Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast
1) 367: Innovative Assessment Strategies
What if assessment wasn’t something students feared—but something that actually fueled learning? In this episode, we explore innovative assessment strategies that go beyond traditional tests and quizz...Show More
2) 366: Stop Doing What Students Can Do
What happens when students take the lead in the classroom? In this episode, we explore the concept of a student-run classroom and how shifting ownership of learning to students can transform engagemen...Show More
3) 365: Whole-Body Learning with Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift
Dr. Swift brings decades of experience across public education, higher education, and educational organizations to a conversation centered on one powerful idea: learning isn’t meant to be still. Dr. ...Show More
4) 364: Teacher Retention – Strategies for Staying & Thriving
Teaching is more than a profession — it’s a calling. But in today’s educational climate, staying in the classroom requires intention, boundaries, and support. In this episode, we’re talking honestly a...Show More
5) Bonus: ChatGPT & Me
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest tools transforming education right now: ChatGPT. We're switching it up where Gretchen asks ChatGPT questions about herself and the future of educa...Show More
6) 363: Culturally Responsive Teaching – Meeting Diverse Student Needs
In this episode, we dive into the heart of culturally responsive teaching and what it really means to meet the diverse needs of today’s students. From honoring students’ backgrounds and lived experien...Show More
7) 362: Pathways to Leadership – Advancing Your Teaching Career
What does leadership look like beyond the classroom—and how do educators take the next step without leaving teaching behind? In this episode, we explore the many pathways educators can take to grow th...Show More
8) 361: Ignite the Room – Strategies that Make Students Lean In
In this energizing episode, we dive into what it really takes to ignite a classroom—where students are curious, teachers are confident, and learning feels alive. If you’ve ever wondered how to make yo...Show More
9) Bonus: Obsessed with High Quality Instruction
In this special role-reversal episode, the mic is flipped—and the interviewer becomes the interviewee. Known for asking powerful questions, today’s guest steps into the hot seat to share a deep-rooted...Show More
10) 360: Behind the Teaching Scenes with Craig Randall
What really happens behind the scenes of great teaching? In this episode, we pull back the curtain with educator Craig Randall to talk about the realities of the classroom that don’t always make it in...Show More