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"I agree with what they said." It's possibly the most dreaded phrase in literary discussions. The polite nodding. The surface sharing.... more

In this episode, we go beyond the witches to explore how Macbeth offers insights into ambition, performance, and mental health—both... more

As October rolls in, join us for a haunting exploration of Gothic literature in the classroom. In this episode, we'll... more

Ever had a student crumple up their graded paper right in front of you? In this Curriculum Lab episode I... more

Let's look at the world of education's hidden curriculum to explore how common school policies can unintentionally manipulate student emotions.... more

Why are your students wearing Nirvana tees without knowing the band? Explore the world of the 'time-neutral teen' and learn... more

Ever feel like teaching is an impossible mission? You're not alone! Join us as we explore how Star Trek's iconic... more

In this Curriculum Lab, we're diving into the post-Labor Day chaos that every teacher knows all too well. From binge-watching... more

Like Grogu learning to harness the Force, it's time for your students to master the power of reading. Discover how... more

Ever feel like your lessons are dragging, while your students’ attention spans are sprinting? You’re not alone! In this episode,... more

In this episode I'm sharing about week two of the school year. In this behind-the-scenes look, I navigate the ripple effects... more

Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and competing priorities? In this episode, discover the game-changing concept of "Classroom Triage" -... more

What if two simple words could transform your English classroom? Discover how this approach can bring new energy to both... more

I've got one week of school under my belt... Join me for an inside look at implementing my curriculum revamp n... more

Ever faced a sea of blank stares during class discussions? You're not alone. In this episode I explore my practices... more

Ready to murder the monotony in your English classroom? Join us as we dive into the audacious world of Liquid... more

Join me as we explore how to transform your Learning Management System from a mundane storage space into an engaging,... more

From index cards to AI fact-checking, research in the classroom has undergone a seismic shift. Join us as we explore... more

Dare to Beast-ify your English class? This episode is your million-dollar challenge." Dive into the world of YouTube's content king and... more

Are you, like me, tired of first-day snooze-fests? This year, I'm shaking things up in my 10th grade English class,... more

Join me on a journey through the evolution of multimodal assignments in the English classroom. In this episode, I'll share: ... more

Discover how a billion-dollar fitness empire's success story can transform your English classroom into a vibrant literary community. In this... more

Step into my classroom, where we're building a year-long scaffolding masterpiece! Join me to discuss how I'm ditching the one-size-fits-all... more

In a world where AI can churn out essays faster than you can say "thesis statement," we're flipping the script.... more

Imagine a classroom where students are as captivated by your lessons as they are by their favorite Netflix series. In... more

I’m back to curriculum planning, and this time, I’m blowing it all up! After a brief hiatus, I'm relaunching the... more

How can a 400-year-old play compete with TikTok for your students' attention? In this episode, we're exploring unexpected connections between Shakespeare's... more

I've got a $7 billion question for you: What does a yoga pants company have to do with revolutionizing your... more

In this episode of the podcast I talk with Allison McManus. She shared her approach and tips for bringing Science... more

In this episode the podcast I welcomed Amanda Cardenas to discuss essential questions. Amanda shares why crafting inquiry units with... more

Does SEL feel like one more thing? In this episode of the podcast we discuss how English teachers can incorporate... more

In this episode of the podcast I'm talking with Lauralee Moss! We're chatting about teaching memoirs and how her own... more

In this episode I'm taking you through the plan for the rest of the year. I have big plans! My... more

Happy Sunday! In this episode we're looking at how to use historical context to bring more diversity into our conversation... more

Looking to start having student-centered class discussions or interested in tools and strategies to help them run even better? In... more

More than you might expect! In this episode I share some thoughts about how to spruce up Transcendentalism by connecting... more

In this episode we're drawing on the written of Dr. Stuart Brown, the founder of the National Institute of Play.... more

Did anyone else really dislike the circus? In this Sunday Inspiration session I'm looking into P.T. Barnum and the film... more

We know that understanding allusions in a text, but what happens when we don't recognize allusions because the cultural references... more

In this episode, we're talking about Beyonce's newest single "Texas Hold 'Em" and how it can connect to our teaching... more

I'm teaching American Born Chinese and it hits me. While there are certainly themes in this book that everyone can... more

In this Sunday Inspiration episode we're looking into Langston Hughes and discussing a couple different ways we can bring his... more

This week, we're talking about superheroes as a reflection of our values and culture and the gaps in current superhero... more

Are you familiar with Phillis Wheatley, the first African American woman to have a published book of poetry, a celebrity... more

I took off a somewhat unexpected break from posting and I'm this episode I explain why. Thanks for tuning in!

In this episode, we discuss using character resolutions from literature as a fun assignment to start the new year and... more

In this episode I'm sharing some of my favorite things! Office Supplies: - Pens - Ceiling Hangers - Water Bottle - Frixion Highlighters - Reusable Sticky... more

In this episode, I discuss my experiences using AI tools and strategies I've developed to encourage authentic student work. I outline... more