The Parent/Teacher Conference

Crossover episode of Pewside Perspective. Hope the listeners of the Parent Teacher Conference enjoy. Let me know what you think at pewsideperspective@gmail.comI did a thing...I was kicked out of a Middle School History Teacher's Group on Facebook. In this cross over episode with his old podcast The Parent Teacher Conference, Coach shares the reasoning for his removal (at least he thinks the reason because none was ever given) and shares how in K-12 history education the progressive view is seen as the correct view and anything that is not in support of their view is seen as "far-right". For example anything by Howard Zinn & the Zinn Institute is seen as "unbiased" and appropriate for the classroom while anything by Prager U is seen as inappropriate even though Prager U declares its conservative bias and Zinn withholds sharing its Marxist bias.The last "lyric" of the hymn, Coach shares the importance of history in the Christian faith (rather than holding a view of a "spiritual" Jesus and resurrection and the importance of it happening in real time and space) and shares how more historians are now in agreement of a historical Jesus (some support from Wes Huff and Dr. Gary Habermas below) ⁠Bill Joel's We Didnt Start the Fire MTV Video⁠⁠Prager U TBH History on the Scientific Revolution ⁠⁠Wes Huff on the Joe Rogan Podcast⁠⁠Dr. Gary Habermas on the Resurrection⁠

If you liked the Parent Teacher Conference, try out Pewside Perspective, where Coach looks at a wide range of issues from a Christian perspective including educational thoughts like this episode...Hymn #7 Everyday People.On this crossover episode...On January 29th, 2025, President Trump signed the Executive order called "ENDING RADICAL INDOCTRINATION IN K-12 SCHOOLING". Many people, especially teachers, were angry. On this episode, Coach discusses 3 points from the executive order; patriotic education, gender transitioning of children without parental knowledge, and diversity, equity, and inclusion or Critical Race Theory messaging in the K-12 classroom from the perspective of a teacher, parent, and Christian. He defines terms in order to achieve understanding and shares how many people in opposition to the E.O. are creating a hyperbolic straw man rather than address reasonable concerns as presented here.

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO PEWSIDE PERSPECTIVE TO NEVER MISS A NEW EPISODE OF THIS NEW PODCAST No one likes to hear when they are doing something wrong, yet it can sometimes be the most loving words you need to hear. Coach uses the Seinfeld episode about Festivus to discuss the proper way to enact "The Airing of Grievances" & how our alway affirming never criticizing culture is to no one's benefit. One example he uses is from the world of sports to show that in some venues, we see the value in being critical. Coach discusses the negative of avoiding providing consequences to children and students that has become popular among experts in parenting and eduction.

As Coach prepares the first episodes of his new podcast endeavor Mixtape Manifest (with three episodes dropping on January 2nd), he was missing commentating on his favorite time of year, Christmas. In this extra episode of the Parent Teacher Conference, Coach talks about one of his daughter's favorite Christmas movies, Christmas with the Franks, and shares what it teaches us about Jesus' sacrifice, 1st in his coming to earth and in his walk to the cross. Please look for the Mixtape Manifest on January 2nd. You can stay up to date by emailing mixtapemanifest411@gmail.com, or follow Mixtape Manifest on Facebook or Twitter (X).

Hello listeners of the Parent Teacher Conference Podcast, here is a clip of what Im working on for my next podcast endeavor, The Mixtape Manifest I explain the reason for the name in what I plan to be the first 10 minutes of the first episode. Mixtape was an item that identifies me with the experience of growing up in Generation X, but it also reflects the seemingly random events of life, where you search for meaning and purpose that we know a good mixtape has. Please let me know what you think by emailing me at ptcpodcast411@gmail.com or mixtapemanifest411@gmail.com.

If you would like updates on the new podcast Coach is creating please get on the mailing list ptcpodcast@gmail.com of following him on Twitter @coachKcullen our following The Parent Teacher Conference page on Facebook After over 200 episodes and many discussions with listeners over the past 2.5 years, the Parent Teacher Conference's last episode is here. Coach begins discussing the Beatles Abby Road album and then shares the reasons he first began the podcast in the 1st place (to allow more moderate to conservative educators and parents to know they were other voices of agreement out there rather than the more progressive thoughts that were being pushed in education and how that would effect him as a teacher and parent. He then shares that the show fulfill its purpose; the evidence 1) the end of progressive domination in edu Twitter and decline of edu Twitter as seen in the current of exodus to Blue Sky (and the reasons why Coach is sticking with edu Twitter, its promotion of diversity of thought) 2) the post-mortem of the election of Trump as nicely summed up by liberals such as Bill Maher where the problem was the Democratic track further left than to the center Clip of Real Time with Bill Maher referenced in episode 3) The future...plans for where the new podcast that Coach will create will focus on, life through the lens of faith

On the penultimate episode, Coach discusses the reasons for Trump's election victory of 2024. Not by defending Trump, but asking the question, why are people voting for him, posed as the question, "What would you think of me if I said I voted for Trump?" Coach shares all the warning signs of a Trump victory including Top Gun Maverick, Disney's live action Snow White, and a group of volleyball players in the Mountain West conference who are standing up for what they believe despite the names they may be called. Perhaps Americans are rejecting the dogmatism of the Woke Left.

Its been over a month since Coach's last episode & on this one he announces the end of the Parent Teacher Conference Podcast in the near future and plans to create a new podcast (If you want info on his future podcast, email him at ptcpodcast411@gmail.com to receive emails). The rest of the episode he shares his experience coaching another team to a county championship in a thrilling comeback victory.

Coach uses a discussion with a college friend who was using a history major to prove his value in the world of marketing as the beginning of a "lesson" on why a history education is important (He believes all teachers should be able to share where their content is important, or what's the point for their students to learn it) He provides the major points he discusses with his students, including quotes from George Santayana, CS Lewis, George Orwell, and Issac Newton. He even gets "involved' in the 2024 Presidential Election by discussing a member of the MN State Department of Education that Governor Walz appointed that is a proponent of changing the way Americans look at their past (not in a positive way) One thing that will be emphasized is that a history education should keep us humble; being unguarded to accept evil practices as good.

In this episode, Coach gives you a glimpse into his classroom lessons and how he uses the first few days to engage the students thinking; rather than just read a syllabus, he uses it to discuss topic in civics such as rights, liberty, types of governments as well as review my classroom rules. Yes, Coach really does declare not only that his class is a dictatorship, but why they will thank him at the end of the year for it. The episode ends with a word that most children don't realize that sometimes can be the most loving word their parents say to them. Below are a number of my favorite episodes over the first 200 that I shared on Facebook (The Parent Teacher Conference) and Twitter (@coachcullen411) 10 Things I Shared With My Daughters What To Do With Special Education A Hoosier Redemption Why Teachers Are Quitting My Colorblind Family Part 1 My Colorblind Family Part 2 What is the Best Christmas Movie-12 Days of Christmas Arguments

I can't believe it! It's the 200th Parent Teacher Conference. First, thanks to the small, but loyal listeners who have shared with me and talked with me about some of the topics I've presented. You don't know how I valued all the conversations. On this episode, Coach goes a bit deeper on the reason he created this podcast; a place for a moderate to right, traditionalist, voice to be heard during a time when progressive voices in education & parenting were dominating. Coach realized there were many parents and teachers who needed to know there were more of us out there. Also thoughts coming from a teacher who was still in the trenches rather than one with a few years "in the game" who left to tell the ones left in the fight how to be a teacher. Be looking on Twitter (@coachcullen411) and Facebook (The Parent Teacher Conference Page and Group) for postings of Coach's favorite of his 200 episodes this week. Coach also mentions one of his favorite Youtube teacher channels TeacherTherapy. Take a listen Youtube Channel Spotify Channel

Reflecting on the passing of Matthew Perry & the disregard to his humanity that has been revealed in the indictments handed down for his death to people including doctors, Coach discusses the trait of real friends; the courage to say "that is wrong, don't do it", that "No" can be the most loving word that can be heard, basically to be honest. Going beyond honest friends, Coach encourages parents and teachers to "be the adults in the room". He pushes back against the affirmation culture and its idea that "No" is harmful to a child's self-esteem and should be avoided, especially when it comes to sexuality during a time in childhood that we know that the part of the brain for decision making is still being developed.

As a teacher, what are you doing on the first day of school with your students? Are you going to drone on about the rules and expectations? If your students could choose to go back for day 2, would they? Coach shares the Home Run Derby he plays with his students on day 1, how he learns what is important in the minds of his students through play, and how he uses that opening day excitement to motivate his students in history. He then pivots to Back to School Night, reminding teachers this is their opportunity to give their students' parents a taste of what goes on in your classroom. If the presentation bores them, what is that telling them about what their child is thinking about your class? For parents, you get to see the inner workings of a teacher's mind as they approach these two days that others may find trivial, but Coach sees as important. It also will inform you about how best to approach your child's Back to School night from a parent's POV. And one last point...a teacher should always undersell what they do in the classroom rather than oversell.

Many teachers complain about the first day of school for teachers (commonly called an inservice or professional development). Yes, their summer break is over, but the experience is like going to the dentist for a root canal. You want to be anywhere else but there. There are administrators are more focused on the public relations and press releases that come out of that day rather than if it is actually beneficial to their staff. Often, outside speakers are more about the fee they receive than providing what the teachers in their audience actually need. Coach shares his idea of his plans for a first day professional development for teachers if superintendent, administrators, and principals had the courage to do it. Food, Brevity, Encouragement, Purposeful.

After watching a Facebook reel that made teachers feel they are the problem when it comes to student behavior (and worse, if it was part of a opening day keynote presentation) Coach decides to give a pep talk for teachers heading back to school to start the new year. From ideas like the best safe space in a classroom is structure and rules to teaching being like long distance driving (minus the ability to pull over for a potty break) Teachers need to know that their passion keeps them coming back to a job year after year that others would struggle to keep up.

Coach completes his review of the Abigail Shrier book Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up. The focus in the episode deals with the questions "Are we teaching our children what is true about reality?" and "When we cast a wide net about trauma, are we actually doing more harm than good?" Ideas such as resilience, agency, and being the adult in the room are discussed when looking at topics such as Restorative Justice. Is the affirmative approach creating narcissists? Can people act mean in the name of empathy? Also, a brief discussion of the topic of Shrier's other best seller, "Irreversible Damage" on Gender Dysphoria is discussed from the viewpoint of a father with teen daughters. If you truly believe that to be informed one must see differing perspectives and viewpoints, then Shirer's book is a must read for parents & teachers to help raising kids.

Our first session of Bad Therapy, the latest best seller by Abigail Shirer subtitled, "Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up" discusses a new term for Coach, iatrogenesis, unintended harm by a doctor to a patient. Shirer uses this to bring up valid questions about the push for more therapy for children and the push for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the classroom. She uses discussions with therapists in the field that as parents and teachers should be used when determining the best course of action for children and what the school's role and teacher's role should be.

We need to return to emphasizing the word civil in civil discourse again. After the failed assassination of President Trump, Coach talks about several issues of the concern of hostile political rhetoric including the influence of the 24/7 news channels. He then discusses how we should approach Election 2024 in the classroom, how we need to promote Democracy in the classroom, that includes teaching American ideals and how they developed, looking for agreement rather than disagreement, and how to properly disagree with a fellow student (and always feel comfortable in the classroom to do so without fearing an ad hominem attack).

A review of the Nicholas Carr book, The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains. Even though written over 10 years ago, the studies and examples offered are still relevant as we move in the age of smartphones. Carr details that it isn't just a psychological issue, but physiological as it changes are brain structure. The questions addressed in this episode include, "What is the value of memorization?" and "How has the internet changed education?" It is a great companion to the episode Konnected Kids, a Review of the Jonathan Haidt book The Anxious Generation,

"This is bad, this is really, really bad" With the presidential season beginning a bit early this year, Coach shares how he would have addressed the Trump Biden debate of June 2024 in class. He shares the lies that were presented, the example of Ronald Reagan with similar concerns to President Biden in his 1st debate with Walter Mondale in 1984, and why he is calling it the Cincinnati debate when it took place in Atlanta (it has nothing to do with the actual debate). 1st Presidential Debate Reagan v Mondale 1984 Wall Street Journal: Behind Closed Doors, Biden Slipping Axios: Top Aides Shield Biden --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

The most defining difference between people in the US is not cultural, racial, ethnic, or gender based, but ideological. Second in the summer reading series is the title, "Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me" by Winfred Reilly. The obvious relation to the older text "Lies My Teacher Told Me" by James Loewen is obvious. Where Reilly is upfront of his bias, Loewen obscures it (along with Howard Zinn). Reilly's work would help the diversity, equity, and inclusion that is championed in most classrooms today. Link to a Blog Post on this Episode If You Would Like to Share It Amazon's Listing for Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

The state of Louisiana has mandate the 10 commandments to be posted in all public school classrooms. The ACLU has already said it will take the state to court due to violation of the separation of church and state. As a parent, teacher, and Christian, what does Coach think about that? Find out. Coach also shares some of the Christian beliefs of the founding fathers and how they relate to not just our founding documents, but also to the abolition of slavery. If you never heard of the influence of the First and Second Great Awakening on the United States, shame on your history teachers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

Are we more strict with our kids in the real world than we are in the digital world? First book talk of the summer, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt where he addresses that question. Citing stats of the decline of mental health among teens beginning with the advent of smartphones and social media, Coach brings not just the problems Haidt addresses but also one of his solutions...a return to the play based childhood. Along the way Coach calls Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death prophetic and offers insight into what he sees in the classroom in light of Haidt insights. The Anxious Generation is a must read for parents and teachers alike. Professor Haidt's endorsed website mentioned in the episode https://letgrow.org . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

Who was your favorite TV Dad? In honor of Father's Day, Coach shares who his favorite TV dad was and how the role of the dad in the family has diminished in the past 60 years both in reality and on TV. The shocking statistics of fatherless homes will be provided as father's are encouraged to rise above their animalistic narcissism and leave the world a better place through their children. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

Do you know what a mondegreen is? The episode opens with an explanation and then discusses the concept of teacher tenure. Some of the problems it creates for students, parents, and teachers, some ideas of solutions, and some of the positive aspects (with side conversations on high stake testing in schools and pensions) The following article is referenced in the episode from the Fordham Institute. Let's Talk About Bad Teachers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

Today Coach talks about youth sports, the difference between coaching girls and boys in middle school, and concerns he has about recreation level coaches. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

Last in a series on commencements speeches. The episode begins with more responses from the speech given by KC Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker and then turns to the one given by Jerry Seinfeld's at Duke University. Undeterred by very small level demonstrations, Seinfeld reminds us to look at the little things for enjoyment in life, and that your privilege is a strength that you should be proud of rather than embarrassed by. Jerry Seinfeld's Duke Commencement Speech --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

If you went to college, do you remember the name of the person who gave the commencement speech? Do you remember the topic? I, like millions of others have forgotten, but this year, graduates of two colleges will never forget. 1st in a two part series, Coach talks about the commencement speech of Harrison Butker, the place kicker of the Kansas City Chiefs, at a small Catholic college in Kansas and how what he said was twisted to demonize him, even getting the NFL to denounce him. Coach reads to you the "offensive" parts of the speech and offers other information that points to Butler's intent, to raise the profile of Mothers and Wives as worthy pursuits. ⁠Butker's Commencement Speech at Benedictine College⁠ Coach provides a defense for Butler's view from unlikely sources who actually disagree with him (Whoopi Goldberg and Bill Maher) and are willing to expose the hypocrisy of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Also, the actions of those in the news media to make a non-story into a story and how students need to learn that in any course on media literacy.⁠NPR article on Melissa Kearney's book: ⁠⁠The Two Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

The number one reasons that teachers are quitting is the deterioration of classroom behavior & lack of consequences. In this episode, Coach questions the push to remove writing names of misbehavior on board, addressing outbursts in classroom privately, and clip arts. Why do we often think the worst of teachers in the addressing these situations rather than the worst of the acts? Do we display more concern toward how the misbehaving will react to the consequence at the expense of behaving students? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

State Testing Season is Upon, but did No Child Left Behind Act (Bush #2) and Every Student Succeeds Act (Obama) emphasis on high stake testing really improve anything other than the bottom line for testing corporations? Coach shares the changes he has seen education since there implementation, the tension they create for students and educators, and the lack of real value these tests offer him about the strengths and weaknesses of his own children. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

Special Edition...At one point does a protest stop being lawful? Are the college protests over the Palestinian Israel Conflict of 23-24 the high water mark of progressivism? Did the book, "The Coddling of the American Mind" get it right? Coach contrasts the campus demonstrations of the 60's with today's and sees if we can learn where American culture is going. Playing Nostradamus, Coach uses thoughts about Bill Maher, Richard Dawkins, and young Catholics who desire to return to a more traditional faith as evidence for his prediction . Article about Young Catholics: https://www.chron.com/news/article/a-step-back-in-time-america-s-catholic-church-19432333.php --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

Using the experience of two brothers who were both top athletes and scholars at his high school, and graduating with the late NFL defensive lineman Tony Siragusa, Coach shares his perspective that the "Dumb Jock" trope was something he never saw; no one was excused from school work for their athletic skills. Playing sports teaches skills that will help athletes not only be successful on the field, but in life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

One of the influences of my wife is the enjoyment of one her favorite TV shows of all time, Wings. Coach shares the overarching story of Joe and Brian Hackett needing to know the value of brotherhood (which we laughed at the many lessons they had of that over 8 years). Coach then turns to the classroom and the home and explains how we need to have a holistic view of both in order to build true safe spaces for our students and children. The episode ends with how parents can best deal with the a defiant child using an example of a woman named Monica with her son Angie.. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

Last in a series on Old School Teaching Tools That Shouldn't Be Tossed. Starting with a discussion of the blow back he has received from the episodes "More Than a Pencil" & "Past Due Review", Coach shares the purpose of these episodes; to support teachers who are being told to ditch consequences (typically the #1 reason given as to why teachers are leaving the profession) He then discusses his concerns about "sharing power" with his students in the classroom, citing an Edutopia article (posted below) that calls for a more "Democratic" classroom, and demonstrating its flaw and standing by the principle "There is a hierarchy in the classroom by necessity" The episode ends with Coach sharing his "Dictatorship" model classroom management technique, points out several areas of agreement he has with the Edutopia article, and concludes with sharing how students dont really want you as their friend either. Edutopia: "The Power of a Democratic Classroom" by Carla Marschall. July 27, 2021 https://www.edutopia.org/article/power-democratic-classroom --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

Second in a series on Old School Teaching Tools That Shouldn't Be Tossed. Do you give deductions for late work? Have you been told it's wrong to give deductions for late work? Coach shares some of the faulty arguments that teachers use to convince other teachers to give up consequences for late assignments. The requirement of a project often goes beyond the actual content being assessed. Punctuality is a requirement just as writing three paragraphs for a three paragraph essay is a requirement. He also shares his approach and concerns what is really being reinforced by not holding students accountable for handing assignments in on time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

First in a series on Old School Teaching Tools That Shouldn't Be Tossed. Have you ever heard the legend of the rock band Van Halen and their request that no brown M&M's could be backstage? It's not a legend and was for a valid reason. From that story, we discuss: Should a teacher freely give a student a pencil if they forgot one for class? It seems like such a minor point, but Coach uses it to expand upon the many lessons a student learns in not receiving one, how minor frustration is better than just handing one out. Coach also refutes typical arguments educators have used to shame teachers into handing out pencils like Halloween candy, such as the "Worst Case Scenario" and "Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

Coach throws a curve in this episode by discussing one of his favorite movies of all time, Hoosiers. He reveals some little known facts of the movie (Did you know Gene Hackman thought it would sink his career?) and then discusses the theme that penetrates the soul of all who watch it, REDEMPTION. With the Lent/Easter season upon us, it seems to be a great time to talk about such a great word. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

The day before St. Patrick's Day, I taught a lesson about Irish discrimination in the U.S. Students had never learned that before. Is it because some in our culture have widened the net of what is racism. And widening the net of these definitions places people who do not agree with these expansive new definitions as unjustly complicit and guilty of those terms.  Coach denounces all forms of racism and shares why he has personal "skin in the game", reviews the changes in American culture, first looking at the changes when people of different ethnic backgrounds marry each other to the future as more people of different racial backgrounds will be getting married as well (including Coach's own daughters) only to further strengthen the continued use of the word "colorblind", and offering black voices (Sowell, McWhorter, Steele) that are just as concerned of these progressive ideas that seek division by their labeling others rather than finding common ground on what unifies us as American --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

What games did you play as a kid? Spud, Manhunt, Red Light, Green Light? What were they providing you in a low risk environment? What board games did you play? On this episode, Coach gives specific board games that can be used in the classroom or at home to teach different topics, get kids off social media & their devices for a bit, and just to have some fun. Games mentioned include: Chutes & Ladders, Blookus, Yahtzee, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Timeline, Scrabble, Password, Pit, Gamestormer, Clue, and more! Final of 5 episodes from the Disconnect from Tech Series Coach will be conducting a session on Non Digital Games in the the Classroom for the NJAMLE (New Jersey Association of Middle Level Educators) Conference in mid March 2024. The next few podcasts will be expansions of some of the ideas he will be sharing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

What games did you play outside with your friends growing up? What did you learn? On this episode, Coach shares his thoughts on the reason why we decrease play (the increase of professional youth sport programs and how it decreases play and local community cohesiveness) and how we believe play takes away from academics. He ends the episode with quotes that support the need for play in young people's lives; a safe way for them to learn important skills as well as a hedge against future mental health issues. Episode Four in the Disconnect from Tech Series Coach will be conducting a session on Non Digital Games in the the Classroom for the NJAMLE (New Jersey Association of Middle Level Educators) Conference in mid March 2024. The next few podcasts will be expansions of some of the ideas he will be sharing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

Recent studies reveal worsening mental health outcomes for teens today with many pointing to sharp rises in issues such as anxiety, depression, self harm, and loneliness in American youth coinciding with the introduction of smartphones and social media in society. What can schools do to help & what are they doing that may be fanning he flames of the rise? Coach shares his opinions on how a nothing is right in society, a social justice approach, expansion of the words such as "trauma" when we mean "discomfort" seeing students as data points, and lack of recess are contributing to the problem. He also has statistic based advice for parents to help improve mental health outcomes for their children...go to church. Episode Three in the Disconnect from Tech Series Coach will be conducting a session on Non Digital Games in the the Classroom for the NJAMLE (New Jersey Association of Middle Level Educators) Conference in mid March 2024. The next few podcasts will be expansions of some of the ideas he will be sharing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

In this episode, Coach discusses some disturbing trends for teens. He begins by giving us a history of how communal our entertainment once was and the move to individualization. He then shares statistics on teen self harm, anxiety, depression, and loneliness, and those stats are NOT in a positive direction. Jonathan Haidt's video referenced in the episode (author of upcoming book "The Anxious Generation). Some of the statistics mentioned in the episode are presented for you to see. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVq4ARIlNVg&t=210s Episode Two in the Disconnect from Tech Series Coach will be conducting a session on Non Digital Games in the the Classroom for the NJAMLE (New Jersey Association of Middle Level Educators) Conference in mid March 2024. The next few podcasts will be expansions of some of the ideas he will be sharing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

Episode One in the Disconnect from Tech Series Coach will be conducting a session on Non Digital Games in the the Classroom for the NJAMLE (New Jersey Association of Middle Level Educators) Conference in mid March 2024. The next few podcasts will be expansions of some of the ideas he will be sharing. In the first of this series, Coach shares how being a recreation/camp director of a small church camp shaped his views of how to develop community in the classroom in order to engage learners. How fun and games help break down differences of the diverse experiences of kids from various racial and socio-economic communities as well as to "pick the lock" of barriers kids build out of fear of rejection by others to form a cohesive camping experience for all the teens and allow them to engage with the messages being presented. And how these camp lessons can be adapted to the classroom setting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

Coach celebrates the start of his 3rd year of the Parent Teacher Conference podcasts by doing a retrospective of his teaching career in order to discover the reason he remains in the classroom while other teachers are quitting the profession. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

Restorative Justice is a modern buzzword in education, and although some of its practices can be chalked up to what is already considered good classroom management & relationship building, many teachers are questioning its move to remove consequences from the equation (and some are even quitting the profession due to this issue). Where is the justice for the teacher and the majority of the students in the class who want to learn? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

After a month break, Coach discusses his struggles with the winter months, and shares his approach to students who have missing assignments. He questions if we are teaching them to narcissistic by never deducting points or giving out zeros. He ends by praising the parents who have been supportive when he approaches them for their assistance. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

What does a near perfect game in baseball have to do with the classroom and the family? In this episode, Coach discusses how an official on the athletic field demonstrates the necessity for the need of a power imbalance in the classroom by the teacher and by the parents in order to satisfy the purpose of the game, class, and family and to keep kids safe. My father living the quote "I'm not your friend, I'm your father" was the most loving gift he ever gave me. He kept me from dangerous falls and helped me be the man I am today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

From a Harvard President, to President's Biden and Trump, to AI use among students in the Classroom, Coach offers his opinions on plagiarism and what we really should be teaching our students, character development, the one thing each individual can control. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

In this year in review episode (the 80th of 2023), Coach revisits several topics that seemed to span several episodes: How the Disney Way can influence the classroom positively The classroom behavior crisis, the impact of digital devices on kids, and the teacher shortages. Why Coach is proud of his daughters for choosing a colorblind approach in their relationships rather than an Anti-Racist one. Along the way, you will hear the 80's teen comedy Better Off Dead mentioned along with Super Bowl Champion football player educating the president of an esteemed school on race relations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

IF YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED THE ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL EPISODE, DELETE IT.  A LOT OF ERRORS HOPE THIS ONE IS MORE ENJOYABLE! On a very special episode, Coach uses the format of an old Christmas special, with 4 different talks centering on Christmas. Being addressed are: 1) Coach's Christmas Tradition Origin Story 2) The Grinch Who Want to End Christmas 3) Why Die Hard is a Hallmark Christmas Movie for Men 4) What the carol, "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" can remind us about Christianity. Here is the link to the song discussed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7670CXvPX0 Merry Christmas! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message

Online grades books sound great in theory, but can lead to anxiety in students as their parents are checking 24/7 for grades. Growth and learning are replaced by the necessity of the A and figuring out "the game" to get the A. In this episode, Coach talks from his experience as a teacher who uses online grading apps, how they assist teachers, but also can create more headaches, even declaring that at times the Internet has made us more stupider. As a parent, he shares how it is best used to help parents, teachers, and most importantly, the child. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message