PD for the SOUL
Welcome to PD for the Soul, the podcast that nourishes your passion for teaching with research-driven insights, inspiring case studies, and thought-provoking conversations with special guests. Relaunching January 2025, we’re here to help you connect the dots between theory and practice, with a special focus on mathematics education. From innovative strategies to deepen math instruction to stories that bring numbers to life, PD for the Soul is your go-to resource for growth, innovation, and inspiration in education. Let’s transform classrooms—one concept, lesson, and student at a time.
Podcasting since 2021 • 26 episodes
PD for the SOUL
Latest Episodes
Every Mind. Every Moment: Teaching Beyond the Label
Dear Educator,What happens when we stop treating disability, race, and learning needs as separate conversations—and start seeing the whole child?In this episode, I sit down with
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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Reaching the Edges, Impacting the Whole
Dear Educator,What if the question that transforms your entire approach to teaching isn’t “What am I teaching?”—but “Who am I teaching for?”In this episode, we center a powerful truth: when we ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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18:02
Teaching from Within: The Power of Identity-Aligned Practice feat. Dr. Tami Dean
Dear Educator,What if the most powerful tool you have in your teaching practice… is you?In this episode of PD for the Soul, we’re joined by Dr. Tami Dean of Dragonfly Rising to explore the deep and transform...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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53:24
Capacity Isn’t Just About Skills, It’s About Self
Dear Educator, You’ve been told to protect your peace. To set boundaries. To rest. But no one talks about how—especially when the work is demanding, the days are long, and the stakes feel high.In this episode, we’...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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13:51
Building Capacity from the Inside Out: A Conversation with Raquel Hopkins
Dear Educator,Discomfort isn’t a sign to detour—it’s often the doorway to growth.Whether it’s an unfamiliar math concept, a challenging conversation, or a new instructional shift, we are constantly navigating spaces that st...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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