PODCAST · education
The Second Question
by Martin Silverman
A podcast for educators and those who love education. Each episode explores how we become the best educator we can be...so we can be the answer to the second question.
Episodes
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Katie Miglin - Connecting Curriculum and Educators Around the World
Katie Miglin was a former classroom teacher of 13 years in the middle school setting. She taught 7th grade for all thirteen years with a few sections of 6th and 8th grade sprinkled throughout. Her experience includes teaching Writing and Math. During her time in the schools, Katie has held a...
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Hedreich Nichols - Small Bites Create Big Change
Hedreich Nichols is an author, educator, and consultant helping educators and districts amplify the voices of all students. Hedreich’s YouTube series and podcast, SmallBites, further help campuses amplify student voices by focusing on equity in education. Between SmallBites and her work as a...
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Joshua Stamper - Helping Aspiring Leaders to Find Their Talents
Joshua Stamper initially used his artistic talent, creativity and original ideas as a professional graphic designer. He then transitioned to inspiring students to utilize their imagination and creative expression in public education. Being unsuccessful as a student growing up, Joshua never…
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Dr. Frank Buck - Take Control and Ease Your Mind...Organize!
Most people are overwhelmed by the amount of paper and digital information in their lives. Frank Buck makes organization easy so you can increase productivity, decrease stress, and enjoy life. Global Gurus ranked Frank #1 in the world in the "Time Management" category for 2019, 2020, 2021, and...
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Arnie Ayala - Empowering Families through Developing Leadership
Arnie Ayala been an educator for 27 years. He is a former high school history teacher, middle school and high school principal. Currently, he is the proud principal of Mariposa Elementary in Ontario, California. Arnie is a leader in promoting the Family Leadership Institute (FLI). His work with…
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Kyle Hill - Get RechargED, Educators!
School was a struggle for Kyle Hill. In fact, as someone with undiagnosed ADHD, school was more of a chore than an opportunity. Due to his own experiences with academic and behavior challenges, Kyle decided to become an elementary, special education teacher to support students with their own…
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Todd Nesloney - Strategic Leadership...Because Kids Deserve It!
Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership at the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association. He is also the Director of Lead On under the Get Your Teach On umbrella. He has been recognized by the White House, John C Maxwell, The Center for Digital Education…
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P J Cabrera - Communication is the Key!
PJ Cabrera is an award-winning educator and leader in scholastic journalism, with over 10 years of experience in journalism education and education-specific communication. Not only is he involved with state and national journalism boards, but he’s been an adjunct professor of communication for...
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Jon Konen - It's All About the Culture
Jon Konen is a high school principal and freelance writer in Columbia Falls, Montana. He has been a superintendent and has taught most all grade levels K-6, and has been an instructional coach. In addition, he has been an elementary and middle principal. As a 5th grade teacher, in 2010 Jon won…
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Breana Piles - Supporting ALL Learners in San Antonio
With over a decade in education, all of it working with students at risk and in special education, Breana has seen, heard, and probably smelled it all. Right now she works as a coordinator of MTSS, creating systems and processes to support the academic, behavioral, and emotional well-being of all...
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Celebrating the 50th Episode of The Second Question!
So excited to share some updates and clips from past episodes as a celebration of the 50th episode of The Second Question...and on the podcast's 2nd birthday! Join me as we hear some great moments from the past two years including clips from: Dave McPartlin Joe Sanfelippo Trevor Timmerberg…
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Tim Stephenson - Science 360 from Beautiful British Columbia
Everybody is born a scientist, Tim Stephenson says. In his work as a teacher, he shapes science teaching to encourage students to engage in science 24 hours a day. At the same time, he is a proponent of information and communications technologies, and was writing about their benefits in the early...
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Ian Timbrell - For the Love of Grammar and Equity in Wales
Ian has been a teacher for 15 years and a deputy head teacher for 5 years in Wales, in the UK. In January 2023, Ian will be setting up his own education consultancy, and will be launching Timbrell Education in January 2023, where he will share his passion for equality and support schools with...
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Alfonso "Fonz" Mendoza - Creating An EdTech Life!
Excited to bring you the brilliant Alfonso "Fonz" Mendoza from the beautiful Rio Grande Valley in South Texas! Alfonso Mendoza Jr. holds a Masters in Educational Technology and is in his third year of doctoral studies where his focus is Educational Technology. He has 11 years of experience as a...
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Darrin Peppard - Connecting Leaders on the Road to Awesome
I'm excited to bring you this chat with my friend Darrin Peppard. Darrin is a leadership expert focused on organizational culture and climate, and coaching growing emerging leaders. Darrin is the author of the book Road to Awesome: Empower, Lead, Change the Game. He is also the host of the…
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Miguel Gonzales - Home Grown Leadership
Welcome back to Season 3 of The Second Question! My guest is Miguel (Mikey) Gonzales, a 2nd year Assistant Principal at Veteran's Memorial HS in San Antonio. Mikey is a homegrown guy...went to school in the neighborhood and is thrilled to be giving back to the community. Mikey says: I have been…
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Mike Earnshaw - Being True to Yourself to be Successful
Mike Earnshaw is a husband, father, educator, writer, blogger, podcaster and presenter from Illinois. He is an elementary principal that strives to provide a positive and enriching culture for his students and staff through authentic experiences. Mike is the author of the Edu Culture Cookbook, a...
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Erik Francis - Finding the True Depth of Knowledge
Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S., is an international author, educator, presenter, and professional development provider. He has over 25 years of experience in education working as a classroom teacher, a site administrator, an education program specialist for a state education agency, and a trainer…
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Jillian DuBois - Imparting Joy from Florida
Jillian is an invested elementary educator in Clearwater, Florida. Her passion is to infuse joy to students and those in educational leadership by focusing efforts on listening, serving, and growing. She uses her voice to foster hope to celebrate equity and empathy. She is a children’s book…
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Carly Spina - Amplifying the Value of Multilingual Student Education
Carly Spina has 15 years of experience in Multilingual Education, including her service as an EL teacher, a third-grade bilingual classroom teacher, and a district-wide Multilingual Instructional Coach. She is currently a multilingual education specialist at the Illinois Resource Center…
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LaKeyseah Brennan - Inspiring and Mentoring in Columbia, SC
LaKeyseah (Kesa) Brennan is a high school English teacher in Columbia, South Carolina. She is passionate about creating positive relationships with students, and as an aspiring administrator, she sees the value of mentorship and connections. Kesa is joyful and enthusiastic! You are definitely…
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Dave McPartlin - Daring to Dream in Fleetwood, England
Dave McPartlin is the Head Teacher at Flakefleet Primary School in Fleetwood, England. He is passionate about providing experiences for his students that allow them to dare to dream of what is possible for them in the world. His willingness to create these experiences led his students to compete...
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Dan Edwards - Building Community as a Priority in Leicester
Dan Edwards is an elementary school principal in Leicester, England. He is an avid runner, writer, and speaker...dedicated to building and preserving community in his school. About Dan: From working in education, my experience has led me from a world of teaching a timetable of GCSEs and A-Levels…
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Josh Tovar - Finding Pathways to Student Success
Josh Tovar is a devoted family man and educator currently living and working in Garland, Texas, but originally from El Paso. Josh is committed to finding the most effective and innovative paths to success for the students at Memorial Parkway Academy. By developing strong relationships, he is able...
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Kristi Everhart - Bringing the Heart for Teaching
Kristi Everhart is an educator and podcaster from the great state of Texas! She endeavors to amplify the stories of educators who try to get the the heart of teaching. Follow her podcast Our Heart for Teaching wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with Kristi on Twitter @aheartforteaching
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Joe Sanfelippo - The Importance of Telling Your Story (Go Crickets!)
Joe Sanfelippo is an author, speaker, parent, husband, and expert communicator from Wisconsin. In his role as superintendent in Fall Creek, Joe sets his goal to amplify the mission of his staff and students, while ensuring that the good things that happen at school are shared outside of the...
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Brian Miller - Constellation Thinking from beautiful Montana
Brian Miller is an elementary principal, husband, father, writer, and outdoors-lover in beautiful Montana. He publishes a weekly reflection that you really want to read on his website Brian T. Miller Stories Matter (millerbrian.com). Connect with him through that venue!
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Mel Aveling - Taking the Leap in International Education and Technology
Mel Aveling is an Australian educator who has made the bold leap of teaching internationally...first in Taiwan, and now in Colombia. Her passion for immersing in cultures, and using technology to move her math teaching forward is impressive and inspiring. Get to know Mel A, and connect with her…
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Dave Schmittou - Bringing that Big Dave Energy from Florichigan
Dave Schmittou does as he would say, "all the things". He is a husband, father, writer, teacher, thinker, doer, runner, consultant...the list goes on. Dave is a man who makes you think, and he is one of my favorite people. In this episode we talk about his roles, advice he would give an educator...
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Ryan Scott - The Dewey Ducks and Other BigEd Ideas
Ryan Scott is a husband, girl dad x4, educator, writer, podcaster, bourbon enthusiast, fitness proponent, and outdoorsman. I'm proud to call him my friend! His podcast The BigEd Idea is a proud new member of the Teach Better Podcast network! In this episode we talk about the switch between...
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A.J. Bianco - Taking the Time to Reflect
AJ Bianco is not only a husband, father, and middle school AP, he's also a sports enthusiast who hosts or co-hosts several podcasts (ReflectED, The Chase for 28). He is passionate about reflecting on his experiences and encourages others to do the same. He also looks just like Jimmy Garoppolo!...
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Hal Bowman - Reconnecting with your "Why?"
Hal Bowman is the MAN! He is a father, husband, inspirer, lover of educators, and overall a brilliant and accomplished guy. Hal is the direct reason this podcast exists...he took the time to teach and inspire not just me, but several other podcasters and writers to pursue our passions. In this...
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Derrick Conley - The Drive to Create the Best School in East Texas
Despite some technical glitches, I know you will enjoy listening to this episode with the dynamic Derrick Conley, an Executive Principal in Pine Tree ISD in Longview, Texas! Derrick knows culture-building, and his enthusiasm for students and teachers is evident. Connect with Derrick on Twitter...
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Trevor Timmerberg - Faith, Education and Leadership (and a Triathlon for good measure)
Trevor Timmerberg's Twitter bio reads: Faith Driven - Education - Leadership - Service. Trevor is a HS Asst Principal in Louisville, Kentucky, a Commissioned Officer in the Army National Guard, a Doctoral Student, and so much more! Join me as we meet this fascinating and inspiring man who also...
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Kelle Lofton - The Future of Mentoring Leaders
Kelle Lofton is a heart-filled leader who is looking to give back to the community through mentoring leaders as she works to implement a Leadership Academy for young students. Hear her story here...she's incredible! You can connect with Kelle at [email protected]
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Priscilla Alfaro - Vision Inspired by "Granny"
Priscilla Alfaro is the new principal at Wagner HS in San Antonio, TX. She is a mom, a wife, an educator, and a visionary, grounded in the lessons she learned from her favorite teacher...a story you won't want to miss. Hear Priscilla's leadership journey and reach out to connect with her at...
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Love and Legacy with Ray Porten
Ray Porten is a phenomenal person...a family man, an educator, a blogger, a podcaster, and an awesome friend to many. Hear his story of love, education, and legacy...I promise you it will be worth the time spent! You can connect with Ray on all social media @raymondporten
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23 and Me - Daniel Martinez...Principal of Two Schools!
Daniel Martinez is a father, and educator, a writer, and all around great guy...one of my best friends, and former APs from here in beautiful San Antonio, Texas. He is currently principal of both Karnes City Primary and Sides Elementary in Karnes City, Texas (about 70 miles SE of San Antonio). We...
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The Amazing Alex Valencic - Professional Learning Guru
Alex Valencic is a husband, educator, Eagle Scout, and Proud Pretzel working as the Professional Learning Coordinator for the Freeport, Illinois schools. Alex has a wide variety of interests, and is uniquely reflective and collaborative. He also has a unique spin on his answer to the Second...
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Going Gradeless with Dave Frangiosa
Dave Frangiosa is a husband, father, and high school science educator from New Jersey. He is passionate about education and specifically has been exploring the improvement of grading policies. In this episode we talk about his ideas and how education is improved when the effort and work are...
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20/20 Vision with Dr. Dana Goodier
Dr. Dana Goodier is a Colorado educator, a parent, a writer/blogger, and host of Out of the Trenches, a podcast that brings you interesting guests that tell their stories of changing mindset as they move out of the trenches where they are, to where they need to be! You can connect with Dana on...
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Hey Nineteen - Empowering Educators with Daliene Hendon
Daliene Hendon is a student, educator, and community engager here in San Antonio, Texas. In our interview she talks about the spark that got her interested in participatory governance, and she tells us about her involvement with an organization called Girls on the Run, which seeks to empower…
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18 and an Adult - The Second Question turns 18 with Debbie Tannenbaum
Join me as I talk tech with Debbie Tannenbaum...Tech Coach, blogger, author, and now business owner from Northern Virginia! Debbie tells us how overcoming her own fears propelled her to do things she never thought she would. Great message from a dynamic educator! #transformation You can connect...
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Episode 17.5 - Celebrations and Reflections
I wanted to take this week to share some celebrations and reflections on the first 17 episodes of The Second Question! Look for the podcasts I mention on your favorite podcast platforms: * Livin That Online School Life by Ray, Owen, and Leo Porten * This Ranger Life by the students at Salinas...
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The Edge of Seventeen - Honoring our Administrative Professionals with the Women of the Salinas Office
Happy Administrative Professionals Week! In this episode I get to interview the women who are the face and the voice of Salinas Elementary School, the administrative support staff that run the office, answer the phones, greet visitors, take temperatures daily, register new families, order…
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Sweet Sixteen with Dr. Kristin Saunders
Kristin Saunders is a dynamic and successful elementary school principal, and one of my favorite colleagues and friends. In this episode she talks about managing through some chaos and some of the "wonderful side effects" that come from leading through change. Kristin can be reached at:...
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15 Minutes of Fame with Dan St. Romain
Dan is a national educational consultant who provides staff development and consultative services to educators K-12. Dan is passionate about helping individuals shift their perspective on behavior, understanding the best ways to provide support given the challenges posed in today’s society. He...
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14K Gold from Livia Chan
Livia Chan is an educator passionate about community, teaching, leading, and lifelong learning. She truly believes in the power of connection and thoroughly enjoys building relationships by reaching out with kindness and gratitude. Livia lives by the belief that it is through every interaction…
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Lucky Thirteen with Todd Bloomer
Todd Bloomer is the proud principal of Winston Churchill High School in beautiful San Antonio, Texas. Todd is a passionate educator who wants to create a culture where voices are valued, and staff, students, and families are motivated to be part of the school community. Listen as Todd tells us…
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The Dozenth Episode - Advocacy with Sophie Torres
Join me as we discuss political advocacy with Raise Your Hand Texas Regional Advocacy Director, Sophie Torres. Sophie is a San Antonio native, and former VP in the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She currently works to support public education through political advocacy here in the…
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A podcast for educators and those who love education. Each episode explores how we become the best educator we can be...so we can be the answer to the second question.
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Martin Silverman
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