contemplating a brave new classroom
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How can math teachers most effectively collect learning evidence during this pandemic? Today we have a satellite round table with five incredible math teachers. I’m your host, Celeste Kirsh, and we are teaching tomorrow. In light of this ol’ pandemic that we are rounding one year of teaching through, Justin Medved gathered an array of … Continue reading “42. Evidence collection in the pandemic math classroom”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might parents best support their children’s learning when in virtual school at home? Today on the show I speak with Carina Stone on her experiences educating her children at home for the past 8 years. Regardless of your day job, if you are a parent of young children, chances are high that–right now–you are … Continue reading “41. Educating your children at home with Carina Stone”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How can teachers best facilitate conversations the day after an emotionally charged world event. Today on the show, I am joined by Genny Lee, science teacher and diversity, equity, and inclusion specialist. I count Genny Lee as one of the kindest, most compassionate, and intelligent people I know. The day after the insurrection on Capitol … Continue reading “40. How to talk to students the day after a difficult event with Genny Lee”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might teachers embed emotional literacy with diversity, equity, and inclusion learning? Today on the show I speak with the award-winning educator, consultant and writer, Shakil Choudhury. My first encounter with Shakil Choudhury was at the 2017 People of Colour Conference. I think my friend Jean Humphries had told me he was worth seeing and … Continue reading “39. Deep Diversity in education with Shakil Choudhury”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
I don’t post solo episodes that often, but I felt like it was time to share a few thoughts on what’s working well for me in this chapter of school. It’s been just 3 weeks back after being away for maternity leave and my heart is full and actually–surprisingly–kind of happy! Shocker, right? Anyway, to … Continue reading “38. What’s holding me up: a solo episode”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might leaders in education not let the crisis of this pandemic go to waste? Today on the show, I have the privilege of speaking to Dr Angela Terpstra, head of The Bishop Strachan School. When I think of transformative leaders, Dr Angela Terpstra has been at the top of my list for as long … Continue reading “37. Leading through times of crisis with Dr. Angela Terpstra”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might we rethink teaching during the pandemic from a place of “have to” towards “get to”? This episode features a conversation with Dr Kristen Clarke. Dr. Kristen Clarke is the Dean of Teaching and Learning at The Bishop Strachan School. She also happens to be one of the best people I know to answer … Continue reading “36. We GET TO teach during a pandemic with Dr. Kristen Clarke”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
Do you know your school’s North Star? Today on the podcast we have a very special episode: Garth and Justin in conversation with Grant Lichtman. Today, I’m just serving up this interview–but as always we are teaching tomorrow. If you have not yet had the opportunity of reading Grant’s work or hearing him speak, … Continue reading “35. Iconic moment with Grant Lichtman”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How do our identities as people shape who we are as teachers? Today, I talk with Dr. Winifred Hunsburger about how to discover new perspectives in these times of great upheaval. Dr. Hunsburger is fresh into a new chapter of her life–retirement! I wanted to capture some of Winifred’s thinking about what teachers can … Continue reading “34. Teaching who we are with Dr. Winifred Hunsburger”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might we reimagine the future of education that is currently under construction? Today I am joined by the powerful tag team of Justin Medved and Garth Nichols, co-founders of Cohort 21. I love getting to talk with Garth and Justin. After every conversation I have with them, I’m left feeling inspired, motivated, and excited … Continue reading “33. The future we go back to with Justin Medved and Garth Nichols”
