Love the podcast? Consider supporting the show here at Patreon.  Data often gets a bad rap... for reasons that are completely justified! But we have long sang the praises of data—if used and understood correctly.  In this podcast, Jacob walks through an overview of what data is (and isn't), how to think about it, and ultimately, how to use it to empower your teams and your teaching.    Attention educators! Say goodbye to traditional grading tools and embrace the future of assessment with...

Hello everyone! Data in the classroom has become a buzzword that doesn’t have a lot of buzz anymore for teachers. It’s often seen as a punitive way to make educators feel like failures—and worse—make kids feel like learning is just percentages to move up on a chart. To really examine what data is supposed to be in the class, and give a fresh perspective on how it can effectively transform your classroom into a positive learning environment, I have brought back my good friend, Jen Kleiber. ...

Hello everyone! Data in the classroom has become a buzzword that doesn't have a lot of buzz anymore for teachers. It's often seen as a punitive way to make educators feel like failures—and worse—make kids feel like learning is just percentages to move up on a chart. To really examine what data is supposed to be in the class, and give a fresh perspective on how it can effectively transform your classroom into a positive learning environment, I have brought back my good friend, Jen Kleiber. ...

You can watch the entire discussion by supporting the show on Patreon here.  This week on Teach Me, Teacher, we welcome back the incredible Billy Allen (@3kingvisions)! Billy, a librarian and renowned storyteller, also known as one of the “Leaders of the New Cool,” joins us to share his infectious positivity, community-focused approach, and unwavering dedication to getting books into the hands of children—an inspiration in itself. Last week, we dove into critical topics such as fostering...

You can watch the entire discussion by supporting the show on Patreon here.  This week on Teach Me, Teacher, we welcome back the incredible Billy Allen (@3kingvisions)! Billy, a librarian and renowned storyteller, also known as one of the "Leaders of the New Cool," joins us to share his infectious positivity, community-focused approach, and unwavering dedication to getting books into the hands of children—an inspiration in itself. In this episode, we delve into critical topics such as...

Hello everyone and welcome back to Teach Me, Teacher. if you missed part one of this discussion, you can listen here. You can also catch the video of the whole podcast here. In this episode, we continue talking about why relationships are KING in the classroom, but we also talk about not arguing with kids, not bringing your baggage into the class, and being the adult in the space those kids need today. All of that and more on this episode! Enjoy!

You can hear this entire talk by supporting the show on Patreon here.  Joining us on the Teach Me, Teacher podcast is the renowned Dwayne Reed, also known as Mr. Reed in the world of social media. He soared to fame with his viral hit, "Welcome to the Fourth Grade," and his impactful work has graced the screens of Good Morning America, World News Tonight, BBC News, The Jimmy Kimmel Live Show, and the pages of The Washington Post and Time Magazine. In the first installment of our...

Welcome to Part 2 of our podcast featuring Evan Robb! If you missed Part 1 last week, don't worry, you can catch up on it right here. In this episode, Evan Robb returns to the podcast, joining me for an engaging discussion on instructional leadership. With over two decades of experience as a building-level principal, Evan's insights are invaluable. Before becoming a school principal, he served as an English teacher, department chair, and assistant principal, earning recognition as the...

You can hear the FULL episode with Evan Robb right now by clicking this link and supporting Teach Me, Teacher.  Evan Robb returns to the podcast and joins me in this amazing episode to discuss instructional leadership. Evan Robb has served for more than twenty years as a building-level principal. Prior to being a school principal, he was an English teacher, department chair, and assistant principal. Evan is a recipient of the Horace Mann Educator of the Year Award. In addition, the NCTE...

Support this show on Patreon and get early access to FULL episodes, bonus videos, and so much more to come.  Hello everyone! Welcome to a special episode of the Teach Me, Teacher podcast, where we’re joined by Hunter Flesch, the brilliant mind behind the EdEssentials podcast. If you missed part 1, check it out here.  In this enlightening conversation, we explore the profound impact of communion within the educational sphere, shedding light on the transformative journey of educators. Hunter...

ou can listen this episode in it’s entirety right now on Patreon, by supporting the show directly. Click here to become a Patron of Teach Me, Teacher.  Hello everyone! Welcome to a special episode of the Teach Me, Teacher podcast, where we're joined by Hunter Flesch, the brilliant mind behind the EdEssentials podcast. In this enlightening conversation, we explore the profound impact of communion within the educational sphere, shedding light on the transformative journey of educators. Hunter...

Catch the video of this interview right now on Patreon by supporting the show directly. Click here to become a Patron of Teach Me, Teacher.  Welcome back to the podcast as we kick off another exciting season! If you missed part one, check that out here. We’re thrilled to have Jennifer Serravallo back with us. In this episode, Jennifer dives into her latest masterpiece, the Reading Strategies Book 2.0. But it’s not just about the book; we explore the complex world of educational research...

You can listen this episode in it's entirety right now on Patreon, by supporting the show directly. Click here to become a Patron of Teach Me, Teacher.  Welcome back to the podcast as we kick off another exciting season! We're thrilled to have Jennifer Serravallo back with us, following her incredible debut in season 5. She's among the esteemed guests like Donalyn Miller, Penny Kittle, and Kelley Gallagher who have set the tone for our school year. In this episode, Jennifer dives into her...

Welcome to Teach Me, Teacher – the premier podcast for educators! We're thrilled to be an award-winning show that's dedicated to bringing you insightful conversations with some of the brightest minds in the world of education. Our roster of distinguished guests includes luminaries such as Eric Weinstein, Kelly Gallagher, Donalyn Miller, Secretary Miguel Cardona, and Alfie Kohn. At Teach Me, Teacher, we're passionate about preserving the integrity of education. We believe that it should be...

Hello everyone... Due to life circumstances, I am taking a brief break from the show. This brief episode explains more.  If you'd like to stay in touch with me, please find me on my Instagram—where I spend most of my free time. You can also email, or find me over at the Craft & Draft podcast.  I won't be gone forever, but it's time for a small break.  All the love,  -Jacob 

As season 7 comes to a close, we look back on where it all started. Take a trip with me down memory lane to the first ever episode of Teach Me, Teacher and see how it began, so we can move forward in the coming weeks. Below is the original blurb for the episode. Enjoy.    Hello everyone! Welcome to the first ever episode of Teach Me, Teacher! I’m super excited to let everyone hear the great interview I had with my colleague, Ms. Katie Ingram (now Mrs. Warren… YAY!)  of Richland Middle...

In this episode, Jacob and Pam take a look at ChatGPT and try out some lesson ideas. Jacob queries Pam on how she used it to create the last episode’s blurb.  They each compare it to the future of writing instruction. Pam shares a lesson idea using subject-verb agreement with ChatGPT. Jacob then leads an analysis discussion regarding the lesson and how it could be changed.  Jacob then shares a lesson idea about teaching text structures and how they are used for the author’s purpose.  Jacob...

Hello everyone! Classroom management has never been more important in schools. Study after study cites one of the biggest reasons for teachers leaving the classroom has to do with student behavior. While we can’t control everything, we can come together and think about how to create classrooms that support the best behavior students can have and cultivate a great learning environment. To help with this, I have brought on Claire English — a fellow podcaster, classroom management trainer, and...

Hello everyone! Classroom management has never been more important in schools. Study after study cites one of the biggest reasons for teachers leaving the classroom has to do with student behavior. While we can't control everything, we can come together and think about how to create classrooms that support the best behavior students can have and cultivate a great learning environment. To help with this, I have brought on Claire English — a fellow podcaster, classroom management trainer, and...

Hello everyone! As the year closes, many of us start to look at what we can do better next year. We start wondering about small changes we can put in place to yield big results. One of those changes can be focusing on building up your school community. Involving parents and community members to boost engagement and support for your school’s mission. This is not an easy task, but it is a worthy and achievable one. To help us with this, I have brought on my good friend Kyle Hill to discuss...

Hello everyone! As the year closes, many of us start to look at what we can do better next year. We start wondering about small changes we can put in place to yield big results. One of those changes can be focusing on building up your school community. Involving parents and community members to boost engagement and support for your school's mission. This is not an easy task, but it is a worthy and achievable one. To help us with this, I have brought on my good friend Kyle Hill to discuss...

Hello everyone! Today it’s my pleasure to bring you my conversation with Jared Cooney Horvath, a cognitive neuroscientist based out of the University of Melbourne specializing in human thought, learning and brain stimulation.   Without a doubt, this is one of the best episodes of the Teach Me, Teacher podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into the brain science behind how students learn, retain, and apply the information we give them in our classes. In part one of our talk, we hit on...

Hello everyone! Everyone has or will face times when life is just difficult.  When those difficult times show their ugly heads, we still need to teach.  The question is: “How do we keep going?” In this episode, Jacob and Pam discuss how they deal with such moments.  Pam shares how she looks at teaching as a way to serve others.  Jacob shares how he turns to teaching to keep himself going.  They each share other ways they get through the tough times while maintaining their roles as...

Hello everyone! Today I’m flying solo as I offer my best 10 tips for getting hired as a teacher. While this episode is geared to new teachers, I believe anyone can follow these tips. So if you are changing schools, positions, or moving, I think these 10 tips can increase your chances at nailing that interview. Each piece of advice in this episode is fueled by my experience with hiring teachers, and what I’ve heard and said behind closed doors as to why someone wasn’t right for the job. If...

Hello everyone! Spring is here—and everything that means for school. State testing. Unknowns. Changes. Student behavior struggles...the list goes on. This time of year can be stressful and miserable at times for teachers. If you know, you know... But this time can also be a moment for clarity. A moment for reimagining and refocusing on what you need to do to make an impact in the classroom. This time of year can be the difference between ending on a high note, and ending in a way that isn't...