Podcasts about maker ed

Summer has arrived for Miss Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy!!! They haven't recorded a pod since November. On this weeks episode they chat about the highlights of this past school year, their summer plans and preparing next school year. Miss Scofield shares about the impact having the seniors return to campus for the "Senior Walk," and the emotional toll it took on her and the students. This was the Covid group and for them to get the closure they all needed and finally to walk through the door of doom four years later meant the world to those students. Miss Scofield talks about how important it was to have a year built on relationships and a focus on #SEL in her 8th grade science classroom. Building these relationships has meant the world to her and more importantly her students. Mr. Lane the STEM Guy shares about his favorite weekend of the year taking students to AstroCamp and seeing the 8th graders step out of their comfort zones as they disconnect to connect.

On this weeks episode of the Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about their month long hiatus from the pod, one of them was a recipient for Wishes for Teachers from the Fiesta Bowl and their new tables thanks to DonorsChoose and Panda Express. Ms. Scofield offers her advice about what it takes to be a new teacher going into this profession. Mr. Lane talks about what it must have felt like to be a member of the Beatles and Michael Jordan living inside a fishbowl. Have a great Thanksgiving and thank you for crushing that subscribe button and the listen. We are thankful for you avid listener!!!

On this weeks episode Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy come back after a two week hiatus and let us all know how the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year ended. Miss Scofield talks about how much she is loving this group of 8th graders. She shares about a Rosalind Franklin project she did with her students. Mr. Lane talks about his journey with the ASU ASAP STEM Fellowship. You are not going to believe the latest turn on this journey. Tune in because it is a twist none of us were expecting.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM guy talk about fantasy football, student run-ins and the morning announcements. Our co-hosts cannot stop boasting about the morning announcement crew at their school. They are the face of our school and this year they are totally leveling up. Mr. Lane talks about his own son making an appearance on the announcements, his son beating him in Fantasy Football and Baylen Levine. I challenge you to name one teacher podcast where they talk about fantasy football, tennis and Baylen Levine. Name one...

This week on The Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. lane the STEM Guy talk about students podcasts. Ms. Scofield has introduced her students to podcasting and they have just taken it and run with it. They have created podcasts about Bad Dad Jokes, Bass Fishing, ASMR and a podcast dedicated Advice fFrom Peers. This is a podcast about podcasts. What could be better you ask? Well getting a chance to hear how teens look at the world and value. That is the power of podcasting.

This week on The Nailed it Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about tables. That is right they talk about tables, the style of tables, the cost of tables and the importance of tables. They both posted a DonorsChoose project to get new tables in their class. Did they get them? The only way to find out is by listening to the latest episode of The Nailed It Wall. "We are talking about tables. Not a game. Not a game. We are talking about TABLES." Shout out to you if you know what we are referencing there.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about their Nailed It moments, students podcast challenge and the fact they have crossed over to the world of TikTik. Ms. Scofield breaks it down how they both got into TikTok and how the app has impacted their lives in such a short amount of time. Mr. Lane has been loving connecting with educators and how his kids look at him differently just because he is making things on TikTok. If you are looking for pure comedy and a look into the lives of our hosts look no further. Give them a follow if you are on TikTok. "You can thank me later," Mr. Lane's new endphrase. 

This week on The Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about starting the 4th week of the 2023-2024 school year!!! Ms. Scofield shares about the difference between dropping her daughter off at college for freshman year versus sophomore year. Ms. Scofield also shares about her drive home where her and her son almost lost their lives in an epic Perfect Storm. Mr. Lane the STEM Guy shares about the journey of becoming an ASAP STEM Fellow through Arizona State University and how it has reignited his passion for STEM education, professional development, his love for his PLC and wanting to give all of his students the absolute best STEM education. This week we have tears, near death experiences and a passion for STEM. What else could you ask for on a podcast?

Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy are back for real this time. They are dedicated to bringing you The Nailed It Wall every this week. So what do you say crush that Subscribe button and come enjoy their crazy positive love for education. There is never a dull moment for these two and you know they will leave yearning for more each week. This week they chat about being back again, their trip to ISTE, Philly Cheesesteaks and a lizard on the loose. That is right they caught a gigantic lizard in Ms. Scofield's classroom. Reason #1001 why teachers are not paid enough. They catch and release lizards back into the wild. I mean that is a story you have got to hear. 

This episode debunks a few misconceptions about Maker education and design projects. We have help with the debunking from Lindsey Simmons, an educator who has partnered with Mackin Maker, who have been a phenomenal sponsor of this show. Our conversation goes on to explore ways we can use the design cycle in many different ways and how understanding that cycle can set us up for all types of projects in our personal lives. Lindsey also helps us think about sustainability and the intersection of literacy and MakerED. Learn all about Lindsey Simmons here. And follow her on social media here. --------- Have you heard about our pre-sale offer on now? Click here to learn more about our pathways for educators looking to leverage the power of Chat GPT and other Generative AI tools. Reach out to us at info (at) shiftingschools.com to learn more -- For the rest of the links mentioned in this episode: Key Strategies for Maker Education (click here) via Mackin Maker Three myths of making (click here) via Mackin Maker Creating connections to the environment through making (click here) via Mackin Maker - Would you like to send us a message sharing your thoughts about this episode? Find our SpeakPipe button at www.shiftingschools.com

How do you build a network of learners and how does that network in turn shape you as a learner? On the podcast this week, Drea Weiner answers that question (and many others). This conversation is supported by our amazing sponsors: Stem Sports and MackinMaker At the heart of this conversation, we think about how we can cultivate the mindsets that promote STEM-based inquiry and set students up to be leaders in MakerEd. Drea reminds us that STEM learning intersects our entire curriculum and invites interdisciplinary learning and community connections. Let's learn more about our guest: Drea Weiner is the MiSTEM Network Regional Director for the Northwestern Lower MiSTEM Network region. She provides professional learning, support, community connections to education, grant writing guidance, and resources to educators in order to bring the best possible STEM education to students. Drea is one of the founders of Newton's Road 3D, a STEM professional learning community for teachers wanting to give their students the opportunity to learn soft skills like critical thinking and problem solving through 21st century technology. Follow Drea on Social Media: On Twitter On LinkedIN Learn all about the MiSTEM Network here Mentioned on this episode: 400,000 fabrication works short by 2024 Do you want to weigh in on this episode? Have questions for our hosts? Send us a voice memo! You can find it on our homepage at www.shiftingschools.com Click here to explore our HUGE library of free guides for K-12 Educators Learn more about the STEM book series mentioned and email us to win a free book! Click here Email us info (at) shiftingschools (dot com)

Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors for this mini-series on STEM and MakerSpace. Check out both StemSports.com and MackinMacker.com today. Find all the offers from all our sponsors at https://www.shiftingschools.com/offers Episode On this episode, we explore the joy of tinkering, the social-emotional case for making, and we question the benefits of cultivating a beginner's mindset. Whether you are an experienced teacher of MakerEd or you've never thought of yourself as a 'maker' this episode is for you. Our special guest on the show is Mike Bycraft. Mike Bycraft is an international educator who specializes in design, robotics, engineering, and makerspaces. He is the head of design and innovation at Korea International School. Prior to moving internationally, Mike taught AP and IB sciences in the United States, in Clark County School District. Mike has created design programs, makerspaces, and robotics curriculum for K-12 students. In 2021 his project of redesigning a controller was featured on the Makey Makey blog Learn more about his work in this video and through his website. You can connect with Mike on Twitter here. Pair this with one of our free resources Looking to partner with parents and caretakers when it comes to STEM learning? Get our free guide here. Explore over 60 free guides available from our website today.  

This week on The Nailed It Wall Miss Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy reaffirm what we all know is the truth no two educators are having more fun to start a school year. They chat about the notorious Arrowhead Alligator, the Next Door App and sightings on the Ring. Ms. Scofield shares how much she loves this STEM group and another group has been added to the Nailed It Wall with an entire class solving the Rubik's Cube. Mr. Lane talks robots, code and student creativity that just blew him and the kindergartners away. You are this close to the weekend and that extra nudge is sitting in your podcast queue. Just hit play people... If you enjoy this podcast you can support Miss Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy by buying them a coffee on "Buy Me a Coffee." Teachers run on caffeine.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Miss Scofield shares what the college drop off experience was like. Miss Scofield dropped off her daughter at Chapman University in Orange California. You would think that would be enough fireworks for this episode but no... Miss Scofield shares a near death weather experience she had with her son on the drive home. Mr. Lane shares his Failed It with his Donors Choose project that he was adamant that every teacher on the Sierra Verde campus completes. You never know what you are going to get with these two. What we do know is that you can buy the hosts a coffee with "Buy Me a Coffee." Search for Mr. Lane the STEM Guy and buy our hosts a coffee if you are a fan of the pod.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about a different energy in the air to start this school year. After a long hiatus they could not be more excited to be back delivering the pod weekly. This week they remind us of the origins of The Nailed It Wall and what it means to Nail It and Fail It. Ms. Scofield shares about how the power of words to a group of 8th grade students means the world to them when kindness is the root. Mr. Lane shares a story about selling a couch and somebody continuing to no show lead to an impactful reunion with a student from his first year as a teacher. If you are looking for all of the positive vibes in education this is the pod for you.

This week on the Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about a truly inspirational week at Sierra Verde STEAM Academy. This week we our hosts talk about a modest goal that was met by gargantuan proportions. Our students raised $3,066.39 for our Pink Out For Breast Cancer, the staff domination of our champion volleyball teams in the student/staff volleyball game, the kinder parade, and their Rocket League esports teams finally getting online and dominating the competition. If you are in the mood for some positive education vibes look no further. The Nailed It Wall has you covered. #bepositive

On this week of the Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about the creativity of 8th graders for a Rosalind Franklin science project (News Reports, Stranger Things, Music Videos, etc.). Sierra VERDE had their first Bingo Night in two years. Mr. Lane talks about how fortunate we are to get to do the greatest job on the planet in these trying times. You will love hearing how the crowd got him into character and he turned into Mr. Lane the STEM Guy without a phone booth. Ms. Scofield talks about the college process her daughter has gone through and her frustrations at how expensive college truly is. You will not want to miss out on her brutal honesty on the college application process. There is never a dull moment when you tune into The Nailed It Wall!!!

Ingeniera en mecatrónica proactiva en los ecosistemas de talento, educación, emprendimiento e innovación. Desarrolladora de robots y proyectos mecatrónicos para toda área e industria. Entusiasta de la educación tecnológica. MakerED por convicción. Generadora de alianzas estratégicas y conectora de talento.

On this weeks episode of The Nailed It Wall Miss Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about all the things they are doing to finish up the first quarter. Do you know what a grolar is? Maybe you have heard of a zonkey? Well this week our hosts enlighten your mind with some serious knowledge. You just never know what you are missing out on when you fall behind on The Nailed It Wall. Maybe Mr. Lane and his son are still walking through the Forbidden Forest. You just never know...

This week on the Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about their podcast sabbatical, the people that inspired them to get back to the pod, and the weird feeling of almost normalcy. Mrs. Scofield shares how she has adapted to teaching her STEM class a little different this year, how an entire group of 8th graders solved the Rubik's Cube and what she is most excited about in this upcoming school year. Mr. Lane shares about paper roller coasters his 7th and 8th graders created, Unnecessary Inventions with the Hummingbird Robotics kits and what it feels like doing hands on projects with the students in all grades. 

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down with Rachael Mann founder of Teach Like Ted. Rachael is also the author of Spaces You'll Go and Martian Classroom. You do not want to miss out on her infectious personality, receiving a cease and desist letter from Ted Talks, and the impact of being afraid to speak in front of her peers. Rachael always has something in the works like a new series of children's books, engaging everyone and anyone in the power of public speaking, and the itch to get back on the road so she can do what she loves most and that is connecting with people. Rachael Mann has a passion for life, people, and supporting educators so they can inspire the next generation.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy share some inspiring stories about their students via Zoom (1st Graders on FlipGrid, Google Slides Stop Motion Projects, greeting students upon entering Zooms, and the power of music). They also address the dark turn social media has taken on education, educator vs. educator battles, and all that they love about Twitter. Find out what it means to step in doo doo and what is Responsible Gaming. Seriously, where can you get doo doo analogies and listen to educators yearn for all of the positive creativity that social media once provided? A candid heartfelt episode where our hosts hope our educators can lead by example when engaging online. As Mrs. Scofield thinks back on her days working at Blockbuster "Be Kind and Rewind." There is now rewind button on what you put on social media so always "Be Kind Online."

On this weeks episode of The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down and reflect on the past two weeks of #distancelearning. Mrs. Scofield talks about the impact of parent letters, building a classroom culture via Zoom, and the beauty of Sketch Notes from home. Mr. Lane talks about bringing STEM/MAKERSPACE through the computer with Mythbusters and building boats. Mr. Lane shares a touching story about a missed Zoom and how he turned that frown upside down. If you ever wanted to know what these first two weeks of home learning has been like through the eyes of educators this is the podcast for you!!!

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down with Colin Seale the world's greatest critical thinking evangelist. Colin has recently released his first book "Thinking Like a Lawyer: A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students." You do not want to miss Colin's story, his self-proclaimed career ADHD, and his passion for critical thinking that will have you running through a brick wall by the end of this episode. What is milk? That is the million dollar that will take you down an endless rabbit hole. Colin is the CEO of ThinkLaw which provides Critical Thinking curriculum to schools hoping to provide equatable opportunities for all students. Prepare to spend some time in thought and be inspired to go out and change the world thanks to Colin's message.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down with Kevin English from National Academy Foundation. Kevin talks about his vision of Project Based Learning (PBL), the importance of business partnerships, and the life lessons you can provide when you allow students the opportunity struggle through problems. Kevin is a retired classroom teacher who will never stop educating our youth. National Academy Foundation partners with schools all over the world providing students with hands on internships. You do not want to miss out on Kevin sharing how a teacher took him under his wing and they transported an entire Green House he built 40 miles. Kevin is always on the hunt for what is that next the opportunity for students in this ever changing global economy.

This week on the Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down with with Sierra Verde STEAM Academy's newest hire Mrs. Shari Labuwi our new assistant principal. Shari Labuwi makes an energetic introduction to our community as she shares about her families step goals, chasing Javelinas, making virtual connections and what she is most excited about heading into the new school year. Shari is a life long educator who was voted Most Likely to be a School Teacher by her senior class. Get to know Mrs. Shari Labuwi and walk away inspired on the latest episode of The Nailed It Wall.

This week's podcast features Yamileth Shimojyo, a STEAM/Science Administrator at the Riverside County Office of Education. She reacts to a presentation on the power of thinking routines that was led by Justin Boner of Maker Ed, and shares how she has used these tools in her role.

This week on the Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy have the pleasure of sitting down with Mrs. Shelly Schubert DVUSD's Deer Valley Online Learning K-12 principal. Mrs. Schubert reflects on the social and emotional needs of students/parents/teachers, her time at Sierra Verde STEAM Academy and a special lunch date with a kindergarten teacher that resonates with her to this day. Mrs. Schubert is opening DVUSD's first K-12 online school and shares what she is most excited about moving forward. Our hosts loved having the opportunity to sit down with their former assistant principal and listening to her story. Mrs. Schubert has a mountain to climb and Deer Valley Unified School District has selected just the person to make this learning platform a tremendous success.

This week Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down with Mountain Ridge's Deb Moore. Deb shares her personal story how one administrator told her how much the kids needed her and the lasting impact she would have on the lives of all of her students. Deb has a unique story that you do not want to miss out on. Deb does a little of everything and when we say a little of everything we mean EVERYTHING (Lifetime Fiesta Bowl Member, Volleyball Coach, Marketing Teacher, CTE Guru, Business Owner, Parent, etc.). Prepare to be inspired by the one and only Deb Moore as she takes you on a whimsical journey.

This week on the Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy are joined by Myra Romano. Myra shares her very own STEM journey, the transition to motherhood, and how the use of Instagram led to a book deal across the country. Myra has three boys and shares about some of the parenthood successes/struggles of the quarantine. You do not want to miss Myra's Nailed It story that led to some true acts of kindness by random strangers. Make sure you follow Myra on Instagram @myra_romano_illustration to see her AMAZING rock art creations. Check out her website here to see some more of her AMAZING artwork http://myraromanoillustration.com/.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down and reflect on the past year and celebrate The Nailed It Wall turning 1!!! Our hosts talked about the obstacles they had to overcome as they started a podcast, their favorite moments, favorite student stories, their favorite guests, and the impact The Nailed It Wall has had on them. All of their listeners are looking forward to more positive stories in the coming year.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy are joined by Sierra Verde's 7th grade math teacher Mrs. Bonham. Mrs. Bonham takes us on a journey of what it is like to have your Snapchat account hacked in the middle of the night, the power of a strong team to really shape young educators, and the impact our very own Mrs. Scofield has had on her. Mrs. Bonham graduated from Sierra Verde and shares what that experience is like to be a student and what it is like to work alongside some of her teachers. Mrs. Bonham went to a dark place and walked a fine line attempting to define what is young versus old. This episode touches on a little of everything (The Future of Education, Student/Staff Games, and the three boys in her life). After listening to the first five minutes you all know that she will be a recurring guest on The Nailed It Wall podcast. Our hosts cannot believe it took this long to have the charismatic Mrs. Bonham entertain all of you!!!

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy return from their brief/extended home learning sabbatical. The two of them did not miss a beat from their mini podcast vacation. This week they talked about their own home learning experiences, the power of connections among students/families, and the challenges moving forward in terms schools being able to open their doors in Arizona come August. Mrs. Scofield talked about building and launching rockets via Zoom. Mrs. Scofield also shares an awesome family story that built rockets together. They also talk about the importance of keeping the announcements going in these uncertain times and what impact our #esports club had on our students.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down and talk about everything under the sun. They chat about #homelearning, the struggles of connecting with students via Zoom, the dangers of Corona Virus. In this Pandemic they talk about the power of connections and the impact it has had on them as educators and people.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy had no other choice but to call in the Queen of Positivity (Mrs. Copenhaver). Mrs. Copenhaver talks about the roller coaster ride we have been on as teachers, what it has been like through the eyes of our students, and our community at large. Mrs. Copenhaver poured her heart out on this episode and you do not want to miss her message of positivity! By reaching out to the people she loves and surrounding herself by people that make you happy is what got Mrs. Copenhaver back on the Positive Train. We also had another public apology (if you can call it that) by one of our hosts. You be the judge. Find out what our hosts were agreeing to disagree on this week.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down with our principal Mr. Galietti to talk about what are the next steps for parents, our district, and moving forward as a community united. There were certainly some real highlights this past week as our community came together as best as we could (social distancing) in these trying times. The three of them talk about the social emotional health of students, teachers, and parents. They share some hilarious stories (Mrs. Scofield locked herself out of her iPad), some parent stories (Luka, Mr. Galietti's son has not demolished his house as of this recording), and what is the hardest thing through all of this... not having students fill our classrooms (Mrs. Scofield shares what it was like to return to her classroom). This week is Virtual Spirit Week at Sierra Verde!!! We hope you enjoy our stories, our message, and our own hurdles we are facing as educators and parents.

On this weeks episode of The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy share some uplifting stories from their Sierra Verde STEAM Academy family. Listen to them as they share how the #svchallenge came to be. What is the #svchallenge you ask? It is a bunch of people singing a particular song that represents their students and community. The SV staff went with Lean on Me and it turned AMAZING!!! They also talk about the impact of the SV Staff Caravan through the community and how much it meant to our students, the parents, and our staff. They also talk about the social and emotional health of everyone in the current state of our country. This is a jam packed pod that they were able to do thanks to the help of Zoom. Our hosts were still able to record this podcast while respecting #socialdistancing. The pod marches on people. #thenaileditwall

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down with JD Williams from Laveen Elementary School. JD shares about the work that is taking place among middle school educators across the country as part of the NSAEF (North America Scholastic Esports Federation) Fellows Program, how to build a gaming PC for under $250 dollars, and trying to navigate the esports waters in Arizona. Our hosts met JD at the AZTEA (Arizona Technology in Education Association) esports conference. JD is leading the way in his district, around the state of Arizona, and working with teachers from all over the country. Listen to the latest episode to find out if JD, Mr. Lane, and Mrs. Bonham's husband Jeff took down our middle school Rocket league team.

This week on The Nailed It wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy are joined by Zach Skogen who teaches at Deer Valley High School and is the #esports coach for their Rocket League team. Arizona has over 60 high school teams competing in Rocket League and Deer Valley is currently undefeated in Season 2 trying to lock down their seed heading into the playoffs. Zach is a wealth of knowledge in the arena of Rocket League and esports. You may be wondering how did this all get started at Deer Valley High School? Teaser... It started with a Hot Wheels Octane car sitting in a classroom. The only way to put two and two together is to listen to the latest episode. If you love sports, video games, teaching you do not want to miss out on the perspectives of Zach Skogen as he blows the minds of our hosts.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down and talk about the shift in science standards, Mrs. Scofield's loss of her beloved physics unit, and #esports/#esportsedu. This past week Sierra Verde launched two esports clubs. One is for our 5th and 6th graders and one is for our 7th and 8th graders. You may be wondering how did it go? Was it a flop? Did the Nintendo Switches not connect to the Internet? So many questions that need to be answered. The only way to relive their experiences is by SUBSCRIBING to The Nailed It Wall and following along their journey as educators.

This week on The Nailed It Wall, Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy are joined by AstroCamp chaperone, former Sierra Verde baseball coach, parent, knowledge seeker, motivator, and all around positive guy, Phil Hoff. On this episode they talk about the changing dynamics of esports and what the AstroCamp experience is like for students. Phil drops some serious knowledge about the power of having kids "Disconnect to Connect" on this field trip, the food, the bonds among students, and having his mind blown on the night hike. You do not want to miss out on Phil's journey, his love of space/AstroCamp, and hearing what podcasts he is currently listening to. The real question is "how many people's names will he mess up just on this one podcast?" The man has many strengths... names are not one of them. For those of you who still congregate around the water cooler this is the podcast they will all be talking about so do not be that one person.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down with Mrs. Cerjak and Mrs. Rudisel/Hunter who give us the oral history of the Sierra Verde Drama Department. The Sierra Verde Drama Department is the backbone of Sierra Verde's culture. When we say culture we mean "The Teacher Play." It is the hottest ticket on Arrowhead Loop. These two extraordinary ladies talk about what the play means to kids, our staff, and our community. Did you know "The Teacher Play," started out with a spaghetti dinner where the teachers performed a single scene which morphed into an entire play or that you can clean up vomit with a special kind of gel? These are the tidbits you do not want to miss out on when you listen to The Nailed It Wall. These ladies pour an infinite amount of hours into the students (actors & tech), teachers, and our community. The memories, laughter, and stories are something you do not want to miss out on. So the question everyone wants to know is "WHAT PLAY ARE YOU DOING NEXT YEAR?" So it begins...

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy are joined by two 8th graders (Bailey and Isabella) who have been the backbone of the Sierra Verde's announcement crew for the past three years. These two amazing role models do a little of everything on our campus (STUGO, NJHS, CSO, Moxie Girls, Drama, etc.). You do not want to miss out on their views about equity in STEM, their goals for high school, attracting females into #esports, and what it takes to be on the announcement crew. You are truly in for a treat as you get to hear the perspective of these two amazing Vipers. Our hosts were blown away by the maturity and how these two represent our school as ambassadors, role models, and leaving a legacy.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy walk us through the roller coaster of emotions they experienced this past weekend as they got ready for the You Can Solve the Cube Tournament at Arizona State University? One member of this pod had the correct date for the tournament and the other one not so much. Have you ever screen printed a shirt? Neither have our hosts until late Thursday night. Were they a flop or success? How did SV's students do at the Rubik's Cube tournament? Our hosts also talk about the loss of Kobe Bryant, his impact, and what the loss meant to our students. As educators we all have to remember to take the time to find time within the school day to focus on the social and emotional learning of our students. #girldad

On this week's episode of the Nailed It Wall, Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about the importance of having middle school students leading by example in the classroom, in the community, on sports teams, and on the morning announcements. They talk about this watery substance flowing from Mrs. Scofield's face. They also talk about the Sierra Verde teacher play that is getting ready to go live, our Rubik's Cube team, and SV's amazing announcements crew!!! They also talk about the dramatic ending to the DVUSD cheer competition that had us all on the edge of our seats. If you are not hitting the subscribe button you don't got no alibi.

This week Mrs. Scofield & Mr. Lane the STEM Guy are joined by Sam (3rd appearance on The Nailed It Wall) to break down Ark. Ark is all the rage now among gamers. Sam is going to break down everything you need to know about Ark. You do not want miss out on the verbiage that goes into this game, cocktails of tranquilizers, defense strategies, and the dangers of a mutiny within your own tribe. Your earbuds are in for a treat as Sam's passion pours out of this pod. Nothing beats the voice of the student except bears, beets, and Battle Star Galactica.

This week Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down and talk about the Sierra Verde Spelling Bee, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow state finalists, student created children's books, and The Man, The Myth, The Legend of Lohit. This is a pod packed with a little of everything. You do not want to miss out as Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane talk about embracing failure in the classroom and in their personal lives. A New Year means a fresh beginning. Once upon a time Mr. Lane and DonnorsChoose were like Ross and Rachel on a break. With new beginnings means new opportunities. Mr. Lane and DonnorsChoose have finally buried the hatchet and make amends like a classic Friends episode.

This week Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down with two thirds of the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Arizona state finalist team. This Thursday, January 9th, the 100 state finalists will be announced. You will be blown away by the vision, wisdom, and just pure AWESOMENESS of these girls. Would you be interested in a fast food pasta restaurant? What happened to the Brat Band? How does the Buddy Band work and what problem does it solve? Where in the world is Lincoln? So many questions that need to be answered and The Nailed It Wall has more answers than a Wikipedia entry.

On part two of The Nailed It Wall, Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy take a look back and reflect on the entire Samsung Solve for Tomorrow process, the extraordinary students who attend Sierra Verde STEAM Academy, another Moxie Monday, and the fact that Sierra Verde has teamed up with Legend Springs to attend the Coachella for educators this summer. We are going to ISTE and it is going to be out of this world. It will be tough to top our first semester, but we are up for the challenge. Make listening to the The Nailed It Wall your New Year's resolution.

On this week's episode of The Nailed It Wall, Mrs. Scofield shares an epic direction fail and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy shares about his break full of educational grant celebrations. Listen to the story how Ryan Scientist may have already peaked with his Rudy moment with the Clemson football team, the love and respect fans from all over the country gave teachers in the Fiesta Bowl Parade, and Mrs. Scofield's gift to her sister. Where in the world is Mrs. Scofield? Is she alive? Is she in custody? The only way to answer all of these questions is by listening to the latest episode of The Nailed It Wall.