contemplating a brave new classroom
Written by Celeste Kirsh
What happens when educators are given the time and support to address complex dilemmas in their practice? Today on the show we have a panel discussion celebrating 10 years of Cohort 21. A huge thank you to Garth Nichols, Justin Medved, Ashley Domina, Ashley Bailey Davis. Laura Mustard, Melissa Jolicoeur, and Derek Doucet for being … Continue reading “70. Teacher learning that is actually useful”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might we improve the teaching of writing by identifying as writers ourselves? Today on the show I speak with Jen Laffin, founder of Teach Write. If there is one thing that I know to be true, it is that identifying as a writer has profoundly shaped how I teach writing. I love writing, I … Continue reading “69. When teachers identify as writers with Jen Laffin”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might teachers rethink science learning for all? Today on the show I pass the mic over to my friend May Lu who interviewed her friend Dashiell McGorman. So…I’m not your host, but I am Celeste Kirsh, and we are Teaching Tomorrow. Click on the Soundcloud link to get the full show and conversation! This … Continue reading “68. Science learning for all with Dash McGorman and May Lu”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How has the first term of my PhD been? Today on the show it’s just me sharing insights, reflections, and project ideas from this past semester of my doctoral degree. Hi folks! I recorded this on the 17th of January under a mountain of snow: I’ve been out shovelling three times, school and daycare are … Continue reading “67. You don’t have to be genius to do a PhD”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might teachers generate abundance and wealth with a hustle on the side? Today on the show I speak with Dr. Shaun Woodly from Teach Hustle Inspire. Many of us in education have hobbies that are also teaching related. I know folks who write curriculum, who facilitate professional development, work as a coach or … Continue reading “66. “Build It On The Side” with Dr. Shaun Woodly”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might we improve student writing by leveraging our innate desire for social connection? Today on the podcast, I make a case for why you should consider including journalistic writing in your class. A young person that I am close to, let’s call her Annie, is really struggling with school, especially since the onset of … Continue reading “65. Social Practices of Journalistic Writing”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might we learn from generations of “in(di)genuity” to find resilience, adaptation, and innovation during Covid? Today on the show I speak with the incredible Kiera Brant Birioukov. There is something so special about Kiera and her research that is impossible to ignore when you listen to this conversation. Maybe it is her hopeful optimism, … Continue reading “64. Honouring In(di)genuity with Kiera Brant Birioukov”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might we create a community of care in our schools through mindfulness practices? Today on the show I speak with Laura Sygrove and Rochelle Miller from the New Leaf Foundation. I am so excited about this conversation. Firstly because I thought I had lost a portion of it to the ethers of the internet…but … Continue reading “63. Creating communities of care through mindfulness with Laura Sygrove and Rochelle Miller from New Leaf Foundation”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might we do less, better as teachers? Today on the show I share my top strategies for saving time and cultivating harmony when everything feels chaotic. Hi everyone. It is just us today with a solo episode. Since I started this podcast, I’ve kept a running list of ideas for solo episodes, but between … Continue reading “62. How to save time and energy when teaching feels chaotic: a solo episode”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might we embrace both the incrementalism and urgency of anti-racism growth in all of our schools? Today I talk with the amazing Jennifer Grant on the show. I have wanted to interview Jennifer pretty much since I met her, so now that she has been working in the realm of education since May, I … Continue reading “61. Seeing hope and potential in anti-racism work with Jennifer Grant”
