The Teacher's Pep Rally
by The Teacher's Pep Rally
Welcome to the Teacher's Pep Rally. We often find ourselves having so many conversations about work and the education system that we thought it might be something you want to talk about too. Sometimes we peak behind the curtain to reveal the hard truths and struggles but this space is mostly to lift each other up, collaborate, and celebrate. So put on your spirit wear and grab a bleacher. Let's talk about life and learning!
Episodes
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S9 E130: Getting Ready for Summer Break - A Year in Review
As the school year wraps up, your TPR hosts Erin, Pete, and Fred gather one last time before summer to reflect on the amazing guests, meaningful conversations, and memorable moments from Seasons 8 and 9. From music-based coding and AI in the classroom to embracing play and student-centered...
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S9 E129: Revolutionizing Accessible Education with Music and AI
What happens when cutting-edge tech meets creative expression? In this episode of The Teacher's Pep Rally, we sit down with innovators Dr. Brian Magerko and Jason Freeman from Georgia Tech—the minds behind EarSketch, a free, web-based platform that teaches coding through music composition. With...
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S9 E128: Cultivating Curiosity. Illuminating Potential. Learn About Main Street PD
In this special episode of The Teacher's Pep Rally, we invite educators to get the inside scoop on Main Street PD, an inspiring professional development experience happening this summer in Orlando, FL! 💡 Hosts Erin and Pete (Fred was there in spirit!) welcome an incredible lineup of session...
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S9 E127: Coaching in the Classroom - A Student Centered Approach with Dr. Hopper
🎙️ New Episode! Coaching in the Classroom - A Student-Centered Approach with Dr. Linda Hopper What if the secret to transforming your classroom isn't more test prep—but more heart? 💡 In this inspiring episode, we welcome Dr. Linda Hopper, former teacher turned business coach and author of...
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S9 E126: Innovative Solutions for Aspiring Teachers
Get ready for an inspiring, energizing, and crucial conversation on the Teacher's Pep Rally Podcast! This episode features a powerhouse panel of passionate changemakers working to reshape the future of education. Join hosts Erin, Fred, and Pete as they sit down with: Demetrius Dove – National...
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S9 E125: Catching Up With The Teacher's Pep Rally
We're back! After a jam-packed season, the Teacher's Pep Rally Podcast crew—Erin, Fred, and Pete—are catching up on life, learning, and laughter. This episode is a behind-the-scenes reality check as we share the chaos, triumphs, and daily grind of being educators. Pete's world is a whirlwind with...
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S9 E124: Being a Band Director at a School
On this episode of The Teacher's Pep Rally Podcast, we're diving into the high-energy world of middle school band with the incredible Rachel Allen! A dedicated band director since 2005, Rachel doesn't just teach music—she builds a community of young musicians, ignites their passion, and helps…
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S9 E123: The Power of Equity in Education
In our latest episode of The Teacher's Pep Rally, we had the privilege of speaking with Max Gertz, an educator and EdTech enthusiast who believes in the transformative power of equity in education. Max shared his journey—from an English teacher captivated by the potential of technology to his…
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S9 E122: Teaching Students to Code
In this exciting episode of the Teacher's Pep Rally Podcast, we turn the spotlight on our very own Fred Aebli as he shares his passion for helping students learn to code! 🖥️💡 Fred takes us on an inspiring journey through his tech-filled career—from falling in love with Star Wars as a kid to...
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S9 E121 Transforming Communication in the Classroom with Arturo Guajardo
In this episode of the Teacher's Pep Rally Podcast, we had the honor of speaking with Arturo Guajardo, Director of K-12 Partnerships at Pocketalk. With over 31 years of experience as a bilingual educator and educational technology expert, Arturo shared his personal journey as an English language...
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S9 E120: Finding Motivation in the Middle of the School Year
Get ready for an inspiring episode of the Teacher's Pep Rally Podcast as we tackle the mid-year slump that educators everywhere know all too well! Hosts Erin King, Pete Bush, and Fred Aebli dive into the challenges of recharging motivation and maintaining momentum in the second half of the school...
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S8 E119: Wrapping Up 2024
As we close out an incredible 2024 on The Teacher's Pep Rally Podcast, Erin, Fred, and Pete gather to reflect on a season filled with heartfelt conversations, inspiring guests, and impactful moments. From exploring the vital role of early childhood education to the power of design thinking in...
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S8 E118: Mentors in Education
Calling all educators, aspiring mentors, and lifelong learners! 🎙️ The latest episode of the Teacher's Pep Rally Podcast is here, and it's one you can't afford to miss: "Mentors in Education" with the inspiring Earl Foster! In this episode: ✨ Earl shares heartfelt stories about the mentors who...
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S8 E117: The Importance of Early Childhood Education
In this heartfelt episode, the Teacher's Pep Rally welcomes Natalie Legg, a dedicated pre-kindergarten teacher and advocate for early childhood development. With six years of experience, Natalie shares her passion for teaching young learners and emphasizes the critical role of play in education....
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S8 E116: Redefining School: Pathways, Purpose, and Preparing for the Future
In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Chris Shearer, a seasoned principal with over 22 years of experience in educational leadership. Currently leading a high-performing high school, Chris shares his passion for challenging the status quo, fostering inclusivity, and helping students...
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S8 E115 Leading With Purpose
This week on the Teacher's Pep Rally Podcast, we're thrilled to share a conversation with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio from Lead It Like Lasso. We recently hosted a special webinar with them and fellow educators on Leading With Purpose – a deep dive into building a "personal operating…
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S8 E114 Cybersecurity Awareness with i-Tech for Schools
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we just dropped an essential episode of the Teacher's Pep Rally Podcast featuring the amazing team from i-Tech for Schools! In this must-listen episode, we're joined by experts Evelyn McCulloch, Senior Director, and Michael Rinyu, Education Design and...
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S8 E113 Finding the Potential in ALL Students with Kyle A. Greene
In this episode of The Teacher's Pep Rally, motivational speaker and educational consultant Kyle A. Greene shares his inspiring journey and the power of believing in one's potential. From personal experiences of overcoming challenges to motivating students and educators across the country, Kyle...
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S8 E112 Growing Educators: The Power of Professional Development
In this lively and insightful episode of the Teacher's Pep Rally Podcast, Erin and Pete dive into the challenges and rewards of professional development in education. Whether you're a brand-new teacher or a seasoned pro, this episode offers inspiration and practical advice to help you grow....
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S8 E111: Empower Teachers-Transform Schools with Kim Strobel
In this episode of the Teacher's Pep Rally, we welcome Kim Strobel, the inspirational author of Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy. Kim shares her personal journey through anxiety and her transformation into a motivational speaker and educator dedicated to empowering teachers and school leaders....
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S8 E110: We are Back for Season 8
Join the hosts of the Teacher's Pep Rally, as we kick off Season 8 with a lively and heartfelt reunion! In this episode, we reflect on our summers, discuss exciting personal adventures, and dive into the joys and challenges of returning to school. With over 100 episodes behind us, we gear up for...
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S7 E109: Ready for Summer Break
🎉 Welcome to the Teacher's Pep Rally! 🎉 Join us as we discuss our state of mind, while we switch gears towards summer break. We continue to cheer on our fellow educators who have had another school year supporting students and staff in life and learning. We took some time to review what it has...
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S7 E108: Instruction by Design with Eduaide.AI
We had the pleasure of welcoming Thomas Hummel and Thomas Thompson, two passionate middle school teachers who are revolutionizing the educational landscape with their innovative platform, Eduaide.AI. With a shared dedication to easing the burdens faced by educators, they've channeled their…
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S7 E107: The Importance of Music Programs
In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Drew Cowell, a dedicated high school music teacher and the Director of Vocal Music & Choirs at Belleville East High School. Dr. Cowell shared his unwavering passion for supporting music and performing arts programs…
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S7 E106: A Catch Up and Kahoot
In this episode of the Teacher's Pep Rally, hosts Erin, Pete, and Fred reunite to share their recent endeavors and upcoming plans. Pete kicks off the conversation, exhilarated from overseeing multiple productions with his young students, including renditions of Moana Jr. and Peter Pan Jr. He...
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S7 E105: Lead It Like Lasso - Leadership Lessons with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio
In this episode, we delve into the art of leadership with special guests Dr. Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, the brilliant minds behind Lead It Like Lasso. Their book introduces 11 essential rules for effective leadership, drawing inspiration from the beloved character Ted Lasso. We explore...
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S7 E104: Our Survival List
In this episode, educators Erin, Fred, and Pete delve into the challenges faced by both educators and students during the notorious month of March. As March rolls around, maintaining focus and motivation becomes increasingly difficult with the anticipation of Spring Break followed by the…
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S7 E103: ELA Teacher, Author, and Host of Coffee with Kenobi - Dan Z
From a Galaxy (or School) Far, Far, Away....our friend, Dan Zehr, from Coffee With Kenobi joined us to talk about pedagogy and Star Wars. Two of our favorite topics. Dan Zehr is an ELA teacher who also has designed a platform that built an amazing community and conversation about Star Wars. His...
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S7 E102: Building Special Education Transition Programs with Heidi von Marbod
Our friend, Heidi von Marbod, from the Cheney School District came back to visit and share with us more tips and lifts for supporting student transitions into the community and vocational opportunities. Heidi is a leader in supporting special education students who typically have an IEP due to a...
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S7 E101: Designing Our Classrooms and Trivia Fun
We just wanted to have some fun with our good friend and fellow educator, Dave Tarnoff. Dave is a computer science professor who has created a library of educational videos to help students easily understand high level concepts inside or outside of a classroom. Join us as we explore how to create…
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S7 E100: Episode 100 Celebration with Special Guest Ashley Gibbs Davis
Come listen to our celebration and reflection on 100 episodes! Our friend and special guest, Ashley Gibbs Davis, took the reins and helped us to take a pause and think back to when we first hit record for the Teacher's Pep Rally. She was the perfect facilitator to give us an opportunity to think...
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S7 E99: Using AI in Teaching and Learning
If you are familiar or not so familiar with AI and ChatGPT, please join us for a genuine discussion on ways to use these resources for teaching and learning. We have special guests who have been discussing this topic on a global platform, Dr. Sean Nufer a Senior Director of Teaching & Learning at...
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S7 E98: Leadership Excellence Through Connection with Angie Robinson
How can we use our connections to learn new skills or grow to a new position or role? Coach and Consultant, Angie Robinson, sits down with us to discuss the ways we can change the way we think about acquiring new leadership skills and build a blueprint for our future self. Angie uses an inside…
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S7 E97: Teacher and Parent Partnerships for Student Success
We invited Dr. Jeannine Jannot, a parent, former school psychologist, and author, to come back and talk to us about ways we (EVERYONE) can support a balanced student. Dr. Jannot wrote the book The Disintegrating Student : Struggling But Smart, Falling Apart, & How to Turn It Around to discuss the...
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S7 E96: The Real Ted Lasso Donnie Campbell
We had the ultimate coach at our pep rally. Donnie Campbell became famous overnight when Jason Sudeikis said live on a late-night show that some of the wit and wisdom for the character Ted Lasso, in the Apple TV series, was losely based on his high school coach. He was talking about our very own...
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S7 E95: Talking Tech with i-Tech
Our friends from i-Tech came back to share with us the latest trends and challenges in educational technology. Join our conversation with Director of Educational Technology, Evelyn McCulloch and Educational Design & Strategy Lead, Mike Rinyu. We spend a good bit of time talking about AI and how…
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S7 E94: Would You Rather?
We took an unexpected pause into the new season. Listen to how we deal with the first month after back to school and why we always look forward to these conversations with you. Pete asked fellow educators to come up with some questsion for us to disucss using the prompt "Would You Rather". Come...
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S7 E93: The Price is Right
Come join the conversation about the first few weeks of school. We talk about the back to school jitters and the excitement of a new year. Play at home with us in the Price is Right: Back to School Supplies. Fred, Pete, and friends took guesses on the right price for the following school…
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S7 E92: We're Back
More Teachers. More Pep. More Rally. This podcast is by educators and for educators. We're back! And, the exciting news is that we have decided to try some new ways to continue the relevant conversations and to expand our community using LIVE video. Fred, Erin, and Pete are meeting every first 3...
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S6 E91: Getting Ready for Summer Break with the TPR Crew
We can't believe that another school year is coming to an end. Erin, Fred, Leticia, and Pete get together to be silly and sentimental as a break is in sight. Come join us as we share what we have planned for the summer and ways we hope that we all take good care of ourselves during this time....
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S6 E90: A Year in Review with TPR
This episode is about a year in review. The TPR crew went around the table sharing some of the highlights from this school year and the podcast conversations that have been sticking in our mind. Here are just a few topics we discussed during Season 5 & 6: Literacy Music Education School Bus…
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S6 E89: Building Programs for Transition with Heidi von Marbod
Heidi von Marbod has been in education for over 22 years! She has a wide experience in the profession having spent time in elementary school and coaching high school cheer and dance team. In fact, she started Oregon's first Special Need competitive Cheerleading squad. That cheer squad inspired…
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S6 E88: Cultivating Innovative Education & Global Citizenship with Brantley Turner
Brantley Turner is originally from Brooklyn, New York. Her interest in Asia began as an undergraduate at Brown University studying East Asian Studies and Art Semiotics. She founded China Prep in the experiential education sector and is a Ph.D. candidate at the International School of Management...
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S6 E87: Building Community Through Music with David Ludwig the Dean of Music, Juilliard School
David Ludwig is an American composer, teacher, and Dean of Music at The Juilliard School. His work has been commissioned and performed by artists and ensembles including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, National Symphony, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln…
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S6 E86: A Year of Reading Around the World with Ann Morgan
Our guest, Ann Morgan, has an English Literature degree from Cambridge University and a master's in creative writing at University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich. She also has a postgraduate diploma from the London School of Journalism. She looks at the world between 2 covers, book covers. She…
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S6 E85: EduProtocols with Jon Corripo
Jon Crippo has had over 20 years of experience in education serving the K-8 level, Project-Based Learning, Google-based high schools, and 2 county offices, including as an Assistant Superintendent and IT Director. He is proud of his work with CUE (a nonprofit community of connected educators...
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S6 E84: The Glorious Grind and Disney Inspiration with Jeff Dixon
Jeff Dixon is the author of the fictional-Disney series Key to the Kingdom and has also written two books loaded with life lessons learned from Walt Disney and the worlds he created which are called – The Disney Driven Life: Inspiring Lessons from Disney History & The Disney Code: A Code to…
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S6 E83: Making Space to Talk about Teacher Burnout with Dr. Kevin Leichtman
Dr. Kevin Leichtman is the co-founder of TLC Education, the director of Academic Mindset, and an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University. He is the author of The Perfect Ten: Ten Students, Ten Mindsets, One New Definition of Perfection and co-author of the Teacher's Guide to the Mental...
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S6 E82: Good Conversations with Our Friends at the Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network
Cathy Chu is the Director of Youth Organizing at the Genders and Sexualities Network formerly known as the Gay Straight Alliance. They have a youth leadership development model that supports youth in starting, strengthening, and sustaining GSA clubs to create school communities where all students...
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S6 E81: Let's Read with School Library Wizard Kristin Rosenberg
Krisitin Rosenberg is a School Library Wizard. She lives in Wisconsin and has been an educator for 14 years. She is a lover of books, and a proud supporter of diversity and inclusion. Join our conversation about showing up for students and guiding them to reading something new. We are GIVING AWAY…
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Welcome to the Teacher's Pep Rally. We often find ourselves having so many conversations about work and the education system that we thought it might be something you want to talk about too. Sometimes we peak behind the curtain to reveal the hard truths and struggles but this space is mostly to lift each other up, collaborate, and celebrate. So put on your spirit wear and grab a bleacher. Let's talk about life and learning!
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