I Still Believe in School
by Dr. Dave Barry
"I Still Believe in School" is a podcast by Dr. Dave Barry, an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at West Chester University of PA. Dave was a Kindergarten and Pre-K teacher for over 10 years and gets how stressful teaching is (he even wrote a book about it), but is trying to focus on what's going well in schools by sharing wisdom from the best educators he knows to add some positivity to the narrative about teaching. Guests of the show play games to fundraise for classrooms. Opinions expressed on the show are Dave's & his guests' and do not represent any employer/entity.
Episodes
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Season 2 Episode 14: We Still Believe in School
In this mini-finale-compilation-episode, Dr. Dave reflects on six of his previous guests' responses to the question: why do you still believe in school? Responses come from previous I Still Believe in School guests Leanne Switzer, Marissa Knox, Rachel Davidson, Katie Manwiller, Gertrudes Fidalgo,...
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Season 2 Episode 13: Because I Believe in Community
Dave chats with pediatric occupational therapist Rachel Davidson - one of his besties from graduate school. They play Teacher Feature Trivia to support schools impacted by the LA wildfires. Donate here.
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Season 2 Episode 12: Proudest Moments
In this mini-compilation-episode, Dr. Dave reflects back to some of his guests proudest teaching moments. Most of these proud moments came years later when former students shared with these amazing teachers the great successes they've had often because of the incredible these teachers had on them...
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Season 2 Episode 11: Because I Believe in Human Connections
Dr. Dave chats with one of his work besties, Dr. Rose Jagielo Manion, an educator of over 30 years. Rose plays Teacher Feature Trivia to get diverse books for Ms. Park, an elementary school teacher in Philadelphia.
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Season 2 Episode 10: Great Advice
In this mini-compilation-episode, Dr. Dave reflects on four of his previous guests' responses to the question: what is the best teaching advice you've ever gotten or have to give? Responses come from previous I Still Believe in School guests Catherine Rowe, Tara McDonough, Melissa Rojas Williams,...
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Season 2 Episode 9: Because I Believe in Unlocking Learning Potential
Dr. Dave chats with Gertrudes Fidalgo, veteran early childhood educator and Dave's friend and mentor of 18 years. They talk all things early childhood education, and Gertrudes plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" for a Donors Choose Gift Card for her pre-k classroom in the Boston Public Schools.
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Season 2 Episode 8: Four Opportunities
In this mini-compilation-episode, Dr. Dave reflects on four of his previous guests' responses to the question: what is the greatest opportunity facing schools today? Responses come from previous I Still Believe in School guests Kathleen Doyle, Becca Rich, Joanna Batt, and Maleka Donaldson.
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Season 2 Episode 7: Because Learning is Magical
Dr. Dave chats with self-compassion teacher, professor, poet, and very dear friend, Dr. Marissa C. Knox. Marissa plays Teacher Feature Trivia to raise funds for two teachers' Donors Choose Projects. Learn more about Marissa and her work on her website: https://www.marissa-knox.com/
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Season 2 Episode 6: Compilation Episode of Funny Stories
This week's mini-episode is a compilation of 3 of the funniest teaching stories guests have shared on the I Still Believe in School Podcast. I hope it brings a smile to your face this week.
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Season 2 Episode 5: Because I Will Always Believe in Students
Dr. Dave chats with Dr. Joanna Batt – an award winning social studies teacher, professor, and researcher – who also happens to be one of his best friends from grad school. Joanna plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to support Ms. Thiesen's Donors Choose Project to get Lunar New Year materials for her...
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Season 2 Episode 4: Addressing Stress with Self-Compassion
Dr. Dave talks about the power of self-compassion for reducing feelings of stress and burnout among teachers, and how learning to be more self-compassionate can increase job satisfaction. He shares a simple self-compassion practice listeners can do while listening to the episode and shares…
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Season 2 Episode 3: Because I Believe in the Abilities of all our Disabled Students
Dave chats with veteran early childhood teacher,Leanne Switzer, who was also his next-door-classroom-neighbor from the Boston Public Schools. Leanne shares her insights from 20 years of being an inclusion teacher and plays Teacher Feature Trivia to help fundraise for the Josiah Quincy Elementary...
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Season 2 Episode 2 (mini): Trauma Informed Teaching Tips
Dr. Dave shares specific practices teachers can utilize to support children who may be experiencing trauma in general, and specifically as a result of the harmful actions of the current administration. Visit the I Still Believe in School website for additional resources shared in this episode.…
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Season 2 Episode 1: The Latin Teachers
In the season 2 premiere, Dr. Dave talks with his middle and high school Latin teachers, Mrs. Gayle Hightower and Mrs. Marilyn Archibald. They play Teacher Feature Trivia to get graphic novels of the Aeneid for Mr. Maguire's junior Latin students in Boston, MA.
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Mini-Episode 17: "If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out!"
In the Season 1 Finale of "I Still Believe in School" Dr. Dave shares how his love for music inspired him as a teacher and podcaster - he shares a recording from 2011 of his kindergarteners performing "If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out!" by Cat Stevens and teases the season 2 premiere episode…
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Episode 16: Because Literacy is a Powerful Tool for Transformation
Dr. Dave chats with long-time friend, veteran first-grade teacher, and former coworker, Beverly Friberg. She plays Teacher Feature Trivia to help support her elementary school's library - the same school where Dave taught kindergarten!
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Mini-Episode 15: My Funniest Teaching Story
Dr. Dave shares his funniest teaching story from his time as a kindergarten teacher in the Boston Public Schools.
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Episode 14: Because Kids Need Their Own Place to Put the Big Things on Hold
Dave chats with BFF Bridget Joyce, a veteran high school teacher and current elementary school librarian. Bridget plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to get books centering neurodivergent characters for her school library.
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Mini-Episode 13: Lessons from LeVar Burton
In this mini-episode, Dr. Dave reflects on hopeful lessons learned from hearing actor and children's literacy advocate LeVar Burton speak at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children in Anaheim, CA the day after the election. Dave shares three lessons...
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Episode 12: Because I Believe in Teachers & Students Celebrating Discovery Together
Dave chats with longtime friend, Kathleen Doyle – an award winning theater arts teacher, Fulbright recipient, costumer, puppeteer, climate and endangered animal activist. The play "Teacher Feature Trivia" to get theater supplies for Mrs. Cullen's Donors Choose project.
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Episode 11: Because I Believe we Owe it to Every Single Child...
Dave chats with veteran French teacher and friend James Sennette. James plays "teacher feature trivia" for Ms. Roman's Donors Choose project to get a translation device to use with her PreK-2 students and their families.
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Episode 10: Because of the Power of Community
Dave chats with Dr. Melissa Rojas Williams, a motherscholar, professor, and veteran bilingual teacher. Melissa plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to get culturally sustaining books for the classrooms libraries of teachers she worked with on her dissertation research (and matches the funds!).
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Episode 9: Because Schools can Nurture Children to Become Adults who Change the World
Dave chats with veteran elementary school and one of the first friends he made in the Boston Public Schools, Tara McDonough. Tara plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to get sensory room materials for her school, the Harvard Kent in Boston, MA.
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Episode 8: Because I Believe in Being an Advocate for Children and Their Families
NEW JINGLE ALERT all about how you can help the podcast! Dr. Dave talks with friend and award-winning veteran early childhood educator, Marissa Thornton Samih. She plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to get cooking supplies for her students.
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Episode 7: Because I Love the Written Word
Dr. Dave Barry talks with educator, curriculum specialist, and friend, Chrysta Naron, founder of the non-profit Read The Room. Chrysta plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to raise funds for "Read the Room" to continue her work in bringing early literacy to children, teachers, families, and communities...
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Episode 6: It's an Opportunity for Equality
Dr. Dave Barry talks with his friend and research collaborator, Katie Quirin Manwiller, who is an assistant professor and education librarian. Katie plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to support Mrs. Reedy's Donors Choose project to get books centering neurodiverse characters for her PreK-2 students.
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Episode 5: Because Children are Children
Dr. Dave Barry talks with his high school chorus and chamber choir director, Cathie Rowe, and plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to support Mrs. Stading's Donors Choose project to get culturally inclusive music for her K-8 chorus students.
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Episode 4: Because I Believe in Teachers
Dr. Dave Barry talks with friend and public health educator, Dr. Rebecca Rich, and plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to support Ms. Woods' Donors Choose project to get hygiene products for her middle school students.
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Episode 3: Because we Have an Opportunity Every Single Day...
Dr. Dave Barry chats with friend, colleague, research collaborator, and former early grades teacher, Dr. Daris McInnis, and plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" for Ms. Murphy's Donors Choose Project to get nap-time pillows for her Pre-K students.
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Episode 2: Because it's an Extension of Democracy
Dr. Dave Barry chats with his middle and high school theater director and teacher, Lenore Grunko, and plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" for Ms. Wallace's Donors Choose Project to get hand drums for her Pre-K-2 students.
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Mini Intro-Episode: Because I Believe in Gen-Z
Mini Intro-Episode to the "I Still Believe in School" Podcast with Dr. Dave Barry.
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Episode 1: Because I do Believe in us
Dr. Dave Barry is joined by longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Maleka Donaldson and plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to support Ms. Marten's Donor's Choose Project for flexible classroom seating.
About this show
"I Still Believe in School" is a podcast by Dr. Dave Barry, an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at West Chester University of PA. Dave was a Kindergarten and Pre-K teacher for over 10 years and gets how stressful teaching is (he even wrote a book about it), but is trying to focus on what's going well in schools by sharing wisdom from the best educators he knows to add some positivity to the narrative about teaching. Guests of the show play games to fundraise for classrooms. Opinions expressed on the show are Dave's & his guests' and do not represent any employer/entity.
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