Episode 48 of the Teacher Goals Podcast welcomes Kasiopia Moore-Watts as a guest, sharing insights on how educators can have it all. In this episode, our host Erica N Terry dives into Kasiopia's journey of empowering students with radical love and finding personal magic in the classroom. Explore strategies to overcome challenges, prioritize self-care, and curate a supportive environment for both students and educators. Learn how to embrace your unique strengths, fill your own cup, and...

In this episode of the TeacherGoals Podcast, Matthew J Bowerman, a seasoned educator with over 26 years of experience, dives into the critical topic of creating trauma-sensitive spaces in K-12 schools and districts. Drawing from his personal journey and professional expertise, Matthew emphasizes the significance of self-reflection, origin building, and embracing vulnerability as foundational steps for educators. He shares valuable insights on understanding trauma, engaging in...

In this episode of the TeacherGoals Podcast, Erica Terry engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Sabba Quidwai, an expert in education technology and design thinking. Together, they explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and design thinking in the context of education, shedding light on innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Sabba Quidwai introduces the concept of design thinking as both a method and a mindset, providing step-by-step guidelines for...

Join host Erica Terry in an enlightening conversation with Tricia Fuglestad, a nationally board-certified teacher with over 30 years of elementary art teaching experience. In this episode, Tricia shares her journey of integrating technology and animation into art education to enhance social-emotional learning. Tricia's innovative approach began with student-created art-related movies, known as "vehicle flicks," which became a huge hit. From using projectors to incorporating iPads and...

Join us in this enlightening episode as we explore the fascinating world of gifted education. During this episode, Stephanie Higgs dives into the identification process and uncovers the unique characteristics that gifted students possess. She discusses the importance of casting a wider net when identifying gifted learners and offers practical tips for educators to tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs of gifted learners. Discover how to move away from a one-size-fits-all approach and...

Join us in this insightful episode as we dive into the world of multi-sensory instruction with special guest Jennifer Orr, an expert in literacy education. In this episode, we explore the power of incorporating visual, auditory, and kinesthetic elements to enhance reading instruction and support the development of confident readers. Jennifer Orr shares practical strategies and resources that teachers and parents can use to engage students in a multi-sensory learning experience. Discover how...

Welcome to Episode 42 of the Teacher Goals podcast, where we're about to embark on a tech-tastic adventure in the realm of social studies! Join us as we dive into the world of edtech with Adam Juarez. Join us as we explore Adam's groundbreaking strategies for injecting creativity into the social studies classroom. From banishing the textbook monotony to jazzing up lessons with Canva, Adam's got all the tricks up his sleeve. We'll uncover his secret weapon, "The Power of the Stop Sign," a...

Are you tired of the same old "sit down and be quiet" approach to classroom management? Then you won't want to miss episode 41 of the Teacher Goals podcast featuring the amazing Dr. Deonna Smith! In this episode, we'll be discussing how to create an equitable and caring classroom culture that is rooted in joy. Deonna shared practical and actionable tips that educators can use to build a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and heard. Get ready to...

Welcome to Episode 40 of the Teacher Goals Podcast! Last week we had an exciting conversation with Dan Fitzpatrick about how to use ChatGPT prompts to unlock the potential of AI in the classroom. But we only scratched the surface! Today, we're diving even deeper into this topic with Part 2 of our discussion. So, buckle up and get ready to discover more innovative ways to integrate AI into your teaching! Let’s Connect! Want to connect with Dan? Follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter....

In episode 39 of the TeacherGoals Podcast, we have a special treat for all of you ed tech enthusiasts out there. Our guest, Dan Fitzpatrick, is the author of AI in the Classroom with us to take a deep dive into using AI in the classroom with the help of ChatGPT prompts.  We'll explore how these prompts can be used to create engaging lessons that unlock the full potential of AI, helping students learn more effectively and efficiently. Dan will share his expertise on how to use these prompts to...

Welcome back to the Teacher Goals Podcast, where we're all about taking the boring out of education and replacing it with some serious brain-bending strategies! In this episode, we're joined by the amazing Malia Hollowell, author of The Science of Reading in Action, to share some of her best brain-friendly reading tips with all you lovely listeners. We're talking about everything from phonological awareness to decoding and comprehension, with some sneaky little tricks thrown in to keep your...

Welcome back to another episode of the Teacher Goals Podcast, where we're all about finding new ways to inspire our students and keep them engaged in the classroom.  In today's episode, we're going to talk about a teaching approach that's been gaining popularity in recent years - Project-Based Learning or PBL, for short. Now, I know what you're thinking - "Projects? But I'm not an artist, I can't even draw a stick figure!" Well, fear not, my dear listener, because project-based learning is...

Welcome to Episode 36 of the TeacherGoals Podcast, where we're talking with Dr. Richard Warren about how to use your teaching expertise to become a paid speaker. And let me tell you, if you've ever stood in front of a classroom full of students and managed to keep them awake and engaged, you've got the skills to be a great speaker! Now, I know what you're thinking - "I'm a teacher, not a stand-up comedian! How can I possibly be funny enough to get paid to speak?" Well, fear not my dear...

How can we use Canva to increase creativity in the Math classroom? In this episode, our guest is Heather Brown, author of The Field Guide to the Canva Math Classroom: Transforming Anxiety into Excitement. Drawing on her experience as a math teacher and interventionist, she provides you with actionable strategies to increase student engagement by letting the creativity shine through the use of Canva in the classroom. Don’t miss this valuable conversation! Heather Brown is an innovative and...

How can educators create a culture of kindness in elementary schools? In this episode, our guest is Jeff Kubiak, the author of Authors Have Manners. Drawing on his experience as an educator, he provides you with specific strategies to teach kindness in manners in elementary. Don’t miss this valuable conversation! Jeff is an educator, author and speaker from Northern California. He taught for ten years in grades 4, 5, and 6, and now serves youth as an Elementary School VP. Monsters Have...

How can educators combine kindness and literacy to engage students? In this episode, our guest is Stan Tucker from the YouTube channel, The Very Airy Library. Drawing on his experience as an educator, he provides you with specific strategies to increase student engagement using kindness and literacy. Don’t miss this valuable conversation! Stan Tucker is on a mission to inspire the next generation of kind storytellers! Stan is a Georgia native and graduate of Kennesaw State University with a...

How can special educators write IEPs that empower students with disabilities to achieve success? In this episode, our guest is Stephanie DeLussey from Mrs D's Corner & The Intentional IEP. Drawing on her experience as a veteran special education teacher and IEP Coach, she provides you with best practices in IEP writing by sharing her IEP Commandments. Don’t miss this valuable conversation! Stephanie DeLussey is a dual-certified veteran special education teacher, IEP Coach, author, and...

How can educators build authentic relationships through coaching? In this episode, our guest is Nita Creekmore from Love Teach Bless. Drawing on her experience as a liaison between teachers, leaders, and students, she provides you with actionable strategies on being visible, providing specific positive feedback, getting to know the teachers, and honoring the culture already established in the school. Don’t miss this valuable conversation! Nita (E’Manita) Creekmore is an Instructional Coach...

Do you have a system to monitor student growth? In this episode, Stephanie McConnell is here to talk about how to systematically monitor student growth to improve outcomes and stresses the importance of teaching more than just assessing, which helps teachers stay focused on the students and their learning. She remarks on how to embody the Win Time System in schools, assess students, create an action plan, and much more. Let's dig into it! Stephanie is the face behind the Principal Principles...

Could you create and sustain an equitable environment that truly values your students & makes them feel they matter? In this episode, Principal Kafele, a highly regarded urban educator in New Jersey for more than 20 years, digs into how equity is important in the classroom and how to approach it in a way that is beneficial for students. He stresses the importance of understanding inclusion and how to incorporate it into an equitable environment. Principal Kefele identifies and explains...

Are you considering what you can do to make a little extra money on the side while impacting people in the world of education? In this episode, Dr. Will digs deep into how to build a business that makes an impact as an educator. He encourages you to find a topic that you're good at and passionate about so that you can focus on developing your business around that topic. Dr. Will advises teachers to take advantage of every PD (professional development) opportunity that is available to them in...

Learn to be so graceful and compassionate with yourself, just the same way that you're with everybody else. In this episode, Caitlin Smith breaks down amazing strategies for removing guilt and stress from the teaching process. She encourages educators to talk about their mental health struggles with others to normalize the conversation and destigmatize professional help. Caitlin shares tips to identify all the stressors that are piling up and how to work on them to prioritize your own...

Have you ever wondered how to support educators who are fighting or have bravely fought breast cancer? In this episode, Lisa Dunnigan shares her story of working through her daughter's diagnosis of breast cancer and how this experience helped her to create the foundation in hopes that other educators can find support and healing during their battles. She digs into why she decided to create The Pink Santa Hat Movement and encourages you to support those women in education fighting breast...

Is there a formula that you can implement to help teachers deal with their emotions? In this episode, Elena Aguilar points out how to be a successful coach for teachers, deal with your own emotions & what resources you can use to grow as a teacher. She provides specific strategies for incorporating emotions into coaching and shares her thoughts on the importance of listening compassionately as well as providing support to educators throughout their careers. Tune in and discover how to...