This week, I sit down with Ken Williams — educator, speaker, author of Ruthless Equity, and founder of Unfold the Soul — to dig into a question that hits the core of what schools are becoming: Do teachers still matter? If [...]
This week, I sit down with Ken Williams, educator, speaker, and author of Ruthless Equity and founder of Unfold the Soul, to wrestle with one of the toughest questions in education today: Do teachers still matter? In too many schools, [...]
High school kids are tough to reach… but maybe that’s the fun part. In this episode, we’re talking about engagement that actually works—finding that ONE thing that makes your lessons hit different. Maybe it’s a wild outfit. A totally new lesson [...]
Jonathan Alsheimer is back on the podcast, and this conversation is every bit as powerful as his first appearance. If you missed part one, check it out here. We dig into what it really means to show up for kids—not just [...]
In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we delve into the transformative power of sports in shaping young minds. Joining us are Coach Alex Compton and Coach Kevin Dalafu, authors of Wisest Learners: Guiding Your Child’s Athletic Journey.With over a decade [...]
In part 2 of this powerful episode, host Jacob Chastain sits down with Dr. John B. King Jr., the 10th U.S. Secretary of Education under President Obama, to discuss his new book Teacher by Teacher. They explore Dr. King’s journey from [...]
In this powerful episode, host Jacob Chastain sits down with Dr. John B. King Jr., the 10th U.S. Secretary of Education under President Obama, to discuss his new book Teacher by Teacher. They explore Dr. King's journey from classroom teacher to [...]
Hello everyone! In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we dive into one of the most vital—and often overlooked—elements of teaching success: building genuine, lasting partnerships with parents. Whether you're a first-year teacher or a seasoned educator, gaining parent support can [...]
Hello everyone! What a title for a podcast. But, this is a real one. No guest, just me (Jacob Chastain,) the reality of changes in my life, and my continued frustration with the discussions around education. For followers of the show, [...]
In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we’re diving deep into the misconceptions about student behavior and how traditional behavior management approaches are falling short. Part 1 can be heard here. I had the privilege of interviewing the authors of The Language [...]
