Show-Me Education Podcast

In this episode, three of Missouri’s Regional Professional Development Center literacy coaches - Susan Kohl, Debbie Schroer and Abby Seymour - share background information on the state’s literacy initiative to fund K-5 teachers to participate in the LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) training. They also share the purpose and importance of the training and how the regional literacy coaches across the state are supporting teachers and administrations with implementation of their learning in classrooms.

Change can be hard! I am sure you have heard that, seen it or felt it. Well, using a matrix to help navigate through change can be very helpful! We sat down with Dr. Erin Lawson to discuss how she utilizes this matrix when rolling out anything new within her district. 

This episode is a collection of conversations that took place at the innovate conference in St. Louis, MO. Our core team member, Rob Greenhaw sat with a couple facilitators and other podcasters for a conversation around innovation.

The Show-me Education Podcast was part of Podcast Row at innovate. This was a wonderful experience and we would highly recommend it to other podcasters out there listening next year!

Lewis Co. teacher, Megan Carmody, gives practical tips on how she has used the practice of daily affirmations to build relationships with her students.

Envision, the school board meeting - the board is sitting in the front facing the crowd and the audience facing the board.  How does that make everyone feel?  Nervous, anxious, adrenaline rushing.   While boards need to conduct business, these environments will not lead to families, schools and communities working together collaboratively. ParentCamp is  designed to provide a safe space for communities to learn, grow and collaborate together.

Learn how Customized Professional Learning can meet the needs of your school and district communities. Dr. Kulpa and Dr. Blumberg share how their team will design learning opportunities specific to your stakeholder needs. Honoring what your teachers know and providing new ways of thinking about teaching and learning grounded in research, this innovative approach will authentically engage all learners to support students in the school setting and beyond.

Today you will learn from a national leading expert in administrator leadership and development. Specifically Dr. Rutherford  will discuss the important topic of hiring and the retention of high quality teachers. Dr. Rutherford will share the “Great Place to Work” Factors, which excellent teachers migrate to schools and districts that embody those factors. They include being:  valued, appreciated, recognized, and developed. School leaders, you do not want to miss this pivotal episode that will impact the future of your school.

Core team member, Rob Greenhaw sits down with an amazing educator in a bilingual classroom!

The why, what, and how of gifted education in Missouri with DESE’s Christine Nobbe. Check out the show notes linked below to access a bunch of resources related to this conversation!!

In this episode of the Show-me Education Podcast, core team member Jonathon Lee sat down with four amazing educators from the Neelyville school district in southeast Missouri. Neelyville presented at this year’s DCI Summit. The title of their session was Trusting the Journey. In this episode, they share some of the takeaways of their journey and provide some great insight into how to navigate the learning process!

Superintendent Lyle Best from Osage Co R-I sits down with Mark Clements to discuss his team’s takeaways from the DCI summit including onboarding, and DLT planning for the upcoming school year.

In this episode of the podcast, our host is Chris Redmon. He sits down with a couple educators from South Callaway elementary to discuss their DACL journey. 

This conversation took place at the 2022 District Continuous Improvement Summit. Educators from all over the state came to share and learn about how the District Continuous Improvement process improves student growth. This is accomplished through implementing best instructional practices with fidelity. In this episode, Chris Redmon sat down with a couple Early Childhood center at Fulton School District. They share their journey and how they were able to adapt the DCI practices to fit their setting.

Welcome to Season 2 of the Show-me Education Podcast! In our first episode of the season, our Core Team discuss various ways to start the school year off on the right foot. We discuss strategies from all different viewpoints. Checkout the show notes linked below. You can also leave us a comment by following the link below too. 

Missouri educators Rock! We here at the Show-me Education podcast know this. It is the reason why we try to showcase the awesome work our educators are doing within our episodes. This episode is dedicated to sharing a Thank You for all that our Missouri Educators do. Listen to administrators, educators and consultants give praise to those who dedicate themselves to our children!

In this episode Show-Me Education team members, John Schuler and Rob Greenhaw continue their conversation with education consultants, Dr. Sonya Murray and Lisa Thompson, about steps Missouri schools can take to provide more equitable learning experiences for students.

In this episode Show-Me Education team members, John Schuler and Rob Greenhaw interview education consultants, Sonya Murray and Lisa Thompson, about steps Missouri schools can take to provide more equitable learning experiences for students.

In this episode, Dr. Christine Johnson and Micah Fritz, principal and assistant principal of Meadow Lane Elementary in the Lee’s Summit School District, respectively, describe the process of building a guiding coalition for their school community.  The two administrators summarize their unique story and promote being agents of change in the world of education.

An historical and philosophical examination of state evaluations of school districts.

Teacher retention has become a very important topic in education today.  Hiring, supporting, training, and retaining high quality teachers is paramount as we are experiencing a larger percentage of teachers retiring and or leaving the profession. In this episode, Shelly Parks, the 2019 Missouri Teacher of the Year, discusses five key areas related to teacher retention: Pandemic struggles that create educational challenges, need for local, state, and national action to retain classroom teachers, retention and the important link to families and communities, and why  teachers remaining in the classroom.

Members of the Show-Me Education Podcast Core team sit down for a “roundtable” style discussion, swapping stories, tips, and tricks as we prepare for the upcoming hiring season in education. We discuss our favorites (and least favorite) interview questions, what questions candidates SHOULD be asking, the importance of research and social media, and much more.

Cheri Huster is the principal at Daly Elementary School in the Fayette R-III School District. After being identified as a “focus” school by DESE, Cheri and her teacher leadership team embarked on a journey on school improvement that began with the Missouri Professional Learning Community training and continues today through the District Continuous Improvement (or DCI) process. Focusing first on building culture and developing a strong mission, Daly built strong collaborative teams with a focus on learning essential standards and showed tremendous growth in student learning and staff moral that they’re happy to share with others!

Joe Beydler and Nancy Rogers, School-wide Positive Behavior Support Consultants, give practical tips for classroom management.  This episode highlights strategies teachers can use to manage student behaviors after long school breaks, as well as positive behavior supports for students every day of the year.

This episode features an interview with Ryan Rumpf, the administrator at KCPS’ International Welcome Center.  Ryan discusses the planning and programmatic decisions that went into creating the district’s newcomer center, which specializes in supporting EL students who have recently arrived in the United States.  We talk about how students at the IWC receive academic instruction and social-emotional support, the importance of having highly qualified staff, and ideas related to scheduling courses  for students with interrupted formal education (SIFE).

In this timely podcast, Mr. Jesse Oswald shares his purpose, insight, and mission as a school administrator. The cornerstone of his work centers around building positive professional relationships with the students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Meeting students where they are empowers him to support, encourage, and coach them along in their school journey. The pandemic, social media, and 21st century teen pressure all take their toll on our students and their well being. As a relationship builder, Mr. Oswald is a role model for every student. Whether it’s talking about hoops, rap singers, or academics, Jesse is there for his students. This podcast will offer you encouragement, and hope, and practical application as a school leader today.

Interview with Eleanor Taylor and Amanda Wyatt, two EL teachers who won Teacher of the Year at their respective districts and were then in the running for the 2021-2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year.  The interview features them sharing their feelings about being recognized for their outstanding work, a few “go-to” instructional strategies they use with EL students, and examples of times that their work with students has led to amazing results.

We will be discussing and diving into the Teacher Academy opportunities in the Northwest region of Missouri.

In this episode we talk with two educators from the Warrensburg School District about their teacher mentoring program! Give it a listen and be sure to check the show notes to connect with our guests.

Today Laura Steinbrink shared her “tips of the trade” in keeping students engaged in their learning. Laura’s philosophy of education is centered around meeting the needs of her students. Engaging learners where they are in their learning journey. A few tools she shared included Google Slides, Buncee, and Wakelet.

During this podcast, we will hold a lively discussion with Carolyn Hall who is a trainer out of the NW RPDC.   She has extensive background and knowledge in the area of PBIS and Trauma.  She will lead us through basic trauma background, what it means for you and your students, and ways you can help students immediately.

Episode's Show Notes

An interview with a district leader focusing on the planning and evidence-based evaluation of professional learning.

In our very first episode you will get to meet the core team. You’ll learn about their experience & passion for education. We will also explain what this little podcast will be all about!

We are excited to announce and launch a new education podcast. One that will provide all educators with the tools and inspiring stories they need to be better educators and increase student growth.