In the season finale of Facing Your Fears, I talk with superintendent of Switzerland County Schools, Mr. Rod Hite. Rod discusses his educational journey from military to business world to non-traditional student to classroom teacher to assista

Eric Curts Episode

Jun 5th, 2019 41m 13s

In this episode, I talk with Eric Curts. Eric is a blogger, fellow podcaster, and Instructional Technology Strategist. Eric talks about the fear tech coaches have of staying up to date on technology, being relevant, and knowing that it is ok

Ryan Jesop Episode

May 14th, 2019 32m 42s

This week I sit down and interview Ryan Jesop. Ryan is currently the Business and Careers teacher as well as the Varsity Football Coach. Ryan discusses his time working with at risk students in his hometown of Evansville and teaching at an inn

Matt Miller Episode

May 5th, 2019 47m 10s

In this week's episode, I talk with Matt Miller, author of "Ditch that Textbook". Matt discusses the fear of control in the classroom along with the fear of uncertainty. Matt also talks about what it looks like to be a "Maverick Teacher".

First Year Teacher Fears

May 1st, 2019 27m 6s

This week I talk with Katie Temple. This is Katie's first year teaching and she teaches 5th grade. Katie discusses all the learning curves she has encountered throughout her first year in the classroom. She talks about what to do the first d

First Year Administrator's Fears

Apr 21st, 2019 18m 37s

This week I talk with Mark Boggs, a 1st year administrator and athletic director. Mark shares the fears he has overcome through his journey in going from the classroom to the assistant principal's office. We talk about the importance of buildi

Jake Miller Episode

Apr 14th, 2019 29m 37s

This week, I talk with Educational Gif Guy & Instructional Strategist Jake Miller about risk taking in education. Jake shares his educational journey, his podcast Educational Duct Tape, and how he has become a Twitter celebrity in Malaysia.

Parent Struggles

Mar 31st, 2019 23m 2s

I sit down with a Katie Collier, a mom of 2, to discuss the struggles parents face in today's education system. We talk about the pressures of social media, trying to be Pinterest Perfect Parents, and why comparing your children and even yours

Varsity Coach's Fears

Mar 24th, 2019 17m 10s

The newest episode of #FacingYourFears #podcast with guest @petro53 *We discuss the #fears of a varsity #coach *The #pressure of self doubt *And the importance of #Relentless #positivity

Fear of Failure

Mar 17th, 2019 12m 43s

This week, I interview Calleigh Powell, a senior in high school as well as a varsity athlete in. Calleigh shares her fears and struggles of the pressure of failing both in the classroom and on the field as a student and athlete. Calleigh also

Fear of Failure - A Student's Perspective

Mar 17th, 2019 12m 44s

Facing Your Fears

Mar 11th, 2019 16m 33s

I begin with an interview with Language Arts teacher, Amanda Cole. We identify a few fears of failing in the classroom. Discuss the pressure of failing that teachers have put on them in the classrooms. And advice on how to build your confiden