On Fire with Zach and Jaime

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The glamorous life of education reform. We dive into the debates and cliches around such sexy topics as discipline policy, restorative justice, school culture, relationship building, lesson plan wine pairings and all the other, albeit important, BS that needs to be in place to keep a school from cat…

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  • Jan 21, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Lesson 7: A Lesson on How to Spend a Snow Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020


Twitter has delivered you a nugget of joy. You have a snow day. Join us as we walk you through how to spend your vacation day, I mean, snow day. Who knew that Taco Bell, screw-top wines, and Australia's Kath & Kim would play such a pivotal role in this winter wonderland?

Lesson 6: A Lesson on Surviving Homecoming Week

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019


Love it or hate it, homecoming is around the corner. Join us as guest Ranesha Taylor shares her insight into what makes homecoming week, and other school events, ugh prom, work. Who knew beer pong wasn't a strong idea for a pep rally competition game?

Lesson 5: A lesson on what to do when lesson planning catches up with you

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019


During the summer, we have the luxury of taking our time to craft beautiful lesson plans for our students. So what happens when those run out? Join us as we talk to phenomenal teacher, Amanda Eddington, and fantastic instruction coach, Tracey Johnson, about how to make sure that you're not shooting from the hip when that morning bell rings. Who knew that secret text messages, Jordans, and a bottle of wine were part of ensuring that you had a great plan for your students?

Lesson 4: A lesson from that one student who always gives you a hard time

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019


We all have that one student who mixes with us like oil in water. Join us as we talk to our student, Earon Hunt, about our less than stellar relationship when he started high school. Earon shares his insight on why Zach and Jaime irritated him more than poison ivy and how their relationship got better. Who knew that a fried turkey leg might be the missing ingredient to take a student-teacher relationship from DOA to legendary?

Lesson 3: A Lesson on How to Start the Year

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019


Who's more excited for the start of a new school year, the parents or the kids? Join us as parent icon and legendary teacher Shannon Shaw shares her wisdom on best practices to start the school year strong through strong planning and self-care. Who knew that a good eyebrow waxing and an air fryer might just put you on the path to teaching greatness this year?

Lesson 2: Our former students school us on how to run a school

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019


Haven't you always wondered what your former students would do if they had to run a school? No. Just us? Join us as three of our former students spell out what works and doesn't work in public education and what teachers and administrators can do to better prepare students for college and life. Basically, they school us by solving any and all issues with education. Who knew that Britney Spears and Juvenile played a key role?

Lesson 1: Making the Most of Summer PD

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019


Craving a bit of Candy Crush or a quick scroll through Instagram during summer PD? Join us and our fellow educators, Chrystie Edwards and Torrean Johnson, as we dive into the do's and don't's of making the most out of summer professional development and starting the school year off right.

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