In our second kernel of wisdom from Kirsten Franklin, shemanages to cover a wide range of issues in a short time!First of all, Brandon asks her about the role of theteacher.How would you say the role of teachers is changing asyou support t

Kirsten Franklin on science teaching - how to organise teacher support and student academic proficiency - POP12

Apr 22nd, 2016 13m 17s

In education for 28 years, Kirsten is an elementary grade teacher and teacher on special assignment coordinating Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards implementation for the Petaluma State Schools in Petaluma State, California.Kirs

Diane Ketelle on how to make connections with and understand the real needs of our students - POP11

Apr 17th, 2016 11m 14s

Dr. Diane Ketelle, Professor of Education at Mills College in Oakland, CA., returns this week with another kernel of wisdom. This time she concentrates on making connections and understanding the real needs of students.Diane starts by talking

Laurel Krokstrom on motivating students - POP10

Apr 8th, 2016 13m 26s

Laurel is an educational psychologist and educator who has been conducting research and lecturing in various areas.What is motivation?Laurel believes academic motivation is very important in K12 settings. It affects cognition and academic ach

Shawne Kearney's Passion for Project Based Learning - POP9

Mar 26th, 2016 18m 33s

We welcomed back Shawne Kearney this week to share some more kernels of wisdom. Shawne is a Master Teacher and New Teacher Support Provider and Mentor and is currently teaching 4th Grade in Sonoma State, California.A teacher for over 20 years,

Mark Cerutti returns to talk about creating effective and sustainable change - POP8

Mar 17th, 2016 14m 40s

In his second Kernel of wisdom, Mark Cerutti gives us the benefit of his experience in effecting and managing change. Mark is Associate Superintendent of Education Services for the Elk Grove Unified Schools District, the 5th largest School Dist

Master Teacher and Department Chair Kim Ray on building connections with students - POP7

Mar 11th, 2016 14m 58s

Kim Ray is Master Teacher and Department Chair at East Union High School in Manteca, California where she teaches ceramics. She has been teaching for over 20 years after trying to work as an independent artist. She still practices her art while

Shawne Kearney on How to Develop Excellent Classroom Management - POP 6

Mar 4th, 2016 13m 45s

For this kernel of wisdom, Brandon speaks to Shawne Kearney who is a Master Teacher and New Teacher Support Provider and Mentor and is currently teaching 4th Grade in Sonoma State, California.A teacher for over 20 years, Shawne also now teache

Jessica Bonduris on decision-making suggestions for school leaders and teachers to use

Feb 26th, 2016 11m 25s

We welcomed Dr. Jessica Bonduris back to the podcast this week for another kernel of wisdom. We first heard from her in episode 2.What are Jessica’s top tips around decision making when leading staff and students through positive climate chang

Mark Cerutti on Improving the Culture of Behavior - POP4

Feb 18th, 2016 13m 50s

Mark is Associate Superintendent of Education Services for the Elk Grove Unified Schools District, the 5th largest School District in the State of California.Mark was originally involved in natural resource and wildlife management. This led hi

Harriet MacLean on successful restorative justice practices at a model middle school - POP3

Feb 10th, 2016 25m 16s

Harriet MacLean is Assistant Superintendent of Education Services for the San Rafael City Schools in Northern California. Harriet moved through a variety of different teaching roles including learning Spanish so she could teach in bilingual cla

Jessica Bonduris on simple steps for teachers and leaders to build/maintain positive relationships (with students, parents and staff) - POP2

Feb 2nd, 2016 14m 38s

Dr Jessica Bonduris is one of the Directors of Elementary Principal Support for the San Francisco Unified School District. Originally an English and History teacher, Jessica then took up various assistant principal positions before becoming an

Diane Ketelle on essentials for navigating change at schools! POP1

Jan 27th, 2016 13m 46s

Our first kernel of wisdom comes from Dr. Diane Ketelle, Professor of Education at Mills College in Oakland, CA.Before entering the world of education, Diane was a professional dancer, clown, mime artist and high-wire walker in the circus. She