🎙️ The Modern Math Teacher helps you make math class the best part of your students' day. Join Kristen Moore for quick, real-talk episodes on PBL, student-centered strategies, and boosting engagement—without burning out. New episodes every Tuesday. 👉 Join the conversation inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook Group!
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From the creators of Who Smarted? comes Mysteries About True Histories (aka M.A.T.H.), a podcast for kids where every episode promises an exhilarating mix of adventure, comedy, and educational exploration! Follow along as Max and Molly are recruited into a secret order of Problem Solvers who time travel while solving logic and math problems created by their arch nemeses, The Troublesome Trolls. Tune in every Thursday for a brand new episode of Mysteries About True Histories! This series is p ...
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A simple explanation of math from an algebra and geometry teacher at Chaminade Middle School in Chatsworth California.
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In July 2020, I did something I vowed as a once-public middle school teacher, that I would NEVER do. I withdrew my remaining four children of six and began homeschooling. My oldest two sons had graduated from public/charter schools and my remaining four had been in public school since Pre-K. I had two children about to finish middle school and head into high school. To say I was terrified was an understatement–even with my experience teaching hundreds of kids a year prior to getting married. ...
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Welcome! Come join us for another episode of, "Hello, From Mars" a lifestyle/pop culture/ based podcast hosted by Marissa Lanchak and Jessica Chatterton. These two have been bffs since high school, so get ready to laugh along to relatable bits, pop culture talk, some uplifting moments and maybe a guest or two along the way! A whole new adventure begins April 2025!
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This podcast is geared to help parent's navigate through middle school math.
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Punahou School presents Team Up, a podcast that provides parents with relevant and useful information to help their children and teenagers thrive.
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A podcast hosted by Keith Stefanek, where he will discuss the issues he faces as a public middle school math teacher in Massachusetts. He will discuss hot button issues of teaching during the time of COVID, the advantages and disadvantages of Common Core, teaching toward standardized testing success or for students learning and more.
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Are you a Christian school educator looking for a podcast that’s fun, encouraging, and biblical? Look no further! The Teacher Edition podcast is a dynamic and engaging show that’s specifically designed for educators just like you. Join Jenny as she interviews fellow educators and other professionals to get insights and inspiration that will help you in the classroom. But they don’t just talk theory - they’re all about practical tips and ideas that you can use right away! Whether you’re looki ...
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Best practices, tips, and stories to help you be extraordinary in your classroom and beyond, featuring Curriculum Associates' Manager, Voice of the Customer, Hayley Browning.
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What do great Opportunity Culture educators do, and what have they learned about successfully redesigning school roles to reach all students with excellent teaching? Opportunity Culture Audio pieces bring their voices and advice to you, to help confront some of the stickiest issues facing education.
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Does it seem like all you do as a leader is put out fires? You know that your team has the ability to be a dynamic, high-performing group - if only you could effectively address employee well-being and reduce stress. Your host, Dawn Pensack, experienced burnout as a middle school math teacher. Burnout was the catalyst for her to radically change her life - and career. Now a Certified Hypnotist and EFT Practitioner, Dawn is on a mission to help high-performing leaders like you bring simple st ...
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Brief, off-the-cuff conversations about real life homeschooling in the moment. Pam & Mystie both homeschool teens and middle-schoolers and have been homeschooling for over a decade. Together they share what it's really like, give tips and recommendations, and encourage homeschool moms to keep up the good work.
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The LiberatED Podcast tells the stories of the entrepreneurial parents and teachers who are creating innovative K-12 learning options across the US and expanding education options for families. This twice-weekly podcast is hosted by Kerry McDonald, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education and leader of the Education Entrepreneurship Lab. A regular contributor at Forbes.com and The 74, Kerry is the bestselling author of Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outsi ...
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Timeless Practical Wisdom For Living a Meaningful Life Inspiring stories and practical advice from creatives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, misfits, and rebels to help you become successful on your own terms Our listeners say, “If TEDTalks met Oprah you’d have the Unmistakable Creative.” Eliminate the feeling of being stuck in your life, blocked in your creativity, and discover higher levels of meaning and purpose in your life and career. Listen to deeply personal, insightful, and thought-pr ...
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Welcome to my class podcast! Here you will find information about upcoming events, news, and reminders in various languages with the help of my students. Just press play while you go about your daily activities!
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Striving is Learning is a show with our #strivschools in mind. Our Teachers are content creator's, producers, broadcasters, coaches and more, and this is a platform where they get to share their stories.
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This podcast is powered by teacher leaders. We will discuss relevant topics to encourage teacher voice and leadership.
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“So many parents don’t feel listened to.” From middle school math teacher to microschool founder
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38:42Today’s guest is Joanna Cervantez, founder of A Fuller Education Microschool just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which she launched in the fall 2024. Joanna has both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education and began her career as a middle school math teacher in inner-city Los Angeles, later teaching in a school for an orphanage in El S…
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Managing Entrepreneurial Growing Pains & Regulatory Ambiguity
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38:19Jennie Jones is an Entrepreneur-In-Residence at FEE's Education Entrepreneurship Lab. She is a former professional ballerina, turned homeschooling mom of four, turned education entrepreneur who launched her home-based microschool, Treehouse Agile Learning Community, in St. George, Utah last fall and is expanding into a second location this fall. Je…
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#117 Why Your Students Deserve This Kind of Math Class
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10:18Let’s put aside standards and curriculum for a moment. Let’s talk about the actual humans in your classroom. Because chances are, you’ve felt it too: “They deserve more than just what the textbook gives them.” ✅ They deserve to see math as meaningful. ✅ They deserve to feel confident and curious — not just compliant. ✅ They deserve your best, even …
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Episode Description: Max and Molly try to decode a mysterious POG message hidden in the Statue of Liberty's torch, but they are overwhelmed by permutations—until a clue from a previous mission shines new light. The clues lead them to 16th-century France, where they use a clever time trick to gain the trust of famed psychic, Nostradamus. Can he help…
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How OpenEd is expanding personalized education options to more families
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38:26More than a decade ago, Matt Bowman cofounded My Tech High as a platform that enabled personalized, customized learning through tuition-free partnerships with innovative public and charter schools and in collaboration with individual education providers. With a bold vision to expand personalized learning options to more families, Matt recently rebr…
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We’ve all been there: 📥 You download a promising project. 📄 The instructions look solid. ✅ The math checks out. But once it hits your classroom? Something’s missing. The truth is: done-for-you isn’t the same as done-right. In this episode, I’m breaking down the “Done-for-You Trap” — why great resources still fall flat without the systems, structure…
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“When parents come onto campus and they see teachers worshiping the Lord, they see the tenderness. The way our teachers interact with their child in an organic setting ... that builds a trust with our parents.” — Cathy Polyak A very common topic Jenny hears in her conversations with educators and with podcast listeners is around chapel services. In…
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106. Minimalist Homeschooling & Just-In-Time Learning
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37:27Discover how minimalist homeschooling can bring more peace, clarity, and purpose to your family’s education journey. This episode explores the power of just-in-time learning—an approach that emphasizes core skills, real-world readiness, and student-led discovery. Whether you're an unschooler, a new homeschool parent, or rethinking traditional educa…
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#115: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make When Trying to Teach Real-World Math
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8:20You’ve seen all the cool Pinterest projects and Instagram reels that make real-world math look effortless. But when you try it in your classroom? 🙄 The kids don’t care. 🌀 The lesson falls flat. 😤 Or worse—it turns into total chaos. In this episode, I’m sharing the three most common mistakes teachers make when trying to implement real-world math—and…
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Episode Description: When a poetic message in a bottle leads Max and Molly back to 1835, they dive into an underwater mission to help Charles Darwin collect marine life for scientific study. Outfitted with SCUBA gear, they descend 99 feet into the ocean, facing rising pressure, nitrogen limits, and even a whale song or two. Along the way, they expl…
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From former elementary school teacher to Phoenix faith-based learning pod founder
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40:22Deja Hillis is the founder of Faithscape Learning Pod, a faith-based K-5 microschool in Casa Grande, Arizona, near Phoenix, which she launched in August 2024. An early elementary school teacher for nearly a decade, Deja has a passion for literacy education and is the author of four children’s books. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsle…
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#114 The 5-Stage Path to a Kickass Math Class
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9:30What if transforming your math classroom didn’t require a complete overhaul—just a roadmap? In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the 5-stage success path at the heart of the Modern Math Teacher Membership. Whether you're stuck in survival mode or starting to explore project-based learning and real-world applications, this episode will help y…
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The Heart Behind the Handbook: Creating Policies That Point to Christ
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37:12“A handbook is a tool to communicate agreed-upon expectations to create an environment that allows for disciple makers to direct students into God-glorifying relationships with their Creator.” — Paul Rebert Every Christian school has a handbook or rule book, but are we using it correctly? In this episode of the Teacher Edition Podcast, Paul Rebert …
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"Who Turned Up Mother Nature's Thermostat?!"
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16:07This week, Marissa is riding solo while Jess has the craze of the twins graduation. We've been dealing with excessive heat, with the heat index at triple digits...Marissa explains what NOT to do when the heat is this ridiculous. Taylor Swift had a surprise appearance, is Diddy guilty or not guilty and wait, there's a new Golden Bachelor?!…
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#113 From Survival to Success: A Summer Reset Plan
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10:06What if summer wasn’t just a break… but a bold reset? In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher Podcast, we’re ditching the survival mindset and using summer as a launchpad for a lighter, more aligned school year. Whether you’re sipping coffee on the porch or finally clearing out your inbox, this is your invitation to pause—and reimagine. We’ll wa…
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It’s All About the Timing (and Time Traveling!)
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21:13Episode Description: When Aunt Murgatroyd reveals a fractured Time Radio crystal is the cause behind Max’s missing soccer cleats, Molly’s misplaced drumsticks and a poorly timed time travel – the Problem Solvers are sent back to the Centennial International Exhibition in 1876 Philadelphia to get answers. While there, they uncover a secret POG messa…
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From math teacher to hybrid school founder in Louisiana
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34:42Today's guest is Kate Lundquist, founder and principal of Northshore Prep Academy. A former public high school math and physics teacher, Kate opened her secular K-8 hybrid school in Mandeville, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans, in 2015. Today, Northshore Prep Academy has 75 students enrolled. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter …
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#112 – You’re Not the Only One Doing This Alone
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6:00Feel like you’re the only one in your school trying to make math meaningful? In this episode, I’m getting real about what it’s like to teach differently—and the loneliness that can come with it. From being the only math teacher at a brand-new charter school to building a classroom from scratch, I’ve lived the “lone wolf” life. And if you’re there r…
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“I had a former principal share with me, ‘They will care how much you know when they know how much you care.’” — Randy Padgett Have you ever met an educator whose love for teaching just radiates—someone who clearly enjoys their students, their subject, and the privilege of being in the classroom? Maybe you remember a teacher like that from your own…
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This week on Hello From Mars the podcast, Marissa and Jess talk about personal accomplishments, little pop culture update with Diddy, Karen Read trial, Jojo cancels her US tour and McSteamy's time on GMA. Plus a dose of some good stuff to lift some spirits...
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From physician to founder, with Barbara Jauregui Wurst of Acton Academy Falls Church
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32:48Today's guest is Barbara Jauregui Wurst, a medical doctor and adjunct professor at George Washington University who cofounded Acton Academy Falls Church in Northern Virginia in 2021. Read Courage To Grow by Acton Academy cofounder, Laura Sandefer. Check out this new article at our Education Entrepreneurship Lab by a recent graduate of an Acton Acad…
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#111 – The Lesson Design Hack That Saves Time and Increases Engagement
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8:08Ever feel like lesson planning takes forever—and still falls flat with students? In this episode, I’m sharing the Reality Check, my go-to lesson design framework that helps you quickly build lessons that are real, relevant, and rigorous. Whether you’re designing a warm-up, full lesson, or project milestone, this hack saves time and boosts student b…
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Episode Description: As Max and Molly dive into Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ they discover just how dangerous misinformation can be—both on stage and in real life. Their mission sends them to India in 1930, where they meet Mahatma Gandhi in prison and attempt to calculate a daring jailbreak. But Gandhi isn’t looking to escape. Instead, he…
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Pre-launch plans: A former special education teacher prepares to open a new school
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24:08Today's guest is Cassandra Orozco, the founder of Beacon of Hope Academy, a faith-based microschool serving K–5th grade students with special needs in Lake Worth, Florida, set to open this fall. As a certified special education teacher with experience in both charter and private schools, Cassandra is passionate about reimagining education to better…
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#110: The #1 Shift That Changes Everything (and It’s Not More Work)
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9:50What if your classroom didn’t need more resources—but a better rhythm? In this episode, I’m sharing the one shift that changed everything for me as a math teacher: designing with rhythm. From launching units with anchor activities to structuring daily warm-ups and routines, I’ll show you how simple systems lead to better engagement, deeper understa…
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“Having your student involved in a fine arts and music program is so good for their academics because it teaches them to be disciplined and to work well with others.” — Emily Nakamura We have seen a trend of fine arts programs being cut or downgraded due to budgeting issues, lack of personnel, and lack of interest. Perhaps as educators we should re…
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THROWBACK INTERVIEW with Connor Boyack: Author of the Tuttle Twins
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1:02:07THROWBACK EPISODE: Ever wonder how early education can shape the future thinkers of our society? This episode welcomes Connor Boyack, a prolific author, public speaker, TV show producer, and the founder and president of Libertas Institute, who explores this question with us. Connor shares his inspiring journey from web development to establishing L…
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This week Jess and Marissa chat about the Tampa Airbnb Nightmare that Marissa recently had. A Diddy trial update, why are all the lesbians dating men all of a sudden? And a dose of good stuff and there's plenty of it this week...
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🤩 BONUS: What’s Coming in the Modern Math Teacher Membership
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9:23Have you been listening to these episodes thinking, “Yes! This is the kind of math class I want—but I can’t do it alone”? Then this episode is for you. Today I’m giving you an inside look at the Modern Math Teacher Membership—what it is, who it’s for, and how you can get in early as a founding member. I’ll also share the story that inspired it all—…
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Alexandra Batista Rodriguez on creating a microschool for students with special needs
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#109: PBL Without the Chaos: Yes, It’s Possible
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6:14You want to do PBL, but every time you think about it… you panic. What if it flops? What if it’s chaos? Been there. Done that. In this episode, I’m sharing how I went from panicked to confidently using project-based learning in my classroom—without the mess. Inside this episode: ✔ Why PBL feels chaotic (and why it doesn’t have to be) ✔ The biggest …
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Episode Description: Max is unhappy that his new soccer Coach is making him play defense until – a surprise mission sends him and Molly into the middle of the Battle for Rhodes in 305 BCE! There, they encounter the colossal Helepolis Siege Tower, built to lay waste to defending armies. Armed only with Math, teamwork, and quick thinking, they must e…
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Why a former public school teacher launched an Ohio Acton Academy
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36:44Today’s guest is Sara James, a former public school teacher who founded Spark Christian Academy, an Acton Academy affiliate in Harrison, Ohio, near Cincinnati, in 2022. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at edentrepreneur.org.By Kerry McDonald
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#108: Signs You’re Ready to Teach Differently
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6:14Ever feel like your class is full of students… but no one is really there with you? The crickets. The side conversations. The phone scrolling. If that sounds familiar, you’re not failing—you’re ready. Inside this episode: ✔ 3 red flags that your current teaching approach isn’t working (and what they really mean) ✔ The mindset shift that saved my sa…
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Spiritual Formation: Building Foundation and Transformation through Bible Class
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35:42“It’s hard to have a Biblical worldview without Biblical knowledge.” Bible class is a given within any Christian school, but how do we make it more than just another class to fulfill as a requirement. In this episode of the Teacher Edition podcast, Nathan Deck, currently a middle school principal, shares with Jenny his wisdom on spiritual formation…
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THROWBACK INTERVIEW: Nicole Shiffler on Unschooling
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1:09:39New episodes and a NEW Season coming in July! In the meantime, enjoy this throwback interview with the AMAZING Unschooling Mama and Founder of Empowered Homeschool Club, Nicole Shiffler! Link to hear Caroline Shiffler's song: On Golden Sands by Fragile Beings To Reach Nicole: @nicoleshiffler Nichole's Coaching Program Authors Referred to in this Ep…
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Marissa & Jess talk graduation and a pop frenzy of Britney Spears news, Chrisleys Free, JoJo is like a newborn baby and of course a Diddy trial recap! It's getting crazier by the day...
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An Apogee Network Micro-High School Takes Root in Texas
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37:55Today’s guest is Sarah Pevehouse, founder of Apogee Dripping Springs Micro High School in Dripping Springs, Texas, west of Austin, which she launched in 2024. With a background in Waldorf and alternative education, Sarah has served as a teacher, administrator, and enrollment director, shaping real-world learning experiences for students. She has ta…
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#107: Why “Real, Relevant, and Rigorous” Is the Future of Math
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11:05If you’re tired of hearing your students ask, “When are we ever gonna use this?”—this episode is for you. Today I’m breaking down the 3 R’s that have reshaped my math class: Real, Relevant, and Rigorous. And no, these aren’t just buzzwords. Inside this episode: ✔ What it really means to design math that’s real, relevant, and rigorous ✔ A behind-the…
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Episode Description: Max and Molly must travel back in time to ancient Korea to take on a master of Baduk, a legendary game of strategy known today as “Go.” If they win they’ll secure a cryptic scroll containing a list of POG moles. But how do you beat a master at a game you’ve never even played before? Can our Problem Solvers use clever tactics, t…
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Why more families of color are choosing homeschooling, with Homeschool Our Way founder, Elan Page
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43:12Today's guest is Elan Page, the founder of Homeschool Our Way based in Dallas, Texas. She created Homeschool Our Way in 2023 to help other families of color avoid the overwhelm she had experienced in starting something new. Homeschool Our Way offers a weekly podcast, an online course called the Homeschool Launch Blueprint, homeschool coaching servi…
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Is your math class unforgettable—for the right reasons? In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful story from a cross-curricular Rocket Project that completely shifted how I thought about engagement. It reminded me that students don’t remember worksheets. They remember moments. Inside this episode: ✔ How I turned a standard quadratics unit into a proj…
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The Real Learning Curve: Navigating the First Years of Teaching
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35:12“Learn as much as you can because as you’re learning, your students are learning.” — Cassidy Harwood “These parents entrusted me with their money, their time, and their children — which is the most precious thing. And I need to do my best.” — Cassidy Harwood Summer is just beginning, but before you know it, summer will be winding down, school suppl…
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Can fairy tales really shape a child's moral compass? Join me as we navigate the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales, inspired by literary giants like Dr. Vigen Guroian and Bruno Bettelheim. We'll unravel the mysteries behind these timeless stories and their profound influence on nurturing a child's moral imagination, contrasting the enduring n…
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Marissa and Jess celebrate Taylor Swift owning her music catalogue, catch up on the Diddy trial and get into the good stuff (which definitely wasn't when Jess got something stuck to her face!)
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A longtime Florida hybrid homeschool founder reflects on today’s innovative education movement
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41:25Today's guest is Ali Kaufman, a longtime education entrepreneur who began offering tutoring services more than two decades ago and has since built a thriving hybrid homeschool program, Space of Mind, in Delray Beach, Florida that today serves dozens of K-12 students with both full-time and part-time enrollment options. *** Sign up for Kerry's free,…
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#105 – Chicken Nuggets, Pop, and Video Projects: Boosting Math Engagement with Clement Townsend
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28:19🍗🥤 What do chicken nuggets, pop, and student-created videos have in common? They're all part of today’s conversation on how instructional videos can transform engagement in your math class. I’m joined by Clement Townsend, founder of Video Pro Learning, to dive into best practices for educational video projects, why video isn’t just for ELA anymore,…
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When Molly’s drumsticks mysteriously vanish, she and Max uncover a musical mystery leading them back to Ancient Egypt. Tasked with intercepting a secret message hidden in the Great Pyramid of Giza, they must use Math, musical scales and historical knowledge to crack an ancient code. But can they solve the puzzle before the Power-Hungry POGS get the…
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This week Marissa and Jess dive into the wild world of the Diddy trial...there's a lot to get to, so let's do this!
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Public microschooling gains popularity and support
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40:13Today's guest is George Philhower, Superintendent of the Eastern Hancock Public Schools in rural Charlottesville, Indiana, who is launching and leading the new Indiana Microschool Collaborative, a non-profit network designed to bring the microschooling model into the public education system. Read more about public microschooling in Kerry's latest F…
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