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Joe Ferraro is getting 1% One Percent Better every day and he's hoping to help you get better with him. Joe's podcast, 1% One Percent Better is helping one individual at a time develop an arsenal of information to get better with every listen.  Joe is in his 18th year and he teaches English and Public Speaking to seniors as well as the Head Varsity Baseball Coach.  In this episode we discuss Joe being hired at Manhattanville College as the youngest head coach in NCAA history at age 21 The Alumni Classroom he started last year  Favorite books and Podcasts, and his 1% Percent Better Podcast Show Notes Bullet Point Background (Joe's Background) It's all about the names College Baseball Head Coach at Twenty-One September 4, 1999 - The Moment Alumni Classroom "The difference between the expert and the beginner is the expert has failed more times than the beginner has even tried."  Cathy Salit's "The Performance Breakthrough" Love of Coffee - Tip of the Ande's by Simpson & Vail  1% Percent Better Podcast  His Broadcasting Background His son Joey for Episode 15 of the 1% Percent Better Podcast Goal with his podcast KWB Podcast "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with" Jim Rohn Episode 1 with Todd Finley Secret to a healthy marriage "Marry someone you like." Joe Ferrero  Story of being the youngest NCAA Head Coach Episode 7 of the 1% Better Podcast with Debbie Millman "Comparison is the thief of Joy." - Theodore Roosevelt  Favorite Books/Audiobooks The Four Agreements by Don Luiz Miguel Debbie Millman - Look Both Ways Malcolm Gladwell How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Solo by Kwami Alexander City of Thieves by Simeon Beneoff ​ Favorite Podcasts The Moment with Brian Koppelman Learning Leader with Host Ryan Hawk ABCA Calls From The Clubhouse ​FOLLOW JOE FERRARO  TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2yQrgYcEMAIL: ferraro22@hotmail.com FOLLOW TEACHER TUNNEL  INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2fqoe8k TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2xoORl1 FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2wQqSab WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2lIbKaI FOLLOW JON BELT INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2wQqSab TWITTER: http://bit.ly/ICFCzV FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2fkdlBp WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2lIbKaI Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many. ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

In this episode, we discuss social and emotional learning, her recent Ethiopia trip, and meeting The Batman - Christian Bale but first, we start with the history of her name that leads into her super teacher origin story.  Super Teacher Origin Story History of Chaffee and Sydney -Chelsea morning song She almost was named Lindsay I am a POET!  Horace's Compromise: The Dilemma of the American High School ​The 3 Things she's learned from Middle School  1. Don't take it personally 2. Know your Slang 3. "Whatever kids want to read is good!" Sydney Chafee   Teacher Of the Year Process Social and Emotion Learning http://www.casel.org/ Ethiopia  ​Some of the things we take for granted like:  -moving desks  -Desks are bolted to the floor -100 students in the class If you could give a Ted Talk... Books discussed:  It Won't Be Easy by Tom Rademacher For White Folks That Teach In The Hood by Christopher Emdin TedX - Taking and Preparing Secret to a healthy marriage & how she met her husband via internet The BATMAN Story Trends in Education  Favorite Failure The Impostor Syndrome​ Morning Routine Scariest thing she's done Book that positively impacted her life:  We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson QR Code App CandyCrush ​FOLLOW SYDNEY CHAFFEE INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2jh5M3C TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2jgchDR FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2hjEpSf WEBSITE: http://sydneychaffee.com/ ​FOLLOW TEACHER TUNNEL  INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2fqoe8k TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2xoORl1 FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2wQqSab WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2lIbKaI FOLLOW JON BELT INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2wQqSab​ TWITTER: http://bit.ly/ICFCzV FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2fkdlBp WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2lIbKaI   Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter ​ ​Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many. ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn  

On today’s episode, we have a friend of mine all the way from the UK, Tallal Gondal. Tallal is a Math Lecturer at Brooksby Melton College in the United Kingdom. He was born in Saudi Arabia, lived in Pakistan and now calls the United Kingdom home. He started a YouTube channel less than a year ago called Hustle Is 4 Life Motivation where he brings on "amazing guests from all over the world who are doing awesome things to add value to others." Like me, he is learning from their habits, strategies, and routines. We discuss the growth mindset, his networking strategies that have guided him to speak with some great people on his channel, negative self-talk and of course book recommendations. In the episode we discuss:  Hustle is 4 Life Motivation Networking Genius "It's not about passive learning it's about active problem-solving." Tallal Gondal  Networking {3 Things} Be more interested in what's happening in their lives than interesting Bring value into their lives Leverage your social media account    Habits to add and subtract Negative Self-Talk  Positive Morning Routine Favorite Quotes BOOKS MENTIONED The One Thing by Jay Papasan & Gary Keller Awaken The Giant Within by Anthony Robbins PODCASTS MENTIONED Freedom Fast Lane MWF Motivation Self-Made Man FOLLOW TALLAL GONDAL  EMAIL  YOUTUBE CHANNEL  FOLLOW TEACHER TUNNEL  INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2fqoe8k TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2xoORl1 FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2wQqSab WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2lIbKaI FOLLOW JON BELT INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2wQqSab TWITTER: http://bit.ly/ICFCzV FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2fkdlBp WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2lIbKaI Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many. ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

In this episode, we have the innovation specialist and author of "Pure Genius" - Don Wettrick. Don is leading the way in changing how we think of education. Getting out of the dark ages and into the future with his innovation class and popular podcast - StartEdUp. He has interviewed industry titans like Gary Vaynerchuk, James Altucher, Seth Godin, Daniel Pink, plus a video call from Tim Ferriss with his students. His voice is needed in the 'fix it' mentality when it comes to education. He wants to change the conversation from how can we make it better to how can we change it completely because change is happening all around us daily. My first introduction to Don was an interview he did with Tom Bilyeu on Inside Quest and it completely altered my views on the classroom dynamic.  Watch the interview and you will see what I mean.  Inside the episode:  Teaching career Cultivating the growth mindset Startedup Vlog Why he didn't want to get into teaching and why he got into teaching First job out of college How to get started with innovation Naveen Jain story in the classroom Connect and Collect Days Lime Green Pants Dancing shirtless on stage Expert in being transparent Don's in charge of Education Seth Godin's Linchpin Key to a healthy marriage Jocko Willnick Twitter Profile Teacher Branding Silicon Valley on HBO Don's Routine Workout  Journal  Cold Shower Fasting until noon Two hours of family time uninterrupted  Floss and Recount day Email of gratitude Email himself (Top 3 Goals for the days)  Books How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Bold by Steven Kotler & Peter Diamandis  Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek Living Buddha Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh Podcast  Freakonomics Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many. ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

I love all the guests I've had on the podcast so far, but this guest was special because I don't think I would have started this podcasting adventure if it wasn't for the inspiration Brian gave without even knowing me. His podcast "Talks With Teachers" is one of the most popular educational podcasts out there. He brings inspiring stories from some of the best teachers around. When I was still in my infant stage of teaching I started listening to this podcast and realized that it was okay to fail, some of the best teachers in the nation had bad days and lessons go terribly wrong. In 2013 was when I started listening. I would listen in the car on my way to work, morning runs in the icy cold weather to warm me up - corny I know. But true. It gave me ideas on how to be better, and it also helped me to stop being so hard on myself.  Along with his podcast and blog, Brian is a contributing writer for Edutopia, creator of aplithelp.com and #aplitchat on twitter. He is in his 13 or 14th  year as an English teacher  - he’s wasn’t sure of the exact number. He currently teaches AP Literature and Composition, creative writing, and public speaking at Miller’s Place High School in Long Island. He’s also a varsity basketball coach, husband, and father of 2. In this episode We talk about finding balance for all the things, the moment he decided he wanted to become a teacher, the book that introduced him to a love of reading, his morning routine, and the new journal he created called the Daily Teacher. In this episode we discuss His first 3 years  Letters to the New York Times Brian's persistence to pursue Scariest thing he's ever done Love of reading On The Road by Jack Kerouac Finding balance with all the things Inspiring teachers Talks With Teachers  Writing Process Pearl Jam Morning Routine The Daily Teacher Journal  What I hope to accomplish today What will I teach my students How will I make a difference Teach Like A Pirate by Dave Burgess War of Art by Stephen Pressfield Where are we going as teachers?  #aplitchat​ Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many. ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

In this episode, we talk with The Tech Rabbi: Michael Cohen. Michael is a designer and technologist turned educator. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Certified Trainer who advocates, speaks, writes, and facilitates workshops on creativity and innovation. He works with schools on a local and national level to help them develop a creative mindset to influence and empower individuals in becoming confident and passionate problem solvers. You can hear Michael’s story of creativity and innovation through social media, and conferences such as Apple Education Events, EdTechTeacher Summits, iPadpalooza, ISTE, and SXSWEdu. He holds a Master of Science Education (Educational Technology) from California State University-Fullerton and a Bachelors of Fine Art (Printmaking and Design) from California State University-Long Beach.  The Tech Rabbi is not just a brand, but a real thing. He is, in fact, a real Rabbi. Show Notes Michael did not like school  Did not enjoy school The moment Michael decided he wanted to be a teacher What a classroom should look like with 1:1 How to get more organized chaos in the classroom How to be inspired by people that are doing amazing things, and cultivating creativity from work that has existed before. F.A.I.L.U.R.E. ⎮First Attempt in Learning (Unless Reflection Exists) ⎮ Empathy the ability to understand and share the abilities of another ⏤It needs to be a huge force in education (differentiation and collaboration needs to be rooted in empathy in order to be successful) Processing reflection What was the challenge presented? I will try and find somebody that’s already done it Mentorships (education, business, spiritual, parenting) The secret to a happy marriage? "My wife is my better half, my number one fan, the number one committed to making me the best person I am, being open to the belief that the partner is going to make the other better." ⏤Michael Cohen Habits or routines to add and subtract Where is education? And where is it going? “Education needs to be about creating people that are unstoppable learners.” Morning Routines Impactful books Books mentioned on the show Bible The Tanya (Guidebook on how you should view your life and striving for you to love everyone like you love yourself) Dr. Tina Seelig “What I Wish I Knew When I was 20” Gary Vaynerchuck “The Thank You Economy” & “Jab Jab Jab Right Hook” Seth Godin “Linchpin” Dale Carnegie “How to Win Friends and Influence People” Napoleon Hill “Think and Grow Rich” "The Crossroads of Should and Must: Find and Follow your passion" by Elle Luna Podcasts mentioned in the show Talks with Teachers with Brian Sztabnik Startedup Podcast with Don Wettrick Edtech Podcast with Sophie Bailey Tim Ferriss Show with Tim Ferriss Gary Vee Audio Experience with Gary Vaynerchuk Places to find Glenda http://thetechrabbi.com/ Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many.  ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn    

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On today’s episode, we have an English Teacher of thirty-six years - Glenda Funk is an evolving teacher going into her thirty-seventh year as a teacher. She is nationally board certified, has a blog called Evolving English teacher, and created 113 lesson plans and 14 units on the Better Lesson Series website which gets 500 downloads a week. She graduated from SW Baptist University with a degree in Speech Education and a Masters in English from Idaho State University. In this episode we learn about the balance she’s adopted in her work and life, her blog, and the declining retention rate of teachers staying in the profession as well as entering it. Show Notes This or That Moment Glenda decided to be a teacher Failures in life and the classroom A classroom overwhelming moment Learning from divorce Evolving English Teacher Seth Godin Why start a blog Glenda's writing process "How important it is to be consistent" Keeping notes in phone with blog ideas Writing about what she reads Teacher retention Scariest thing at the Ozarks Expert in the classroom How to organize thoughts with mentor texts Better Lesson series  113 Lesson Plans & 14 Units (Common Core Aligned)  What do you wish you were better at?  Voice commenting with Google Classroom Poll Everywhere Who comes to mind when you think of the word successful?  Carol Jago Donalyn Miller Kylene Beers Tom Newkirk Creating balance in teaching Meditation apps Insight Timer Theme Music If she could spend time with any author Books mentioned on the show "Big Magic"  by Elizabeth Gilbert Better Lesson series ​"Spark" by John Ratey "Readicide" by Kelly Gallagher "The Art of Slow Reading" by Thomas Newkirk "Minds Made for Stories" by Thomas Newkirk "Make it Stick" by Peter Brown "Deep Work" by Cal Newport "Debunk it"  by John Grant "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead Links mentioned in the show Better Living Through Beowulf Blog Better Lesson series https://www.polleverywhere.com/ Talks with Teachers with Brian Sztabnik You Are Not So Smart Podcast Places to find Glenda Her Blog Her Twitter Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many.  ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn ​

On today’s episode we have author, teacher, podcaster, and triathlete - and did I mention she has Cerebral Palsy-CP for short. She just turned thirty and the sky is the limit for this expert on everything CP. In this episode, we discuss self-publishing a book, the triathlon in Hawaii she attempted, and her podcast "Butterflies of Wisdom" which I was a guest on her show. We learn a lot about how a disability can't stop you from accomplishing your dreams.  Show Notes What is cerebral palsy?  How cerebral palsy limits daily tasks in her life.  Profpofol limited her ability to walk and is the drug that killed Michael Jackson Music Teacher and Transitions Butterflies of Wisdom Podcast Author of "I, Win: Hope and Life - My Journal of a Disables Woman Living in a Non-Disabled World"  'Win's Women of Wisdom' Podcast Habit that Win wishes she could bring down Two reasons Win wrote a book Win has written not one but eight books How to self-publish a book with createspace Kona Iron Man Team Hoyt http://www.teamhoyt.com/ bridgingbionics.org​​ What Win wishes she was better at Favorite purchase under $100 Book/Books to gift to someone Favorite quote Theme Music  Links mentioned on the show Libsyn Google Docs "Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson Always a Lesson Podcast Dreams and Drive Podcast Out of My Mind  by Sharon Draper Places to find Win Butterflies of Wisdom Website Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many.  ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

On today’s episode, we have Sean Carney, and this episode is a little different from previous shows because Sean isn’t a teacher in the traditional sense. He will be teaching us some things today about his profession. so think of it as a guest speaker to the classroom. A few years back, I taught a 7th grade ELA class and I had a quiet student named Logan, but Logan had a talent. He had the deepest voice I've ever heard from a 7th grader. Lets just say I would have enjoyed listening to him read Apple's Terms & Conditions pages we all love to NOT read. Sean is a voice actor, who recently graduated from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY and received his degree in Integrated Marketing Communications,  with a Minor in Communication Studies focused on public speaking. He was looking to pay for expenses at college his freshman year in 2013 and heard about an online platform called Fiverr - and after about a year he committed to it full time. He is now the top rated voice-over actor on that site, and in the last four years has completed well over four-thousand gigs. Sean drops everything you need to know to get into the voice over business. We discuss actions you can take today, tools and resources for those aspiring to be in his industry, teachers that influenced his success, and even what microphone to use.   Show Notes Professional Voice Actor and why he does it Signing up for freelance websites his freshman year Fiverr.com What does voice-over mean?  School makes an impact in Sean's life Teachers that made an impact Christopher Wheatley (Radio Program at Ithaca College) Sally Vartuli - Media Production Teacher The 3 things Sean would teach on how to get into voice acting  Tools to use in order to produce a Demo The 3 actions steps you could take today David Caplan  “Admire people who are better than you and you'll better yourself because there is going to be somebody looking up to you." Sean Carney 3 habits that help Sean succeed in business Be ready to work all hours and 7 days a week Make every customer VIP Learn new skills to offer Pronouncing words like 'While' are not as easy as it looks Scariest thing Sean has done Best purchase under $100 Theme Music  Voice-Over Links mentioned in the show Fiverr Voices Voices123 Audio Software mentioned in the show Audacity  Garageband Adobe Audition Pro Tools  Microphones-Mixing Boards mentioned in the show AT 2035 XLR AT 2020 Peavey 6 Mixing Board Focusrite - Scarlett 2i2 ​Where to find Sean Sean's Website Sean's Twitter Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many.  ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

On today’s episode, we have Nick Mataish - Nick is a Ninth Grade Algebra teacher in Webster, New York at Webster Schroeder High School. He is an aspiring relationship coach, writer, and has developed a blog called movingpastmediocre.com - where his focus is Mindset, Marriage and Manifesting Greatness, and like me, he is a fan of alliteration. He received his bachelor's degree in Math Education and a Masters degree in Special Education from his hometown Niagara County, NY at Niagara University. He is all about self-improvement and self-development not only for himself but for his students and relationships he builds. We discuss many topics including a student teaching setback during his sophomore year in college, his foundational-five morning routines, the goals for his website and the math rap he made for his students.   Show Notes This or That Favorite Documentary  What are you an expert in? Growth Mindset  Tech in the Classroom - Google Chromebooks & Google Forms Why Nick became a teacher Difference between a Charter School and Public School ​ Quake books Mindset Audio Essay  Episode #3 Taking action Morning routine The Five Minute Journal Texting messaging words of encouragement Foundational Five (Meditation, Journal, Messaging, Exercise, Reading)  Mastermind group Math Rap  Book Recommendations Ryan Holiday (Common Place Book) Podcasts Recommendations Half Marathon Challenge Podcasts Documentaries mentioned in the show "I Am Not Your Guru"  "Red Pill"  "Impact Theory" by Tom Billyeu "Resist Average Academy by Tommy Baker Books and Links mentioned in the show  "Mindset" by Dr. Carol Dweck "Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey "Think and Grow Rich" by Dale Carnegie "Linchpin" by Seth Godin "Awaken the Giant Within" by Tony Robbins ​ Where to find Nick Nick's Facebook Nick's Website Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many.  ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

On today’s episode we have the 2017 Michigan Teacher of the Year - Tracy Horodyski - Tracy is the the outgoing teacher that is always learning and growing with her students, colleagues and all others she gets the pleasure to meet. Tracy is a product of the Grand Rapids Public School system in which she went through from K-12. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in Group Science with and Masters in General Education. She is currently an Instructional Coach - teacher consultant with the Lake Michigan Writing Project and working towards National Board Certification. We discuss what occupies her time in the summers, the process of getting nationally board certified, and she shares a student success story of the method she used to get him to enjoy poetry and many other topics.  Show Notes   Summer Plans Teaching a writing camp at Grand Valley State University Lake Michigan Writing Project This or That Meditation Routine Random writings Michigan Teacher of the Year 2017-2018 Michigan TOY - Luke Wilcox The moment Tracy decided she wanted to be a teacher American Youth Foundation (Youth leadership compact camp) “I realized I was doing all these things that involved teaching and encouraging others…” What am I doing? (Her First Year) The best advice she ever received..”make it more about them and less about you.” Expert practitioner and lead learner “It’s important to me to suspend judgment.”  Pausing and Prompt to implement National Board Certification (Upside and Process) Student story of building a reading identity See Think Wonder resource Project Zero - Harvard University Morning Rituals Cosco Kirkland Brand Something to be intentional about Who Tracy considers successful Theme music when walking into a classroom Barrier to tunnel through rather life or education http://stateofmilearning.blogspot.com/  - Educators as Learners (Tracy's Blog) Podcast mentioned in the show Hidden Brain Podcast Books and Links mentioned in the show  “Opening Minds Using Language to Change Lives” by Peter Johnston  “Making Thinking Visible” by by Ron Ritchhart  (Author), Mark Church  (Author), Karin Morrison “How are You Feeling Today?” by Jim Borgman “Jesus Calling” by Sara Young “Comprehension Through Conversation” by Maria Nichols  Where to find Tracy Tracy's Twitter Tracy's Email Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on iTunes ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many.  ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

The current New York Teacher of the Year, Amy Hysick drops back in to share her lesson that she loves! The main reason she loves it so much is because how funny it is. It's a urinalysis lab conducted by her students, and they just can't believe they use real urine - or is it?  Some links I've found about how to conduct your own Urinalysis Lab in the classroom S-O's Mad Scientist Creative Chemistry Summer Research Project for Science Teachers I just googlied Urinalysis Lab Lesson Plan and many great resources popped up!  Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many.  ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

On today’s episode, we have the 2017 Georgia Teacher of the Year - Casey Bethel. Casey is the teacher we all want, and his authentic voice and love for the profession is magnified throughout this episode. We learn about his path to the teaching profession, his love of science, his work vs effort rubric, and the book that changed his paradigm to elevate his love of reading. Casey currently teaches AP Biology, Biology, and Physics at New Manchester High School in Douglasville, Georgia. Before that, he taught at Martin Luther King High School in Lithonia, Georgia. He graduated from Fort Valley State University with a degree in Biology (Pre-Med) and he received his Masters in Agronomy which is (plant genetics) from the University of Georgia. So if you’re listening to this on your way to work, laying by the pool, or while you’re doing chores you’re about to be enlightened by another great leader in his field.    Show Notes   Icebreakers (This or That) Moment Casey decided to become a teacher Teacher influences on his love of Science Favorite Failures "I had to take the time to learn how to teach." Casey Bethel "We made each other a promise that we would teacher with our classroom doors open." Casey Bethel Building relationships or Knowing your subject Tony Wagner & James Altucher Is the the public education system obsolete?  Something unique about Casey Casey's outlook on life from past to future Jobs before teaching "Teaching is by far the most fulfilling thing I have ever done." Casey Bethel Expert in?  Better at?  What success looks like to Casey... Casey's third and fourth year teaching (I've got this)  Teacher of the Year not once but twice Goals after winning Teacher of the Year in Georgia Writing process Teachers of the Year in Washington D.C.  Public Speaking processes Book that changed his paradigm Habits to add or subtract Grade Versus Effort (student assessment) Grade Versus Effort Rubric (Attachment) "As my effort in class goes up so does my grade..." Casey Bethel Rituals or Routines  Says the same thing every day to his class before and after it begins Mentoring "Some of them know they're my mentors and some of them don't" Casey Bethel Asking a colleague to be his mentor Hidden Talents Finding the cure for Alzheimer's  Authentic Biochemistry Research Book Recommendations Theme Music Question Casey wished I would have asked   Podcast mentioned in the show Teaching Learning Leading K12 by Steven Miletto    Books and Links mentioned in the show  "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley "1984" by George Orwell "Animal Farm"  by George Orwell  "Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare "Closing the Attitude Gap" by Baruti Kafele Superman Theme by John Williams   Where to find Casey Casey's Twitter Casey's Instagram Casey's Facebook Casey's Email Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on iTunes ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many.  ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

On today's episode, we have Ruth Arseneault. Ruth is in her eighteenth year as a full-time teacher, although she has been teaching for thirty years - five years of that was as a substitute teacher which is kind of amazing. Ruth graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education from St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick. She earned a Master of Arts in Literature from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. She has been teaching English 11 and 12 for the past ten years at Riverview High School in New Brunswick, Canada. Before that, she taught Theatre Arts and has produced and directed numerous plays.  -Ruth’s journey in becoming a teacher -Amateur acting -Theater Arts Teacher -Thoughts on the introversion  -Stress at work and talking with a psychologist. -Hand Work & Creative Outlets -Getting students (especially boys)  life-long readers -The effect of a father reading -What successful looks like to Ruth   “There is no perfect administrator because people are human…” -Scariest thing Ruth has ever done -Habit that Ruth wants to get started again -Ann Davies - Canadian Researcher  -Do one thing and stick to it -Bringing our own ideas to the profession, and relying less on the internet -Ruth’s typical day -What is a fiddlehead?  -42 Fun Facts about New Brunswick -Nighttime winding down -Favorite Smartphone App -Finding a mentor or support group through twitter -Books to gift -Favorite quote Items discussed throughout episode  “Deep Work” by Cal Newport   Podcasts  & App mentioned in the show Talks with Teachers by Brian Sztabnik CBC Radio Voxer Books and Links mentioned in the show  “Quiet” – Susan Cain “Indian Horse” by Richard Wagamese “A Long Way Gone” by Ismael Beah “Someone knows my name” by Lawrence Hill “Seven Myths about Education” by Daisy Christodoulou The Learning Spy (website) 42 Fun Facts about New Brunswick (website) Hack Learning (website) Twitter Chats (website)   Where to find Ruth Ruth’s Twitter Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many.  ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

We have a first for the show. Not one but two guests are on today, and they are teachers I work with every day. Mandy Deason has been teaching for twelve years and previously graduated from Northern Michigan University with a degree in Elementary Education & Special Education, and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Education Leadership from Southern Nazarene University. She is also our Site Teacher of the Year for Mayfield Middle School. Kristen Cawthorne is in her fourth year as a teacher and previously graduated from Michigan State University and received her degree in Elementary Education and Special Education with an emphasis in Learning Disabilities plus she received her Master’s degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorders. You couldn’t have more sweet, caring, and knowledgeable advocates for their students. Show Notes “Wonder Years” Special Education statistic and their reactions What they hoped people knew about Special Education Co-Teaching Mandy shares a bad experience in the classroom and what she learned from it. My failure in the co-teaching environment What should the co-teaching environment look like? Some advice to a co-teacher relationship Professional Learning Communities Co-Teaching PD (Bureau of Education and Research) Co-Teaching that Works Models of Co-Teaching Calling mom What successful looks like to them Best purchase under $100 Tim McGraw & Faith Hill The Lion King - OKC Broadway Showbie (Paperless Classroom) Where can you find Mandy and Kristen?  Mandy Email Kristen Email ​ Books & Music mentioned on the show The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Chicago Bull’s Anthem Eye of the Tiger by Survivor Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on iTunes ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many.  Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

Amy Hysick is the teacher we all wanted in High School. Amy isn't afraid to be goofy and fun in class. From the outrageous outfits, funny tees, and a collection of reptiles that hang out in her room. Amy makes the learning fun and unique every day. Amy Hysick the 2017 New York Teacher of the Year and lover of snakes, which totally gives me the heebee-jeebees - we dive into this in the beginning of the show. Amy graduated from Binghamton University with a degree in Biology, and a Master in Education. She attended Cicero-North Syracuse High School AND now she teaches there! She is in her 13th year at Cicero and loving every minute of it.    Show Notes - Icebreakers Love and Fear of Snakes The switch that went off during her undergrad coursework "If you were a doctor you could use most of your talents if you were a teacher you could use all of your talents." Substituting "If you are in a different classroom every day, there' s no opportunity for you to build anything of permanence - there's no opportunity to build a relationship with any of the students."  Working as a chemist, microbiologist, and technical director of the microbiology lab.  Following a recipe  Mom's advice "In what other position do you get the opportunity to start over and press the reset button once a year?"  Knowing yourself as a teacher Teaching like a pirate Needing permission to fail - look at it as feedback A time-out during a lesson Creating all materials from scratch Teaching the whole child Goals after winning Teacher of the Year Moment she was most proud as a teacher Superpowers What reading means to Amy Knitting Meditation (Brain Hat) Best Purchase under $100 Using different parts of your brain in the classroom Researching neuroscience of learning Scariest thing Amy has ever done Where can you find Amy?  facebook twitter email All Books Amy shared can be found at: Dave Burgess Consulting  ​Other items mentioned on the show Clive Cussler Books "Drive" by Daniel Pink Mindset by Carol Dweck Dresses with Science Themes  "Something Worth Leaving Behind" by Lee Ann Womack Darth Vader's Imperial March from Star Wars "She Blinded Me with Science" by Thomas Dolby Zip Grade  Mastery Connect  Socrative Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on iTunes ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many.  ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn  

Derek Voiles teaches English-Language Arts in the middle with his seventh-grade classroom located in East Tennessee, and he is the 2017 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Derek dresses the part every day in order to lead by example and show his students the high expectations for excellence he requires. Derek is only in his 7th year as a teacher but has the model classroom that other teachers observe in hopes to replicate for themselves. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English-Literature and a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) from Carson-Newman University; he also received his degree as an Education Specialist in Instructional Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University and wrapping up his Doctorate from East Tennessee State University. These are just a few of the accomplishments in Derek's busy life, and we will learn about others in this episode from another great leader in his field. SHOW NOTES Relaxing on Spring Break  Derek's schedule for this year How Derek relaxes Moments leading up to Derek being "drug" into teaching Public Speaking Process Failure in the classroom with a student during his first year Bow Ties and dressing the part TED Talk - Expectations Expert in the classroom in these two things "I wish I was better at time....." Derek Voiles Technology in the Classroom - iPhone & Elmo Videos in the classroom Website (teachinginthemiddlepd.com) Teacher of the Year Writing Process  Legal Pad and Pen Running Coming back to it Morning Routines  Classroom routines in the morning Morning Huddle  Apps mentioned in the show Doc Scan Pro Books and Links mentioned in the show  "The Crown" ⇐ on Netflix "The Way of the Shepherd" ⇐ by Kevin Leman "The End of Molasses Classes" ⇐ by Ron Clark "What Great Teachers do Differently" ⇐ by Todd Whitaker "This is How We Do It" ⇐ Montell Jordan Where to find Derek Twitter Facebook Website Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on iTunes ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many.  ​ Click Here to subscribe via iTunes Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

In this episode, we get to know a Physical Education teacher, podcast co-host, and former ball boy for the Oklahoma City Thunder - Matt Shellenberger. He graduated from Southern Nazarene University with a degree in Sports Information and is currently working towards an M.Ed in Educational Leadership at his alma mater. I've taught and coached with Matt the last three years at my current school. Matt is a relationship builder with not only his students but also his coworkers. He has the positive demeanor and attitude most parents desire as a role model for their child. We learn about his background as a Sports Information major to what changed his path away from that career. He discusses some failures in the classroom and as a coach.  The ongoing theme from past episodes is 'building relationships with students' as THE factor to being an effective teacher. Matt gives some tips on how he builds those relationships and some simple rituals he has throughout the days.  SHOW NOTES Intro: Fun Fact  Changing paths from Sports Information to Teaching Jobs during college Team attendant for the Oklahoma City Thunder  Job duties Favorite and least favorite players Sports Information & the switch "I really wasn't that good around kids until I became a teacher."  Family of teachers Failure in teaching and what Matt learned from it Reading as a punishment Failing as a coach - "An opposing fan yelled at me..."  "Building relationships with each kid"  Tips for building relationships Learn about the student interests  Build trust (1 on 1 conversations) Go to their games and events Stereotype of a Physical Education teacher "When they get into a gym it's a different mindset"  Broadcasting & Sports Rituals Exercise Reading articles before bed on Twitter Mentors in life Critical when needing to be critical Honest, smart, funny JAG Lawyer who got me interested in law Made a difficult class easy Giving great examples  Using narratives Sports aspect "He knew subjects that we would like" Best purchase under $100  Book to gift to someone "Even though he has billions of dollars, he's empty..." Podcast recommendations Theme music when walking into his gym Find Matt on Twitter @mattshelly6 @theprospects23 Books and Links mentioned in the show  "Shoe Dog" by Phil Knight "The Giver" by Lois Lowry Southern Nazarene University Breaking Bad & Mad Men Oklahoma City Thunder (Nick Collison & James Harden)  "Shots" (Broiler Remix) by Imagine Dragons Beats by Dre Pill  Revenge of the Nerds - Movie Chronotype by Michael Breus Previous episodes mentioned Episode #12 - Allie Newcomb Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on iTunes ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community and in turn, give more value to many.  Click Here to subscribe via iTunes Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio

Today's episode is a little different than the previous long-form episodes. We go back to our previous guest - Jodi McKenzie - and she shares a lesson she started in the fall with her students and she breaks that lesson down from the beginning middle and the overall end result. This lesson is from an English II teacher, but you could adapt this lesson to any subject. I hope you enjoy this brief lesson overview from Jodi, and if you have any feedback, please email me.  FAVORITE LESSON SHARED BIG QUESTION What is important in life?  Find the show notes of the lesson at the teacher tunnel website Review the podcast on iTunes ​ Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community and in turn, give more value to many.  ​ Click Here to subscribe via iTunes Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher

In this episode, we meet Jodi McKenzie. Jodi is an English II Teacher at Gautier High School in the Pascagoula School District and the 2017 Mississippi Teacher of the Year. She serves as the Department Chair and represents Student Council at her school. Jodi received her Bachelor’s from the University of Southern Mississippi and her Master’s from William Carey College both in Elementary Education and Teaching. She loves cultivating relationships with her students and gives some insights on how she does this, as well as some great student stories she's had along the way.  Show Notes Jodi’s hidden talent The compounding moments that led Jodi to into teaching Teachers that made an impact Learning from Hurricane Katrina as a 2nd-Year Teaching Favorite Exercise Les Mills Class - Body Pump Her Senior Project that helped with her teaching How to begin the process of cultivating relationships Quote “We are a family, this is your safe place” Jodi McKenzie What makes a good Department Chair? Quote “Not a leader that is going to tell you what to do, and how to do it all the time, but a leader that is going to get in there and do it with you.” Jodi McKenzie Getting feedback Simplifying Writing Favorite Technology Chromebooks No Red Ink Google Classroom Slate and Active Board + Clickers Profession other than teaching Moving teachers to be considered professionals Teacher of the Year Schedule Morning Routines Agenda Thought of the Day “Something to Think About” Writing and Speaking Processes Student Stories Contacting an author What would you take if your house went up in flames? Favorite Podcasts Contact Jodi  Twitter: @jodi_mckenzie Facebook: @mstoy2017 Books and Links mentioned in the show  Horn Island Dream by Wes Dannreuther Impact Theory by Tom Bilyeu Knight by Elie Wiesel Artist: Walter Anderon The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank Nicholas Sparks Books Eye of the Tiger by Survivor   Podcasts mentioned in the show Truth for Teachers by Angela Watson Every Classroom Matters by Vicki Davis Teaching Learning and Reading K–12 Talks With Teachers by Brian Sztabnik Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on iTunes ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community and in turn, give more value to many.  ​ Click Here to subscribe via iTunes Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher

In this episode, we meet Allie Newcomb. Allie brings many tools into her classroom, including building student relationships, trying new things, and whole brain teaching. Allie has given me ideas, and avenues to explore in my classroom even though they may not work or be perfect, the ability to be flexible and just try has helped grow me as a teacher. Allie is a colleague of mine and teaches in the same hallway two classrooms down. She is the 6th-grade math teacher at Mayfield Middle School in Oklahoma City and we share the same students. Allie has taught at the elementary and middle school levels and gives great perspectives on teaching in both. She received her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Oklahoma and just wrapped up her Master's degree in Secondary Education at the University of Central Oklahoma. Allie is a relationship builder and loves being around her students.  SHOW NOTES Jobs Allie had during and after college (1:50) The benefits of the restaurant industry (2:50) A teacher in college that helped guide her, unknowingly in the direction of education (6:06) "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" by Richard Carlson Why we should be talking to our professors in college. (7:48) Career after college (10:55) What makes a good salesperson (11:25) Whole Brain Teaching (12:30) First teaching job (14:10) Elementary to Middle School to Elementary to Middle School (15:00) Seeing every grade in Middle School “calling out the positive, reinforcing the positive, and they follow suit” A strength in connection (21:10) Tips for teachers to connect with kids (23:40) Helping and Mentoring Severe and Profound students in Elementary School as an elementary student Something that Allie wishes she was better at in the classroom (29:10) One book that helped her become a better teaching (30:15) What is Whole Brain Teaching? Scoreboard Story from a first year observation (35:25) Morning Rituals After-School routine (40:34) Mortician & Magician (41:35) Book recommendation (41:12) Running and Favorite Smart Phone App Tim Ferriss Podcast Do you make your bed? Commencement Speech by Naval Adm. William H. McRaven (50:10) Theme music if walking into a classroom   Items mentioned in this episode include: April Mass Photography⇐Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Run Trainer App Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kinsolver Whole Brain Teaching by Chris Biffle Contact Allie through:  Twitter Review the podcast on iTunes ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community and in turn, give more value to many.  Click Here to subscribe via iTunes Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher

In this episode, we get to know the 2017 Colorado Teacher of the Year, Sean Wybrant. Sean is crafting super heroes one student at a time at William Palmer High School in Colorado Springs. His teaching focus is Digital Media Studies, Computer Science, and Video Game Design – but he is doing so much more than just teaching high school curriculum courses. Sean is developing our future minds to think beyond their blocked walls and constrained parameters, and “Hulk Smashing” their way to success. Sean’s approach to learning is through problem solving and service-based learning. With this approach, he is getting the absolute best out of his students.  SHOW NOTES Rapid Fire Icebreakers (1:56) Sean’s Teacher of the Year Schedule (3:03) Sean’s background in English Literature (7:33) Personalized Learning Next Generation Learning Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Computer Science/Video Game Development Mentorships (8:53) Compounded moments that Sean realized he wanted to become a teacher (10:10) Bad teacher experience in High School Great teacher experience Rebuilding students Interviewing techniques, balancing a checkbook, relationships Coffee drinking habits Sean’s story of students (14:43) Augmented reality periodic table of the elements (Parabola) Fully functional holographic periodic table Presentation to NASA from a 17-year-old Microsoft HoloLens (20:36) Contacted by the inventor of this hardware Software development business by a student Favorite Super Hero (21:45) If Sean had to give a Professional Development tomorrow (22:45) Teacher of the Year in Colorado (26:28) “We are working on real authentic problems in my classroom.” Sean Wybrant Transferring the problem-solving classroom into core subjects (28:56) “Students should never be the implied object of their own education.” Chris Lehmann Service Learning Projects Partnering with Local Businesses (35:08) Sean talks about overwhelming effects of teaching (36:35) “We need teachers to be advocates.” Sean Wybrant Telling the stories of students Public Speaking Sean’s website (43:02) His goals, and the stories he wants to tell. craftingheroes.com A profession Sean would do if forced out of teaching in the classroom (47:01) & (47:30) Sean’s hidden talents  Morning Rituals/Routines (48:28) The Croods The family routine of the "pile on." Books that Sean would gift to someone Sir Ken Robinson books Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom A book(s) Sean wished he had written Pandora What person comes to mind when referring to the word successful Sean’s message to teachers and leaders in education Items mentioned in this episode include: April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast www.craftingheroes.com Contact Sean through:  Twitter Colorado TOY Twitter Email Sean Review the podcast on iTunes ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community and in turn, give more value to many.  Click Here to subscribe via iTunes Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher

What does it mean to have grit in the classroom? According to the 2017 Washington Teacher of the Year, it takes "doing something hard on purpose, every day." Her message gives students the opportunity to work their brain, and give them the opportunity to be at their best.  Camille Jones is a gritty elementary school teacher in Quincy, Washington.  She is currently her State Teacher of the Year and enjoying the process of connecting with other Teacher's of the Year from across our great land. Camille is in her 7th year teaching, and currently on a roll at Pioneer Elementary as the STEAM Enrichment Teacher for K-3. She studied abroad in Mexico and Spain while getting her degree in Spanish.  She is currently working towards her Master's in Teaching the Gifted and Talented. Farmtableteach.com is her recent project where she hopes to make it into a resource center for all things STEAM education.  Camille’s current Teacher of the Year schedule. STEAM Lab “Looking at every single student to find some abilities and strengths that are going undiscovered.” Camille’s evolving process for becoming a teacher. Her realization in 2008 Spanish degree and going abroad The typical day in the classroom Running with the dog after-school routine “Do something hard, on purpose every single day.” Camille Jones “If we don’t embrace the challenges that all these changes bring we are going to fall behind in school.” “Don’t strive for perfection, strive for progress.” Ryan Holiday How Camille greets her students Hand Shake and greeting by name Struggle in the classroom Connecting with the community outside of school Tech in the Classroom Ipads Computer Science Education Week (coding) Implementing Overwhelming moment during her 4th year.  Teacher of the Year connection with other teachers Writing Processes Word of the day: Perseverate Farmtableteach.com (Camille’s website/blog) Goal for the website Old Mill Steam website Morning Routines “I go with the sun in the morning” Camille Jones Summer = Early morning run with dog, Big Breakfast Winter = a little different routine After-School Veg out Session Homemade Pizza Empire Slice House in OKC (Jon Belt recommendation) Profession other than teaching if forced Bedside Table Tom Rademacher – 2014 Minnesota Teacher of the Year  “It won’t be easy” by Tom Rademacher “The Smartest Kids in the World” Amanda Ripley Books to gift Bucket Book Habit to start implementing One and One card Favorite Smartphone App Theme Music in the background Bueno Vista Social Club Charlie Brown Soundtrack Message to teachers in education “Are we teaching them the skills they need for the future?” Camille Jones Items mentioned in this episode include: April Mass Photography ⇐  Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast "Mindset" by Carol Dweck & "Grit"  by Angela Duckworth Contact Camille through:  Twitter farmtableteacher.com Review the podcast on iTunes Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. It will help the guests voices and topics to reach even further. Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher