Podcast appearances and mentions of tim cavey

In this episode, I dive deep into the concept of belonging in education with Tim Cavey on Teachers on Fire. We explore how leaders, teachers, and students can contribute to building a positive, inclusive culture in schools. I share personal stories about my own experience as an immigrant and how that shaped my approach to creating environments where everyone feels seen and valued. You'll also hear strategies for integrating belonging cues, fostering positive daily practices, and transforming physical spaces to make students and staff feel welcome.Key takeaways from this episode include:The power of non-verbal cues in building rapport and fostering belonging in the classroom.Practical tips for school leaders on how to make staff feel valued and appreciated.Why small gestures, like morning greetings and personalized check-ins, matter in creating connection.How to use the physical layout of schools to make people feel included.The importance of boundaries and structure in building trust and safety within school environments.#SchoolLeadership #BelongingInSchools #PositiveCulture #EducationMatters #InclusiveClassrooms #CreateConnection #SchoolCommunity #LeadershipTips #TeacherSupport #StudentEngagement #BuildBelonging #MorningMeetings #StaffAppreciation #LeadWithPurpose #TeachersOnFire

In this 182nd episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from Aug 26th-30th, 2024 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> bit.ly/FreshAirAtFiveSpotifyPlaylistE182

It's a thrill to get into creative design with elementary learners. Students at this age are fearless. They're curious. They're ready to create anything. And they're ready to expand their creative powers. If you're teaching in similar spaces, here is a list of tools, design challenges, and creative tasks that I've tried and recommend (I have no affiliation with any of these brands, products, or sites). Read the whole blog post featured in this episode at https://teachersonfire.net/2024/02/09/7-creative-apps-that-i-use-with-my-elementary-design-students/. My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on X, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios New Year by Bad Snacks Night Run Away by An Jone Positive Fuse by French Fuse Smooth and Cool by Nico Staf  GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support

I will never forget one of my high school science teachers. He was a good man. A decent person. His instructional practices weren't exactly progressive, but he meant well. The biggest problem for him was that he had a very short fuse. Get under his skin, and things could really unravel. He would raise his voice. His skin would start changing colors. He would throw chalk at students. He would smash his speaking podium on the floor. Read the whole blog post featured in this episode at https://teachersonfire.net/2024/01/29/this-one-thing-will-destroy-your-classroom-management/. My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on X, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios New Year by Bad Snacks Night Run Away by An Jone Positive Fuse by French Fuse Smooth and Cool by Nico Staf  *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support

When it comes to names I trust in education, Danny Steele and Todd Whitaker are near the top of that list. They love people. They're passionate about learning. They're bold and don't hesitate to tell it like it is. Essential Truths for Teachers isn't a book about instructional practice. It's not about classroom management techniques, the best uses of technology, or assessment. This book is more of a manifesto. It's about the fundamental beliefs and values that teachers need to own in order to be successful. It's a quick and easy read. I have no affiliation and gain nothing from sales of this book, but I highly recommend it. What follows are 17 essential truths that every teacher in the world should hear. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://teachersonfire.net/2024/01/22/17-powerful-quotes-from-essential-truths-for-teachers/. My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on X, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On X @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios New Year by Bad Snacks Night Run Away by An Jone Positive Fuse by French Fuse Smooth and Cool by Nico Staf  *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support

In this 154th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from Jan 15th - 19th, 2023 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> bit.ly/SpotifyFreshAirAtFiveE154Playlist

Feedback & Shout Outs Stephanie Skrocki - Thank you for the email re: Episode 237 Featured Content Welcome to Episode 238 of the House of #EdTech Podcast! In this episode, I share my recent appearance on an episode of Teachers on Fire, hosted by Tim Cavey. I participated in a live debate addressing a highly relevant topic in education: "Should student phones be banned from our K-12 schools?" I debated Dr. Matt Rhoads, who brought his extensive experience in education and technology to this thought-provoking discussion. Debate Overview: The debate revolves around using cell phones in K-12 educational settings, weighing the benefits and drawbacks. Our guests offer diverse viewpoints: My Perspective: Advocating against banning cell phones, I emphasizes the importance of leveraging these powerful tools for learning and teaching responsible digital citizenship. I highlighted the potential of cell phones for research, collaboration, creativity, and communication. Dr. Matt Rhoads's Viewpoint: Supporting the ban, Dr. Rhoads underscores concerns about declining academic performance, mental health crises, cyberbullying, and distractions caused by cell phones. He argues for using school-issued devices to teach digital citizenship while maintaining a focused learning environment. Discussion Highlights: Learning Tools vs. Distractions: The debate delves into whether cell phones are indispensable educational tools or sources of distraction and decline in academic performance. Digital Citizenship and Responsibility: I argue that school cell phones offer opportunities to teach digital responsibility, while Matt suggests that the risks outweigh the benefits. Mental Health and Bullying: Matt raises concerns about the impact of cell phones on student mental health and bullying, advocating for a safer school environment free from these influences. Communication and Safety: The conversation touches on the role of cell phones in ensuring student safety and communication, especially in emergencies. Conclusion: The episode concludes without a definitive resolution but provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of both sides. The guests agree on the need for community involvement in decision-making regarding technology in schools. Connect with Tim and Matt Tim Cavey - https://www.youtube.com/@TeachersOnFire Dr. Matt Rhoads - https://matthewrhoads.com/

Dear New Teacher, Thank you for joining the teaching community. Thank you for your commitment to the learning and growth of our little people. Thank you for bringing your optimism, your ideas, your passions into our world. We love you. We need you. We're glad you're here. And it's because we appreciate you that we want to help you make it. We want to see you grow, not go. We want this work to give you life, not take it from you. So with that in mind, here are some tips and strategies that will help you survive and thrive in your toughest years of teaching. Short monologue episodes like this one are based on my written reflections, which you can read any time at teachersonfire.net. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://teachersonfire.net/2023/07/24/the-magic-and-misery-of-student-video-submissions/ My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. If you'd like to engage further in education conversations, please connect with me @TeachersOnFire on any social media app. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Distant Love by Causmic Flight to Tunisia by Causmic Memory Rain by Yung Logos Mirror Mirror by Audio Hertz Road Tripzzz by Ofshane How's It Supposed to Feel (Instrumental) by NEFFEX *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support

Here's the bitter truth about student video submissions. They take forever to fully review. FOREVER. Some of my dear students sincerely expect me to watch every second of everything they post. Bless their hearts, but I can't meet that demand and stay sane at the same time. What are we to do? Should we just give up and avoid video submissions altogether? Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can read any time at teachersonfire.net. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://teachersonfire.net/2023/07/24/the-magic-and-misery-of-student-video-submissions/ My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. If you'd like to engage further in education conversations, please connect with me @TeachersOnFire on any social media app. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios Tropic Fuse by French Fuse Tangled by Emmit Fenn Coupe by The Grand Affair *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support

The next morning, my principal was his usual encouraging self. At first. “Great email, Tim. Your communication was professional as always. There's just one small issue.” Uh oh. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can read any time at teachersonfire.net. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://teachersonfire.net/2023/07/17/how-i-learned-a-lesson-about-student-privacy/. My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. If you'd like to engage further in education conversations, please connect with me @TeachersOnFire on any social media app. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios Tropic Fuse by French Fuse How's It Supposed to Feel (Instrumental) by NEFFEX *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support

The world of ever-evolving technology can be a challenging thing to navigate and the introduction of mainstream AI tools like ChatGPT are no different. They are not going anywhere, in fact, they are only going to become more efficient, intelligent, and faster at meeting the needs of those using them.  Join Nick as he talks about the pros, cons, and implications of this technology in the classroom with Tim Cavey who inspired this conversation with the video blog on his incredibly informative YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jk-FSgpWEc&t=144s https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter  https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook  Follow our guest:  https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire - Twitter https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/ - Instagram https://www.youtube.com/@TeachersOnFire - Youtube   

In this 102nd episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from Dec 19th to 23th, 2022 I reflect on these podcast episodes from my listens on the: 19th: No Walk, frozen 20th: EduCrush S3E65 "The Ghosts of Grading Past, Present and a Future Yet to Come" 21st: House of EdTech E215 "2022 House of #EdTech Smackdown" 22nd: Out for Brunch with this crew: Tim Cavey, Livia Chan, Tom Schimmer and Tim Stephenson 23rd: The Second Question E50 "Celebrating the 50th Episode of The Second Question!"; Reflecting on the week ----------------------------- Track: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios ( NoCopyrightMusic ) | My Audio Library | Background Music Bumper: Reimagine Schools with Greg Goins --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freshairatfive5/message

In this episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from Oct 10-14th, 2022 I reflect on these podcast episodes from my listens on the: 11th:  The Tom Schimmer Show E85 "Must Be Measurable | John Hattie | The Good Ol' Test" 12th:  Got TechED E122 "15 EdTech Tools to Help You Get Ahead of 2023 (Part 1)"; Innovator's Mindset with George Couros "Permanent for Now" 13th:  Happy Birthday to Us; House of EdTech E210 "The Need for Digital Equity" 14th:  Ready Set Growth Podcast S4E5 "Provocation and Inquiry Learning" ------------------------------ Track: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios ( NoCopyrightMusic ) | My Audio Library | Background Music Bumper: Leader of Learning with Dr. Dan Kreiness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freshairatfive5/message

Welcome back to our Middle School Matters podcast! My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the retired VCS Middle School principal We want to start by acknowledging that our school is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and it's on this land that we are grateful to live, work, and play. Here were some highlights from our last two weeks of the school year: Grade 6 Class Trip to Stanley Park Grade 8 Class Trip to Centennial Beach Wednesday, June 22: Last half day for K-8, MS final assembly Wednesday, June 29: MS teachers sharing circle (affirmations of Mary, highlights of the year, plans for summer) All-staff praise and worship, devotional from Jeremy about sabbath Upcoming Dates for Parents: Tuesday, September 6th: First (Half) Day of School for Students Extended Interview with Mary Let's start by looking back on this final school year. How would you summarize it? Now let's look back on your entire career. What do you think was one of the hardest challenges or experiences you faced, and how did you overcome it? If you could go back and talk to rookie-teacher-Mary, what would be one piece of advice you would give yourself? Zooming back to 2022, what is one piece of advice you would give rookie teachers today? What is one piece of advice that you would give to rookie administrators and developing leaders? Looking back on your career, what have been some of the biggest changes in education that you've observed over those years? Following that up, how is teaching and learning today better than it was three decades ago? You've been committed to the philosophy of Christian education for your whole career, and Canadian society has evolved a lot during those years. Do you think the mission of Christian education looks different in 2022? If so, how? Shifting gears back to the present, what's your early verdict on the retired life so far? Do you feel like you've fully recovered yet? How will you remain connected with VCS in the coming year? How can listeners get a hold of you going forward? Final Words Thank you for listening! We so appreciate your support. We'd encourage you to subscribe so that you don't miss a future episode, and encourage other parents to do the same! Contact us at any time at mdavis@vancs.org or tcavey@vancs.org. Remember to send us your comments and feedback about the show. We're humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve your children each day. Have a great week, and we'll talk to you again next weekend! Talk to ya later, parents.

For Friday, June 17, 2022 Welcome back to our Middle School Matters podcast! My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal We want to start by acknowledging that our school is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and it's on this land that we are grateful to live, work, and play. Here were some highlights from the week: Monday: Bump competition for Grade 7 boys Wednesday: Grade 7 class trip to Cates Park Thursday's House Team Winner Event In the gym: The Purple Barneys spent an hour of fun on two inflatable obstacle courses: The 2-lane Bungee Obstacle Course and the Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course. Even Ms. Cheng and Mr. Tang got in on the fun after the students were dismissed back to their classes. On Friday we celebrated our soon-to-be-married teachers and YOU (Mary) with some game shows, fun videos Upcoming Dates: June 21: Grade 6 Class Trip to Stanley Park + Grade 8 Class Trip to Centennial Beach June 22: Last half day for K-8, MS students to be dismissed to the back field Grade 8 parents are organizing a lunch at Boston Pizza for Grade 8 students. This is not an official school event and VCS staff will not be present, but we encourage parents to consider allowing their child to take part. INTERVIEW with Mr. Wes Liu, Our HS Vice-Principal Our next scheduled staff interview will be with Vanessa Neufeld, our K-8 Educational Support Service Coordinator. Spinning the Wheel: One Lucky Listener WINS Our Summer Prize Pack! Contact us at any time at mdeboer@vancs.org or tcavey@vancs.org. Remember to send us your comments and feedback about the show. Our final "spin it to win it' draw for a family prize pack is going to happen right now! . We're humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve your children each day. Have a great week, and we'll talk to you again next weekend!

For Friday, June 10, 2022 Welcome back to our Middle School Matters podcast! My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal We want to start by acknowledging that our school is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and it's on this land that we are grateful to live, work, and play. Here were some highlights from the week: Monday: Tim's devotional message: Let's finish our race WELL. Grade 8 boys bump competition - E. won Tuesday: Grade 7 ultimate team competed in a tournament at Empire Field In the gym: Relay Races with the Grade 7s! Then the final ANNOUNCEMENT. Purple Barneys WIN! Thursday night: band concert Friday: Beach Day Chapel: Mary Reading with Grade 7s and 1s Upcoming Dates: June 22: Last half day for K-8 Grade 8 parents are organizing a lunch at Boston Pizza for Grade 8 students. This is not an official school event and VCS staff will not be present, but we encourage parents to consider allowing their child to take part. Our next scheduled staff interview will be with Wes Liu, our HS VP. Final Words Contact us at any time at mdeboer@vancs.org or tcavey@vancs.org. Remember to send us your comments and feedback about the show. Our final "spin it to win it' draw for a family prize pack will happen in June. We're humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve your children each day. Have a great week, and we'll talk to you again next weekend! Stick around to hear bits and bytes from our wonderful middle school community. Talk to ya later, parents. Tim: Good-bye!

*This episode was originally recorded on May 27, 2022 Welcome back to our Middle School Matters podcast! My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal We want to start by acknowledging that our school is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and it's on this land that we are grateful to live, work, and play. Here were some highlights from the week: Tuesday: Grade 6-7 immunizations House Team Games of the Week In the gym: Relay Races with the Grade 6s! Basketball, wheelbarrow, hula hoop, shoe scramble. In the classroom: Wikipedia Race Chapel: Ms. Chou, strings performance House Team Scoring Update Upcoming Dates: Thursday, June 9: MS Band and Choir Concert begins at 7:30 pm June 22: Last half day for K-8 Other Items We are looking for a middle school teacher for next year! This is a full-time, permanent, humanities position. If you or someone you know is interested in joining a fun, progressive teaching team that loves to learn together, please check the VCS website (see Careers under the Contact tab). Mr. Cavey's Seesaw Update: What learning have students been sharing lately? Interview: Mr. Joel Wedemire, Director of Technology Final Words Contact us at any time at mdeboer@vancs.org or tcavey@vancs.org. Remember to send us your comments and feedback about the show. Our final "spin it to win it' draw for a family prize pack will happen in June.

Welcome back to our Middle School Matters podcast! My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal Here were some highlights from the week: Monday: Grade 7 girls bump competition Thursday: Walkathon Chapel: Mrs. Voo (Thank You, I'm Sorry, Tell Me More) Friday: House Team Carnival Competition Major thanks to all our parent volunteers! House Team Scoring Update Blue Cheese: 459 Green Zombies: 392 Purple Barneys: 537 Red Dragons: 403 Upcoming Dates: Monday, May 23: Victoria Day (no school) Tuesday, May 24: Immunizations for Grade 6s Thursday, June 9: MS Band and Choir Concert begins at 7:30 pm June 22: Last half day for K-8 Other Items We are looking for a middle school teacher for next year! This is a full-time, permanent, humanities position. We are also looking for a Resource Teacher in a 50% position. If you or someone you know is interested in joining a fun, progressive teaching team that loves to learn together, please check the VCS website (see Careers under the Contact tab). Mr. Cavey's Seesaw Update: What learning have students been sharing lately? From 7B Science: A couple of video posts showed simple motors, connections between magnetism and electricity Mina Chan Interview Final Words Contact us at any time at mdeboer@vancs.org or tcavey@vancs.org. Remember to send us your comments and feedback about the show. Our final "spin it to win it' draw for a family prize pack will happen in June. Bits & Bytes: Catch a few moments from Mrs. Voo's chapel talk.

Welcome back to our Middle School Matters podcast! My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal Here were some highlights from the week: Last Week was Teacher Appreciation Week - thanks to the Mok family for making it special Tuesday: Congratulations to our Grade 8 badminton players for winning their tournament at Deer Lake last week! Outdoor Trips: Grade 7s went to Stave Falls, Grade 8s went to Lynn Canyon House Team Game of the Week: Dodgeball with Basketball Rescue for Gr. 7s Chapel: Mr. Cavey: Finding Faith in the Face of Fear (David and Goliath, personal stories) House Team Scoring Update Blue Cheese: 418 Green Zombies: 363 Purple Barneys: 502 Red Dragons: 344 Upcoming Dates: Wednesday, May 18: Annual Walk-A-Thon Friday, May 20th: Elementary Sports Day in the morning and House Team Carnival Competition. We have 27 parents who have already signed up as volunteers to help us with our Carnival event. That is so exciting!! Monday, May 23: Victoria Day (no school) Tuesday, May 24: Immunizations for Grade 6s Thursday, June 9: MS Band and Choir Concert begins at 7:30 pm June 22: Last half day for K-8 Other Items We are looking for a middle school teacher for next year! This is a full-time, permanent, humanities position. We are also looking for a Resource Teacher in a 50% position. If you or someone you know is interested in joining a fun, progressive teaching team that loves to learn together, please check the VCS website (see Careers under the Contact tab). Mr. Cavey's Seesaw Update: What learning have students been sharing lately? 6Ta Science: Egg Drop Experiment Debbie Harvey Interview (our next staff interview will feature Miss Mina Chan). Mary: Contact us at any time at mdeboer@vancs.org or tcavey@vancs.org. Remember to send us your comments and feedback about the show. Our final "spin it to win it' draw for a family prize pack will happen in June. Bits & Bytes from the Middle School Featuring Grade 6 Science and clips from our strings concerts.

I'm writing this post from a delightful cafe in a quaint little touristy town near my home. The sunshine is pouring in through three walls of windows. Steam from my freshly brewed coffee wafts lazily upward. A creamy slice of carrot cake sits waiting to be consumed. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/you-can-love-teaching-love-your-students-and-love-time-away-12f2c3750c28. My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios Tropic Fuse by French Fuse How's It Supposed to Feel (Instrumental) by NEFFEX *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

Welcome back to our Middle School Matters podcast! My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal Here were some highlights from the week (see MS Community Classroom): House Teams Winner for Jan-Feb were the Red Dragons who get ice cream treats next week It's Ultimate season and practices and games are on Hosted a Badminton Scrimmage with Maple Ridge Christian today Upcoming Dates: Friday, April 15th: Good Friday, no school Monday, April 18th: Easter Monday, no school Monday, April 25th: Professional Development Day for K-12 (no classes) Friday, May 20th: Elementary Sports Day in the morning and House Team event in the afternoon Other Items We are looking for a middle school teacher for next year! This is a full-time, permanent, humanities position. If you or someone you know is interested in joining a fun, progressive teaching team that loves to learn together, please check the VCS website (see Careers under the Contact tab). The job description can also be found here: https://vancs.org/downloads/sb_vancs/MSHumanitiesTeacher1.pdf 4 Tips for Parents from Common Sense Media: How to Embrace Your Child's Screen Time Show interest in what they're doing online. Help them recognize their screen time habits. Talk about their emotional health. Talk about what to do when they have negative feelings or want to set new screen time habits. Mr. Cavey's Seesaw Update: What learning have students been sharing lately? From 7C: In this unit in science, students have been learning about how climate change impacts people around the world, and how people are responding to climate change (i.e. mitigation, adaptation). Students were given a climate change profile of a real person around the world, and learned how to think like them and speak like them. Students interviewed and were interviewed by 6 other students, to learn about how climate change impacts people differently. Students then compared and contrasted these profiles with this graphic organizer. (Previously featured: 8P, 8C) Mary: Up next on the show, it's time to hear a little bit more from one of our awesome Grade 8 teachers, Mrs. Karen Prinsloo! Thank you for listening! We so appreciate your support. We'd encourage you to subscribe so that you don't miss a future episode, and encourage other parents to do the same! Contact us at any time at mdeboer@vancs.org or tcavey@vancs.org. Remember to send us your comments and feedback about the show. Our final "spin it to win it' draw for a family prize pack will happen in June. We're humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve your children each day. Have a great week, and we'll talk to you again next weekend!

Love or hate the policy decision — speaking, teaching, and breathing just became physically easier for exhausted educators across North America. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/two-years-later-a-breath-of-fresh-air-for-a-pounded-profession-f75ac74964b2. My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Dude by Patrick Patrikios New Year by Bad Snacks Turtle Time by Verified Picasso Steps by Anno Domini Beats Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

Welcome back to our Middle School Matters podcast! My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal Upcoming Dates: Monday, March 28th: Back to School Friday, April 15th: Good Friday, no school Monday, April 18th: Easter Monday, no school Monday, April 25th: Professional Development Day for K-12 (no classes) Friday, May 20th: Sports Day Other Items We are looking for a middle school teacher for next year! This is a full-time, permanent, humanities position. If you or someone you know is interested in joining a fun, progressive teaching team that loves to learn together, please check the VCS website (see Careers under the Contact tab). Here's a link to the position description: https://vancs.org/downloads/sb_vancs/MSHumanitiesTeacher1.pdf Tim: Our next scheduled staff interview will be with … Karen Prinsloo on April 1st. Mary: Thank you again to YOU, our dear listeners, for your constant encouragement and feedback! As always, your emailed feedback earns you a spot on the prize wheel, so please continue to let us know what you are enjoying about the show and how we can improve. Final Words Mary: Thank you for listening! We so appreciate your support. Tim: We'd encourage you to subscribe so that you don't miss a future episode, and encourage other parents to do the same! Mary: Contact us at any time at mdeboer@vancs.org or tcavey@vancs.org. Remember to send us your comments and feedback about the show. Our final "spin it to win it' draw for a family prize pack will happen in June. Tim: We're humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve your children each day. Have a great week, and we'll talk to you again next weekend!

The reality: not every student has submitted the required products for a particular learning activity by the due date or deadline. What should the responsible teacher do? Here's how some teachers respond: They update checklists of unsubmitted assignments on a weekly or daily basis. They regularly post names of students whose work is overdue on the classroom whiteboard or digital equivalents. Missing essays: Brian, Jackie, Solomon, Jenny, Stefan. They meet 1:1 with the students whose work is missing. They email students or send direct reminders via the LMS. They set up special study hall sessions (at recess breaks, lunch breaks, or after school) that offending students must attend in order to complete and submit all required assignments. They email parents to inform them of the specific assignments that their children have not submitted. These teachers mean well. And some of these measures have their place, at least in spirit. But it's also true that this pattern of teacher behavior can become a bottomless pit. All of the tracking and communication I've listed here can take huge amounts of time on top of everything else a teacher must do week in and week out. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/heres-your-permission-to-stop-chasing-missing-student-assignments-c5685c526441. My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Flight to Tunisia by Causmic Tangled by Emmit Fenn Road Tripzzz by Ofshane Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi Business as Usual by Causmic Anthem by The Grand Affair Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

Welcome back to our Middle School Matters podcast! My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal Highlights from this week included THEME WEEK: Life in the 1800s! Our students had so many fun workshops to experience and learn from. Upcoming Dates: Monday, March 14th: Spring Break Begins Monday, March 28th: Back to School Friday, April 15th: Good Friday, no school Monday, April 18th: Easter Monday, no school Mr. Cavey's Seesaw Update: What learning have students been sharing lately? March 10th - from 8C: Theme Week Reflections 1️⃣ What is one thing that you LEARNED today? 2️⃣ What is one thing that you LIKED about your learning activities today? 3️⃣ What is one QUESTION that you have about the day's learning?

I knew that if we were to improve this student-teacher relationship and get learning back on track, this student would need to feel fully heard by the teacher. And the teacher would need to feel heard by the student. A meeting seemed like a logical next step. But I wanted to approach this very carefully. I wanted to think about ways to allow the student to feel heard without creating a slam session against the teacher. And I wanted to allow the teacher to feel heard by the student without them feeling collectively dumped on. So I worked with my principal to craft a professional first: a mediation agenda. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/when-a-middle-school-student-goes-on-strike-mapping-next-steps-e13c327fe569. My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Flight to Tunisia by Causmic Tangled by Emmit Fenn Anthem by The Grand Affair Road Tripzzz by Ofshane Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

For Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 Welcome back to our Middle School Matters podcast! My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal Before we get rolling, we just want to take a moment to say that we are watching the situation in Ukraine unfold each day and like all of you our hearts are heavy for our friends and relatives there. We pray for peace in Ukraine. It's Mary's Birthday on Friday, March 4th! Happy birthday, Mary. Here were some highlights from the week (see MS Community Classroom): Monday: Inside Out for students in the morning followed by a personal reflection on social-emotional health, managing our emotions Thursday house teams: Grade 8s in cross-court basketball Friday: Twin Day Upcoming Dates: Monday, March 7th: Start of 1800s Theme Week Workshops on topics like The Pony Express, The Invention of the Automobile, 1800s Handiwork, Indoor and Outdoor Games of the 1800s and many other relevant topics We will have a chance to connect via video with Inspiration Republic, as we watch a presentation called "You, Me, Us." This powerful virtual presentation takes a look at Historical African Canadian figures who have made substantial contributions in the Black community and Canadian Culture. Friday will be Western Wear Day so you'll find us in cowboy/girl hats and boots, bandannas, jeans, and possibly some big buckle belts! Monday, March 14th: Spring Break Begins Monday, March 28th: Back to School Friday, April 15th: Good Friday, no school Monday, April 18th: Easter Monday, no school Mr. Cavey's Seesaw Update: What learning have students been sharing lately? March 3rd - from 8P: Genius Hour Projects Dog training Video creation and animation Craft making and sales Wood carving Research on the healthy properties of green tea Necklace design Piano performance Pixel art Cake baking Up next on the show: let's get to know one of our amazing Grade 8 teachers, Miss Michaela Mulder! Our next staff interview will be with … Mrs. Michelle Davis on Thursday, March 10th. We are going to get to know our next middle school principal … very exciting! It's now time for our prize pack draw. One lucky listener who shared their feedback with us is about to win a $60 gift card for Boston Pizza, the book, How to Hug a Porcupine: Negotiating the Prickly Points of the Tween Years, and SET, the family fun game of visual perception. And our winner is ... Joanne Ng! Congratulations, Joanne. Thanks for supporting the podcast. Contact us at any time at mdeboer@vancs.org or tcavey@vancs.org. Remember to send us your comments and feedback about the show. Our final "spin it to win it' draw for a family prize pack will happen in June.

We recognize that our assessment beliefs and practices fundamentally shape every other aspect of learning that occurs in the school environment. As such, we engage in constant professional learning and seek to apply evidence-based thinking to our practices. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/what-is-the-purpose-of-assessment-a1c4be4d7635. My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Flight to Tunisia by Causmic Tangled by Emmit Fenn Road Tripzzz by Ofshane Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

Welcome back to our Middle School Matters podcast! My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal Here were some highlights from the week (see MS Community Classroom): Grade 7s took part in their Poetry Cafe and some of our Grade 8s presented their TED Talks Wednesday was Pink Shirt Day House Teams: Purple Barneys had a great day (Gr. 6 basketball AND Trivia Plaza points) This morning our Middle School Chapel was back in person We heard from Immanuel Chicanot, a former VCS student Upcoming Dates: Friday, March 4th: Twin Day Monday, March 7th: Start of 1800s Theme Week Monday, March 14th: Spring Break Begins Monday, March 28th: Back to School Friday, April 15th: Good Friday, no school Monday, April 18th: Easter Monday, no school Other Items Mary: yesterday we did some speed dating with some teacher candidates from TWU Tim: I was hoping to interview YOU (Mary) today but we will postpone that conversation to a later date. Tim: Our next staff interview will be with … Miss Michaela Mulder on March 4th. We Final Words Thank you for listening! We so appreciate your support. We'd encourage you to subscribe so that you don't miss a future episode, and encourage other parents to do the same! Contact us at any time at mdeboer@vancs.org or tcavey@vancs.org. Remember to send us your comments and feedback about the show. Our next "spin it to win it' draw for a family prize pack will happen on Friday, March 4th will include a $60 gift card for Boston Pizza, the book, How to Hug a Porcupine: Negotiating the Prickly Points of the Tween Years, and some other fun family items. We're humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve your children each day. Have a great week, and we'll talk to you again next weekend!

In Don't @ Me (2:36), Tom opens with an observation about how people have a funny relationship with money. Then, Tom is joined by MS Assistant Principal and the host of the Teachers on Fire podcast, Tim Cavey (13:50) for a conversation about an array of educational topics. Finally, in Assessment Corner (49:08), Tom answers a listener question about High School GPA, credit & grade determination. . Tim on Twitter: @TeachersOnFire Tim on Instagram: @teachersonfire Tim on Facebook: Teachers on Fire Tim on LinkedIn: Teachers on Fire Tim on YouTube: Teachers on Fire   Grading from the Inside Out Workshop Virtual (Apr. 5 & 12) https://tinyurl.com/mpz947rm Des Moines, IA (Mar. 28-29) https://tinyurl.com/2mfj5bhj San Antonio, TX (Apr. 25-26) https://tinyurl.com/4svcwkz6   Standards-Based Learning in Action Workshop  San Antonio, TX (Apr. 27-28) https://tinyurl.com/yvxmvphe     Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com

Following the thread, I had a startling realization. It's a thought that I'm sure has crossed many educators' minds over the last two years. We don't even let our middle schoolers behave like this. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/compassion-over-cancellation-seeing-the-humanity-across-the-aisle-2ea326ed7a8c. My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Flight to Tunisia by Causmic Tangled by Emmit Fenn Road Tripzzz by Ofshane Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

For Friday, February 18th, 2022 My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal Here were some highlights from the week: Looking ahead to lightened restrictions: All MS chapel in the lower gym Grade level house team games in the main gym Students moving to classrooms rather than teachers moving from class to class Students can move amongst their grade level pods on Green Flag (rainy) days Upcoming Dates: Monday, March 7th: Start of 1800s Theme Week Monday, March 14th: Spring Break Begins Monday, March 28th: Back to School Other Items Mary: Now we'd like to share a shoutout to our listeners! This week's shoutout goes to one of our fabulous Grade 7 students who we'll call M. She writes: Hi Mr. Cavey and Mrs. Deboer! I hope your week is going well. I just wanted to say that I appreciate the effort that you are putting into the Middle School Matters Podcast. Our family loves listening to it, me included, and we look forward to it every single week. I think it is such a wonderful way to get to know our teachers, and what has been going on at school. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this for us. Final Words Thank you for listening! We so appreciate your support. Contact us at any time at mdeboer@vancs.org or tcavey@vancs.org. Remember to send us your comments and feedback about the show. Our next "spin it to win it' draw for a family prize pack will happen at the end of February and will include a $60 gift card for Boston Pizza, the book, How to Hug a Porcupine: Negotiating the Prickly Points of the Tween Years, and some other fun family items.

How could you be so sure that your wonderful class or school community was X … only to hear that others view it as Y? Simple. You're doing lots of great things within your own walls. But you're doing a really bad job of telling your story. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/why-schools-must-tell-their-stories-d51f04d392f8. My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Flight to Tunisia by Causmic Tangled by Emmit Fenn Road Tripzzz by Ofshane Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

For Friday, February 11th, 2022 Welcome back to our Middle School Matters podcast! My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal Here were some highlights from the week: Love is Like … a fun compilation of student similes. See the VCS app for the link to this fun video! Upcoming Dates: Friday, February 18th: Professional Learning Day (no classes) Monday, February 21st: Family Day (no classes) Monday, March 7th: Start of 1800s Theme Week Monday, March 14th: Spring Break Begins Monday, March 28th: Back to School Other Items Monday, February 14th - Grade 8 boys vs staff basketball game Mary: That was such a great conversation with Tim. One thing I appreciate about Tim is his dedication to our democratic right to vote. Every time we have a federal or provincial election, Tim takes on the task of organizing the Middle School student vote. Our students are becoming well-informed about the election process in the hopes that they will take on their civic responsibilities when they become eligible voters. Tim: We are taking a couple of weeks off on the staff interview line-up as our teachers focus all of their energy on completing the next reporting period. Our next staff interview will be with … Miss Michaela Mulder on March 4th. Mary: Now we'd like to share a shoutout to our listeners! This week's shoutout goes to Dian Moon who works in our VCS business office. She told us in person how much she appreciates the podcast and especially the interviews with our MS staff. We'll be adding your name to the "spin it to win it" wheel, Dian! Final Words Mary: Contact us at any time at mdeboer@vancs.org or tcavey@vancs.org. Remember to send us your comments and feedback about the show. Our next "spin it to win it' draw for a family prize pack will happen at the end of February and will include a $60 gift card for Boston Pizza, the book, How to Hug a Porcupine: Negotiating the Prickly Points of the Tween Years, and some other fun family items. Tim: We're humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve your children each day. Have a great week, and we'll talk to you again next weekend!

For Friday, February 4th, 2022 Welcome back to our Middle School Matters podcast! My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal Here were some highlights from the week: Sunshine is coming back … maybe? Monday and Tuesday Lunar New Year was Tuesday (lion dance, teachers had dim sum) Student-Teacher-Parent Conferences were yesterday Upcoming Dates: Tuesday, February 8th: MDI Survey for Grade 8s Friday, February 18th: Professional Learning Day (no classes) Monday, February 21st: Family Day (no classes) Other Items Social media trends (read parts of letter to Grade 6 parents) Staff Interview: Miss Anika Brandt Final Words Bits & Bytes

Dale Carnegie once said that “A person's name is to that person, the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” And so it is. If we want to build meaningful culture, community, and relationships in our schools, we need to learn our students' names. This is one way to do it. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/my-best-hack-for-memorizing-student-names-4c005a24beae. My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Flight to Tunisia by Causmic Tangled by Emmit Fenn Road Tripzzz by Ofshane Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

Welcome back to our Middle School Matters podcast! My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal Here were some highlights from the week (see MS Community Classroom): The week of Fog (in more ways than one) Today was Culture Day Chapel Speaker: Jenny Shantz from Inner Hope Youth Ministries Upcoming Dates: Ongoing: Your child should make a date with you to walk you through their presentation of learning (Google Slides or Sites) Thursday, February 3rd: Student-Teacher-Parent Conferences 1 - 8 pm Tuesday, February 8th: MDI Survey for Grade 8s Friday, February 18th: Professional Learning Day (no classes) Monday, February 21st: Family Day (no classes) Our next staff interview will be with … Anika Brandt Mary: Now we'd like to share a shoutout to our listeners! This week's shoutout goes to Laura Campa, who wrote “Hi Mary, Just wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed the middle school matters podcasts. It's great being able to hear from the teachers, through interviews, as we haven't had the opportunity to do that in person (thanks Covid). Thanks for making the time and effort to bridge this gap!” Final Words Mary: Contact us at any time at mdeboer@vancs.org or tcavey@vancs.org. Remember to send us your comments and feedback about the show. Our next "spin it to win it' draw for a family prize pack will happen at the end of February and will include a $60 gift card for Boston Pizza, the book, How to Hug a Porcupine: Negotiating the Prickly Points of the Tween Years, and some other fun family items. By the way, if you are a student listening in to our podcast, we'd love to hear from you as well. Let us know what you are enjoying about the pod!

This episode comes to you from a Tim Hortons coffee shop. Host Tim Cavey is joined by fellow edu podcasters Tim Stephenson (Science 360) and Bryon Carpenter (Fresh Air at Five). This is a learning conversation. We talk about what's firing us up, the content that keeps us going, and the practices that stoke our fires. Join us. My guests today are: Bryon Carpenter @BryonCar: Husband, father, teacher, fisherman, carpenter. Google Certified, EdTech leader. One Word for 2022 is Presence. Podcaster: @freshairatfive Tim Stephenson @AstroStephenson: Host of the podcast Science360 podcast • Recipient of the 2018 Prime Ministers Award of Canada • Author: Beyond the Classroom • Teach Better blogger • TEDX speaker My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

For Friday, January 21st, 2022 Welcome back to our Middle School Matters podcast! My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal Here were some highlights from the week: Monday was Martin Luther King Jr. Day Wikipedia Races in House Team games Joel Reimer spoke in chapel today Upcoming Dates: Monday, January 24th: Regular classes (professional learning day canceled) Thursday, February 3rd: Student-Teacher-Parent Conferences 1 - 8 pm Tuesday, February 8th: MDI Survey for Grade 8s Friday, February 18th: Professional Learning Day (no classes) Monday, February 21st: Family Day (no classes) Other Items Students are invited to sign up for the Vancouver Sun Run Interview with Mrs. Maureen Tran Contact us at any time at mdeboer@vancs.org or tcavey@vancs.org. Remember to send us your comments and feedback about the show. Our next "spin it to win it' draw for a family prize pack will happen at the end of February and will include a $60 gift card for Boston Pizza, the book, How to Hug a Porcupine: Negotiating the Prickly Points of the Tween Years, (*read back cover of book) and some other fun family items.

Guess what, administrators. If you want your educators to teach responsively, dynamically, and sustainably, then you've got to create safe spaces for experimentation. That means that it has to be okay for teachers to try some new things. To leave the familiar from time to time. To make spontaneous decisions. And to make mistakes. That means that it has to be okay for you as an administrator to walk into a classroom where the lesson plan hasn't been completely defined. Where the learning activity has yet to appear in a unit plan. Where the teacher asks students to try out new technologies that don't work exactly as intended. That has to be okay with you. Because if it's not — if every instructional decision has to be planned, defined, and described in advance — then experimentation simply won't happen as often. Or ever. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/its-okay-to-be-messy-at-the-start-c4471dc2888c. My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Flight to Tunisia by Causmic Tangled by Emmit Fenn Road Tripzzz by Ofshane Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

For Friday, January 14th, 2022 Welcome back to our Middle School Matters podcast! My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal Here were some highlights from the week: First week back, some tightened protocols but nothing too intense Welcoming two new students New stairs in progress Michelle Davis as new principal Red Dragons won the pizza party for house team Mr. Tinsley spoke today in our all-school chapel Upcoming Dates: Thursday, January 20th: Growing Towards Graduation (for Grade 8s) 7pm on Zoom Monday, January 24th: Regular classes (professional learning day canceled) Thursday, February 3rd: Student-Teacher-Parent Conferences 1 - 8 pm Tuesday, February 8th: MDI Survey for Grade 8s Friday, February 18th: Professional Learning Day (no classes) Other Items: Off-campus privileges for Grade 8s will is a GO next week Staff Profile: let's get to know one of our amazing Grade 6 teachers, Miss Jennifer Tang! Thank you for listening! We so appreciate your support. We'd encourage you to subscribe so that you don't miss a future episode, and encourage other parents to do the same! Contact us at any time at mdeboer@vancs.org or tcavey@vancs.org. We're humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve your children each day. Have a great week, and we'll talk to you again next weekend! Good-bye!

Think for a moment. What if there was a physical skill that could actively determine an adult's willingness to write virtually anything of length for any reason? What if this single skill determined whether basic academic tasks required minutes or hours? And what if proficiency in this same skill dramatically limited or expanded the number of academic options available to students outside of high school? Wow. That's huge, right? If such a skill existed, you would think it would get a LOT of attention in our K-12 education systems. I believe such a skill does exist. But it hardly receives a mention. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/the-overlooked-skill-that-no-one-is-talking-about-cd3ce10a5dc. My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On Voxer @TeachersOnFire (https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Flight to Tunisia by Causmic Tangled by Emmit Fenn Road Tripzzz by Ofshane Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

For Friday, January 7th, 2022 My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm the VCS Middle School vice-principal My name is Mary DeBoer, and I'm the VCS Middle School principal Catching up on our Christmas Breaks Here were some highlights from this unusual week: Omicron headlines A few big dumps of snow over the break, including one on Wednesday that gave us a snow day Lots of small adjustments to our middle school program in light of increased spread Upcoming Dates: Monday, January 10th: First day of classes Monday, January 24th: Regular classes (professional learning day cancelled) Thursday, February 3rd: Student-Teacher-Parent Conferences Friday, February 18th: Professional Learning Day (no classes) Other Items Off-campus privileges for Grade 8s will be a GO in 2022 - watch for letter Clubs that have been suspended for January: Suspended: French, band, chess, yearbook, homework, worship, A/V tech team, destination imagination; continuing: spirit council, choir- happen during the day Grade 8 parents, please note that I shared three documents with you regarding the MDI survey which we have tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, February 8th. No action is required on your part. Thanks, Tim. Coming up next on the show: let's get to know one of our amazing Grade 6 teachers, Mrs. Annie Lean! Final Words Contact us at any time at mdeboer@vancs.org or tcavey@vancs.org. We're humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve your children each day. Have a great week, and we'll talk to you again next weekend!

Welcome to FreshAirAtFive (FAAF) Podcast - Episode 45 In this episode, I share my first interview on FreshAirAtFive with Cammie Kannekens of The Prairie Rose School District in South East Alberta. She is my first guest on FreshAirAtFive in a "proper" interview, though I have had two guest walkers, Tim Cavey and Tim Stephenson, joined me this past summer. Cammie is the host of her school district's Prairie Rose Possibilities Podcast which is a way that she can share the Prairie Rose Possibilities project that are going on around their school district. Their district has 19 schools spread over about 19000 square kilometers so hearing the work going in other schools is important. I appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the great education going on in South Eastern Alberta. Thanks Cammie for joining me for my first go at hosting an interview. You can contact Cammie on Twitter (@MrsKannekens) or her website "What I Learned Today... " (cammiekannekensblog.wordpress.com) Next Episode: Nov 12th at midnight - stay tuned. You can connect with me by leaving a Voice Message here or following me on Twitter (@FreshAirAtFive or @bryoncar) ------------------------------ Track: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios ( NoCopyrightMusic ) | My Audio Library | Background Music Bumper: ShukesAndGiff podcast with Jen Giffen (@VirtualGiff) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freshairatfive5/message

Education Today is back and better than ever after a hiatus due to the COVID 19 Pandemic! Today's guest, Bryon Carpenter is a friend, podcaster, and educator out of Abbotsford in British Columbia, Canada (gorgeous place)! We dig right into Bryon's unique podcast and showcase the power of being connected to a PLN! Wherever you are in your education journey there is something for you. We chat about EdTech, life, the power of saying no, and self care--especially right now. Shout outs to Jeff Gargas, Brad Hughes, Rae Hughart, Tim Cavey, Chris Nesi, Claudio Zavala, Livia Chan, Sarah Johnson, and more! Resources: Bryon Carpenter on Teachers on Fire Scott Nunes on Teachers on Fire Bryon Carpenter and Chris Nesi live Coaching on how to start a podcast with Anchor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edtoday/message

Your story is so important to your journey. In this show, we dive into the stories of others which serve as the foundation behind these innovative thought leaders. In Season 2, Episode 12 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Tim Cavey (@TeachersOnFire, TeachersOnFire.net), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Tim is creator and host of the Teachers On Fire Podcast. To date, he has completed over 200 episodes and just surpassed 200,000 downloads. The Teacher's On Fire Podcast is one of the most popular EDU podcasts in the world. In this episode, Tim talks about his journey as a teacher and administrator which led him to creating quality content through his podcast and weekly Live Roundtable discussions. He also reveals 6 Secrets behind creating a Successful Podcast. #UUPotential Dedication: This episode is dedicated to Livia Chan (@LiviaChanL) an educator and author in British Columbia who is creating quality content for educators while being the Digital Coordinator for the Teach Better Team. Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit BrandonBeckEDU.com to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

Tim Cavey is truly a Teacher On FIRE. Check out this week's episode to learn more about what drives him to go the extra mile for his students and his community as well as learn about his one word for 2021. It was an honor to connect with Tim and go deep on these topics and more so be sure to check out the links below, give him a follow, and subscribe to his podcast and YouTube channels. Teachers On Fire Instagram Teachers On Fire YouTube

Episode 28's #EducatorCoffeeTalk dives into developing habits of reflection through creative outlets.  There is an immense amount of liberty and growth stored just at your fingertips if you force yourself to create content.  Tune in to hear practical ways that any educator can get started in exploring the rhythm of self-reflection.

About Tim Cavey Tim Cavey is an amazing podcaster, educator turned admin, and marketing genius! Why I chose Tim Cavey for this series When I first connected with Tim Cavey on Twitter I knew we'd be buds. This guy takes marketing and planning to another level! In terms of how to get things done and time markets Tim is savvy. He is already reaching heights, but do not let that fool you. This amazing educator turned Admin has his sights on deepening his reach and sharing all he can with his audience! He know how to constantly produce top level content for thirsty educators like myself with pizazz, humor, and solid pedagogy! Tim is an authentic human being that is true to himself, his family, and his audience--what you hear is what you get! He has helped me so much and has been a bastion when I needed support. Where to Follow Tim Cavey (basically everywhere!) Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire Website: https://teachersonfire.net/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timcavey/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edtoday/message

Featured ContentOn Sunday, May 3, 2020, we hosted another live broadcast on our YouTube channel to facilitate a conversation how education can and will change because of everything happening in the world in the Spring of 2020.We were joined by a panel that included, Batsheva Frankel, Tim Cavey, and Jake Miller!About our guests:Batsheva Frankel, the producer, and host of the podcast Overthrowing Education has been an educator for over 25 years. In 2011, she began developing the award-winning LaunchBox line – activities and games that explore big philosophical ideas. As an educational consultant, Batsheva has presented professional development workshops to educators at conferences, universities, and schools throughout the US and UK. Her book, The Jewish Educator's Companion: Practical Tools and Inspirational Ideas was published by Behrman House in June 2017. Batsheva is the director of The Areté Institute, a project of Areté Preparatory Academy.Connect with Batsheva:Twitter – @OverthrowingEdWebsite – http://batshevafrankel.com/Overthrowing Education Podcast – https://www.overthrowingeducation.com/Tim Cavey is an 8th-grade educator teaching in Surrey, BC, Canada. Now in his 18th year of education, Cavey is currently pursuing a Master's of Educational Leadership degree. His MEdL program has re-invigorated his passion for education. Favorite topics include collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, design thinking, growth mindset, inquiry, PBL, visible learning, and strategic uses of technology in education.Connect with Tim:Twitter – @MisterCaveyTeacher's On Fire Podcast – https://teachersonfire.net/Jake Miller is the #EduGIF Guy, Speaker, Tech Integration Specialist, Google Apps for Edu Trainer, & Nerd. Jake is also the host of the Educational Duct Tape Podcast.Connect with Jake:Twitter – @JakeMillerTechEducational Duct Tape Podcast – https://jakemiller.net/eduducttape/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.