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Classroom Matters
by Educate.Today
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
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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 on school turnaround centering on improving teaching…
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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 from public education, Dr. Buck devoted his "second...
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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 and human experiences. He is also the director of a...
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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 and economics. John has years of experience teaching…
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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 in digital wellness. She was a member of the Fordham...
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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 Pre-K Teacher Family podcast. She has over 100,000…
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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 to pursue a dream job as a public-school teacher. After 20...
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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 experience in the classroom and serves as CEO of Curiosity to...
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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 healthy way. Jessica has extensive post-graduate training…
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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 professionals worldwide for over 25 years and is also a licensed...
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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 Parents.” She studied the neuroscience of learning with Dr....
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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 our own learning. They offer entirely Self-Directed...
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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 of the children's book series, DJ's Off-Road...
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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 what makes her tick. This book tells a story of...
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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 lockdowns, Sammy the Sasquatch: Welcome to…
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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 young children learn about the days of the week, encourage...
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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 classrooms. Ryan believes that when we get education right…
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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 disabilities. Due to this experience, as well as his personal...
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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 children, parents, teachers, and schools to enhance…
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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 high school teens they can relate to. His first novel, My...
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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 edited more than 100 films, Sally has a deep understanding…
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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 has written a new book called Educators as First…
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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 college, Elizabeth was hired as an Admissions Counselor at UNC...
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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.” Not only is Kathy a popular YouTube host, but she's also…
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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 educator and entrepreneur, Matt has become an expert in…
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Preparing Your Child to Thrive with Dr. Jen Forristal- Author of The Umbrella Effect: Your Guide to Raising Strong, Adaptable Kids in a Stressful World
In this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast join host Kristy Houle as she talks with author and founder of The Umbrella Project about what kids really need as they learn to navigate the ups and downs of life. Dr. Jen Forristal, BSc ND, is a Naturopathic Doctor with a primary focus in…
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How to Prepare Students for the Future and Not the Past
Jeff Utecht is an educational technology consultant, educator, and author. He holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Technology as well as his administrative certification through Washington State. Jeff began his career in the Elementary Classroom at a public school...
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Getting Your Students Jazzed Up About History: A Conversation with Gary Hubb
Gary Hubb is the Managing Partner for the new streaming video service, HistoryFix.com, which he began with his partner Will Eichler to provide exciting history videos seen from a different point of view for use in classrooms and homeschool settings. Since 1999, Gary has worked in both scripted…
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Powering the Teaching Profession: Ideas for New Teachers and Education Change Makers
In this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Mark David Milliron about preparing new teachers for a career in education and all the challenges that come with the journey to educate students across all settings. Mark is an award-winning leader, author, speaker,...
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Teaching Students Creativity as a Human Superpower: A Conversation with Michaell Magrutsche
Michaell Magrutsche is an Austrian-Californian multimedia artist, educator, and an author of five art-related books. Michaell believes in a student’s untapped human abilities, especially our truth compass and inherent tools of creativity, and healthy discourse and adaptability. He is an outside…
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Using Online Learning Platforms for Student Engagement with Shaunak Roy
Shaunak Roy is the Founder and CEO of Yellowdig, a community-driven active learning platform with a mission to transform every classroom into an active, social, and experiential learning community. Prior to founding Yellowdig, Shaunak spent a decade advising global companies on technology,...
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Communities Making a Difference: Emerson Electric and Urban League of St. Louis
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle sits down with Akberet Boykin Farr, Vice President of Diversity and Social Responsibility for Emerson Electric and Dr. Gwen Diggs, Vice President of Head Start/Early Head Start at the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis. This...
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St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature: A Conversation with Julius B. Anthony
Julius B. Anthony is the president of the St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature. His organization is changing the lives of Black boys and girls by sharing books with characters that look like them. The STL Black Authors of Children’s Literature Initiative is committed to fostering...
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Culture to the Max: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Practice
Education PowerED presents educators with a powerful new set of Culturally Responsive Teaching standards that can be used by teachers and administrators to counter institutionalized racism and white supremacy. On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast an expert panel of guests and authors…
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At Home Author with Vicky Weber
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle chats with Vicky Weber. Vicky Weber is a musician and an elementary educator with a love for children’s literature. As a Puerto Rican author of Taíno descent, she strives to create picture books that are fun, engaging, and...
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Bobby Norfolk: Bringing Adventures to Life in the Classroom
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle chats with internationally-recognized teaching and recording artist, actor, TV host, and storyteller, Bobby Norfolk. Bobby’s innate ability to read and connect with audiences of all ages makes him one of America’s premier...
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Engaging and Educating Through Children’s Literature: A Conversation with Lori Orlinsky and Alysson Bourque
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle chats with a pair of popular children’s book authors: Lori Orlinsky and Alysson Bourque. Lori Orlinsky is CDC-certified in Bully Prevention and Response Training and serves as a National Bullying Prevention Center Ambassador. She...
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Learn How to Listen to Your Tiny Ninja: A Conversation with Sasha Graham
Sasha Graham is the founder of Tiny Ninja Books and is the author of Milo Does Not Like Mornings, and Whitney Wins Everything. Sasha is a former executive at the Walt Disney Studios and her writing has appeared in magazines, newspapers and on television. Every book in the Tiny Ninja Books...
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Recess to Reset: A Conversation with Sandy Joy Weston
Sandy Joy Weston is a keynote speaker, international podcaster, 3x published author, and entrepreneur, who has owned and operated health and wellness companies over 30 years. She became the first female trainer for the Philadelphia Flyers and created the nationally recognized Philly Street Line...
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HOMEWORKS! Part 3: Attendance, Academics and Behavior – It’s All Connected
In the last session of this 3-part series with the HOMEWORKS! organization we focus our discussion on the links between attendance, academics, and student behavior in the school setting. Founder Karen Kalish and CEO Colleen Polack describe what the HOMEWORKS! organization is doing to close the…
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HOMEWORKS! Part 2: The Importance of Parent Engagement in Schools
What is parent engagement? What does it look like in a thriving school community? Why is it so critical? Get the answers to these questions and so much more as host Kristy Houle dives into part 2 of this 3-part series with the St. Louis based HOMEWORKS! organization. Founder Karen Kalish and CEO...
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Autism in Children & Creating More Confident Communicators: A Conversation with Rose Griffin
Rose Griffin is heavily engaged in the field of the art of communication. Rose Griffin is both a skilled speech-language pathologist, as well as an accomplished behavior analyst. Rose currently works with both public and private school students in Ohio, where she has a focus and passion on…
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HOMEWORKS! Part 1: The Teacher Home Visit Program– St. Louis, MO
Engaging parents in their children's education is critical to a child’s success. National education research overwhelmingly supports the finding that students do better academically and socially when parents and teachers work together, and children show up on the first day of school ready to…
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Blueprint4SummerSTL: A Conversation with Zasmine Johnson
Children have been isolated at home for months, staring at screens, and parents are looking to summer camps as a critical opportunity for social interaction, physical activity and enriched learning. Getting kids moving and socializing are top priority as we move into the summer months. According…
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The New Educate.Today: Point to Point On-Demand Programs
What is Point to Point? Watch to learn about our On-Demand Live Interactive Programming that you can schedule on a date and time that works best for you and your students. See our list of currently available programs, here.
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The New Educate.Today: Quick Ideas
What are the Quick Ideas that supplement each video in our library collection? Watch to learn how they can assist your educational environment.
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The New Educate.Today: Video Segments
What are Video Segments and why do some stem from longer versions of the same videos? Watch to learn more about our segment categories.
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The New Educate.Today: Curriculum Areas
What are the Curriculum Areas in our video library? What kind of topics do we cover? Watch to learn more about the content areas we provide.
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The New Educate.Today: Who We Are
What is Educate.Today? Watch to learn more about who we are and the video resources and user friendly features we provide you and your students.
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How to Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow: A Conversation with Coach T.
Antwaun Thompson or Coach T, has coached and mentored young men and women, helping to improve their athletic skills, confidence, resiliency, life skills experiences and focus for over 30 years. Nothing brings him more satisfaction than seeing the heart, determination, and commitment from young...
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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.
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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...
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