ESSDACK EDventure Cast

Students of St. Johns Applied Business class participated in bringing to life a project using real world applications. Lucille M. Hall Museum owns the building and is next door to the restaurant. They wanted to do some thing with the location. They reached out to principal Josh Meyer, teachers Terra Kinnamon and Susan Patterson where then brought on board. The project for this class, draw up a working business plan and help bring Tiger Town Pizza, which the students named after running a contest, to life. In this episode hosts Jaime and Glen had the chance to chat with three of the five students, Jaden Reed, Liam Lanterman, and Cashe McVey, about this unique experience of bringing real-wold business into the classroom. Connect with St. John-Hudson USD 350 St. John-Hudson USD 350 Facebook Twitter Chat with our hosts! Jaime on Twitter Glen on Twitter

Mid December Jaime and Glen got the chance to catch up with Laura Gilchrist to chat about ParentCamps. Laura shares how to host one, the benefits of hosting your own ParentCamp, and shares some of her experiences with ParentCamps. Connect with ParentCamp https://www.parentcamp.org/ https://twitter.com/ParentCamp https://www.facebook.com/parentcamp How can you find Laura on Social Media? https://twitter.com/LauraGilchrist4 https://www.instagram.com/lauragilchrist4/ Chat with the hosts of EDventure Cast, they'd love to hear from you! https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi

Students of Brett Marrs woodshop class at USD 261 Campus High School, are in their third year of building handmade toys for Toys for Tots. They expect to deliver 500 of these so needy kids will have a toy for Christmas. On this episode, we get a chance to catch up with Brett and chat about this year's project. Thinking of doing something similar at your school but need a little help getting started? bmarrs@usd261.com Find out more about Campus High School USD 261. http://usd261.com/campus/ https://twitter.com/chs_activities How can you connect with our host of EDventure Cast? https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi

Kali Witek creator of Mindful Movement is our guest for episode 25. Young children need exercise for physical health, but exercise can also promote social-emotional well-being. Mindful Movement exercises help children control their bodies, relax their minds and develop self-calming skill through deep breathing. In addition, these activities promote the development of executive function by targeting working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility. Want to connect with Kali or have questions about Mindful Movement? knalstrom@gmail.com What can ESSDACK do for you? https://www.essdack.org/ https://twitter.com/ESSDACK Connect with our hosts! They'ed love to hear from you. https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi

Since the inception of Gaggle as a student email provider in 1998, the company has grown significantly adding products that help schools create safe learning environments. In this episode, Gretchen Thompson Regional VP of Sales joins host Jaime and Glen to discuss what Gaggle is and shares some stories of success saving lives. How can you connect with Gaggle? https://www.gaggle.net/ https://twitter.com/Gaggle_K12 https://www.facebook.com/GaggleK12 Have an idea for a podcast or just want to connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast? https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi

We believe that helping struggling at-risk students be successful is one of the most powerful things we can do as part of the Kansans Can Vision. James is principal of Derby Hills Elementary in Derby, Kansas, a Trauma Sensitive School that lowered its discipline referrals from 500 a year to under 200. He also speaks across the country on Trauma Sensitive Schools, highlighting the success he and his staff have experienced in Derby. PostShow/PreShow Learn a little something about our hosts and their weekends Staci's big news - 1:48 Jaime's exciting weekend - 4:41 Glen zigzags the state - 8:29 James Moffett Interview - 11:40 What are Wednesday morning mixed groups - 12:47 Kansas vs Nation poverty and trauma work - 16:07 Trauma-informed for all kids - 19:24 Manage self-care - 22:00 Do teachers have to unlearn - 24:22 When is the right time to problem solve - 26:07 Getting not only teachers involved - 28:50 Going the second-mile - 30:28 What went into rewriting the schools' mission statement - 34:54 AhHa moment at the conference - 35:35 How does progress happen - 37:02 Managing time at school and conferences - 38:00 James' final thoughts - 40:35 How can you connect with James? https://twitter.com/DHEPrincipal https://www.facebook.com/james.moffett.50 Want to connect with the hosts? Jaime Howard https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH Staci Eddy https://twitter.com/StaciEddy0402 Glen Duran https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi Find ESSDACK, we'd love to hear from you! https://www.essdack.org/ https://twitter.com/ESSDACK

"My passion is helping educators build a firm foundation of reading skills that empowers all children to become forever learners." Jane Seward ESSDACK Literacy Consultant Jane Seward is our guest for Ep. 22 of EDventure Cast. She facilitates learning in Pathways to Reading and is the author of Literacy Learning Stations card decks. Find out Jane's "WHY" for her passion for teaching kids the skills to becoming forever learners. How can you find Jane's Literacy Learning Stations? https://shop.essdack.org/display/author/Jane%20Seward Looking for information about Jane's workshop? https://essdk.me/LiteracyLearningStationsworkshop Jane Seward https://www.essdack.org/JaneSeward https://twitter.com/JaneSeward2 https://www.facebook.com/literacylearningstations Hosts of EDventure Cast Jaime Howard https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH Glen Duran https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi

Mark French is the Principal at Gatewood Elementary in the Hopkins Public Schools in Minnesota. He is involved with #principalsinaction and the #goodnewscalloftheday. He embraces social media, it's what the kids do so what better way to get to know what they are into. How can you find Mark on the web? https://principalfrench.com https://twitter.com/PrincipalFrench Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast Jaime Howard https://essdk.me/jaimehoward https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH Glen Duran https://essdk.me/glenduran https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi

Inspired Leadership has trained thousands of individuals and a multitude of schools and organizations on energy, engagement, and leadership. Their mission is to assist you in magnifying your INner greatness. By increasing you awareness and uncovering thoughts and actions impeding your journey, you can create a life and culture you want. Come along with hosts Jaime Howard and Glen Duran as they have a sit-down chat with Rachel Thalmann, Certified Professional Coach & Writer. Connect with Rachel https://twitter.com/RachelThalmann https://inspiredleadershipwithin.com/blog/ INspired Leadership https://inspiredleadershipwithin.com/#home https://shop.essdack.org/display/cat/INspired%20Leadership Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast Jaime Howard https://essdk.me/jaimehoward https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH Glen Duran https://essdk.me/glenduran https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi

Jaime and Glen talk school redesign and more with their guest Kim Herron, Innovation Coach at Eisenhower Elementary in the McPherson USD 418 school district. Connect with Kim https://twitter.com/herronfive https://www.facebook.com/kherron5 Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast: Jaime Howard https://essdk.me/jaimehoward https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH Glen Duran https://essdk.me/glenduran https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi

On this episode of ESSDACK's EDventure Cast; hosts Jaime and Glen catch up with the host of the STEM Everyday podcast Chris Woods. They discuss a wide range of topics from education to his grandpa's connection to the Moon rover. How can you connect with Chris Woods? http://dailystem.com/ https://twitter.com/dailystem https://www.instagram.com/dailystem/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2qR4oqWdhIKgA6a3ByJ_Q Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast: Jaime Howard https://essdk.me/jaimehoward https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH Poor little Pup https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH/status/1021929471400665089 Glen Duran https://essdk.me/glenduran https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi

On this episode of EDventure Cast, recently at ESSDACK's 2018 Podstock conference hosts Jaime and Glen got to looking around and realized they had visited with a lot of attendees either on a Destination EDventure of EDventure Cast so what a better time to catch up. Find guests of episode 17 of EDventure Cast: Jill Weber Destination EDventure | The Pilot Episode | feat. Jill Weber https://youtu.be/sEspFymmsnk https://twitter.com/JillWebs http://aviewoftheweb.blogspot.com/ Brent Kerr https://twitter.com/brent_kerr1 http://brentkerrbuilds.com/ Derek Schutte https://twitter.com/coachschutte T.J. Warsnak https://twitter.com/thewarsnak The Best Podstock Session Intro EVER! https://www.facebook.com/ESSDACK/videos/10156289201376675/ Destination EDventure: 011 | Wings, Learning, Fun | The Middle East Wing Challenge https://essdk.me/DE11MiddleEastWingChallenge Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast: Jaime Howard https://essdk.me/jaimehoward https://twitter.com/Cala

What a joy it was to interview the 2018 Kansas Teacher of the Year Samantha Neill from USD 313 Buhler High School where she teaches English. She was one of eight finalist for the honor. Samantha's first interview was with Buhler High School where she has been for 15 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in English and secondary education in 2002 from Emporia State University. In 2008, Neill received her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Wichita State University. How can you connect with Samantha? https://twitter.com/SJNeill13 https://bhs.usd313.org/apps/news/article/811090 https://www.ksde.org/Home/Quick-Links/News-Room/buhler-high-school-teacher-named-2018-kansas-teacher-of-the-year Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast: Jaime Howard https://essdk.me/jaimehoward https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH Glen Duran https://essdk.me/glenduran https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi

James is the principal of Derby Hills Elementary School in Derby, Kansas. Throughout his career, Moffett has taught various demographic groups, observing the differences and similarities in effective instructional and behavioral strategies. Ultimately, James realized what we all know meaningful relationships enhance behavior and academic success. He often threw around the words “grit” and “perseverance” but after viewing the movie documenting Jim Sporleder’s work in Washington Paper Tigers, it came full circle. Since then, James has worked to create a trauma-informed and trauma-responsive environment at Derby Hills, encompassing safe spots, mindfulness, self-regulation, and an explicit SEL curriculum. How can you connect with James? https://twitter.com/DHEPrincipal Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast: Jaime Howard https://essdk.me/jaimehoward https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH Glen Duran https://essdk.me/glenduran https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi

Hosts Jaime and Glen would like to introduce the newest member of the ESSDACK team, Carmen Zeisler. Carmen brings a unique perspective to ESSDACK with her over twenty years of experience in education both in the US and abroad. We get to chat with her where that one or two places might have been where she taught outside the US and what she is looking forward to at ESSDACK. Teaching Related Experience: Teacher Advisor Council at KSDE, Spirit of Discovery & Imagination National Board, Presidential Award for Excellence Nominee, Leader of Character Counts & written over $8,000 in educational grants Grade/Subject she has taught: 4th/5th-grade Teacher at Roosevelt, 3rd-grade Teacher at Eisenhower, Kindergarten Teacher at American School of Brasilia, Brazil – 9th-grade Teacher at American Institute of Monterrey-Mexico Personal Interests: Traveling the World, Reading books, Helping plan IF Gathering in McPherson County, and having a good cup of coffee. How can you connect

Today's guest is Randy Nelson, Superintendent of Schools for the La Crosse school district in Wisconson. We chat about their Health Science Academy. The Health Science Academy is a two-year program preparing high school juniors and seniors for education and careers in the health science industry. The program provides thematic instruction, career exploration, job shadows, clinical experience, health science labs, mentoring by health professionals, research, certification and internship opportunities for students. The Health Science Academy was kicked off in the fall of 2009 through a partnership between the La Crosse School District and Gundersen Lutheran through the La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium (LMHSC), a collaborative effort between Gundersen Lutheran, Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, The University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, Viterbo University, and Western Technical College. The Health Science Academy was created for three primary reaso

Dr. Malaby shares how he utilized the Boy Scout badges in his English class as a writing assignment…you’re gonna like this! Dr. Mark Malaby received his PhD. from Oklahoma State University. He has been in the teaching profession for over 20 years. After a stint in administration he came to the conclusion that his place was in the classroom teaching kids. How can you connect with our Dr. Malaby on the web? Dr. Mark Malaby https://mhs.mcpherson.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=617099&type=u&pREC_ID=991751 https://twitter.com/MMalaby Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast: Jaime Howard https://essdk.me/jaimehoward https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH Glen Duran https://essdk.me/glenduran https://twitter.com/ObiWan_Glenobi

Phonics, Letters, Reading, and much more are our topics as hosts Jaime and Glen welcome ESSDACK Curriculum Consultant Robi Alstrom to Ep. 11 of EDventure Cast. Robi Alstrom is an educational consultant and literacy specialist with ESSDACK who has experience at many levels of education. In addition to teaching both general education and special education at the secondary level, she has also taught English and psychology for community colleges. She has had the unique experience of serving as a reading interventionist for students in sixth through twelfth grades. Although she is well-versed in many aspects of literacy and instruction, her true passion is helping students who struggle in literacy become proficient readers. Robi’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science Education and master’s degrees in English and Special Education in addition to certification in social studies and ESOL. Robi also has 15 hours of college credit in multi-sensory phoni

On episode 10 we are talking with Katie Perez, Renee Smith, and Robi Alstrom about the upcoming second year of ESSDACK's Early Childhood PLC. In order to support the Kansas vision of increasing kindergarten readiness, ESSDACK is hosting a professional learning community for early childhood educators that will meet five times in 2018-2019. The Early Childhood PLC will be facilitated ESSDACK's own Katie Perez, Renee Smith, Robi Alstrom, and Jane Seward, each bringing a specific expertise to share that allows participants to drill down in a variety of areas. We will be integrating innovative practices for math, literacy, social studies, and science using a PBL approach to implement the Kansans Can vision. The needs of disadvantaged populations (Special Education, Low SES, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) will be addressed. In addition, facilitators will provide information on developing assessments, evaluating curriculum, recognizing child abuse and neglect, and

We have talked about school redesign before on the show with Jay Scott and Tammy Mitchell from KSDE as well as the staff from Meadowlark Elementary from Liberal Ks. but what do students think? On this show, we get a students perspective of school redesign and what she hopes it brings to schools.

On April 25 & 26, 2018 ESSDACK help the first Bridging to Resilience conference in Overland Park, Kansas. Jaime and Glen welcome ESSDACK Curriculum Consultants Ginger Lewman and Kevin Honeycutt to the show to recap the amazing two-day event. How can you connect with our guests on the web? Ginger Lewman https://www.essdack.org/gingerlewman http://gingerlewman.com/ https://twitter.com/GingerLewman Kevin Honeycutt https://www.essdack.org/kevinhoneycutt http://kevinhoneycutt.org/ https://twitter.com/kevinhoneycutt Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast: Jaime Howard https://essdk.me/jaimehoward https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH Glen Duran https://essdk.me/glenduran https://twitter.com/ObiWan_Glenobi

Ep. 7 | Little Known Artifacts part 2 | feat. Keil Hileman On this EDventure Jaime and Glen continue their conversation with Keil Hileman. Keil has been teaching for over 20 years and teaches Social Studies at Montecello middle school, part of USD 232. Things we chatted about: Where did Keil grow-up? How did Keil get into teaching? What does "hope" have to do with anything? and Dolly Parton??? Achievements: Kansas Teacher of the Year in 2004 2004 National Teacher of the Year NEA Horace Mann Award winner Midwest Education Hall of Fame honored by Dolly Parton as the 2011 National Chasing Rainbows Award Winner honored by the Daughters of The American Revolution 2007 National Outstanding Teacher of American History featured for a “Window on Great Teaching” at NBC’s 2011 Education Nation Summit Affiliations: National Teacher of the Year program Kansas Exemplary Educators Network U.S. Department of Education Teaching American History Grants Program How can y

Ep. 6 | Little Known Artifacts part 1 | feat. Keil Hileman “ExploreYour World, Empower Yourself and Those Around You, Excel In Everything You Do.” Hileman's classroom credo Hileman currently teaches High School Archeology and Artifacts and Museum Connections to 6th, 7th and 8th graders at De Soto High School in Shawnee, Kansas. He has taught at the middle and secondary level for over 20 years in the De Soto Unified School District. Achievements: Kansas Teacher of the Year in 2004 2004 National Teacher of the Year NEA Horace Mann Award winner Midwest Education Hall of Fame honored by Dolly Parton as the 2011 National Chasing Rainbows Award Winner honored by the Daughters of The American Revolution 2007 National Outstanding Teacher of American History featured for a “Window on Great Teaching” at NBC’s 2011 Education Nation Summit Affiliations: National Teacher of the Year program Kansas Exemplary Educators Network U.S. Department of Education Teaching American Hist

ESSDACK’s own Glenn Wiebe joins Jaime and Glen in the studio to answer the question Civic Engagement vs. Community Service, what is the difference? Who is Glenn Wiebe? Speciality areas: Apple Tools, Google G Suite, Instructional Technology & Integration, Keynote Speaker, Social Studies Best Practices Glenn’s educational career began at Derby Middle School, finding ways to help thirteen year olds enjoy American History. Wiebe earned his Master’s in American History while continuing to develop innovative practices and sharing them with his students. He spent five years working in higher education, designing effective instruction and integrating video games into social science classrooms. Glenn now travels across the country as an ESSDACK education consultant providing keynotes, presentations, and curriculum development. https://www.essdack.org/glennwiebe https://twitter.com/glennw98 http://glennwiebe.org Links mentioned in the podcast: Generation Citizen History Nerdfes

On this episode @CalamityJaimeH and @ObiWan_Glenobi welcome Lyn Day, Deena Fuller, Jennifer Hyde, Melinda Cline, and Shawna Evans from USD 480 Meadowlark Elementary in Liberal, Ks. to discuss school redesign from an elementary point of view.

***Special Extended Episode*** On this episode @CalamityJaimeH and @ObiWan_Glenobi welcome Tammy Michell, Elementary School Redesign Specialist and Jay Scott, Secondary School Redesign Specialist from the Kansas Department of Education to talk school redesign in Kansas. We ask them questions about the Mercury 7 schools, their experience in education, is redesign just another "fad" and more. Join us!

On Episode 2 of EDventure Cast @CalamityJaimeH and @ObiWan_Glenobi are excited to continue the EDventure with our friend from Destination #EDventure: 001 Eric Stambaugh, Instrumental Music Teacher for @BuhlerBands from @BuhlerUSD313 High School. In the conversation we ask Eric about the future of marching band, their spring break trip to Washington D.C., plus we discussed the upcoming #nationalwalkout. Eric Stambaugh Twitter: https://twitter.com/08Ethan Buhler Bands Website: http://www.buhlerbands.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/buhlerbands Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buhlerband/ Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast Jaime Howard ESSDACK: https://www.essdack.org/157228_2?personID=112779 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH Glen Duran ESSDACK: https://www.essdack.org/157228_2?personID=112851 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ObiWan_Glenobi

On the kick off show for ESSDACK EDventure Cast, hosts Jaime and Glen welcome childrens author Jefferson Knapp and Inman Elementary Principal Jo McFadden to the show. About Jefferson Knapp Jefferson is author of The Brave Journey series. He was born outside of Wichita Kansas and still resides in Kansas. He enjoys visit schools and helping kids use their imagination and keeping kids entertained with the props he uses. You can find he's books along with NBA player Ron Baker's book You Too Big To Dream Small and Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder's Take It From Me at Jefferson publishing company Kraken Books. About Jo McFadden Jo became principal of Inman Elementary in 2015. Under her guidance Inman Elementary is a fun inviting learning environment.