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1 12, 2025

#399 Reframing Tech and Literacy with Tinsley Galyean (pt.1)

2025-12-01T03:13:44+00:00Comments Off on #399 Reframing Tech and Literacy with Tinsley Galyean (pt.1)

In this episode, we sit down with Tinsley Galyean—co-founder of Curious Learning and author of the forthcoming book REFRAME: How Curiosity & Literacy Can Redefine Us—to challenge everything we think we know about technology, kids, and learning. As debates rage over [...]

25 08, 2025

#388 Teaching People While Teaching Content with Josh Monroe (pt.1)

2025-08-25T04:29:05+00:00Comments Off on #388 Teaching People While Teaching Content with Josh Monroe (pt.1)

In this heartfelt new episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we sit down with Josh Monroe—the inspiring 5th-grade teacher behind the TikTok sensation @mrmonroeandnala, where he shares heartwarming and thought-provoking classroom moments alongside his therapy dog, Nala TikTok (though things have changed). [...]

25 08, 2025

#387 Actualize Your Worth as a Teacher (Jonathan Alsheimer pt.2)

2025-08-25T00:24:20+00:00Comments Off on #387 Actualize Your Worth as a Teacher (Jonathan Alsheimer pt.2)

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 [...]

25 08, 2025

#386 Teachers are More than Curriculum Presenters with Jonathan Alsheimer (pt.1)

2025-08-25T00:20:42+00:00Comments Off on #386 Teachers are More than Curriculum Presenters with Jonathan Alsheimer (pt.1)

Jonathan Alsheimer is back on the podcast, and this conversation is every bit as powerful as his first appearance. We dig into what it really means to show up for kids—not just being present in the room, but being fully engaged, [...]

2 06, 2025

#384 Guiding Your Child’s Athletic Journey with Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu (pt.2)

2025-06-02T03:03:32+00:00Comments Off on #384 Guiding Your Child’s Athletic Journey with Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu (pt.2)

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 [...]

21 05, 2025

#383 Guiding Your Child’s Athletic Journey with Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu (pt.1)

2025-05-21T00:15:24+00:00Comments Off on #383 Guiding Your Child’s Athletic Journey with Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu (pt.1)

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 [...]

5 05, 2025

#382 Teaching, Power, and Policy with John B. King Jr., Former U.S. Secretary of Education (pt.1)

2025-05-05T05:07:29+00:00Comments Off on #382 Teaching, Power, and Policy with John B. King Jr., Former U.S. Secretary of Education (pt.1)

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 [...]

15 04, 2025

#380 My Frustrations and Reflections on Life and Education

2025-04-15T00:51:24+00:00Comments Off on #380 My Frustrations and Reflections on Life and Education

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, [...]

23 09, 2024

#364 Math and Energizing the Classroom with Sierra Bohamera (pt.1)

2024-09-23T06:22:51+00:00Comments Off on #364 Math and Energizing the Classroom with Sierra Bohamera (pt.1)

Welcome to Teach Me, Teacher! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Sierra Bohamera, also known as @thattrendyteacher on Instagram. Join us as we explore the art of making teaching fun and engaging, connecting authentically with students, and infusing that all-important [...]

3 09, 2024

#361 You Don’t Have to be a Clown to Engage Kids (Dave Burgess pt.2)

2024-09-16T00:50:50+00:00Comments Off on #361 You Don’t Have to be a Clown to Engage Kids (Dave Burgess pt.2)

Hello everyone! In our previous episode, we touched on the many facets of engagement in teaching, from lesson design and teaching style to the content itself. But let’s dive deeper. If you’re seeking ways to make engagement more actionable and less [...]

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