, and how they spend those glorious days away from school.

Half of the WTWA gang sit down with four former students to discuss life outside of high school and share interesting happening we were unaware of during there days as students.

The WTWA gang sits down with a recent music education graduate to discuss her takes on student teaching.

Eric leads Amanda and Jacob in a thought provoking conversation regarding neuroscience and how we learn and approach education. We react to topics brought up in the Inquiring Minds podcast that references How We Learn: Why Brains Learn Better Than Any Machine . . . for Now by Stanislas Dehaene.