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Hallway ConversationsEpisode 124: Winding Down (or, Abby is an award-winning teacher, and we’re all here to reflect on our learning)We are at the end of another semester, and at the end of another season of this podcast adventure. In this episode, we reflect together on our practices, on the things we are taking away from this year, the nature of teaching as “planting seeds,” and the importance of Sabbath for educators. We hope that this conversation encourages you all to wrap up your own academic years well, friends. With this episode, we are going on hiatus for the summer, but we plan to be back with you with new episodes in the fall. We hope you’ll have time t...2025-05-2128 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 122: Finding Joy Amidst Frustration (or, Dave adopted a dog and is navigating this!)This episode was prompted by an email Dave sent to the rest of the crew–we’ll let you listen to hear the details–but it has to do with finding lots of joy amidst some frustration. This got us thinking about the nature of joy, and we share some of the joyful memories we have from our growing up years as we begin. Then we shift to talking about finding joy in the work of teaching, even when it is challenging, demanding, and downright frustrating. How can we look for joy, and help our students learn to see joy as...2025-04-0930 minHallway ConversationsBonus Episode: It's Good to Be Smart!Friends, we know it’s been a bit since we’ve had a new episode. Never fear! We have more fun ideas still to come this spring, including some great interviews. In the meantime, we’d like to share Dave’s side project: another podcast! This one is a STEM-oriented podcast supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation called It’s Good to Be Smart! The idea is that science teachers (grades 5-10) could use the episodes in this podcast to support their teaching. Season 1 is all about matter–the building blocks of the universe. This episode is all about...2025-03-1909 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 118: Always Becoming, Never Arriving (or, Dave’s book is finally out!)Welcome to a crossover episode with our good friend, Dr. Justin Bailey, who hosts the In All Things podcast. Justin reached out to us, because he wanted to interview Dave about his book, which is out now! We agreed, and what you have before you today is a special episode all about the book. Justin, Abby, and Matt ask Dave about his motivations for writing the book, the content, the approach, and really the heart of it all: developing an imagination for teaching “Christianly.”
Dave’s book, Always Becoming, Never Arriving: Developing an Imagination for Teaching Christianly is availab...2025-01-2240 min
Stop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 875 - Abby ShumkaAbby Shumka returns for a holiday spectacular to talk Muppets, Christmas, traditions, and curling. Plus our annual Secret Santa gift exchange. Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Bluesky.2024-12-241h 45
Exceptional Parents, Extraordinary ChallengesNavigating Parenthood and Adoption with CourageSend us a textImagine navigating the emotional rollercoaster of unexpected pregnancies and grandparenthood. How do families handle decisions that challenge personal limits and redefine family dynamics? Join us for a heartfelt discussion with Dave Gold and his wife Julie, as we share their intimate journey through the complex landscapes of family, love, and the courage to confront life's unforeseen events. You'll hear about their daughter's journey to grandparenthood, the intricate balance of hope and reality, and the profound growth that accompanies such life-altering decisions.Through the lens of young motherhood, we explore Abby's transformative...2024-12-111h 29Hallway ConversationsEpisode 116: So Many Things! (or, what happens when we don’t actually plan a topic and just talk in front of our microphones)For those who have been with us from the beginning, you might remember how this podcast started with just Matt and Dave, and how we didn’t tell each other the question we were going to bring in, and just stumbled our way through thinking on our feet about how we might answer that question. We are recapturing a bit of that feeling in this episode! We sat down at our microphones at our normally-scheduled recording hour…and looked at each other expectantly, waiting for someone to remind us what our topic was for this week’s episode. We quickl...2024-12-0426 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 115: Being a Real Human Being (or, why Dave should not teach when he isn't feeling well)In this episode we start off with some random check-in questions from Matt, inviting us to share some things about ourselves. (Be ready for some silliness, dear listeners!) This leads us into Dave sharing a story about teaching while not feeling well…and how he nearly passed out in class. The question Dave raises: how much should we let students see us as “real human beings?” We talk through various aspects of appropriate self-disclosure for teachers, the role of liking students and being liked by students in return, and strategies for giving students glimpses of who we really are beyond...2024-11-2031 min
Homeschool with Moxie Podcast288. Homeschool to Higher Ed: College Prep with Dave Kozak of Elite Collegiate PlanningIn this episode, Dave Kozak of Elite Collegiate Planning shares expert tips to help homeschoolers prepare for college. Learn how to build a college-ready profile tailored to homeschooling while navigating the financial aspects of paying for college and finding your best fit school. Perfect for parents and students looking to ensure success in the college journey. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/2882024-11-1430 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 114: What Should We Do about AI in Education? (or, Matt has a lot of questions, and Abby and Dave have ideas)We start off this episode sharing about the different things we’ve been doing lately, with different conferences where we’ve been presenting lately. (It was marvelous for Abby and Matt to meet up with many listeners at CEA!) Dave’s conference actually sparked the topic for this week’s conversation: so many of the sessions at his EdTech conference dealt with AI in Education. We have questions, and maybe the beginnings of some answers. We discuss a whole range of ideas, from what AI is and what it currently can and cannot do, the potential impacts on teachers’ pedagogy...2024-11-0634 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 113: Why Aren’t People Becoming Teachers? (or, why Dave thinks we have to elevate the profession!)This week we start off with a rant about Christmas decorations already being out in the stores (it’s only the middle of October!) which turned into a just-for-fun check-in question about our favorite Halloween treats from our youth. The heart of our conversation today stemmed from an impromptu conversation Matt had with a campus visitor about the Education profession, and the prospective student was definitely not planning to become a teacher. Their conversation prompted our discussion: why aren’t people coming into the profession today? We think around some of the narratives about the profession, and what parts are...2024-10-2325 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 112: Connections (or..."We're Back, Baby!")We’re (finally!) back in the studio (okay, Abby’s office with a creaky table) to record again. We’ve missed this so much! We start by catching up about some of the events of our summer, and the things we have upcoming–lots of opportunities for us to meet up with Christian educators in different places. We love connecting with colleagues across North America, and around the world! And along these lines, our main conversation this week is about “connection” in schools–as in, what does it look like for people to be “connected” to their school community? Matt shared some q...2024-10-0928 min
And Another Thing with DaveHomelessness Part 2, Working Toward A SolutionAnd Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith
#AATWD
In this episode I include clips from and comment on an episode of The Empire Files with Abby Martin titled,
Homelessness Can Be Eradicated - Fight Big Real Estate with Nathya Raman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAiEo7Tt-Os&t=1220s
In the part 2 of the podcast on homelessness, the host delves into the issue by sharing segments from an episode of "Empire Files with Abby Martin." The focus is on an interview with Nithya Ra...2024-07-0736 minStop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 850 - Abby ShumkaHer own person Abby Shumka returns to talk sewing, a puzzle movie, and sumo wrestling.2024-07-021h 32
Sonic The Comic The Podcast#132 - Puffy Vest - with Abby DentonWe find out the many (many) things going on with Johnny, Bucky can't find his ears, Decap ends, another boy trips over another pet, and we switch Abbies for a Diary Zone special. Abby's show: https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/10813?tab=tickets2024-06-142h 31Hallway ConversationsEpisode 107: Teacher Leadership (or, why Abby is an effective leader, even though she never wants to be a principal)We start off today’s episode by checking in about our spring break shenanigans; we were all out traveling, and found it a wonderful time to recharge–a good reminder for us (and hopefully for you too!) that we need to take breaks, get a change of scenery, and recharge. The main topic for our discussion today came from Dave’s questions: “What is teacher leadership? And how do teachers function as leaders in school?” We discuss different ways that teachers can function as leaders–for good, or for ill–in school, even if they don’t have a formal title. We...2024-03-2728 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 104: Power in the Classroom (or, why Dave is a “whimsical” teacher)In this episode we begin with a check-in about our favorite fashion choices from our high school days that we kind of wish would come around again. (You might be surprised…or maybe not at all!) From that silliness, we take a hard turn into a very serious topic–power in the classroom. Dave set the stage by sharing a quote from a book that got him thinking about the nature of power, how teachers use their power, and the way students respond. We think through our own growth as teachers and how we needed to assert power at some...2024-02-1428 min
This Is Your AfterlifeUncertainty As a Value with Abby PajakowskiNeo-Futurist Abby Pajakowski joins me for an in-person episode from my kitchen, and we get real specific on their hell, a party game, and the exact ways in which a single night in bed can change your life.Content warning: anxiety, depression, someone slowly approaching with a gun, Antz, mailed cremains, glorious limbo, losing your religion and it's chill.If you believe in This Is Your Afterlife and want fun bonus episodes, become a patron for $5 or $15/month at patreon.com/davemaher. Follow the development of Abby's prime time show at the Neo-Futurists...2024-02-0641 min
Never Ending FaithAbby Wallace - Noah's Story - A Couple's Faithful JourneySend us a textThis is an episode that you won't want to pass up and I guarantee that you will want to share with as many people as you can. On this episode we talk with Abby Wallace of Greenfield Indiana. Abby shares her story of fostering and then adopting a special needs child - Noah. Abby and her husband Curt tried for years to have a child of their own and eventually heard the "no" and turned to God for an answer. Abby and Curt heard God's voice clearly and decided to foster a special...2023-12-1059 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 102: Assessment Imaginings (or, ”Are we teaching students? Or teaching students to take tests?”)This week, kind of an old-school Hallway Conversation like we did back in the early days of the show: Dave springs a question about assessment on Abby and Matt, and we just think out loud together about what assessment really, and what it is “for.” In particular, a conversation Dave had with a friend who is a K-12 teacher sparked a wondering about “just how much time should we devote to assessing learning vs. actually teaching the content?” We hope the discussion might prompt some wondering of your own–and that you might have a hallway conversation with a colleague...2023-12-0625 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 101: Stories of Thanksgiving and EncouragementThis week: three short pieces stitched together that we hope will prompt a little thanksgiving, and will give you a word of encouragement for the work you are called to do as an educator. This episode includes a section we snipped out of our previous episode in which we interviewed our friend, Lynn Swaner. (See episode 099 - it’s a really good one!) It also includes two short pieces from Dave’s now-defunct blog that we hope will give you a little boost. Also, it’s been an insane couple of weeks between a few of us teaching an overlo...2023-11-2217 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 100: A LIVE Hallway Conversation! - Recorded in front of a live audience at the Christian Educators’ Association ConferenceIt’s our 100th episode!!! We’re proud–and a little surprised, honestly–that we’ve made it to this milestone. Thanks to you loyal listeners for being with us throughout the journey to this point! Coincidentally, we had the joy of recording a live episode at the Christian Educators’ Association Convention held in South Bend, Indiana in October 2023, which became a fun celebration for our 100th episode as well; it was great to connect with some fans of the show while we were there. We solicited a bunch of questions from the audience, and it was fun to think on our...2023-11-0845 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 096: Our Favorite Podcasts (or, why Dave Mulder dominates at trivia)So…we were a little punchy recording this episode, because it was Friday afternoon and it had been a long week. We hope you enjoy a little extra silliness and bantering back and forth! This episode is in response to a question from a listener; Mike asked us to share some of the podcasts we love (besides this one) and were happy to share. There are a wide range of different ideas here, but we think you’ll find something to add to your list for listening–things that we think will bring you opportunities for learning, or laughter, or bot...2023-09-1326 min
Sexual Assault Survivor Stories48. Abigail Alvarado: The True Story of Decades of Sexual Slavery & Her Ongoing Journey of HealingIn June of this year, I was contacted by true-crime author, Jamie Collins, who sent me a press release about a new book she was publishing, I am Abigail. The press release was extensive, but for an explanation about the book, here is just a portion of the release that I received: Written in the first person from Abby’s perspective, I AM ABIGAIL is the result of an intense creative collaboration, a memoir striking for its unflinching honesty and emotional intimacy. Abby tells her story, starting with her earliest memories at age eight, when she was Abigail Rodriguez and liv...2023-09-0643 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 094: More Encouragement for Novice Teachers (and the difference between ”good” and ”great?”)This is a new episode, but perhaps a little different than most! We have had a terrible time getting the three of us to be in the same place at the same time with the mindset and wherewithal to record new episodes. (Never fear–new episodes are coming soon! Once we’re all back from our summer travels, we’ll get back into our normal routine.) :-) In the meantime, this one is made up of two elements: both a snippet from an earlier conversation that Dave had cut out during the editing process, as well as a solo record...2023-07-2612 min
Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New ReadE197 - Jillian Abby - Author of Perfectly Queer - Holding The Door and Space For Others, How To Be A Better HumanE197 - Jillian Abby - Author of Perfectly Queer - Holding The Door and Space For Others, How To Be A Better HumanReturning to the podcast, Jillian Abby is here to talk about the launch of her new book - Perfectly Queer.This is a story for-- Anyone who is hiding a piece of themselves and wants to know if it’s safe to be revealed. The parent who must choose between their own happiness and the stability of their family, wondering if prioritizing themselves is selfish.The person potentially fa...2023-07-0556 minStop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 791 - Abby ShumkaHer own person Abby Shumka returns to talk languages, listener mail, and macaroni.2023-05-161h 25Hallway ConversationsEpisode 084: Reading Biographies: An Ode to Claire Alexander (or, stay out of the dryer kids!)Today’s conversation was sparked by an assignment Abby gives in one of her courses–she has her students write a “reading biography” to reflect on their process of becoming a reader, how they feel about reading, and how their stories impact their reading habits even today. This has us thinking about our own reading biographies, and we shared some of our own stories, including Matt’s love of hockey cards, Abby’s secret hiding places (stay out of the dryer, kids!), and the time Dave got mugged on his way home from the public library. (So many reading adventures...2023-02-0122 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 083: ”Always Becoming” (and Pablo Escobar’s Hippos?)Welcome to Season 6! We are excited to dive into more conversations with you. We begin this episode with a little reflecting on the journey that has brought us to this point; we’re so grateful to you, dear listener, for joining us on the journey.
This episode is inspired by the fact that Dave has been working on writing a book(!!!) and we spend a little time celebrating that he has completed the manuscript, and is piloting it in his Introduction to Education class this spring. The title is Always Becoming, Never Arriving: Developing an Imagination for Te...2023-01-1822 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 082: Christmas (and Breaks!)It's a shorty solo episode from Dave this week, as the three of us haven’t been able to get together long enough in the same room to record an episode in the past two weeks! In this episode, Dave shares an old post from his now-defunct blog about the importance of taking breaks. We hope it’s an encouragement to you to embrace the change of pace that comes with Christmas break. We’ll be back with new episodes in January!
If you’re interested in reading Dave’s original post, you can find it here: https://iteach-and...2022-12-2104 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 081: An Advent InvitationMatt and Dave had a great time away in British Columbia recording our last episode with our friend Darren Spyksma, but it sure is good to be back with our normal trio–we definitely missed having Abby with us!
After a little good-natured joking around, we turn much more serious, thinking about the Advent season we are now in. All three of us love Advent! Matt brought along an Advent prayer that we used to open our conversation today. Dave recently shared an Advent story in his email newsletter, which became a big part of our conversation to...2022-12-0718 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 080: A LIVE Episode from InspirED!Matt and Dave recently had the opportunity to travel to British Columbia for the InspirED Christian Educators’ Conference, and while we definitely missed Abby, we loved having the opportunity to record a live episode while we were there. Regular listeners will notice a dip in audio quality–hazards of recording a live episode in a large room! (Thanks for listening anyway; we think there will be a good bit of wondering and curiosity for anyone who listens in.)
Because we’re used to being a trio now, we asked our good friend, Darren Spyksma to join in the fu...2022-11-2347 minHallway ConversationsBonus: More Thoughts on Teaching Bible with Gayle DoornbosThis week: a short bonus episode with more wisdom about teaching the Bible from our friend and colleague, Dr. Gayle Doornbos. After we “finished” recording our last episode, Dave left the mics on and kept recording. Gayle had more wise things to share about faith formation as part of a Bible class. We hope you’ll be encouraged, challenged, and blessed by what she has to say here!
A peek behind the scenes: this is almost always how we end our recording sessions--with Dave just leaving the mics on. Once in a while, we have a great moment that g...2022-11-0209 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 078: Advice for Teaching the Bible - with Gayle DoornbosThis week, Abby was not able to join us for recording, and while we definitely missed her, we were grateful to have a good friend from the Theology Department join us, Dr. Gayle Doornbos, Associate Professor of Theology at Dordt University. Gayle teaches a course entitled “Teaching the Bible,” and knowing this, we invited her to join us for a conversation about teaching the Bible as an academic subject. As Matt and Dave both have had their own (mis)adventures in teaching Bible classes, we thought Gayle’s insight and experience would be worth sharing with our listeners, as we hav...2022-10-2628 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 076: Adventures in Reimagining AssessmentThank you, loyal listeners, for joining us each week! You may have noticed that there was no episode in the queue last week. Never fear; we have no intention of giving up on the podcast! But with some changes to responsibilities for two of us this year, we are having a harder and harder time getting all three of us into the studio together to record a weekly episode. So we are planning to shift to an every-other-week schedule for the foreseeable future. We hope you’ll continue to join us for each new episode when they drop. We lo...2022-09-2826 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 071: The Work of Imagination in Teaching ChristianlyToday’s episode was inspired by Dave’s recent re-reading of David Smith’s book, On Christian Teaching. Dave is wondering about the work of imagination and how it connects to teaching “Christianly.” Smith encourages teachers to “see anew”--to reflect on our practices, and perhaps develop more of an imagination for the work of teaching, and the possibilities and potential of how we can help students to “see anew” through our pedagogy. We talk through different ideas for how this might play out for teachers in their work, and share some examples from our own teaching as well.
We’d always...2022-07-2726 min
The Short Coat: An Inside Look at Getting Into and Getting Through Medical SchoolSCOTUS Changed Med Ed As We Know It with Dr. Abby Hardy-FairbanksDr. Abby Hardy Fairbanks, medical director of Iowa City's Emma Goldman Clinic joins co-hosts MSTP students Madi and Riley, and M2s Mao and Tyler to help us understand how the recent SCOTUS decision striking down abortion as a federally protected right will affect their training. The changes may extend beyond OB-Gyn training to affect other specialties...as well as the trust that confidentiality brings to the doctor-patient relationship. Also, Dr. Hardy-Fairbanks talks about the advocacy roles physicians can take on, from state-house lobbying to voting to just being there for their patients.
CONTENT WARNING: We're discussing a controversial subject...2022-07-0755 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 066: Why Free Reading Is Important (Or, Just Say No to Accelerated Reader)In today’s episode, Abby mentions a tweet that she read recently that prompted wondering about what free reading could (should?) look like in middle school and high school classrooms. We jumped into talking through the joys and challenges of creating a culture of reading–and how it might be more of an expectation at the elementary grades, but could have huge benefits for older students as well. We question the role of accountability programs like Accelerated Reader, and discuss the ways AR actually doesn’t promote a healthy, positive culture of reading within a school. Abby shares from her ex...2022-06-1523 minLiving The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New ReadE21 - Jillian Abby - QueerAbby.com - Coming Out and Letting Others in Part OneEPISODE 21 - Update: Jillian's book is out! Perfectly Queer: Facing Big Fears, Living Hard Truths, and Loving Myself Fully Out of the ClosetThis humorous, heartwarming memoir follows a wife and mother's journey of self-discovery and acceptance as she comes out as a lesbian in her late 30s.Jill had a happy, healthy 20-year relationship with her college sweetheart, two wonderful kids, and rescue cat from the Humane Society. They lived in a nice suburban home with a white picket fence and owned a small b...2022-06-1031 minLiving The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New ReadE22 - Jillian Abby - QueerAbby.com - Coming Out and Letting Others in Part TwoEPISODE 22 - Part TWOUpdate: Jillian's book is out! Perfectly Queer: Facing Big Fears, Living Hard Truths, and Loving Myself Fully Out of the ClosetThis humorous, heartwarming memoir follows a wife and mother's journey of self-discovery and acceptance as she comes out as a lesbian in her late 30s.Jill had a happy, healthy 20-year relationship with her college sweetheart, two wonderful kids, and rescue cat from the Humane Society. They lived in a nice suburban home with a white picket fence and owned a s...2022-06-1038 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 065: What Are Report Cards For?Dave’s Facebook memories recently reminded him of his former role as a Technology Director in K-12, when part of his job involved printing report cards, which got him thinking about the purpose of report cards, and whether they do what we think they do. Dave shares his frustration about the reductionism in trying to compress a whole term’s learning into just one symbol–a letter grade. We candidly share our own school experiences with getting grades and how they were reported on report cards. We wonder together about alternative ways we could think about communicating learning in ways t...2022-06-0824 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 061: Riding a Unicycle on the Edge of a CliffFor today’s check-in question, Matt asks us what random things we have on our desks or shelves that tell something about us. You might be surprised by what we share…or maybe not! As we are looking towards the end of another academic year, the main topic today is around summative assessment. Dave recently shared a professional development workshop for a local school about the topic, and we spend some time thinking about the purposes and practices of summative assessment. Dave shares his definition for summative assessment, and then we argue a bit about the different ways summative asse...2022-05-0424 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 052: Preserving, Pruning, and PioneeringToday’s check-in question caused us to reminisce about our favorite road trips, and you definitely don’t want to miss Matt’s story about a mysterious stranger who just might have been an angel in disguise. After this, Dave raises a question inspired by another podcast he was listening to recently: thinking about education today, what is something we should preserve, something we should prune, and something we should pioneer? As we share our ideas, we grapple with the role of librarians, whether we should chuck standardized tests or not, the value of Accelerated Reader, the challenge of managi...2022-02-2325 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 050: Digital Devices, and Riding into BattleIn this episode, Dave kicked things off with a weird check-in question about fantasy beasts and riding into battle. (We’ll see if we let him ask the check-in question in the future…this got a little strange!) Today we have a question from a listener! Joseph asked us a question about what to do when school leaders begin to realize that students are misusing school-issued devices. Drawing on our various experiences in school leadership, teaching, and educational technology, we think through some different ways schools and parents can partner together to help students learn about the ways digital devi...2022-02-0922 min
Christian Music Archive Podcast079 Abby RobertsonOn today’s podcast, I get to introduce you to Abby Robertson, a relative newcomer to Christian music. Abby released her first album just about a year ago, although she is no stranger to music. Not only did she have a brief stint in country music, but she also had the opportunity to open for several country acts and even shared the stage with the Beach Boys. But what I appreciate about Abby is her transparency in telling her story. Even though she grew up in church, she had a lot of doubts and frustrations. Tough relationships and a me...2022-02-0259 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 049: Design, Creativity, and Cruising the LoopOur check-in question today brought us back to our high school experiences, and we wind up talking about cruising the loop, mullets, and how we know every single word of some songs. (And, of course, we would LOVE to hear your stories related to this check-in question; please drop us a line at hallwayonvospod@gmail.com.) We then turn to more substantial topics of discussion, prompted by a quote Abby brings us from Dan Pink’s book A Whole New Mind related to the design of toilet brushes (of all things!) and how this illustrates the importance of good de...2022-02-0224 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 045: Coping with NewnessHappy New Year! The Hallway Conversations crew is excited to be back with you for a new season and more conversations about teaching and our ongoing learning. After some silliness and laughter checking in with our New Year’s resolutions, we get down to the question of the week. Dave raises the question, “How do we cope with new things?” This is the time of the year where educators are in the thick of things, and yet we often have the opportunity to engage with new things as well as we turn the calendar over. We talk through some new co...2022-01-0517 minHallway ConversationsChristmas 2021 Bonus - Lessons from COVIDLike last week...we are taking a short break from recording new content in light of the busyness of the end of our semester. This week's bonus episode: the first episode where Matt and Dave invited Abby to join us in front of the microphone. Obviously, the quality of the discourse improved as soon as Abby was here, so we quickly encouraged her to join the team--and the podcast is better because she did! This episode includes some storytelling around the lessons we all learned from a year of emergency remote teaching due to COVID-19. We hope you'll enjoy t...2021-12-2229 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 043: The Danger of a Single StoryWe have a lot of silliness in the intro to this episode, with Dave complaining about having a cold, an argument about whether real or fake Christmas trees are superior, and a surprise visit from our good friend and colleague, Ed. When we finally pull things together, Abby brings us a quote from a TED Talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie entitled “The Danger of a Single Story,” and prompts us to continue the discussion from our last episode about stories and the role of storytelling in both our pedagogy and curricula. Through the ensuing discussion, we think through what voic...2021-12-0822 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 041: Thanksgivings & GratitudeThis week, Abby raises the question, “What are you thankful for?” (She jokes that it’s the cliche question...but it *is* Thanksgiving week in the U.S., and we *do* have plenty to be thankful for.) The three of us share things about our work that bring us joyful gratitude in spite of the challenges that come with the work of teaching. Our deep hope for this episode is that it might give you some encouragement, and maybe a few laughs, and perhaps it will spark you to think about the things related to your work that give you a...2021-11-2418 min
Taco the TownEpisode 148: The WESTSIDE LOCAL! (w/ Abby Olcese)
We're back on the WESTSIDE eating some tasty tacos from THE WESTSIDE LOCAL with The Pitch's Film Editor and Writer ABBY OLCESE! That's right! We're chatting 'bout FILMS AND FAJITAS! MOVIES AND MARGS! Abby gives us a run down of her BEST/WORST Films of 2021 and we get into her Overrated/Underrated Actor/Director/Film of All Time!! (We also talk about the time she broke her parent's blender making Puerco Pibil Tacos and the exhilarating feeling of seeing F9 in a theatre!) In the TACO TICKER we taco 'bout the Taco Bell and Arby's locations in San Francisco offering...2021-11-171h 31Hallway ConversationsEpisode 039: Partnering with ParentsThis week, Abby—fresh off of parent-teacher conferences for her own kids—prompted us to think about the question, “What are some ways that we, as schools and teachers, can partner well with parents in the education of their kids?” We think both broadly about what “partnership” means, and more specifically about some particular things educators can do to build bridges between home and school, including “good calls home,” three-way conferences between teachers, parents, and students, and school-wide celebrations of learning. Whether you are a parent, a teacher, or a school leader, we hope this episode is an encouragement to you in foster...2021-11-1025 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 037: On Empathy for Students (And Taylor Swift)This week, we have a question from a listener! An anonymous listener asked the question, “If you could share one thing with a middle school student who is having a rough week…what would you tell them?” We think through ways to help encourage and support students, and we consider the importance of responding with empathy. Along the way we consider taking our students’ world seriously...and we learn that Abby is secretly a fan of Taylor Swift.
We do recommend that you listen to Taylor Swift’s song, “Fifteen,” which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ2021-10-2720 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 034: When it All Seems Like Too MuchThis week, we have a question from some listeners--students of ours, who listen to the show!--who are wondering about what to do if they realize the negative environment of the school they are serving is affecting their mental and emotional well-being. We recognize that this actually describes what many educators are currently experiencing in their work today! We think out loud together about ways to approach this challenging situation, and think about what self care looks like for contemporary educators. As part of our conversation, Abby shared a piece by Jennifer Gonzalez, which you can read in its...2021-10-0625 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 032: Our Areas of Expertise - LeadershipThis week we conclude our mini-series in which we reflect upon and share about our areas of expertise. This week, we ask Matt to share about one of his areas of expertise and passion: school leadership. Matt shares his story of how he became a school leader, and some of the key lessons he learned along the way. Abby shares that her kids’ school is currently looking for a school leader, and asks Matt for advice on what they might look for in an effective school leader. As always, lots of laughter, as we try to take our work ve...2021-09-2223 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 031: Our Areas of Expertise - LiteracyThis week we continue our mini-series in which we reflect upon and share about our areas of expertise. This week, Abby shares from her well of wisdom about one of her several areas of expertise: Literacy. We focus especially on content-area literacy, and Abby helps us expand our understanding of what literacy looks like in content areas beyond language arts courses--and how it actually shows up in every discipline in some ways. She also shares some stories and tips for helping students effectively communicate their ideas, and encounter the ideas of others--the real key for literacy instruction!
In...2021-09-1523 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 030: Our Areas of Expertise - Educational TechnologyThis week we are beginning a mini-series in which we reflect on and share about our areas of expertise. This week, Dave shares his thoughts about his area of expertise: Educational Technology. We talk about how technology is changing the teaching and learning environment. Dave tells his story of how he got started in Educational Technology, the things he’s learned along the way, and some tips for educators on how to keep learning about new technologies.
2021-09-0823 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 028: First Day of SchoolThis week, Matt asks the question, “How do we go about setting good rhythms for the first day of school?” We think through some of our favorite activities for the first day--ways to get students actively involved, setting the culture of the classroom, and engaging in real learning from day 1. Along the way, we discover that Abby loves scavenger hunts, that Matt has passion for knowing kids by name as a key part of building relationships, and that Dave knows all the countries of the world. (It’s a weird, free-flowing conversation, friends!) We hope that you’ll be encourag...2021-08-1818 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 024: Changing Our MindsThis week, Dave asks the question, “What is something you’ve changed your mind about?” We share a variety of stories from our own teaching practices, including the idea of learning styles, the importance of bringing in diverse perspectives, and even the way we think about what “rigor” means in education. We talk through reasons why we should change our minds about things, and whether there are things we should *not* change our minds about.
We mentioned a few resources in this episode that we wanted to include here in the show notes:
The report on the myth o...2021-07-2123 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 018: Social and Emotional DevelopmentIn today’s episode, we have a question from a listener! Loretta asks, “How can teachers support social and emotional development in the classroom?” We discuss what it means that students are whole persons who are developing simultaneously in many different ways--physically, cognitively, socially, emotionally, spiritually, etc.--and the importance of teachers recognizing how these different developmental domains impact each other. We share some examples from our own parenting and teaching experiences as well. Abby shared some resources for further learning, which we recommend to you:
If you appreciated this episode, you really should listen to this podcast as wel...2021-06-0924 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 017: AwardsIn today’s episode, we have a question from a listener! Kevin asks, “What role do end-of-the-year awards ceremonies play in schools, and what role should they play?” Abby and Matt share their (very different!) experiences with high school awards ceremonies, and we think about what kinds of messages are conveyed through the particular gifts and talents we might award (or not.) Dave shares about an approach a school he used to teach at used for celebrating gifts of all of the students. We talk through various aspects of recognition, and the importance of “seeing” our students and “naming” their strength...2021-06-0223 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 016: Professional DevelopmentIn today’s episode, Abby asks the question, “What does intentional professional growth look like for practicing teachers?” We wonder together about the pace of change, and whether some teachers get cynical about the constant flow of new ideas coming at them through professional development sessions with a sort of “this too shall pass” attitude. Matt gives insights on the importance of intentionality in professional development as a former school administrator, and Dave shares his heuristic of “rest, reading, and reflection” as a means of structuring summer professional growth. We wonder quite a bit about the way schools can leverage the ex...2021-05-2621 min
What The Frock?Abby NormalAs we slowly seem to approach the end(?) of the COVID-19 Pandemic, it has the boys wondering what exactly does "normal" actually mean? Will it be a return to the same problems we had before the pandemic so rudely interrupted them? Will Governors realize that the fastest way to lose re-election is to cross their own constituency?
Popsicles are great! Maybe not fifty-one cases of them, but still... And do you suffer from or know someone who suffers from PSD? Rabbi Dave is here with the help that you need to deal with the problem and to h...2021-05-0957 min
GAGOALSEpisode 1.18: Tanong Mo Sa Gago #5 (feat. Abby Lacuna)In this episode of Tanong Mo sa Gago, Abby Lacuna of The Line Talks podcast answered with us your curiouscat questions about rebounds, friends with an ex, ridiculous beliefs, approaching your crush, and losing a close friend. Keep asking us questions and follow us on IG and Twitter @GagoalsPodcast2021-05-0754 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 013: Ending the School Year WellIn this episode we are happy to again have our friend and colleague, Abby De Groot, joining in today’s conversation! Today, Matt raises the question, “With the end of the school year in sight, what might it mean to ‘end well?’” The three of us share some of the things we grapple with at the end of the academic year, and all of the feelings that come with it--joy, grieving, relief, and all the rest. We wonder about ways to mark endings well, no matter the grade level of our students. We also discuss the rhythm of the school yea...2021-04-2823 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 008: Lessons from a Year of COVIDIn this episode, we welcome our first guest to the podcast, our good friend and colleague, Abby De Groot. To kick off the conversation, Matt raises a two-fold question: “What are your initial reflections as we look back at this past year? And, what shouldn’t (or should) return to ‘normal’ as we move forward?” The three of us reflect together on things that we experienced over the past 12 months, and how it has shaped our work as educators. We share ideas we’ve noticed about how the challenges of teaching in a COVID world have pushed teachers, students, and whole sc...2021-03-2428 minHallway ConversationsEpisode 005: HomeworkIn this episode, Matt brings up one of Dave’s most-read blog posts, which is entitled “No More Crappy Homework,” and raises the question, “How do we avoid giving ‘crappy homework?’” Dave shares from some of the research he has done about what makes for effective homework. Matt and Dave reflect together on some of the less-than-optimal assignments they gave to students early in their careers, and talk about equitable homework, grading homework, and various perspectives parents have on the value of homework. Matt asks about strategies for making more effective homework, and Dave shares some research-based suggestions.
You can re...2021-03-0320 min
The H SpotProgress has been made in diversifying boards, but how about our every day life?
Boards are making a lot of progress. Dave’s guest, Abby Adlerman attributes this to recent California laws: SB-826, SB-AB979 known as the Women in the Boardroom and Diversifying Boards laws. Details here
Thinking about board and executive succession plans, if the CEO was hit by a bus, who would be in line? CEOs are spending more time thinking about the impact of this and putting forth their wishes, grooming them so several would be good candidates, rather than not having any choices. Diversity is also finally coming into play. Diversity will give long...2021-02-2425 min
Sonic The Comic The Podcast#45 - Horrible Bear Ham - with Abby Denton (@mizabitha)Abby rejoins us (it's always the quiet ones) as we face the terrifying DEATH EGG, and watch it destroy our heroes, bodily. Also! Shorty makes his debut, and on top of all that, it's the Valentine's issue, so everyone gets paired-up with a pink counterpart2021-02-041h 54Hallway ConversationsEpisode 001: GoalsIn this episode, Dave asks the question, “How much should we focus on goals in education?” As we discuss this question we talk about the role of learning targets, hospitality in the classroom, and teaching responsively. Matt and Dave both share some stories from their own practice and the way we’ve grown in understanding what students need and how clarity on goals can actually encourage learning.
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Sisters Cracking UpInsider Secrets of Book Publishers, The Power of Fearlessness, and Abby's Musings on Her Upcoming BestsellerIn this episode, Abby and Julie pick the brain of book publishing/publicity phenom Jordan Rodman. Jordan has fearlessly taken FIFTY books all the way to the NYT bestseller list. If anyone knows this business inside and out, it's her. By the time we're in midlife, we all have a book in us. Jordan provides the inside scoop on what it takes to get to the top of the pile, while Abby muses about her upcoming novel which never seems to get written. Prior to joining Avid Reader Press, Jordan Rodman spent five years at Alfred A...2021-02-0148 min
True North Short-CutsCustomer #1: GoodRx Gold Prescription SavingsLearn more about our prescription savings program with GoodRx Gold through our interview with Dave Seed, the National Account Executive, and immediately following our conversation with Dave we have some quick navigation tips from Abby Brolley, our Benefits Navigator!2020-09-1515 minStop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 633 - Abby ShumkaAbby Shumka (Dave’s wife, her own person) returns to talk homeschooling, haircuts, and buying a printer. Also, we watch Joy as part of the Bradley Cooper Movie Club.2020-05-051h 36
Sonic The Comic The Podcast#14 - If A Monster Munch Came Out Wrong - With Abby Bulmer (@abbyryder)We top our trees with tat this issue as Bob Beaky holds a rally, Abby definitely remembers sticking that in his mouth, and Sonic becomes a bottle of Cola-Coke.2019-11-081h 17
Plants Changed My LifeMom Gains New Life Mission After Son is Healed With Plant-Powered Diet
Today we’re talking to Abby Power, a wife and mother who found remarkable healing for her baby and a whole new life purpose for herself in a plant-based diet. Abby is a speaker, humane educator and changemaker. She has an inspiring vision for the world that all evolved after she decided to tap into the power of a whole-food, plant-based diet.
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Hear how she persisted to find healing for her young son’s complex health issues with a plant-based vegan diet.
Find out how grief over her father’s untimely death spurred h...2019-09-3050 min
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Are you feeling like you make changes in your life and relationship but then they don’t stick? Are you worried that things will never get better because your partner won’t make any changes? These are just some of the questions Dr. Abby Medcalf will answer so you can make your relationship feel easy, connected and happy. Armed with humor, a ton of research and 25 years of hands-on experience Dr. Abby will teach you simple, actionable tools and strategies that you can use today to m...2019-08-2711 min
Sonic The Comic The Podcast#5 - A Little Old Hat! With Abby Denton (@mizabitha)Some bacon kidnaps Tails, we meet Amy Rose and her hair, Captain Picard hits people with a stick, Wonder Boy meets the Omni Viewer, Chris is FURIOUS and Dave is tiny. What the holly-golly is this? It's Sonic the Comic the Podcast!2019-07-051h 20
The Jen and DAVe Show#430 Abby Comes CleanJen is painting her car. Abby chimes in on losing her phone, backs into a truck and runs a red light. That's her weekend. 2019-04-2900 minStop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 577 - Abby ShumkaFashion Hag and her own person Abby Shumka returns to talk trends, a hot dog tasting, and The Dirt.2019-04-081h 29
The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & PerformanceWhat Medical Cannabis Can Do - Ricki Lake & Abby EpsteinOn this episode, the guests are filmmakers Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein who, through their new movie "Weed the People" hope to help people make an informed choice. "Expanding people’s knowledge of something; having them be able to make a judgment and decision that’s best for them and their bodies.”Ricki is someone you will likely know. She is a beloved pop-culture actress, had her own talk show for a dozen years, and now is a documentary filmmaker.Abby is an award-winning director and producer of documentary films. The two have teamed up creativ...2019-02-0555 min
CaregiverDave.comL.A. Law Co-Star, Michele Green (Abby) InteviweJoin Dave Nassaney, as he co-hosts on the Neil Haley Show on the Caregiver Dave Segment, as they intevie L.A. Law co-star, Michele Greene as she shares the detail of another L.A. Law Reunion in Los Angeles on Feb 2 at The LAX WESTIN.2019-01-2524 min
Agile and Project Management - DrunkenPM RadioAbby Fretz - Your Clients Are Your StudentsYou go to conferences… and there are moments when you pick stuff up that can help you do your job. But, once and awhile, there are those special moments when people share things in sessions that permanently change how you look at the work you do. It’s rare… but it’s awesome.
That happened for me this September in Memphis at the 2018 Digital PM Summit. I attended a session led by Abby Fretz called "Sustaining the Project Honeymoon Phase: How to Build Effective Client Education.” In the session, Abby drew a connection between the relationship we have with our clients and...2018-10-1724 min
The Ecomcrew Ecommerce PodcastE141: Get to Know Abby, EcomCrew's Filipino VAEcomCrew has gone through a big transformation ever since the site merged with Dave Bryant's site ChineseImporting.com. In less than a year we've accomplished so much--we've launched new courses, upped the podcast to two episodes per week, and revamped the entire EcomCrew site. Dave and I are tremendously happy with what EcomCrew has become and we are gearing to do even more, but we would not have gone to this point if not for the people helping us behind the scenes. If you've been listening to the podcast recently or reached out to us at some...2018-04-3034 min
In The Country with Dave WoodsInterview with Abby StewartOntario's Abby Stewart may be young, but she has accomplished so much in such a short period. From sharing the stage for a duet with Hunter Hayes, Dan + Shay, Dean Brody, Dallas Smith or Aaron Pritchet or opening for Hunter on his Canadian tour dates or completing a set at some of Canada's biggest music festivals, her star is on the rise. Her versatility and passion for music shines through whether she's belting out one of her radio friendly originals, a Taylor Swift or Band Perry lyric or turns back the clock to a Dolly Parton, Anne Murray or Buck O...2018-02-2530 minStop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 495 - Abby ShumkaAbby Shumka returns to talk public pools, underwear pouches, and Guns N’ Roses.2017-09-111h 27
Brewery Street PlaygroundPodcasters in Pyjamas Getting PepsiChelsea tried to order some beer at the bar before Bonnie intervened. Jennifer spotted Abby with Chelsea at the bar and marched over with a worried Jack in tow. After establishing that they did not lie about going to the movies, Chelsea said they decided to get a drink. Jennifer's eyebrows shot up, just as Bonnie brought over a pitcher of root beer. Abby asked if Chelsea could sleep over since Patrick and Billie were out of town. Jennifer inquired about Chelsea's crush on Max and offended, Abby told her mother to stop being in their business.2017-06-1800 minStop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 405 - Abby ShumkaAbby Shumka returns to talk baby energy, name retention, and suburban kindness. Also, the Stop Podcasting Yourself Secret Santa gift exchange.2015-12-211h 30
The NO BULL$H!# Marketing Podcast29: Abby GoldsteinListen to the second part of Dave's interview with Abbey Goldstein, where they talk tools and tips, Abbey tries to hit the Bulls Eye and the year that was 1989.Hit the Bulls Eye The West Wing or House of Cards Reach Out and Touch Someone or Can You Hear Me Now? Just Say No or This is Your Brain On Drugs Progressive’s Flo or Jake from State Farm The Six Million Dollar Man or The Most Interesting Man in the World The Replacements or The SmithsOther Sights & Sounds of 1989 include: Exxon Valdez Oil Spill was an environmental and PR disa...2015-12-0529 minThe NO BULL$H!# Marketing Podcast28: Abby GoldsteinToday's guest is WYEP General Manager Abby Goldstein, where she talks about BS in the workplace, the value of local programming and some "old school" radio contests!Whats a cart?Cameras in the studios?!?!The value of Local ProgrammingTom AsakerOn-Air Fundraising34 (or 32) Median Age! Pittsburgh and Local MusicEmail Abby for more information about WYEP!2015-12-0230 minStop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 353 - Abby ShumkaAbby Shumka returns to talk baby stuff, driving stuff, and rats. Also, the annual SPY Secret Santa exchange.2014-12-231h 29Stop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 314 - Abby ShumkaAbby Shumka returns to talk costuming, Road House, Square One, and one other thing.2014-03-251h 42Stop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 286 - Abby ShumkaAbby Shumka returns to talk driving school, Chubby Checker's non-Twist hits, and Graham's month in Scotland.2013-09-091h 47Stop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 223 - Abby ShumkaAbby Shumka returns to talk sewing, soccer, and getting barfed on.2012-06-261h 28Stop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 178 - Abby CampbellAbby Campbell returns to talk about getting married to one of our hosts. Find out which one. The answer may surprise you.2011-08-161h 20Stop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 145 - Abby CampbellThe wonderful Abby Campbell returns for our Christmas episode to talk getting engaged, Dave's dreams, and Swiss cheese dishes. Then Emmett Hall and Chris Gauthier stop by to perform a Christmas pageant.2010-12-211h 19Stop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 124 - Abby CampbellAbby Campbell returns to talk wiener dog races, Just For Laughs, and play a round of Celebrity Crush Hat.2010-07-261h 08Stop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 81 - Abby CampbellAbby Campbell returns to talk about MTV, bachelor parties, and Wilmer Valderrama.2009-09-221h 28