ClarksRoom

I talk with frequent guest, Travis Field, about his experiences and journey to becoming an administrator in California. As always, you can also view the video stream of this or any podcast at clarksroom.com/video-stream #PodcastEDU #CueAdmin #BetterTogether

I chatted with my friend and Spanish Teacher Alejo. We talked about learning English, the credentialing process, and how lucky we are as educators in America.

A quick update on what is up and coming for season 5 of ClarksRoom.

A new series on the Podcast on ClarksRoom where we ask educators about their one thought on specific topics in the EDU world.

A chance follow on Twitter led me to chatting with Dr. Joe Clark, (@DrJoeClark Superintendent of Nordonia Schools in Ohio and fellow DJ. We talk about lessons learned in everyday life that are applicable in the Edu-Space.

A fun conversation with DJ and Grooms. We used to work together a few years back, but have since moved to other sites. In our minds we have all the answers.

A new series on the Podcast on ClarksRoom where we ask educators about their one thought on specific topics in the EDU world.

A new series on the Podcast on ClarksRoom where we ask educators about their one thought on specific topics in the EDU world.

A new series on the Podcast on ClarksRoom where we ask educators about their one thought on specific topics in the EDU world.

I know it is odd times....but educators, it is our turn to be the ones to help!

A quick thought about how the craziness spills into the educational world.

Bill (@billselak ) and I talk about his many hats, including; K-2 teacher, Director of IT, Musician, Podcaster, Presenter and all around awesome guy!

Brent (@brentcoley ) and I talk about eating lots of meat together with a group way out of our league, his podcast, and the genesis of his new book.

How do you know what you do is impacting people in a positive way? Or are you just hoping it does? A short thought on how reflecting can help us move from hoping to knowing.

Talking with Pam Gildersleeve-Hernandez (@pgilders ) for even 2 minutes you understand she is like the Yoda of the EDU-World. She sheds a little light on the misunderstood world of superintendents, what she would change in education and her transition to the CEO of CUE.

It was a dark rainy day in Chicago, but the conversation was as hot as summer. I had the privilege to sit and chat with Keith Westman (@KeithWestman ) from Otus and meet his team at the Otus Offices in Chicago. It was great conversation about innovation, technology, why talking to a student is better than anything else and how Adam Levine could have been a teacher.

@sallyhoyt is one of those teachers you follow on Twitter because she looks amazing and hear from others that you would die to have your kid in her class. Well, I was lucky enough to win that lottery. Sally and I talk about what she believes is most important in the EDU-world, Safari Live and Global ReadAloud.

Sometimes it can be hard to reach a goal that seems so far down the road, but when we look at what is possible right next door, it can be a much more doable task.

Eric and I talk for quite a while and I realized he is really really smart. He is the Director of Strategic Initiatives for Otus and the creator of the podcast Modern Measures. Eric is also an amazing follow on Twitter at @NoApp4Pedagogy .

It is never a dull conversation when you chat with John Eick especially when it is in your bedroom. It is like the scene from UHF when the janitor drinks from the firehose, hold on and try to take in what you can. We talk about podcast & vlogging (which didn't make the cut), rigidity & flexibility in the edu-sphere, learning by doing, & about 100 other things in this longer podcast.

Mike has had amazing experiences during his time contributing to the EDU world. He drops so much knowledge about his career in 20 minutes, buckle up!

I sit down with two brand new middle schoolers and listen to what they are excited about, what they are nervous about, their advice to 5th graders and advice for parents of new middle schoolers.

ClarksRoom has some changes coming to the podcast over the summer

Sometimes we need to stop over-thinking things and just get into the fight! Thinking before doing is usually a good thing, but sometimes it can lead to paralysis by analysis.

Sometimes we can take lessons from mother nature, sometimes in the form of cute little monkeys. In this episode, I talk about how we are fine with what we have until we look at what someone else has. This is dangerous for our own mental health and for our relationships.

A carcast thought on conferences as I am on my way to Fall Cue.

A quick thought during my drive home on grading and the missing piece of pedagogy. 

Something new on ClarksRoom. A podcast series on my drive...A CARcast. A little thought about your 5.

I jump way up onto a tall soapbox about how we can fail our tweens when it comes to smartphones and social media. This is an extremely important topic we do not talk about much. 

My short thoughts on how to use and not use social media as an educator. Looking to @thebradmontague on Twitter for a great example of what to do. This is episode 2 of a 3 part series on how to navigate social media as an educator and parent.

Right now it seems so much gets blamed on social media, but Internet Trolls are not new. They have been around for a long long time. This is episode 1 of a 3 part series on how to navigate social media as an educator and parent.

DJ [@MrLatcham] and I sit down and chat for a little while about year one reflections. He just finished his first year as a VP after transitioning from the classroom. I just finished my first year as a VP at a new site after being a VP at his site for the previous 4 years. We talk about the goods, the bads, lessons learned and advice for other educators transitioning to an admin role.

In this extended episode, I spend some time chatting with Vernon Renwanz. He is a retired administrator who spent his entire career building up students and staff. Vernon shares his thoughts on what parents should know about the educational system, how to develop new leaders and his one big change of education. He is full of wisdom and this was one of my favorite episodes to date.

I sat down with Lucas Machado [@1LukeMachado] during an afternoon break in sessions at LEAD 3.0 in San Francisco. We talked about origin stories, being middle-management, the role of Ed Tech and how responsibility is much bigger than technology.

I sat down with Mr. Marc Welty, the principal of Kaseberg Elementary, during the Lead 3.0 conference for a quick conversation. We talked about the transition from teacher to administrator, being at a Title 1 school and about how we both are huge data nerds. You can find Mark on Twitter at @mcwelty 

During the Lead 3.0 Conference, I sat down with Brandon Blom [@brandonkblom] and talked about his edujourney, the role of Director of Educational Technology, and what is his thoughts on big ideas in education. 

I sat down with Mr. Field for a few minutes and talked about his journey to the classroom, what it means to teach inquiry-based history and how impactful WEB can be.

A short chat with Mr. Dunn on the importance of school culture and how a single teacher can make an impact. Follow Mr. Dunn on Twitter @mdunnster.

There is so much going on right now in the world and on school campuses. Shootings, walkouts, bullying, hatred, division to name some of the bad stuff. But simple kindness can cure a lot.

Sometimes we need to slow down for the benefit of long-term gain. A quick a thought on how accelerating academic (Honors, Pre-AP, IB, Advanced) courses in middle school can be a negative thing.

Grading is changing...and it is hard for everyone. A quick thought on the changing trends of grading in our schools

In the world of education, data is everywhere, but information is lacking. My thoughts on how administrators can turn move from data rich information poor to information rich.

It is hard to explain what an innovator is in the world of education, I think the term generous orthodoxy does a good job of doing so.

Schools in American haven't really changed since they were created, doesn't there have to be a better way?

When an educator say that "I'm not good with technology", is it just a lame excuse or a cop-out?

Helping people find their own space and valuing others' space is critical to success.

A quick reflection on how unintended consequences of a chance encounter at National CUE changed me for the better. Thanks to Cate, Jen, and Cinnamon.

It has been too long since my last episode, but there are excuses. Once past all of the excuses, I talk about equity with parents.

Talking with my older Canadian brother about Innovation Meet Ups, improving as a professional, and sitting on a school board. Find out more information about the Innovators Meet Ups at https://www.instagram.com/innovatorsmeetup/.

BTSA and leadership training programs have good intentions, but are they truly helpful in growing and training new educators?

Is comparing the United States and Finland's educational system fruitful? Let's take a look at the details.