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Tuesday Talks!
Join me for weekly discussions about ALL things education...from preschool through high school! As a mom, Speech Language Pathologist, and educator, I share my personal experiences related to each week's topic in relatable and informative ways.
My message about education is powerful: Reflecting on what is and making waves to cause change!
Episodes
75 episodes
Practical Holiday Traditions That Spark Lasting Memories For Kids And Parents
Perfection doesn’t make the holiday—connection does. In this's week's episode, we dig into realistic winter break plans that swap pressure for presence, so your family can laugh more and stress less. From Motown-backed tree decorating and edibl...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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32:30
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Becoming the Leaders Students Deserve: A Conversation with Dr. Jamila Singleton
What if we stopped choosing sides and chose students instead? We sit down with Dr. Jamila Singleton, executive director of Rooted School Vancouver, to trace the real work of educational change: expanding agency, centering family partnership, an...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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59:01
Breaking Free: One Mom's Journey to Homeschooling (Encore)
What drives a parent to make such a significant change? For Danita, a mother who made the bold decision to withdraw her eight-year-old daughter from a public charter school in favor of homeschooling, it wasn't one dramatic incident but a patter...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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38:18
When Kids Lead The Conference, Everyone Learns (Part 2)
Last week's episode got a lot of parents, teachers and administrators talking! Some in support of the shift and some opposed to it. We are continuing the conversation from last week's episode discussing the shift from parent-teacher conferences...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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33:10
Grades Can Wait, The Kid Has The Mic: The New Parent-Teacher Conference
A tiny chair, a big shift. When a fifth grader leads his own conference, the room changes: honest reflection replaces guesswork, goals become concrete, and trust builds between home and school. We unpack that story and reveal the social dynamic...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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39:11
SEL In Action: Teach The Heart First, Then The Mind
Big feelings don’t clock out when the bell rings. We sit down with Head Start family advocate Corey Green to explore how self-awareness and relationship skills can transform a school day—from a nervous kindergartner at the door to a high school...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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51:06
The Tough Truth About Teacher Safety and IEP Discipline
When a student with an IEP injures a teacher, the room doesn’t just go silent—the whole system gets tested. We take you inside that moment and beyond it: the legal guardrails of IDEA, the hard questions of manifestation determination, and the d...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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44:05
Resolving Conflicts: The culture shift schools and families need
Conflict is everywhere kids go—classrooms, playgrounds, sports fields, and group chats—and the way adults handle it teaches them what “normal” looks like. In this week's episode, Dr. Tiffany unpacks how adult behavior becomes a blueprint, from ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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40:23
Inside the Four‑Day School Week: Savings, Stress, and Student Impact
What happens when school loses a day but keeps the promise of learning? We dive into the four‑day school week sweeping districts across the U.S and unpack the real forces behind it and talk about the very human ripple effects felt at home and i...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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36:49
Breaking Free: One Mom's Journey to Homeschooling
Links to all episodes ➡️ https://linktr.ee/drtiffanyslpWhat drives a parent to make such a significant change? For Danita, a mother who made the bold decision to withdraw her eight-year-old da...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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38:18
Tuesday Talks Rewind: 7 Episodes That Sparked Change
Links for all episodes & free downloads ➡️ https://linktr.ee/drtiffanyslpA lively roundup of the best takeaways, aha-moments, and recurring themes from the last seven episodes.We lo...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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42:52
Trauma-Informed Teaching: Sparking Change in Schools
As a teacher, when a student acts out or shuts down in your classroom, do you find yourself asking "what's wrong with this kid?" Trauma-informed teaching flips that question to "what has happened to this kid?" – a powerful shift that can transf...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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40:34
AI Can’t Fix This: Stories From the Classroom
With the notion that teachers are using AI to make everything "easier", why are teachers are leaving the education field at an alarming rate? From burnout to lack of support, and overwhelming workloads, this episode captures teacher stories fro...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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32:45
The Second Time Around: Grandparents Raising Grandkids
Grandparents raising grandchildren face unique challenges from financial burdens to educational obstacles while trying to provide stability for 2.5 million children nationwide. We explore the growing phenomenon of "grandfamilies" and how school...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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34:15
From Status Quo to Shake Up: Changing Our Schools
What does it mean to be an "equity conspirator" in today's educational landscape? In this thought-provoking conversation, veteran educator Klarissa Hightower reveals how she leveraged her 18 years of experience—from classroom teacher to executi...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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52:07
Don't Wait Until Kindergarten: How Early Intervention Changes Lives
Early intervention can change the trajectory of a child's life by addressing developmental concerns before they compound and affect a child's academic, social, and emotional wellbeing.• Developmental milestones serve as guideposts for t...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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38:33
My Kid Has An IEP: Now What?
Your child just got an IEP… now what?In this episode, I break down exactly what parents and teachers need to know to turn an Individualized Education Program into a real tool for student success.You’ll learn:✅ How to understand ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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52:06
Back to School: Parent-Child Conversations That Matter
The first week of school is in the books — and today, I’m sitting down with my favorite 10-year-old (and special guest!) to talk all about it. 🎒 In this fun and honest conversation, we cover: ✅ What went well during the...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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32:54
Season 2 Finale!
We celebrate our Season 2 finale reflecting on 41 weeks of educational insights spanning topics from cell phones in schools to the science of reading, classroom management to student self-accountability.• Sharing our personal connection...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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34:39
Think for Yourself: Teaching Kids to Own Their Learning
Dr. Tiff and Coach Val explore how children often listen for instructions rather than understanding, and why teaching kids to own their thinking is crucial for success. They share strategies for helping students become independent thinkers inst...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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31:12
AI in the Classroom: Innovation or Disruption?
The digital revolution has arrived in our classrooms, and it's transforming education in ways we're only beginning to understand. From fourth graders using ChatGPT for writing assignments to China implementing mandatory AI training for kinderga...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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32:05
The Science of Reading Revolution is Transforming How We Teach Children to Read
Step into the fascinating world of how children actually learn to read with our eye-opening exploration of the science of reading. This isn't just about different teaching methods—it's about understanding the fundamental neural processes that t...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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39:23
Literacy in Schools: How did the US get so far behind? (Part 2)
We continue our discussion about the literacy crisis in American schools and the problems with "cueing" methods that teach children to guess words rather than sound them out.• A real-life example of a sixth-grade student who struggled w...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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33:18
Literacy in Schools: How did the US get so far behind? (Part 1)
America is failing its children in the most fundamental educational task: teaching them to read. This eye-opening episode dives into the revelations of the "Sold a Story" podcast, exposing how millions of children nationwide have been taught re...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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35:03
Reading Between the Lines: The Crisis of High School Graduates Who Can't Read
When a Tennessee high schooler with a 3.4 GPA graduated unable to read or write and successfully sued his school district, it exposed a devastating reality in American education. How can students progress through twelve years of schooling witho...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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34:39