Teachers on Fire

KALI SLUSSER is an instructional coach, fitness obsessor, and kombucha fanatic! She is also a wife of a fellow teacher and a mom of three. Connect with Kali on Twitter @KaliSlusser and follow her ongoing reviews of the DBC books with Greg Moffitt at https://readlikeapirate.wordpress.com/. In our conversation, Kali recalls the moment when her identity as an educator was shaken and she considered changing industries completely. She explains what she loves about her current role as an instructional coach, and updates us on her quest to read and review every one of the titles from Dave Burgess Consulting. Kali also shares a reading tip, describes her morning routines, and shares some of the voices and resources that shape her thinking and inspire her practice today. See more from Kali: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaliSlusser On her book review blog: https://readlikeapirate.wordpress.com/ On her personal blog: https://kalislusser.wordpress.com/ Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! Connect with Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/ On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On Medium: https://medium.com/@teachersonfire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA Song Track Credits Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/) Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org) 

ANNICK RAUCH is a Grade 1 French immersion teacher in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She’s a loving mom to 4 boys and wife to the man who allows her to do it all! Her passions in education include growth mindset, global collaboration, and all things innovation. You can follow her on Twitter @AnnickRauch and visit her blog at http://www.annickrauch.ca/. In our conversation, Annick recalls a challenging situation in her classroom involving a live image search gone wrong, and explains how she, parents, and students grew from the experience. She talks about the Power of YET and the global collaboration happening through YouTube read-alouds. Annick also describes how the books from Dave Burgess Consulting have made such a positive difference in her life and practice, including influential relationships with people like Tamara Letter, author of A Passion for Kindness. Annick concludes by sharing her professional growth goal for this year, productivity strategies, and the voices and resources that shape her thinking and inspire her practice. See more from Annick: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnickRauch On her blog: http://www.annickrauch.ca/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annickrauch/ Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! Connect with Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/ On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On Medium: https://medium.com/@teachersonfire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA Song Track Credits Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/) Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org) 

SUSAN JACHYMIAK is a 4th grade teacher in Orland Park, IL. She’s a rookie this year, and she’s clearly on fire! Follow her on Twitter @MsJachymiak and visit her blog at http://msjachymiak.weebly.com. In our conversation, Susan recalls a couple of unfamiliar challenges she was forced to figure out at the outset of her very first teaching position. She describes the thinking behind the #NewTeacherJourney chat and explains how she hopes to support other new teachers using the power of social media. Susan also shares what excites her about education today, her professional growth goal for next year, her productivity strategies, and the voices and resources that shape her thinking and inspire her practice. See more from Susan: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsJachymiak On her blog: http://msjachymiak.weebly.com On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_jachymiak Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! Connect with Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/ On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On Medium: https://medium.com/@teachersonfire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA Song Track Credits Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/) Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)

RAE HUGHART is a middle school Math teacher, educational consultant, Director of Training & Development for the Teach Better Team, and a co-host for the Teach Better Talk Podcast - and if you haven’t given Teach Better Talk a listen, you need to! Connect with Rae on Twitter AND Instagram @RaeHughart, and check out her course offerings and resources at TeachBetter.com. In our conversation, Rae recalls the struggle of school during most of her own years in K-12, thanks largely to a reading disability and associated comprehension issues that made learning incredibly difficult. She talks about how those memories motivate her to continue to improve her own practice today and reach disengaged students who are having similar experiences. Rae also gives us a summary of the Teach Better mission, a preview of their upcoming book, a description of #MasteryChat, and some good insights for best practices around professional activities on Twitter and Instagram. She goes on to share a personal passion, her productivity tips, and some of the voices and resources that shape her thinking and inspire her practice. See more from Rae: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaeHughart On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raehughart/ At the Teach Better Team Site: https://teachbetter.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachbetterteam/ Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! Connect with Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/ On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On Medium: https://medium.com/@teachersonfire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA Song Track Credits Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/) Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)

TISHA RICHMOND is a Technology Integration Specialist serving 19 schools in Medford, Oregon. She’s also a speaker and author of Make Learning Magical: Transform Your Teaching and Create Unforgettable Experiences in Your Classroom.  In our conversation, Tisha recalls her professional tipping point: just as doubt and discouragement prompted her to think of leaving the profession, she encountered a host of innovative tools and practices that rejuvenated her passion for education. That turnaround now fuels her passion to inspire other educators, and she unpacks an inspiring vision and practical suggestions for change within Make Learning Magical. Tisha also shares her professional goal for this year, her tips for personal productivity, and the voices that shape her thinking and inspire her practice. See more from Tisha: On Twitter: @tishrich At her Blog: tisharichmond.com Her Book: https://amzn.to/2SFGBDV Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! Connect with Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/ On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On Medium: https://medium.com/@teachersonfire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA Song Track Credits Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/) Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org) 

ROSE PILLAY is an education leader and curriculum consultant for the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese. Her One Word for 2019 is SMILE, and Rose keeps educators inspired on her mission to serve, support, and celebrate growth and relationships. Buckle up for this interview! Her colleagues call her a girl on fire, and you’ll understand why when you hear her passion and commitment for learning. Follow Rose on Twitter @RosePillay1 and visit her blog at https://teachafl.wordpress.com/.  In our conversation, Rose discusses how she manages the dark days when doubts creep in and she wonders if she is making a difference. She describes how her faith informs her practice, explains why educators should engage in PLNs, and recalls the origin of her blog, Fail Better. Rose also tells us about her professional goals for 2019 and shares some of the voices and resources that are shaping her thinking and inspiring her practice today. Follow Rose: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/RosePillay1 At her Blog: https://teachafl.wordpress.com/ Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! Connect with Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/ On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On Medium: https://medium.com/@teachersonfire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA Song Track Credits Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/) Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)

 AJ JULIANI is a dad, a sought-after speaker, and prolific author of several education books, including The PBL Playbook, Empower and Launch. He is a recognized authority on design thinking, genius hour, growth mindset, IBL, PBL, and all things innovation in education. Read more from AJ at http://ajjuliani.com/ and follow him on Twitter @AJJuliani. In our conversation, AJ recalls his professional turning point 2011, when he moved from a teacher discouraged by the game of school to an educator set on fire by the possibilities in education. He goes on to share essential advice from the PBL Playbook, the power and purpose of blogging as an educator, and the ideas behind “be more chef.” He also discusses his current professional work, a learning obsession, and some of the voices that shape his thinking and inspire his practice today. Follow AJ: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajjuliani On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajjuliani/ On YouTube: https://bit.ly/2EfmXui On his website: http://ajjuliani.com/ At the PBL Playbook: https://amzn.to/2X9iYXR Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! Connect with Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/ On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On Medium: https://medium.com/@teachersonfire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA Song Track Credits Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/) Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)

MIKE PAUL is a middle school math teacher, edtech leader, Google Certified Innovator, and the co-founder of Edcamp Kentucky. Follow Mike on Twitter @mikepaul and check out his blog at https://pikemalltech.com/. In our conversation, Mike recalls the disappointment he felt when he first realized that not every education leader is in education for the right reasons. He gets into the ways that tech tools have changed the ways students learn (and the ways educators teach) about Math. He also discusses what energizes him in education today, his One Word for 2019, a productivity hack he applies to his mornings, and the voices and influences that most inspire his work. Follow Mike: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikepaul Instagram: http://instagram.com/iammikepaul Website: https://pikemalltech.com/ Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! Connect with Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/ On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On Medium: https://medium.com/@teachersonfire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA Song Track Credits Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/) Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)

DR. BRAD GUSTAFSON is a National Distinguished Principal, best-selling author, and speaker. He is also a Digital Innovation in Learning Award winner and a member of the National School Boards Association "20 to Watch." Brad recently released a new book that is making a stir: Reclaiming Our Calling: Hold on to the Heart, Mind, and Hope of Education. Find out more about his work at www.BradGustafson.com and follow Brad on Twitter @GustafsonBrad. In our conversation, Brad recalls an important lesson he once learned about the value of investing in the most challenging students. He talks about the heart and main message of his book, Reclaiming Our Calling, and talks about why connection must be the focal point of everything we do around technology in education. Brad also discusses a professional goal, his personal passions outside of education, a productivity hack, and the voices that inspire him today. Follow Brad: Twitter: @GustafsonBrad Instagram: @GustafsonBrad Website: https://www.bradgustafson.com/ Reclaiming Our Calling: https://amzn.to/2t2hgtp Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! Connect with Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/ On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On Medium: https://medium.com/@teachersonfire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA Song Track Credits Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/) Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org) 

DR. ERIK YOUNGMAN has been a first grade teacher, assistant principal, and principal. Today, he’s the director of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the Libertyville School District in the Greater Chicago Area. He advocates for continuous learning, feedback, growth mindset, metacognition, innovation, and visible learning. Follow Dr. Erik on Twitter @Erik_Youngman. In our conversation, Dr. Erik discusses the challenges presented by change, and the importance of feedback for continuous reflection and growth. He talks about the incredible opportunities in education today, and shares some of his professional goals for the coming year. Erik also opens up about his personal passions outside of education, a productivity hack, and points to some of the voices that shape his learning and inspire his practice today. Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! Connect with Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/ On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On Medium: https://medium.com/@teachersonfire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA Song Track Credits Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/) Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)