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Teaching Tomorrow Podcast83. Literacy as liberation with Nikolai Pizarro of Raising ReadersHow can education be a way to create more belonging and contribution for young people? Today, I have the delight of sharing Nikolai Pizarro of Raising Readers.
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https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2023/07/17/episode83/2023-07-1850 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast82. Critical media literacy in action with Erin OxlandHow might teachers respond when truth seems to be increasingly devalued in what young people read online? I am joined by Erin Oxland to discuss this question and many others along the way.
Erin Oxland is the First Vice President, Lead Negotiator, and Grievance Officer for the Kawartha Pine Ridge Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario. Prior to stepping into this fascinating role (which we totally get into, by the way), Erin was a middle school teacher in Port Hope Ontario. In her practice, she prioritized authentic, rich, and relevant learning experiences for her students, which included deeply investigating the intersections...2023-07-0436 min
What's the Big Idea?Nerding Out with Celeste KirshIn which Dan talks with Celeste Kirsh, middle school educator, podcast host, and Ph.D. student. Celeste is a deeply reflective and thoughtful person, and so Dan picks her brain about digital media literacy, teaching young people to write, and why we should be hopeful about the future. As always, I welcome comments and questions on Twitter and Instagram @bigideaedFeatured on the show and further reading:Teaching Tomorrow Podcast, produced and hosted by Celeste KirshCivix CanadaCountering Truth Decay by RAND (a report on digital literacy)"How ChatGPT robs students of...2023-06-281h 00Teaching Tomorrow Podcast81. Teaching Writers Speak: Embracing Digital Multimodal ComposingThis episode was originally published on the Teaching Writers Speak podcast—which is part of the Toronto Writing Project. I am a producer of this show and so it felt necessary to not only formally introduce Teaching Tomorrow listeners to the show, but also to transplant this conversation as a way to explain some of the questions behind the research project I am wading into.
To check out The Toronto Writing Project:
https://www.torontowritingproject.com/
To listen to all of the Teaching Writers Speak podcast episodes:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/teaching-writers-speak/id16158802882023-06-2155 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast80. Nurturing democracy with Ken Boyd from CIVIX CanadaHow can educators nurture a functional democracy when young people struggle to find reliable sources of information? To dig into this question, I am joined by Ken Boyd from CIVIX Canada.
For Full Shownotes, Visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2023/05/29/episode80/
Ken Boyd is the Director of Education at CIVIX, a Canadian charity that develops experiential learning programs to help students develop skills and habits of informed citizenship. He researches and develops materials for two programs: PoliTalks, a program that helps students develop the skills needed to have constructive discussions about political and social issues, and CTRL-F, a digital media literacy...2023-05-3053 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast79. Digital literacy and social justice with Dr. Kristen Hawley TurnerHow is digital literacy related to social justice? Today on the show I have the honour of sitting down with a leading thinker in education, Dr. Kristen Hawley Turner.
Dr. Kristen Hawley Turner is a professor of education at Drew University and she is the director of the Drew Writing Project, which is a chapter of The National Writing Project. In this conversation we explore the terrain of digital literacy, its links to social justice, and how teachers must reimagine what our essential job descriptions are if we are going to meet the needs of the learners in our classrooms.
...2023-05-1644 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast78. Oh here I am: a solo episode / PhD updateBack in the fall of 2021, I left my dream job for another dream: to dig deep into questions that I had been just scratching at throughout my classroom teaching experience.
Well, now almost two years into my PhD program (and over a year since my last update episode–you can find that one on episode 67), I’m here to share the highlights, the challenges, the hiccups, and the mini-victories.2023-05-0230 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast77. Illuminating humanity through journalism with Anita LiAnita Li is the publisher, founder, CEO, and editor in chief of The Green Line Toronto: a hyper local independent news outlet. I first encountered her when I had my students watch her TedX talk on the power of digital journalism–and not only did my Grade 8 class at the time deeply appreciate her message on digital composing, but they kept coming back to her ideas related to why representation matters in newsrooms.
In this interview we cover a lot of ground: we get into the ever-evolving nature of journalism, how growing up in Scarborough prepared her for a career of...2023-04-1846 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast76. "Teaching Writers Speak" with Ty WalklandWhat is the relationship between writing, teaching, and hosting a podcast? Today on the show I sit down with the Teaching Writers Speak podcast host, Ty Walkland.
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https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2022/06/20/episode76/2022-06-2143 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast75. When teaching is a passion with Margaret from My Call to TeachWhat does it mean to be called to the teaching profession and how can we sustain that passion when things get hard? Today on the show I am in conversation with Margaret from My Call to Teach.
- In this episode, we talk about starting an edu-business making resources (or solutions) for teachers
- Her top business advice for other teachers (that's actually also great teaching advice)
- Finding unselfish self-care in a challenging profession
- How to give students a memorable end of year experience
For full show notes, go to:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2022/06/07/episode75/2022-06-0751 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast74. Advising a gay-straight alliance with James PotteigerHow can Gay-Straight alliances support students and make schools more inclusive spaces for all? Today on the show I speak with GSA advisor and coach James Potteiger
There is a lot happening in schools right now that put our LGBTQ students at risk. So I’m thrilled to get to share this conversation I had with James about his work with GSAs. James has been running at GSA at his school in Pennsylvania for the past two years and he shares the ways the alliance has improved his school for all students, the role that the GSA plays for young pe...2022-05-2451 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast73. Journalistic Learning with Dr. Ed MadisonHow can teachers use journalism and reverse mentorship to transform student learning? Today on the show I am joined by Dr. Ed Madison to explore this question and so much more.
For full shownotes, visit:2022-05-0333 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast72. What I've gotten wrong about the writing process: a solo episode72. What I've gotten wrong about the writing process: a solo episode by Celeste Kirsh2022-04-1932 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast71. The joy of being a B-minus teacher with Patti FirthWhy should we fully embrace the joys of being a B-minus teacher? Today on the show I speak with the awesome Patti Firth, founder, CEO, and owner of Madly Learning.
For full show notes go to: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2022/03/21/episode71/2022-03-2243 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast70. Teacher learning that is actually usefulWhat happens when educators are given the time and support to address complex dilemmas in their practice?
Today on the show we have a panel discussion celebrating 10 years of Cohort 21.
A huge thank you to Garth Nichols, Justin Medved, Ashley Domina, Ashley Bailey Davis. Laura Mustard, Melissa Jolicoeur, and Derek Doucet for being part of this conversation today.
For full shownotes, visit:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2022/03/07/episode70/2022-03-0859 min
Ignite Your Teaching218: Ideas for Teaching Middle School Writing with Celeste From Teaching TomorrowSend us a textDo you consider yourself a lifelong learner? I feel like a lot of us get into teaching because we love to learn, and our guest on this episode is no exception. Celeste Kirsh is researching how teachers can learn new genres of writing. In this episode, she’s sharing some of her findings so far that could shake up the way we learn as writing teachers and how that relates to teaching middle school writing. Celeste understands the common obstacles that teachers face when it comes...2022-03-0825 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast69. When teachers identify as writers with Jen LaffinHow might we improve the teaching of writing by identifying as writers ourselves? Today on the show I speak with Jen Laffin, founder of Teach Write.
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https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2022/02/22/episode69/2022-02-2344 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast68. Science learning for all with Dash McGorman and May LuFor Full Show Notes, Visit:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2022/01/31/episode68/2022-02-0159 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast67. You don't have to be a genius to do a PhD: a solo episode67. You don't have to be a genius to do a PhD: a solo episode by Celeste Kirsh2022-01-1824 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast66. "Build It On The Side" with Dr. Shaun WoodlyHow might teachers generate abundance and wealth with a hustle on the side? Today on the show I speak with Dr. Shaun Woodly from Teach Hustle Inspire.
Many of us in education have hobbies that are also teaching related. I know folks who write curriculum, who facilitate professional development, work as a coach or consultant, and of course you know–host a podcast. Dr. Shaun Woodley, CEO and founder of Teach Hustle Inspire, is here to share his vision for the upcoming Build It On The Side Conference: a way for educators to learn some of the tools and strategies of...2022-01-0435 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast65. Social Practices of Journalistic WritingHow might we improve student writing by leveraging our innate desire for social connection? Today on the podcast, I make a case for why you should consider including journalistic writing in your class.
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https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/12/21/episode65/2021-12-2137 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast64. Honouring In(di)genuity with Kiera Brant BirioukovFor full show notes, visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/12/06/episode64/2021-12-0744 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast63. Creating communities of care through mindfulness with Laura Sygrove and Rochelle MillerHow might we create a community of care in our schools through mindfulness practices? Today on the show I speak with Laura Sygrove and Rochelle Miller from the New Leaf Foundation. Full show notes can be found at: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/11/10/communitiesofcare/2021-11-1052 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast62. How to save time and energy when teaching feels chaotic: a solo episodeFor full show notes, check out the blog at:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/10/25/episode62/2021-10-2631 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast61. Seeing hope and potential in anti-racism work with Jennifer GrantHow might we embrace both the incrementalism and urgency of anti-racism growth in all of our schools? Today I talk with the amazing Jennifer Grant on the show.Jennifer Grant is the director of the Office of Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights Services at George Brown College in Toronto and has a background in Child Youth Care.
We talk in this episode about both the incrementalism and the urgency of institutional change, how she manages such a big portfolio, and the realities of anti-racism in her school context. Jennifer’s approach to this work is so deeply relational and full of...2021-10-1252 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast60. The first week of my PhD: a solo episodeWhat has it been like to start a PhD during a pandemic? Today it’s just me on the show sharing my reflections on the first few days of this new educational journey.
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https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/09/20/phdweek1/2021-09-2136 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast59. What schools can learn from summer camp in a pandemic with Ross McIntyreHow can we as educators learn from the experience our students had this past summer at camp? Today on the show I am joined by Ross McIntyre, The Director of Community Initiatives at Camp Couchiching. Full show notes can be found here: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/09/07/rossmclntyre/
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The Teacher HotlineEp 11. Part 1: Should I get a Ph.D in Education? Ft. Dr. Sarah Morrison & Celeste KirshSend us a textHave you ever thought about getting a Ph.D in education? Have you ever wondered the following:How much will it costs? Can I afford it?Should I do it part time or full time?Why have other teachers gotten their Ph.Ds?What can I do with the degree?I want teach a teachers college one day. Do I need a Ph.D? This is actually a two part episode. In part 1, we speak to Celeste Kirsh and Dr. Sarah Morrison.Celeste is a middle school teacher in T...2021-06-0427 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast58. Sketchnoting for social justice with Sylvia DuckworthHow might teachers use their voice and power for social change? Today on the show I speak with social justice artist and sketchnote enthusiast, Sylvia Duckworth.
For all the shownotes and references, go to the blog:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/05/31/sylviaduckworth/2021-06-0147 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast57. How we foster visionary leadership in schools with Angela WatsonHow might we revolutionize education by streamlining workflow and designing better systems for everyone in school? Today on the show I am joined by the incredible Angela Watson.
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https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/05/24/angelawatson/ 2021-05-2548 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast56. When students are not turning on their camerasIn order to better understand why students are not turning on their cameras and to more effectively teach when online in this context, I talk to three educators: May Lu, Ronald Hae, and Jen Bairos.
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https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/05/18/56-when-students-are-not-turning-on-their-cameras-2/2021-05-1832 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast55. Using podcasts for student and teacher learning: a solo episodeFor full show notes, check out:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/05/11/55-using-podcasts-for-student-and-teacher-learning-a-solo-episode/2021-05-1135 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast54. Pandemic pedagogy, one year laterTouching base with the guests from episode 30 about what we have learned about teaching in the pandemic, one year later.2021-04-2757 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast53. Affinity groups for educators with Talking Together For ChangeHow can educators practice having brave conversations to positively affect change? I am so excited to share with you today the conversation I had with Talking Together for Change.
For full show notes and things mentioned in this episode, visit:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/04/12/tt4c/
Thanks for listening to this episode and including this learning in your life. To pay it forward, you can do three things: share a quick rating and review on Apple podcasts, follow me on the socials to stay on top of the latest episodes (I’m @teaching_tomorrow on Instagram and @teach_tomorrow on Tw...2021-04-1357 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast52. Teaching spoken word poetry with Britta BHow might spoken word poetry ignite a passion for writing, language, and performance in young people? Today on the show I speak with spoken word poet, Britta B.
For the show notes, go to: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/04/05/brittab/2021-04-0654 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast51. Curriculum as a vehicle for change with Dr. Rob SimonHow might schools better serve and support students, especially during this time of great destabilization?
Dr. Simon is an associate professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at The University of Toronto in the department of Curriculum Teaching and Learning. I asked Rob on the show to speak about the Addressing Injustices project: in this conversation, get into how the Addressing Injustices team use Youth Participatory Action Research to affect change, but we also explore teacher education, the field of multi-literacies, and the concept of “productive discomfort.”
For full show notes, jump to:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/03/28/41-robsimon/2021-03-3043 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast50. Addressing anti-Black racism in education with Alexis DawsonHow might we learn from the recent human rights annual report published by the TDSB? Today on the show I speak with education activist and parent advocate Alexis Dawson.
For full show notes:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/03/23/40-addressing-an…th-alexis-dawson/2021-03-2348 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast49. Teachers as disruptors with Rachel LukeHow might teachers ensure that stories of oppressed and marginalized people get taught in their classrooms. Today on the show I speak with 2020 Prime Minister’s Teaching Award recipient, Rachel Luke.
For full show notes, visit:https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/03/14/rachelluke/2021-03-1649 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast48. Teacher mental health in a panoramic with Erin ImrieWhat are your superpowers and how can you use those for other people in the teaching profession? Today on the show I get to talk to my friend, colleague, and Middle School French teacher Erin Imrie.
For full show notes and stuff mentioned in this episode visit:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/03/09/48-teacher-mental-health-in-a-panoramic-with-erin-imrie/
*The views expressed in this podcast at that of my own, as well as the guests that speak freely on the episode, and do not necessarily reflect any organizations that I am affiliated with.*2021-03-0951 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast47. Bad couch thinking: a solo episodeHow might we teachers not let our strengths become our weaknesses? Today on the show, a “what’s on my mind” solo episode.2021-03-0216 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast46. Seeing your own potential as a leader with Diane BrownHow might hopeful school leaders become the leader they want to be? Today I talk to elementary school principal Diane Brown about leadership in times of crisis.
For full show notes visit:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/02/22/46-seeing-your-o…with-diane-brown/2021-02-2339 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast45. Calm school resources with Christi-an and Nat SlomkaHow might teachers use mindfulness as a tool for developing resilience? Today on the show I am joined by sisters Christi-an and Natalie Slomka speaking about the school resources developed by Calm.
For full show notes visit:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/02/14/45-calm-school-r…n-and-nat-slomka/2021-02-1649 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast44. Competency based learning with Sara TahirWhen was the last time you learned something new and how long did it take you to understand that thing? Today on the show we are talking competency based learning with Sara Tahir.
For full show notes, visit:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/02/08/44-competency-ba…-with-sara-tahir/2021-02-0949 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast43. The impossible promise of online learning with Dr. Beyhan FarhadiHow might teachers use their powers of professional judgement as tools for change? Today I am joined by Dr Beyhan Farhadi speaking about the challenges with online learning.
For full show notes:2021-02-0135 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast42. Evidence collection in the pandemic math classroom: a roundtable discussionJoin educators and innovators to discuss how to best collect evidence and observations in the math classroom when students are learning virtually, at home, or with hybrid models of learning during the pandemic.
For full show notes:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/01/24/42-evidence-coll…c-math-classroom/2021-01-2557 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast41. Educating your children at home with Carina StoneCarina Stone shares her experiences homeschooling / unschooling her 3 children. She started this well before the pandemic and her insights about young people and learning have huge potential for supporting all parents and educators as young people learn from home due to the global pandemic.2021-01-1950 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast40. How to talk to students the day after a difficult event with Genny LeeHow can teachers best facilitate conversations the day after an emotionally charged world event. Today on the show, I am joined by Genny Lee, science teacher and diversity, equity, and inclusion specialist.
For full show notes:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/01/11/40-how-to-talk-t…t-with-genny-lee/2021-01-1144 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast39. "Deep Diversity" in education with Shakil ChoudhuryHow might teachers embed emotional literacy with diversity, equity, and inclusion learning? Today on the show I speak with the award-winning educator, consultant and writer, Shakil Choudhury.
For full show notes, visit:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/01/04/39-deep-diversity-in-education-with-shakil-choudhury/2021-01-0453 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast38. What's holding me up: a solo episodeAfter three weeks back at school following my 8 month maternity leave, I share 10 things that are holding me up and what's good about COVID school. For full show notes: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2020/12/24/38-whats-holding…p-a-solo-episode/2020-12-2429 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast37. Leading through times of crisis with Dr. Angela TerpstraHow might leaders in education not let the crisis of this pandemic go to waste? Today on the show, I have the privilege of speaking to Dr Angela Terpstra, head of The Bishop Strachan School. Click on the link to take you to the full show notes: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2020/12/06/37-leading-throu…-angela-terpstra/2020-12-0737 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast36. We GET TO teach during a pandemic with Dr. Kristen ClarkeHow might we rethink teaching during the pandemic from a place of “have to” towards “get to”? This episode features a conversation with Dr Kristen Clarke. For full show notes, jump to our blog: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2020/11/23/36-we-get-to-tea…r-kristen-clarke/2020-11-2340 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast35. Iconic moment with Grant LichtmanGrant Lichtman in discussion with Garth and Justin. For full shownotes, pop on over to https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2020/11/08/35-iconic-moment…h-grant-lichtman/2020-11-0951 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast34. Teaching who we are with Dr. Winifred HunsburgerIn this episode, I talk with Dr Winifred Hunsburger on looking a little differently at our practices as teachers. For full shownotes, go to our blog at https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2020/11/04/34-teaching-who-…ifred-hunsburger/2020-11-0451 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast33. The future we go back to with Justin Medved and Garth NicholsHow might we reimagine the future of education that is currently under construction? Today I am joined by the powerful tag team of Justin Medved and Garth Nichols, co-founders of Cohort 21.
For full show notes, visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2020/10/20/33-the-future-we…nd-garth-nichols/2020-10-2152 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast32. The gifts of right now (a solo episode)A short update on the JK situation and a reflection on what it means to choose to be in education right now. For full show notes visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2020/09/29/32-the-gifts-of-right-now-a-solo-episode/2020-09-2921 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast31. Should I send my child to JK?To see the full show notes, visit the blog:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2020/08/21/31-should-i-send-my-child-to-jk/2020-08-2157 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast30. Pedagogy for a pandemicHere we are on Tuesday March 17th and everything is different.
On this episode today, I talk to Les McBeth, Adam Caplan, Garth Nichols, and Lara Jensen about what works well with online learning to best support our students as we step into this new pedagogy in a pandemic.
For full show notes visit:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2020/03/17/30-pedagogy-for-a-pandemic-with-les-mcbeth-adam-caplan-garth-nichols-and-lara-jensen/2020-03-1728 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast29. "How might we" with Les McBethHave you ever noticed that I start each episode with a question that begins with “How Might We”? Okay, so that comes from Les McBeth who I am so excited to have on the show today. While Les McBeth did not invent the “HOW MIGHT WE” structure of questioning (that comes from design thinking…which Les also did not invent), but she did introduce it to me and the rest of the Cohort 21 community.
For full show notes, visit:2019-12-2347 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast28. Truth and reconcili-action with Dr. Angela NardoziHow might educators overcome our own typically non-existent Indigenous education as young people to teach about first-peoples in a way that is responsible, ethical, and based in action?
For full show notes, go to:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2019/12/05/28-truth-and-rec…r-angela-nardozi/ 2019-12-0554 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast27. Teachers who run (a mini-series) with May LuHow might teachers find that sweet spot between intensity and ease in their own lives, as well as how we program our students? In this third teachers who run episode, we talk to high school science teacher May Lu.
For full show notes, please visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2019/11/21/27-teachers-who-…ries-with-may-lu/ 2019-11-2146 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast26. Deskless French learning with Richard SmithHow could getting rid of the desks in your classroom, promote deep learning for your students? Today we have Richard Smith on the show to share some of his best practices for inspiring young people to learn French.
My cohort 21 colleague Jen Bairos told me about Richard Smith back when we recorded our episode together—which is episode 13 (part 2) if you haven’t listened to it yet––I didn’t know a lot, but Jen basically said that he was a French teacher who went deskless to promote better classroom conversations in French. I was intrigued. But I honestly don’t know anyth...2019-11-0843 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast25. Growing up trans with Kai Cheng ThomKai Cheng Thom is a writer, performer, cultural worker, and speaker. She also just happened to work with my wife for several years, so I am lucky enough to have the privilege of knowing her as a friend and not only as a celebrated public figure. I asked Kai Cheng to join me on the podcast today because when she was young, she attended an all boys school where she was sent by her parents in an attempt to help her conform more her gender assigned at birth.
For full show notes, go to the blog at:2019-10-2647 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast24. Teachers who run (a mini-series) with Tim SomervilleToday I talk to Tim Somerville about the many surprising overlaps in his practice as both a teacher and long distance runner.
Jump to the link below for all the show notes:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2019/10/10/24-teachers-who-…h-tim-somerville/ 2019-10-1141 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast23. Intuitive classroom management strategies with Chris RussellIt’s kind of like a hockey arena: you have the boards set up so they can skate around the rink and they can’t go beyond. Today I talk to master teacher, Chris Russell, on some of his best Classroom Management strategies.
For full show notes and links, visit the blog:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2019/10/04/23-intuitive-cla…th-chris-russell/2019-10-0446 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast22. On being curious with young people with Courtney HarrisHow might we create more space for grace, curiosity, and exploration in our work with young people? Today, I am joined by life coach Courtney Harris to tease apart this question. For full show notes, visit:2019-09-1242 minTeaching Tomorrow PodcastClaim your Cohort 21 spaceThe Cohort 21 2019-20 still has a few spaces available for CIS Ontario educators. Claim yours at cohort21.com2019-08-3002 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast21. Collaborative inquiry with Moses VelascoFor full shownotes, please jump on over to our main site at: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2019/08/22/21-collaborative…th-moses-velasco/ 2019-08-2355 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast20. Teachers who run (a mini-series) with Keila Merino20. Teachers who run (a mini-series) with Keila Merino by Celeste Kirsh2019-08-0841 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast19. Applying to and interviewing for jobs in education with Barb McLeanShow notes for this episode can be found on our blog at this link: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2019/07/23/19-applying-to-a…with-barb-mclean/ 2019-07-2347 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast18. Everyone belonging in school through diversity, equity, and inclusion learning with Rosetta LeeFor full show notes, visit the blog:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2019/07/05/18-everyone-belonging-at-school-through-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-learning-with-rosetta-lee/
You can also comment and ask questions here too!2019-07-0549 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast17. Simple inquiry with Eric Daigle and Jeff McClellan from Start SoleFor full show notes on this episode, visit:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2019/06/18/17-simple-inquir…-from-start-sole/ 2019-06-1834 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast16. Librarians as gateways of information with Laura MustardHow can school librarians work to move away from being gatekeepers and towards being gateways to information? Today I am joined by brilliant Laura Mustard and we discuss this question.
Laura Mustard has been a coach with Cohort 21 for a few years now, but more relevantly, she is the librarian at St Clements School in Toronto. One of my favourite things is to talk to Laura about what books my students should be reading, how to instill a love of reading in young people, and what innovative projects she is developing in her space.
In our conversations we talk about...2019-04-2721 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast15. Making Social Studies learning sticky with Vanessa VancliefFor full show notes, visit:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/wp-admin/index.php?page=msreader.php2019-03-2533 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast14. Drama and radical hope with Dr. Kathleen GallagherA discussion with drama researcher Dr. Kathleen Gallagher about the intersection of research, drama, young people, and radical hope. The research we discuss has been transformed into a powerful play––Towards Youth––that you most definitely need to see:
https://www.crowstheatre.com/whats-on/view-all/towards-youth-a-play-on-radical-hope
Full show notes can be found:2019-03-0754 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast13. (part 2)Using design thinking to improve professional learning with Jennifer Bairos13. (part 2)Using design thinking to improve professional learning with Jennifer Bairos by Celeste Kirsh2019-03-0522 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast13. (part 1) Using design thinking to improve professional learning with Mary Ellen WilcoxHelpful Links and Resources:
http://gse.hightechhigh.org/unboxed/issue17/an_edu-nerds_heaven/
https://cohort21.com/
https://cohort21.com/mary-ellenwilcox/2019-02-2423 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast12. How to help students actually learn from your feedback with Jodi RiceJodi is a bit of a celebrity in my books who just so happens to teach with me at The Bishop Strachan School. Through her active online presence and role on the College Board, Jodi has been a leader in the AP community and is currently teaching AP English for Grade 11 students, and an online course, “Challenge and Change”.
I invited Jodi on the show to share her strategy for how she helps students actually digest their feedback in her English classes and how her very do-able strategy helps young people take responsibility for their learning. Jodi’s system can make y...2019-02-1234 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast11. CIS Ontario Women's Network with Allison MacraeWhat would you create in education if you actually had the time to think, plan, and design something meaningful? Today I talk to the incredible Allison Macrae who helped to start the CIS Ontario Women’s Networking Event with Deirdre Timusk and Tina Jagdeo. I am so excited to confirm that the date for the CIS Ontario Women’s Networking Event is set for Tuesday February 26th 2019, open to all CIS Ontario teachers.
https://cohort21.com/allisonmacrae/2018/01/18/cisontario-leanin/
https://www.cisontario.ca/page.cfm?p=309&newsid=149&ncat=6
https://www.ucc.on.ca/page/news-detail?pk=11726672019-01-2234 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast10. Showing what can be possible with Patti MacDonaldWhat are the benefits of independent schools? Are they institutions set up to benefit their own families or could they also have a larger purpose in the greater educational landscape? This is just one of the questions Patti MacDonald and I pick apart in this episode.
https://www.cais.ca/careers
https://www.theschool.columbia.edu/page2018-12-1241 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast9. The big picture of Ontario independent schools with Sarah CraigSarah Craig is the Executive Director of CIS Ontario and in this episode, she sits down and shares a little on her journey towards this prominent leadership position, as well as what is currently inspiring her in education today.2018-11-1833 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast8. Teaching Mindfulness with Matt BadaliMatt Badali, grade 2 teacher at The Bishop Strachan School, shares his approach to teaching mindfulness with Grade 2 students.2018-11-1624 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast7. The Teacher Side-Hussle with Derek DoucetWhat happens when your child steals your phone and starts talking to Siri in French? You won’t believe the business that blossoms from this moment in Derek Doucet’s life. I’m your host, Celeste Kirsh, and we are teaching tomorrow.
Derek Doucet is the new Program Area Leader for Communications at Lakefield College just outside of Peterborough. For many years he was a facilitator with Cohort 21 and he recently went through the Google Innovator program where he has been developing a tool that has the power to transform how young people learn language. Derek’s idea got picked up by the...2018-11-0730 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast6. Everyday wellness for teachers with Justine CappelHow can we as teachers bring our summer way of being into every single day of our life at school? I invited my coach, Justine Cappel, onto the show today to talk about just that.
Justine is a certified personal trainer, level 1 Precision Nutrition Coach, pre / post natal fitness specialist, and the owner of Twenty Toes fitness.
https://twentytoesfitness.com/
While she focuses on working with women, her philosophy of navigating the middle ground of health and wellness I see as so applicable to teachers, regardless of their gender.
We sat down in my living room in the summer to t...2018-09-1628 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast5. Educational Entrepreneurship with Garth NicholsWhat do you teach? Most of us would likely answer this question with a subject or a grade level. But not Garth Nichols. His answer: I teach kids.
Garth Nichols is the vice principal of student engagement and experiential development at Havergal College in Toronto Ontario. While he is initiating exciting opportunities to redefine learning by day with the students at his school, in his “off” time, Garth started from the ground up the innovative year-long professional development experience that is Cohort 21.
If you heard Justin Medved from episode 2, you likely have a solid primer of what Cohort 21 is all about...2018-09-1134 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast4. The public purpose of independent schools with Danielle PassnoFor full show notes, go to: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2018/09/02/4-the-public-pur…-danielle-passno/ 2018-09-0248 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast3. Decentering whiteness in the English classroom with Meg Goldner RabinowitzFor full show notes, visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2018/08/17/3-decentring-whi…ldner-rabinowitz/ 2018-08-3136 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast2. Changing the game of teacher learning with Justin MedvedFor full show notes go to:
https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2018/08/17/2-changing-the-game-for-teacher-learning-with-justin-medved/2018-08-3130 minTeaching Tomorrow Podcast1. Embracing the awkward imperfections: the pilot episode1. Embracing the awkward imperfections: the pilot episode by Celeste Kirsh2018-08-3110 min