Middle School Walk & Talk
A podcast series offering heart, hope, and health to members of our middle school communities. Hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire model wellness as they walk and talk while recording each episode. Listeners are encouraged to take a walk, too, as they listen to discussions on self-care, student well-being, school culture, and more. Middle School Walk and Talk is designed to support the concepts found in the book, The Successful Middle School: This We Believe, and is a production of the Association for Middle Level Education. For more information, visit www.amle.org.
Middle School Walk & Talk
Latest Episodes
Off the Cuff with AMLE CEO Chris Woodside
Get to know AMLE’s new CEO, Chris Woodside, in the latest episode of Middle School Walk & Talk. From his own formative middle school memories to his new role as a middle school parent, Chris shares what fuels his passion for this w...
Taking a Fresh Look at What Matters Most in the New School Year
As a new school year begins, educators often feel pressure to do more, achieve more, and raise the bar once again. In this season premiere of Middle School Walk and Talk, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire explore how educators c...
Perfectly Prepared for Imperfect Systems with Guest Rashad Anderson
In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, co-hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire chat with Dr. Rashad Anderson, professor at Metropolitan State University and leader of the Call Me Mr. Teacher Leadership Program, discussing ...
The Reframe: AI as a Support for Culturally Grounded Instruction with Guest Adam Whitaker
In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire chat with Rising Star Presenter Adam Whitaker about how artificial intelligence can support culturally grounded instruction in the middle grades. ...
Creating Neurodiversity Affirming Schools with Guest Emily Kircher Morris
In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, AMLE speaks with counselor, educator, and author Emily Kircher Morris about what it truly means to create neurodiversity affirming schools. Kircher Morris clarifies common misconceptions ...