Beers in the Attic Podcast

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Just two guys who don't look like educators who like to talk about their shared interests and experiences in education, and whatever else we want! Between the two of us, we have 20 years of experience (yes we are young) and love what we do. Grab a beer or drink of choice, sit, and take a listen.

Broc Arnaiz


    • Oct 11, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Season 3: Episode 2 "I'm Happy When You're Happy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 35:41


    In this episode Dom and Broc discuss raising kids, societal norms, and how that transitions into supporting their dreams and aligning that with your students and staff. Success will look different for everyone and thats ok. Celebrate it. At the end of the day, we are happy when you are happy. 

    BITA Relaunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 44:16


    In this episode Dom and Broc discuss the relaunch of the Beers in the Attic podcast. COVID is finally over and its time to make some changes. In this episode you'll understand the pause between seasons and the importance of your personal pause, find your why, and enjoy some talk at the water cooler...because its not always about work. 

    Season 2: Episode 6 "Tele Me Sumthin"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 45:14


    In this episode, Dom and Broc meet with Emily Smith. She is the founder and CEO of Teleteachers, an EdTech company that delivers online special education instruction, related services, and access to content for students. 

    Season 2: Episode 5 "Why"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 43:58


    In this episode, Dom and Broc speak with Amy Fast an Assistant Principal in Oregan and author of, "Its the Mission, Not the Mandates." We discuss finding your "Why" in education and how that ties into your schools' mission and vision and sets the foundation for the overall culture at your site. 

    Season 2: Episode 4 "Circle Up"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 45:14


    In this episode, Dom and Broc speak with Brad Weinstein, author of "Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice." We discuss the restorative justice process in schools, how to reset yourself with repeat offenders, and the importance of never giving up to fully understand and reach the student.

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    Season 2: Episode 3 "You've Had An Extra Pair of Gold Gloves This Whole Time?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 35:09


    In this episode Dom and Broc meet with Rick Ramirez, a former U.S. Marine, Golden Glove Boxer, and Teacher of the Year award winner. We discuss how to connect with students and establishing your "Why" in education.

    Season 2: Episode 2 "Interview with a Pirate"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 28:42


    In this episode, Dom and Broc meet with Dave Burgess, an amazing educator and author of "Teach Like A Pirate." We discuss teaching with passion, utilizing your "edge time" to build rapport with students, and teaching fundamental skills. 

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    Season 2: Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 30:05


    Dominique and Broc discuss what its like to go back to work in a distance learning format and remind their listeners to not by hypercritical of themselves, stay excited, reach out to parents, and communication in this time...is KEY! 

    Episode 13- "Self Assess...ing"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 19:09


    In this episode Dominique and Broc discuss the end of the year and ask for you to reflect on how you were treated during this pandemic, who you were when this started and where you are know. Also, think about conducting a self assess...ment, with someone you trust, and think critically about yourself as an educator. 

    Episode 12- "TEACHING, engage!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 29:04


    In this episode Dominique and Broc discuss the last few weeks of school during distance learning and a focus on finishing the year strong, reflecting on what you did well and where to get better in this process as an educator, and how to get students excited to start the new year...from home. 

    Episode 11- "I'm Zoomed Out"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 30:34


    In this episode of the podcast Dominique and Broc talk about zoom fatigue during this distance learning process, how to make time for yourself, and the importance of a schedule while we're stuck at home....oh and getting plenty of sun. 

    Episode 10- "Whats my grade again, whats my grade again?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 38:20


    In this episode Dominique and Broc discuss what it means to give students another chance in education..."it's never too late to learn." What do assessments look like in your classroom, do students get another chance, and how to help build confidence in kids? 

    Episode 9: "Woosah"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 33:46


    In this episode, Dominique and Broc discuss the future of education in a distance learning environment, how to deal with failure, your ego, and being ok with the idea of "starting over." 

    Episode 8: Having Fundamental and Universal Norms "F.U.N." in Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 37:56


    In this episode Dominique and Broc discuss how having F.U.N. in education can help to foster meaningful relationships with students and staff, set norms, boundaries, and help you find the "fun" in the day-to-day. 

    Beers in the Attic Podcast-Episode 7: I am What I am

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 38:54


    In this episode Broc and Dom dive into students and the teacher perspective when we all dive into this distance learning process. How do you develop an identity and gain a sense of who you are? 

    Beers in the Attic Podcast-Episode 6: "Know Thy Self"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 47:25


    In this episode, Broc and Dom discuss telling, owning and understanding your "story" to develop meaningful relationships. Also, they got some new merch and went live...just sayin'. 

    Beers in the Attic Podcast-Episode 5: "Back to School, Back to School..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 21:25


    In this episode Broc and Dom have a conversation that centers around what we're watching, what you can do for you while we enter this Distance Learning Environment, and this idea of no longer "trying...." Do it, or don't. 

    Beers in the Attic-Episode 4: To my Seniors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 26:48


    In this podcast Broc and Dominique discuss what the current "senior experience" looks like for thousands across America. What was it like when you were a senior? How can you pass on positivity not only to seniors but to anyone going through this quarantine right now. 

    Beers in the Attic Podcast-Episode 3: I'm not tired you're tired

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 30:55


    In this episode, Broc and Dominique discuss compassion fatigue and what that really looks like for people regardless of who you have waiting for you at home. 

    Beers in the Attic Podcast-Episode 2: Everyone's a Critic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 33:07


    In this episode, Broc and Dominique discuss feedback and criticism, what to do with it, and how we handle it. 

    Beers in the Attic Podcast-Episode 1: Is it Pam or Pan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 15:19


    In their very first episode together Dominique and Broc discuss the current state of affairs with COVID as educators, dealing with their kids at home as full-time parents and anything else they want. Give it a listen.

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