"The Bulldog Educator" with Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston
By Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston
"The Bulldog Educator" with Kirsten Wilson and Matthew CastonFeb 19, 2021
Episode 5 Season 5: Matt and Kirsten Catch Up and get real about Self Care
In this episode, Matt and Kirsten take a break from our having awesome guests on TBE to catch up, share how life has been, and how both of them are facing the need to level set to ensure they are employing the true practices of self-care that ensure they and the listeners they support can sustain the important work we all do in education for kids.
Other podcast mentioned hosted by Suzanne Dailey is "Teach Happier."
Permission Slips concept by Brene' Brown.
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Episode 4 Season 5: Kanesha Barnes-Adams- Bearapy Non-profit
Kanesha Barnes-Adams, Educator, Eduprenuer, and inspiration to us all shares how she took a tragic event in her life and turned it into an opportunity to help others dealing with trauma and misfortune with stories and "stuffies." Learn more about her journey, how she is impacting young children, educators, the community and beyond. To learn more about her story and how Bearapy non-profit, Bearapy Bookshelf, and the Learning Lounge came to be, you can read the feature article in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette published February 20, 2022.
To connect with Kanesha Barnes- Adams you can find her on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanesha-barnes-adams-9a227889/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/princesskanesha/
Instagram: @authoradams
Bearapy Organization-
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearapy.org
Bearapy Bookshelf Instgram: @bearapybookshelf
Bearapy Bookshelf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearapybookshelf
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Episode 3 Season 5: Matt Montrose- Creator of Ecologies
Join co-hosts Matthew Caston and Kirsten Wilson, as we chat with Matthew Montrose, former Science teacher, and creator of the engaging educational game Ecologies. Learn about how he created the game Ecologies, how it supports learning, and other resources he provides to Science educators via the website Montrose Biology (https://www.montrosebiology.com/).
You can connect with Matt Montrose via Instagram at: @montrosebiology
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Episode 2 Season 5: Dr. Jones-Branch, author and researcher of the Lives of Black Women in the South
In this episode Matthew and Kirsten have a wonderful conversation with Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch, Dean of the Arkansas State Graduate School, and Professor of History. We dive into her work around the work and advocacy of Black Women in Rural America, particularly in the Arkansas Delta. Join us to learn more about her work and the unknown heroes like Miss Annie.
To reach Dr. Jones-Branch you can find her via Arkansas State University via email at crjones@AState.edu
You can also find her on Instagram @cjbranch1
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Episode 1 Season 5: Rich Winbush, The History of African American Jockeys
Join podcast hosts Matthew Caston and Kirsten Wilson, as they walk through the rich history of the African American Jockey with The Beach Institute's Director, Rich Winbush.
You can connect with Rich Winbush through the Beach Institute Website: https://www.beachinstitute.org/
Or visit him on location at
502 E Harris St
Savannah, GA 31401
He can also be reached through his work or personal email: winbush@beachinstitute.org; richwinbush@gmail.com
Rich also welcomes all phone calls! Phone: 912-335-8868
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E8 S4: "Wrapping" it up with Dr. Jen Clifden
Join us as we have another great conversation about soul care and soul work with Dr. Jen Clifden. Dr. Clifden opened Season 4 with us and we are excited to have her back to close out Season 4.
For more information about Dr. Clifden and her work:
website: https://www.presentteacher.com/who-we-are
X (formerly Twitter): @ClilfdenJennifer
LinkedIN: Jennifer Clifden
Living in Beta Mode... Books to Read:
Matthew Caston pick- "Rest is Resistance" by Tricia Hersey
Kirsten Wilson pick- "The Deepest Well" by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
Getting things on course for 2024: "Atomic Habits" by James Clear
A good relaxing, funny read- "The Do Over: A Totally Laugh Out Loud Romantic Comedy" by Sharon M. Peterson
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Episode 7 Season 4: Crystal Green-Braswell living out the role...
Join us in this episode as we check back in with Crystal Green Braswell, Little Rock School District's Coordinator of Staff Wellness and Culture. We last connected with Crystal in the Summer of 2023 when she had just accepted the role with LRSD. Listen in as she shares her triumphs, challenges, surprises, and life lessons.
You can connect with Crystal in the following ways:
Instagram: @b_extremely_well or @thecrystaldragonflyllc
Twitter: @Crystalbraswe15
LinkedIN: Crystal Green-Braswell
Living in Beta Mode segment:
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E6 S4: Lindsey and Deondra Swanigan... being married to an educator!
In this episode we chat with the amazing power couple, Lindsey and Deondra Swanigan. We talk about what it is like being married to an educator and navigating the unexpected expenses an educator takes on to support her students.
You can find out more about Lindsey's business, Swan Academics via Facebook.
You can connect with Deondra's business, SwanDone.com
This week's LIBM segment introduced the assessment tool Socrative with both freemium and premium pricing.
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Episode 5 Season 4: Carrots and Cake a Parent Guidance Support Application
In this episode we talk with Carrots and Cake founder, Meredith DePaolo, and her Marketing Executive, Jack Newenham about the science behind their application that takes the hard out of parenting in a device rich world. They share insights, personal stories, the science behind their approach with devices, and their desire to bring families and community together. Listen to how they have made screentime healthier.
For more information you can go to the Carrots & Cake website: https://carrotsandcake.com
And/or follow them on:
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Episode 4 Season 4: Jeffrey Veale, Jr. with Teach for America
In this episode Matthew and Kirsten chat with Jeffrey Veale, Jr., leader extraordinaire with Teach For America. He shares with us his "origin story" in education, how he models maintaining his well being for his educators, and how he supports rural school leaders and educators. Plus we talk a little about cooking and dogs! Listen in!
Contact Jeffrey through LInked IN or email: jeffrey.veale@teachforamerica.org
Living in Beta Mode Segment Featuring Flocabulary, a digital tool that teachers can use to enhance their students' exposure to vocabulary through videos, interactive quizzes and rhyming.
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Episode 3 Season 4: Tykesha Cross- a call to serve
In this episode Matthew Caston and Kirsten Wilson have a deep discussion and heart tugging conversation with Tykesha Cross. She shares her journey to being an educator. We talk about life paths and how the universe will keep steering us to where we are meant to be, work-life balance, the partnership in a marriage, and finding ways to support those around us.
You can find more about Tykesha Cross in the Rural School Collaborative that features here in 2022. You can also watch the documentary from YouTube on Tykesha Cross.
You can connect with Tykesha at:
On Facebook: Tykesha Cross
On Tik Tok: @tybaby20000
Living in Beta Mode:
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Episode 2 Season 4- with Autumn Ackerson
Join co-hosts Matthew Caston and Kirsten WIlson as they chat with Autumn Ackerson, an edTech Consultant with Classroom Partners, and discuss the many hats educators wear, the sense of overwhelm that goes with implementing curriculum, instruction, and other responsibilities, and how we can better support classroom educators both with their many hats and their well-being.
Classroom Partner's LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/classroom-partners/about/
Autumn's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumn-ackerman-214b6212a/
Autumn's Email: aackerman@classroompartners.net
Living in Beta Mode Segment:
ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/auth/login
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Season 4 Episode 1- Dr. Jennifer Clifden
Join Kirsten and Matt as they have a great conversation with Dr. Jennifer Clifden about the well-being of teachers and care-takers, how burn out happens, and the two questions to ask yourself often to get your joy back and bring you out of burnout.
Connect with Dr. Jennifer Clifden through:
website: https://www.presentteacher.com/who-we-are
X (formerly Twitter): @ClilfdenJennifer
LinkedIN: Jennifer Clifden
Living in Beta Mode Segment:
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Episode 9 Season 3: Season Recap with co-hosts Matthew Caston and Kirsten Wilson
In this episode Matt and Kirsten record together in person at the CALS (Central Arkansas Library System) Downtown Little Rock Library and recap Season 3 and our new adventure as co-hosts and bringing content to our listeners. Find out the sound that Season 3 was brought to you by (a little Sesame Street throwback), and our ask for guests in the upcoming Season 4.
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Note: We will be taking a break in August. We will return with Season 4 on Thursday, September 7th with Guest Dr. Jennifer Clifden.
Episode 8 Season 3: Crystal Green-Braswell- Coor of Staff Wellness and Culture @ LRSD
In this episode The Bulldog Educator co-hosts, Matt and Kirsten, talk with guest Crystal Green-Braswell, educator, author, and wellness coach. She shares her experience, wisdom, and proven methods for wellness practices and how this works in the world of education.
Here are some of the resources discussed in the podcast:
"Thinking Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman
"Rest is Resistance" by Tricia Hersey
"The Deepest Well" by Nadine Burke-Harris
The Copper Well- Energy Healing Massage, Chakra Balance, Physical Massage
The Embassy of Sound - Sound baths
Me and McGee - Farmers market for fresh food options
Connect with Crystal Green-Braswell:
Instagram: @b_extremely_well or @thecrystaldragonflyllc
Twitter: @Crystalbraswe15
LinkedIN: Crystal Green-Braswell
Living in Beta Mode segment:
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Episode 7, Season 3: TBE goes to Savannah with guest Kristin Poitras, Director of Museum Programming and Operations at SCAD
In this episode, Matthew takes The Bulldog Educator on the road to Savannah, Georgia where he chats with Kristin Poitras, former classroom teacher, now Director of Museum Programming and Operations at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Museum of Art. She shares with us some of the experiences, how art elevates our awareness of the world around us, and how art, history, and education can be integrated and also be a place of relaxation.
SCAD Museum of Art Downloadable Curriculum Guides (Including "The Crafts: A Thousand Miles and Counting")
SCAD Museum of Art Social Media- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Living in Beta Mode:
5 Reasons Why Making Lists is Good for Your Mental Health, by Sean Grover, Psychology Today (April 19, 2023)
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Episode 6 Season 3: Matt and Kirsten Reflect on the first half of Season 3
Co-hosts Matt and Kirsten reflect over their travels in the first half of Season 3, how they are working on the practice of rest and rejuvenation, and what they are looking forward to both with the podcast and in the upcoming weeks.
Article on Arkansas' top 31 Attractions You Don't Want to Miss from attractionsofamerica.com
Living in Beta Mode Segment:
Tyler Tarver on Twitter: @tylertarver Instagram: @tylertarver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tylersokay TikTok: @drtylertarver
Dr. Tyler Tarver's wonderful website: https://www.tarveracademy.com/
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Episode 5 Season 3: Carrie Rogers-Whitehead Finding ways to rest and not fight over screen time with kids!
In this episode of The Bulldog Educator, Kirsten talks with Carrie Rogers-Whitehead, author and founder of Digital ResponsAbility. She shares ideas and practical advice for managing screen time without robbing everyone of rest and rejuvenation, and shares some ways she guards her own rest and relaxation.
You can also find Digital ResponsAbility- Carrie’s mission based company focused on digital literacy, safety, and citizenship on Instagram @digitalrespons_ability, Twitter @Digital_Empower, Facebook “Digital Respons-Ability”, and LinkedIN Digital Respons-Ability
Link to Digital ResonsAbility webinars: https://respons-ability.net/category/webinars/
Book ‘Deepening Digtial Citizenship: A Guide to Systemwide Policy and Practice' by Carrie Rogers Whitehead and Dr. Vanessa Moterosa
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Episode 4 Season 3: Finding Rest when a Graduate Student with Krystle Merry
Matt and Kirsten chat with UofA College of Education and Health Professions PhD Candidate, Krystle Merry. They dive into the challenges of being a doctoral student while managing all of the other responsibilities in life.
Contact Krystle Merry via LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmerry/ or on Twitter @krystle_merry
Living in Beta Mode Segment: YouTube Productivity Expert- Thomas Frank
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Episode 3 Season 3: TBE goes on the road to Arkansas ASCD "Whole Child Summit" with guest Kelly Krout
In this episode, co-host Kirsten Wilson, while attending Arkansas ASCD "Whole Child Summit" in Northwest Arkansas chats with licensed social worker, Kelly Krout. Kelly, a mental health professional and community outreach specialist for Arisa Health, shares with listeners approaches for families ways to embrace the opportunity to rest, relax, and rejuvenate during the summer. She also shares how she finds ways to rest and relax.
Connect with Kelly Krout on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Living in Beta Mode: Google Add On Momentum
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Episode 2 Season 3: TBE goes on the Road to the Innovation Rally- Guest Carissa Solomon, Embark Education
In this episode The Bulldog Educator Podcast goes on the road with co-host Matthew Caston. At the Office of Innovation in Education- Innovation Rally, Matthew talks with Carissa Solomon, educator with Embark Education from Denver, Colorado. They talk about the innovative approach that Embark takes with a micro-middle school, how to integrate practices of yoga into every aspect of learning with students to support emotional regulation, and how Carissa recharges after the demands of teaching and parenting.
Embark Education: https://www.embarkeducation.org/
Carissa Solomon on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carissa-solomon-54a6b122
Living in Beta Mode- Breathe for Change YouTube Channel
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Ep 1 S 3: Introducing TBE new Co-host and Setting the tone for Season 3
In this episode we launch Season 3, introduce that this will be a co-hosted podcast and introduce the host joining Kirsten Wilson, Matthew Caston. Matthew will share with listeners a little bit about himself, his connection to education, and his recent journey with rest and renewal, which is also the theme for Season 3. The episode will end with a new segment “Living in Beta Mode” where co-hosts share a “life-hack”, a great social media educational influencer to follow, a book they recently read, or a podcast to listen to.
Theme:Based on the books: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle By Emily Nagoski, Amelia Nagoski
Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey
link to article in the show notes taken from the book by Nagoski and Nagoski
“Engage For Success” blog in the article “WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO SCHEDULE DOWNTIME IN YOUR WORKDAY” by author Debbie Lentz
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Special Series- Episode 6: Exploring PLCs and the voices of the Marginalized a Reflection by host Kirsten Wilson
This is the sixth and final episode of a special series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, reflects on the past 5 episodes and how it has impacted her learning. Throughout the episode, there is her personal reflection of the series and excerpts of recordings from previous episodes in this series.
Resources referenced in the episode:
Definition of a Marginalized person:
Gehl, N. (2019, June 28). How to better support your marginalized students. The Art of Education University. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/09/02/how-to-better-support-your-marginalized-students/
4 Essential Questions for the PLC:
Fischer, D., & Frey, N. (2015, February). That pesky fourth PLC question. Solution Tree Blog. Retrieved from https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/that-pesky-fourth-plc-question/
Characteristics of a PLC:
Bailey, K. (2010). 6 essential characteristics of a PLC. Retrieved from https://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/What-it-Means-to-be-a-Model-PLC-School.pdf
Examples of Schools with Effective PLCs that did not follow the PLC framework:
Amy, M. E., Pelligrino, M. J., Slaney, J. D., & Soria, L. R. (2020). Leadership Practices That Support Marginalized Students: How Leaders Support Teacher Leadership For Emergent Bilingual And Latinx Students (dissertation). Boston College University Libraries, Boston, MA.
Bouffard, S., & Murray, L. (2020, February). Learning Is A Two-Way Street Middle School Strengthens Teaching By Focusing On Student Identity. The Learning Professional, 41(1), 28–31.
Jackson, Y. (2016, February 18). Transformational pedagogy: Cashing the promissory note of equity for all students – especially those who are marginalized. Equity-Centered Capacity Building: Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://capacitybuildingnetwork.org/article8/
Support for including diverse voices in discussions about vulnerability and resilience and to intentionally embedding and protecting the voices of marginalized populations in PLCs:
Levine, T. H. (2019). Overcome 5 PLC Challenges. The Learning Professional, 40(3), 64–68. (https://learningforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Overcome-5-PLC-challenges-TOOL.pdf)
To discuss this topic, feel free to email us at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org, or connect with us on social media- Twitter: @thebulldogedu, Facebook- The Bulldog Edu, Instagram- @thebulldogedu or connect with our host, Kirsten Wilson on LinkdedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-s-wilson/.
Special Series- Episode 5: Exploring PLCs and the voices of the Marginalized with Dr. Evette Allen-Moore
This is the fifth episode of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, chats with guest, Dr. Evette Allen-Moore about the questions she has been contemplating, how higher education PLC spaces ensure and create inclusive cultures that amplify the voices of BIPOC students and teachers. Through the episode we also explore what other aspects need to be present in a PLC and what we need to keep mindful of when considering representation and student voice. The concept of representation and the importance of perspective and personal experience bring to the table also are a theme throughout the episode. The discussion explores how PLCs can amplify the voices of the marginalized, the concept of the Inclusive Excellence Framework, and what may need to change or be customized regarding the questions asked in a PLC and who is present in a PLC to ensure all voices are represented and heard.
Resources referenced in the episode:
4 Essential Questions for the PLC:
Fischer, D., & Frey, N. (2015, February). That pesky fourth PLC question. Solution Tree Blog. Retrieved from https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/that-pesky-fourth-plc-question/
Characteristics of a PLC:
Bailey, K. (2010). 6 essential characteristics of a PLC. Retrieved from https://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/What-it-Means-to-be-a-Model-PLC-School.pdf
Definition of Marginalized person:
Gehl, N. (2019, June 28). How to better support your marginalized students. The Art of Education University. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/09/02/how-to-better-support-your-marginalized-students/
Inclusive Excellence Framework:
Original framework from AACU and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute: https://www.aacu.org/office-of-undergraduate-stem-education/inclusive-excellence-commission
Research used for preparation in discussion in this episode:
Embedding DEI into practice: https://www.aacu.org/office-of-undergraduate-stem-education/inclusive-excellence-commission
Denver Office of Teaching and Learning: Inclusive Teaching Practices- Inclusive Excellence Framework (based on the work from AACU-HHMI): https://operations.du.edu/inclusive-teaching/inclusive-excellence
Student voice/experience:
Anderson, G. (2020, October 23). Racism fuels poor mental health outcomes for black students. Racism fuels poor mental health outcomes for Black students. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/10/23/racism-fuels-poor-mental-health-outcomes-black-students
Griffin, E. (2020, February). See Me For Who I Am. The Learning Professional 1, 41, 36–38. (https://learningforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/the-learning-professional-february2020.pdf)
You can locate Dr. Evette Allen-Moore at New York Institute of Technology Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and ELA Education Services, LLC, where she is owner and CEO.
To engage in discussion on this topic feel free to email at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org, or connect with us on social media- Twitter: @thebulldogedu, Facebook- The Bulldog Edu, Instagram- @thebulldogedu or connect with our host, Kirsten Wilson on LinkdedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-s-wilson/.
Special Series- Episode 4: Exploring PLCs and the voices of the Marginalized with Jasmine Wilson
This is the fourth episode of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, chats with guest, Jasmine Wilson about the questions she has been contemplating, how a non-traditional student, former Higher Education employee, former Corporate Business Person and Dean of Students shows up in PLC spaces representing BIPOC students and supports teachers. Through the episode we also explore what other aspects need to be present in a PLC and what we need to keep mindful of when considering representation and student voice. The concept of representation and the importance of perspective and personal experience bring to the table also are a theme throughout the episode. The discussion explores how PLCs have benefited or not benefited Jasmine, her voice, and the voice of teachers and students, and what may need to change or be customized regarding the questions asked in a PLC and who is present in a PLC to ensure all voices are represented and heard.
Resources referenced in order presented:
4 Essential Questions for the PLC:
Fischer, D., & Frey, N. (2015, February). That pesky fourth PLC question. Solution Tree Blog. Retrieved from https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/that-pesky-fourth-plc-question/
Characteristics of a PLC:
Bailey, K. (2010). 6 essential characteristics of a PLC. Retrieved from https://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/What-it-Means-to-be-a-Model-PLC-School.pdf
Definition of Marginalized person:
Gehl, N. (2019, June 28). How to better support your marginalized students. The Art of Education University. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/09/02/how-to-better-support-your-marginalized-students/
Research used for preparation in discussion in this episode:
The topic of customization:
Amy, M. E., Pelligrino, M. J., Slaney, J. D., & Soria, L. R. (2020). Leadership Practices That Support Marginalized Students: How Leaders Support Teacher Leadership For Emergent Bilingual And Latinx Students (dissertation). Boston College University Libraries, Boston, MA.
Bouffard, S., & Murray, L. (2020, February). Learning Is A Two-Way Street Middle School Strengthens Teaching By Focusing On Student Identity. The Learning Professional, 41(1), 28–31.
Student voice:
Griffin, E. (2020, February). See Me For Who I Am. The Learning Professional 1, 41, 36–38. (https://learningforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/the-learning-professional-february2020.pdf)
When PLCs struggle to overcome the balkanized culture:
Gorman, A. R. (2019). PLCs and Shifting School Culture: A Case Study . TopScholar. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4165&context=theses
You can locate Jasmine Wilson on LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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Special Series- Episode 3: Exploring PLCs and the voices of the Marginalized with Aida Kuettle
This is the third episode of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, chats with guest, Aida Kuettle about the questions she has been contemplating, how an ELL learner herself, non-traditional student, and ESOL Coordinator shows up in PLC spaces representing ESOL students and supports teachers. Through the episode we also explore what other aspects need to be present in a PLC and what we need to keep mindful of when considering the ESOL students. The concept of representation and the importance of perspective and personal experience bring to the table also are a theme throughout the episode. The discussion explores how PLCs have benefited or not benefited both Aida, her voice, and the voice of the ESOL students, and what may need to change regarding the questions asked in a PLC.
Resources referenced in order presented:
4 Essential Questions for the PLC:
Fischer, D., & Frey, N. (2015, February). That pesky fourth PLC question. Solution Tree Blog. Retrieved from https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/that-pesky-fourth-plc-question/
Characteristics of a PLC:
Bailey, K. (2010). 6 essential characteristics of a PLC. Retrieved from https://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/What-it-Means-to-be-a-Model-PLC-School.pdf
Definition of Marginalized person:
Gehl, N. (2019, June 28). How to better support your marginalized students. The Art of Education University. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/09/02/how-to-better-support-your-marginalized-students/
Research used for preparation in discussion in this episode:
Amy, M. E., Pelligrino, M. J., Slaney, J. D., & Soria, L. R. (2020). Leadership Practices That Support Marginalized Students: How Leaders Support Teacher Leadership For Emergent Bilingual And Latinx Students (dissertation). Boston College University Libraries, Boston, MA.
Bouffard, S., & Murray, L. (2020, February). Learning Is A Two-Way Street Middle School Strengthens Teaching By Focusing On Student Identity. The Learning Professional, 41(1), 28–31.
You can locate Aida Kuettle on LinkedIn, on Facebook as Aida Quintero, and on Instagram @senora_kuettle
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Special Series- Episode 2: Exploring PLCs and the voices of the Marginalized with Matthew Caston
This is the second episode of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, chats with guest, Matthew Caston about the questions she has been contemplating, how a student-centered focus in PLCs differs from the traditional framework, and explores what other aspects need to be present in a PLC such storytelling and sharing a narrative. The concept of affinity groups, fugitive pedagogy, and expanding the definition of data all can have a transformative impact. The discussion explores how PLCs have benefited or not benefited them, their voice, and the voice of their students.
Resources referenced in order presented:
4 Essential Questions for the PLC:
Fischer, D., & Frey, N. (2015, February). That pesky fourth PLC question. Solution Tree Blog. Retrieved from https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/that-pesky-fourth-plc-question/
Characteristics of a PLC:
Bailey, K. (2010). 6 essential characteristics of a PLC. Retrieved from https://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/What-it-Means-to-be-a-Model-PLC-School.pdf
Affinity Spaces:
Bell, M. K. (2015). Making space. Learning for Justice. Retrieved from https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/summer-2015/making-space
Fugitive Pedagogy:
Gibson, L. (2022, February 17). Fugitive pedagogy. Harvard Magazine. Retrieved from https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2022/03/features-fugitive-pedagogy-jarvis-givens
You can locate Matthew Caston on LinkedIN. You can also find him on Twitter- @matthewcaston or locate him and his stories about life and pondering the impact of the "Fugitive" Pedagogy on his instagram @matt.caston
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Special Series: Episode 1- Intro by Host Kirsten Wilson
This is the beginning of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, shares the questions she has been contemplating, defines what the term marginalized means, and explores and shares her own experiences with PLCs. In this series she will interview experts in the field of education, both K-12 and Higher Ed, and how PLCs have benefited or not benefited them, their voice, and the voice of their students.
Resources referenced in order presented:
Gehl, N. (2019, June 28). How to better support your marginalized students. The Art of Education University. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/09/02/how-to-better-support-your-marginalized-students/
Fisher, D., Frey, N., & Almarode, J. (2022, November 17). 5 questions plcs should ask to promote equity. Learning Forward. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://learningforward.org/journal/resilient-leadership/5-questions-plcs-should-ask-to-promote-equity/
To engage in discussion on this topic feel free to email at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org, or connect with us on social media- Twitter: @thebulldogedu, Facebook- The Bulldog Edu, Instagram- @thebulldogedu or connect with our host, Kirsten Wilson on LinkdedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-s-wilson/.
Final episode of Season 2- changes and margin
In this episode, podcast host Kirsten Wilson, shares with listeners about her plans, personal events, and hopes for what will be next for The Bulldog Educator.
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Season 2 Episode 9: We’ve Been Doing it all Wrong: Why Mind Brain Education is more important than Pedagogy
In Season 2: Episode 9: We’ve Been Doing it all Wrong: Why Mind Brain Education is more important than Pedagogy, TBE host, Kirsten Wilson, explores Mind, Brain, Education Science and the impact on Educators and Students regarding a radical shift in Professional Learning and Educator Support through the lens of Digital Learning.
Below are research articles and resources mentioned in the episode:
Hobbiss, M. H., Massonnié, J., Tokuhama‐Espinosa, T., Gittner, A., Sousa Lemos, M. A., Tovazzi, A., Hindley, C., Baker, S., Sumeracki, M. A., Wassenaar, T., & Gous, I. (2019). “unified”: Bridging the researcher–practitioner divide in mind, Brain, and Education. Mind, Brain, and Education, 13(4), 298–312. https://doi.org/10.1111/mbe.12223
Oliveira, S., Roberto, M. S., Veiga-Simão, A. M., & Marques-Pinto, A. (2021). A meta-analysis of the impact of social and emotional learning interventions on teachers’ burnout symptoms. Educational Psychology Review, 33(4), 1779–1808. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-021-09612-x
Willis, A. S., & Nagel, M. C. (2014). The role that teachers play in overcoming the effects of stress and trauma on children’s Social Psychological Development: Evidence from Northern Uganda. Social Psychology of Education, 18(1), 37–54. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11218-014-9282-6
“The Difference between Mind, Brain and Education, Educational Neuroscience and the Learning Sciences” YouTube Channel: Conexiones: The Learning Sciences Platform with host- Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa, Ph.D., Professor at Harvard University, Extension School
“NeuroTeach: Brain Science and the Future of Education” by Glenn Whitman and Ian Kelleher
Lens of Learning from Arkansas Department of Education: Division of Elementary and Secondary Education- Learning Services Division
Facebook Post from Dave Schmittou
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Episode 8, Season 2: To Stay or To Go... it all takes Courage
In this episode, Kirsten Wilson, the Bulldog Educator Podcast host, discusses the current "great resignation" and "transitioning teachers." She shares her thoughts on the matter and what she thinks may be a possible small solution.
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Episode 9, Season 2: The End of the iPod Era
In this episode, The Bulldog Educator, Kirsten Wilson, reminisce about the end of things like the iPod, videos on MTV, and other things. How the end of things makes space for new things. Listen to this brief and reflective chat about loss and hope.
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Episode 8, Season 2: Teacher Appreciation- A Salute to Chris McCain
In this episode podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, shares as part of Teacher Appreciation Week 2022, how her colleague, friend, and mentor, Chris McCain has impacted and influenced her life as an educator.
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Episode 7, Season 2: Airport Restrooms, Dialect Coaches, and Universal Design
In this episode podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, shares how a recent trip to see her daughter had her seeing accessibility in airports and the presentation of a dialect coach through the lens of Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning. See how space, bathroom stalls, and land acknowledgements all address accessibility and how it created an opportunity of reflection in her practice as an educator.
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Episode 6, Season 2: My #loveteaching story
In this episode, The Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, shares her own personal experience and story related to the #loveteaching week. We would love to know your #loveteaching story, too. Please connect with us by tagging The Bulldog Educator.
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Episode 5, Season 2: Word of the Year: Why do it?
In this episode, The Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, shares her own personal experience with having a word of the year, the reasons why both from outside sources and herself for having a word of the year, and shares briefly how to discover your own word of the year. As mentioned in the podcast, linked here is blog post "How to Choose a Word of the Year" by blogger and Health Coach, Elizabeth Rider. Please share with us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, your word of the year! We would love to connect. Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and get all the podcasts from "The Bulldog Educator."
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Season 2, Episode 4: Sense of Belonging- What is your role?
In this episode, Kirsten Wilson, the Bulldog Educator, shares about a sense of belonging both for yourself and your role within an organization to create a culture of belonging.
Resources from podcast mentioned or utilized:
Blog post “What is the Sense of Belonging” (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-need-to-belong-2795393) published in March 2021 from VeryWell Mind by Kendra Cherry
Human Resources Gartner Blogpost titled “Build a Sense of Belonging in the Workplace” by Jackie Wiles (https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/build-a-sense-of-belonging-in-the-workplace)
6 questions, using a Likert scale to rank from strongly disagree to strongly agree:
I generally feel that people accept me in my organization:
I feel like a misplaced piece that doesn’t fit into the larger puzzle of the organization:
I would like to make a difference to people around me at work‚ but I don’t feel that what I have to offer is valued:
I feel like an outsider in most situations in my organization:
I am uncomfortable that my background and experiences are so different from those who are usually around me in the organization:
For more information on this survey you can find it here: https://www.pentabell.com/article/6-questions-to-mesure-your-sense-of-belonging-in-the-workplace
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Bonus Episode, Season 2: Lessons Learned from my Graduate Course on Online Course Building
This bonus episode is a honest and vulnerable reflection on the experience that The Bulldog Educator podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, had with building an online course. She shares how trying to build a Genius Hour course for grades 3-5 presented its own set of challenges, but what it taught her in the way of a new perspective and how it better equipped her to help others stepping into the realm of digital learning in regard to online course building.
For more information on the ITEC program if taking the graduate certificate program or obtaining a Masters in Online Teaching and Learning, reach out to the Graduate School at University of Central Arkansas: Instructional Technology Online Teaching and Learning track.
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Episode 3, Season 2: Getting Personal and Real
In this episode, Kirsten Wilson, the Bulldog Educator, shares how not taking of herself and neglecting her own needs leads to a BIG wake-up call. She breaks down what happens when we neglect ourselves, takes on other people's needs and responsibilities, and do not make ourselves a priority. She shares her own steps to establish how she plans to change things and how to prepare for the pushback from others and the uncomfortable that will happen when we create needed boundaries for ourselves. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and/or Instagram. You can also email her at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org.
Episode 2, Season 2: The Danger of One Story
In this episode, The Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, shares with listeners her latest disruption of thought that came from watching the Ted Talk "The Danger of a Single Story." She shares how this impacts education and not having multiple perspectives in instruction can create barriers for learning. It's a journey she is currently in and would love to hear from others on "The Bulldog Edu" social media sites through Twitter, Facebook, and/or Instagram. You can also email her at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org.
Episode 1, Season 2: Do you dress the part?
In this episode, The Bulldog Educator, Kirsten Wilson, addresses the "dress professionally" statement that so many educators are delivered at the beginning of each school year. In the second year of educators teaching in a pandemic, and being professionals, should the "dress professionally talk" even have a place in the culture of a campus, district, or educational organization.
Stay tuned to more episodes as we address current topics, educational practices, and a little humor and fun. Please share and subscribe to "The Bulldog Educator Podcast." You can also find us on social media on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @thebulldogedu. You can also find content from this podcast on our TheBulldogEdu.org blog site. You can also email the podcast host, Kirsten Wilson at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org.
Episode 20, Season 1: What does it mean to be an Expert Learner?
This wraps up Season 1 and our exploration of the UDL Framework. In this episode, Kirsten shares the important components, strategies, and approaches to support students becoming autonomous, expert learners.
We will be back with Season 2 soon where we will have guest speakers, bite-sized episodes for easy quick listening, and relevant just-in-time content.
Listeners can post comments, questions, or if they would like to be a guest to contact Kirsten on The Bulldog Educator social media sites: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, YouTube or email her at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org.
Episode 19, Season 1: Fundamentals of Feedback from the Student Learner Perspective
In this episode, The Bulldog Educator podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, interviews her own daughter, Emmarie Wilson, a senior in high school. They primarily discuss the impact of feedback on her as a learner and the types of feedback that have helped her the most. We also dive into why feedback can make a learner desire to take a class they may not be "good" at, as well as why online learning has been beneficial to her as a learner with dyslexia. This is an episode you don't want to miss as Emmarie shares some great insight that all teachers (online or in person) can take away something for enhancing their methods of feedback.
Join us soon for another look at the UDL framework and discuss the final tier of the guideline infographic, where we discuss "Internalize" and examine how self-regulation, comprehension, and executive functions work to progress leaners to expert learners.
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Episode 18, Season 1: Fostering a Foundation on the BUILD in the UDL Framework
In this episode of The Bulldog Educator podcast, host Kirsten Wilson, focuses on the "middle" of the UDL Framework that addresses "BUILD" she highlights what happens across the middle part of the framework in regard to multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression.
This continues a focused series on different elements of the UDL Principles. Kirsten id excited about this series as The Bulldog Educator continues to share insights and learns along with listeners. In this podcast she quickly touches on the importance of effective feedback and shares that in the next podcast she will be interviewing student and daughter, Emmarie Wilson, on the impact of effective feedback with a learner. Listeners can post comments, questions, or if they would like to be a guest to contact Kirsten on The Bulldog Educator social media sites: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, YouTube or email her at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org.
Episode 17, Season 1: Creating Rubrics that Support UDL
In this episode of The Bulldog Educator podcast, host Kirsten Wilson, interviews colleague and rubric expert, Rainbow Bagsby on the characteristics of a quality rubric and how it supports various aspects of UDL principles.
This continues a focused series on different elements of the UDL Principles. Kirsten (and Rainbow) are excited about this series as The Bulldog Educator continues to share insights and learns along with listeners. Listeners can post comments, questions, or if they would like to be a guest to contact Kirsten on The Bulldog Educator social media sites: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or email her at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org.
Episode 16, Season 1: Dissecting the Details on Access in the UDL Framework
In this episode, we turn the tables on The Bulldog Educator Podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, and have colleague, Rainbow Bagsby interview her on the elements of Access in the UDL Framework. In this episode she identifies some of the things we are already doing to ensure access, the things that are easy to implement, and some of the things we may unknowingly be doing to create unintentional barriers for learning. In the podcast she references the UDL Guidelines Framework interactive Infographic from CAST.
This is the beginning of a focused series on different elements of the UDL Principles. Kirsten is excited about this series as she continues to share insights and learns along with her listeners. Listeners can post comments, questions, or if they would like to be a guest to contact her on The Bulldog Educator social media sites: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or email her at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org.
Episode 15. Season 1: Intro to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Series
In this episode, podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, shares how her newfound understanding of The Universal Design for Learning will become a brief series with "The Bulldog Educator Podcast" where she will dive deeper into the different aspects of the UDL Principles and Guidelines as a Framework for learning. Listen as she shares her enthusiasm and launches the series. Listeners may also want to check out the CAST website where it provides an interactive info-graphic on the UDL Guidelines (https://udlguidelines.cast.org/). Kirsten is excited about this series as she shares insights and learns along with her listeners. Listeners can post comments, questions, or if they would like to be a guest to contact her on The Bulldog Educator social media sites: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or email her at thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org.
Episode 14, Season 1: Random Thoughts and 10 Things Learned in January
In this episode The Bulldog Educator podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, vulnerably shares some of her struggles with the podcast, the lessons, and self-preservation strategies she has acquired in the month of January. At the end of the podcast, she asks her listeners for ideas and topics that they would like to see in future episodes. You can locate the podcast on the original platform, Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and others. Additionally, you can follow The Bulldog Educator on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Recently podcasts have been uploaded to the Bulldog Educator YouTube channel, and you can find additional content on The Bulldog Educator Blog. In addition to these platforms, you can also email the podcast at the following: thebulldogedu@thebulldogedu.org
Episode 13, Season 1: 20 Reflections for 2020, Loving Others, and #oneword for 2021
In this episode, The Educator Bulldog podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, shares her 20 reflections from the 2020 year. In this episode she shares her own thoughts, transformation of ideas she had over the 2020 year through the pandemic, her heart for youth, and finally her #oneword for 2021. She shares, unashamed her learning... some may be considered controversial, and her belief that over everything we need to love one another. She also hopes that listeners will continue to connect with her through her podcast. To continue to listen to other podcasts by The Bulldog Educator, be sure to subscribe to your preferred podcast platform.
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