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Teacher Answers
by Sam Griffin
Hi, I'm Sam Griffin, host of the Teacher Answers Podcast, a 29-year veteran high school math and science teacher, and an examiner of the teenage brain. Come with me as we tackle current issues and take questions from current high school teenagers and answer them in the most no-nonsense, practical, helpful way possible. Take this with you on your drive to work or walk in the park and hear what actual teens are thinking. This show is full of helpful suggestions for teens, teachers, and parents. Listen as we find out why high school students do what they do.
Episodes
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S4|EP 4 Motivation with Alicia Hurps
It's my pleasure to bring you this awesome interview all about motivation, health, diet and exercise featuring Alicia Hurps our school's Exercise Science Sports Medicine instructor. We get deep into the weeds of all these topics and hear Alicia's answers to my silly happy fun time questions.…
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S4|EP 3 Chat Bubble Theory
It has taken me 2 years to figure this out, but I finally have an answer to how the pandemic has changed current students. I believe this is profound and once you understand my chat bubble theory, you'll see evidence of it every time you interact with teenagers. Joining me on this episode is…
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S4|EP 2 Focusing on yourself is ok!
I put three questions from high school students together into this episode that addresses the issue of not letting friends drag you under. The questions are Should I make decisions to better myself or to make others feel good about themselves, can my happiness determine my success, and Is cutting...
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S4|EP1 5 Things you can do to almost guarantee an A
In an activity at the beginning of the new year, I asked students to list their classes and the grades they'd like to receive in those classes. Then I asked them to write three things they could do to earn that grade. I compiled their answers and picked the top 5. In this podcast, you'll also…
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S3|EP 9 Do calculators hinder problem solving?
Should students use calculators? When should they use calculators? Do they over-rely on calculators? Do we teach math right? Find out how math should be taught like martial arts. It's the perfect system.
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S3|EP 8 When you are stuck in a rut
Here are several questions from actual high school students. How do you get unstuck when you are in a rut and feel like you can't complete a project? The answer to that one is between the answers. Enjoy!
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S3|EP 7 The 3 most important things teachers should do this year
It's back to school time 2020 - pandemic started - heard about a school that had a graduation for the 2020 students. Good on them. 2021 - The mask year 2022- the normal year filled with learning gaps, online/in-person teaching, and quarantines 2023 - Let's call this one back to normal. - so what…
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S3|EP 6 Is your perspective off?
Life is rough no doubt about it. Sometimes it's really, really bad. I don't want to downplay how bad someone may have it but many times though our perspective gets off and our imagination takes over making life seem way worse than it really is. Is your perspective off? Come with me in this…
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S3|EP 5 How to best work in groups
This is the manual and pretty much the exact speech I gave my classes on how to work in groups of 3 and 4. If you get this wrong you have nothing but a big waste of time. Students struggle with group work - this will help.
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S3|EP 4 When I stop caring about school - Red alert show
S3|EP 4 Red alert show - What do I do when I stop caring about school? It's so easy to get behind, let it pile up, lose motivation, and feel like you can't catch up. Then you can reach the point of saying that it's not even worth it. This is a warning light. This episode is your game plan to…
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S3|EP 3 Respect and how to earn it
Respect is the hardest thing to gain quickly and the easiest thing to lose quickly. Why do we respect some people and not others? Do the things in this podcast and you'll most definitely build quality respect with people.
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S3|EP 2 The benefits of telling someone NO
No one likes to be told no. No one likes telling other people no, especially your own kids. However, being told no and learning to tell others no may be what the world needs most right now. Let's take a journey together with this podcast episode and find out the 7 benefits of telling someone NO....
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S3 EP 1 7 ways to make 2022 better
Welcome to Season 3! Some of the seven involve working with each other, some involve working on yourself. None of which are easy. The hell with easy. We can make this coming year better than the last two. Here are seven things that you can do immediately, that I believe will help. Take a breath,...
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S2|EP 66 Dude, be kind - with Kim Tatman
I have your new year’s resolution for ya. How about being outrageously kind to people? The world would instantly become a better place. Come with Kim Tatman and me as we talk about the “Dude, be kind” movement and her huge successes in spreading kindness across the country. If you liked this...
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S2|EP 65 Kim Tatman - The social media footprint
In this episode, we get to know public information coordinator Kim Tatman. Come with us as we talk about her life journey and her amazing work. Kim is the person behind the "Dude Be Kind" movement. There is so much wisdom in this episode including very eye-opening information about the importance...
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S2|EP 64 Being Successful -with Alexis Stokes and Taylor Hites
Special guests Alexis Stokes and Taylor Hites join me discussing 5 questions that they picked out. This fun episode will make you smile and maybe think about the meaning of success differently. As always thanks for listening and sharing this with friends.
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S2|EP 63 How do I reduce negative self talk?
How do you stop beating yourself up? 1. Act like you are counseling someone else that is coming to you with those concerns. a. You wouldn't say stuff as you suck, you loser, you are never going to be able to do that. b. You would be supportive but in a real way. 2. Stop saying you are the only…
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S2|EP 62 Gen Z! Part 2: The weaknesses of Gen Z
Teachers and parents may want to study this. This is an eye-opening episode for anyone working with students in school. Hear the words of current high school students, as they describe their weaknesses. I promise anyone listening to this will learn something about school-age students. Do NOT miss...
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S2|EP 61 Gen Z!! Part 1: The strengths of Gen Z
I asked over a hundred high school juniors and seniors, "What are the strengths and weaknesses of your generation -Generation Z? This episode will go over the strengths of generation Z in the words of actual teenagers. This will be continued in the following episode with the weaknesses. If you…
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S2|EP 60 Why are people easily offended now?
Why do people get offended so easily now compared to a couple of generations ago? Let's take a look at Generation X and some of the differences between now and then. Sit back and enjoy this episode. Why? People who are easily offended have the victim mindset (See S1|EP 25) Everything is negative...
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S2|EP 59 Math apps that allow you to cheat yourself out of learning
Not only do we all now have calculators in our pockets, but we have apps that will do complex math for us. Is this awesome? Is this a big problem? Find out how I recommend dealing with apps that allow students to cheat themselves out of learning. If you enjoy my show please consider saying thanks...
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S2|EP 58 How can I get the most out of my senior year?
Will there be a generation C? Are students different after going through the last two years of remote/modified/hybrid/covid education? In this episode, I go over a course of action for any senior that is starting their last year of high school. This episode is also for teachers and parents, not...
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S2|EP 57 My 13 tastiest episodes you need to hear right now
If you are new to my podcast and don't want to go back and listen to all of them, I have something for you. If I had to pick a baker's dozen, these are my top 13 favorite podcasts that you should listen to right now. In this episode, I go over why they are special to me and why I know they will...
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S2|EP 56 Why you should and shouldn't question everything
This is a problem! There is enough information out there to find expert opinions on anything you want to think is true. The question is what is true? This may help you known when to question things and when to accept the truth. Sometimes we don't ask enough questions and sometimes we overthink...
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S2|EP 55 Where are they now? - Brianne Paisley
Join Brianne Paisley and me as we talk about her journey from being a 2006 high school graduate to now. Enjoy this inspiring story and learn how to take control of your future and make each day worth remembering.
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S2|EP 54 How do I deal with confrontation?
This episode focuses on confrontation and dealing with friends being mean. The questions are “How should I confront someone in the wrong without upsetting them or making them feel like I’m attacking them?” “How should I deal with animosity in the workplace?” Finally, “How do I deal with your...
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S2|EP 53 How do you know if you're happy with the way life turned out?
Life turning out sounds like a finish line to me. Does it ever really turn out? Is this just the end of a chapter? Also in this episode is "How can I make myself have reasonable goals rather than impossible dreams?" Good stuff on the way to or from work. Put it in your ears! Thanks as always for...
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S2|EP 52 See the 99% good in things
This episode answers a couple of questions about effective ways to listen to each other but arrives at not focusing on the little bit of bad in things. Instead, maybe we should see all of the 99% good in things and not hyper-focus on the negative. Would life be better? I'm not saying we should...
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S2|EP 51 How to start a podcast
Live from the Ohio ACTE Conference in Columbus Ohio! Starting a podcast can be super intimidating. From learning how to record, edit, what to say, avoiding getting stuck or saying something offensive, I go over all the ways to keep your head in the game. I was presenting a PowerPoint at the same...
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S2|EP 50 Why do some people not try very hard?
Do you look at life as a competition or are you finished racing? Come with me on this exploration of why some people do 10 times more than other people, and why that may be a good thing and a bad thing. Never forget to be content with what you have. Also in this episode, I take on the question of...
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S2|EP 49 Chris Smith - A post pandemic conversation
Chris Smith is a former student of mine that graduated fifteen years ago. After the "Where are they now interview," we continued our discussion and reflected on the class of 2020 and the way people behaved during the pandemic. Most importantly, we talk about what we learned from the "year out of...
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S2|EP 48 Negotiating with parents and belittling others
I think a child starts negotiating with a parent at the dinner table over vegetables. Everything is a negotiation. We even negotiate with ourselves. A student asked me, "What's the best approach to negotiating with parents?" Come with me and explore this answer. The bonus question on this show is...
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S2|EP 47 Where are they now? - Chris Smith
The Teacher Answers Podcast proudly brings you an interview with former student Chris Smith for the "where are they now" series. Chris graduated in 2005 from the Digital Media program and has gone on to work for many organizations including the Cleveland Browns. Join us for a wonderful...
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S2|EP 46 Why do I feel like I'm disappointing everyone?
When you walk into a room is your head down? Are you avoiding the eyes of other people? When you are worried about letting everyone else down you cannot do your best work. Always remember no one is perfect. Trying to be or expecting others to be is dooming yourself. Enjoy this episode with a cup…
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S2|EP 45 Why is volunteering so important? - with Robin McQuaid
Robin McQuaid has dedicated her life to education and has had the unique experience of working with high school students volunteering in the community with a variety of projects. Come with us and learn how volunteering and working with students outside of the classroom is extremely beneficial to...
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S2|EP 44 Should I take a gap year?
Is it better to wait a year before going to college? In this episode, I go over the pros and cons of taking a gap year.
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S2|EP 43 Where are they now? - Brooke Campbell
Graduating in 2006 from the practical nursing program, Brooke Campbell was then a true leader in her class, and now in the field of health care. Take a listen to one of my former students' 15-year journey from her senior year in my math class to today. I am so proud of Brooke as she is so...
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S2|EP 42 School > Sports > Work
Should work come before sports? Should I miss a student council meeting to finish up my classwork? What are the priority between work, school, and sports? In this episode we go into a logical discussion about these priorities and why School > Sports > Work is the answer in most scenarios. Listen…
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S2|EP 41 Where are they now? - Michael and Harley Palmer
In 2014 I had Michael and Harley as students in separate math classes and now they are married, successful parents. It's so wild to step into the time machine that is the "where are they now" series. For Michael and Harley, it's like going backward in time but for me, it's like going forward in...
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S2|EP 40 The 1 year anniversary show!
Happy one-year anniversary! Featured on this episode are questions from Cindy Price, David Mowry, Denny Polvinale, Nikki Bettinger, Shala Wallace, Shannon Kenily, J.C. Shively, Scott Webb, Jamie Harrop, and James Lehner. I especially like the answer to James' question at the end of the show.…
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S2|EP 39 Happy 100th Episode
HAPPY 100! On this milestone show I take rapid-fire questions from past guests I've had on the show including, John Howe, Maria Griffin, Alexis Hartnell, Mark Still, Sue Lake, Taylor Hites, Jalena Lasko, Sam Gianettino, and Matt Sheridan. Guestlist 1. Maria Griffin S1 EP 30- What is the biggest...
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S2|EP 38 A Graduation speech I would want to hear
Put yourself in the chairs of someone who graduated this year or last year. What would you want to hear? Well here is 16 minutes of what I would want and need to hear. Congratulations to all the 2020 and 2021 graduates! Here is my outline Congratulations Made it through the most difficult year of...
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S2|EP 37 Where are they now? - Morgan Mulligan
S2|EP 37 Where are they now? - Morgan Mulligan. Sit down with a former nursing student of mine from 2017 and hear her journey from vocational school nursing class to being a labor and delivery nurse. This is feel-good stuff for your ride to work. As always find all my shows at tapodcast.net..
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S2|EP 36 Matt Lutz, John Howe, Phil Snider - Police appreciation part 2
It is my pleasure to bring you an interview with Sheriff Matt Lutz, Deputy John Howe, and Criminal Justice instructor Phil Snider! These questions are unedited and taken from actual high school students. As we bring appreciation week to a close, this can live on and inspire those who wish to…
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S2|E35 Sheriff Matt Lutz - Police appreciation part 1
Welcome to Police Appreciation week! Leading off is the Muskingum County Sheriff, Matthew J. Lutz. I hope this interview helps people understand what it's like to be a Police officer. Join us for 40 minutes of talk ranging from the day the tigers escaped to the trying times of today. Thanks for...
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S2|EP 34 Where are they now? -James Lehner
The Teacher Answers Podcast proudly presents another episode in the where are they now series. I had James Lehner as a student in 2014 and was always impressed by his positive vibe, politeness, and respectful attitude. Hear this amazing story from going from what James calls being "slightly…
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S2|EP 33 The 7 best predictors of long term success
In this episode I answer the question, What is the best predictor of long term success? I dive into many lists and cross referenced them into what I believe is a good set of things to work on. Thank you so much for listening and supporting me through my efforts in podcasting. Be sure to check out...
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S2|EP 32 Jamie Harrop part 2 -Mentoring Teens
We continue our journey with the youth pastor and football coach Jamie Harrop in part 2 of our getting uplifted interview. In this episode, we go over topics involving teen mentoring and a set of off the rails happy fun-time questions you don't want to miss.
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S2|EP 31 Jamie Harrop - Getting uplifted part 1
Jamie Harrop is a youth pastor at Cornerstone Full Gospel Church and varsity assistant football coach at Philo High school. Join Jamie and me as we talk about the struggles of growing up and becoming an outstanding citizen and mentor to the youth of the community. This uplifting episode will…
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S2|EP 30 Rapid Fire questions with Alexis Hartnell
Alexis Hartnell joins me for some rapid-fire Q&A from the spring 2021 stack of student questions. The best explanation of why you should care what other people think of you and why you shouldn't care sometimes is featured in this episode. I call this "adjusting the shields" with people. Master…
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Hi, I'm Sam Griffin, host of the Teacher Answers Podcast, a 29-year veteran high school math and science teacher, and an examiner of the teenage brain. Come with me as we tackle current issues and take questions from current high school teenagers and answer them in the most no-nonsense, practical, helpful way possible. Take this with you on your drive to work or walk in the park and hear what actual teens are thinking. This show is full of helpful suggestions for teens, teachers, and parents. Listen as we find out why high school students do what they do.
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