The Best Teacher Podcast
1) 14: Experiential Learning and Snake-in-a-Box with Peter Harrington
On this episode of the podcast I interview Peter Harrington, co-founder of Simventure. Peter brings his unique and insightful perspective to education and all things learning from his time both as a s...Show More
2) 13: Lessons from a 50-year Career with Neil C.
Today on the show we bring you an interview with Neil Cooperman, a math teacher from New Jersey with over 50 years of experience. Neil is one of the most experienced teachers I’ve ever spoken to, but ...Show More
3) 12: Carpets in a Multicultural Classroom with Ashley S.
Today I bring you a conversation that I recorded with Ashley Sawyer back in February. Ashley is a 3rd grade teacher at Saigon South International School* in Vietnam, and I just had a blast talking wit...Show More
4) 11: Tangible Agency, Emotional Work, and How We’re All Just Baby Cicadas with Kathryn B.
Today I am excited to bring you my conversation with Kathryn Braisted. Kathryn is a teacher and learning experience designer currently located in Brooklyn. We discuss the emotional work of being a tea...Show More
11: Tangible Agency, Emotional Work, and How We’re All Just Baby Cicadas with Kathryn B.
1:02:15 | Mar 23rd, 2023
5) 10: Putting People Over Paper with Kimberly P.
Today on the 10th episode of the Best teacher podcast, I speak with Kimberly Phinney, a national award-winning AP English teacher and English department head in Tampa, Florida with some amazing storie...Show More
6) 9: Leading with Empathy with Shveta K.
Today on the show I speak with Shveta Kapur—a teacher and teacher trainer in India with over 17 years of experience. It is obvious from this conversation just how important Shveta’s individual student...Show More
7) 8: Teaching Internationally and Being Ready for Tomorrow with Jen V.
Today on the show I speak with Jen Van Belle - an international teacher extraordinaire that who has taught in a number of cross-cultural contexts around the world and is now located in Silicon Valley....Show More
8) 7: Struggles and Sources with Jeff L.
Jeff is an American secondary teacher with a wide range of US and international experiences who is now teaching in Jerusalem. He brings a unique perspective to his time in the classroom that led to a ...Show More
9) 6: Pancakes, Purposeful Daydreams, and Pedagogical Pauses with Dr. Colleen Kelley
In this episode we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Colleen Kelley, an accomplished professor, scientist, high school teacher, and entrepreneur. We discussed so much in this interview, including a ...Show More
6: Pancakes, Purposeful Daydreams, and Pedagogical Pauses with Dr. Colleen Kelley
1:00:05 | Jan 9th, 2023
10) 5: Mr. Rogers, Student Contracts, and Behavior as Communication with Michelle S.
In this episode, you'll be listening in on my wonderful chat with Michelle Solberg, an elementary school teacher and counselor with over 42 years of experience. That wealth of experience shines here b...Show More
5: Mr. Rogers, Student Contracts, and Behavior as Communication with Michelle S.
38:39 | Dec 19th, 2022