Two middle-school teachers, Sheila and Lorrie, bring you tips and techniques fresh from the real-world classroom environment. Discussions on education, ideas for parents and teachers alike, and interviews with the top young adult and childrens' literature authors.
Drugs: Awareness and Responsibility
Posted: March 2010Lorrie, Jessica, Noemi, Laura and special guest Casey are here this time, talking about some of the issues with drugs and drug use among the students and in schools.Note: This show contains direct talk about drugs and drug use.The problems range from abuse of prescription meds stolen from their parents, if there's a difference between curious experimentation and lashing out in a plea for attention, the dangers with some drugs being instantaneously addiction-forming, and more.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Dynamics in Classrooms
Posted: March 2010Show Notes: Dynamics in ClassroomsLorrie, Jessica, Noemi, Megan, Laura talk about the different student and teacher interactions they can run into every day.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Inspirations from a Teacher
Posted: July 2009Lorrie, Megan, Carla, Jessica, Jessica’s husband Mike, our own Mike, and the infamous Tee Morris are participating in this roundtable. Never underestimate the power of the bunny ears. Tee tells us about reconnecting with his high school English teacher to thank her for laying the foundation for him to write Morevi, Billibub Baddings and the Case of the Singing Sword, and the other stories he’s written, and how twice a year he goes back to her class to talk about writing. The inspiration a student finds from a particular teacher can manifest in unexpected ways, and how a teacher communicates with their students can have an impact on those kids. The teachers talk about the different impacts teachers can have, both positive and negative, over the course of a student’s K-12 education and beyond.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.The Roles Teachers Play
Posted: December 2008Lorrie, Megan, Joyce, Noemi. Brad and Carla are in the studio, with fellow co-workers listening in. Each of the educators discuss the different roles that teachers must pla, and our school-wide goal - Writing every single day, in every single classroom. Jinx calls in to respond to the teachers “Big Wish,” Gary from Jacksonville gets everyone going on a great idea for the classroom, and Darcy’s dad asks about young adult books.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Making A Difference
Posted: November 2008Lorrie, Megan, Joyce, and Noemi are joined by co-workers Brad, Jan, and Deborah, as well as, Jessica, their school psychologist. Each of the educators discuss why they chose special education over general education. Jessica answers the question, “When & why would a student be brought to the school psychologist.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Just What Does The Principal Do?
Posted: October 2008Lorrie, Megan, Joyce, and Noemi, interview Gayle Galligan. Gayle is the Principal of Paseo Hills School, as well as, an educator of educators at ASU. Gayle tells the ladies, at what point in her life, she knew she wanted to be a teacher (and reveals a surprising talent). She also shares her philosophy on administration requirements, and her responsibilities as school principal. The discussion ranges from favorite and least favorite parts of the job, to a personal story, shared by Joyce.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.The Discipline of Education
Posted: October 2008Lorrie, Megan, Joyce, Noemi, Carla and Brad respond to a voicemail from Kat in NJ, wondering what the teachers would change about public education in the US, if they had the power to do so. The consensus is: reduce the class size, period.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.What’s Your Book Type?
Posted: September 2008Lorrie, Megan, Joyce, Noemi, Carla and Stacy start out this episode discussing their favorite books to read while they were growing up:
- Joyce: “Mrs Mike” by Benedict Freeman
- Megan: “The Diary of Anne Frank”
- Noemi: “Blubber” by Judy Blume
- Carla: “A Wizard of Earthsea” by Ursula LeGuin, “Stranger in a Strange Land” by Robert Heinlein
- Stacy: “Charlotte’s Web” by E. B. White
- Lorrie: “Are You There God, It’s Me, Margaret” by Judy Blume, “The Stand” by Stephen King
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Beyond Teaching
Posted: September 2008Class is Back!
Meet some of Lorrie’s coworkers, Noemi, Joyce and Megan… all teachers, all working with students with special needs, and trying to work with a system that should be simpler than it is. Today’s topics cover the overabundance of ever-increasing acronyms, dealing with behavior issues in different ways, the differences between teaching and parenting, and so much more.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Podcasting and Education
Posted: November 2007Lorrie participated on a “Podcasting and Education” panel at Dragon*Con 2007, along with:
- Michael A. Stackpole: SF/F author, podcaster (”The Secrets”, “Cover to Cover”, “Fortress Draconis”)
- Dr Pamela Gay: co-host of “The Astronomy Cast” podcast
- Oreta Tayler: elementary school librarian
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Interview with Jeanne DuPrau
Posted: May 2007Join Sheila and Lorrie as they chat about bedtime stories with Kim Finer and interview Jeanne DuPreau.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Interview with David Klass
Posted: April 2007Join Sheila and Lorrie as they talk about a variety of educational topics and interview David Klass.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.
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