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We’re sampling innovation in education through interviews with real teachers straight from the classrooms of Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL.

Appetite for Instruction

  • Dec 21, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 31m AVG DURATION
  • 24 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Appetite for Instruction

You have something amazing to say; just start writing – Episode 32

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 33:53


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.

Taking care of one’s self is important too – Episode 31

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 30:05


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.

Tech tips to engage learners – Episode 30

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 43:00


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.

Giving thanks and understanding students’ needs – Episode 29

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 32:44


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.

Overcoming obstacles and finding solutions – Episode 28

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 28:15


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

Taking care of the whole child – Episode 27

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 32:44


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

Thinking outside the box – Episode 26

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 28:28


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

Celebrating culture – Episode 25

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 27:17


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

Coaching for success or coaches mix it up – Episode 24

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 28:40


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.

Hollyhock: One heck of an experience – Episode 23

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 32:39


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

Teaching with purpose – Episode 22

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 25:23


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.

Be open, be calm, be flexible and ask for help – Episode 21

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 31:08


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

Super Bowl and Final Four science showdown – Episode 20

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 30:19


"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.

Engaging the community – Episode 19

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 30:04


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)

The classrooms where it happens – Episode 18

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 36:37


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)

All students are valued – Episode 17

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 30:01


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.

Show me the money – teaching financial literacy – Episode 16

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 40:07


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

Episode 15 – Living the dream

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 32:02


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.

All in the Family – Episode 14

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 34:15


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, […]

Engineering classroom learning – Episode 13

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 30:29


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

Veteran teachers share longevity secret – Episode 12

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 30:42


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

How being inclusive builds a positive school culture – Episode 11

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 29:48


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

Teaching the code to problem solving – Episode 10

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 35:41


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

OCPS’ 2020 Teacher of the Year shares her intense focus on students with special needs – Episode 9

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 32:15


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

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