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The Next Step EDU

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Two educators, Caitlin Bowen and Lindsay Simpson, share and discuss their experiences in education as teachers and leaders. Through this podcast, Caitlin and Lindsay are looking to build a community of educators through fostering and encouraging communication around STEAM Education. To join the conversation, follow the podcast on social media:
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Engagement is Not A Unicorn, An Interview with Heather Lyon

The Next Step EDUJan 07, 2021

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Engagement is Not A Unicorn, An Interview with Heather Lyon

Engagement is Not A Unicorn, An Interview with Heather Lyon

Join us for an inspiring interview with Heather Lyon! Heather Lyon is the author of Engagement is not a Unicorn (It’s a Narwhal) and the website LyonsLetters.com.  She is an Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology for Lewiston-Porter Central School District in Western New York.  Heather is a former English teacher, staff developer, and held various administrative titles, but the professional title she likes best is "learner". She is also a proud wife and mother who (struggles with) but values the importance of work/life balance—which is so critical in a profession like ours.

You can follow Ms. Lyon on Twitter @LyonsLetters

As always, we want to thank you all for joining us for today's episodes and ask that you rate and subscribe wherever you like to listen! 

Most of all, we would love to hear from you on Twitter @TheNextStepEdu! After listening to today's episode, what is your next step? Who do you want to engage and how will you do that?


Jan 07, 202145:52
Coaching During COVID

Coaching During COVID

We are back! Caitlin Bowen and Lindsay Simpson  are back with updates from the last 6 months and our experiences as coaches during COVID. We chat about our focuses, changes in our roles, how are dealing with change, and how we are using self-care to keep us going. 

We want to hear from you! Tweet us (@TheNextStepEdu) your go-to self-activity and be featured in the next episode! 


Dec 11, 202047:35
Teaching During COVID-19

Teaching During COVID-19

Listen in as we talk with two teachers, Mrs. Laura Killian and Mr. Dave Taylor, and discuss their experiences teaching during COVID-19! Hear how we are managing ourselves, our families, our students, and are addressing and attempting to problem solve needs to be as successful as possible during this time. 

When you are done listening, they want to hear from YOU! 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕚𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕟𝕖𝕩𝕥 𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕡 𝕚𝕟 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕛𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕟𝕖𝕪 𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕖𝕒𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕕𝕦𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘 ℂ𝕆𝕍𝕀𝔻-𝟙𝟡?

Share your focus with us on:

Twitter- @TheNextStepEdu

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Apr 20, 202001:13:48
What Is A Makerspace?

What Is A Makerspace?

Tune in as Caitlin and Lindsay return for Season 2 episode 2 all about Makerspaces! Listen for their experiences of defining a makerspace, where you might find a Makerspace, managing a Makerspace, and how students can interact with a Makerspace! 

When you are done listening, they want to hear from YOU! ᴡʜᴀᴛ IS ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴇxᴘᴇʀɪᴇɴᴄᴇ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀ ᴍᴀᴋᴇʀꜱᴘᴀᴄᴇ? ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴅᴏᴇS  ɪᴛ ʟᴏᴏᴋ ʟɪᴋᴇ ɪɴ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴇɴᴠɪʀᴏɴᴍᴇɴᴛ?

Share with them on:

Twitter- @TheNextStepEdu

Facebook- The Next Step Education Podcast

MAKER MOVEMENT Resource: 

https://www.iste.org/explore/In-the-classroom/The-maker-movement%3A-A-learning-revolution

Feb 27, 202048:18
10 Lessons I Learned In The Last 10 Years

10 Lessons I Learned In The Last 10 Years

Tune in as Caitlin and Lindsay return for Season 2! As we enter this new decade, they reflect on the top 10 lessons they have learned while in education over the last 10 years. 

When you are done listening, they want to hear from YOU! What is something you have learned in the last decade? Share with them on: 

Twitter- @TheNextStepEdu

Facebook- The Next Step Education Podcast 

Jan 31, 202049:42
Every Student's Life Is Worth Saving with Dr. DeWitt
Nov 26, 201936:20
Recharging Your Passion

Recharging Your Passion

Tune in to hear Caitlin and Lindsay reflect on a recent CLC for Instructional Coaches and how they are reflecting on their “why” to keep the momentum going!
Oct 26, 201932:12
Kicking Off The Year As Instructional Coaches

Kicking Off The Year As Instructional Coaches

This episode we focus on how we are kicking off the school year as instructional coaches and sharing some resources that we discovered over the summer that helped get us started!   Education Podcast Directory: bit.ly/EduPodcastDirectory   Listen to our interview with Jeff Bradbury: http://bit.ly/EduPodcastingToday   Survey Templates Reflection Survey Template by Ashley Read (Assistant Director of Technology and Modern Learning - @Ashley_Read3): http://bit.ly/ReflectionSurveyAR   EdTech Survey by Blair Mishleau (Blair Mishleau Consulting - @blairtheblur): http://bit.ly/EdTechSurveyBM We want to extend a huge thank you to Karen Hoover (Technology & STREAM Curriculum Coordinator CT) and Nicole Welsh (Director of Technology, Media, and Assessment) for sharing their tips and tricks for a successful year! 
Sep 20, 201948:14
STEM Collaborative Interview with Liz Gallo
Jul 29, 201927:40
ISTE 2019
Jun 25, 201937:09
Engaging Families
May 05, 201933:34
Integrating STEAM Across All Content Areas

Integrating STEAM Across All Content Areas

Join us in Episode 3 as we debrief after a “Realities of STEM” workshop at St. Bonaventure University and hear some examples of various models of STEAM integration. Tweet us YOUR Next Step @Lsimpson1220 (Lindsay Simpson) @Mrscbowen (Caitlin Bowen), @nexteducational (The Next Step Podcast)!
Mar 27, 201942:15
Misconceptions with STEAM Education

Misconceptions with STEAM Education

In this episode, Caitlin Bowen and Lindsay Simpson dive into the misconceptions of STEAM education. This discussion covers different acronyms, who can participate, what STEAM lessons can look like, and more! Join our conversation on Twitter @mrscbowen and @lsimpson1220!
Feb 08, 201934:08
Introduction Episode

Introduction Episode

In this episode, two eager educators, Caitlin Bowen and Lindsay Simpson, begin their journey of sharing their experiences! Follow us on Twitter, @mrscbowen and @lsimpson1220
Feb 08, 201908:48