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164 episodes
Zooming In on Learning Through Drama in the Elementary Classroom
In this episode, we're bringing learning to life through drama! From tableaus to role plays to monologues or even full-length plays, I'll share how drama can transform your classroom. Discover how drama fits in with what you are already doing a...
The Teacher As Nervous System Expert with Chris Mukiibi
Chris Mukiibi, a high school chemistry teacher, discusses his approach to classroom behavior management through a nervous system perspective. He emphasizes the importance of evoking growth emotions (curiosity, safety, play) over survival emotio...
What About This?: with Andrea and Melissa (Episode 3)
Melissa Milner and Andrea discuss their recent activities and upcoming plans. Andrea shared her experience serving on a grand jury in Bristol County, which involved hearing cases for three months. She also took a cruise with MSC Cruises, highli...
Zooming In on Inspiring All Writers with Author Phaea Crede
Guest Phaea Crede, a neurodiverse picture book author, discusses her journey from struggling in school due to social discomfort and learning challenges to finding success in writing. She emphasizes the importance of embracing one's uniqueness a...
Zooming In on Substitute Teaching with Debbie Hattery
Debbie Hattery, a substitute teacher in Massachusetts, shared her journey from working in higher education policy to becoming a substitute teacher. She emphasized the importance of starting as a substitute para to understand classroom dynamics ...
Zooming In on Dyslexia with Faye Bankler Casell
Faye Bankler Cassell, a certified academic language therapist and dyslexia therapist, discusses her work with parents and children through her website and YouTube channel. She highlights the literacy crisis in the U.S., noting that only 1 in 5 ...
Zooming In on Rich Literacy Intervention with Leah Crawford
Melissa chats with Leah Crawford who discusses the "Think in English" program, a cognitive acceleration initiative developed at King's College, London. The program, which has been adapted for English language teaching, aims to enhance children'...
Zooming In on Baltimore City Schools with Christopher Papst
Chris Papst, an investigative reporter from Fox 45 News, discusses his eight-year investigation into Baltimore City Public Schools. Despite being one of the most funded school systems, it ranks among the lowest performing. Papst's book, "Failur...
Zooming In on Teacher Burnout with Dr. Jessica Werner
Jessica Werner, founder and CEO of North Shore Learning, discusses her journey from teaching to helping teachers avoid burnout. She highlights the need for universal classroom management systems and the value of self-reflection and teacher well...
Zooming In on Neurodiversity with Matthew J. Zakreski, PsyD
Dr. Matt Zakreski, a clinical psychologist specializing in neurodivergent kids, discusses his work with ADHD, autism, giftedness, OCD, and dyslexia. He emphasizes the importance of awareness and accommodations for neurodivergent individuals, hi...
Zooming In on Brain Breaks with Amy McMahon
Amy McMahon, with 27 years in education, discusses the importance of brain breaks in the classroom, especially post-COVID, to help students self-regulate and focus. Amy shares various no-prep brain break activities, including the "timer game," ...
Zooming In on Avoiding Burnout and Boredom with Phil Januszewski
Phil Janiszewski, a former high school chemistry and physics teacher, discusses his transition to motivational speaking to combat educator burnout and boredom. He emphasizes the importance of integrating personal interests into teaching to main...
The Teacher As Failing Writer with Jon Rand and Tom Turner
Melissa chats with Jon Rand and Tom Turner from the "Failing Writers" podcast. Jon and Tom highlight the significance of making writing enjoyable and the potential of flash fiction and radio ads as educational tools. https://www.fai...
What About This?: with Melissa and Andrea (Episode 2)
In Episode 2 of What About This?, Melissa talks about her fourth and fifth-grade drama club's upcoming performance and a recent Thanksgiving play. Andrea recounts her experiences at the MassCUE Fall Conference at Gillette Stadium, highlighting ...
Zooming In on a Richer English Curriculum with Leah Crawford
Leah Crawford is an experienced educator and independent education consultant. She emphasizes the importance of engaging teaching methods, such as using dialogic exchange and mentor texts to enhance student comprehension and creativity. Leah al...
Zooming In on Foundational Writing Skills with Holly Britton
Holly Britton, a handwriting instruction specialist, discusses the importance of early transcription skills in education. She highlights the decline in handwriting proficiency, especially during COVID-19, and the need for explicit instruction s...
Zooming In on Animal Assisted Interventions with AJ Cullen
Melissa Milner hosts the "Teacher as Podcast," now in its seventh season, with episodes released every other week. The podcast is sponsored by the Career Mentorship Program at Major Choice. AJ Cullen, a licensed independent clinical social work...
Zooming In on Humor as a Teaching Tool with Mel Emerick
Melissa talks with Mel Emerick about the music books that she has published and continues to publish. In her classroom, as well as in her books, she uses humor to engage students and teach all things related to music.
What About This?: with Melissa and Andrea
Melissa Milner and Andrea Calvin discuss their new podcast collaboration, highlighting their shared energy and brainstorming sessions. They share personal interests, such as Melissa's love for concerts and Andrea's passion for baking. Andrea me...
Zooming In On the Heart Behind Major Choice with Ed Goyette
Melissa Milner hosts Ed Goyette, co-founder of Major Choice, a career mentorship program for students with and without disabilities. Major Choice is a sponsor of The Teacher As…Podcast. Ed shares the program's inception during the pandemic and ...
Season Six Closer: The Teacher as Bandmate
Melissa discusses the inspiration that came from a Metallica Master Class titled "Being a Band." Milner emphasizes the importance of collaboration, using Metallica's jam session rules: focus, listening, ego check, recording ideas, embracing mis...
Zooming In on Career Exploration with Patricia Piacentini and Brad Duquette
Brad and Tricia, co-founders of Major Choice, discuss their mission to help young people, especially those on the autism spectrum, figure out their post-school paths. They highlighted their program which includes self-exploration, career explor...
Zooming In on Historical Fiction with Caroline Starr Rose
Melissa chats with Caroline Starr Rose, a middle grade and picture book author, discusses her journey from teaching to writing. She shares her experience of writing "May B," a historical fiction verse novel, which took 12 years to publish. Rose...
Zooming In on Connecting Through Conversation with Erika Bare and Tiffany Burns
Melissa Milner talks with Erika Bare and Tiffany Burns who have collaborated on a book titled "Connecting Through Conversation: A Playbook for Talking with Students." Erica, a superintendent, and Tiffany, a university administrator, share their...