Punk Rock Classrooms

S5 E03 – Surviving a School Year Why has season five been so slow going? Josh and Mike sit and chat and Josh shares his struggles this year. He knows he needs to reach out to his crew but it's hard. What happens when the punks don't follow their own advice? Well, give this one a listen and find out. Intro music - "A Place to Go” – by Drop Rate Outro music – “Englewood" by Soft Kill Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw

S5 Reflection 03 – Mike Giving Grace to Others Tough Choices Reflection is an important part of what we believe in here at xPRCx. Working on ourselves to better parts of our community, better educators, and better people. If we want our scene to be one where we all get better, we need to reflect on where we are at and what we have done. Mike had some snow days and it got him thinking about the decisions leaders have to make and how everyone is human. There are lots of factors and context that we might not always see from the outside. Intro/Outro music - "A Walk" by Bad Religion Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S5 E02 – Eval Season Season 5 has been slow rolling, but we are back with another episode of the podcast. On this episode Josh and Mike discuss teacher evaluations, how they work with educators during the process, and how they make it through…eval season! Intro music - "Rot” – by Snakeout Outro music – “Menace" by Rejoice Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw

S5 Albums of the Year 2023 We love music here at punk rock classrooms and we love to share music every episode. Well this is the one episode that's all music and no education. Mike and Josh share their top five EPs and LPs from 2023! So it's either for you or it's not but either way maybe give it a listen and check out the bands we share and discuss. Intro music - "Do it Faster” – by Militarie Gun Outro music – “The Weight" by With Honor The 2023 Albums of the Year Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2fvJgvRcWqHRO7EvyreNxS?si=eeba5d2f1951419a Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw

S5 Reflection 02 Josh – Joining a Culture Reflection is an important part of what we believe in here at xPRCx. Working on ourselves to better parts of our community, better educators, and better people. If we want our scene to be one where we all get better, we need to reflect on where we are at and what we have done. For Josh's first reflection of the year, he is talking about how he is navigating becoming a part of the culture already established on his new campus. He talks about four things he is doing to ingrain himself in the culture and add his personality and ideas to it. So, listen to him share how he is being visible, doing the work, participating, and changing it up when needed on this Punk Rock Reflection. Intro/Outro music - "A Walk" by Bad Religion Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S5 Episode 01 – It's Been A Quarter Season Five is here! After a long summer and first quarter away from the podcast, the punks are back with their first episode of the school year. They catch up and Josh shares about the marathon-sprint (that's right. It's both) that has been his first quarter as an elementary principal. Intro music - "Nonviolent Redemption” – by With Honor Outro music – “Chart Reader" by Del Paxton Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S5 R01 Mike – Season 5 Intro Reflection Reflection is an important part of what we believe in here at xPRCx. Working on ourselves to better parts of our community, better educators, and better people. If we want our scene to be one where we all get better, we need to reflect on where we are at and what we have done. Where have we been? What's been going on? Are we back? Is this thing on? Mike kicks off Season 5 of the podcast with a little introduction! Intro/Outro music - "A Walk" by Bad Religion Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Episode 14 – Sometimes You Need to Take a Break It's been a minute. After a little hiatus, the punks are back with a new episode. The boys talk a little about burnout, the busy end of the school year, and why sometimes you need to take a break. They also discuss what they are proud of from the 22-23 school year and one thing they want to get better at. So, rest, relax, and listen to this new episode of the Punk Rock Classrooms Podcast! Intro music - "Crash Course (Nosedive to Nowhere)” – by Stateside Outro music – “Don't Look Back with Regret" by Wild Red Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Reflection 13 Josh – Passion Unity and DIY as a New Principal Reflection is an important part of what we believe in here at xPRCx. Working on ourselves to better parts of our community, better educators, and better people. If we want our scene to be one where we all get better, we need to reflect on where we are at and what we have done. Josh is prepping to join the Highland Arts Hurricanes as the new principal for the 23-24 school year. He has been lucky to already meet with staff, meet students, and starting learning about the campus. On this episode he shares how those punk rock ideas of PASSION, UNITY, & DIY are guiding his preparation and the connections he is building for the next school year. Intro/Outro music - "A Walk" by Bad Religion Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Reflection 11 Mike – Change Your Route Reflection is an important part of what we believe in here at xPRCx. Working on ourselves to better parts of our community, better educators, and better people. If we want our scene to be one where we all get better, we need to reflect on where we are at and what we have done. Sometimes you gotta try something different. You gotta take a different path. Sometimes you need to switch it up to get a fresh perspective, fresh take, or even a fresh path to tread. Mike share on this episode about switching it up in order to help yourself get better. Intro/Outro music - "A Walk" by Bad Religion Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Episode 13 – Josh is Going to Be a Principal On this episode, Josh and Mike discuss Josh's new job for the 2023-2024 school year! Josh was just named the new principal of Highland Arts Elementary in Mesa, AZ! The punks discuss the school, Josh meeting his new colleagues, and Mike gives him a bit of advice for coming in as the new principal to a school. So, celebrate with the punks as they discuss what's next for Josh! Intro music - "Mutually Assured Confusion” by Faintest Idea Outro music – “Opening Night" by Scowl Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Reflection 11 Mike – Muscling Through Reflection is an important part of what we believe in here at xPRCx. Working on ourselves to better parts of our community, better educators, and better people. If we want our scene to be one where we all get better, we need to reflect on where we are at and what we have done. Mike was not ready or his 8 mile run but he still gave it a shot. It was not easy. He knew it wasn't going to go like he wanted it to but he kept going and muscled through. Sometimes life is like that. Sometimes work is like that. Sometimes we know a day is going to suck even before it starts but when the end result is important, we get it done. On this episode Mike shares about muscling through to get it done. Intro/Outro music - "A Walk" by Bad Religion Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Episode 12 – Hitting Reset On this episode Mike and Josh discuss hitting reset at school. Mike just had two rough weeks in a row and Josh is about to come back from spring break. How are they going to hit reset and kick off the next week on the right foot and the 4th quarter of the school year? Give it a listen to find out. So, hit the reset button with us and come back better. Intro music - "Can We Start Again” by Bane Outro music – “World War X" by World of Pleasure Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Reflection 10 Josh – First Year AP – You Can't Do It All Reflection is an important part of what we believe in here at xPRCx. Working on ourselves to better parts of our community, better educators, and better people. If we want our scene to be one where we all get better, we need to reflect on where we are at and what we have done. Josh is using his reflections this year to look at his first year as an Assistant Principal. He is sharing what is going well, what he is struggling with, and just what's going on. On this episode he shares about taking his own punk rock classrooms advice and knowing that you can't do it all. He shares how he is struggling with not being able to be everything to every one but also the good in making sure that you have your team of people with you, your scene or your crew, to help get the work done. So remember, its not a solo act. So grab your band and get the work done together. Intro/Outro music - "A Walk" by Bad Religion Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Episode 11 – New to the Scene Everyone has to be new to the scene at some point. It's either your first time at a venue, the first time at a show, or in education it's the first time at your new school or grade level. As Josh prepares to make that jump to Principal, he'll once again be the new person in the scene at his new school. So on this episode, the punks discuss what its like to be the new person in the scene, what we did when we were new to be a part of it, what we do to welcome people in, and what are some of the questions that come up in an interview when you are trying to be new to the scene at a campus. So, lets welcome the new folks to the scene! Intro music - "Do it Faster” by Militarie Gun Outro music – “Pain of Glass" by NMV Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Throwback – Episdoe 32 Transitions and Interveiws Every once in a while, it's good to go and check out the classics. Since Josh is prepping for those principal interviews that are right around the corner, we thought it would be apt to share our conversation from Season 2 Episode 32. It's interview season and on this episode Josh asks Mike about making that change from classroom teacher to building leader. They also discuss interviews, what Mike looks for as a building leader when he interviews candidates and about that time Josh was maybe a little too honest about his messy desk in an interview. So polish up your resume and lets start the show. Intro music - "Cliche Guevara" - by Against Me! Outro music - "Whole Lotta Love" by Coalesce Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Reflection 09 Mike – Make Filling Your Bucket a Non-negotiable Reflection is an important part of what we believe in here at xPRCx. Working on ourselves to better parts of our community, better educators, and better people. If we want our scene to be one where we all get better, we need to reflect on where we are at and what we have done. On this episode Mike discusses how he is working on filling his bucket and not only helping himself but also helping others. Building routines, habits, and making sure taking care of himself is a priority. So, join Mike and make a list of the things you need to do for yourself, so you can fill your bucket. Intro/Outro music - "A Walk" by Bad Religion Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Episode 10 – Conversation Mixtape Josh and Mike are using this season to search their campuses and the educational world around them for examples of PASSION, UNITY, and DIY! One of our favorite things is the compilation tape or the mixtape! A way to get a bunch of new bands and new songs all in one place. Well, sometimes you just need to have your own conversation mixtape and chat with your friends and share what's been going on. Topics for this episode include, getting through a tough week, Mike's principal of the year award, and Josh applying to be an elementary principal! So open up your doors and invite folks in to learn from and be a part of your scene! Intro Music – “Dark Blue” by One Step Closer Outro Music – “Good Advice” by Bayside Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Reflection 08 Josh – Everyone Needs a Mentor Reflection is an important part of what we believe in here at xPRCx. Working on ourselves to better parts of our community, better educators, and better people. If we want our scene to be one where we all get better, we need to reflect on where we are at and what we have done. Josh is using his reflections this year to ponder and share his first year as an assistant principal. The ups and downs of life in the office. This week he shares about his experience with needing and meeting with his mentor this year and reflects back on how when he really needed one he found that sounding board, that coach, or that mentor who could help him navigate the challenges he faced in his career. So, get that special person's number ready and when you're done listening, text them and thank them for being the person you needed. Intro/Outro music - "A Walk" by Bad Religion Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Episode 09 – Sharing the Scene Josh and Mike are using this season to search their campuses and the educational world around them for examples of PASSION, UNITY, and DIY! The punk scene or community was something special for Mike and Josh. Every classroom and every school has a scene. How are you and the educators on your campus sharing your scene, your community with others? On this episode, Mike and Josh talk about how educators on their campus are sharing the scene with others in the building or other schools! So open up your doors and invite folks in to learn from and be a part of your scene! Intro Music – “Rocket Ship to Heaven” by Stress Fractures Outro Music – “Heavy Down” by Roseville Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Reflection 07 Mike – 2023 Mantra Reflection is an important part of what we believe in here at xPRCx. Working on ourselves to better parts of our community, better educators, and better people. If we want our scene to be one where we all get better, we need to reflect on where we are at and what we have done. On this episode Mike is taking about how #OneWord is just not enough for him this year! He is working on four words, his mantra, for 2023! On this episode he is sharing the premise for his new blog series and how he is looking at this year in a new way with FOUR WORDS! So, find a quite place and get your mantra ready for 2023! Intro/Outro music - "A Walk" by Bad Religion Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Our Top Albums of 2022 – Bonus Episode Josh and Mike are using this season to search their campuses and the educational world around them for examples of PASSION, UNITY, and DIY! But really this episode is all about our favorite albums of 2022! Every week we pick our favorite album from the week with our #PRCpicksoftheweek and its time for us to share each of our Top Five Albums. So if you always skip the end of the episode were we talk about music…you can probably skip this one! So get ready to open up the pit with our Top 5 Albums of the Year! Intro Music – “Call from You” by Anxious Outro Music – “Learning Curve” by Escape from the Zoo Find our Top Albums of 2022 Playlist here: Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Episode 08 – A Semester of Learning Josh and Mike are using this season to search their campuses and the educational world around them for examples of PASSION, UNITY, and DIY! We are halfway through the 2022-2023 school year and to kick off the new year, Josh and Mike are sharing the big lessons they learned this year as educators. Mike shares about being more than just physically present and Josh learned he needs to know his limits and how to ask for help. So it's time to review first semester. Here we go! Intro Music – “Swallowing Knives” by Sunset Outro Music – “Midlife Crisis” by FAIM Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Episode 07 – Making it to Break Josh and Mike are using this season to search their campuses and the educational world around them for examples of PASSION, UNITY, and DIY! On this episode, Josh and Mike share what they are doing to help them get through the last weeks before winter break. We love the job and we love the kids but we know this time of year can be stressful and can wear educators down. Here is what we are doing on campus and at home to help us make it to winter break! So let the countdown begin! Intro Music – “Expert in a Dying Field” by The Beths Outro Music – “Dirty Work” by Rest Easy Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Reflection 06 Josh – First Year AP One Semester In Reflection is an important part of what we believe in here at xPRCx. Working on ourselves to better parts of our community, better educators, and better people. If we want our scene to be one where we all get better, we need to reflect on where we are at and what we have done. This is Josh's first year as an Assistant Principal and he is using his reflections to talk about what he is learning, what he is feeling, and how its all going. On this reflection, Josh looks back at the lessons he has learned during his first semester. So, grab a mop because sometimes you clean the cafeteria too. Intro/Outro music - "A Walk" by Bad Religion Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Reflection 05 Mike – Compromises and Comfort Zones Reflection is an important part of what we believe in here at xPRCx. Working on ourselves to better parts of our community, better educators, and better people. If we want our scene to be one where we all get better, we need to reflect on where we are at and what we have done. On this episode Mike is talking about getting out of our comfort zones and maybe compromising to help the people we serve and the people we support. Mike isn't good at basketball, and he'll tell ya all about it. So, lace up your converse and hit the court. Intro/Outro music - "A Walk" by Bad Religion Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Episode 06 – Thankful Punks Josh and Mike are using this season to search their campuses and the educational world around them for examples of PASSION, UNITY, and DIY! But this week we are getting all thankful! We want to take a break this week from the hustle and bustle of the normal podcast and chat about the things at work, at home, and in our lives that we appreciate and that we are thankful for! So pass the green bean casserole because it's time to give thanks! Intro music - "Cloudless” by Soft Blue Shimmer Outro music – “Time Heist” by Time Heist Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Episode 05 – Educators with Passion Josh and Mike are using this season to search their campuses and the educational world around them for examples of PASSION, UNITY, and DIY! On this episode, Josh and Mike share some of the passion they are seeing from the educators on their campuses. Mike shares about the SEL impact of the yoga and mindfulness being brought by one of his teachers and Josh shares about the two gardening clubs on his campuses! So, get ready to hit the stage and crank the amps to 11! Intro music - "Secret Crush” by Stateside (cover of Jimmy Eat World) Outro music – “All I've Ever Known” by Madison Cunningham Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Collaboration 03 – Gabbi Buckley One of the awesome things we would see in punk is at shows when musicians from different bands would join forces on stage or when one of your favorite punk singers would lend their growl to some gang vocals on another band's record. We wanted to create that same thing here at PRC. High School Principal and all-around rad educator, Gabbi Buckley is back with Josh again on this episode. This year her campus is starting a new grading process/system with some guiding principles from Grading for Equity. Gabbi shares the why, what and how that's all going as well as the vision, mission, and beliefs that her campus is working on to guide what they do every day for kids. So get ready to reimagine your gradebook! Intro/Outro Music - "Sidekick" by Rancid Transition Music – "Anesthesia" by Bad Religion Find Gabbi Buckley here: www.twitter.com/principal_gabbi www.instagram.com/gabbibuckley Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Collaboration 02 – Hanging at TeachBetter22 part 2 One of the awesome things we would see in punk is at shows when musicians from different bands would join forces on stage or when one of your favorite punk singers would lend their growl to some gang vocals on another band's record. We wanted to create that same thing here at PRC. It's PART 2 of our TeachBetter22 interviews! We had such a blast chatting with folks and connected with so many more who we didn't get to sit down and record with but we are super stoked to share these conversations with Melody McAllister (Author and educator), David Frangiosa (author and educators), and Brandon Beck (author and educator)! So let's get ready to teach better! Intro/Outro Music - "Sidekick" by Rancid Find this shows guests: Melody McAllister www.twitter.com/mjmcalliwrites http://linktr.ee/mjmcalliwrites David Frangiosa www.twitter.com/davidfrangiosa www.reimaginedschools.com/wp Brandon Beck www.twitter.com/BrandonBeckEDU www.brandonbeckedu.com Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Episode 04 – Our TeachBetter22 Experience Josh and Mike are using this season to search their campuses and the educational world around them for examples of PASSION, UNITY, and DIY! On this episode, we throw that all out the window and just share our experience of being at TeachBetter22! We share our favorite conversations, connections we made, and talk about what it was like to finally be in the same room together after doing the podcast for over three years! So, join us as we just gush over the blast we had at TeachBetter22! Intro music - "Ana Ng” by They Might Be Giants Outro music – “The Future Says Thanks You” by Ithaca Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Collaboration 01 – Hanging at TeachBetter22 part 1 One of the awesome things we would see in punk is at shows when musicians from different bands would join forces on stage or when one of your favorite punk singers would lend their growl to some gang vocals on another band's record. We wanted to create that same thing here at PRC. On this collaboration, Mike and Josh found themselves at TeachBetter22 in Akron, Ohio! They sat down and chatted with some awesome folks in education! On this episode they chat with Rae Hughart (the CXO of TeachBetter), Elijah Carbajal (educator, author, and podcast host), and Adam Cottos (elementary principal and blogger). We had a great experience hanging with and connecting with so many awesome people! So let's get ready to teach better! Intro/Outro Music - "Sidekick" by Rancid Find this shows guests: Rae Hughart www.twitter.com/RaeHughart www.instagram.com/raehughart www.teachbetter.com Elijah Carbajal www.twitter.com/carbaeli www.instagram.com/carbaeli https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shut-up-and-teach-podcast/id1537345112 Adam Cottos www.twitter.com/acottos Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Reflection 04 – Josh: First Year Admin Ups and Downs Reflection is an important part of what we believe in here at xPRCx. Working on ourselves to better parts of our community, better educators, and better people. If we want our scene to be one where we all get better, we need to reflect on where we are at and what we have done. Josh is using this season's reflections to share about his first year as an assistant principal. On this episode, he is discussing the ups and downs of his first quarter in this new role. From the small victories, to building connections, and just realizing he doesn't have enough time to do it all. So, strap in for the roller coaster ride. Remember if you're in your first year as an AP or administrator too and you wanna chat, hit Josh up on the social medias. Intro/Outro music - "A Walk" by Bad Religion Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Reflection 03 – Mike: Loose Plans Reflection is an important part of what we believe in here at xPRCx. Working on ourselves to better parts of our community, better educators, and better people. If we want our scene to be one where we all get better, we need to reflect on where we are at and what we have done. Mike is supposed to be running the Chicago Marathon this year but those plans might be a little looser than he thought. Hurdles and barriers can throw a wrench in what we want to do and on this reflection Mike shares how he his keeping loose plans as he is working towards his goal of running another marathon. So get your running shoes on but at point you might have to take them off. Intro/Outro music - "A Walk" by Bad Religion Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Episode 03 – School Crew, Tried and True Josh and Mike are using this season to search their campuses and the educational world around them for examples of PASSION, UNITY, and DIY! On this episode, Mike and Josh share how they are seeing the folks on their campuses come together like that punk rock crew, everyone lending a hand, in order to support students. Mike discusses his behavior intervention team and Josh shares the awesome teamwork that's taking place with the third grade teachers and other staff on his campus! So grab your crew and get to work making your campus the best place to be! Intro music - "Pain into Power” by Terror Outro music – “Saddam A Go-Go” by Gwar Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

Sometimes life happens. So, this week we are taking it waaaaaaay back with a Punk Rock Throwback of Episode 01 The intro. Bringing a punk rock mindset to the classroom has begun! In this episode, Mike and Josh introduce themselves and discuss how growing up punk influenced their education philosophy. They key up some topics that will be discussed in future episodes and end with what they have been listening to. We hope you are ready to tear down the status quo and bring some passion, community, and a DIY attitude to your classroom and school! Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Reflection 02 – Josh: Change is Tough But Change Can Be Good Reflection is an important part of what we believe in here at xPRCx. Working on ourselves to better parts of our community, better educators, and better people. If we want our scene to be one where we all get better, we need to reflect on where we are at and what we have done. It's a new school year and a new role for Josh Buckley. This year he is serving as an Assistant Principal at two elementary schools, splitting his time between both campuses. For his reflections this year he really wants to focus on his first year as an assistant principal and what he is feeling and working through. For this episode he is focusing on the challenge of this new change in role and how he wants to view the change and challenges it presents as an opportunity to learn and grow. So as they say, the times they are a changing. Intro/Outro music - "A Walk" by Bad Religion Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Episode 02 – CommUNITY to Start the Year Josh and Mike are using this season to search their campuses and the educational world around them for examples of PASSION, UNITY, and DIY! On this episode, they discuss where and how they saw UNITY and community kick starting the year in their schools! Mike shares about morning meetings with gratefulness journals and how his staff is coming together to support some students who just need a little extra help to start the year. Josh shares about the classroom social contracts being made all across on his campus and the awesome family friendly curriculum night that just took place. It's not just another UNITY song. It's building those relationships that will help us all get through! Intro music - "Someday I Suppose" by Drug Church (Mighty Mighty Bosstones cover) Outro music – “One Twenty Two” by Botch Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

Season 4 Reflection 01 – Mike on The Beginning of the Year and the Importance of Your Crew Reflection is an important part of what we believe in here at xPRCx. Working on ourselves to better parts of our community, better educators, and better people. If we want our scene to be one where we all get better, we need to reflect on where we are at and what we have done. The beginning of the school year is always an exciting time. As the days go on it sometimes gets hart to keep that enthusiasm going. On this Punk Rock Reflection, Mikes talks about the importance of your crew at the beginning of the school year. He explores how they can help us get through the tough times once the school year is up and rolling. So pop into your colleagues classroom or office and say thanks for helping me get through it! Intro/Outro music - "A Walk" by Bad Religion Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S4 Episode 01 – Back to School Favorites Sometimes its good to look back while you look ahead. It's the start of a new school year and the start of our fourth season! Mike is starting his 9th year as the principal at his campus and Josh just started his first year as an assistant principal on two campuses. In order to help us kick off the year with the right PMA (yeah we got that attitude) we thought sharing what we love the most about starting a new school year would help us keep it posi! We share what are favorite back to school things were as students, teachers, and now as administrators. Don't forget to keep that Passion x Unity x DIY with you all year! Intro music - "Blinders" by Near Dark Ourtro music – “May 16th” by Lagwagon Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

Season 4 Promo Whoa…you're telling us that summer is over? Well then…I guess we better get Season 4 ready to go! Mike and Josh are super pumped to start another school year! Josh has a new role this year as an elementary assistant principal on not one but two campuses and Mike is ready to kick off another year with the awesome educators at his school! The boys share what they want to talk about this year and how they want to hear from the crew! Help us find that Passion, Unity, and DIY in your schools and your classrooms! Intro/Outro Music – “Crash Into My Life” by Praise Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

It's a PUNK ROCK REWIND! Punk Rock Collaboration with Danny Papa We've got two weeks before we kick off Season 4 of the podcast, so we are throwing it back to one of our favorite interviews with another punk turned educators! On this punk rock collaboration, Josh and Mike sit down with Danny Papa. Danny is a K-12 Supervisor of Social Studies, Art, and Technology Education but before that he was rocking out in the pop-punk band Element 101! We ask Danny to share what life lessons from the tour van help him as an educator and how he sees connections between playing shows and being a teacher. We get into the impact of the scene, how amplifying voices is important in education, and of course we gotta talk a little bit of punk rock. So get ready for some lessons from the road! Intro music - “Keeping Secrets” by Element 101 Outro music - “Dead Romance Language Club” by Element 101 Find Danny online www.twitter.com/dpapa77 www.twitter.com/element_101nj Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley Check out our PRC Playlist here for all of the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

Season 3 Summer Conversation Series with Carly Spina We are back again this summer with our Summer Conversation Series! Our goal is to hit up as many educators as we can and share their response to a single summer question. Last year we asked all our guests a question about an external goal for education. “What's one thing you want to change about education?” This year though we are going with a more internal and reflective question. “What is one thing you want to change about yourself to be a better educator, leader, or colleague?” On this episode, Mike sits down with EduMatch Publishing Author, Carly Spina. They chat about education, her book, Moving Beyond for Multi-Lingual Learners, and her answer to our summer conversation series question. Carly served as an English Language Learner teacher, a dual language classroom teacher, and a multi-language instructional coach in the Chicago area. She currently works for a non-profit, the Illinois Resource Center helping to serve multilingual education. Intro/Outro music - "No Pool Party Tonight” by Huntingtons Transition Song - "Anesthesia" by Bad Religion Find Carly at: www.twitter.com/MrsSpinasClass Find Her book here: https://bit.ly/movingbeyndedu Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley Check out our PRC Playlist here for all of the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S3 Summer Conversation Series with Dr. Joy We are back again this summer with our Summer Conversation Series! Our goal is to hit up as many educators as we can and share their response to a single summer question. Last year we asked all our guests a question about an external goal for education. “What's one thing you want to change about education?” This year though we are going with a more internal and reflective question. “What is one thing you want to change about yourself to be a better educator, leader, or colleague?” On this episode, Mike sits down with Dr. Joy, a fellow EduMatch Author. Dr. Joy is the author of Joy Works and Back to Zero. She has served as a teacher, administrator, and professional learning leader. Mike and her discuss her books and her answer to the summer conversation series question. Intro/Outro music - "No Pool Party Tonight” by Huntingtons Transition Song - "Anesthesia" by Bad Religion Find Dr. Joy at: www.twitter.com/joyworkedu www.instagram.com/joyworkedu www.joyworkedu.com Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley Check out our PRC Playlist here for all of the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S3 Summer Conversation Series with Genessee Montes We are back again this summer with our Summer Conversation Series! Our goal is to hit up as many educators as we can and share their response to a single summer question. Last year we asked all our guests a question about an external goal for education. “What's one thing you want to change about education?” This year though we are going with a more internal and reflective question. “What is one thing you want to change about yourself to be a better educator, leader, or colleague?” On this episode, Josh sits down with Genessee Montes, a principal in Mesa, AZ. Genessee is about to start her 11th year impacting students as the principal of Jefferson Elementary and she talks about what she wants to work on for our Summer Conversation Series. Genessee is also a Facilitator for AVID and the Hispanic Leadership Institute in Arizona. As a bonus our friend of the pod, Alex Valencic shared a little conversation with a student about why she loves punk rock! Intro/Outro music - "No Pool Party Tonight” by Huntingtons Transition Song - "Anesthesia" by Bad Religion Find Genessee at: www.twitter.com/MontesGenessee Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley Check out our PRC Playlist here for all of the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S3 Summer Conversation Series E03 with Gabbi Buckley and Elijah Carbajal We are back again this summer with our Summer Conversation Series! Our goal is to hit up as many educators as we can and share their response to a single summer question. Last year we asked all our guests a question about an external goal for education. “What's one thing you want to change about education?” This year though we are going with a more internal and reflective question. “What is one thing you want to change about yourself to be a better educator, leader, or colleague?” On this episode, Josh sits down with Gabbi Buckley, a high school principal who is about to start her fourth year as the principal of Dobson High School in Mesa, AZ and Mike sits down with Elijah Carbajal a reading interventionist from New Mexico to chat and get their answers for the summer conversation series question Intro/Outro music - "No Pool Party Tonight” by Huntingtons Transition Song - "Anesthesia" by Bad Religion Find Gabbi at: www.twitter.com/principal_gabbi www.instagram.com/gabbibuckley www.instagram.com/dobson_mustangs Find Elijah at: www.twitter.com/carbaeli www.instagram.com/carbaeli Search for the Shut Up and Teach Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley Check out our PRC Playlist here for all of the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S3 Summer Conversation Series E02 with Bob Hayes We are back again this summer with our Summer Conversation Series! Our goal is to hit up as many educators as we can and share their response to a single summer question. Last year we asked all our guests an question about an external goal for education. “What's one thing you want to change about education?” This year though we are going with a more internal and reflective question. “What is one thing you want to change about yourself to be a better educator, leader, or colleague?” On this episode, we share answers from the crew and Mike sits down with Bob Hayes, an EdTech Instructional Leader in Illinois, to talk about this summer's reflective question! Intro/Outro music - "No Pool Party Tonight” by Huntingtons Transition Song - "Anesthesia" by Bad Religion Find Bob at: www.twitter.com/HappyHayes311 Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley Check out our PRC Playlist here for all of the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S3 Summer Conversation Series with Alfonso Mendoza Jr. We are back again this summer with our Summer Conversation Series! Our goal is to hit up as many educators as we can and share their response to a single summer question. Last year we asked all our guests an question about an external goal for education. “What's one thing you want to change about education?” This year though we are going with a more internal and reflective question. “What is one thing you want to change about yourself to be a better educator, leader, or colleague?” On this episode, Josh shares some responses from the crew who answered our question on twitter and then sits down and chats with Alfonso Mendoza Jr, Mr. My EdTech Life himself! Fonz shares his answer to the big question and chats about his desire to be a better listener. Intro/Outro music - "No Pool Party Tonight” by Huntingtons Transition Song - "Anesthesia" by Bad Religion Find Alfonso at: www.myedtech.life www.twitter.com/myedtechlife www.instagram.com/myedtechlife Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley Check out our PRC Playlist here for all of the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S3 Summer Conversation Series – The Kick Off We are back again this summer with our Summer Conversation Series! Our goal is to hit up as many educators as we can and share their response to a single summer question. Last year we asked all our guests an question about an external goal for education. “What's one thing you want to change about education?” This year though we are going with a more internal and reflective question. “What is one thing you want to change about yourself to be a better educator, leader, or colleague?” On this episode Mike and Josh give kick off the series and discuss what they want to improve about themselves to help them be better educators and school leaders. Intro/Outro music - "No Pool Party Tonight” by Huntingtons Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley Check out our PRC Playlist here for all of the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

It's A PUNK ROCK REWIND! We are throwing it back to Season One Episode 08! "Breaking the Status Quo" What's more punk rock than bucking the system, fighting the man, and tearing down some walls? That courage to stand up, speak out, and change the system that can be found in punk rock should be found in education too! Join Mike and Josh as they discuss how they see breaking the status quo as key to education. Our students, our schools, and the communities we serve need us to speak up, stand up, and do things differently to help kids be successful. Whether that's testing students to death, policies that target specific students, or using the same tired methods over and over, lets change it and do something different. Intro music - "The Change" by The Suicide Machines Outro music - "Straight Edge" by Minor Threat Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist

S3 Collaboration 08 with Sarah Thomas One of the awesome things we would see in punk is at shows when musicians from different bands would join forces on stage or when one of your favorite punk singers would lend their growl to some gang vocals on another band's record. We wanted to create that same thing here at PRC. On this punk rock collaboration, Josh and Mike chat with Sarah Thomas, founder of EduMatch and regional tech director in her school district! We talk about how EduMatch started, how she views her role in supporting teachers and students, and how she balances both of her gigs. EduMatch was created to help connect educators across the country and world and has grown into a publishing company, a podcasting group, and a source for professional learning. So lets connect and get ready to learn together! Intro/Outro Music - "Sidekick" by Rancid Find Sarah at: www.twitter.com/sarahdateechur www.instagram.com/saradateecher www.edumatch.org Find us at: www.punkrockclassrooms.com www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/punk-rock-classrooms Twitter www.twitter.com/punkclassrooms www.twitter.com/mikerearnshaw www.twitter.com/JoshRBuckley Instagram www.instagram.com/punkclassrooms www.instagram.com/joshrbuckley www.instagram.com/mikerearnshaw Check out our PRC Playlist here for all the rad tunes we use: http://bit.ly/PRCPlaylist