contemplating a brave new classroom
Written by Celeste Kirsh
Have you ever noticed that I start each episode with a question that begins with “How Might We”? Okay, so that comes from Les McBeth who I am so excited to have on the show today. Okay so Les McBeth did not invent the “HOW MIGHT WE” structure of questioning. That comes from design … Continue reading “29. “How might we” with Les McBeth”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might educators overcome our own typically non-existent Indigenous education as young people to teach about first-peoples in a way that is responsible, ethical, and based in action? Dr. Angela Nardozi describes herself as a guest on Turtle island and she is also an educator, a coach, and a doctor of philosophy. She primarily works … Continue reading “28. Truth and Reconcili-action with Dr. Angela Nardozi”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might teachers find that sweet spot between intensity and ease in their own lives, as well as how we program our students? In this third teachers who run episode, we talk to high school science teacher May Lu. May Lu is a Grade 10 and 12 science teacher at Ashbury college in Ottawa who … Continue reading “27. Teachers who run (a mini-series) with May Lu”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How could getting rid of the desks in your classroom, promote deep learning for your students? Today we have Richard Smith on the show to share some of his best practices for inspiring young people to learn French. My cohort 21 colleague Jen Bairos told me about Richard Smith back when we recorded our episode … Continue reading “26. Deskless French learning with Richard Smith”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might schools support trans students to ensure that all young people can reach their fullest potential? Today Kai Cheng Thom sits down to discuss her work, journey through school, and hope—among other things. Kai Cheng Thom is a writer, performer, cultural worker, and speaker. She also just happened to work with my wife for … Continue reading “25. Growing up trans with Kai Cheng Thom”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
Welcome to the second episode in the teachers who run mini-series. Today I talk to Tim Somerville about the many surprising overlaps in his practice as both a teacher and long distance runner. Tim Somerville is a grade 8 science teacher, an accomplished marathoner, and a very witty person to get to talk to about … Continue reading “24. Teachers who run (a mini-series) with Tim Somerville”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
It’s kind of like a hockey arena: you have the boards set up so they can skate around the rink and they can’t go beyond. Today I talk to master teacher, Chris Russell, on some of his best Classroom Management strategies. I met Chris Russell in my first year of teaching. I had the best … Continue reading “23. Intuitive classroom management strategies with Chris Russell”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might we create more space for grace, curiosity, and exploration in our work with young people? Today, I am joined by life coach Courtney Harris to tease apart this question. Courtney Harris is a former educator of 10 years with her masters in Special Education. She lives in Austin Texas and works in person … Continue reading “22. On being curious with young people with Courtney Harris”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How can teachers, and teams of teachers, have more agency when determining the direction of their own professional learning? Today on the show I talk with Moses Velasco, co-author of a book that addresses these questions. Leading from the middle is a phrase that we teachers hear often, but knowing how we might enact this … Continue reading “21. Collaborative Inquiry with Moses Velasco”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
Okay, I get that this sounds like the set up for a corny joke, but what does teaching and running long distances have in common? Today I am launching a mini-series about teachers who run. If you follow me on instagram, I have shared with you that I have been selected to be part of … Continue reading “20. Teachers who run (a mini-series) with Keila Merino”
