Making Fun of Teaching

This show features an episode of the "Rhymes With Me" Podcast, which was devoted to bringing poetry, literature, and fun into the classroom.

On this SPEAK episode, I share a poem called 'Prayer -or- (Waiting to Work)'. Responses (Comments, questions, etc) welcome!

The first S.P.E.A.K. (Sharing Poetic Expressions And Knowledge) episode! This episode features is a song I wrote called 10 Class Commandments. In a future episode I'll break this down in detail. Here is the song, a brief recap, and your ticket to a free audiobook! 

Author, educator, and theater director Louisa Vilardi talks about the importance of fearlessness, and the potential downside of classroom tech. Her writing reaches from the youngest learners all the way up, and she shares her insight with us!

NJ State Teacher of the Year Chelsea Collins takes time amidst her varied responsibilities and drops some knowledge that we can all benefit from! Chelsea discusses the importance of collaboration, her favorite fictional teachers, PD on Wheels, and much more!

Exploring the link between INSPIRATION, EDUCATION, and IMAGINATION. Proof that COMIC BOOKS ARE COMMON CORE PLUS SO MUCH MORE!

Award-winning author, pop culture historian, and educator Caseen Gaines, speaks on the importance of helping students to own the content, and sheds light on why teachers shouldn't be afraid of assessments.

Scottt Raven of the Mayhem Poets shares his passion for entertaining and educating at the same time!

Award winning author, actor, publisher and veteran teacher Chris Ryan, discusses his jump from writing articles about kids being killed, to writing lesson plans and inspiring kids to succeed.

40 year veteran teacher Rosemary Flowers-Jackson discusses the importance of diversity, and making sure that all voices are heard & represented.

First episode of the Making Fun of Teaching Podcast! Allow me to introduce myself...