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Lasting Learning

by David Schmittou

Discussing the imperfections of our journeys.‬‪Sharing the obstacles we shape into opportunities.‬‪Focusing on the focus.‬‪This is Lasting Learning!‬In this raw, uncut, unscripted podcast we explore ways to make learning last. We talk to people who have found what matters. We talk to difference makers.This isn’t a show about gimmicks and tricks. It’s a show about learning that lasts.

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  1. Episode 234- Amber Miller returns to inspire and remind us that our circle of influence begins with us

    Amber Miller originally came on the show in the spring of 2021 (Episode 170) to tell her story of going from drunk and broke to no longer living a life wasted. Now she is back to tell the continuation of her story and how she finds meaning in every interaction and every experience. Follow her...

  2. 233-Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez believes that sometimes confidence matters more than competence.

    Follow Amy's journey: @Dr AmyMP or @drgrowtoknow Learn more about Dave: https://schmittou.net

  3. 232- Connie Hamilton returns to talk about AI, questioning, leadership, collaboration and all things great teachers do.

    Learn more about Connie by visiting: https://www.conniehamilton.org/ You can listen to her other appearance on this podcast by checking out Episode 88: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-schmittou/episodes/Episode-88--Connie-Hamilton-shares-how-to-Hack-questioning-e70klr Learn more…

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  4. 231-Nadia Bennett is helping us understand what happens "When Brown Girls Lead"

    Learn more about Nadia at: https://www.nadiabennett.com/ [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/whenbrowngi... Learn more about Dave: https://schmittou.net

  5. 230-Moshe Fried is changing the "game" of education with Classtars and kids are engaged in the process.

    Learn more about Classtars at:www.classtars.com www.instagram.com/classtars ClasStars for iOS (iPad): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/classtars/id1343614499 ClasStars for Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pnqsys.Classtars&hl=en_US ClasStars for Windows (Tablet...

  6. 229-Katherine Babcock spent four decades of her life fighting for who she is today.

    Learn more about Katherine and her shop at: https://www.SargentBubbles.com https://www.instagram.com/SargentBubbles https://www.facebook.com/SargentBubbles Learn more about Dave at: https://schmittou.net

  7. 228- Daniel Dluzneski shares his thoughts on how to keep students and staff safe in times of crisis and emergency

    Connect with Daniel on his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldluzneski/ Learn more about Dave at: https://schmittou.net

  8. 227-Cindy Gersch explains why she would rather have a dime than ten pennies

    Find Cindy at: https://cindygersch.com/ or on social media @716girlinatl Learn more about Dave at: https://schmittou.net

  9. 226-Dr. Phil Hickman shares his solution to America's reading crisis (Plabook- AI supported reading assessment and intervention)

    Check out: http://www.plabookeducation.com/ for more information. Learn more about Dave at: https://schmittou.net Register for the SBG webinar at: https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5

  10. 225-Kenra Henry shares her powerful healing journey from love and loss to self discovery.

    Kenra welcomes you to reach out to her. You can connect with her through her website, www.calmingchaos.support, or via email at [email protected]. Kenra also offers a healing journal available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4MN1GDH Learn more about Dave:...

  11. 224-Heidi Dennis reminds us we are not broken and anxiety is a teacher, not an enemy.

    SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5 Learn more about Heidi Dennis, and order her book, at: https://www.heididennislpc.com/ Learn more about Dave at: https://schmittou.net

  12. 223-Bold Humility- an audio recording- Chapters 9 and 10

    SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

  13. 222-Bold Humility- an audio recording- Chapter 8

    SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

  14. 221-Bold Humility- an audio recording- Chapter 7

    SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

  15. 220-Bold Humility- an audio recording- Chapter 6

    SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

  16. 219-Bold Humility- an audio recording-Chapter 5

    SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

  17. 218-Bold Humility- an audio recording- Chapter 4

    SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

  18. 217-Bold Humility- an audio recording-Chapter 3

    SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

  19. 216-Bold Humility-an audio recording- Chapter 2

    SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

  20. 215-Bold Humility-an audio recording- Chapter 1

    SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

  21. 214-Bold Humility- an audio recording- The Introduction

    SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

  22. 213- Beth Napleton reminds us that all leadership is really the art of eliminating surprises.

    SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Learn more about Beth at: https://www.bethnapleton.com/ Learn more about Dave at: https://schmittou.net

  23. 212-Opening Pandora's Box- Assessment in America

    Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net Cited references: https://www.ojp.gov/files/archives/pressreleases/2022/doj-awards-almost-190-million-grants-support-school-safety...

  24. 211-Liz and Nancy Jorgensen tell us why they chose to write together and what it's like to have a Gold Medal in the family.

    Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net Find the book on Amazon: Gwen Jorgensen: USA's First Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete Purchase signed copies: https://www.booksco.com/signed-copy-gwen-jorgensen Free educator guide: https://download.m-m-sports.com/extras/GwenJorgensen/Teacher_Guide.pdf…

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  25. 210-Amber Harper explains why being burned in can help us from burning out.

    Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net Check out more from Amber at: https://www.burnedinteacher.com/ https://www.instagram.com/burnedinteacher/ Find her book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Teacher-Burnout-Empowered-Challenge/dp/1948212226

  26. 209-InetgratED shares how to disrupt, develop, and integrate education.

    Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net Join the IntegratED community: https://www.integratedk12.com/

  27. 208- Dr. Jen Forristal guides us through The Umbrella Effect and how we can teach our kids to cope with the rains of life.

    Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net Grab a copy of The Umbrella Effect here: https://www.amazon.com/Umbrella-Effect-Raising-Adaptable-Stressful/dp/1544533705 Find all of Dr. Forristal's resources at The Umbrella Project:...

  28. 207-Mark Jordan Shares His Life And The Power That Comes When We Unravel

    Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net "You can have almost anything, but you can't have everything." Learn more at: https://www.unravelgroups.com/

  29. 206- Grin and "Bear" It- Part 2- Why does it all matter?

    Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net In this episode, Dave Schmittou and Katelynn Giordano debate whether we should all just "stay in our lane" and keep our mouths shut or speak up. Why should we get into these difficult conversations and how do we do it? What happens when we don't speak...

  30. 205-Miriam Plotinsky explains why hovering and being a helicopter teacher limits student potential.

    Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net Miriam is an Instructional Specialist from Maryland. In this episode, Miriam explains how to maximize student curiosity and learning by hovering less and teaching more. Grab a copy of Teach More, Hover Less: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324019879...

  31. 204-Grin and "Bear" It- Part 1- Is Reading Overrated?

    Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net In this episode, Dave Schmittou and Katelynn Giordano debate whether reading is overrated in schools. They demonstrate what it's like to agree to disagree and yet still have the utmost respect for each other. Based in part on their book, Poking the…

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  32. Episode 203- Erin Mengeu explains why slowing down is often the fastest route to success.

    Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net Follow Erin online at: https://betheirdifference.com/ Find her book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Erin-Mengeu/e/B09TL8SP2D

  33. Episode 202- A Focus on the Focus Keynote Presentation

    Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net In this episode, Dave invites us to one of his recent virtual keynote presentations. As he shares with this group of more than 100 educators, tasked with bringing engaging instruction into their classrooms with the assistance of technology, Dave…

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  34. Episode 201- An Educational MINDfield episode- Final thoughts

    Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net In this episode, Dave shares his remaining mindfield thoughts. Connect with Dave at: [email protected] @daveschmittou

  35. Episode 200- An Educational MINDfield episode- Correlation does NOT equal causation

    Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net In this episode, Dave explores the error we make when we believe that past practice predicts future performance. Connect with Dave at: [email protected] @daveschmittou

  36. Episode 199- An Educational MINDfield Episode. Labeling Assessments as Formative OR Summative is Educational Malpractice

    Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net In this episode, Dave tackles a practice that has picked up steam in virtually every school in America. When we don't actually read the research and only apply the Cliffs Notes version, we can get so much wrong. Labeling assignments formative or...

  37. Episode 198- An Educational MINDfield episode: Being Too Tired to Change is the Reason to Change

    In this Educational MINDfield episode, you are challenged to chip away at anything that gets in the way of your primary purpose. Focus on the focus.

  38. Epsiode 197- An Educational MINDfield episode- College is OVERRATED.

    In this episode, Dave Schmittou shares why he believes college is not for everyone....as a matter of fact, it may only be for the few. The average American is stuck paying off student loans for 21.1 years. The average American transitions careers every 4.5 years. Feel free to share your thoughts...

  39. Episode 196- An Educational MINDfield episode: Standardized Tests are NOT the Problem

    In this episode, Dave Schmittou shares why he believes the argument against standardized testing is the wrong argument to be having. The accountability, sorting and selecting, the labeling, the judging are all tremendous problems attributed to standardized tests, but it's not the tests that are…

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  40. Episode 195- Pamela Hall shares why she focuses on teaching what matters most and how that has helped her find success for more than 30 years.

    Pam Hall explains: * Teaching in Pig Country * Teaching Engineering in Elementary * Finding Success in Year 33 * How to Focus on What's Important Follow Pamela's journey at: https://www.pamhall2inspire.com/

  41. Episode 194-Emily Paschall is in sweet home Alabama, but she is changing the world of education.

    Follow Emily on Twitter and IG at: @emilyapaschall Check out Emily's book at: https://www.amazon.ca/Eyes-Culture-Multiply-Excellence-School/dp/1734890827/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=emily+paschall&qid=1632358236&sr=8-1

  42. Episode 193-Tim Stephenson joins Lasting Learning for an "out of this world" conversation.

    Tim is an astronomy teacher from British Columbia, Canada, teaching kids about the universe and their place in this world. Follow Tim on Twitter: @astrostephenson Check out Tim's website at: https://astrostephenson11.wixsite.com/beyond-the-sky Check out Tim's books at:...

  43. Episode 192- Jacqueline Martinez reminds us all to use our voice and fight for the things that matter most.

    Follow Jacqueline on Tik Tok and Instagram: @la.texas.edvocate

  44. Episode 191- Chelsea Nicolino is on a quest towards mastery and she is embracing the stumbles along the way.

    Follow Chelsea on Instagram: @justateacherfromakron Follow Chelsea on Twitter: @ChelseaNicolino

  45. Episode 190- Ray Porten is a legacy maker and destiny shaper.

    Ray Porten is a principal, father, and legacy shaper in northern Illinois.

  46. 189- Jillian DuBois reminds us that picking up the "broken" may be our calling in life.

    Follow Jillian online at: https://jilliandubois.com/ and on Twitter at: @JillDuBois22

  47. 188-Robin Shrum shares how she creates a culture of "family" everywhere she works.

    Follow Robin on Twitter at: @PrincipalWWR

  48. 187-Jake Kheel joins from the Dominican Republic to discuss how he has built a business and a movement around sustainability and sharing.

    Follow Jake on his journey: http://jakekheel.com Find Jake's book at: https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Sleeping-Giant-Unlocking-Business/dp/1544520123

  49. 186- Rhea Watson, The Scholarship Doctor, explains why going to college DEBT FREE is the new American Dream.

    Connect with Rhea at: https://myscholarshipsolutions.com/

  50. 185- David Frangiosa explains what he means by "going gradeless" and how it transformed his classroom...and his baseball team.

    Continue to connect with David at: Twitter: @DavidFrangiosa www.reimaginedschools.com

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Discussing the imperfections of our journeys.‬‪Sharing the obstacles we shape into opportunities.‬‪Focusing on the focus.‬‪This is Lasting Learning!‬In this raw, uncut, unscripted podcast we explore ways to make learning last. We talk to people who have found what matters. We talk to difference makers.This isn’t a show about gimmicks and tricks. It’s a show about learning that lasts.

HOSTED BY

David Schmittou

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education

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