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Welcome to the “Mr. Clarke After Dark” podcast with host Lucas Clarke, an educator determined to move away from recycled professional development and engage in more nuanced, personable, and relevant conversations for learning.
Each week, Mr. Clarke unpacks the inner workings of the classroom and learns out loud with educators, politicians, comedians, and other field experts of all shapes, sizes, and burnout levels. Whether they have been in the trenches of their profession for five months or fifty years, we are here to share everything from classroom hacks, our worst mistakes, and the occasional profound musing (from the guests). From conversations about race with Daryl Davis, education reform with Jennifer Gonzalez, global educational development with professors from the World Bank, to stories about students farting in class, there will always be something you can take away from the show, for better or worse.
So, come on over and join the dark side ... unless you’re scared.
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#119 - Dr. Mark Hirschkorn | Supporting New Teachers: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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#118 - Richelle Marynowski | Navigating Math Anxiety in Education
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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#117 - Dr. Lori Desaultes | The Eyes Are Never Quiet
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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#116 - Durga Suresh-Menon | How To Embody an Innovative Ethos
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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#115 - Brent Saccucci | Ungrading, Equity, and the Heart of Education
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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#114 - Melanie Brethour | Untangling Dyslexia
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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#113 - Dr. Jody Carrington | Handling The Kids These Days
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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#112 - Jessica Joelle Alexander | The Danish Way of Parenting
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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#111 - Kelsie Marks | How Educators Can Transition to New Career Paths
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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#110 - Bernii Godwin Essentials | Garbage Dump or Grocery Store?
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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#109 - Poppy Gibson | Presentation Panic Attacks & Social Media For Kids
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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#108 - Kurtis Hewson Essentials | We Are Smaller Frauds Together
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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#107 - Amy Marshall Essentials | Digging Your Own Rabbit Holes
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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#106 - Martin Malone Essentials | How To Be Less Fat
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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#105 - Mandy Grass Essentials | How to Implement Behaviour Systems
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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#104 - Cabrina Lafonte Essentials | Battling Educational Advocates & Turning Your Classroom Into a Chess Board
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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#103 - George Couros Essentials | Interviews Gone Wrong, How You Should Hire, and Handling an Intense Confrontation
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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#102 - Lily Donald | Crying in Paris, The Experience of High School, and Pursuing a Crumbling Profession
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Clarke Notes #8 | Embarrassing Self-Reflections, When Teachers Lie, and Young Administrators
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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#101 - Mr. Clarke | Top Takeaways From One Hundred Episodes
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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#100 - Kyle Harquail | Fentanyl Cookies, Shakespearean Rizz, and Toilet Paper in Tijuana
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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#099 - Hailey Chisholm | Tutoring Businesses, Workplace Naps, and Ideas for Teacher Retention
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May 27, 2025 |
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The Clarke Notes #7 | Whack-a-mole Classroom Management on Steroids & Family Death Perception
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May 25, 2025 |
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#098 - Craig Randall | Leading the Much-Needed Shift in Teacher Evaluations
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May 20, 2025 |
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#097 - Dr. Selena Fisk | Operational Intelligence: Leveraging Data Storytelling In Classrooms, Schools, and Districts
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May 13, 2025 |
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#096 - Tyler Tarver | YouTube Learning, AI Exaggeration, and Incorporating Student Feedback
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May 06, 2025 |
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#095 - Bernii Godwin | Love Languages, Sleep Hygiene, & Reading Collective Energy
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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The Clarke Notes #6 | Teachers Are Negotiating For The Wrong Things
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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#094 - Dr. Mark Williams | The Hidden Factor Neuroscience Says We’re Missing in Education
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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#093 - Dr. Chris Bronke | Does UDL Really Work in Classrooms?
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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#092 - Andrea Avery | Rethinking Sex Ed, Taboos, and the Pressures of Adolescence
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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#091 - Robert Barnett | The Modern Classrooms Project
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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The Clarke Notes #5 | Teacher Money, Fickle Neuroscience, & The Midwit Trap
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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#090 - Erin Schryer | Defending Private Education
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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#089 - Tyler Comeau | The Elements of Leadership: How to Maximize Your Impact
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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#088 - Amy Marshall | An Ode to Smooth Joy
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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#087 - Conrad Drover | Podogogy 101: Higher Learning, Lower Standards
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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The Clarke Notes #4 | What is This About?
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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#086 - Leslie Rob | Christian Comedy & Field Trip Fails
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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#085 - Brandon Jenkins | Personalizing Your Teaching & Amplifying Representation in Education
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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#084 - Christine Miles | Unlocking The Art of Listening
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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#083 - Kelsie Marks | Exit Strategy: How Educators Can Transition to New Career Paths
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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#082 - Danielle Danis | Striking Back: The Fight for Educational Support Staff in Alberta
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Feb 02, 2025 |
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#081 - Kurtis Hewson | Making Meetings Less Weird
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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The Clarke Notes #3 | Rebrands, Sneezes, & ChatGPT
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Jan 26, 2025 |
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#080 - Dr. Poppy Gibson | Minimizing Social Media Risks & Supporting Incarcerated Youth
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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#079 - Nathan Burns | Thinking About Thinking About Thinking: A Metacognitive Venture
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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#078 - Martin Malone | Fit to Teach: A Personal Trainer’s Tips for Educators
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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#077 - Top Ten Funniest Moments From 2024
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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#076 - The Clarke Brothers | Christmas Cantatas, Bionicles, and Airsoft Gun Fights Gone Awry
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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#075 - Jerry Kolber | Who Smarted, Sex & The City, and Creating Valuable Edutainment
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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#074 - Aaron Hunter | Magic, Travel, and Tales: Exploring Cultures Through Children's Books
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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#073 - Leroy Slanzi | Unlocking Learning Through Play
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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The Clarke Notes #2 | Fart Strikes, Millennial Christmas Lights, and Failing Out Loud
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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#072 - Dr. Harry Patrinos | The World Bank’s Fight Against the Global Learning Crisis
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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#071 - Isabella Schmidt | From Trend to Strategy: The Evolution of Influencer Marketing and Building a Genuine Brand
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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#070 - Ross McGill | Simple Practices to Make Your Teaching Life Easier
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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#069 - David Hewlett | From Acquisition to Innovation: Key Lessons in Scaling Tech Businesses
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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#068 - George Couros | Embrace Contrarian Thinking: The Key to Effective Delegation and Growth
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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#067 - Stacey Houston | The Disturbing Depth of the Canadian Housing Crisis
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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#066 - Dr. Ken Brien | Teacher Status Games and How to Avoid Them
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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The Clarke Notes #1 | Innovative Roles, FOMO & Stories From the Trenches
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Oct 12, 2024 |
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#065 - Nancy Chung | Ethical AI, Travel, and The Future of Education
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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#064 - Danielle Danis | The Fort McMurray Educational Support Staff Strike & The Path Forward
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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#063 - Carl Azuz | Finding Media You Can Trust From a Former CNN Anchor
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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#062 - Jennifer Gonzalez | Reforming Education One Cult at a Time
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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#061 - Brittany Loder | Woodshop Wonder Woman
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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#060 - Steph McFarland | Rapture Fear & Teaching Revelations
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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#059 - Sobhi Hamed | What to Look For in a Mentor
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Aug 25, 2024 |
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#058 - Sobhi Hamed | Handling Confrontation with Students
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Aug 25, 2024 |
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Season 2 Preview! | Yours Truly - New Episodes August 27th
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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#057 - Jessica Hawk | Retirement, Cat Cuddling, and Setting Boundaries
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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#056 - Daniele Boleli | Cultivating Legitimacy in the History Classroom
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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#055 - Mandy Grass | Implementing Behavior Systems
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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#054 - Racism, The Ku Klux Klan, and Productive Conversation | Daryl Davis
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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#053 - Cookies & Comedy | Andrea Caspari Spears
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May 28, 2024 |
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#052 - Smarter Than Your Average Bear | Jason Hamilton
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May 21, 2024 |
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#051 - What Does Evil Look Like? | Dr. Evil Academic (Cathryn Van Kessel)
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May 14, 2024 |
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#050 - Mindy Francis | Site Wife Life & The Francis Five
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May 07, 2024 |
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Handling Tension in the Social Studies Classroom | Episode #49 - Dr. Elizabeth Washington
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Growing as a Basketball Player | Episode #48 - Ben Simmons
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Losing Parents to Cancer | Episode #47 - Ben Simmons (Pt. 1/2)
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Teaching Reading Through Gamification | Episode #46 - Cabrina Lafonte
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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The Future of Conservatism in Alberta | Episode #45 - Tany Yao
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Advice for Changing Cities as a Veteran Teacher | Episode #44 - Faith McPeek
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Gaslighting The Gaslighters | Episode #43 - Sam Salem
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Rothschild Francis and The Fundamentals of Teaching History | Episode #42 - Megan DuVarney Forbes
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Building Financial Independence Outside of the Classroom | Episode #41 - Jennifer Keigher
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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From Teacher to Netflix Reality TV | Episode #40 - Gaspare Randazzo
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Building Healthy Relationships with Children with Autism | Episode #39 - Jay Yoder
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Expanding Your Social Battery | Episode #38 - Shannon Dube
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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We Definitely Know What We're Doing | Episode #36 - Staci Bailey
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Myth of the Pandemic Learning Gap | Episode #37 - Shannon Dube
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Diet Pepsi | Episode #35 - Staci Bailey
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Attunement & Embracing Criticism | Episode #34 - Connie Jakab
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Unpacking Oppositional Defiance Disorder | Episode #33 - Connie Jakab
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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The Future of Standardized Testing | Episode #32 - Tim Coates
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Life Beyond The Negative Self-Story | Episode #30 - D’Vaughn Powell a.k.a DJ Shadow
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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The Case for Standardized Testing | Episode #31 - Tim Coates
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Pedagogy (?) | Episode #29 - D’Vaughn Powell a.k.a DJ Shadow
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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How and Why Teachers Go on Strike | Episode #28 - Jason Schilling
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Matching Reputation with Responsibility | Episode #27 - Tyler Cole
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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Authentic Networking | Episode #26 - Tyler Cole
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Embracing Your Inner Nerd | Episode #25 - Greg Pollard
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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The Emptiness of Title Chasing | Episode #23 - Chris Organ
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Mr. Yummy | Episode #24 - Greg Pollard
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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The Unwritten Curriculum | Episode #22 - Chris Organ
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Positive Shaming | Episode #21 - Kelly Haldane
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Bring Your Machete to Work Day | Episode #20 - Kelly Haldane
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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The Teacher-Athlete Life | Episode #19 - Conrad Drover
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Tuning Out The Noise | Episode #17 - Christina Buhler
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Rizzing Your Way to Success | Episode #18 - Conrad Drover
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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French Immersion Struggles: Beyond Croissants | Episode #16 - Christina Buhler
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Quiet Quitting | Episode #15 - Scott Barr
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Lessons in Leadership | Episode #14 - Scott Barr
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Keep Your Pants On | Episode #13 - Sheldon Dahl
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Finding Your Lane | Episode #12 - Steve Hulan
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Inflatable Penguins | Episode #10 - Thomas Wickens
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Ghosting Extra-Curriculars | Episode #11 - Steve Hulan
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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To Chill or Not To Chill | Episode #8 - Kevin Garbuio
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Professional Protein Taster | Episode #9 - Thomas Wickens
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Special Education, Athletics, and the VP (Vaping Patrol) Life | Episode #7 - Kevin Garbuio
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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The Teaching/Coaching Connection | Episode #4 - Tom Keca
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Work/Life Balance without the Sarcasm | Episode #5 - Hilary Morgan
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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New Teacher Chronicles | Episode #6 - Nicole North
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Avoiding Spelling Tests | Episode #1 - Tom Keca
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Does Classroom Management Even Exist | Episode #2 - Hilary Morgan
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Make Teaching Creative Again | Episode #3 - Nicole North
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Sep 06, 2023 |