Episode 12: School Culture and Climate
On this episode, Jon and Zahria speak with Nick Karn, Dean of Culture at Panorama Middle School. Nick discusses his why he sees education as his life's calling. The group talks about what schools can ...
14 Mar 202128min
Lesson 11: Music During the Pandemic
Jon and Zahria speak with Lauren Swisher and Lenore Johnson about their experiences teaching choir and band during the pandemic.
15 Feb 202141min
Lesson 10: Teacher Self-Care
Jon and Zahria speak to Paula Hergert, former teacher and public health and policy specialist, about what it means to take care of oneself as a teacher during the pandemic. They discuss what happens w...
10 Des 20201h 9min
Lesson 9: Unmasked in the Navajo Nation
Zahria and Jon speak with a a social studies teacher who is teaching in Chinle, Arizona, a city in the Navajo Nation that has become known in recent months for its high rate of COVID infections. Addi...
29 Nov 202019min
Lesson 7: Unmasked: The College Edition
Zahria and Jon speak to Chris, Jon's brother, and Kylie about adjustments they have had to make as college instructors. As it turns out, teaching other teachers is not easy. Additional resources: Jam...
7 Nov 20201h 34min
Lesson 6: The Quarantine Diaries
Jon gets quarantined in his apartment for two weeks after the school receives its first positive COVID case. He must navigate teaching online...again. Meanwhile, Zahria experiences what in-person scho...
18 Okt 202020min
Lesson 5: Back to Normal (Kinda)
Students have returned in-person. Jon and Zahria talk to another teacher at their school who has been trying to figure out the hybrid model--all while holding down several side hustles. Additional Re...
24 Sep 202022min
