The Education Biz Podcast

Happy New Year!  In this episode, I define culturally responsive teaching, and briefly talk about the incredible value and results of being a proactive culturally responsive campus!  Your students don't have time to waste, and your teachers need tools! Remember to visit www.pressing-onward.org for information on ordering your free book (if you are an administrator) and information on the Grace, Gr...

In this bonus episode, Jenn gives 5 things you need to be doing now as a teacher or administrator to ensure a proactive 2021!  We are done being reactive, but you have to be ready to thrive in 2021!  REST RECHARGE SEPARATE FROM STRESS SERVE REFLECT This episode dives into these important disciplines for you personal and professional sanity and success! And if you are more of a reader, catch this b...

"The students themselves were surprised by how much their learning environment affected their learning!" In this episode, we heard from Dr. Yanira Oliveras Ortiz, and her fascinating research on the impact of environment and learning.  Although her research is done with VLK Architects and the actual physical space the students are given, perhaps the more interesting piece is that the teachers had...

In this interview with Assistant Principal, Kathryn Humer, she emphasizes the power and impact of consistency. When students have a clear target to hit in instruction, classroom behavior and participation, they are set up to reach academic success. Kathryn explains what this looks like in a middle school classroom, and what can happen if consistency isn't there. You can find her on Twitter @khazza...

In this episode, we want to give a huge shout out to the educators making a difference! Hear appreciation from students and teachers alike, as well as my own appreciation as Tate's mom! Educators are sacrificing more and making a difference in 2020, and we want to say thank you!!!

I absolutely loved this interview.  New Superintendent, Scott Drue, discusses his turnaround process as a principal at Aloha Park school in Beaverton, Oregon. With 85% students living in poverty, 33 languages spoken in the school, and a 50% attrition rate in the staff, he had his work cut out for him, but he put in the transformative work and changed the climate of the school, and now leads the di...

In this episode, the inspirational founder and director of the Earhart Club, Angus Williams, takes us through the importance of guiding students to find their own voice, before the world tells them what their voice should be.  His organization, The Earhart Club, is making a powerful impact on girls in the Kentucky area. Hear his story and his passion! You can find more information about the Earhar...

Enjoy my conversation with Tate as we get his insight as to the messages students receive from teachers. Sometimes, it's good to take a listen to the students! 

In this episode, I'm so pleased to introduce my friend and colleague, Dr. Shauna Sobers. In this episode, Dr. Sobers dives into reserving judgment, assuming positive intent, and communicating well across cultural differences. I had the privilege of creating a course, Cultural Competency in the Classroom , with Shauna, that addresses so many of these difficult topics. You can find information on th...

Jenny Stumbaugh, Director of Professional Development in Los Fresnos Consolidated ISD has been in the thick of the COVID-19 Crisis in South Texas. She brings us some interesting insight into this current issue, and talks about the importance of culture in this South Texas town. She is an experienced teacher, principal and now director. She loves and cares deeply for her community and district, and...

As a high school student, Kieran was involved in theatre, art, track and field, and fashion club! She is currently attending Tarrant County College to achieve her Associates degree in Social Work, and she plans to transfer to a university afterwards. She is also super ambitious and while she is in school, she is preparing to launch her small business called MadeByKCharee within the next handful of...

"When you build a relationship, you have to be prepared to change a little bit. If you just decide that you're doing it your way and not willing to change at all, you're not going to build a relationship. It's the same in your classroom." Wow! In this episode, Mr. Aristo Torres, Principal of Faith Family Academy Elementary, Oak Cliff in Dallas, TX gives us some great words of wisdom on what it tak...

In this episode, Jenn introduces herself and explains the podcast! Get ready to be inspired, encouraged, and challenged as you listen to Teaching By Reaching, and YOU become an empowered classroom superhero! Here's how to get more information about Jenn and Pressing Onward, LLC! www.pressing-onward.org Social Media:  FB: @pressingonwardblog    IG: jenn_kleiber    Twitter: @onwardpressing

In this episode, I couldn't jump ahead to our interviews until I addressed the elephant in the room - virtual learning! We are in our 3rd week of virtual learning in my house, and I have learned a lot from the parent perspective as well.  Here are 3 things to focus on when facilitating virtual learning: 1) Assume Positive Intent 2) Build an Alliance - you and your students are on the same team! Pa...