What is the biggest mistake you’ve made in your teaching career? What did you learn from it? The OG has a vulnerable and transparent moment dishing about some big mistakes I’ve made in my career.

Malcom & Marie & Teachers

Mar 12th, 2021 27m 45s

In this episode, we discuss the Netflix hit, “Malcom & Marie,” through our teacher lens. When Marie says “You didn’t thank me,” I felt that in my teacher heart. If no one has thanked you lately, I got you!

The State of Black Students and Teachers

Feb 18th, 2021 22m 23s

The OG has three points and a shout: What Black students and Black teachers need you to know in 2021.

Testing, Testing 1-2-3

Feb 5th, 2021 28m 9s

Let’s talk about data. Do we need it? What should it do? What should it not do?

Tough Conversations

Jan 22nd, 2021 27m 43s

The OG has 5 tips on how you can have tough conversations in your classroom.

BRIDGErton THE GAP

Jan 8th, 2021 36m 51s

Bridgerton is what you need to watching on Netflix this week instead of grading!

Santa’s List: Naughty or Nice?

Dec 16th, 2020 8m 58s

Teacher friends, which list are you on this school year? Listen in to find out.

Lesson Plans: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Dec 9th, 2020 18m 50s

Let’s chat about these lesson plans, shall we?

Crossover With Grey’s Anatomy

Nov 18th, 2020 18m 13s

In the very first crossover event for “Building Educators With Wood,” the doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial and teachers from schools all over the world come together in this special episode.

The Elephant in the Classroom

Nov 5th, 2020 19m 24s

It’s time for a good ole class meeting. We’re addressing the elephant in the classroom: teacher anxiety. We’re also having some real talk about the anxiety this political climate has caused teachers. Teachers, we gotta fix this! Let’s start by

FYI

Oct 30th, 2020 32m 24s

In this episode, the OG talks about how harmful toxic positivity is to teachers. What if there were days for teachers like kids have for Red Ribbon Week? Is your spouse being supportive? I also have a movie to distract you from grading!

Is Anyone Listening To Teachers?

Oct 20th, 2020 23m 24s

In this first episode of Season 2, the OG asks the question burning on our minds: Is anyone listening to teachers? How is in person learning going? Well... Also, we’re done with the martyr mindset! Adam Sandler released a movie for teachers! (A

Summer School: ‘Rona and Racism

Aug 2nd, 2020 31m 46s

The OG told us she would randomly pop up and check in during the summer. Find out what the ‘Rona and Racism courses taught the OG in summer school!

I Put My Thing Down...Flip It And Reverse It!

May 16th, 2020 20m 21s

This is the finale of season 1! Lyrics from a Missy Elliot song give the instructional strategy this week! Look...I’m not trying to start nothing, but there’s a “Happy Madison” movie on Netflix. I hope things never go back to normal...

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things!

May 10th, 2020 1h 23m

Episode 17 is a celebration for the 17 years the OG has been teaching! Here are my favorite moments from this season of “Building Educators With Wood!”

Treat Yo’ Self

May 2nd, 2020 23m 35s

Happy “Teacher Appreciation Week!” Let me give you your flowers while you can still see and smell them! In this episode we celebrate teachers, but we’re taking the red pen to safety nets. Whatever dream won’t let you rest at night...go for it!