
Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators
Shifting Schools is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the latest trends, strategies, and tools in K-12 education. Hosted by educators Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman, the podcast provides a platform for teachers, administrators, and education thought leaders to share their experiences and insights on how to improve teaching and learning. From innovative approaches in classroom management to leveraging technology for personalized learning, Shifting Schools tackles the most pressing issues facing K12 educators today. Whether you are a seasoned teacher or a new educator, this podcast will inspire you to think outside the box and shift your educational approach. Tune in to Shifting Schools to gain new perspectives, share ideas, and join a community of passionate educators who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of their students.
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Latest episodes

Apr 4, 2022 • 29min
Episode 204: Just Start Creating
Show Sponsor Thank you to TeacherWit Check out the Learning2 Asia conference April 23rd Check out the Learning2 podcast Links mentioned in this episode: Shifting Schools Google Coaching Certification Program Certified Coach Program | Google for Education Connecthub.io https://sospodcast.org/episode202/ Our Guest: Jack Rhysider Jack is the creator of the popular podcast Darknet Dairies. In this episode he talks about how he got started in podcasting and the journey it took to get there. We chat about his educational journey and his thoughts on what we should be teaching in schools. Jack’s Twitter Account Darknet Dairies Twitter Account Darknet Dairies Podcast Resources for those interested in getting into information and Cyber Security as a career

Mar 28, 2022 • 17min
Episode 203: Taking Time for Trust
Find all of our Free Guides: https://www.shiftingschools.com/free-pdfs Follow our panelists https://twitter.com/KNaglee https://twitter.com/mrduffdouglas https://twitter.com/dphelps1113 https://twitter.com/_eriksson Learn more about our Coaching Cohort: https://www.shiftingschools.com/ss-pdpathway-cp TEDx Talk referred to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9De8J2bfYoU

Mar 21, 2022 • 39min
Episode 202: Google Certified Coaching Cohort Panel Discussion
Show Sponsor Thank you to TeacherWit Check out the Learning2 Asia conference April 23rd All Month long our focus is on instructional coaching. Our goal is to bring you resources, stories, and ideas for instructional coaches from instructional coaches around the world. Links mentioned in this episode: Shifting Schools Free Resource: Sustaining a Culture of Coaching Shifting Schools Google Coaching Certification Program Certified Coach Program | Google for Education Connecthub.io Episode 158 with Heather Dowd and Patrick Green Steve Murphy Enumclaw High School - Enumclaw, WA Social Studies Teacher & Instructional Technology Coach (TOSA) Teaching for 24 years Technology Coach (TOSA) for 2 years Twitter: @murphyhusky1 Instagram: @murphyhusky1 Jennifer Longmire Enumclaw School Dist. Enumclaw, WA Instructional Tech Support Teacher I’ve been in education 26 years (22 in the classroom and 4 years in this role.) @JenLongmire1 jennifer_longmire@enumclaw.wednet.edu Amy Truchon Burlington School District , Burlington, VT Technology Integration Specialist Pk-5 @atruchon Cory Cummings Giddens Elementary School - Seattle WA Educational Technology Specialist I have been in education for 9 years (formerly a 3rd and 4th/5th-grade teacher) and this is my first year in this role. @Cory_Cummings1 ccummings@giddensschool.org Cassie Schilperoort Instructional Technology Coach (PreK-12); This is my 4th year in this role. I previously taught 3rd and 4th grade, and I was an Intervention Specialist in Reading and Math for Grades 1-4. @CassSchilp Heather Dowd Mentor Coach, Shifting Schools, @heza

Mar 14, 2022 • 43min
Episode 201: Teaching Through Photography
Show Sponsor Thank you to TeacherWit Check out the Learning2 Asia conference coming 23rd of April. The month of March kicks off our focus on all things instructional coaching. Our goal is to bring you resources, stories, and ideas for instructional coaches from instructional coaches around the world. This week we chat with Dave Caleb, an instructional coach and photography teacher in Singapore. Links mentioned in this episode: Shifting Schools Free Resource: Sustaining a Culture of Coaching Shifting Schools Google Coaching Certification Program Episode 158 with Heather Dowd and Patrick Green Dave’s Websites The Photography Tool Kit YouTube Channel

Mar 7, 2022 • 10min
Episode 200: Sustaining Your Coaching Practice
Show Sponsor Thank you to TeacherWit The month of March kicks off our focus on all things instructional coaching. Our goal is to bring you resources, stories, and ideas for instructional coaches from instructional coaches around the world. Links mentioned in this episode: Anne Sugar’s Forbes Article Shifting Schools Free Resource: Sustaining a Culture of Coaching Shifting Schools Google Coaching Certification Program Next week’s guess David Caleb’s YouTube Channel

Feb 28, 2022 • 32min
Episode 199: The Power of Stories to Heal
Guest: Kristina Pennell-Götze Kristina (she/her) is a queer Filipino-Australian creator, teacher, mother, and activist, currently teaching Drama and English Language & Literature at the Berlin Brandenburg International School in Brandenburg, Germany. She is passionate about actively pursuing equity and justice through student voice and amplifying the experiences of the global majority and marginalised folks through theatre. With 10 years of teaching experience in both public (UK) and international (Germany) schools, and a Bachelor of Education from QUT in Australia, Kristina is currently studying a Master of Educational Leadership as she pursues school leadership to shift the narrative of dominant culture and cultivate an environment that celebrates resiliance and healing. https://www.thecomingoutmonologuespodcast.com/ Twitter LinkedIn Tricia Friedman https://allyed.org/ Twitter

Feb 21, 2022 • 33min
Episode 198: Focusing on Wellness
Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/survey-alarming-number-educators-may-soon-leave-profession https://twitter.com/_WISEducation https://wiseducationblog.com/ https://www.schoolmanagementplus.com/category/publications/wellbeing-international-schools-magazine/ sadie.wiseducation{at}gmail.com

Feb 14, 2022 • 6min
Episode 197: The Power of Pulse Checks
Mentioned in this episode: Our Free Guide https://www.shiftingschools.com/free-pdfs Edutopia Article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-lead-empathy HBR Article: https://hbr.org/2017/01/the-neuroscience-of-trust Learn more about our all inclusive plan for your PLC https://www.shiftingschools.com/store/empowered-plcs We love hearing from our listeners, let us know what you’d like support with: info@shiftingschools.com

Feb 7, 2022 • 47min
Episode 196: Immersive Learning: We can do better than Zoom
Links mentioned in this episode: The Thinking Stick Posts: Moving into the CAVE Second Life Best Practices Conference SLearning 2.008 Pre-Conference BarCamp Bangkok Sherri Smith-Dodgson LinkedIn- Sherri Smith-Dodgson Miss Science Virbela Learn About FRAME FRAME EDU Metaverse (by iTeacher)

Jan 31, 2022 • 1h 7min
Episode 195: Digital Storytelling and a Whole Lot More
Links mentioned in this episode: Shei Ascencio https://twitter.com/Shei_Asc https://www.instagram.com/servlearn/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shei-ascencio-5963aa97/ SDGs App Service Program templates from Orenda Learning https://bit.ly/3G3jxYd LeeAnne Lavender: I am offering a 4-week online course starting February 10th called “Becoming a Digital Storyteller”. It’s meant for teachers who are new to digital storytelling or those who want to grow their practice in this area, and it is jam-packed with ideas, resources and connections to educators who are doing amazing work with digital storytelling. Registration deadline is February 7th. Course link: : global-citizenship-hub.teachable.com/p/becoming-a-digital-storyteller UNESCO Storytelling for Intercultural Understanding: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000370336 For podcast creation: https://www.soundtrap.com/ For writing: https://storybird.com/membership-educator & https://www.culturestreet.org.uk/activities/picturebookmaker Influential educators Cathy B K CBK Associates / The Complete Guide to Service Learning https://cbk-associates.com CBK Associates resources: https://cbkassociates.com/?page_id=437 Laurence Myers https://twitter.com/laurence_myers?s=20 https://www.facebook.com/groups/sustainserveandlearn/ https://sustainserveandlearn.weebly.com/ Alice Whitehead https://www.orendalearning.com/who https://bit.ly/3G3jxYd Ismael Matovu Nkoba Ismael Matovu Nkoba https://lutha.org/ Nantume Masturah https://twitter.com/NantumeMasturah?s=20 GirlUp Angola https://www.instagram.com/girlupangola/ https://girlup.org/ SDG App https://sdgsinaction.com/ https://sdgs.un.org d’Arcy Lunn Teaspoons of Change Steve Sostak and Aaron Moniz Inspire Citizens Student: Ayush and Ananya Chopra https://www.sdgsforchildren.org/