This is the musings, passions, and reflective learning of an educator. Tenacious in spirit and commitment to ensure all students have the access and opportunity to learn. We will specifically explore online learning, how educators develop collective efficacy in an online world of instruction, and ultimately how we connect with our learners (both students and fellow educators). Join me in this adventure and make The Bulldog Educator your "best friend!"
In this powerful season finale, Kirsten and Matt welcome back recurring guests Dr. Jen Clifden and Dr. Nuhu Sims for a timely and soul-stirring conversation about surviving and thriving as educators in today's turbulent K–12 environment. Together, they explore the need for intentional restoration, community reciprocity, and the boldness of being a “positive deviant.”References mentioned:We Want to Do More Than Survive – Bettina LoveFugitive Pedagogy – Dr. Jarvis Givens (inspired by Carter G. Woodson)Emergent Strategy – adrienne maree brownTroublemaker – Karla Cornejo VillavicencioConnect with our guests- Dr. Jen Clifden
In this powerful episode, Kirsten sits down with Carrie Rogers-Whitehead—author, advocate, and founder of Digital Respons-Ability—to explore the essential role of digital literacy in today's society. Carrie unpacks the growing concern regarding public libraries, including proposed funding cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and what that means for rural communities, interlibrary loan systems, and equitable technology access.The conversation shifts to young learners as Carrie introduces her newest book, Technology for Littles: Helping Young Children Navigate the Internet Responsibly. She shares practical ways to build digital literacy from an early age through songs, stories, and engaging activities, while stressing the critical role of parents in fostering safe tech habits at home.The episode wraps as Carrie and Kirsten's reiterate their shared commitment to digital responsibility and community advocacy.References:Quit Clicking Kids, Chris McCarty interview https://quitclickingkids.com/Save Federal Funding for Public Libraries: https://action.everylibrary.org/saveimls2025Carrie Rogers-Whitehead's new book "Technology for Littles: Helping Young Children Navigate the Internet Responsibly"Contact and Resource Information:Website: https://respons-ability.net/ Other SM? Instagram @digitalrespons_abilitylinkedIN:https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-respons-ability/posts/Carrie Rogers-Whitehead- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerswhitehead/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalresponsability X: https://x.com/Digital_EmpowerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalrespons_ability/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalResponsAbilityBlog: https://respons-ability.net/blog/ Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu or on Bluesky @thebulldogedu.bsky.socialYou can also find us via our website: https://thebulldogedu.org/You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron , X @MatthewCaston, or Bluesky @MattCaston.bsky.socialand Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson or on Bluesky @teachkiwi.bsky.socialPlease subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Bulldog Educator, Dr. Grant Chandler joins Kirsten and Matthew to discuss his book, Powerful Student Care, and what it truly means to honor every learner as distinctive and irreplaceable—especially students from marginalized and low-income backgrounds.The conversation dives deep into:The challenges of teaching students from povertyThe urgent need for student-centered learningBuilding true communities of difference in classroomsPracticing cultural humility, antiracism, and antibias in educationRethinking teacher preparation, evaluation, and professional learningImplementing radical care to prioritize student well-being and dignityDr. Chandler outlines five tenets of powerful student care that empower students to see their worth and the worth of others, offering a fresh, humanizing approach to education that reaches far beyond test scores.Website: https://ourstudentsmatter.orgOther SM-Bluesky: dr-grant-chandler.bsky.sociallinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-a-chandler/Podcast: https://the-wheelhouse.captivate.fm/episodesNewsletter: https://thewheelhouse.substack.comListeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu or on Bluesky @thebulldogedu.bsky.socialYou can also find us via our website: https://thebulldogedu.org/You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron , X @MatthewCaston, or Bluesky @MattCaston.bsky.socialand Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson or on Bluesky @teachkiwi.bsky.socialPlease subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Join the co-hosts of the Bulldog Educator Podcast where we talk with Dr. Jaime Bissa about ways educators navigate, lead, and influence in the age of AI. Listen in as we talk about struggling with imposter syndrome, how navigating AI is like speed-dating, and the important role educators have as powerful influencers regarding policy and legislation. Connect with Dr. Jaime Bissa:LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimelbissa/BlueSky: @jaimebissaphd.bsky.socialListeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu or on Bluesky @thebulldogedu.bsky.socialYou can also find us via our website: https://thebulldogedu.org/You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron , X @MatthewCaston, or Bluesky @MattCaston.bsky.socialand Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson or on Bluesky @teachkiwi.bsky.socialPlease subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode of The Bulldog Educator, we sit down with Julia Gabor, a dynamic educator, national speaker, and co-founder of kid-grit—an innovative organization dedicated to holistic student development.Julia brings nearly two decades of experience in education, having collaborated with organizations like LA-All Stars, TGR Foundation, and WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS. Her work focuses on social-emotional learning (SEL), mindfulness, character education, and fostering resilience in students and educators alike.Join us as Julia shares her journey, the importance of grit, and how kid-grit equips students and educators to navigate today's challenges, from digital overexposure to social disconnection.Other SM? Kid_gritFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidgriteducationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kid_grit/ X: https://x.com/kid_grit Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI4eszwaZRRgaEss9Jwtgtg linkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kid-grit/posts/?feedView=all Website: https://kid-grit.com/ juliakid-grit@kidgrit.comListeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu or on Bluesky @thebulldogedu.bsky.socialYou can also find us via our website: https://thebulldogedu.org/You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron , X @MatthewCaston, or Bluesky @MattCaston.bsky.socialand Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson or on Bluesky @teachkiwi.bsky.socialPlease subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
This podcast was taken from a raw recording when interviewing Michael Davis for Episode 2, Season 7. In it we discuss the influence of educators in our lives and this podcast is dedicated to our cohost, Matt Caston's mother, Carolyn.In this session we talk about Michael Davis' influential educator Ms. Merck that was the inspiration for his company Merek Security Solutions. To learn more about this tribute you can watch this warm and personal video that Michael sent to Ms. Merck when he started his company. A truly full circle moment all educators wonder if their time with their students has left a lifelong impact.Video message to Ms. Merek from Michael Davis.He hope you enjoy this episode and are inspired to share with an educator in your life that inspired or influenced you.Connect with our guest, Michael Davis:Website: https://www.merek.io/LinkedIN: Merek Security SolutionsPodcast (upcoming): Cyberpsychology UnpluggedNewsletter: Cyberpsychology UnpluggedWebsite: https://empathyfirm.com/michael-davis/Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu or on Bluesky @thebulldogedu.bsky.socialYou can also find us via our website: https://thebulldogedu.org/You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron , X @MatthewCaston, or Bluesky @MattCaston.bsky.socialand Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson or on Bluesky @teachkiwi.bsky.socialPlease subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Join us as the co-hosts, Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston, talk with founder of MindfulBytes.io and CEO of Merek Security Solutions, Michael Davis. We discuss the ways to talk about the use of technology as humans, parents, teachers, community members and students. We acknowledge the "hold" that apps, devices, and screens can have on our attention and how we move toward a healthy relationship with our screens and devices. Connect with our guest, Michael Davis: Website: https://www.merek.io/ Social Media: LinkedIN: Merek Security Solutions Podcast (upcoming): Cyberpsychology Unplugged Newsletter: Cyberpsychology Unplugged Website: https://empathyfirm.com/michael-davis/ Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu or on Bluesky @thebulldogedu.bsky.social You can also find us via our website: https://thebulldogedu.org/ You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron , X @MatthewCaston, or Bluesky @MattCaston.bsky.social and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson or on Bluesky @teachkiwi.bsky.social Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Join us as we talk with one of the creators of the educational kid podcast "Who Smarted", Jerry Kolber. In this episode he shares his passion for creating great, engaging, interactive content that is accessible to all. We also discuss the research proven fact that listening comprehension is key to students learning and grasping content up to two years above grade level and is a key way to close gaps in learning. Research study mentioned: Hogan, T., Adlof, S., Alonzo, C.. On the importance of listening comprehension. International Journal of Speech Language Pathology. 2014 Jun;16(3):199-207. doi: 10.3109/17549507.2014.904441. Connect with our guest: whosmarted@whosmarted.com (ask for Jerry Kolber) Linkedin.com/jerry-kolber Website: https://whosmarted.com/ Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu or on Bluesky @thebulldogedu.bsky.social You can also find us via our website: https://thebulldogedu.org/ You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson or on Bluesky @teachkiwi.bsky.social Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
This episode is dedicated to the memory and life of Matthew Caston's mother, educator and champion. In this episode we re-connect with former TBE guests Dr. Jen Clifden and Dr. Nuhu Sims, sharing about how we find joy, protect our peace, guard against our own burn out and the burn out of others, and lean into our "why." You can connect with Jen and Nuhu through Dr. Jen Clifden's website. Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode author, scholar and public historian Paola Cavallari talks about the life and accomplishments of Raye Montague, Little Rock native and creator of the first computer-generated rough draft of a U.S. naval ship. Paola shares her research from her masters thesis, “The Raye Montague Digital Collection,” which catalogs the military and civil accomplishments of Montague and is set for publication on ProQuest in the coming weeks. How to connect with Paola: @PaolaCavallari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paola-cavallari-98141527/ To learn more about the life and legacy of Raye Montague: Montague, Raye Jean Jordan - Encyclopedia of Arkansas Check out the Raye Montague Papers 1933- 2019 at the Center for Arkansas History and Culture Take a look at “Overnight Code: The Life of Raye Montague, the Woman Who Revolutionized Naval Engineering” by Paige Bowers and David Montague Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode co-hosts Matt and Kirsten talk about the idea of racialization in schools with author and professor Dr. Laura Chavez-Moreno. In this podcast she discusses her recent book "How Schools Make Race: Teaching Latinx Racialization in America (Race and Education)" and highlights how schools address race both indirectly and directly. She advocates for a systematic approach that equips students with a deeper understanding of the nature of race and its impact on society in the United States. Information on her book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Schools-Make-Race-Racialization/dp/1682539229 Flyer that shares the information about the book and Dr. Laura Chavez-Moreno How to connect with Dr. Laura Chavez-Moreno: Website- https://laurachavezmoreno.com/ Social Media- X- @LauraCCM LInkedIN- https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ch%C3%A1vez-moreno-8a00b0329/ Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Listen to the latest episode where co-hosts Matt and Kirsten chat with Dr. Maggie Broderick, Associate Professor and Dissertation Chair in the Department of Teacher Education at National University. In this episode we talk about AI the challenges, risks, and benefits. We also explore the need for curiosity and conversation when navigating the landscape of AI both as educators and parents. More information on the 4 C's in the landscape of learning: What are the 4C's of 21st Century Skills? https://www.icevonline.com/blog/four-cs-21st-century-skills News articles: Article re: 14 year old death by suicide related to personalized chatbot via Character.AI- https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/10/24/character-ai-lawsuit-suicide/ Parents of Massachusetts highschooler discipline for use of AI sue school- https://apnews.com/article/high-school-student-lawsuit-artificial-intelligence-8f1283b517b2ed95c2bac63f9c5cb0b9 To connect with our guest: LinkedIN email: mbroderik@nu.edu Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Join co-hosts Matthew Caston and Kirsten Wilson as they chat with Marquan Jones and Daniel Satterwhite. In this episode we explore the lived experiences and influences of two black men in the K12 educational space and how the work they have done and are doing impacts black learners in our educational spaces. To connect with our guests: Email for Marquan Jones: mdjones017@gmail.com Email for Daniel Satterwhite:dsatterwhite14@gmail.com Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In Episode 3 of Season 6 cohosts Kirsten Wilson and Matt Caston talk with Factors Edu co-Founder and entrepreneur, Aman Sahota. Aman shares with us ideas and concepts around AI. The importance of Constitutional AI, and how, when humans remain at the center of AI use, the future is hopeful and exciting. Information shared in the episode: Perplexity AI Contact Aman Sahota: LinkedIN X- @FactorsEdu Website: factors.world Access the interactive platform (waitlist): app.factors.world Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode Matt and Kirsten talk with Michelle Korenfeld. Michelle Korenfeld, a visionary in creative education. With a lifelong passion for nurturing creativity in children and adults alike, Michelle has transformed her experiences as a painter, author, and educator into powerful tools for fostering innovative thinking. From her early days creating nature-inspired stories at the Museum of Man and Animals to leading workshops at the Creative Education Foundation, Michelle's journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Her work, including her latest book Michelangelo in the 21st Century, offers practical strategies to empower the next generation with creative problem-solving skills, especially in an age dominated by AI. Michelle's dedication to integrating art, science, and empathy into education is a beacon of hope for those who believe in the power of creativity to change the world. (Link to her website- https://www.korenfeld-creativity.com/) Contact Michelle through- LinkedIN- Michelle Korenfeld https://www.korenfeld-creativity.com/ Email: korenfeld.creativity@gmail.com Teachers Pay Teachers site: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/raising-creative-thinkers UNESCO Competency Frameworks for Students and Teachers Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Join Kirsten and Matt as they talk with returning and favorite Bulldog Educator guest, Crystal Green-Braswell. We talk about focus with adults, the need for purposeful use of AI with our teachers and students, and the issues around cell-phones in the classroom. Books mentioned by Crystal: My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem and Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators by Elena Aguilar Contact information for Cyrstal Green-Braswell: email: crystalgreenbraswell@gmail.com LinkedIN: Crystal Green-Braswell .sims@gmail.com And Dr. Jen Clifden at www.drjenclifden.com Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Join us as we continue the second part of the conversation from Episode 7 around how connection, collaboration, and being your authentic self garners strength and builds muscles to do the hard work of introspection and self-awareness. Dr. Jen Clifden and Dr. Nuhu Sims share their experiences of how they work together to guide educators through the process of demolishing unconscious biases and caring deeply for oneself in order to do the hard work in schools. You can connect with Dr. Nuhu Sims via email- noah.i.sims@gmail.com And Dr. Jen Clifden at www.drjenclifden.com Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X (formerly Twitter) @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Join us in the first half of a great conversation around how connection, collaboration, and being your authentic self garners strength and builds muscles to do the hard work of introspection and self-awareness. Dr. Jen Clifden and Dr. Nuhu Sims share their experiences of how they work together to guide educators through the process of demolishing unconscious biases and caring deeply for oneself in order to do the hard work in schools. You can connect with Dr. Nuhu Sims via email- noah.i.sims@gmail.com And Dr. Jen Clifden at www.doctorjenclifden.com Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X (formerly Twitter) @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
John Broussard is an assistant-principal, educator, speaker, author, and poet. His background in education and childhood trauma gives him a powerful connection with staff and students as he partners with all stakeholders to enhance school communities and cultures. Listen in on this Episode as Matthew and Kirsten talk with John about how you can take pain and turn it into passion. Website: 3030publishing.com LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-broussard-a4a6a5262/ profile- John Broussard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnbroussard3030/ -John Broussard 3030 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnbroussard3030/ John Broussard You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X (formerly Twitter) @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode, Matt and Kirsten take a break from our having awesome guests on TBE to catch up, share how life has been, and how both of them are facing the need to level set to ensure they are employing the true practices of self-care that ensure they and the listeners they support can sustain the important work we all do in education for kids. Other podcast mentioned hosted by Suzanne Dailey is "Teach Happier." Permission Slips concept by Brene' Brown. Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X (formerly Twitter) @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Kanesha Barnes-Adams, Educator, Eduprenuer, and inspiration to us all shares how she took a tragic event in her life and turned it into an opportunity to help others dealing with trauma and misfortune with stories and "stuffies." Learn more about her journey, how she is impacting young children, educators, the community and beyond. To learn more about her story and how Bearapy non-profit, Bearapy Bookshelf, and the Learning Lounge came to be, you can read the feature article in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette published February 20, 2022. To connect with Kanesha Barnes- Adams you can find her on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanesha-barnes-adams-9a227889/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/princesskanesha/ Instagram: @authoradams Bearapy Organization- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearapy.org Bearapy Bookshelf Instgram: @bearapybookshelf Bearapy Bookshelf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearapybookshelf Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X (formerly Twitter) @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Join co-hosts Matthew Caston and Kirsten Wilson, as we chat with Matthew Montrose, former Science teacher, and creator of the engaging educational game Ecologies. Learn about how he created the game Ecologies, how it supports learning, and other resources he provides to Science educators via the website Montrose Biology (https://www.montrosebiology.com/). You can connect with Matt Montrose via Instagram at: @montrosebiology Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X (formerly Twitter) @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode Matthew and Kirsten have a wonderful conversation with Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch, Dean of the Arkansas State Graduate School, and Professor of History. We dive into her work around the work and advocacy of Black Women in Rural America, particularly in the Arkansas Delta. Join us to learn more about her work and the unknown heroes like Miss Annie. To reach Dr. Jones-Branch you can find her via Arkansas State University via email at crjones@AState.edu You can also find her on Instagram @cjbranch1 Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X (formerly Twitter) @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Join podcast hosts Matthew Caston and Kirsten Wilson, as they walk through the rich history of the African American Jockey with The Beach Institute's Director, Rich Winbush. You can connect with Rich Winbush through the Beach Institute Website: https://www.beachinstitute.org/ Or visit him on location at 502 E Harris St Savannah, GA 31401 He can also be reached through his work or personal email: winbush@beachinstitute.org; richwinbush@gmail.com Rich also welcomes all phone calls! Phone: 912-335-8868 Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X (formerly Twitter) @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Join us as we have another great conversation about soul care and soul work with Dr. Jen Clifden. Dr. Clifden opened Season 4 with us and we are excited to have her back to close out Season 4. For more information about Dr. Clifden and her work: website: https://www.presentteacher.com/who-we-are X (formerly Twitter): @ClilfdenJennifer LinkedIN: Jennifer Clifden Living in Beta Mode... Books to Read: Matthew Caston pick- "Rest is Resistance" by Tricia Hersey Kirsten Wilson pick- "The Deepest Well" by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris Getting things on course for 2024: "Atomic Habits" by James Clear A good relaxing, funny read- "The Do Over: A Totally Laugh Out Loud Romantic Comedy" by Sharon M. Peterson You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Join us in this episode as we check back in with Crystal Green Braswell, Little Rock School District's Coordinator of Staff Wellness and Culture. We last connected with Crystal in the Summer of 2023 when she had just accepted the role with LRSD. Listen in as she shares her triumphs, challenges, surprises, and life lessons. You can connect with Crystal in the following ways: Instagram: @b_extremely_well or @thecrystaldragonflyllc Twitter: @Crystalbraswe15 LinkedIN: Crystal Green-Braswell Living in Beta Mode segment: postable.com Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X (formerly Twitter) @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode we chat with the amazing power couple, Lindsey and Deondra Swanigan. We talk about what it is like being married to an educator and navigating the unexpected expenses an educator takes on to support her students. You can find out more about Lindsey's business, Swan Academics via Facebook. You can connect with Deondra's business, SwanDone.com This week's LIBM segment introduced the assessment tool Socrative with both freemium and premium pricing. Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or Twitter @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or Twitter @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode we talk with Carrots and Cake founder, Meredith DePaolo, and her Marketing Executive, Jack Newenham about the science behind their application that takes the hard out of parenting in a device rich world. They share insights, personal stories, the science behind their approach with devices, and their desire to bring families and community together. Listen to how they have made screentime healthier. For more information you can go to the Carrots & Cake website: https://carrotsandcake.com And/or follow them on: Facebook Instagram LinkedIN Tik Tok Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or Twitter @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or Twitter @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode Matthew and Kirsten chat with Jeffrey Veale, Jr., leader extraordinaire with Teach For America. He shares with us his "origin story" in education, how he models maintaining his well being for his educators, and how he supports rural school leaders and educators. Plus we talk a little about cooking and dogs! Listen in! Contact Jeffrey through LInked IN or email: jeffrey.veale@teachforamerica.org Living in Beta Mode Segment Featuring Flocabulary, a digital tool that teachers can use to enhance their students' exposure to vocabulary through videos, interactive quizzes and rhyming. Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or Twitter @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or Twitter @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode Matthew Caston and Kirsten Wilson have a deep discussion and heart tugging conversation with Tykesha Cross. She shares her journey to being an educator. We talk about life paths and how the universe will keep steering us to where we are meant to be, work-life balance, the partnership in a marriage, and finding ways to support those around us. You can find more about Tykesha Cross in the Rural School Collaborative that features here in 2022. You can also watch the documentary from YouTube on Tykesha Cross. You can connect with Tykesha at: crossedconsulting@gmail.com On Facebook: Tykesha Cross On Tik Tok: @tybaby20000 Living in Beta Mode: Featured 1440 Media for balanced daily news Sign up for free to receive your daily news email update by going to https://join1440.com/ Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or Twitter @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or Twitter @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Join co-hosts Matthew Caston and Kirsten WIlson as they chat with Autumn Ackerson, an edTech Consultant with Classroom Partners, and discuss the many hats educators wear, the sense of overwhelm that goes with implementing curriculum, instruction, and other responsibilities, and how we can better support classroom educators both with their many hats and their well-being. Classroom Partner's LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/classroom-partners/about/ Autumn's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumn-ackerman-214b6212a/ Autumn's Email: aackerman@classroompartners.net Living in Beta Mode Segment: ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/auth/login Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or Twitter @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or Twitter @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Join Kirsten and Matt as they have a great conversation with Dr. Jennifer Clifden about the well-being of teachers and care-takers, how burn out happens, and the two questions to ask yourself often to get your joy back and bring you out of burnout. Connect with Dr. Jennifer Clifden through: website: https://www.presentteacher.com/who-we-are X (formerly Twitter): @ClilfdenJennifer LinkedIN: Jennifer Clifden Living in Beta Mode Segment: ToDoist app You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or Twitter @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or Twitter @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode Matt and Kirsten record together in person at the CALS (Central Arkansas Library System) Downtown Little Rock Library and recap Season 3 and our new adventure as co-hosts and bringing content to our listeners. Find out the sound that Season 3 was brought to you by (a little Sesame Street throwback), and our ask for guests in the upcoming Season 4. Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or Twitter @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or Twitter @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform. Note: We will be taking a break in August. We will return with Season 4 on Thursday, September 7th with Guest Dr. Jennifer Clifden.
In this episode The Bulldog Educator co-hosts, Matt and Kirsten, talk with guest Crystal Green-Braswell, educator, author, and wellness coach. She shares her experience, wisdom, and proven methods for wellness practices and how this works in the world of education. Here are some of the resources discussed in the podcast: "Thinking Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman "Rest is Resistance" by Tricia Hersey "The Deepest Well" by Nadine Burke-Harris The Copper Well- Energy Healing Massage, Chakra Balance, Physical Massage The Embassy of Sound - Sound baths Me and McGee - Farmers market for fresh food options The Greenshoe Foundation Connect with Crystal Green-Braswell: Instagram: @b_extremely_well or @thecrystaldragonflyllc Twitter: @Crystalbraswe15 LinkedIN: Crystal Green-Braswell Living in Beta Mode segment: Figma.com Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or Twitter @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or Twitter @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode, Matthew takes The Bulldog Educator on the road to Savannah, Georgia where he chats with Kristin Poitras, former classroom teacher, now Director of Museum Programming and Operations at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Museum of Art. She shares with us some of the experiences, how art elevates our awareness of the world around us, and how art, history, and education can be integrated and also be a place of relaxation. SCAD Museum of Art SCAD Museum of Art Downloadable Curriculum Guides (Including "The Crafts: A Thousand Miles and Counting") SCAD Museum of Art Social Media- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Living in Beta Mode: 5 Reasons Why Making Lists is Good for Your Mental Health, by Sean Grover, Psychology Today (April 19, 2023) Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or Twitter @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or Twitter @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Co-hosts Matt and Kirsten reflect over their travels in the first half of Season 3, how they are working on the practice of rest and rejuvenation, and what they are looking forward to both with the podcast and in the upcoming weeks. Article on Arkansas' top 31 Attractions You Don't Want to Miss from attractionsofamerica.com Living in Beta Mode Segment: Tyler Tarver on Twitter: @tylertarver Instagram: @tylertarver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tylersokay TikTok: @drtylertarver Dr. Tyler Tarver's wonderful website: https://www.tarveracademy.com/ Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or Twitter @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or Twitter @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode of The Bulldog Educator, Kirsten talks with Carrie Rogers-Whitehead, author and founder of Digital ResponsAbility. She shares ideas and practical advice for managing screen time without robbing everyone of rest and rejuvenation, and shares some ways she guards her own rest and relaxation. You can also find Digital ResponsAbility- Carrie's mission based company focused on digital literacy, safety, and citizenship on Instagram @digitalrespons_ability, Twitter @Digital_Empower, Facebook “Digital Respons-Ability”, and LinkedIN Digital Respons-Ability Link to Digital ResonsAbility webinars: https://respons-ability.net/category/webinars/ Book ‘Deepening Digtial Citizenship: A Guide to Systemwide Policy and Practice' by Carrie Rogers Whitehead and Dr. Vanessa Moterosa https://carrotsandcake.com/ Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or Twitter @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or Twitter @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Matt and Kirsten chat with UofA College of Education and Health Professions PhD Candidate, Krystle Merry. They dive into the challenges of being a doctoral student while managing all of the other responsibilities in life. Contact Krystle Merry via LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmerry/ or on Twitter @krystle_merry Living in Beta Mode Segment: YouTube Productivity Expert- Thomas Frank Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or Twitter @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or Twitter @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode, co-host Kirsten Wilson, while attending Arkansas ASCD "Whole Child Summit" in Northwest Arkansas chats with licensed social worker, Kelly Krout. Kelly, a mental health professional and community outreach specialist for Arisa Health, shares with listeners approaches for families ways to embrace the opportunity to rest, relax, and rejuvenate during the summer. She also shares how she finds ways to rest and relax. Connect with Kelly Krout on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Living in Beta Mode: Google Add On Momentum Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or Twitter @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or Twitter @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode The Bulldog Educator Podcast goes on the road with co-host Matthew Caston. At the Office of Innovation in Education- Innovation Rally, Matthew talks with Carissa Solomon, educator with Embark Education from Denver, Colorado. They talk about the innovative approach that Embark takes with a micro-middle school, how to integrate practices of yoga into every aspect of learning with students to support emotional regulation, and how Carissa recharges after the demands of teaching and parenting. Embark Education: https://www.embarkeducation.org/ Carissa Solomon on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carissa-solomon-54a6b122 Living in Beta Mode- Breathe for Change YouTube Channel Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or Twitter @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or Twitter @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson.
In this episode we launch Season 3, introduce that this will be a co-hosted podcast and introduce the host joining Kirsten Wilson, Matthew Caston. Matthew will share with listeners a little bit about himself, his connection to education, and his recent journey with rest and renewal, which is also the theme for Season 3. The episode will end with a new segment “Living in Beta Mode” where co-hosts share a “life-hack”, a great social media educational influencer to follow, a book they recently read, or a podcast to listen to. Theme:Based on the books: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle By Emily Nagoski, Amelia Nagoski Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey link to article in the show notes taken from the book by Nagoski and Nagoski “Engage For Success” blog in the article “WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO SCHEDULE DOWNTIME IN YOUR WORKDAY” by author Debbie Lentz Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or Twitter @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or Twitter @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson.
This is the sixth and final episode of a special series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, reflects on the past 5 episodes and how it has impacted her learning. Throughout the episode, there is her personal reflection of the series and excerpts of recordings from previous episodes in this series. Resources referenced in the episode: Definition of a Marginalized person: Gehl, N. (2019, June 28). How to better support your marginalized students. The Art of Education University. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/09/02/how-to-better-support-your-marginalized-students/ 4 Essential Questions for the PLC: Fischer, D., & Frey, N. (2015, February). That pesky fourth PLC question. Solution Tree Blog. Retrieved from https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/that-pesky-fourth-plc-question/ Characteristics of a PLC: Bailey, K. (2010). 6 essential characteristics of a PLC. Retrieved from https://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/What-it-Means-to-be-a-Model-PLC-School.pdf Examples of Schools with Effective PLCs that did not follow the PLC framework: Amy, M. E., Pelligrino, M. J., Slaney, J. D., & Soria, L. R. (2020). Leadership Practices That Support Marginalized Students: How Leaders Support Teacher Leadership For Emergent Bilingual And Latinx Students (dissertation). Boston College University Libraries, Boston, MA. Bouffard, S., & Murray, L. (2020, February). Learning Is A Two-Way Street Middle School Strengthens Teaching By Focusing On Student Identity. The Learning Professional, 41(1), 28–31. Jackson, Y. (2016, February 18). Transformational pedagogy: Cashing the promissory note of equity for all students – especially those who are marginalized. Equity-Centered Capacity Building: Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://capacitybuildingnetwork.org/article8/ Support for including diverse voices in discussions about vulnerability and resilience and to intentionally embedding and protecting the voices of marginalized populations in PLCs: Levine, T. H. (2019). Overcome 5 PLC Challenges. The Learning Professional, 40(3), 64–68. (https://learningforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Overcome-5-PLC-challenges-TOOL.pdf) To discuss this topic, feel free to email us at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org, or connect with us on social media- Twitter: @thebulldogedu, Facebook- The Bulldog Edu, Instagram- @thebulldogedu or connect with our host, Kirsten Wilson on LinkdedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-s-wilson/.
This is the fifth episode of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, chats with guest, Dr. Evette Allen-Moore about the questions she has been contemplating, how higher education PLC spaces ensure and create inclusive cultures that amplify the voices of BIPOC students and teachers. Through the episode we also explore what other aspects need to be present in a PLC and what we need to keep mindful of when considering representation and student voice. The concept of representation and the importance of perspective and personal experience bring to the table also are a theme throughout the episode. The discussion explores how PLCs can amplify the voices of the marginalized, the concept of the Inclusive Excellence Framework, and what may need to change or be customized regarding the questions asked in a PLC and who is present in a PLC to ensure all voices are represented and heard. Resources referenced in the episode: 4 Essential Questions for the PLC: Fischer, D., & Frey, N. (2015, February). That pesky fourth PLC question. Solution Tree Blog. Retrieved from https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/that-pesky-fourth-plc-question/ Characteristics of a PLC: Bailey, K. (2010). 6 essential characteristics of a PLC. Retrieved from https://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/What-it-Means-to-be-a-Model-PLC-School.pdf Definition of Marginalized person: Gehl, N. (2019, June 28). How to better support your marginalized students. The Art of Education University. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/09/02/how-to-better-support-your-marginalized-students/ Inclusive Excellence Framework: Original framework from AACU and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute: https://www.aacu.org/office-of-undergraduate-stem-education/inclusive-excellence-commission Research used for preparation in discussion in this episode: Embedding DEI into practice: https://www.aacu.org/office-of-undergraduate-stem-education/inclusive-excellence-commission Denver Office of Teaching and Learning: Inclusive Teaching Practices- Inclusive Excellence Framework (based on the work from AACU-HHMI): https://operations.du.edu/inclusive-teaching/inclusive-excellence Student voice/experience: Anderson, G. (2020, October 23). Racism fuels poor mental health outcomes for black students. Racism fuels poor mental health outcomes for Black students. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/10/23/racism-fuels-poor-mental-health-outcomes-black-students Griffin, E. (2020, February). See Me For Who I Am. The Learning Professional 1, 41, 36–38. (https://learningforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/the-learning-professional-february2020.pdf) You can locate Dr. Evette Allen-Moore at New York Institute of Technology Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and ELA Education Services, LLC, where she is owner and CEO. To engage in discussion on this topic feel free to email at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org, or connect with us on social media- Twitter: @thebulldogedu, Facebook- The Bulldog Edu, Instagram- @thebulldogedu or connect with our host, Kirsten Wilson on LinkdedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-s-wilson/.
This is the fourth episode of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, chats with guest, Jasmine Wilson about the questions she has been contemplating, how a non-traditional student, former Higher Education employee, former Corporate Business Person and Dean of Students shows up in PLC spaces representing BIPOC students and supports teachers. Through the episode we also explore what other aspects need to be present in a PLC and what we need to keep mindful of when considering representation and student voice. The concept of representation and the importance of perspective and personal experience bring to the table also are a theme throughout the episode. The discussion explores how PLCs have benefited or not benefited Jasmine, her voice, and the voice of teachers and students, and what may need to change or be customized regarding the questions asked in a PLC and who is present in a PLC to ensure all voices are represented and heard. Resources referenced in order presented: 4 Essential Questions for the PLC: Fischer, D., & Frey, N. (2015, February). That pesky fourth PLC question. Solution Tree Blog. Retrieved from https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/that-pesky-fourth-plc-question/ Characteristics of a PLC: Bailey, K. (2010). 6 essential characteristics of a PLC. Retrieved from https://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/What-it-Means-to-be-a-Model-PLC-School.pdf Definition of Marginalized person: Gehl, N. (2019, June 28). How to better support your marginalized students. The Art of Education University. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/09/02/how-to-better-support-your-marginalized-students/ Research used for preparation in discussion in this episode: The topic of customization: Amy, M. E., Pelligrino, M. J., Slaney, J. D., & Soria, L. R. (2020). Leadership Practices That Support Marginalized Students: How Leaders Support Teacher Leadership For Emergent Bilingual And Latinx Students (dissertation). Boston College University Libraries, Boston, MA. Bouffard, S., & Murray, L. (2020, February). Learning Is A Two-Way Street Middle School Strengthens Teaching By Focusing On Student Identity. The Learning Professional, 41(1), 28–31. Student voice: Griffin, E. (2020, February). See Me For Who I Am. The Learning Professional 1, 41, 36–38. (https://learningforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/the-learning-professional-february2020.pdf) When PLCs struggle to overcome the balkanized culture: Gorman, A. R. (2019). PLCs and Shifting School Culture: A Case Study . TopScholar. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4165&context=theses You can locate Jasmine Wilson on LinkedIn, and Facebook. To engage in discussion on this topic feel free to email at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org, or connect with us on social media- Twitter: @thebulldogedu, Facebook- The Bulldog Edu, Instagram- @thebulldogedu or connect with our host, Kirsten Wilson on LinkdedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-s-wilson/.
This is the third episode of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, chats with guest, Aida Kuettle about the questions she has been contemplating, how an ELL learner herself, non-traditional student, and ESOL Coordinator shows up in PLC spaces representing ESOL students and supports teachers. Through the episode we also explore what other aspects need to be present in a PLC and what we need to keep mindful of when considering the ESOL students. The concept of representation and the importance of perspective and personal experience bring to the table also are a theme throughout the episode. The discussion explores how PLCs have benefited or not benefited both Aida, her voice, and the voice of the ESOL students, and what may need to change regarding the questions asked in a PLC. Resources referenced in order presented: 4 Essential Questions for the PLC: Fischer, D., & Frey, N. (2015, February). That pesky fourth PLC question. Solution Tree Blog. Retrieved from https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/that-pesky-fourth-plc-question/ Characteristics of a PLC: Bailey, K. (2010). 6 essential characteristics of a PLC. Retrieved from https://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/What-it-Means-to-be-a-Model-PLC-School.pdf Definition of Marginalized person: Gehl, N. (2019, June 28). How to better support your marginalized students. The Art of Education University. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/09/02/how-to-better-support-your-marginalized-students/ Research used for preparation in discussion in this episode: Amy, M. E., Pelligrino, M. J., Slaney, J. D., & Soria, L. R. (2020). Leadership Practices That Support Marginalized Students: How Leaders Support Teacher Leadership For Emergent Bilingual And Latinx Students (dissertation). Boston College University Libraries, Boston, MA. Bouffard, S., & Murray, L. (2020, February). Learning Is A Two-Way Street Middle School Strengthens Teaching By Focusing On Student Identity. The Learning Professional, 41(1), 28–31. You can locate Aida Kuettle on LinkedIn, on Facebook as Aida Quintero, and on Instagram @senora_kuettle To engage in discussion on this topic feel free to email at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org, or connect with us on social media- Twitter: @thebulldogedu, Facebook- The Bulldog Edu, Instagram- @thebulldogedu or connect with our host, Kirsten Wilson on LinkdedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-s-wilson/.
This is the second episode of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, chats with guest, Matthew Caston about the questions she has been contemplating, how a student-centered focus in PLCs differs from the traditional framework, and explores what other aspects need to be present in a PLC such storytelling and sharing a narrative. The concept of affinity groups, fugitive pedagogy, and expanding the definition of data all can have a transformative impact. The discussion explores how PLCs have benefited or not benefited them, their voice, and the voice of their students. Resources referenced in order presented: 4 Essential Questions for the PLC: Fischer, D., & Frey, N. (2015, February). That pesky fourth PLC question. Solution Tree Blog. Retrieved from https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/that-pesky-fourth-plc-question/ Characteristics of a PLC: Bailey, K. (2010). 6 essential characteristics of a PLC. Retrieved from https://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/What-it-Means-to-be-a-Model-PLC-School.pdf Affinity Spaces: Bell, M. K. (2015). Making space. Learning for Justice. Retrieved from https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/summer-2015/making-space Fugitive Pedagogy: Gibson, L. (2022, February 17). Fugitive pedagogy. Harvard Magazine. Retrieved from https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2022/03/features-fugitive-pedagogy-jarvis-givens You can locate Matthew Caston on LinkedIN. You can also find him on Twitter- @matthewcaston or locate him and his stories about life and pondering the impact of the "Fugitive" Pedagogy on his instagram @matt.caston To engage in discussion on this topic feel free to email at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org, or connect with us on social media- Twitter: @thebulldogedu, Facebook- The Bulldog Edu, Instagram- @thebulldogedu or connect with our host, Kirsten Wilson on LinkdedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-s-wilson/.
This is the beginning of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, shares the questions she has been contemplating, defines what the term marginalized means, and explores and shares her own experiences with PLCs. In this series she will interview experts in the field of education, both K-12 and Higher Ed, and how PLCs have benefited or not benefited them, their voice, and the voice of their students. Resources referenced in order presented: Gehl, N. (2019, June 28). How to better support your marginalized students. The Art of Education University. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/09/02/how-to-better-support-your-marginalized-students/ Fisher, D., Frey, N., & Almarode, J. (2022, November 17). 5 questions plcs should ask to promote equity. Learning Forward. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://learningforward.org/journal/resilient-leadership/5-questions-plcs-should-ask-to-promote-equity/ To engage in discussion on this topic feel free to email at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org, or connect with us on social media- Twitter: @thebulldogedu, Facebook- The Bulldog Edu, Instagram- @thebulldogedu or connect with our host, Kirsten Wilson on LinkdedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-s-wilson/.
In this episode, podcast host Kirsten Wilson, shares with listeners about her plans, personal events, and hopes for what will be next for The Bulldog Educator. You can subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or podcatcher and get all the podcasts from "The Bulldog Educator." We would love to have you follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and/or Instagram. You can also email her at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In Season 2: Episode 9: We've Been Doing it all Wrong: Why Mind Brain Education is more important than Pedagogy, TBE host, Kirsten Wilson, explores Mind, Brain, Education Science and the impact on Educators and Students regarding a radical shift in Professional Learning and Educator Support through the lens of Digital Learning. Below are research articles and resources mentioned in the episode: Hobbiss, M. H., Massonnié, J., Tokuhama‐Espinosa, T., Gittner, A., Sousa Lemos, M. A., Tovazzi, A., Hindley, C., Baker, S., Sumeracki, M. A., Wassenaar, T., & Gous, I. (2019). “unified”: Bridging the researcher–practitioner divide in mind, Brain, and Education. Mind, Brain, and Education, 13(4), 298–312. https://doi.org/10.1111/mbe.12223 Oliveira, S., Roberto, M. S., Veiga-Simão, A. M., & Marques-Pinto, A. (2021). A meta-analysis of the impact of social and emotional learning interventions on teachers' burnout symptoms. Educational Psychology Review, 33(4), 1779–1808. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-021-09612-x Willis, A. S., & Nagel, M. C. (2014). The role that teachers play in overcoming the effects of stress and trauma on children's Social Psychological Development: Evidence from Northern Uganda. Social Psychology of Education, 18(1), 37–54. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11218-014-9282-6 “The Difference between Mind, Brain and Education, Educational Neuroscience and the Learning Sciences” YouTube Channel: Conexiones: The Learning Sciences Platform with host- Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa, Ph.D., Professor at Harvard University, Extension School “NeuroTeach: Brain Science and the Future of Education” by Glenn Whitman and Ian Kelleher Lens of Learning from Arkansas Department of Education: Division of Elementary and Secondary Education- Learning Services Division Facebook Post from Dave Schmittou You can subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or podcatcher and get all the podcasts from "The Bulldog Educator." We would love to have you follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and/or Instagram. You can also email her at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode, Kirsten Wilson, the Bulldog Educator Podcast host, discusses the current "great resignation" and "transitioning teachers." She shares her thoughts on the matter and what she thinks may be a possible small solution. You can subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or podcatcher and get all the podcasts from "The Bulldog Educator." We would love to have you follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and/or Instagram. You can also email her at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode, The Bulldog Educator, Kirsten Wilson, reminisce about the end of things like the iPod, videos on MTV, and other things. How the end of things makes space for new things. Listen to this brief and reflective chat about loss and hope. You can subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or podcatcher and get all the podcasts from "The Bulldog Educator." We would love to have you follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and/or Instagram. You can also email her at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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