Classroom Matters
The Classroom Matters podcast aims to tell the stories and share the experiences of K-12 educators and the reality of our education system. Join Kristy Houle, former teacher, assistant principal and principal as she talks with a wide variety of fascinating people on important and interesting educational topics.
Episodes
142 episodes
How to Create a Collaborative Culture with Stephanie Gregson
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Stephanie Gregson who currently serves as the Deputy Executive Director for the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE). Stephanie’s focus is o...
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Season 1
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Episode 127
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30:24
Getting Organized in the Classroom: A Conversation with Dr. Frank Buck
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Frank Buck, author of Get Organized!: Time Management for School Leaders and Get Organized Digitally!: The Educator's Guide to Time Management. After retiring fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 126
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45:45
Against All Odds: A Conversation with Kevo Aregbe
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with accomplished artist, Kevo Aregbe. Kevo holds a master’s degree in fine arts and his art ranges from painting to theater production, highlighting racial dynamics...
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Season 1
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Episode 125
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29:26
A Revolution in Teaching Business and Economics
On today’s episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with author, executive, angel investor, and lifelong student of markets John Foster about the importance of teaching students the most advanced concepts in business an...
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Season 1
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Episode 124
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32:43
Digital Wellness in the Learning Environment
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Gwenyth Jackaway about the impact of technology on student development and how to monitor digital wellness you’re your students. Dr. Gwenyth Jackaway is a leader...
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Season 1
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Episode 123
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37:16
Creating the Calm Classroom with Caylee Carullo
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks Caylee Carullo about how to help educators put an end to misbehavior. She’s been featured on Fox News for her positive behavior strategies and she’s the host of the...
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Season 1
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Episode 122
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33:36
Hacking Teacher Happiness: The Five Habits of the Least Stressed and Most Empowered Teachers
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Grace Stevens about teacher burnout and how to create positive habits for a healthy mindset. Grace is a former corporate girl who decided to quit her VP life t...
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Season 1
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Episode 121
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32:07
Helping Teachers Thrive Through Creative Thinking
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Katie Trowbridge about how to effectively incorporate creative and critical thinking skills into the educational environment. Katie has over 20 years of experi...
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Season 1
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Episode 120
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39:43
Strategies and Resources to Help Children Identify and Process Emotions
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Jessica Sinarski, licensed professional counselor of mental health, educator, and speaker about helping children identify their emotions and process them in a health...
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Season 1
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Episode 119
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34:26
Planting the Seeds of Resilience with Kathy Magnusson
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with trainer, coach, and speaker, Kathy Magnusson about increasing resilience in students and teachers. Kathy has worked with educators and youth service professi...
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Season 1
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Episode 118
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31:28
Your Child Learns Differently, Now What?
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks to cognitive literacy expert Betsy Hill. Betsy is an award-winning educator and co-author of the book “Your Child Learns Differently, Now What? The Truth for...
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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33:32
The Sudbury School: Self-Directed Education
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Mae Caratachea, former Co-President of the Saint Louis Sudbury School. The school is based on the principle that we are born curious and learn best when we initiate ...
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Season 1
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Episode 116
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47:52
Overcoming Fear and Anxiety Through Creativity with Author David McBee
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with author David McBee. David is passionate about reading, self-improvement, health, the outdoors, and his family. He is a podcast host, public speaker and is the author ...
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Season 1
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Episode 115
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21:47
Uniting Curiosity, Wonder and Marvel with Vivienne in Paris
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with author Maria Castellucci Moore, author of the newly released children’s book Vivienne in Paris which follows a young Parisian girl on a journey through Paris to find ...
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Season 1
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Episode 114
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21:04
Approaching Emergency Preparedness Through a Trauma-Informed Lens with Claire Marie
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with School Emergency Management Expert, Trauma Informed Practices Consultant, and former Reserve Law Enforcement Officer, Claire Marie to discuss her new book on school l...
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Season 1
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Episode 113
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41:06
A Week with Waffles: A Conversation with Author Tom Speicher
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with award-winning writer and video producer Tom Speicher. His book, “A Week with Waffles” is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that is designed to help you...
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Season 1
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Episode 112
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28:29
How Project Based Learning is Changing the World of Education
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Ryan Steuer, founder of Magnify Learning, a PBL professional development organization that equips educators to engage learners, tackle boredom, and transform classro...
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Season 1
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Episode 111
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41:29
Neurodiversity in Education with Bryson Tarbet
Bryson Tarbet is a PreK-6th grade general music teacher just outside of Columbus, Ohio. He spent his first year out of college as part of an elementary school intervention team where he fell in love with working with students with disabi...
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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31:34
Why Learning Disability is a Social Justice Issue with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh, an educational therapist and learning rights advocate based in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Pirayesh has spent the last 15 years working with hundreds of c...
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Season 1
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Episode 109
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42:23
My Invisible Father: A Conversation with Author Jaer Armstead-Jones
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with author and educator Jaer Armstead-Jones. Throughout his teaching of reading and writing, he has always had a burning desire to write books for middle school and...
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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38:27
I Love Public Schools: How Stories Can Create Change
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Sally Nellson, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, about capturing and sharing the stories of what happens every day in public schools. Having directed and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 107
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39:44
Educators as First Responders with Dr. Deborah Offner
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Deborah Offner, who brings more than 2 decades of experience in schools and colleges as a classroom teacher, counselor, administrator, and consultant. She...
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Season 1
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Episode 106
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24:53
Sustainable Habits for College and Career Readiness: The Secrets to Success with Elizabeth West
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Elizabeth West, CEO of EWC Consulting about helping students build sustainable habits in high school to help prepare for college or a career. Right out of colle...
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Season 1
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Episode 105
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30:10
Teaching Science Through Storytelling with Kathy Joseph
Join host Kristy Houle as she talks with physicist and host of the popular YouTube channel Kathy Loves Physics, Kathy Joseph. Kathy has spent decades researching over 400 years of scientific history in her new book “The Lightening Tamers.” <...
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Season 1
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Episode 104
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39:51
How to Solve the Literacy Crisis with Matt Bardin
According to literacy expert Matt Bardin, studies show that only 13% of American adults can read complex texts, and more than half read below a 6th grade level, but Matt is on a mission to change that. With decades of experience as an edu...
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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39:23
