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Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. Rachelle teaches Spanish and STEAM: What's nExT in Emerging Technology at Riverview Junior Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Master's in Instructional Technology, and earned a second doctorate, focused on Educational Technology.Rachelle is an ISTE Certified Educator and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. She is a past-president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and served on the Leadership team of the Mobile Learning Network for five years. She received the ISTE Making IT Happen Award in 2019 and has received several Presidential gold and silver awards for her volunteer service to education.  She was named one of 30 K-12 IT Influencers for 2021. She has been selected as Outstanding Teacher of the Year by PAECT (the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications in Technology, the PA affiliate of ISTE) and by the NSBA as one of the "20 to Watch" educators.Since 2019, Rachelle has written seven books. Her newest book is "How to Teach AI."  She has also contributed to eight other books related to education. She presents regularly at state, national and international conferences and provides professional development and coaching for educators.Rachelle is a columnist for Getting Smart and a blogger for Defined Learning and NEO LMS. She has a podcast ThriveinEDU and is the host of a PBL Podcast by Defined Learning on the BAM Radio Network.  Rachelle is also a host of ThriveinEDU Live and leads a community of educators on Facebook.TakeawaysEducators must actively market their books themselves.Newsletters should provide value without overwhelming readers.Social media engagement varies by platform and audience.Visual content significantly boosts engagement.Building a personal brand is crucial for success.Networking is essential for book promotion.Choosing the right platform depends on your target audience.Feedback and reviews are vital for credibility.Planning is necessary for effective educational technology integration.Consulting in education requires a long-term commitment. AI is an integral part of education today.Consultants must focus on meaningful engagements.Authenticity in teaching enhances relatability.Visual branding is crucial for content creators.Professional photography can elevate your brand.Creating content is essential for book marketing.Community support is vital for success.Consistency in messaging helps build an audience.Engaging visuals can capture attention on social media.Building relationships can enhance marketing efforts.Chapters00:00Introduction to the Dr. Will Show01:49Navigating Book Marketing for Educators10:58Building an Engaging Newsletter18:34Choosing the Right Social Media Platform28:34Creating Effective Graphics for Promotion36:47Challenges in Educational Technology Consulting38:30Embracing Technology in Education41:48Redefining Consulting and Business Focus44:35Establishing Your Voice in the AI Landscape46:58Authenticity in Teaching and Content Creation52:58Visual Branding and Graphic Design Strategies58:42The Importance of Professional Photography01:01:06Marketing Your Book: The Hard Work Begins01:07:50Building Community and Consistency in Marketing

Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. Rachelle teaches Spanish and STEAM: What's nExT in Emerging Technology at Riverview Junior Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Master's in Instructional Technology. She is currently pursuing a second doctorate, focused on Educational Technology.Rachelle is an ISTE Certified Educator and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. She is a past-president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and served on the Leadership team of the Mobile Learning Network for five years. She received the ISTE Making IT Happen Award in 2019 and has received several Presidential gold and silver awards for her volunteer service to education.  She was named one of 30 K-12 IT Influencers for 2021. She has been selected as Outstanding Teacher of the Year by PAECT (the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications in Technology, the PA affiliate of ISTE) and by the NSBA as one of the "20 to Watch" educators.Since 2019, Rachelle has written seven books. ‘Her newest book "Things I Wish [...] Knew"  includes the voices of 50 educators from around the world.  She has also contributed to eight other books related to education. She presents regularly at state, national and international conferences and provides professional development and coaching for educators.Rachelle is a columnist for Getting Smart and a blogger for Defined Learning and NEO LMS. She has a podcast ThriveinEDU and is the host of a PBL Podcast by Defined Learning on the BAM Radio Network.  Rachelle is also a host of ThriveinEDU Live and leads a community of educators on Facebook.

Millions of schoolchildren walked into their classrooms at the start of the academic year missing one crucial element that should have set them up for success: the prior knowledge they needed to take on a new grade level. In search of answers, we asked education psychologists, technologists, and teachers how artificial intelligence help make learning recovery more effective and less stressful. Follow on Twitter: @estclairsmith @mrzphd @jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Dr. Michelle Zimmerman has taught students from ages 3-16. She received her Ph.D. in learning sciences and human development from the College of Education at the University of Washington in Seattle, and her research has been recognized with multiple awards. She currently leads the ongoing re-envisioning at Renton Prep Christian School in Renton, Washington. Microsoft selected Renton Prep as the first K-12 Microsoft Flagship School in the United States in September 2018. Since 2007, Zimmerman has presented around the world for groups including the American Education Research Association, UCLA CRESST, ISTE, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering, New York Academy of Sciences and New York Academy of Medicine, as well as at multiple edtech conferences and universities. Dr. John Nesbit is a professor at Simon Fraser University where he teaches and researches educational psychology and the learning sciences. With colleagues, he has conducted meta-analyses on topics such as intelligent tutoring,g tutoring systems, concept mapping, and self-explanation. His most research examines the application of argument visualization in postsecondary education and just-in-time guidance in simulation-based learning. Danielle S. McNamara, Ph.D. , is a Professor in the Department of Psychology, Director of the Science of Learning and Educational Technology (SoLET) Lab, and Executive Director of the Learning Engineering Institute at Arizona State University. She is an international expert in the fields of cognitive and learning sciences, comprehension, writing, natural language processing (NLP), intelligent tutoring, and artificial intelligence in education. She and her team have developed several intelligent tutoring systems, including iSTART and Writing Pal, for comprehension and writing instruction and practice. Research on these technologies have explored methods for improving student engagement via game-based practice, enhanced adaptability functions, and assessed the feasibility and usability of these systems in real world settings such as high school classrooms. Jon Harper is the former assistant principal at the New Directions Learning Academy in Cambridge, Maryland. He recently returned to the classroom teaching students with special needs. He is the host of the My Bad podcast and co-host of the Teachers' Aid podcast, both on the BAM Radio Network. He is also the author of the book, My Bad: 24 Educators Who Messed Up, Fessed Up and Grew!

This week's guest, Jorge Valenzuela, shares his journey of how he was introduced to Emotional Intelligence in his personal life and how he used his action research to help districts implement sound SEL practices on their campuses.  In this episode, we discuss: “Learning Walks” to Provide Feedback  The Importance of Gathering Data for Action Research And his new podcast, SEL in Action Podcast! About Jorge Valenzuela: Jorge Valenzuela is an education coach, author, and advocate. He has years of experience as a teacher, curriculum specialist, and consultant. Using action research methodology, his work helps school leaders and teachers reach their unique success paths to innovation in school leadership, tiered instruction, project-based learning, computer science and STEM education, and social and emotional learning across the curriculum. Jorge is an adjunct professor at Old Dominion University and the lead coach at https://www.lifelonglearningdefined.com/ (Lifelong Learning Defined). He is an https://www.ascd.org/people/jorge-valenzuela (ASCD faculty) and consults for Corwin, Premiere Speakers Bureau, and Instructional Innovation Partners. His books https://my.iste.org/s/store#/store/browse/detail/a1w1U000004LpilQAC (Rev Up Robotics), https://my.iste.org/s/store?_ga=2.67223057.1075898379.1620058994-722878377.1584373163#/store/browse/detail/a1w1U0000040ko6QAA (Environmental Science for Grades 6-12), and jump-start guides are available from ISTE. His following book, which focuses on https://www.solutiontree.com/raising-equity-through-sel.html (SEL activation across the curriculum), is forthcoming from Solution Tree. Jorge is also the host of the https://www.bamradionetwork.com/genre/sel-in-action/ (SEL in Action) podcast on BAM Radio Network. Follow Jorge Valenzuela: Website: https://www.lifelonglearningdefined.com/ (https://www.lifelonglearningdefined.com/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/JorgeDoesPBL (https://twitter.com/JorgeDoesPBL) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jorgedoespbl/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/jorgedoespbl/?hl=en) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifelongLearningDefined/ (https://www.facebook.com/LifelongLearningDefined/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgedoespbl/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgedoespbl/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFCeG0NRHLcReqg9cdZEjg/featured (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFCeG0NRHLcReqg9cdZEjg/featured) Edutopia Articles: https://www.edutopia.org/profile/jorge-valenzuela (https://www.edutopia.org/profile/jorge-valenzuela) https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Equity-Through-SEL-Trauma-Informed/dp/1952812917?crid=2V30WKBBXSHA6&keywords=jorge+valenzuela+book&qid=1664047737&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjQwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=jorge+valenzuela+book%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=05dcf69f7a6c3da05d64e9c78508cda4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl https://www.amazon.com/SEL-Action-Tools-Students-Learn/dp/1564849120?crid=2V30WKBBXSHA6&keywords=jorge+valenzuela+book&qid=1664047779&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjQwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=jorge+valenzuela+book%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=407c560c2bce05d43d270c4eb7d455b3&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Science-Grades-6-12-Project-Based/dp/1564849252?crid=2V30WKBBXSHA6&keywords=jorge+valenzuela+book&qid=1664047779&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjQwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=jorge+valenzuela+book%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=1216af0b1bf0dcd9b4f9211b6b87b1e9&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Teach Better Conference: https://teachbetterconference.com/ (https://teachbetterconference.com/)  Use Code AspireTB2022 for $50 off your two day registration...

Rachelle Dené Poth is an ed-tech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. Rachelle teaches Spanish and STEAM: What's nExT in Emerging Technology at Riverview Junior-Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Master's in Instructional Technology. Rachelle is an ISTE Certified Educator and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. She is a past president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and served on the leadership team of the Mobile Learning Network for five years. She received the ISTE Making IT Happen Award and several Presidential Gold Awards for volunteer service to education. Gold Awards are given for more than 500 hours of volunteer service in a year. Rachelle received two gold, three silver, and one bronze award. She was named one of 30 K-12 IT Influencers for 2021. Since 2019, Rachelle has written seven books. "In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking", "Unconventional Ways to Thrive in EDU", "The Future is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead”, “Chart A New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow's World", "True Story: Lessons That One Kid Taught Us", "Your World Language Classroom: Strategies for Digital and In-Person Instruction", and her newest book "Things I Wish [...] Knew" which includes the voices of 50 educators from around the world. Rachelle is a columnist for Getting Smart and a blogger for Defined Learning and NEO LMS. She has a podcast named, ThriveinEDU and is the host of a PBL Podcast by Defined Learning on BAM Radio Network. She has a ThriveinEDU Community and does a weekly live show with guests who speak about education. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wondernamya/message

Jorge Valenzuela is an education coach, author, and advocate. His work focuses on improving teacher preparation in instructional innovation, project-based learning, STEM pathways, and SEL integration across the curriculum. Jorge is the lead coach at Lifelong Learning Defined and provides professional development on behalf of ASCD, Corwin, Instructional Innovation Partners, and Solution Tree. He has authored several books and guides and is the host of the SEL in Action podcast on BAM Radio Network. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep the creativity flowing! https://bit.ly/3LxSojF Check out our merch store! https://bit.ly/staytechie Check out our blog page and follow! https://medium.com/@myedtechlife

There's so much we urgently need to talk about, mask mandates, transgender issues, race relations, growing incivility, threats to our democracy, but so little we can safely discuss in mixed company. Increasingly, what starts out as a cordial and benign conversation can get weird quickly. In this second episode, we talk about why the way we often manage difficult conversations is no longer sustainable and how to identify the right people with whom we can talk through the difficult cultural, social, and political discussions that are becoming more unavoidable. Tony Pingitore is a father, husband, teacher, counselor, and highly respected community organizer in Ohio. His state is home to a large population of “red people” who are struggling with the changes sweeping the country. Tony spends his days navigating the hard lines that divide us and has personally witnessed the damage the relentless conflict is having on friends family, and organizations. Errol St.Clair Smith is a 30-year veteran of traditional media, an Emmy-winning correspondent, and the executive producer at BAM Radio Network. Errol spends his days listening to educators navigate increasingly sensitive topics in an attempt to maintain their authenticity and integrity, without doing damage to their professional relationships or careers. Errol lives in California with his wife, daughter, and a large population of “blue people.”

There's so much we urgently need to talk about, mask mandates, transgender issues, race relations, growing incivility, threats to our democracy, but so little we can safely discuss in mixed company.  Increasingly, what starts out as a cordial and benign conversation can get weird quickly. In this second episode, we talk about why avoiding difficult conversations is no longer sustainable and how to identify the right people with whom we can talk through the sensitive cultural, social, and political discussions that are becoming more inescapable. Tony Pingitore is a father, husband, teacher, counselor, and highly respected community organizer in Ohio. His state is home to a large population of “red people” who are struggling with the changes sweeping the country. Tony spends his days navigating the hard lines that divide us and has personally witnessed the damage the relentless conflict is having on friends family, and organizations. Errol St.Clair Smith is a 30-year veteran of traditional media, an Emmy-winning correspondent, and the executive producer at BAM Radio Network. Errol spends his days listening to educators navigate increasingly sensitive topics in an attempt to maintain their authenticity and integrity, without doing damage to their professional relationships or careers.  Errol lives in California with his wife, daughter, and a large population of “blue people.”

Remember when we were consumed with teaching the skills that would be needed in the future? Well, what 21st-Century skill is more valuable than the ability to talk constructively about the things that matter most? Join us as we learn how to discuss the things that we're all facing daily, in ways that don't end with a black eye, a 911 call, or being unfollowed. Tony Pingitore is a father, husband, teacher, counselor, and a highly respected community organizer in Ohio. His state is home to a large population of “red people” who are struggling with the changes sweeping the country. Tony spends his days navigating the hard lines that divide us and has personally witnessed the damage the relentless conflict is having on friends family, and organizations. Errol St.Clair Smith is a 30-year veteran of traditional media, an Emmy-winning correspondent, and the executive producer at BAM Radio Network. Errol spends his days listening to educators navigate increasingly sensitive topics in an attempt to maintain their authenticity and integrity, without doing damage to their professional relationships or careers. Errol Lives in California with his wife, daughter, and a large population of “blue people.” Join us…

Remember when we were consumed with teaching the skills that would be needed in the future?  Well, what 21st-Century skill is more valuable than the ability to talk constructively about the brave new world we're all trying to figure out and navigate daily? Join us as we travel the globe looking for people who can teach us how to discuss the things that matter most, in ways that don't end with a black eye, a 911 call, or being unfollowed. Tony Pingitore is a father, husband, teacher, counselor, and a highly respected community organizer in Ohio. His state is home to a large population of "red people" who are struggling with the changes sweeping the country. Tony spends his days navigating the hard lines that divide us and has personally witnessed the damage the relentless conflict is having on friends family, and organizations. Errol St.Clair Smith is a 30-year veteran of traditional media, an Emmy-winning correspondent, and the executive producer at BAM Radio Network. Errol spends his days listening to educators navigate increasingly sensitive topics in an attempt to maintain their authenticity and integrity, without doing damage to their professional relationships or careers.  Errol Lives in California with his wife, daughter, and a large population of "blue people."

In this episode, we’ll explore how makerspaces are evolving into positive, powerful and engaging learning experiences and how you can plan, execute and assess makerspace lessons. Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @jackiegerstein @kylehamstra @BAMRadioNetwork Jackie Gerstein teaches graduate-level online courses for Walden, Westerns Governors, and Boise State Universities, and she teaches gifted education for Santa Fe Public Schools. Her background includes a strong focus on experiential learning, which she brings into all of her teaching. She is the author of Learning in the Making: How to Plan, Execute, and Assess Powerful Makerspace Lessons. Guest Host: Kyle Hamstra is a STEM Specialist at Davis Drive Elementary in Cary, North Carolina and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Parent-teacher conferences can support student learning is a few key bases are covered. Join us as our guest offer proven best practices. @larryferlazzo @LSkae @luzsantana20 @TaraCDale @Bamradionetwork Leticia Skae is an ELA teacher in middle TN; she has 13 years experience in the field. She's been a literacy coach as well and getting her PhD in Literacy Studies at MTSU. Luz Santana is co-director Right Question Institute, Cambridge MA and author of two books. Tara Dale is a science teacher at Desert Ridge High School.

Let's talk about one of our worst fears. For one reason or another, we lose control of our classroom. How do we return that class to normal? @larryferlazzo @bobsonwong @ritaplatt @edgyeducation @mrkevinparr @Bamradionetwork Theresa Staley is a faculty coach and blogger with Learning Sciences International. She supports teachers and leaders as a stakeholder in Learning Sciences’ Schools for Rigor partnership with the Polk County School District in Lakeland, Florida. Bobson Wong has taught math at New York City public high schools since 2005. He is a three-time recipient of the Math for America Master Teacher Fellowship. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher and is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls, SD in Wisconsin. Kevin Parr is a fourth grade teacher in Wenatchee, WA and a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader.

Many students come to school traumatized by various kinds of past and ongoing experiences in their lives. How can teachers identify and teach students who have been through traumatic events @larryferlazzo cwolfeiowa @ritaplatt @Bamradionetwork Dr. Christy Wolfe is an assistant professor in the Education Department at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law (JD) and the Graduate College (PhD). Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher and is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin. Jason Harelson is an Elementary Principal in Luck, Wisconsin. He has been in education for 17 years and has worked with learners from age 4 to graduate students.

Our guests tell us that in the eyes of many Americans, Native Americans no longer exist. in this episode, we take a look at the challenges Native Americans face in our public school. @larryferlazzo @Bamradionetwork Mandy Smoker Broaddus is a member of the Assiniboine and Sioux tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana. She works for Education Northwest as a practice expert in Indian education and previously served as the Director of Indian education for the state of Montana.Gregg Castro has worked to preserve his cultural heritage for a quarter of a century as a writer and activist. He is the Society for California Archaeology’s Native American Programs Committee Chair and an adviser with the California Indian Conference and California Indian History Curriculum Coalition.

In this episode, we look at the best education technology tools for teaching social studies and how to use them. @larryferlazzo @kdyer13 @kenhalla @sarahjcooper01 @Bamradionetwork Sarah Cooper teaches eighth-grade U.S. history and is dean of studies at Flintridge Preparatory School, a 7-12 independent school near Los Angeles. She is the author of Making History Mine: Meaningful Connections for Grades 5-9 and also writes frequently for MiddleWeb's Future of History blog. Ken Halla is the eLearning Coordinator for the 10th largest school district in the US and runs a 4000 student school. Before he was a long time teacher, he wrote Deeper Learning Through Technology: Using the Cloud to Individualize Instruction.

Our guests share practical advice on the best ways to introduce writing into socials studies lessons. @larryferlazzo @misteralvord @StanPesick @dawnjmitchell @Bamradionetwork Dawn Mitchell is a consultant with the Spartanburg Writing Project, an affiliate of the National Writing Project housed at USC Upsate, an adjunct instructor with the education depts. at Furman University. Rachel Johnson is a middle school teacher in South Carolina. She teaches social studies. Stan Pesick previously taught 11th grade U.S. History in the Oakland Unified School District and co-directed OUSD’s History/Social Studies Department. His current work with both the National and Bay Area Writing Projects focuses on civically engaged writing and historical literacy. Ben Alvord is a middle school social studies teacher at a public school in Tooele County, Utah.

Differentiating instruction is always a challenge. In this segment, we look at a few effective and less effective ways to use technology to differentiate. @larryferlazzo @gabolhuis @Ajay460 @nsulla @Bamradionetwork Ge-Anne Bolhuis has been an educator for 23 years and is currently serves a district in NW Georgia as an instructional technology specialist and media specialist liaison. Anne Jenks is the principal of a TK - 5 elementary school in Oxnard, California. She is a Leading Edge Certified teacher and the 2015 CUE Site Leader of the Year. Dr. Nancy Sulla is the creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom and author of the Students Taking Charge. President and founder of IDE Corp. (Innovative Designs for Education) a consultative professional development provider.

In case you were still wondering, the answer is yes. There are valid and beneficial uses of social media in education. Listen in as we review some of the best examples. @larryferlazzo @jeremybballer @nenagerman @HSeslteacher @Bamradionetwork Lorena German was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Lawrence, MA. She's a 12-year educator, a writer, and teacher coach. Shaeley Santiago is an ESL Instructional Coach/Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) for the Ames Community School District in Ames, Iowa. She also teaches ESL endorsement classes at Drake University’s School of Education. Jeremy Hyler is a middle school English teacher at Fulton Middle School in Michigan (U.S.). He is also co-director of the Chippewa River Writing Project, vice-president of The Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar (ATEG) and an author.

Workplace conflict is routine and educators are not exempt. In this episode, we discuss strategies for managing conflicts with colleagues and administrators. @larryferlazzo @SaneeBell @toddefranklin @Bamradionetwork Todd Franklin is a principal in Great Falls, VA, in the Fairfax County Public School system. He has served as a school-based administrator at both the elementary and middle school levels, and he has been fortunate to work collaboratively with multiple teachers, school administrators, and central office personnel in the field of professional development. Some of those experiences have included leading the Mathematics and Language Arts vertical articulation teams in various schools. Dr. Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX.

Join us as we deconstruct the art of teaching good writing with writing frames and writing structures. @larryferlazzo @bobsonwong @BethRimer @gretchbernabei @Bamradionetwork Gretchen Bernabei has taught middle school and high school for 34 years. After earning her B.A. at Southwest Texas State University, she has devoted her professional life to learning, developing, and sharing best practices, particularly through the National Writing Projects. Linda Denstaedt serves on the National Writing Project’s College, Career, and Community Writers Program Leadership Team, Beth Rimer is the Co-Director of The Ohio Writing Project at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She began her career as a secondary English teacher and now works with K-12 teachers in staff development to support literacy instruction in all subject areas.

Black girls are suspended twice as often as white girls. The list of school discipline disparities is significant and comes with many adverse effects. Discover what you need to know. @larryferlazzo @Ruizsealey @terrinwatson @DrVEvansWinters @Bamradionetwork Dr. Venus E. Evans-Winters is an Associate Professor of Education and faculty affiliate in Women & Gender Studies, African American Studies and Ethnic Studies at Illinois State University. Terri N. Watson, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Leadership and Human Development at The City College of New York. A Harlem native, her research examines the practices of successful school leaders and the impact of education policies on children, specifically Black girls. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz is Associate Professor of English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is founder of the Racial Literacy Project at TC. Host Larry Ferlazzo is an English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.

School dress codes are perennially controversial. Our guests are frustrated with many of the codes and assert that it's time for us to update our thinking. @larryferlazzo @mochamomma @beingblackas @jenorr @bivey @Bamradionetwork Kelly Wickham Hurst is a 23 year public and private school veteran as both a classroom teacher and an administrator as both a guidance dean and assistant principal. Her blog is Mocha Momma. Jax Morgan is a four-year senior and the Head of Student Body at Stoneleigh-Burnham in Greenfield, Massachusetts, a school defined by diversity and the empowerment of girl's voices. Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters. Bill Ivey is Middle School Dean at Stoneleigh-Burnham, a feminist girls boarding and day school for grades 7-12 in Western Massachusetts.

Peer instruction is a powerful teaching strategy that engages and promotes deeper learning. Our guests provide practical tips for working with students as co-teachers. @larryferlazzo @DrYemiS @DrJDavisBowman @bobsonwong @MsSackstein @Bamradionetwork Dr. Jennifer Davis Bowman is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State College. She writes on research-based classroom strategies. Adeyemi Stembridge, PhD, is an educational consultant specializing in equity-focused school-improvement. He is a coach and thought-partner to teachers and administrators. Bobson Wong has taught math at New York City public high schools and is a three-time recipient of the Math for America Master Teacher Fellowship. Starr Sackstein (NBCT) is a certified Master Journalism Educator through the Journalism Education Association (JEA) and serves at the New York State Director to JEA. She is the author of several books and a blogger.

In this episode, we identify the do's and don'ts of giving students effective feedback about their writing assignments. @larryferlazzo @drjaxon @amgonza @scwoodard @Bamradionetwork Anabel Gonzalez is currently serving as CTE Instructional Facilitator with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. She previously served as Business Education Teacher, ESL Teacher and Instructional Technology Trainer. Sarah Woodard has taught middle and high school English Language Arts for 23 years and currently teaches concurrent enrollment courses at Collegiate Prep Academy in Denver Public Schools. She serves as a co-director of the Denver Writing Projec. Kim Jaxon is an associate professor of English (Composition & Literacy) at CSU, Chico and the Director of the Northern California Writing. Host Larry Ferlazzo is English and Social Studies at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.

How can classroom teachers and sports coaches work together for the benefit of students? @larryferlazzo @coachbpreece@Jenschwanke @Bamradionetwork Jill Henry teaches AP Statistics and Problem Based Algebra II at Flintridge Preparatory School in the Los Angeles area and serve as the curriculum coordinator for the math department. Brian Preece is in his 33rd year of teaching and coaching at the high school level. He has taught and coached at Provo High School in Provo, UT for 28 years and at West High High School in Salt Lake City, UT. Jen Schwanke is the author of You’re the Principal! Now What? Strategies and Solutions for New School Leaders. Schwanke is currently a principal for the Dublin City School District in Dublin, Ohio.

We've seen profound changes in education in the last 25 years driven by advancements in technology. What can we expect to see in the years ahead? @larryferlazzo @JennyGRankin @SouthpawEdu @Bamradionetwork Sarah Thomas is a Google Certified Innovator and the founder of the #EduMatch movement, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. Mark Estrada is the principal of Lockhart Junior High School in Lockhart, Texas. He is an ASCD 2014 Emerging Leader and Doctoral Fellow at The University of Texas—Austin Cooperative Superintendency Program. Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin teaches at University of Cambridge and writes books for educators, such as Sharing Your Education Expertise with the World: Make Research Resonate and Widen Your Impact

English languages learners are often hesitant to speak in class. In this episode, we identify strategies to encourage ELL students to speak in class. @larryferlazzo @ValentinaESL @sarahdateechur @SouthpawEdu @Bamradionetwork Mary Ann Zehr is in her 4th year as a teacher of history to English-language learners at Wilson High School in the District of Columbia. Valentina Gonzalez is a Professional Development Specialist for ELLs in Katy, Texas. Her 20 years of teaching experience include teaching multiple grades as well as serving K-5 as an ESL specialty teacher and district program facilitator. Sarah Said has spent years overseeing ELL programming in schools in Illinois. In addition to her role as a Director of Language and Equity programs, she is also a contributor for ELL Confianza. She is also a course writer for English Learner portal.

Our guests all agree, student seating matters. Join us as we explore what seating arrangements work, which don't and why. @larryferlazzo @jenorr @RACycz @MWhitakerGood @Bamradionetwork Madeline Whitaker Good is a former 3rd grade teacher who currently teaches 8th grade math in Southwest Missouri. Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters. Rich Czyz is author of The Four O’Clock Faculty: A ROGUE Guide to Revolutionizing Professional Development and Co-Founder of the Four O’Clock Faculty Blog. He is an Elementary Principal in New Jersey.

Classroom management is a perennial challenge for teachers. What are the biggest mistakes we often make and how do we avoid them? @larryferlazzo @PegGrafwallner @Ajay460 @mrkevinparr @Bamradionetwork Anne Jenks is the principal of a TK - 5 elementary school in Oxnard, California. She is a Leading Edge Certified teacher and the 2015 CUE Site Leader of the Year. Peg Grafwallner, M.Ed., is an Instructional Coach/Reading Specialist at Ronald Reagan IB High School in Milwaukee, WI. She models, coaches and assists teachers in creating comprehensive literacy lessons meant to enhance skill-building. Kevin Parr is a fourth grade teacher in Wenatchee, WA and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Our guests have been on both sides of applying for a teaching position. Join us as they share their best insights about how to land the right teaching job. @larryferlazzo @MCUSDSupe @valruckes @Mrs_C_Hines @SaneeBell @Bamradionetwork Candace Hines is an elementary educator with the Achievement School District in Memphis. She has taught for eight years and presents professional development. Val Ruckes is a First Grade Teacher at McGregor Elementary. Dr. Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX. PJ Caposey is an award-winning educator, author of six books and is the Superintendent of Schools for Meridian CUSD 223 in Northwest Illinois.

Join us as we discuss the best ways to use technology to teach math and the pitfalls to avoid. @larryferlazzo @EScillieri @bobsonwong @jenniferwathall @SaneeBell @Bamradionetwork Jennifer Wathall is an independent educational consultant and author of Concept-Based Mathematics. She travels the world collaborating with schools to co-create math curriculum for grades PreK to 12. Bobson Wong has taught math at New York City public high schools and is a three-time recipient of the Math for America Master Teacher Fellowship. Elissa Scillieri, Ed.D. is a math supervisor from New Jersey who considers herself a math missionary. She previously taught all subjects in the elementary grades before being offered the opportunity to share her enthusiasm for math with all ages.

In this episode, we look at proven strategies for teaching English language learners who are part of mainstream classrooms who are more proficient in English. @larryferlazzo @TonyaWardSinger@ValentinaESL @JennyVo15 @Bamradionetwork Tonya Ward Singer is a literacy and language consultant who helps K-12 educators transform teaching for equity and EL achievement. She is the author of bestsellers EL Excellence Every Day and Opening Doors to Equity. Valentina Gonzalez is a Professional Development Specialist for ELLs in Katy, Texas and taught multiple grades as well as serving K-5 as an ESL specialty teacher and district program facilitator. Jenny Vo earned her B.A. in English from Rice University and her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Lamar University and has been teaching for 22 years and is an ESL ISST in Katy ISD in Katy, Texas. Host Larry Ferlazzo is an English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.

Black girls are suspended twice as often as white girls. The list of school discipline disparities is significant and comes with many adverse effects. Discover what you need to know. @larryferlazzo @Ruizsealey @terrinwatson @DrVEvansWinters @Bamradionetwork Dr. Venus E. Evans-Winters is an Associate Professor of Education and faculty affiliate in Women & Gender Studies, African American Studies and Ethnic Studies at Illinois State University. Terri N. Watson, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Leadership and Human Development at The City College of New York. A Harlem native, her research examines the practices of successful school leaders and the impact of education policies on children, specifically Black girls. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz is Associate Professor of English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is founder of the Racial Literacy Project at TC. Host Larry Ferlazzo is an English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.

Mandy Froehlich is an educator, and international consultant with school districts and post-secondary institutions in the effective use of technology to support great teaching, mental health support for educators, and how to create organizational change. She is the author of The Fire Within: Lessons from defeat that have ignited a passion for learning and Divergent EDU. Mandy is also the co-host of the Teacher's Aid podcast on the Bam! Radio Network. Additionally, Mandy is the Director of Author Success at EduMatch Publishing.

Vicki Davis has been writing the Cool Cat Teacher blog for more than 12 years and has been an Edublog award finalist for Best Teacher Blog for most of those. Her blog is listed in the top 50 blogs in education and has more than 100,000 unique visitors who read this blog each month. Vicki was voted a top 5 twitterer in education by the Edublog awards in 2015, and named by Mashable as one of Twitter's Top 10 Rockstar teachers. Recently, Onalytica named Vicki as the top female edtech influencer on Twitter in December 2017 according to their statistical research. Vicki hosts and self produces the podcast the 10-Minute Teacher show since February 1, 2017. Within one week of launch, it hit the top 10 in the k12 store in iTunes. It is a 5-day a week show for busy teachers. Vicki's prior show Every Classroom Matters had over 300 thousand downloads a month and was produced by BAM Radio Network. In 2014, Vicki won the BAMMY Award for Best Education Talk Show Host in 2014. Vicki is well known for her creation of more than twenty global collaborative projects including the Flat Classroom Project which won ISTE's Online Learning Award in 2006 and the MAD About Mattering Project in 2016 and 2017. Vicki is known for her speeches on differentiating instruction, being an excellent 21st-century educator. Her work with classrooms across the world has taken her and her students around the world- to China, India, Qatar, Dubai, Hawaii and here in the continental US where she has shared more than 100 keynotes and spotlights. Vicki's books  Reinventing Writing and Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds, empower teachers to connect their students to technology and the world. Vicki writes for Edutopia and is one of Cathy Rubin's Global Search for Education Top 12 Teacher Blogs. Vicki has 138K Twitter followers (and growing) and more than one hundred thousand unique visitors read Vicki's blog every month. Vicki's on Tumblr, Flipboard, and Facebook, too. Vicki is a Discovery STAR educator and a Google Certified Innovator. She has spoken at Google, Microsoft, and other technology companies about innovative classroom technology use. Her classroom was named one of the most top 10 Financially Literate classrooms in the US by the H&R Block Budget Challenge in 2014. Vicki has 3 three children, 4 dogs, 3 cats, 105 students, and 1 husband and now one more person who has read her bio — and for that — she's most grateful. She is honored to count many of the finest educators on the planet as her friends. ———————————————————————– Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. If you'd like to learn more about Kelly, or invite him to your school or conference to speak please send him an email. • Listen to Kelly's other podcast, The Future Focused Podcastand subscribe. • Subscribe to The Wired Educator Podcastwith over 115 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Visit Kelly's website at www.KellyCroy.com. • Looking for a dynamic speaker for your school's opening day? • Consider Kelly Croy at www.KellyCroy.com • Order Kelly's book, Along Came a Leaderfor a school book study or your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

Susan is the Chief Innovation Officer for the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) in Washington D.C. From 2016 to 2017 she was a Senior Education Pioneers Fellow for the U.S. Department of Education. She also participates in the EdTechChat Radio podcast for the BAM Radio Network. After a discussion about Susan’s fascinating career progression from musician to IT specialist to Education Technology specialist, we launched into a discussion of “digital citizenship,” also the title of her book. It basically encompasses how to be a smart, informed, ethical user of the internet. The book is aimed a both teachers and parents. Things like cyberbullying and internet safety are covered. Later we got into a discussion of tools for education, including AI. We finish with Susan’s amazing perspective on whether robots will ever replace teachers in the classroom.

This week, I am thrilled to be joined by Jon Harper, an Assistant Principal in Dorchester County, Maryland, host of the “my bad” podcast and co-host of “Teacher Aid” on the BAM Radio Network.

What are the biggest problems with professional development for teachers and how can we solve them? @larryferlazzo @dlaufenberg @DrdebbieSilver @Dina_Strasser @tweenteacher @Bamradionetwork Heather Wolpert-Gawron is a middle school teacher and author of Tween Crayons and Curfews: Tips for Middle School Teachers. Diana Laufenberg is a Nationally Board certified Social Studies teacher currently teaching 7th graders in Flagstaff, AZ. Dina Strasser is a fiction, non-fiction, and poetry writer. An ESL and English teacher for many years. Debbie Silver is an award-winning teacher, an internationally known presenter and humorist, an author of numerous books and educational journal articles.

There is a well-established disconnect between education research and practice. Join us as we explore ways to close the gap between research and what happens in classrooms. @larryferlazzo @nenagerman @ramongoings @OTCData @Bamradionetwork Lorena German was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Lawrence, MA. She's a 12-year educator, a writer, and teacher coach. Award-winning former teacher Jenny Grant Rankin, PhD, teaches the Postdoc Masterclass at the University of Cambridge. She is author of Engaging & Challenging Gifted Students: Tips for Supporting Extraordinary Minds in Your Classroom (ASCD). Dr. Ramon Goings is an assistant professor of educational leadership at Loyola University Maryland. His research agenda is centered around Black male student success PreK-PhD. Sally J. Zepeda is a professor at the University of Georgia in the Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy where she teaches courses about school leadership, professional learning, instructional supervision, and teacher evaluation.

In this episode, we search for useful and insightful articles that can impact our practice. @larryferlazzo @RewardingEdu @MrsSokolowski @Owl_b_TorresEdu @Bamradionetwork Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski is an elementary teacher in Farmingdale, New York. She is a co-author of the Two Writing Teachers blog and the co-director of the Long Island Writing Project. Jessica Torres is an Elementary assistant principal, doctoral students. Robert Ward is in his 24th year of teaching English at public middle schools in Los Angeles. He has his own blog, he has written for Edutopia, Education Week, and other educational journals, and authored 3 books for teachers and parents.

Let's face it, we never have enough time to educate our students as we would like. This is particularly true for principals. Join us as we explore the best use of administrator's time. @larryferlazzo @MCUSDSupe @Principal_Brant @redhdteacher @Bamradionetwork Stephanie Brant is the proud principal of Woodfield Elementary School in Gaithersburg, Maryland. PJ Caposey is an award-winning educator, author of six books including Teach Smart and Making Evaluation Meaningful, and the Superintendent of Schools for Meridian CUSD 223 in Northwest Illinois. Megan Allen, NBCT, EdD, is the 2010 Florida Teacher of the Year and Director of Partnership for the National Network of State Teachers of the year.

Our guests say that good teaching strategy will reach all students. Tune in and see if you agree. @larryferlazzo @wwmurawski @TaraCDale @jasonflom @Bamradionetwork Jason Flom is director of Cornerstone Learning Community in Tallahassee, Florida, a whole child school he cofounded with other educators and serves as a faculty member with ASCD’s Professional Learning Services. Wendy Murawski, Ph.D. is the Executive Director and Eisner Endowed Chair for the Center for Teaching and Learning at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), where she is also a full professor in the Department of Special Education. Tara Dale is a science teacher at Desert Ridge High School. Mandi White has been working in education for over ten years in positions teaching middle school cross-categorical special education resource and 7th grade English language arts and US History.

Working with substitute teachers can be challenging for teachers, substitutes, and students. Our guests share their experiences and best advice. @larryferlazzo @RoxannaElden @runnin26 @Bamradionetwork Roxanna Elden is a National Board Certified high school teacher, a speaker, and an author. Her book, See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers, is widely used as a tool for teacher training and retention. Rachael George is the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

For many of us, the reason we teach and how we teach has been influenced by others. In this segment, we ask our guests to share who has influenced their teaching and how? @larryferlazzo @Dr_MamaJ @PernilleRipp @ @ritaplatt @Bamradionetwork Dr. Cynthia “Mama J” Johnson is an educator, speaker, and author. and dedicated 30+ years serving as a classroom teacher, an elementary, middle, and high school principal, a district-level project leader, and a district-wide professional development trainer. Pernille Ripp, author, is a 7th grade teacher in Oregon, WI. She is also creator of the Global Read Aloud Project. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher and is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin.

On March 7, join us with Mr. Thomas Whitby to hear his work on how connectedness empowers learning. Mr. Whitby is the author of The Relevant Educator: How Connectedness Empowers Learning, and The Educator's Guide To Creating Connections. He is @tomwhitby on Twitter with 81,000+ followers. Tom retired from Public Education after serving 34 years as a secondary English teacher and spent an additional six years as an adjunct Professor at St Joseph's College in New York. He is a Co-Creator of #Edchat, an award-winning education Twitter discussion group. He is an education Blogger for My Island View, and for EDUTOPIA. He hosts the weekly Edchat Radio Show on the BAM Radio Network. He created the Educator's PLN, a global Ning site, where approximately 20,000+ educators share and collaborate daily. Whitby has served as a contributing Editor while developing SmartBlog on Education for SmartBrief, and has written about Social Media in Education for several national educational journals. He is the founder of several educational groups on LinkedIn, the largest being 19,000+ members, the Technology-Using Professors Group. He participated on The U.S. Department of Education's planning committee for Connected Educator Month since 2012.

"Your lessons are boring." No teacher wants to hear these words, but most teachers have taught lessons that put students to sleep. How can we plan lessons to avoid the "B" word? @larryferlazzo @ChrisHulleman56 @sarahjcooper01 @dlaufenberg @Bamradionetwork Diana Laufenberg is a Nationally Board certified Social Studies teacher currently teaching 7th graders in Flagstaff, AZ. Sarah Cooper teaches eighth-grade U.S. history and is Dean of Studies at Flintridge Preparatory School in La Canada. She is the author of Making History Mine. Chris Hulleman is principal investigator of the Motivate Lab and an associate professor at the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia. He received his Ph.D. in experimental social and personality psychology.

What are the issues, challenges, and concerns that keep principals up at night? How can we manage them? Join us as we check in with three principals from around the nation. @larryferlazzo @SaneeBell @jenschwanke @janatovich @Bamradionetwork Dr. Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX. Jen Schwanke is the author of You’re the Principal! Now What? Strategies and Solutions for New School Leaders. Schwanke is currently a principal for the Dublin City School District in Dublin, Ohio. Mike Janatovich is the assistant principal of Harmon Middle School in Aurora, OH, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Student conflict comes with the territory of working with people. Schools and classrooms are no exception. Join us for practical tips on how to de-escalate and manage student conflict. @larryferlazzo @Owl_b_TorresEdu @dannywoo15 @mrkevinparr @Bamradionetwork Jessica Torres is an Elementary assistant principal, doctoral student, lover of Montessori and choice, foodie, mom, wife & connected educator with a passionate love for learning for myself and others. Kevin Parr is a fourth grade teacher in Wenatchee, Washington. He is a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader. Danny Woo, a middle school science teacher at San Jose Charter Academy in West Covina, California.

Teaching writing can be more challenging than it appears on the surface. Join us as we talk about avoiding the biggest mistakes we often make. @larryferlazzo @mazehr @LisaEickholdt @davidwees @Bamradionetwork Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski is an elementary teacher in Farmingdale, New York. She is a co-author of the Two Writing Teachers blog and the co-director of the Long Island Writing Project. Co-author of Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions. Mary Ann Zehr teaches 11th- and 12th-grade English to English-language learners in the District of Columbia Public Schools.Lisa Eickholdt is a college literacy professor and Heinemann author. Her passion is teaching teachers and students about writing.