Appetite for Instruction

This episode features three talented educators, who also happen to be published authors. Dionne Joseph, Kellee Moye and Whitney Norton share their love of reading and how they use their passion to inspire students.

We have to take care of ourselves to best help others. Listen to this episode to learn more about resources available through the Cigna healthcare plan, Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Mondays, calm rooms, and more.

Listen to this episode to learn what's available for teachers and students to see if you've missed a valuable resource, and for some helpful tips on engaging students online.

The holidays can be hard on anyone, but especially students whose families are struggling to satisfy life's basic needs: food, shelter and clothing. Today's guests offer insight into the lives of our students experiencing homelessness and they provide some helpful tips to consider when planning supports.

Listen to this episode to hear two teachers discuss how they are making meaningful connections.

Listen to this episode to see why giving students a voice is important to their education and personal growth.

From Nearpod to Flipgrid and even Webcam Peek-a-boo, listen to this episode to learn how they are engaging their students.

Check out this episode to learn more about the Latinos in Action program and how it builds leaders within their school communities.

The foundation to coaching and teaching requires relationship building. Listen to this episode to hear what these two head coaches say helps be them be successful.

Our guests are participants in the Hollyhock Fellowship and share what they've learned about improving equity and increasing student voice in their classrooms.

Paschall encourages educators to teach with a sense of purpose rather than with a sense of urgency. Listen to this episode to hear what makes him an outstanding educator.

Flexibility and being a life-long learner helped Catherine Mohr pivot to distance learning when the novel COVID-19 forced school closures.

"Try anything and everything to make lessons fun and engaging" is Justin MacDonald's and Desiree Seigle's motto. Listen to this episode to learn more about the competitions, PBL and relationships with colleagues.

Rooted in a love for their school, Jimmy and Amanda Jones wanted to help build a positive school culture. The two developed a social media campaign and, with administration's consent, went to work on executing it. (Recorded Oct. 30, 2019)

These two teachers emphasize the value of Benjamin Franklin's quote, "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." Creating live history lessons, students learn the content. Listen to Will Ogle and Chris Barnett discuss their creation. (Recorded Oct. 23, 2019)

This episode celebrates OCPS' historic decision to proclaim October a month-long annual observance of the history and related civil rights movement of gay rights.

Loading students' financial toolbox, Bill Daniel's lessons have lifelong value.

From raining in the classroom to making a lung model, Lainie and Katherine Owen use hands-on learning and create cross-curricular lessons to make learning memorable.

Having a family member that works with you, or teaches the same subject, can be quite helpful. Today’s guests feature a mother and daughter who teach the same subject at different levels and schools and a husband and wife who teach the same grade level at the same school . Beth Askins coached her daughter, […]

Listen to the podcast to hear Karen Bilak and Denise Bustamante discuss their school’s unique qualities.

As the district commemorates its 150 anniversary, Chartine and Tammi celebrate their combined 70 years of experience within OCPS.

No matter a student’s disability, these three teachers work to ensure all students feel a sense of belonging.

Kyle Dencker and Priscilla Reyes discuss the importance of mastering problem solving and how computer science helps students learn this valuable life skill.

Learn why Melissa Pappas, the current Orange County Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year, chose to teach students who cannot advocate for themselves.