Inspiring Educators Everywhere
Recently I was asked by a Kindergarten teacher who works and teaches in India to give a talk to her class about plants. I decided to bring them on a virtual nature walk using Zoom. How did I do it? I went to a local park near where I stay and took a close walk... Continue Reading →
It's hiring season. What can I do to stand out from the crowd? What are the do's and dont's of interviewing and recruiting in the teaching world. This week we talk to international school Principal Harish Kanabar about the administrator's view of the yearly recruitment cycle. Listen to the Making Better Teachers Podcast: Libsyn... Continue Reading →
What makes an effective leader? How does one transition from a classroom to a leadership role? This week we chat with podcaster and educational leader, Joshua Stamper. Joshua talks about his journey from classroom teacher to educational leader at a school in the United States. He also discusses his podcast, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast... Continue Reading →
There are many kinds of teachers in the world. When we think of the word "teacher", often we have images of someone standing in front of a classroom teaching young learners literacy and numeracy. Teachers come in many forms. Some of the greatest teachers are those of history. Every community has a history. That is... Continue Reading →
How do you shake up a school's science curriculum and make it more meaningful and fun? How do you get more girls involved in STEM and STEAM? How do you help other educators become more skilled in teaching science? How do you make real-world and hands-on science connections? This week we chat with international educator... Continue Reading →
Who is reshaping education in a time when we need it? Who is impacting educators and students around the world at a time when the world is in need of help? Inspire Citizens are! We chat with Steve Sostak and Aaron Moniz from inspirecitizens.org. They cohosted the Shekou SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Summit in Shenzhen,... Continue Reading →
How can we amplify student voice and teach a large number of communication, organizational and technology skills? Easy... Bring podcasting into your school! This week we chat with Eugene Leonard about how he developed a podcasting program at his school. You'll learn how he did it, how you can and more about his own... Continue Reading →
What is the upcoming Shekou SDG Summit? This week we talk to Nathan Lill, Associate Principal at Shekou International School about his role in organizing the upcoming summit to teach and inspire educators and students about the Sustainable Development Goals. Who will be at the summit? Why is it so important to hold an event... Continue Reading →
In Episode 23, Season 2 of the Making Better Teachers Podcast kicks off. Host Kevin O'Shea talks about why the podcast was quiet during the summer months and where it will be going during Season 2. Listen to the Making Better Teachers Podcast: Libsyn Player, Download Episode, iTunes / Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts Check out the Making... Continue Reading →
What's it like to teach science and conservation to both adults and children? This week we chat with Cari Ritzenthaler, co-host of the Bugs & Stuff podcast. She is a scientist, adjunct instructor and works in an elementary school in the United States. Cari also co-hosts the Bugs & Stuff Podcast, a show all about... Continue Reading →
