Make Learning Magical

In this episode, I chat with my son and illustrator of Dragon Smart, Tommy Richmond. Learn the story and inspiration behind Dragon Smart illustrations. You will love hearing his story and perspective. Connect with Tommy on Instagram @tommyjrichmond Find Dragon Smart ⁠HERE⁠ Book Tisha or Tommy for speaking opportunities ⁠HERE⁠ Guest blog post: ⁠Unleash Your Magic: Dragon Smart Lessons for Every Learner⁠

In this episode, I share lessons learned during my recent 20 day fitness streak and challenge you to a 20 day streak of your own! Learn more about my crossfit gym, The Den! Follow me: Twitter: @tishrich Instagram @tishrichmond Website: tisharichmond.com Learn more about my book, Make Learning Magical

In this episode I chat with Dr. Lynn Andrees, and incredible high school Family and Consumer Science teacher from Naperville, Illinois. Lynn shares about her amazing education pathway and how she gamifies her classroom with the Make Learning Magical framework. You are going to come away with so much hope for the next generation of educators after listening to Lynn share her story. Connect with Lynn: landrees@naperville2023.org Tisha's website: tisharichmond.com Bring me out to your school or district: Discuss the Possibilities

In this episode I chat with co-founder of the Tumble Science Podcast for Kids, Marshall Escamilla. You will love hearing Marshall share strategies for igniting wonder and curiosity for science and how you can bring podcasts into learning. After spending 17 years in classrooms, Marshall Escamilla started podcasting full time in 2020. Starting as a math teacher and migrating to a music teacher, Marshall has taught nearly every academic subject in between--except science! In 2015, he started co-hosting the Tumble Science Podcast for Kids with his brilliant and talented science journalist wife Lindsay Patterson, bringing both his passion for education and general air of goofiness to the show. They live in Massachusetts now with their two sons. Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

In this episode I chat with educator and author of 3DU: A Guide to 3D Printing in Every Classroom. Keven and I discuss a variety of topics including: book writing tips, getting started with 3D printing, 3D printing project ideas, upcoming FETC conference, using digital tools to engage, enhance, and extend, and the Modern Classroom Project. You'll love learning from Keven! Follow Keven on Twitter @kevenrinaman

In this episode, I chat with educator and co-founder of Wowza Learning, Nikki Eddy. In our conversation we discuss the importance of bringing humanity into tech, equity, game-based learning, Ai, and SO much more! You are going to love learning from Nikki and hearing her story! Connect with Nikki Twitter @mseteach Facebook: @NikkiEddy Instagram: @NikkiEddy76

In this episode I share a phrase that I am going to be focusing on in 2023: No Risk, No Magic! I hope that my story challenges and inspires you to take risks in the new year! You never know what magic is waiting on the other side! No Risk, No Magic blog post Twitter: @tishrich Instagram: @tishrichmond LinkedIn: @tisharichmond

In this episode, I chat with Jeni Long and Sallee Clark, known on the socials as Jenallee. We discuss how to use strength building to develop synergy among colleagues and in classrooms, building relationships, strategies to empower students, The Microsoft Teams Playbook, game-based learning, ISTE, Canva, and more!! You will be so inspired by this dynamic duo!! Follow Jenallee: bit.ly/jenallee Find: Microsoft Teams Playbook

In this episode, educator and author, Dawn Harris, shares about her journey into gamification, designing extraordinary learning journeys for every student, antiracism education, her newly released book Plan Like a Pirate, and so much more! You will be so inspired and empowered by all that Dawn has to share! Purchase her book, Plan Like a Pirate HERE! Website: http://www.educationundone.com/ Twitter: @DHarrisEdS Instagram: @dharriseds About Dawn Harris: Dawn is a passionate and energetic educator who lives by the motto, “Relationships First.” Her enthusiasm for creating connections is infectious and she thrives on the opportunity to learn about the things that motivate and inspire teachers and students alike. In her roles as a secondary English Language Arts Educator, Gifted and Talented Teacher, and Associate Professor of Teacher Education, Dawn continually strives to bring authentic and engaging learning experiences to students of all ages. Throughout her career as an educator, Dawn has taught in urban, rural, and suburban districts meeting the needs of children from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. In addition to general ELA coursework, Dawn's classroom teaching experience also includes teaching English as a second language, creative writing, film studies, and response to intervention instruction. Dawn's professional teaching experiences have been showcased in scholarly journals and at local, regional, national, and international conferences. Prior to becoming an educator, Dawn spent more than 10 years in marketing and publishing in the private sector. This experience has given Dawn insight into the skills and knowledge students need in order to be prepared to enter into a competitive, global workforce or into college once they leave high school. This insight helps to support Dawn's work in developing veteran, novice, and pre-service teachers as they seek to educate students for tomorrow's work today. As a licensed Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development Specialist, Dawn's primary goal in all things is to support educators with planning learning that ignites curiosity and that engages and inspires students in a way that impacts their growth and achievement every single day. Dawn's first book, Plan Like a Pirate, released just days before this episode was published!

In this episode I chat with accomplished educator and author, Jeffery Pflaum. As an inner-city educator with 34 years of experience in the New York City Department of Education, Jeffrey considers himself a “teacher-developer-researcher-experimentalist” in the classroom. He produced many original, innovative, progressive projects in EI, SEL, identity, creativity, imagination, poetry, writing (prose), thinking, reading, concentration, and values clarification. “The Contemplation Music Writing Project” uses music of all kinds, contemplation, reflection, writing, discussion, and self-evaluations to lead young people on peaceful journeys of self-discovery, understanding, motivation, and education. His book, MOTIVATING TEEN AND PRETEEN READERS: HOW TEACHERS AND PARENTS CAN LEAD THE WAY (Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2011), presents my creative techniques for teaching struggling and reluctant readers. THE INNER CITIES POETRY ARTS PROJECT is an anthology that spans over 15 years of his students' free-verse poetry. Educators and researchers alike can access these “internal education” programs at www.independent.academia.edu/PflaumJ. Check out Jeffrey's website, www.JeffreyPflaum.com, to find more articles, posts, projects, and curricula, including the student poetry, to use in classrooms from lower elementary grades through high school. As an inner-city educator of 34 years years, Jeffrey created original, progressive, and innovative curricula for students and teachers. One program "The Contemplation Music Writing Project" uses music of all kinds, contemplation, writing (prose/poetry), discussion, and evaluations to develop self and other awareness, creativity, communication skills, sensitivity, resilience, and contemplation to change the classroom into a positive and peaceful learning environment. This extremely successful project ran for 20 years in one of NYC's most challenging schools/districts. Jeffrey is still in touch with many former students--now in their 40's and 50's--on Facebook. The contemplation technique expanded into other programs such as "Reflection Writing," where elementary/middle school kids searched their experiences to respond to teacher-created themes related to everyday life as well as academic life. You can find many of Jeffrey's projects at Academia.edu: www.independent.academia.edu/PflaumJ

In this episode I chat with Lindy Hockenbary about all things edtech. You will love our conversation about how to effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning. Come away with lots of ideas and advice as you head into a new school year! Lindy is an educator whose strength is helping other educators utilize technology to enhance learning experiences. She has spent her career in various roles in the education field. As someone who loves to learn, her spare time is spent pondering how to make learning better. She uses these skills to facilitate hands-on trainings for teachers as well as work with edtech companies to ensure products align with the needs of educators. When the world turned upside down in early 2020, educators came to her for guidance. She compiled her experience and instructional technology knowledge into a full guide to online and digital learning — A Teacher's Guide to Online Learning. When it comes to educational technology, Lindy's motto is 'use the tool that is right for the job.' Therefore, she tries to be well-rounded in the edtech field and holds several edtech certifications, including Google for Education Certified Trainer and Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Master Trainer. Lindy lives in Bozeman, Montana, USA with her husband and pack of squishy-face dogs. Connect with Lindy: integratedpd.org

In this episode I chat with the amazing, Sean Gaillard. Sean is a father, husband, and principal in North Carolina. He wrote the amazing book The Pepper Effect, published by Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc, is the founder of #CelebrateMonday, is the host of the Principal Liner Notes Podcast, and has a love for music. Our conversation is framed around 3 albums I found in my record collection in honor of his love for music and some connections we share. Join us as we chat about: The intersections between education and Mr. Rogers, Sesame Street, and The Beatles The Pepper Effect The Principal Liner Podcast Pressing Pause and so much more!!! You're going to love this episode!!! Connect with Sean: The Pepper Effect Instagram: @smgaillard Twitter: @smgaillard Mentions in the podcast: Educator Voice: How Mr. Rogers Reminds Me of my Purpose as an Educator and Father Street Gang documentary

In this episode I chat with Debbie Tannenbaum. Debbie works as an Elementary School Technology Specialist in Fairfax County, VA. An educator with over twenty years of experience, Debbie Tannenbaum supports both staff and students to integrate technology tools into instruction through both co teaching sessions and weekly technology classes. Debbie emphasizes working collaboratively with other educators to use technology tools that amplify student learning and empower student voice. She also blogs and shares her thoughts and reflections regularly on her website: https://www.tannenbaumtech.com. And, her freshly released book: TRANSFORM: Techy Notes to Make Learning Sticky, published by Road to Awesome LLC is out in the wild. You will love to hear her story and how she transforms with tech to make learning sticky. Connect with Debbie: Tannenbaumtech.com Twitter: @TannenbaumTech Instagram: @TannenbaumTech Book: Transform: Techy Notes to Make Learning Sticky

In this episode I chat with Todd Nesloney. You will love hearing Todd share his story and his passion for amplifying the voices of others so they can share their story too! Listen and be encouraged and inspired by all he has to share and... learn why this episode was a full circle moment for me!! Todd is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He has also served as an award-winning principal of a PreK-5th Grade campus of over 775 students in a rural town in Texas. He has been recognized by the White House, John C Maxwell, the Center for Digital Education, National School Board Association, the BAMMYS, and more for his work in education and with children. Todd's first book he co-authored, Kids Deserve It!, was a runaway smash. Since then he has authored, Stories From Webb, Sparks in the Dark with Travis Crowder, and When Kids Lead with Adam Dovico. His children's book "Spruce and Lucy" was also released in March 2020. He hosts the podcast "Tell Your Story" and is very active on social media under the moniker Tech Ninja Todd. He is passionate about doing whatever it takes for our students and helping others tell their story. Connect with Todd: Twitter & Instagram: @techninjatodd Website: www.toddnesloney.com (check for online workshop coming soon!) Podcast: Tell Your Story

In this episode, I chat with Gregory Keele. Greg is an entrepreneurship teacher from Canyon Lake, California and the founder of Virtual Startup Academy. He has degrees from Claremont McKenna College, has launched multiple startups in the last decade and a half, and coaches high school football. His professional interests include entrepreneurial programs, project-based learning in physical and virtual learning environments, engineering student-led classrooms, and cross-curricular project collaboration. Connect with Greg: Website: Virtualstartup.academy Email: Greg@virtualstartup.com Phone: 9514051729

In this episode I chat with educator and author of Tech with Heart, Stacey Roshan. We discuss ways that she has flipped her classroom and used tech to empower student voice, ease anxiety, and create a compassionate classroom for students. Her passion and heart for students and education shines through in this episode. You will love hearing her story and will no doubt come away inspired and ready to bring heart into your classroom through the use of technology.  Connect with Stacey: Twitter: @buddyxo Book: Tech with Heart Website: techmusings.com

In this episode, I chat with high school Ceramics teacher extraordinaire (aka my amazing hubby), Russell Richmond. Russ has been a dual language primary teacher, dean, assistant principal, and currently a high school ceramics teacher in Southern Oregon. We reflect on the positive takeaways from this tumultuous year and the hope we have for the school year to come. You will love hearing Russ' perspective of teaching in a pandemic and  you will come away inspired to reflect on your own positive takeaways as we find hope in the future. Connect with Russ: Twitter @richmondruss Instagram @richmond_ceramics

In this episode, I chat with Kerry Graham. Kerry lives, teaches, writes, and kayaks in Baltimore, MD, USA. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Education, Kerry prioritizes laughter, compassion, and self-expression in her English classroom. She's grateful for and humbled by her ten years as a public school teacher. You will love learning how Kerry builds relationships, community, and trust with her students aka "lovelies" and uses the power of Socratic Seminars to engage students in learning. Connect with Kerry: Twitter: @mskerrygraham Instagram: @mskerrygraham

In this episode, I chat with the creator of the PIC-RAT Technology Integration Matrix, Dr. Royce Kimmons. I loved our conversation about how to effectively integrate technology to create meaningful transformative learning experiences for our students. You will be so inspired by all that Royce has to share. Royce is an assistant professor of Instructional Psychology & Technology at Brigham Young University. He received his Ph.D from The University of Texas at Austin and has had previous appointments as a post-doctoral researcher at UT-Austin, as an assistant professor and director at the University of Idaho, and as a high school language arts teacher in Klamath Falls, Oregon. As a researcher and teacher educator, he has authored over 100 journal articles and book chapters, including many widely used open textbook chapters for teachers on EdTechBooks.org. He has also received numerous awards for his work including several young scholar, outstanding research, and best paper awards. His work has also been featured in various prominent news outlets, including EDUCAUSE, National Public Radio, Times Higher Education, CNET, and EdSurge. Royce’s scholarly work focuses on open education, social media, learning analytics, and classroom technology use. In 2016, he presented the PICRAT model for technology integration at the U.S. White House. He is also the founder of EdTechBooks.org and EquityPress.org, which are open textbook publishing platforms, and he serves on the school board for Mountain Heights Academy, which is the top-ranked online charter school in the State of Utah. He lives in Utah with his wife and three daughters, who are all brilliant and wonderful and who always keep him on his toes. Connect with Dr. Kimmons: PIC RAT Matrix Twitter: @roycekimmons Edtechbooks.org EquityPress.org Roycekimmons@gmail.com

In this episode, I chat with the magical Ann Kozma. Ann is one of those people that brings the sunshine into any room she enters with her tangible joy, kindness, passion, and enthusiasm. Ann loves to explore, share, and contribute and has spent more than 19 years dedicated to transforming education as a classroom teacher, Innovation & Instructional Support TOSA, and as an Educator Innovation Lead on Team Flipgrid at Microsoft. Believing that “Play is our brain’s favorite way to learn,” Ann loves to bring the fun and is passionate about helping others learn how to meaningfully integrate technology into teaching and learning. She is a member of the Apple Distinguished Educator Class of 2015 and Leading Edge Certified as a Professional Learning Leader.  We discuss joy, Flipgrid, student voice, curiosity, magic, diamond time, and...so much more!!! You will be full of joy after listening to all Ann has to share!  Connect with Ann:  Twitter: @annkozma723  Instagram: @annkozma723  LinkedIn: @annkozma 723  Imagine If with the Flipgrid Educator Community Imagine If: Full Live Stream

In this episode, I chat with Marshall Escamilla. After spending 17 years in classrooms, Marshall started podcasting full time in 2020. Starting as a math teacher and migrating to a music teacher, he has taught nearly every academic subject in between--except science! In 2015, he started co-hosting the Tumble Science Podcast for Kids with his brilliant and talented science journalist wife Lindsay Patterson, bringing both his passion for education and general air of goofiness to the show. They live in Barcelona now with their two sons. Marshall shares his fascinating story of how he and his wife, Lindsay Patterson, combined their incredible skillsets to create the Tumble Science Podcast for Kids. You will love learning from Marshall and will no doubt come away with some awesome ideas to bring into your learning environment! Connect with Marshall & Lindsay: Twitter Marshall: @mescamilla1980 Lindsay: @_lindsayp Tumble Podcast: @tumblecast Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

In this episode I chat with one of my favorite people on the planet, the amazing Ann Brucker. Ann answered what she refers to as the “sharp jab to her heart” to return to teaching after nearly a decade of experience as a tech integration specialist, Google Certified Innovator, and Director of Creative Design and User Outreach at BreakoutEDU. Prior, she spent 12 years as a 4th and 5th grade teacher all the while dabbling in ways to become a better educator. Ann is one that is always up for an adventure and her brilliantly creative, enthusiastic, and joyful spirit brings sunshine to any room or digital space she enters. You are going to love our conversation and inspired to take all the adventures! Connect with Ann: Twitter: @AnnBruckerEDU Learn more about @breakoutEDU Did you know there is a BreakoutEDU for Make Learning Magical?! Great for students or staff! Find it HERE!

In this episode I chat with Barbara Scully, an innovative Family and Consumer Science Educator from the state of Washington. She is passionate about boldly celebrating family and careers by providing inspiration, support, and resources for teachers, students, and families. She is the creator of the ConnectFCSEd website and podcast and is on a mission to let the world know that Family and Consumer Science and Home Economics is alive and well! She shares the power of family and consumer science education and the joys and struggles of teaching during a pandemic. Barbara shares straight from the heart in this real and raw episode. After this episode, Barbara and I decided to start a live happy hour chat once a week for Family and Consumer Science educators that will be streamed to Youtube and the Gamifying Family and Consumer Science group on Facebook. It will air every Tuesday night at 4:30PST. Join us for light-hearted and joyful conversation. Connect with Barbara: Website and Podcast Twitter: @scully6files Instagram: @connectfcsED Facebook: Barbara Scully If the Make Learning Magical podcast resonates with you, I'd be honored if you'd subscribe and leave a review. Connect with Tisha: Website: tisharichmond.com Twitter: @tishrich Instagram: @makelearningmagical Facebook: Gamifying Family and Consumer Science Group

In this episode I chat with Christopher Younggren. Chris is a middle school ELA teacher in Tucson, Arizona who loves to find new and innovative ways to create classroom magic. He has a long background as a theater teacher and creator of the youtube channel: Classroom Confidential. You will be so inspired and come away with new and exciting ways to bring magic to your own classroom. Connect with Chris: Twitter: @cyounggren Instagram: @c_younggren Facebook group: Online Teaching Techniques

In this episode I chat with Isabella Liu, an incredible high school chemistry and math teacher from Toronto, Canada. Isabella is passionate about emerging educational technologies to enhance student learning. She is also an Apple Distinguished educator, a Google for Education certified trainer, and has worked with National Geographic to implement professional development for educators around the world. We chat about: Strategies for building relationships with students Creating an inclusive classroom community Strategies for organizing and streamlining Google Classroom Favorite Chrome Extensions Games in Learning & more Connect with: Twitter & Instagram: @theisabellaliu Website: TheIsabellaLiu.com

In this episode I chat with Jeff Bradbury. Jeff is a globally-recognized educator, educational broadcaster, public speaker, and entrepreneur whose powerful message has inspired thousands of educators through the TeacherCast Educational Network. I loved our discussion about everything from digital learning, being a tech coach, horizontal learning, resources for blog writing, podcasting, web design, building your EDUbrand and more! Connect with Jeff: Twitter: @askthetechcoach @podcastingtoday @jeffbradbury Website: Teachercast.net

In this episode I chat with an incredible DBC, Inc sister and fellow Oregonian, Dr. Rachael George. Dr Rachael George is a member of the ASCD Emerging Leaders Class of 2015 and currently serves as the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District. Over the past seven years, Sandy Grade School has moved from being one of the lowest-ranked elementary schools in the state of Oregon to performing in the top 20% of elementary schools. Sandy Grade School has been recognized by the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) as a Model School for closing the achievement gap. Prior to serving as an elementary principal, she was a middle school principal of an “outstanding” and two-time “Level 5: Model School” as recognized by the State of Oregon. Shel specializes in curriculum development, instructional improvement as well as working with at-risk students and closing the achievement gap. And, she’s a co-author of the DBC, Inc book: Principled: Navigating the Leadership Learning Curve. We chat about her journey from fire fighting to education, being your authentic self, the power of being a connected educator, navigating rapid change, self-care, and more! Connect with Rachael: Twitter: @DrRachaelGeorge Instagram: DrRachaelGeorge Website: DrRachaelGeorge.com The Comfy shared in the episode

In this episode I chat with educator, tech coach, blogger, and podcaster extraordinaire, Scott Nunes! We discuss everything from turning challenges into opportunities, tips and strategies for making the most of your time, ideation, sandcastles, and bringing games into learning! Listen and be filled with hope and inspiration for the year ahead! Connect with Scott: Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube: @MrNunesTeach

In this episode I chat with Dr. Brandon Beck about his incredible educational experience teaching in a dual-language program, connecting to your why, goal setting, how he has adapted to teaching in a pandemic, and his new book: Unlocking Unlimited Potential. You will be so inspired by all that Brandon has to share! Bio: Brandon is a National Board Certified teacher, speaker, consultant, professor, and the author of the soon to be released book Unlocking Unlimited Potential: Understanding the Infinite Power Within to Guide Any Student Toward Success. Connect with Brandon: Website: brandonbeckedu.com Twitter: @BrandonBeckEDU Instagram: @BrandonBeckEDU

In this episode I chat with an incredible educator and friend, Monica Spillman. Monica is a teacher and edtech enthusiast with experience teaching pre-k and middle and high school special education in Georgia and Tennessee. She is also a Google certified trainer and an incredible sketchnoter and co-creator of the annual Pass the Sketchnote global sketchnoting collaboration. Loved our conversation about edcamps, sketchnoting, and gamified learning. Connect with Monica: Twitter: @mospillman Teach Like a Pirate Sketchnotes by Monica Spillman Sketchnoting on or off Screen with Monica Spillman, Carrie Baughcum, and Tanny McGregor The Pencil Made Me Do It by Carrie Baughcum Ink & Ideas: Sketchnotes for Engagement, Comprehension, and Thinking by Tanny McGregor How to Sketchnote: A Step-by-Step Manual for Teachers and Students by Sylvia Duckworth Sketchnote books by Mike Rhode

In this episode I chat with Darcy Baakegard, an innovative professional development & tech integration coach with a fascinating background teaching theater, dance, and English internationally. She is also a soon to be published co-author of, The Startup Teacher Playbook. I loved our conversation about interactive teaching strategies, this time of rapid change, and professional development strategies and tools that educators can use to think like start-up entrepreneurs and make innovation a reality. She is a wealth of knowledge and inspiration and you will love hearing what she has to say! Bio: Darcy is the Teacher Ambassador for Prairie Public Broadcasting in Fargo, ND where she leads professional development workshops, webinars, and 1:1 training for teachers across the state. With 10 years of experience teaching English and Theatre in public and private, rural and suburban, and international schools, she has taught every type of learner. Building from a BA in Theatre and years in educational theatre, Darcy specializes in interactive strategies for the classroom, meaningful technology integration, and how to build meaningful relationships with students. Along with a Master’s Degree in Secondary English Education, Darcy is a Level 1 Certified Google Educator and EdPuzzle Certified Teacher. She has presented workshops at the National Council of Teacher of English National Convention, the International School Conference of Turkey, and the Fargo-Moorhead Metro Area Tech Camp. Connect with Darcy: Website: Educatorslab.io Twitter: @dbakkegard The Startup Teacher Playbook

In this episode, I chat with Rachelle Dene Poth about productivity hacks, her journey into education, strategies for effective remote and hybrid learning, and more! Rachelle Dene-Poth is a Spanish and STEM teacher at a Junior/Senior high school in Oakmont, PA. She is also an attorney, instructional technology expert, international speaker, ISTE certified educator, blog writer, podcaster, and author of 4 incredible books! She has earned multiple awards and is an active collaborator and expert with a number of communities including Buncee, Edmodo, Nearpod, PioNear, Microsoft, and Google. Honestly, I could go on and on about all of her experience, expertise, and awesomeness. I have nicknamed her Wonder Woman because I truly wonder how in the world she does all that she does and she is just a wonderful human. Connect with Rachelle: Twitter: @rdene915 Instagram: @rdene915 Website: rdene915.com Find her books HERE!

In this episode I chat with educator, Ryan Read. Ryan is an incredible business & tech teacher, podcaster, and innovator from Illinois who is always pushing the boundaries of what is possible to create magical learning experiences for students. I loved our convo about podcasting, gamification, Perler bead creations, and more! Connect with Ryan: The Pixel Classroom Podcast Dice UP the Classroom Blog Twitter: @Ryan7Read Instagram: @herc78

In this episode, I chat with Michael Matera. Michael is an extraordinary teacher, gamification guru, author of the book, Explore Like a Pirate, podcaster, game designer, and one of the most innovative educators I know. You will love this episode where we talk about joyful learning through gamification. You will come away inspired and full of ideas to try in your own EDUsetting! Connect with Michael: Twitter: @mrmatera Instagram: @mrmateraedu Website: mrmatera.com Youtube: @mrmatera

In this episode I chat about the science of gratitude with Mandy Froehlich. Mandy is the author of The Fire Within,  Divergent EDU, Reignite the Flames & most recently, The Educator’s Matchbook. She has vast experience as an elementary teacher, a tech integrator, a district administrator, and is currently an Educational Consultant sharing her expertise in the effective use of technology to support great teaching, mental health support for educators, and how to create organizational change. You will come away with a deeper understanding of the importance of practicing gratitude as well as strategies to put into action in your own life and your classroom practice.  Connect with Mandy: Twitter: @froehlichmandy Website: mandyfroehlich.com Mindfulness Course: divergentedu.thinkific.com Learn more about Gratitudesnaps

In this episode, Tara Martin and I launch Gratitudesnaps 2020! Tara shares the story of how the #Gratitudesnaps movement got started, the science behind gratitude, how to join in this year's Gratitudesnaps challenge, and how to create your own Gratitudesnaps challenge in your school or classroom. Tara Martin is an enthusiastic educator, administrator, author, international speaker, author of Be Real and Cannonball In, and host of The Real Journey Show. Connect with Tara: Twitter: @tarammartin Instagram: @tarammartin.real Learn more about Tara at tarammartin.com Learn how to create snaps for learning Tara's Gratitudesnaps 2020 Blog post Tisha's Gratitudesnaps 2020 Blog post Unlock the Magic of this episode and receive some Magical Mail! Click HERE to join in the fun!

In this episode I chat with my dear friend, Rodney Turner. I loved our conversation about the significant part he's made in my own education journey, the power of connection, strategies for recharging, the future of education, and more!! You will LOVE what Rodney has to share!! Rodney Turner is a Father |Explorer |Connector |Blogger |Podcaster |Project Manager at #ClassLink. He has worn many hats in his time within education. Technology Integration Specialist, Technology Coach, Boys Basketball coach, and Classroom Teacher for multiple public schools in Arizona. Now living in New Jersey, he has shifted to project management. Rodney is blogging, podcasting, and looking forward to sharing more instructional strategies, tips, and tools through those channels. He has presented at local Arizona conferences like GAFE Summit and MOBILE 2013 as well as national conferences like ISTE and FETC. His current goals are to make a difference in classrooms, districts, and individual lives by promoting his vision for cultivating proper and deep relationships with yourself and with others. Connect with Rodney: Twitter and Voxer @techyturner

In this episode I chat with amazing elementary teacher, Teresa Haley. Teresa's joy and enthusiasm is infectious! I loved chatting with her about her experience as a contestant on the TV game show "Let's Make a Deal", her Over the TOP teaching philosophy, and how she's navigated teaching during COVID19. This conversation will inspire and fill you with joy!  Connect with Teresa: Twitter: @TeacherOver The clip of Teresa on Let's Make a Deal

In this episode I chat with the incredible, Sarah Thomas! Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Maryland.  She is also a Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer, and the founder of the EduMatch movement, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She also founded Edumatch publishing, a fast-growing educational publishing company that has 39 titles in it’s incredible library. She has presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the 2017 ISTE Making IT Happen award.  She is also an Affiliate Professor at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE Digital equity series, Closing the Gap. I loved our conversation about Sarah's journey into education, her story of starting the Edumatch movement and Edumatch publishing, gamification, her thoughts on education beyond COVID19, and more! Sarah is such an inspiration! You will love what she has to share! Connect with Sarah: Twitter & Instagram: @sarahdateechur

In this episode I chat with the incredible, Matt Miller! Matt is a teacher, blogger, and author of four incredible books: Ditch That Textbook, Ditch That Homework, Don’t Ditch That Tech, and the brand new release, Tech Like a Pirate. We had a wonderful conversation about his new book, navigating remote learning, reimagining learning beyond COVID19, and so much more! You are going to learn so much and be greatly inspired by all that Matt has to share!  Connect with Matt:  Twitter & Instagram: @jmattmiller  Website: Ditchthattextbook.com  Resources for e-learning Click HERE for these free E-books: 101 Practical ways to Ditch That Textbook  101 Practical Ways to Ditch That Textbook with G-Suite  50 Free Templates For Teachers

In this episode I chat with Snehal Bhakta, an incredible CTE administrator in Clark County, Nevada; the 5th largest district in the United States. I loved our conversation about the importance of connection, providing meaningful experiences for students, equity, coding, STEM, and hope for the future of education! You will be so inspired by Snehal's enthusiasm, perspective, and positive, innovative mindset! Connect with Snehal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Linked In: @snehalstocks

In this episode I chat with Ben Garcia, an Educational Coordinator for Southern Oregon Public Television and a middle school PBS Newshour Student Reporting Labs teacher. I loved hearing his journey into education, how he helping to develop a PBS Newshour/Student Reporting Labs program, his work creating television episodes for our district's Anywhere Learning Plan, and more! So much inspiration in this episode!  Connect with Ben:  Southern Oregon PBS Television episodes  Twitter: @BenPBS_TCP_SO Facebook: SO PBS Education

In this episode I chat with an innovative Family and Consumer Science educator from New York. I loved her ideas, perspective, and honesty as she shares the reality of teaching project based learning from home while balancing her role as mom to a 4 year old. You will so appreciate all she has to share.  Connect with Elissa: FACS PLC Website Twitter: @ElissaRose7

In this episode I chat with a good friend and incredible CTE Department Lead and STEM teacher, Scott Raedeke. Scott is shares his journey into education, his experience designing a popular board game Cranium, Design Thinking, Code.org, Code Academy, Unity, online certifications, education after COVID19, and more! Loved our convo so much! Connect with Scott: scott.raedeke@gmail.com  As referenced in the episode: Colorado Department of Education - Career Development Incentive Program Career Development Incentive Program Approved Certifications List (2020-2021)

In this episode I chat with high school Career & Technical educator, Jesse Holcomb, about his incredible manufacturing program, his experience manufacturing parts for Disney, how he's navigating remote learning, and more! He even made me tear up as he shared what he misses most about classroom teaching. You'll love this episode! Connect with Jesse: jesse.holcomb@medford.k12.or.us

In this episode I chat with innovative Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Barbara Scully about her educational journey and how she's navigating project-based learning in a remote learning environment. Learn how she's using  Flipgrid, Canva, and other digital tools to connect and create meaningful learning for her students. Connect with Barbara: Listen to her new podcast series: ConnectFCSed.com Facebook group: ConnectFCSed & FCS Tech Tips Facebook and LinkedIn: Barbara Scully Instagram: @connectFCSed

In this episode I chat with Sheri Smith, an amazing high school Pathways to Pre-Education teacher from Southern Oregon.  We had a fabulous conversation about the incredible program she designed, how she's empowering her students during our time of remote learning, and the hopeful future of education. You will be so inspired by all she has to share!  Connect with Sheri: sheri.smith@medford.12.or.us Learn about the digital tools mentioned: Mursion Adobe Spark Canva Buck Institute-Free Webinars

In this episode I chat with Family and Consumer Science teacher, Chris Peters. I loved chatting with her about how she is navigating remote learning in her project based classes. I was touched by her honesty, perspective and courage to step out of her comfort zone to connect with her students and provide meaningful, relevant learning from a distance. 

In this episode, I chat with joyful educator, Sasha Roble. Sasha is incredibly innovative and her enthusiasm is contagious. You will love her ideas for connecting and creating incredible learning experiences for students while teaching remotely. Connect with Sasha: Twitter: @sroble62 Instagram & Facebook: @cdramsfcs

In this episode I chat with, Justin Eager, an incredible high school construction technology teacher from Southern Oregon. Hear his story of building his CTE program from the ground up and transitioning to teaching from a career in the plumbing industry. You will be so inspired by his perspective on teaching, remote learning, and the ways he is connecting with his students during this pandemic.  Connect with Justin:  Instagram: @justinsplumbingservice  Email: justin.eagar@medford.k12.or.us

In this episode I chat with innovative educator, Julie Rice, about how she is navigating remote learning in her family and consumer science classes. She shares her favorite ways to connect with her students from a distance, her most magical COVID19 moments and more. You will love hearing Julie's story and you will be definitely come away with ideas to bring into your virtual classroom.  Connect with Julie: Twitter: @facs_khs Instagram: @facs_khs & @mrs.jjohnson