Podcasts about Milken Educator Award

The new Milken Educator Award winner and SDPB's "Science Steve" dive into their love for education, teaching and coaching. It's an education hour honoring top teachers.

A Neligh teacher was surprised with the Milken Educator Award on Tuesday. The honor comes with a $25,000 check.

A Neligh teacher was surprised with the Milken Educator Award on Tuesday. The honor comes with a $25,000 check.

Forget dusty textbooks and silent classrooms—the Folger Shakespeare Library has released new teaching guides designed to make the Bard's works more engaging, accessible, and inclusive than ever before. In this episode, Peggy O'Brien, the editor behind these guides, and teachers Deborah Gascon and Mark Miazga, co-authors of the lesson plans for Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth respectively, explore how the Folger Method transforms student understanding by focusing on performance, collaboration, and creative engagement with Shakespeare's language. The discussion also addresses how the guides tackle important topics like race and gender and how to adapt to today's technological and social challenges, offering fresh strategies to connect with students in meaningful ways about Shakespeare and all kinds of literature. Whether you're a teacher, a student, or simply a Shakespeare lover, this episode sheds light on innovative methods for bringing the classics to life and ensuring they remain relevant for future generations. About the Folger Guides to Teaching Shakespeare The Folger Guides to Teaching Shakespeare series offers educators fresh insights, innovative tools, and detailed lesson plans for teaching Shakespeare's most frequently taught plays. Rooted in the proven Folger Method and informed by the experiences of classroom teachers across the United States, the guides are designed to make Shakespeare accessible, engaging, and relevant for today's students. > > The new teaching guides are available for purchase online at the Folger Shop. Peggy O'Brien is a classroom teacher and the founder of the Folger Shakespeare Library's Education Department. Since 1981, she has championed K–12 Shakespeare education, establishing the Teaching Shakespeare Institute and serving as the instigator and general editor of the Shakespeare Set Free series. From 2013 to 2024, Peggy returned to the Folger to serve as Director of Education, during which she oversaw the creation of the Folger Guides to Teaching Shakespeare. Deborah Gascon is a National Board-Certified teacher of English and Journalism in Columbia, South Carolina, and a Fulbright Teacher Exchange alum who taught English in Romania. A graduate of the 2012 Teaching Shakespeare Institute, she has served as a mentor teacher for the Folger Summer Academy. Deborah holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Carolina, with a dissertation on using Shakespeare to enhance student comprehension, empathy, and awareness of gender and race. She co-wrote the lesson plans for The Folger Guide to Teaching Romeo and Juliet. Mark Miazga teaches English at Baltimore City College High School, one of the nation's oldest public schools, where he works within the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Middle Years Programs. A recipient of the Milken Educator Award in 2014, Mark is a 2008 Teaching Shakespeare Institute scholar and a 2013 Steinbeck Institute Scholar. He holds a BA in English and Education from Michigan State University and a Master's in Secondary Education from Towson University. Mark co-wrote the lesson plans for The Folger Guide to Teaching Macbeth. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published November 18, 2024. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the associate producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. We had help with web production from Paola García Acuña. Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. Final mixing services are provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Abbey Kidwell, Assistant Prinicipal at Clinton Elementary School in Clinton, Tennessee, who was recently honored as Tennessee's 2023-24 sole recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 cash prize. Kidwell is among recipients across the country who will be honored as part of the Milken Family Foundation's historic, nationwide tour reaching the presentation of the 3,000th Milken Educator in 2024. Hailed as the "Oscars of Teaching," 2023-24 will reach $75 million in individual financial prizes spanning the length of the initiative and more than $144 million invested in the Milken Educator Award national network overall, empowering recipients to "Celebrate, Elevate, and Activate" the K-12 profession and inspiring young, capable people to pursue teaching as a career.During the interview, Kidwell shares how she fell in love with teaching at an early age and talks about her journey as an educator to Assistant Principal, instructional leader and mentor. Kidwell oversees the Response to Intervention (RTI) program, visiting classrooms to address students' individuals needs and collaborates with the district instructional coach, the English Language Arts (ELA) coach and the math coach to help students reach their maximum potential. Kidwell's work has contributed to Clinton Elementary' s consistent designation as a Tennessee Reward School for academic growth.Kidwell discusses how and why she likes to start each day greeting students by name, and saying, "If nobody has told you, remember that I love you today," during her morning announcements. She talks about leading the district's new teacher academy and why it is so important to support new teachers, along with the district's partnership with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET). She also talks about being able to share her expertise on a broader level, including serving on former Governor Bill Haslam's Teacher Cabinet and School Safety Working Group, as well as presenting at the 2023 NEIT National Conference on increasing the effectiveness of district instructional learning teams. Kidwell wraps up with why the Milken Educator Award is so meaningful, and why she continues to be inspired by the educators around her and around our nation.Visit www.clintonschools.org to learn more about Clinton Elementary School and Assistant Principal Abbey Kidwell. Visit www.mff.org to learn more about the Milken Family Foundation and the Milken Educator Award.

Give us about fifteen minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County,  Solar Energy Services, and Hospice of the Chesapeake! Today... An Annapolis man was arrested in a Linthicum drug raid. A Severna Park Elementary School teacher is under investigation for allegedly inappropriately touching students. A Bodkin Elementary 5th grade teacher was awarded a Milken Educator Award yesterday in a surprise assembly--the award comes with a $25,000 gift! Red Lobster may be looking at bankruptcy and there are two in the county. There are a lot of events including a free music festival, a free arts festival, a ticketed Taste of Spring on West Street, and some shredding by the Parole Rotary! We also have our Local Business Spotlight pod coming up with Historic London Town & Gardens, and we meet Benny an adorable poodle mix pup in Canines & Crosstreks! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm And like we do every Friday, Annapolis Subaru and I met up with some animals from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Check out this week's Canines & Crosstreks! And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their app to keep on top of the local weather scene! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Andrew was recently named the recipient of the 2023 Milken Educator Award. I won this same prestigious award back in 2014, and it is only given to 40 educators across the country yearly. Here we get to chat with Andrew about receiving the award. He currently holds dual roles at Diman Regional High School. This is an incredible listen and really dives into winning the Milken Educator Award!

Join us for an inspiring episode of How We Teach This, where we're thrilled to host two incredible teachers who are inspiring educators!

A teacher at Alice Maxwell Elementary School in Sparks received the Milken Educator Award and a substantial cash prize for her exceptional work with her kindergarten class.

A pair of American hostages are released by Hamas. Some of Senator Elizabeth Warren's former staffers urge her to demand a cease fire. A Plymouth teacher wins a Milken Educator Award. 5 minutes of news that will keep you in The Loop.

A teacher at Plymouth North High School gets the surprise of a life time. In front of the entire school, which had no idea what was going on, she's honored with the $25,000 national Milken Educator Award. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.

Kristi Becker Yulich, a 4th-grade teacher in Topeka, KS was surprised and received the Milken Educator Award, known as the "Oscars of Teaching". In this episode, Yulich shares strategies for using fun and creative experiences in the classroom that have authentic learning, get the local community involved with the school and build strong connections with families. Yulich is also a National Geographic Certified Educator.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Alexa Guynes, 5th Grade ELA Teacher at Dogwood Elementary School with Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD) in Germantown, Tennessee, who recently made history when she was announced as the first Milken Educator Award recipient from GMSD and the sole honoree from Tennessee this 2022-23 season. The recognition by the Milken Family Foundation comes with a $25,000 cash prize that Guynes can use however she chooses; and Guynes joins the 2022 class of up to 40 elementary educators nationwide who will be recognized in April 2023 in Los Angeles. Hailed as the "Oscars of Teaching," Milken Educator Awards inspire and uplift with the unique stories of educators making a profound difference for students, colleagues and communities.During the interview, Alexa talks about her passion for teaching, how reading a 'Book a Day' keeps fifth graders excited to learn and prepares them with the skills to write their own stories, and how she engages students with classroom content in new ways. She also talks about how the community can support educators and get involved to support our future leaders.To learn more visit www.gmsdk12.org.

Last week, two Baton Rouge area elementary school teachers were recognized with the Milken Educator Award, a nationwide honor sometimes described as “the Oscars of Teaching.” Today, the two teachers, Dereka Duncan and Elise Frederic, tell us more about this accomplishment.  When a hurricane strikes, it's not just the immediate wind and rain damage that causes concern. Many are also forced to grapple with flooding, and often, as in the case of Hurricane Katrina, the water rises and stays for days at a time. Now, the LSU Department of Oceanography and Coastal Science and the Center for Computation and Technology are working to better predict flooding after hurricanes with a new computer modeling system. Associate professor George Xue tells us how this modeling will help communities prepare for disasters. With carnival season underway we are going back to the archives to hear some of our favorite Mardi Gras stories from years past. Today, in collaboration between WWNO's Thomas Walsh and StoryCorps, we bring you a 2015 conversation between two Mardi Gras Indians, Littdell “Queen B” Bannister and Mary Jones, who discuss sewing personal pride into each stitch of their costumes. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman, Aubry Procell, and Thomas Walsh.  You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Lightfoot, '10, '14M, shares how she was surprised at her school with a $25,000 check for winning the Milken Educator Award, as well as her journey from doubting college to being among the nation's top educators.

Upper School English teacher Lisa-Anne Tsuruda is also the co-advisor of the Class of 2022. Prior to joining the ‘Iolani faculty in 2016, she was honored with the prestigious Milken Educator Award while teaching at Mililani High School. Her son Ryan Tsuruda is a member of the Class of 2022, one of three senior proconsuls and one of the football team's four co-captains. Tears of joy and gratitude were shed as a wide variety of topics were discussed during this heartfelt conversation. Please subscribe to the ‘Iolani School Podcast. Mahalo!

On episode 38 of Building the Bridge, author, educator and consultant Mike Anderson shared his insights on self-care for teachers and parents, drawing upon his book, The Well-Balanced Teacher, and his “Beat Teacher Burnout” online institute. Mike and Dr. Oliver had such a productive conversation with so much left to address that he has returned for a second conversation. The discussion continues by addressing the unrealistic expectations educators often set for themselves before transitioning into topics related to student expectations and motivation. Dr. Oliver chats with Mike about his latest book, Tackling the Motivation Crisis: How to Activate Student Learning Without Behavior Charts, Pizza Parties, or Other Hard-to-Quit Incentive Systems. In this episode, we learn how to set realistic and tangible goals, how to approach (and avoid) unrealistic expectations for our children just as we must do for ourselves, and why incentive and reward systems don't always work. We'll also identify six intrinsic motivators that we can build upon to bolster the success of our students. About Our Guest: Mike Anderson has been an educator for more than 25 years. An elementary school teacher for 15 years, he has also taught preschool and university graduate level classes. He spent many years as a presenter, consultant, author, and developer for Northeast Foundation for Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping create safe, joyful, and challenging classrooms and schools. In 2004 Anderson received a national Milken Educator Award, and in 2005 he was a finalist for New Hampshire Teacher of the Year. Now, as an education consultant, Anderson works with schools in rural, urban, and suburban settings. He is the author of many books about great teaching and learning, including The Well-Balanced Teacher (ASCD, 2010), Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn (ASCD, 2016), and his latest, Tackling the Motivation Crisis (ASCD, 2021). Mike has developed a series of online courses called “The Beat Teacher Burnout Institute.” Learn more about all of Mike's work at https://leadinggreatlearning.com. Follow him on Twitter @balancedteacher About the Host: Dr. Wendy Oliver is a highly qualified Tennessee teacher and administrator who has pioneered digital learning across multiple states and school districts. She has authored digital teaching standards and developed software that allows teachers to self-assess their knowledge of digital instruction. No matter which hat she's wearing, her goal is simple -- to empower learners. Follow Dr. Oliver on Twitter @oliver_dr

Award-winning educator, author and education consultant Mike Anderson is the guest on today's episode, as we continue the conversation about wellness that we started with Danielle Nuhfer in our previous episode. Anderson explains that as teachers and parents, we see ourselves as caregivers and, therefore, we may feel that it's always our job to give care. This feeling can make it very difficult to give ourselves permission to take time for self-care. He provides great detail on the importance of carving out the time to care for ourselves, explaining the benefits this has for our colleagues, students and children. This is a critically important concept to grasp early in the school year, so we can plan intentionally before burnout sets in. Additionally, Anderson describes how habits – both bad and good – can build over time. His perspective is that small changes we can stick with are much better than big changes we can't sustain. Each step adds up and guides us down a path. Listen to the interview in its entirety for some inspiration from an expert who has discovered ways to avoid burnout and take meaningful steps toward self-care and overall fulfillment. About Our Guest: Mike Anderson has been an educator for more than 25 years. An elementary school teacher for 15 years, he has also taught preschool and university graduate level classes. He spent many years as a presenter, consultant, author, and developer for Northeast Foundation for Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping create safe, joyful, and challenging classrooms and schools. In 2004 Anderson received a national Milken Educator Award, and in 2005 he was a finalist for New Hampshire Teacher of the Year. Now, as an education consultant, Anderson works with schools in rural, urban, and suburban settings. He is the author of many books about great teaching and learning, including The Well-Balanced Teacher (ASCD, 2010) and Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn (ASCD, 2016). Mike has developed a series of online courses called “The Beat Teacher Burnout Institute.” Learn more about all of Mike's work at https://leadinggreatlearning.com. Follow him on Twitter @balancedteacher About the Host: Dr. Wendy Oliver is a highly qualified Tennessee teacher and administrator who has pioneered digital learning across multiple states and school districts. She has authored digital teaching standards and developed software that allows teachers to self-assess their knowledge of digital instruction. No matter which hat she's wearing, her goal is simple -- to empower learners. Follow Dr. Oliver on Twitter @oliver_dr

“I believe that life is full of hard stuff and you can either shy away from it…or you can lean into it.” A few months ago, the Isn't it Lovely? podcast put forth a call on Instagram asking for suggestions for future guests. Many wonderful nominations were submitted, but requests to hear from Sioux Falls-based award-winning teacher, mother, and friend Alison (Ali) Ter Horst won by a landslide. Coincidentally, years ago when Rachel and Tracy were dreaming up the Isn't it Lovely? podcast, Ali also topped their wishlist of guests. Thus, Rachel and Tracy are humbled and honored to welcome Ali to their very first audience request episode for a conversation about the unexpected milestones in her life that include grief, loss, joy, surprise, and no small amount of wonder. Ali shares her story with an abundance of grace and hopeful wisdom that literally leaves Tracy and Rachel speechless before christening Ali a prophetess by the end of the episode. Episode Mentions: Ali Ter Horst's Blog -http://ohmydearone.blogspot.com/ Ali Ter Horst's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliterhorst/ Milken Educator Awards - https://www.milkeneducatorawards.org/ Local news story on Ali winning Milken Educator Award: https://www.keloland.com/news/education/washingtons-alison-ter-horst-earns-25000-milken-educator-award/

Show Notes: FREEBIE!! The Ultimate Curriculum Design Toolkit.  Click here to get your copy! Website:  Music Ed Forward MusicEd Forward Podcast Understanding by Design Model by Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggins Nyssa Brown is an international music education consultant with Music Ed Forward. Nyssa specializes in empowering educators to design curriculum that is inquiry-based, conceptual, and community-specific. She has facilitated student learning for 20+ years, in addition to presenting and consulting with teachers from six continents. Nyssa was one of ten finalists for 2004 Minnesota Teacher of the Year and received a prestigious Milken Educator Award in 2004 from the Milken Family Foundation. Nyssa served as a Grade 3-5 sub-committee member in the development of the National Core Arts Standards. She empowers educators to envision what is possible in music education. Afternoon Ti: The Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Journal are here! F-Flat e-books:  Book and Journal Amazon: Book and Journal Blog Instagram - @highafternoonti Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes

Show Notes: FREEBIE!! The Ultimate Curriculum Design Toolkit.  Click here to get your copy! Website:  Music Ed Forward MusicEd Forward Podcast Understanding by Design Model by Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggins Nyssa Brown is an international music education consultant with Music Ed Forward. Nyssa specializes in empowering educators to design curriculum that is inquiry-based, conceptual, and community-specific. She has facilitated student learning for 20+ years, in addition to presenting and consulting with teachers from six continents. Nyssa was one of ten finalists for 2004 Minnesota Teacher of the Year and received a prestigious Milken Educator Award in 2004 from the Milken Family Foundation. Nyssa served as a Grade 3-5 sub-committee member in the development of the National Core Arts Standards. She empowers educators to envision what is possible in music education. Afternoon Ti: The Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Journal are here! F-Flat e-books:  Book and Journal Amazon: Book and Journal Blog Instagram - @highafternoonti Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes

Mrs. Terhorst joins the show to talk all things WHS, her awesome department, and why she loves teaching Psychology. Ali talks about QUINNcidence Day and all that it means to her, along with winning the Milken Educator Award and how she had ZERO clue that she was going to receive it!

Mike Anderson has been an educator for more than 25 years. A public school teacher for 15 years, he has also taught preschool, coached school swim teams, and taught university graduate level classes. He now works as a consultant providing professional learning for teachers throughout the US and beyond. In 2004, Mike was awarded a national Milken Educator Award, and in 2005 he was a finalist for NH Teacher of the Year. In 2020, he was awarded the Outstanding Educational Leader Award by NHASCD for his work as a consultant. A best-selling author, Mike has written eight books about great teaching and learning. When not working, Mike can be found hanging with his family, tending his perennial gardens, and searching for new running routes around his home in Durham, NH. New book on motivation - Moving from systems of extrinsic motivation to supporting students’ intrinsic motivations Extrinsic motivation is the default motivation in schools right now. Motivate from without. Impose on others. Punishments are also forms of extrinsic motivation. Ditchie and Ryan - autonomy is the key intrinsic motivator. Is there ever a time that extrinsic motivation is worthwhile. We’ve taught them to think transactionally. Book - Drive by Daniel Pink - animated video Rote or Mechanical - extrinsic works in the short term. You can lose creativity if extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation comes from within. Self-motivation vs. Intrinsic motivators: 6 indicators: autonomy - need for power and control purpose - what we are doing has meaning competence - need to feel good at stuff belonging - connected to others curiosity - naturally interested in fun - playful, joy, energetic. Motivation is very complex. Set this up and incentivize it for them. How do we make this shift in education? Recognize that it is coming from a place of good intentions Signaling - we signal that the action is something distasteful because we have to incentivize it. Alfie Kohn on Oprah Kids who were paid stopped playing with the puzzles. Jethro’s TEDx Talk Stop trying to motivate kids. Tap into their intrinsic motivations Conflict in US history. 11 of 22 kids showed up on a Saturday morning, voluntarily. Ongoing assessing throughout the project. Take the content we have to teach and give kids control, purpose, Numbers in expanded notation Shift in thinking about content: It’s a means to an end, it shouldn’t be the end itself. We should think of content as our playground. Motivation - book Crisis focused? Learning to choose, choosing to learn. Act of co-creation with Allison Zmuda. How to be a Transformative Principal - Dig into the research on motivation. LiveBinder Eduplanet21 courses Sponsors TeachFX Innovative school leaders across the country have started tracking online student participation using TeachFX because it’s one of the most powerful ways to improve student outcomes during COVID — especially for English Learners and students of color. Learn more about TeachFX and get a special offer at TeachFX.com John Catt Today’s Transformative Principal sponsor, John Catt Educational, amplifies world-class voices on timeless topics, with a list of authors recognized globally for their fresh perspectives and proven strategies to drive success in modern schools and classrooms. John Catt’s mission is to support high-quality teaching and learning by ensuring every educator has access to professional development materials that are research-based, practical, and focused on the key topics proven essential in today’s and tomorrow’s schools. Learn more about professional development publications that are easy to implement for your entire faculty, and are both quickly digestible and rigorous, by visiting https://us.johncattbookshop.com/. Learn more about some of the newest titles: Michaela: The Power of Culture by Katharine Birbalsingh Teaching WalkThrus: Visual Step-by-Step Guides to Essential Teaching Techniques by Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioli Putting Staff First: A blueprint for revitalising our schools by John Tomsett and Jonny Uttley The Teaching Delusion: Why Teaching In Our Schools Isn’t Good Enough (And How We Can Make It Better) by Bruce Robertson Stop Talking About Wellbeing: A pragmatic approach to teacher workload by Kat Howard John Catt is also proud publisher of the new book from Transformative Principal host Jethro Jones: SchoolX: How principals can design a transformative school experience for students, teachers, parents – and themselves Visit this page to learn more about bulk orders and how to bring John Catt’s research-based materials to your school: https://us.johncattbookshop.com/pages/agents-and-distributors

This episode features Ann Wong, Associate Principal at Robinson Secondary School. Ann shares the story of her parents who immigrated from China, her experience winning the Milken Educator Award, and her journey from FCPS Biology Teacher to Associate Principal. You will hear how Ann’s fifth grade teacher gave her a “second chance” that changed her life, how her teachers inspired her to focus on her strengths, and how her former teachers continue to inspire her every day. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes so you know when our next episode is released and leave a review because your feedback counts! Follow Ann Wong on Twitter @ms_a_wong Podcast website: http://invitationstolearn.com/ Twitter: @MrsLanghorne @KathleenOtal Email: invitationstolearn@gmail.com

Mike Anderson’s mission is to help make teaching and learning more self-directed and joyful for both children and teachers. He has been an educator for more than 25 years. A public-school teacher for 15 years, he has also taught preschool, coached school swim teams, and taught university graduate level classes. He now works as a consultant providing professional learning for teachers throughout the US and beyond. In 2004, Mike was awarded a national Milken Educator Award, and in 2005 he was a finalist for NH Teacher of the Year. In 2020, he was awarded the Outstanding Educational Leader Award by NHASCD for his work as a consultant. Mike is the author of many books about great teaching and learning including Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn, The First Six Weeks of School, 2nd Edition, and The Research-Ready Classroom. His latest book, What We Say and How We Say It Matter, hit best-seller status five months after its release. When not working, Mike can be found hanging with his family, tending his perennial gardens, and searching for new running routes around his home in Durham, NH. Listeners can get in touch with me via email (mike@leadinggreatlearning.com), through my website (www.leadinggreatlearning.com), or via Twitter (@balancedteacher). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aneducatorslegacy/support

Guest Bio: Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Central Arkansas, 1996 Master of Science in Education Degree, University of Central Arkansas, 2000 Employment: Bob and Betty Courtway Middle School, Conway, 1997-Present Subjects Taught: 7th and 8th grade English, 7th and 8th grade Spanish Teacher of the Year: 2000 and 2015 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification: 2007 Milken Educator Award: 2007 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Recertification: 2015 About This Episode: Come discover or rediscover "The Greatest Love Of All," as we walk today with a two time Teacher of the Year, Milken Award, National Board Certified, 23-year English and Spanish, Conway, Arkansas middle school educator who has traveled to 45 countries! Listen as Mr. Corey Oliver shares his approach to lesson planning and teaching, how students are often the biggest offerers of information and the secret to having longevity and staying fresh in education. For More Information: Visit www.stillstacey.com for more information about the host, podcast, scheduling inquiries or to find out how to reach out to today's guest. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stacey-mcadoo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stacey-mcadoo/support

This episode explores "Do No Harm" grading as a response to distance learning in the midst of COVID-19. Educators across the country are experiencing first hand how online distance learning exacerbates inequities in education. Students are struggling with more than access to proper technology and internet connectivity. There are inequities in supports, environments, and time constraints. On April 22nd, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris Reykdal, released a video announcing its Do No Harm grading policy. The State's policy was written to ensure that students were not punished for a situation outside of their control that could impact future opportunities. The policy states that high schools will only give letter grades of A-D, no student can receive an F, and student grades cannot be negatively impacted—they can only improve. This episode explores three perspectives on grading during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monte Syrie Monte is an English teacher in Chaney, Washington. He is a 2013 Washington State Teacher of the Year finalist, Adjunct professor at Eastern Washington University, and the author of the blog Project 180. Let's Change Education Blog Dr. Manuel Rustin Dr. Manuel Rustin. Manuel is a high school history teacher in Pasadena California. He is the co-host of the show All of the Above, authors a blog on Medium, where he published his piece, Give them All A's and the recipient of the Milken Educator Award in 2011. Dr. Rustin's Blog on Medium All of the Above Podcast Ken O'Connor Ken O'Connor is an education consultant, speaker, and author. Ken's books include 15 Fixes for Broken Grades and How to Grade for Learning, O'Connor Grading

Jennifer Paolantonio, a teacher at Ponaganset High School and winner of the $25,000 Milken Educator Award #WPRO Photo courtesy Milken Family Foundation milkeneducatorawards.org

Jennifer Paolantonio, a teacher at Ponaganset High School and winner of the $25,000 Milken Educator Award #WPRO Photo courtesy Milken Family Foundation milkeneducatorawards.org

Gina Benz won a Milken Educator Award in October 2015 and has been teaching at Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls for 20 years, including AP English Language and Composition, Sheltered English II, Teacher Pathway, and used to be the AP Department Chair. She increased the AP English sections at the school from 1 to 5 and from 25 to 120 students. http://ginabenz.org http://leavingchurch.org Twitter ► https://twitter.com/GinaBenz605 ******* Simulation interviews the world’s greatest minds to uncover the nature of reality and elevate our planet’s consciousness ► http://simulationseries.com ******* Design Merch, Get Paid, Spread Thought-Provoking Questions ► https://yoobe.me/simulation ******* Subscribe across platforms ► Youtube ► http://bit.ly/SimYoTu iTunes ► http://bit.ly/SimulationiTunes Instagram ► http://bit.ly/SimulationIG Twitter ► http://bit.ly/SimulationTwitter Spotify ► http://bit.ly/SpotifySim BiliBili ► http://bit.ly/SimBiliBili ******* Facebook ► http://bit.ly/SimulationFB Soundcloud ► http://bit.ly/SimulationSC LinkedIn ► http://bit.ly/SimulationLinkedIn Patreon ► http://bit.ly/SimulationPatreon Crypto ► http://bit.ly/CryptoSimu PayPal ► https://paypal.me/simulationseries ******* Nuance-driven Telegram chat ► http://bit.ly/SimulationTG Allen's TEDx Talk ► http://bit.ly/AllenTEDx Allen's IG ► http://bit.ly/AllenIG Allen's Twitter ► http://bit.ly/AllenT ******* List of Thought-Provoking Questions ► http://simulationseries.com/the-list Get in Touch ► simulationseries@gmail.com

Student-run community meetings. K-12 social action projects. Holistic supports for students & families. Thabiti Brown wants it all. He is head of school for Codman Academy Charter Public School, one of the most innovative schools in the state if not the country. Thabiti is one of those rare people recognized nationally as both a teacher & a principal. And yet we’ll hear him speaking so vulnerably about current challenges like retaining strong teachers and balancing academic rigor with their holistic model.Thabiti talks about growing up in NYC as "a nerd’s nerd" amidst family and schools that celebrated blackness and the African diaspora. He went on to Hunter College High School, Brown University, and Teachers College. He fell in love with teaching through the Breakthrough Collaborative in Portland Oregon and then worked in New York and later in Panama. Since 2001 he has been at Codman—first as a founding humanities teacher before becoming head of school for their entire K-12 operation. He won a Milken Educator Award as a high school humanities teacher in 2005 and then in 2014 EL Education honored him with the Silverberg Leadership Award for his work as a principal.

Roseann Maurantonio has been a classroom teacher for the past 14 years. She began her career at P.S. 158 in New York City, one of the highest performing schools in New York State and currently teaches first grade at Rosendale Elementary School, a suburban elementary school in Upstate NY. In addition to having taught grades 1-4, Rosie has been an adjunct professor in the Literacy Teaching and Learning Department at the University at Albany. She has worked with graduate students to help them understand the basics of the balanced literacy framework and how to differentiate their instruction to support diverse learners. In 2014, Rosie was presented with the Milken Educator Award for her leadership in education and her success improving student achievement. In 2016, she received an Excellence in Part Time Teaching Award from the University at Albany. For the past few years, Rosie has done consulting work in schools in the states and abroad. She enjoys pushing teachers to be reflective about their practice and aims to be sure that all of her presentations and professional development work reflect what she herself has done in the classroom. Her academic degrees are as follow: B.S. Childhood Education/Childhood Special Education ('04 NYU), M.S. Reading/Writing/Literacy ('05 UPENN), M.A. Educational Leadership ('11 NYU)

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with ASCD Author Mike Anderson to discuss his new book https://www.teachercast.net/product/1416627049/US/teach00-20/?cart=y (What We Say and How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk that Improves Student Learning and Behavior). https://www.teachercast.net/product/1416627049/US/teach00-20/?cart=y ()In this episode, you will learn: What is the importance of the language a teacher uses in the classroom? What first made you aware of the importance of teacher talk? What are some common examples of how teachers end up talking in ways that don't align with their good goals for students? How can negative teacher talk affect students? What are the benefits of positive teacher talk? What steps can teachers take to improve the way they talk in the classroom? What should a teacher do if they have an idea for a book? About Mike AndersonMike Anderson has been an educator for more than 25 years. An elementary school teacher for 15 years, he has also taught preschool and university graduate level classes. He spent many years as a presenter, consultant, author, and developer for Northeast Foundation for Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping create safe, joyful, and challenging classrooms and schools. In 2004 Anderson received a national Milken Educator Award, and in 2005 he was a finalist for New Hampshire Teacher of the Year. Now, as an education consultant, Anderson works with schools in rural, urban, and suburban settings. He is the author of many books about great teaching and learning, including https://www.teachercast.net/product/1416627049/US/teach00-20/?cart=y (What We Say and How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk that Improves Student Learning and Behavior) (ASCD, 2019), The Well-Balanced Teacher (ASCD, 2010) and https://www.teachercast.net/product/1416610693/US/teach00-20/?cart=y (Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn) (ASCD, 2016). Links of InterestTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/balancedteacher ( Balancedteacher) Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wellbalancedteacher (facebook.com/wellbalancedteacher ) About the BookWe all want our students to feel safe, collaborate well with others, feel ownership for their learning, and be joyfully engaged in their work. Nevertheless, many teachers end up using language patterns that undermine these goals. Do any of these scenarios sound familiar?
 We want students to take responsibility for their learning, yet we use language that implies teacher ownership. We want to build positive relationships with students, yet we use sarcasm when we get frustrated. We want students to think learning is fun, yet we sometimes make comments that suggest the opposite. We want students to exhibit good behavior because it's the right thing to do, yet we rely on threats and bribes, which implies students don't naturally want to be good.
 What teachers say to students—when they praise or discipline, give directions or ask questions, and introduce concepts or share stories—affects student learning and behavior. A slight change in intonation can also dramatically change how language feels for students. In https://www.teachercast.net/product/1416627049/US/teach00-20/?cart=y (What We Say and How We Say It Matter), Mike Anderson digs into the nuances of language in the classroom. This book's many examples will help teachers examine their language habits and intentionally improve their classroom practice so their language matches and supports their goals. Additional linkshttp://www.leadinggreatlearning.com (www.leadinggreatlearning.com) https://www.k12insight.com/trusted/improving-teacher-talk (https://www.k12insight.com/trusted/improving-teacher-talk) Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Tech Tip of the WeekTech Tip Goes Here Join our PLNAre you enjoying the...

This week, Ryan sits down with principal Wendy Shirey of Pinecrest Academy Horizon charter school in Henderson, Nevada. Back in December, Principal Shirey won the prestigious Milken Educator Award, an honor frequently referred to as the "Oscars of Teaching." Ryan talks to Wendy about what the award means to her, how she uses data and stakeholder engagement to effect school turnarounds, her strategies for effective grant writing, and how her background in special education influences her leadership philosophy. You can find out more about our guest's school by visiting www.pinecresthorizon.org and find out more about her award by visiting www.milkeneducatorawards.org.Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)

Michelle Johnson; a third-grade teacher at Mary E. Fogarty Elementary School in Providence won a $25,000 Milken Educator Award as the 2018-10 Educator of the Year. #WPRO Photo courtesy Milken Family Foundation https://www.milkeneducatorawards.org/

Michelle Johnson; a third-grade teacher at Mary E. Fogarty Elementary School in Providence won a $25,000 Milken Educator Award as the 2018-10 Educator of the Year. #WPRO Photo courtesy Milken Family Foundation https://www.milkeneducatorawards.org/

Mike Sinclair currently serves as the principal of Brashier Middle College Charter High School in Simpsonville, SC.  He has held this position since 2006 when he opened the school with the charter planning board.  Brashier is located on a satellite campus of Greenville Technical College and serves 440 students in grades 9-12 though the middle College model providing dual enrollment courses.  The student body annual performs within the top 10 high schools in South Carolina and 97%-100% graduate on time each year. Mike graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1994 with a BA in Psychology and received a M.Ed. from Furman University in Educational Leadership in 2002.  In 2012 he was selected as the SC Charter Principal of the Year, and in 2013, received the prestigious Milken Educator Award. As a teacher, Mike was positioned to lead many professional development opportunities and was convinced that the quality of the teachers serving students was the key to success.  He left the classroom in 2000 to serve as an Instructional Coach, and was assigned as the principal of a middle school in 2002.  That middle school would change his perspective and passion for serving students.  Why should a middle school principal be able to predict with fairly good accuracy which students would not graduate and which students would attend college?  As a Title I principal from a small textile town without a lot of job opportunities, this did not rest well with him. Today, Mike works closely with his staff to open opportunities for each of his students while working in state organizations and within state government pathways to challenge the traditional model of education and share his passion that every student is “Worth It”. Website: Brashier Middle College Charter High School Email: msinclair@bmcchs.org Twitter: @BMCCHS Produced by Shoop Media for Kay-Twelve.com If you are interested in being on the show or know someone who would be a great guest, please connect with Kevin Stoller

Mike Sinclair currently serves as the principal of Brashier Middle College Charter High School in Simpsonville, SC.  He has held this position since 2006 when he opened the school with the charter planning board.  Brashier is located on a satellite campus of Greenville Technical College and serves 440 students in grades 9-12 though the middle College model providing dual enrollment courses.  The student body annual performs within the top 10 high schools in South Carolina and 97%-100% graduate on time each year. Mike graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1994 with a BA in Psychology and received a M.Ed. from Furman University in Educational Leadership in 2002.  In 2012 he was selected as the SC Charter Principal of the Year, and in 2013, received the prestigious Milken Educator Award. As a teacher, Mike was positioned to lead many professional development opportunities and was convinced that the quality of the teachers serving students was the key to success.  He left the classroom in 2000 to serve as an Instructional Coach, and was assigned as the principal of a middle school in 2002.  That middle school would change his perspective and passion for serving students.  Why should a middle school principal be able to predict with fairly good accuracy which students would not graduate and which students would attend college?  As a Title I principal from a small textile town without a lot of job opportunities, this did not rest well with him. Today, Mike works closely with his staff to open opportunities for each of his students while working in state organizations and within state government pathways to challenge the traditional model of education and share his passion that every student is “Worth It”. Website: Brashier Middle College Charter High School Email: msinclair@bmcchs.org Twitter: @BMCCHS Produced by Shoop Media for Kay-Twelve.com If you are interested in being on the show or know someone who would be a great guest, please connect with Kevin Stoller

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The Milken Educator Award is a national teaching award presented by the Milken Family Foundation.  Lisa Rodgers, a teacher at Grandview High School in the Cherry Creek School District, is one of only a handful of teachers nationally who received the Milken Award for 2017.  She discusses the things she learned that have contributed to her success as a teacher and offers advice to teachers and aspiring teachers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1 Oregon Education Association Round Table Discussion, continued. Hanna Vaandering ( President of Oregon Education Association) and Judy Harris ( middle school teacher) discuss Every Student Succeeds Act. Part 2 Deanne talks with Waldo Middle School teacher Ricardo Larios, who won the prestigious Milken Educator Award and discusses his educational experiences at the "Scholar's Picnic" benefit luncheon in Salem. Part 3 Peter Courtney gives a Labor Day speech at a Labor day Picnic in Salem.

Kendra Borden, a teacher at Samuel Slater Junior H.S. in Pawtucket is a Milken Educator Award winner

Kendra Borden, a teacher at Samuel Slater Junior H.S. in Pawtucket is a Milken Educator Award winner

Milken Educator Awards National Notifications 2012 $25,000 Milken Educator Award for First-Grade Teacher Sabrina Morgan of Pearl Public Schools, MS Pearl Lower Elementary School Pearl, MS November 13, 2012 First-grade teacher Sabrina Morgan of Pearl Lower Elementary School in Mississippi was caught by surprise with a $25,000 Milken Educator Award during an all-school assembly. Sabrina tailors instruction to every student through grouping, hands-on activities and tracking individual "words-per-minute" reading improvement scores. Thanks to Sabrina, her students are on firm footing to succeed in the future.