A Different EduPodcast

Bill Manchester

A Different EduPodcast tells the stories of teachers making a difference- what they did and how the did it. Hosted by teacher and author Bill Manchester. Teaching has always been hard yet the last two years have redefined what hard means when it comes to teaching. A Different EduPodcast provides not only resources to make teaching and learning more meaningful and manageable, but also the spark and inspiration to want to implement these ideas. read less

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A Different EduPodcast tells the stories of teachers making a difference- what they did and how they did it. Hosted by teacher and author Bill Manchester. Check out our three preview mini-episodes with full episodes coming in January!

Episodes

#DontTeachAlone: Julianna Carvi, the Food Services Director

#DontTeachAlone: Julianna Carvi, the Food Services Director

For the students and the teachers, teaching and learning work best when it can be done together. The next few episodes show how educators and communities are working together to make learning happen. In this episode, how can the school cafeteria be a center for learning? How can the Food Services Director be a lead educator and lead learner in the school? Find out when we talk to Bexley City Schools Food Services Director, Julianna Carvi.

#DidntQuitTeaching: Aubrey Smalls, the Creative Music Teacher

#DidntQuitTeaching: Aubrey Smalls, the Creative Music Teacher

What makes a teacher not feel like quitting? Aubrey Smalls is an elementary music teacher in Virginia. What is it that keeps him coming back each day for his students and how can this be applied to teaching in general?

#DidntQuitTeaching: Martha, the Intervention Specialist

#DidntQuitTeaching: Martha, the Intervention Specialist

How do you keep teaching when the job seems impossible? Hear Martha's story about how learning became rewarding not just for her students but for the entire learning community. For more resources, including a transcript, go to aDifferentEduSite.com

#DidntQuitTeaching: Kim Rhodes, the social studies teacher

#DidntQuitTeaching: Kim Rhodes, the social studies teacher

In the midst of injustice and a terrible teaching situation, what gives a teacher the strength to keep going and thrive? Hear the story of social studies teacher Kim Rhodes and how the #PowerOfLearning made a difference for her, her students, and her community. See more, including a transcript and follow-up ideas at aDifferentEduSite.com

#DidntQuitTeaching: James, the Canadian PE Teacher

#DidntQuitTeaching: James, the Canadian PE Teacher

Is there an alternative to harsh discipline and zero-tolerance policies? Check out the story of James, the Canadian PE teacher. Check out more resources at our website, including this article, Three Creative Ways to Introduce New Content.

A Different EduPodcast tells the stories of teachers making a difference- what they did and how they did it. Hosted by teacher and author Bill Manchester. Check out our three preview mini-episodes with full episodes coming in January!