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Unprofessional Development
by unpro
The stories teachers tell in the workroom, the barroom, and the coffee house. Special guests from the world of education share their wisdom, insights, and experiences. Real teachers, real stories, real funny.
Episodes
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Stay Tuned-To Be Continued
Listen in to see why we haven't posted episodes in a while and what the future holds for this podcast Hit me at [email protected] or @unprocast on Twitter and Instagram
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Ep 170: Brian Hoehn Gathers Data, Not Points
Brian Hoehn joins us this week to talk about his experience in the classroom as a math teacher, as well as about his current role as a TOSA. We talk about grades and if they matter (answer: not that much), plus Brian shares some great methods for making testing a valuable learning experience for...
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Ep 169: Davis & Revs’ Adventures in Co-Teaching
This week, we're joined by former co-teachers Davis and Revs. They share their experiences in a co-teaching classroom and how to make it click. From pro-tips to things to avoid, the dynamic pair of educators takes us through a pile of best practices that will help us all do a better job of…
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Ep 168: Crystal Frommert Loves Calling Parents
Crystal Frommert teaches math at an international school in Texas. She joins us to chat about her cross-cultural experience in that space, plus how she works within that context to build a positive and productive classroom experience. Crystal talks about how solutions to issues are rarely a…
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Ep 167 - At Home with Elle Cole
Elle Cole is a multi-hyphenate educator who joins us to talk about her seven years of homeschooling her two children. She tells us about the advantages - like student choice and motivation - and some disadvantages, like what to do when you've had a tough day with your students. Elle is also an...
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Ep 166: Oh Look! It’s Allyson Apsey
This week's guest just happens to be Allyson Apsey, and she joins us to chat about serendipity. And it's not just a coincidence, either. She's been thinking about this mindset and exploring it for quite some time as an administrator and now highly-in-demand consultant. In addition to chewing on…
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Ep 165: Jay Wamsted is a Trusty Guy
This week, Mealey and guest-host Tudisco chat with Jay Wamstead about...well, lots of stuff. Jay is a middle school teacher who puts a special emphasis on building trust with students. But that doesn't stop the conversation from veering into testing, grading, racial inequality, and, of course,...
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Ep 164: Pauline Shanks is a Midwife to Ethics
Pauline Shanks Kaurin is a midwife of sorts: she delivers critical thinking skills about ethics to her students every day. Not only that, but she does it in a military context. This episode, Mealey and Tudisco dig in to the ethics of war, education, interpersonal workplace conflict and lots more....
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Ep 163: Jacob Johnson, Ungrader
This time out, Mealey and guest co-host Brad Shreffler chat with Jacob Johnson about ungrading. And while the mechanics of ungrading form part of the discussion, they also chat about how to prepare students, colleagues and admin for the sea change that ungrading represents. Follow Jacob on…
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Ep 162 - Burning Questions with The Math Club
This week, we're joined by Pete & Noah of The Math Club podcast. And yeah - we talk about math. But we also take turns asking one burning question of each other: from spicy foods to tying up students to chair, we really cover it all this time out. Follow The Math Club podcast on Twitter and find...
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Ep 161: Brad Shreffler Can Escape a Crocodile
This week, we're joined by former teacher - now administrator - Brad Shreffler. He talks with us about making the transition from one role to the other, the role of anxiety medication, his north star as an educator, and how he strives to streamline processes for teachers. Turns out Brad is also...
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Ep 160: Nick Fuhrman Teaches with Animals
Dipping once more into the Ed Podcast archive, this week, Shane talks with Nick Fuhrman about his adventures in teaching using animals as educational assistants. Nick also talks about his course, where he teaches students to do the same. Watch Nick's TED Talk right here. Support Us: Don't forget…
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Ep 159: ChatGPT Did Not Write this Episode
In a guest-less episode, Shane and Mealey tackle the latest tech on the block - namely ChatGPT. We sample it's scriptwriting skills, discuss the implications of this new tool, and even use it to get a few project ideas across various subjects. You can chat with ChatGPT right here Support Us…
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Ep 158: A Cup of Tea with Dr. Poppy Gibson
Dr. Poppy Gibson joins us to talk help us understand some of the particularities of education in the UK. Plus, we go deep on our discussion of mental health, grief and loss, and giving educators a voice. Follow Dr. Poppy on Twitter at @poppygibsonukCheck out her blog at inspiredideas.uk Support…
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Ep 157: Donnie Piercey Doesn’t Consume...He Creates!
Donnie Piercey is the 2021 Kentucky teacher of the year and he joins us to talk about that experience, plus his fun approach in the classroom. At the centre of his practice is teaching kids to create, rather than to consume. We also practice how to say "fermented shark" with an Icelandic accent.…
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Ep 156: Let’s Do Nothing with Constance Kassor!
In a world of increasing distraction, Eastern Religion professor Connie Kassor decided to try something radical: teach a class about nothing. Just...nothing. We talk about the huge impact that had which - unexpectedly - went far beyond her school. We also discuss rising mental health issues…
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Ep 155: Gholdy Muhammad is a Joyful Genius
This week, we're releasing a never-before-heard conversation from Shane's days as the host of Ed. In this conversation, Gholdy and Shane talk about Gholdy's experience in education as a student and how important representation is for young people. They also discuss the importance of constructing...
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Ep 154: Two Liars and a Teacher
This episode, Shane is presented with two liars who say they're teachers, and one who is the real deal. After asking five questions of each, he must choose the one who actually works in the classroom. Play along and place your bets! Support Us: Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on...
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Ep 153: Mia Young, Coach on Call
Unprofessional Development is brought to you by: Park Power Alberta Blue Cross
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Ep 152: Unprofessional Engineering
This episode of Unprofessional Development is brought to you by: Alberta Blue CrossConnect First Credit Union
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Ep 151: Just Us, Together, Simultaneously
This episode of Unprofessional Development is brought to you by: PodPower and the Edmonton Community Foundation: Check out Overdue Finds from the Edmonton Public Library Alberta Blue Cross
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Ep 150: Brian Moote Changes His First Diaper
Unprofessional Development is brought to you by: The Alberta Blue CrossThe Edmonton Community Foundation
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Ep 147: Nick Zaveri - Politics, Racism, and Coaching
Nick has his own podcast link We talk about how to fix education...again Probably lots of other stuff, but now that Mealey is writing the show notes and yes I'm refering to myself in the 3rd person it will take a few before they are as good as when Tudisco wrote them-get over it and just listen
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Ep 146: Zaynab Baalbaki - Justice, Love and Charter Schools
Lots of laughs and follow her on Twitter And look for her in the stands at World Cup link
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Ep 145: Monte Syrie - Builder of Humanity
Smiles and Frowns are you gonna join the movement? Listen and find out what it is about All you need right here link
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Ep 144: The Debate Math Guys - Let’s Hear it for Trapezoids!
So much fun with these guys. Go listen to their podcast after you listen to this episode Trapezoids-who knew they were so controversial? Debate Math website
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Ep 143: Scott Hershovitz - Philosophy and Drinking Straws
Our guest is a philosopher who believes we are all philosophers, especially kids. How can we have philosophical discussions regardless of our content while still covering material we need to get to? Also how many holes does a straw have? Scott's Website
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Ep 142: Miriam Plotinsky is Not a Helicopter Pilot
Many of us complain of micromanaging admin, but are we also micromanaging our students. We discuss how to "Hover Less, Teach More" the title of our guests book. Link to her website. Her Twitter handle is @MirPloMCPS And follow us as well @unprocast
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Ep 141: Passing the Torch
Mealey is Staying Tudisco is Leaving Shane is Joining Lots of laughs and info as we pass the torch/microphone from one Unprofessional to another
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Ep 140: Diala, the International Teacher
Mealey and Tudisco get to learn about the world from Diala, a teacher who has worked in America, The UAE, China, and Russia. We learn about the sweet people in Moscow, the nervous students in Shanghai, and how teachers could earn some extra money in Dubai... Sponsors: Goodniks is a podcast series...
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Ep 139: Geeky Kyle (Part 2)
Mealey and Tudisco meet Geeky Kyle, a teacher, podcaster, coach, and brilliant person. She tells us about how to incorporate podcasts in the classroom, why questioning is important for our students, and that time that she died... Follow her on Twitter @KrolTeach Check out the 7 Days a Geek…
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Ep 138: Geeky Kyle (Part 1)
Mealey and Tudisco meet Geeky Kyle, a teacher, podcaster, coach, and brilliant person. She tells us about how to incorporate podcasts in the classroom, why questioning is important for our students, and that time that she died... Follow her on Twitter @KrolTeach Check out the 7 Days a Geek…
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Ep 137: EDUPODLOOZA 2022! Fixing Pedagogy
For the finale of Edupodlooza, Tudisco and Mealey host a round table to fix pedagogy: what should stay in, what should be eliminated, and where rich podcasters get to visit... Featuring: Shane from The Edpodcast Mike Yates from Schoolish Aviva Levin from Lesson Impossible Katie Kinder from Untold...
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Ep 136: EDUPODLOOZA 2022! Poetry Slam
Mealey and Tudisco are joined by author, educator, and poet Katie Kinder to host a poetry slam! Here are some of our Edu-poets: Katie Kinder of Untold Teaching Truths Podcast (Follow her on Twitter @KatieKinder1 and check out her book, Untold Teaching Truths) Chey and Pav of The Chey and Pav Show...
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Ep 135: EDUPODLOOZA 2022! Game Show
Aviva Levin of Lesson: Impossible joins forces with Jamie the Unprofessional Development Superfan to conquer a game show! First, they have to determine if a quote is from Common Core, Nerdcore, or the Marine Corps. Then, they have to spot which story from the classroom is from a movie and which…
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Ep 134: Edupodlooza 2022 Three Teacher Traits
We asked Twitter to pick their top three characteristics that make a great teacher-- and now we're going to judge them! Join us as we discuss what makes a good teacher, how important content knowledge is, and how Mealey dabbles in the youth culture... This round table features... Aviva Levin of...
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Ep 133: Edupodlooza 2022 Radio Drama: MURDER AT HOMLES HIGH!
Our scripted radio drama, Murder at Holmes High! Written by Mealey, Tudisco, and Aviva Levin. Starring: OFFICER SPARROW… CHRISTOPHER TUDISCODETECTIVE VINSCOLEY … NICK ZAVERIANNETTE DALLAS (PRINCIPAL)… BATSHEVA FRANKELBLAKE BROWN (VICE-PRINCIPAL).... AVIVA LEVINJIM GARCIA (PE TEACHER).... JACKDREW...
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Ep 132: EDUPODLOOZA 2022! Round Table Part 2
EDUPODLOOZA 2022! Mealey and Tudisco have teamed up with education podcasters from around the world to share, reflect, and be unprofessional. This is part two of our round table of edupodcasters to ask one question: how has podcasting changed you and your teaching? This is only Part 1 of the…
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Ep 131: EDUPODLOOZA 2022! Round Table Part 1
EDUPODLOOZA 2022! Mealey and Tudisco have teamed up with education podcasters from around the world to share, reflect, and be unprofessional. For our first segment, we host a round table of edupodcasters to ask one question: how has podcasting changed you and your teaching? This is only Part 1 of...
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Ep 130: Nolan Higdon, Let’s Agree to Disagree
Mealey and Tudisco talk with Dr. Nolan Higdon, an author and a university lecturer at Merrill College and the Education Department at University of California, Santa Cruz. We discuss how to disagree respectfully, how to settle disagreements with people of different authority levels, and what...
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Ep 129: Shane of the Ed Podcast
Mealey and Tudisco are taking today off to get ready for EDUPODLOOZA! Instead of a normal episode, here is an episode of The Ed Podcast featuring Shane-- a soon to be host of Unprofessional Development! Check out the Ed Podcast here! Support Us: Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us…
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Ep 128: Coach Victor Hicks, Coding with Culture
Mealey and Tudisco meet Coach Victor Hicks, the coach, coder, and educator! We discuss how to incorporate culture into coding, the pros of HBCU's, and why tokenism may just be bad... Follow Coach Hicks on Twitter @CodingWCulture Check out his website to learn more about Coding with Culture! And,...
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Ep 127: Rhetoric Warrior Daniel French
Mealey and Tudisco meet Dr. Daniel French-- a rhetorician, author, comedian, and teacher. We discuss how we use rhetoric for good and evil, the difference between persuasion and manipulation, and how Daniel is basically a jedi... Follow him on Twitter @RhetoricWar Check out his YouTube channel to...
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Ep 126: Bastard Teacher
Mealey and Tudisco meet our Twitter friend, Bastard Teacher! We discuss our controversial grading strategies, how teachers act as bureaucrats, and Mealey snitches on his friends... Follow him on Twitter @BastardTeacher And, just for fun, here are our favorite episodes of Epic Rap Battles of…
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Ep 125: The Math Nerds, Shelby and Justin
Mealey and Tudisco meet the Math Nerds, Shelby Strong and Justin Aion! We discuss how to fix math curriculum, why real life math is so important, and whether or not a hot dog is a sandwich... Check out Shelby's website at strongermath.com Want to see math new math routines that could help your...
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Ep 124: Beth Donahoe, Union Rep
Mealey and our guest host, Shane Lawrence from The Edpodcast, inteview Beth Donahoe, a Maine teacher and teaching union rep. We discuss common misconceptions about union reps, what teachers can do to help their unions, and what Mealey keeps hidden in his desk... Just for fun, check out our first...
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Ep 123: Art Markman, The Guy on Your Head
Mealey and Tudisco get schooled by professor, author, podcaster, psychologist, and musician Art Markman! We discuss the psychology tips all teachers should know, why projects and unanswered questions are important, and how Art joined the dark side... Check out Art's Podcast, Two Guys on Your…
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Ep 122: Anthony Colannino, Leading with Head and Heart
Mealey and Tudisco meet Anthony Colannino, an educator, administrator, author, and full blooded Bostonian. We discuss how to teach with head and heart, how admin can really create student growth, and what "chitlins" means... Follow Anthony Colannino on Twitter @AJCMindset Check out his website,...
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The stories teachers tell in the workroom, the barroom, and the coffee house. Special guests from the world of education share their wisdom, insights, and experiences. Real teachers, real stories, real funny.
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