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The Teacher's Pep RallyS9 E130: Getting Ready for Summer Break - A Year in ReviewAs the school year wraps up, your TPR hosts Erin, Pete, and Fred gather one last time before summer to reflect on the amazing guests, meaningful conversations, and memorable moments from Seasons 8 and 9. From music-based coding and AI in the classroom to embracing play and student-centered learning, this episode revisits the stories and ideas that inspired us all year long. We talk about the power of curiosity, how the show continues to bring clarity and purpose to our roles as educators, and share personal summer plans, favorite books, and blockbuster movies we’re excited for. It's a he...2025-05-1058 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS9 E128: Cultivating Curiosity. Illuminating Potential. Learn About Main Street PDIn this special episode of The Teacher’s Pep Rally, we invite educators to get the inside scoop on Main Street PD, an inspiring professional development experience happening this summer in Orlando, FL! 💡 Hosts Erin and Pete (Fred was there in spirit!) welcome an incredible lineup of session leaders, including Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio (authors of Lead It Like Lasso), Thomas Hummel (co-creator of Eduaide.AI), and Dave Tarnoff (computer science professor and Intermation creator). Together, they dive into the heart of Main Street PD—an event designed to spark joy, ignite innovation, and help educators reignite their pa...2025-04-1339 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS9 E126: Innovative Solutions for Aspiring TeachersGet ready for an inspiring, energizing, and crucial conversation on the Teacher’s Pep Rally Podcast! This episode features a powerhouse panel of passionate changemakers working to reshape the future of education. Join hosts Erin, Fred, and Pete as they sit down with: Demetrius Dove – National advocate and future educator representing over 44,000 aspiring teachers. Carmen Lamielle – Georgia’s Aspiring Educator State President fighting for paid student teaching. Dr. Jacob Hackett – Equity-driven professor at Georgia State University championing mentorship and teacher residencies. Skyler Nunley – Lobbyist and educator, strengthening Georgia’s teaching communit...2025-03-2352 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS9 E125: Catching Up With The Teacher's Pep RallyWe’re back! After a jam-packed season, the Teacher’s Pep Rally Podcast crew—Erin, Fred, and Pete—are catching up on life, learning, and laughter. This episode is a behind-the-scenes reality check as we share the chaos, triumphs, and daily grind of being educators. Pete’s world is a whirlwind with school theater productions, music festivals, and an incredible Finding Nemo production that’s taking creativity to the next level. Fred reflects on a career fair experience, highlighting how impactful educators can be in shaping students' passions. Erin shares exciting news about her pro...2025-03-1635 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS9 E122: Teaching Students to CodeIn this exciting episode of the Teacher’s Pep Rally Podcast, we turn the spotlight on our very own Fred Aebli as he shares his passion for helping students learn to code! 🖥️💡 Fred takes us on an inspiring journey through his tech-filled career—from falling in love with Star Wars as a kid to becoming a Marine, a computer science educator, and the mastermind behind Get Me Coding. 🚀✨ His mission? To break down barriers and show that coding isn’t just for math wizards—it’s a language of creativity, problem-solving, and empowerment for everyone. 🔹 Why is coding so important...2025-02-0252 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS9 E120: Finding Motivation in the Middle of the School YearGet ready for an inspiring episode of the Teacher's Pep Rally Podcast as we tackle the mid-year slump that educators everywhere know all too well! Hosts Erin King, Pete Bush, and Fred Aebli dive into the challenges of recharging motivation and maintaining momentum in the second half of the school year. With honesty, humor, and heartfelt advice, they share practical strategies for navigating this “gray period,” from creating achievable goals to incorporating movement, music, and fun into the classroom. The hosts also reflect on the power of authentic leadership, the importance of self-care, and the need to lean...2025-01-1342 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS8 E119: Wrapping Up 2024As we close out an incredible 2024 on The Teacher's Pep Rally Podcast, Erin, Fred, and Pete gather to reflect on a season filled with heartfelt conversations, inspiring guests, and impactful moments. From exploring the vital role of early childhood education to the power of design thinking in solving real-world problems, this season delivered rich discussions that resonated with educators and listeners worldwide. Fred shares his journey through an exciting tech incubator program, highlighting lessons in innovation, ideation, and resilience. Pete reflects on his busy season of school performances, emphasizing the importance of inclusive experiences that build lasting...2024-12-2955 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS8 E112 Growing Educators: The Power of Professional DevelopmentIn this lively and insightful episode of the Teacher's Pep Rally Podcast, Erin and Pete dive into the challenges and rewards of professional development in education. Whether you're a brand-new teacher or a seasoned pro, this episode offers inspiration and practical advice to help you grow. Discover the value of relevant, engaging PD tailored to educators' needs, hear personal experiences from Erin and Pete, and learn why professional learning should be fun, collaborative, and meaningful. Plus, get tips on finding opportunities beyond your district to keep evolving—without burnout! Listen now to explore how small sh...2024-10-1432 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS8 E111: Empower Teachers-Transform Schools with Kim StrobelIn this episode of the Teacher’s Pep Rally, we welcome Kim Strobel, the inspirational author of Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy. Kim shares her personal journey through anxiety and her transformation into a motivational speaker and educator dedicated to empowering teachers and school leaders. Listen as she dives into the science of happiness, how to create boundaries for personal and professional growth, and practical ways to bring joy into the classroom. Discover how small changes can lead to big results, not only in your life but also in your students' well-being. Tune in for an uplifting con...2024-09-3041 min
The Authentic CommunicatorEpisode 8: Featuring Fred Aebli of Get Me Coding & “The Teacher’s Pep Rally Podcast”I'm so grateful to Fred for taking time to be on the show!! Fred's passion for technology, education, and mentoring is clear throughout the episode and the work he does is clearly making a positive difference. If you have any interest in coding or if you know someone who does you should absolutely take a look at the many activities, resources, and courses he has available. Fred offered all of you 50% off the first month’s subscription to https://courses.getmecoding.com if you use code AC2024!Visit Fred's website and subscribe here to learn mor...2024-09-261h 13
The Teacher's Pep RallyS8 E110: We are Back for Season 8Join the hosts of the Teacher’s Pep Rally, as we kick off Season 8 with a lively and heartfelt reunion! In this episode, we reflect on our summers, discuss exciting personal adventures, and dive into the joys and challenges of returning to school. With over 100 episodes behind us, we gear up for another season full of inspirational guests, meaningful discussions on education, and strategies for staying positive in the profession. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just getting started, this episode will have you excited and ready for the school year ahead! Listen in for laughter, insights, and a sense of co...2024-09-2346 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E109: Ready for Summer Break🎉 Welcome to the Teacher's Pep Rally! 🎉 Join us as we discuss our state of mind, while we switch gears towards summer break. We continue to cheer on our fellow educators who have had another school year supporting students and staff in life and learning. We took some time to review what it has meant to continue these conversations with you. This year we reached over 100 episodes and for that we are thankful for your support and conversations. If you have something you want us to talk about or you want to be a guest on the sh...2024-05-1947 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E108: Instruction by Design with Eduaide.AIWe had the pleasure of welcoming Thomas Hummel and Thomas Thompson, two passionate middle school teachers who are revolutionizing the educational landscape with their innovative platform, Eduaide.AI. With a shared dedication to easing the burdens faced by educators, they've channeled their passion into creating a solution tailored to save teachers valuable time while enhancing the quality of education. Eduaide.AI serves as a cutting-edge AI platform designed to support teachers in instructional design. Its primary aim is to act as a thought-partner, providing invaluable assistance in creating lesson plans, generating teaching resources, and developing assessments. By...2024-05-1355 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E107: The Importance of Music ProgramsIn our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Drew Cowell, a dedicated high school music teacher and the Director of Vocal Music & Choirs at Belleville East High School. Dr. Cowell shared his unwavering passion for supporting music and performing arts programs, reflecting on his 18 years in music education. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Cowell offered valuable advice for aspiring educators, emphasizing the importance of nurturing a genuine connection with students and fostering a supportive learning environment. He also shared his enriching experience with the Disney Imagination Campus, where his students found inspiration and...2024-05-0558 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E106: A Catch Up and KahootIn this episode of the Teacher's Pep Rally, hosts Erin, Pete, and Fred reunite to share their recent endeavors and upcoming plans. Pete kicks off the conversation, exhilarated from overseeing multiple productions with his young students, including renditions of Moana Jr. and Peter Pan Jr. He eagerly anticipates the upcoming summer performing arts camp under PSB Creative Arts Education. Fred delves into his deepening interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for education. He's exploring ways to integrate AI concepts into teaching through initiatives like Get Me Coding. Erin shares her journey...2024-04-211h 00
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E105: Lead It Like Lasso - Leadership Lessons with Marnie Stockman and Nick ConiglioIn this episode, we delve into the art of leadership with special guests Dr. Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, the brilliant minds behind Lead It Like Lasso. Their book introduces 11 essential rules for effective leadership, drawing inspiration from the beloved character Ted Lasso. We explore three of these rules, offering actionable insights for aspiring and seasoned leaders alike. Our hosts, Erin, Pete, and Fred, embark on a journey of self-discovery by taking the leadership assessment provided on www.leaditlikelasso.com. Drawing parallels to characters from Ted Lasso, they uncover valuable insights into their leadership styles and strengths...2024-04-1558 min
The Ryan Leckey ShowInnovate, Inspire, Impact: Professor Fred Aebli's Vision for Shaping the FutureGet ready to be inspired! In this must-listen episode of The Ryan Leckey Show, Ryan is joined by the exceptional Professor Fred Aebli, a visionary who has turned a childhood passion for Legos into a lifetime of building futures! With a vibrant career spanning military valor as a Marine Corps veteran to pioneering academic excellence at Penn State Scranton, Fred embodies the spirit of innovation and lifelong learning.
Fred shares his incredible story, from his early fascination with technology and Star Wars to his impactful roles in software development, higher education, and beyond. Discover the profound insights o...2024-03-0750 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E104: Our Survival ListIn this episode, educators Erin, Fred, and Pete delve into the challenges faced by both educators and students during the notorious month of March. As March rolls around, maintaining focus and motivation becomes increasingly difficult with the anticipation of Spring Break followed by the impending testing season and the long stretch before summer vacation. To shed light on strategies for navigating this challenging period, the hosts engage in a survival scenario game, drawing on insights from Mark Wanvig, a former instructor in survival training for the Reconnaissance School of the 101st Division of the U.S. Army...2024-03-0452 min
Daily Dose of Disney with Ray KeatingEpisode #808: Teaching with DisneyFred Aebli, an instructor at Penn State University and creator of GetMeCoding.com, joins Ray to discuss the use of Disney, including Star Wars, in the classroom. It turns out to be a fun, wide-ranging conversation. The “Daily Dose of Disney with Ray Keating” podcast serves up Disney or Disney-related stories, insights, history, debates and lessons each day, including occasional interviews, with topics covering career, business, entrepreneurship, creativity, storytelling, work, life, and/...2024-02-2648 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E103: ELA Teacher, Author, and Host of Coffee with Kenobi - Dan ZFrom a Galaxy (or School) Far, Far, Away....our friend, Dan Zehr, from Coffee With Kenobi joined us to talk about pedagogy and Star Wars. Two of our favorite topics. Dan Zehr is an ELA teacher who also has designed a platform that built an amazing community and conversation about Star Wars. His ability to blend critical thinking and intellectual honesty with a sense of humor has served him well as the host and brand director of the popular podcast, Coffee With Kenobi. Dan Z is a longtime contributor to StarWars.com and is the co-author of thr...2024-02-2548 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E102: Building Special Education Transition Programs with Heidi von Marbod Our friend, Heidi von Marbod, from the Cheney School District came back to visit and share with us more tips and lifts for supporting student transitions into the community and vocational opportunities. Heidi is a leader in supporting special education students who typically have an IEP due to a developmental disability. Students ceremoniously walk across the graduation stage with their peers and then continue for another 2-3 years. Her particular transition program is unique in that it is a standalone program in her district which is within the bus line. We discussed best practices which i...2024-02-1151 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E101: Designing Our Classrooms and Trivia FunWe just wanted to have some fun with our good friend and fellow educator, Dave Tarnoff. Dave is a computer science professor who has created a library of educational videos to help students easily understand high level concepts inside or outside of a classroom. Join us as we explore how to create a learning environment that supports the goals and objectives of a course, as well as the needs and preferences of the students. We share our insights and experiences on topics such as: How to assess the physical and technological resources available in the classroom, a...2024-01-221h 12
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E100: Episode 100 Celebration with Special Guest Ashley Gibbs DavisCome listen to our celebration and reflection on 100 episodes! Our friend and special guest, Ashley Gibbs Davis, took the reins and helped us to take a pause and think back to when we first hit record for the Teacher's Pep Rally. She was the perfect facilitator to give us an opportunity to think about the conversations that we have had since the beginning which was back in August 2020. Here are just a few topics we have covered so far... Special Education 1st Generation College Students School Nutrition Artificial Intelligence Global Citizenship: IB Programs Literacy Teacher Burnout B...2024-01-141h 09
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E99: Using AI in Teaching and LearningIf you are familiar or not so familiar with AI and ChatGPT, please join us for a genuine discussion on ways to use these resources for teaching and learning. We have special guests who have been discussing this topic on a global platform, Dr. Sean Nufer a Senior Director of Teaching & Learning at the Community Solution Education System and Dr. Veronica Estrada from the School of Human Development at Pacific Oaks College & an Adjunct Professor teaching Psychology at Pasadena City College. We talk about using AI and ChatGPT for: Being Creative Developing Fun Content Participating in t...2023-12-1759 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E98: Leadership Excellence Through Connection with Angie RobinsonHow can we use our connections to learn new skills or grow to a new position or role? Coach and Consultant, Angie Robinson, sits down with us to discuss the ways we can change the way we think about acquiring new leadership skills and build a blueprint for our future self. Angie uses an inside out approach to help her clients discover their leadership strengths and scale new ways to change the outcomes we are seeking in our professional lives. We discuss the importance of recognizing our values and jump starting change. Be sure to check out t...2023-12-1058 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E97: Teacher and Parent Partnerships for Student SuccessWe invited Dr. Jeannine Jannot, a parent, former school psychologist, and author, to come back and talk to us about ways we (EVERYONE) can support a balanced student. Dr. Jannot wrote the book The Disintegrating Student : Struggling But Smart, Falling Apart, & How to Turn It Around to discuss the very recognizable patterns seen in students who were falling apart in a very high-stakes, rigorous educational environment. Now, she is focusing on supporting parents and guardians by rethinking stress and even parenting. We discuss the importance of having both parent and child identify their core values and build a system of...2023-11-1344 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E96: The Real Ted Lasso Donnie CampbellWe had the ultimate coach at our pep rally. Donnie Campbell became famous overnight when Jason Sudeikis said live on a late-night show that some of the wit and wisdom for the character Ted Lasso, in the Apple TV series, was losely based on his high school coach. He was talking about our very own Donnie Campbell. Leaning on his experience of over 36 years in education and as a dedicated basketball coach, Donnie shares with us the importance of teaching our students and players how to build character. Join this motivational and honest conversation about bei...2023-11-0559 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E95: Talking Tech with i-TechOur friends from i-Tech came back to share with us the latest trends and challenges in educational technology. Join our conversation with Director of Educational Technology, Evelyn McCulloch and Educational Design & Strategy Lead, Mike Rinyu. We spend a good bit of time talking about AI and how it is not going anywhere, so we need to find the best way to utilize it. Some examples that Evelyn and Mike shared with us were using tools like Eduaide for creating 504s, designing lesson plans and rubrics. If you are interested in learning more about AI in education, please...2023-10-2356 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E94: Would You Rather?We took an unexpected pause into the new season. Listen to how we deal with the first month after back to school and why we always look forward to these conversations with you. Pete asked fellow educators to come up with some questsion for us to disucss using the prompt "Would You Rather". Come play the game with us and answer the questions. Whether you watch us LIVE or watch a replay of the video, you, OUR COMMUNITY, will now have the capability to see our guests as they share their stories. Come join the con...2023-10-1548 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E93: The Price is RightCome join the conversation about the first few weeks of school. We talk about the back to school jitters and the excitement of a new year. Play at home with us in the Price is Right: Back to School Supplies. Fred, Pete, and friends took guesses on the right price for the following school supplies: Composition Notebook Pack of Mechanical Pencils Texas Instrument Calculator Magnetic Locker Mirror 6 Pack of Kazoos Whether you watch us LIVE or watch a replay of the video, you, OUR COMMUNITY, will now have the capability to see our guests as they share...2023-09-1748 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS7 E92: We're BackMore Teachers. More Pep. More Rally. This podcast is by educators and for educators. We're back! And, the exciting news is that we have decided to try some new ways to continue the relevant conversations and to expand our community using LIVE video. Fred, Erin, and Pete are meeting every first 3 Wednesdays of the month to continue collaborating and providing support to educators, families, and professionals. Whether you watch us LIVE or watch a replay of the video, you, OUR COMMUNITY, will now have the capability to see our guests as they share their stories. ...2023-09-1036 min
Leadership MagicEP81: Embracing A.I. in Leadership with Fred AebliYou may be hearing all of the buzz around AI (artificial intelligence) these days - and are either loving it or avoiding it! AI isn't new - but it is certainly reaching a new level and finding a more 'permanent' place in our world. As leaders and entrepreneuers - we will be best served to understand and embrace AI. There are still a lot of unknowns - but it likely isn't going anywhere. It's time to think about how AI can possibly empower you in your work! This week, I'm joined by tech expert - Fre...2023-07-3152 min
My Disney Class podcastGet Me Coding With Fred Aebli Get Me Coding With Fred Aebli In today’s My Disney Class Podcast episode, Ryan and Howie are excited to welcome Mr. Fred Aebli! Fred is an instructor and program co-coordinator of internships at Penn State University and is also the creator and owner of GetMeCoding.com. Fred also served as a Major in the United States Marine Corps for 11 years. Fred has taught in the higher education world for almost two decades where he has applied a lifetime of experiences as a software and database developer, website designer, project manager, and entrepreneur. He is...2023-07-191h 34
The Teacher's Pep RallyS6 E91: Getting Ready for Summer Break with the TPR CrewWe can't believe that another school year is coming to an end. Erin, Fred, Leticia, and Pete get together to be silly and sentimental as a break is in sight. Come join us as we share what we have planned for the summer and ways we hope that we all take good care of ourselves during this time. Please leave a review and visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com Join the Facebook community to collaborate and celebrate with us and fellow educators. If you are enjoying the podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if yo...2023-05-2246 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS6 E90: A Year in Review with TPRThis episode is about a year in review. The TPR crew went around the table sharing some of the highlights from this school year and the podcast conversations that have been sticking in our mind. Here are just a few topics we discussed during Season 5 & 6: Literacy Music Education School Bus Drivers Nutrition Cultivating Innovation Transitioning Programs in Spec Ed EduProtocols LGBT+ Student Support History Lessons Transforming Our Worth Behavior Management What a year it has been! Let's talk about life and learning! Please leave a review and visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com Join...2023-05-0852 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS6 E89: Building Programs for Transition with Heidi von MarbodHeidi von Marbod has been in education for over 22 years! She has a wide experience in the profession having spent time in elementary school and coaching high school cheer and dance team. In fact, she started Oregon's first Special Need competitive Cheerleading squad. That cheer squad inspired her to go back into special education. Hence, she is currently and has been teaching high school special education and community transition for the last thirteen years in Washington. We discuss how we can ensure secure supports are in place during high school and after. Heidi shares with us ways w...2023-04-2446 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS6 E88: Cultivating Innovative Education & Global Citizenship with Brantley TurnerBrantley Turner is originally from Brooklyn, New York. Her interest in Asia began as an undergraduate at Brown University studying East Asian Studies and Art Semiotics. She founded China Prep in the experiential education sector and is a Ph.D. candidate at the International School of Management with coursework in Shanghai, New York, and Paris. She served as the Dwight School Director of Programs for China starting in 2009 and in 2012 was the co-founder and American Principal of Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School, where she currently serves on the board of the school. The Dwigth School was the...2023-04-1658 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS6 E87: Building Community Through Music with David Ludwig the Dean of Music, Juilliard SchoolDavid Ludwig is an American composer, teacher, and Dean of Music at The Juilliard School. His work has been commissioned and performed by artists and ensembles including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, National Symphony, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall. He is a committed advocate for diversity and inclusion in new music and programming, and serves on the national program committee of New Music USA and is a member of the distinguished mentors council of Composers Now. Grab your favorite instrument and the first chair…let's talk about life, MUSIC, and learning. 2023-04-0553 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS6 E86: A Year of Reading Around the World with Ann MorganOur guest, Ann Morgan, has an English Literature degree from Cambridge University and a master's in creative writing at University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich. She also has a postgraduate diploma from the London School of Journalism. She looks at the world between 2 covers, book covers. She is known as a reading explorer who in 2012 read books from over 196 independent countries around the world. She famously shared her story on the TED Talk platform about how novels are one of the best ways to open our minds. She is the author of several books, including The W...2023-03-2051 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS6 E85: EduProtocols with Jon CorripoJon Crippo has had over 20 years of experience in education serving the K-8 level, Project-Based Learning, Google-based high schools, and 2 county offices, including as an Assistant Superintendent and IT Director. He is proud of his work with CUE (a nonprofit community of connected educators focused on improving education for all learners in California and Nevada); he served there as the Chief Learning Officer and Executive Director. He has co-written with Marlena Hebern a series of Eduprotocol Field Guides for teachers for just about any subject, any grade level, Kindergarten through adult. Let's talk about life an...2023-03-1351 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS6 E84: The Glorious Grind and Disney Inspiration with Jeff DixonJeff Dixon is the author of the fictional-Disney series Key to the Kingdom and has also written two books loaded with life lessons learned from Walt Disney and the worlds he created which are called – The Disney Driven Life: Inspiring Lessons from Disney History & The Disney Code: A Code to Release the Best Version of You. The secrets he shares allows you the freedom to become the “best version of you.” Start looking at your story, your opportunity for inspiration, and the glorious grind as an educator. He is a founder and Board President at the Creative Inspira...2023-02-261h 02
The Teacher's Pep RallyS6 E83: Making Space to Talk about Teacher Burnout with Dr. Kevin LeichtmanDr. Kevin Leichtman is the co-founder of TLC Education, the director of Academic Mindset, and an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University. He is the author of The Perfect Ten: Ten Students, Ten Mindsets, One New Definition of Perfection and co-author of the Teacher's Guide to the Mental Edge. He has eight years of experience teaching English Language Arts, Reading, and ESOL for grades 7th to 12th. Kevin has written several educational articles in EduTopia about teacher burnout. We have a very honest conversation about teacher burnout and how it often stems from a passionate commitment. Join us as w...2023-02-1258 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS6 E82: Good Conversations with Our Friends at the Genders & Sexualities Alliance NetworkCathy Chu is the Director of Youth Organizing at the Genders and Sexualities Network formerly known as the Gay Straight Alliance. They have a youth leadership development model that supports youth in starting, strengthening, and sustaining GSA clubs to create school communities where all students can be safe from discrimination, harassment, and violence based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Let’s talk about life and learning! Please leave a review and visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com Join the Facebook community to collaborate and celebrate with us and fellow educators. If you are...2023-02-0548 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS6 E81: Let’s Read with School Library Wizard Kristin RosenbergKrisitin Rosenberg is a School Library Wizard. She lives in Wisconsin and has been an educator for 14 years. She is a lover of books, and a proud supporter of diversity and inclusion. Join our conversation about showing up for students and guiding them to reading something new. We are GIVING AWAY a FREE 1-YEAR PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION FOR NOVEL EFFECT. In order to enter the drawing this week with the Teacher's Pep Rally Podcast, you must: 1. Follow the Teacher's Pep Rally Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/teacherspeprally 2. Introduce Yourself to the Group 3. Tell us Your F...2023-01-291h 03
The Teacher's Pep RallyS6 E80: Teaching American History with Class with Jared BrueningOur guest, Jared Bruening, is a junior high social studies teacher for over the past 12 years. He has experience in teaching in private and public schools in many subjects: World History, Geography, American History, Science, and Sociology. Jared's true passion though is American History, and he shares that passion through videos and resources for teachers, students, and parents called The Daily Bellringer. It is fitting that this is a historic moment for TPR, as we have hit 80 EPISODES thanks to you! Let’s talk about life, learning and HISTORY. Please leave a review and visit us...2023-01-221h 11
The Teacher's Pep RallyS6 E79: Taking the Stress Out of Finances with Jasmine HallJasmine Hall is an author, speaker, and Human Design Practitioner. She recently made a leap from high school economics teacher to fulltime entrepreneur. As The Worth Coach, she aims to help transform our worth by helping us to learn, heal, evolve, and expand. She has a book titled Things My Parents Didn’t Tell Me About Money & Life: Because They Didn’t Know and a 90-Day action planner titled, What’s On Your Plate?. Join us as we have a candid conversation about our relationship with finances. Let's talk about life and learning! Please leave a revie...2023-01-081h 12
The Teacher's Pep RallyS5 E78: 2022 Holiday EpisodeWe are sitting around the TPR fireplace, opening gifts, and sharing some laughs. So grab your egg nog or hot chocolate and exhale. Welcome to The Teacher’s Pep Rally, Holiday Episode. Please leave a review and visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com Join the Facebook community to collaborate and celebrate with us and fellow educators If you are enjoying the podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you rate the show and then leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews helps other educators to find the Teacher's Pep Rally. 2022-12-251h 12
The Teacher's Pep RallyS5 E77: Pursuing Your Passion Beyond the Classroom with Angela TezenoAngela Tezeno is formally trained as an educator and has worked as a teacher for 18 years. With a Master in Education and a Master in Management & Leadership, Angela has furthered her life’s work of inspiring and educating by launching an empowerment education brand for women. We have a candid converstaion about value and worth. Angela reminds us that educators have so many skills and experiences worthy of pursuing opportunities in other areas even if it means leaving the classroom. Get ready to be inspired and expand your legacy. Let's talk about life and learning! Please leave a re...2022-12-181h 04
The Teacher's Pep RallyS5 E76: Behavior, Communication, & Student Management w Jen ShirleyOur guest, Jen Shirley, is a parent and educator coach. She helps parents understand challenging & explosive behavior and also supports educators who are interested in building efficient operating systems to not only manage their own workloads but to find success in supporting all students. She has over 25 years of experience in education. As a veteran principal in public schools, challenging & complex behavior have become her specialty. The more severe the problem ... the more curious she becomes. Jen reminds us that building more confidence & expertise in managing our situation can be a game changer, but we must slow down and...2022-12-111h 02
The Teacher's Pep RallyS5 E75: Making a Difference with Curtis JenkinsWe can't believe this is our 75th episode. Thank you to all of you for being a part of the conversation and support. Our guest, Curtis Jenkins, is certainly an expert on kindness. He was an elementary school bus driver for a local Texas school district who went viral after a piece on the CBS Sunday Morning Show about his gift for supporting his students and building a sense of community. He is now a program specialist at the same district in student welfare and has received the Turn the World Outward award from the Arbinger Institute...2022-12-0441 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS5 E74: Practicing Gratitude with the TPR CrewIt's that time of year! As we get closer to Thanksgiving here in the United States, the TPR crew likes to take a moment to give thanks and practice gratitude. Gratitude positively impacts: personality, health, emotions, social well-being, and career. Complete the stem sentences with us as we share our gratitude. And while we are at it, we want to say how thankful we are for you! Let's talk about life and learning! Please leave a review and visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com Join the Facebook community to collaborate and celebrate with us and fellow...2022-11-131h 09
The Teacher's Pep RallyS5 E73: Supporting Students Through Storytelling with Isabella WebbOur guest, Isabella Webb, is an Academic Advisor at The University of Washington in Tacoma. Her love for exploring adds to her belief that the whole student is important and everyone should feel they’ve been able to tell their story and bring their authenticity and their culture to their school. Join our conversation as we discuss ways that education can be transformational and healing. Let's talk about life and learning! Please leave a review and visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com Join the Facebook community to collaborate and celebrate with us and fellow educators If...2022-11-0652 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS5 E72: Educational Technology and Cyber Security with i-TechIt is October again and that means we get that reminder about Cyber Security Awareness. Our guests today work for i-Tech where people come first. Evelyn McCulloch and Michael Rinyu work for a company that provides IT support for schools in addition to providing experts in EdTEch offerings which are driven by teaching and learning outcomes. Grab your laptop and mouse...Let's talk about life and learning! Please leave a review and visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com Join the Facebook community to collaborate and celebrate with us and fellow educators If you are enjo...2022-10-301h 00
The Teacher's Pep RallyS5 E71: Dare to Lead with Ashley Gibbs DavisOur guest today, Ashley Gibbs Davis, helps individuals and organizations find their greatest expression. She is a seasoned business consultant and coach. She is certified by Brené Brown and is among the elite group of globally Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitators offering Dare to Lead™ training content in the US and abroad. We talk about teachers as leaders, and the ways we can encourage compassion through the use of boundaries. Grab your favorite Brene Brown book and journal! Let's talk about life and learning! Please leave a review and visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com Join the ...2022-10-241h 18
OnTheStacks with Bill Corcoran Jr.Fred Aebli – Ep.130Episode 130: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Fred Aebli aka Mr. Fred, creator of GetMeCoding.com.
As a Star Wars ‘1977’ kid, he was propelled into thinking “how do I get to space?” After graduating from Penn State, he realized the only way to get there was via the Astronaut Corps, so he pursued a military commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Marines, traveled the globe pre-911, and was eventually promoted to Major.
When he returned home from active duty, he worked as a network engineer on early stage internet d...2022-10-191h 25
The Teacher's Pep RallyS5 E70: Journey to Grateful with Tim BigoniaOur guest, Tim Bigonia, wears many hats. He is a Creative Director and has taught graphic design/computer graphics for over 22 years at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Tim shares his family's personal story about losing his sweet and brave wife to cancer. Through his grief, he has created a safe platform and insightful content to support others who are grieving. We have an honest conversation about just being human and ways we can support each other, our students, and colleagues when someone is grieving. Let's talk about life and learning! Please leave a review an...2022-10-0855 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS5 E69: Gaming SEL with Matt FarberMatt Farber is an associate professor at the University of Northern Colorado where he directs the Gaming SEL Lab. His passion and research merge between game-based learning and social & emotional learning. We love that he studies how playing and making games can cultivate empathy, perspective-taking, and ethical decision making. He has been invited to the White House, authored several books and papers, and is a frequent collaborator with UNESCO. Let's talk about life and learning! Please leave a review and visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com Join the Facebook community to collaborate and celebrate with us an...2022-10-021h 07
The Teacher's Pep RallyS5 E68: Lessons from the Lunch Lady Wendy GarmanOur guest today is the true example of supporting culture and valuing relationships in a school. Wendy Garman has 14 years experience as a school cafeteria employee in an elementary kitchen and 10 of those years as the manager. She serves students in grades K-3 with just her and two other ladies where they make food for about 200 kids each day. She shares her funny and often insightful dialogue with elementary students at her school on Twitter. Grab your lunch ticket and cafeteria tray. Let's talk about life and learning! Please leave a review and visit us at www.t...2022-09-2551 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS5 E67: Self-Awareness with Angie RobinsonWe welcomed a friend and guest, Angie Robinson. She is a certified life coach for leaders and a talent development expert who guides leaders and teams in understanding themselves and others in a way that helps them increase confidence, cultivate connection, foster engagement and create impactful results. Angie teaches us about the key elements of self-awareness. She reminds us of the "beauty of pause". We discuss that we should always remember our WHY and be intentional as leaders and educators. Let's talk about life and learning! Please leave a review and visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com 2022-09-1959 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS5 E66: Back to School 2022We're back! The TPR crew is so happy to be back together. We share what we have been up to over the summer break and what we look forward to this year. Our mindset points to growth, advocacy, and joy. This is going to be another awesome season as we talk about the education profression. Let's talk about life and learning! Please leave a review and visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com 2022-09-1137 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS4 E65: Getting Ready for Summer BreakJoin our conversation as we get ready for a long overdue summer break. The TPR Crew takes time to share stories about our teachers and mentors who have inspired us. We talk about all of the amazing guests we have had this school year on the podcast. Thank you to all of you who continue to support us and be a part of these important topics for and about teachers. Our hearts and thoughts are with the community in Uvalde, Texas where students and teachers lost their lives at Robb Elementary School. Let's talk about l...2022-06-0553 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS4 E64: Being THAT TEACHER with VaLarie HumphreyVaLarie Humphrey is the perfect last guest for Season 4. She is a teacher, coach, and EXTREME motivator. VaLarie tells us that we should be proud of being THAT TEACHER. Our guest talks about supporting our students who are at promise and not labeling students as at risk. We talk about the vulnerability and importance of sharing our failures with our students so they may recognize when they are winning at losing and change the mindset. Pull up a seat... Let's talk about life and learning! Please leave a review and visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com 2022-05-2351 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS4 E63: Education and Innovation in Programs for Culinary & Pastry ArtsYou don't want to listen to this episode hungry. Join our conversation with educators, chefs, and leaders in the culinary and pastry arts. Kirk Bachmann is the president of the Boulder campus of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and Albert Schmid is a chef instructor for their online programs. Our guests tell us that no matter what industry we are in, we must like the people we serve. We talk about the innovative ways Escoffier supports their students using customer service, relationship building, creativity, and storytelling. Let's talk about life and learning! Please leave a review a...2022-05-161h 01
The Teacher's Pep RallyS4 E62: Playing in the Sandbox with Geology Professor Alex UllrichThis guest rocks! Geology professor Alex Ullrich reminds us to be playful. We have to be excited to learn. How else will our students? Alex talks about the importance of scientific literacy and curiosity. He shares his love for learning and experiences as a stunt man. He was even Indiana Jones in Disney's Hollywood Studios Epic Stunt Spectacular. Let's talk about life and learning! Please leave a review and visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com2022-05-0952 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS4 E61: Leading Change with Dr. Donald Addison IIOur guest, Dr. Donald Addison II, has the true educator's spirit. He inspires us to think about leading and supporting change not just with data (qualitative) but also with our mind and hearts (quantitative). Join our conversation to discuss communcating the vision and celebrating the wins. We talk about Six Sigma and Intervention Conversations like Conversation Cafe & World Cafe. Let's talk about life and learning. Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com 2022-05-0253 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS4 E60: Bringing Disney Magic into the Classroom with Howie DiBlasi and Ryan BoeckmanOnce again, we combine our love for education and Disney. Our guests from My Disney Class, Howie DiBlasi and Ryan Boeckman, bring their passion for learning using engineering design process, blue-sky thinking, and storytelling. We are reminded to do our best and constantly work on our craft of teaching. Afterall, teachers have an amazing story to tell. Check out our guests' book Designing Disney-Inspired Classrooms: Turning Your Classroom into a Magic Kingdom. Let's talk about life and learning. Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com 2022-04-241h 05
The Teacher's Pep RallyS4 E59: A Sea of Troubles: Pairing Literary and Informational Texts to Address Social InequalityOur guests Elizabeth and Bill James are both authors and teachers who come to us to discuss their latest book A Sea of Troubles: Pairing Literary and Informational Texts to Address Social Inequality. We get a lot of great book recommendations to use in our classroom libraries, as Elizabeth and Bill tell us how to help open the door for students to have conversations on topics that students can relate to or identify with as real world troubles. Let's talk about life and learning. Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and call our Hotline to leave your mo...2022-04-1157 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS4 E58: Using Design Thinking to Find Innovative Solutions in EducationOur guests Dr. Martin Rayala and Cory Rayala from the Enso Education Institute share their love for learning and the importance of community. They remind us to dream of the possibilities in education using Design Thinking. There is how the world is now and how the world can be. Let's talk about life and learning. Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and call our Hotline to leave your motivational and cheerful messages for fellow educators. 678-439-TPR12022-03-2158 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS4 E57: Adding One Little Spark to Your Classroom with Former Imagineer Brian CollinsThe TPR crew truly geeked out over our guest's connection to Disney. Brian Collins knows how to personalize an experience. He is a former Disney Imagineer who helped create the magic and stories for attractions like the Jungle Cruise and the former Great Movie Ride. He has been known to visit classrooms remotely from a Disney park. His love for imagination and innovation have found a beautiful partnership with education. Join us as we talk about perseverance and creativity. Let's talk about life and learning. Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and call our Hotline to leave y...2022-03-1352 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS4 E56: Using the Force in the ELA Classroom with Dan ZOur guest, Dan Zehr, from Coffee with Kenobi came back to share with us his experience with the Galactic Star Cruiser at Walt Diseny World. While he was here, we talked about having fun in the classroom. Teachers can be inspired by the Star Wars themed resort with a story telling element and immersive experience. Create an environment where students can play and take risks in their learning. Grab your lightsaber and favorite book, let's talk about life and learning. Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and call our Hotline to leave your motivational and cheerful messages fo...2022-03-0659 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS4 E55: Tips for Inspiration with Coach Donnie CampbellWhat an exciting opportunity to speak to the TEACHER and COACH who inspired Apple tv's TED LASSO. He was the head basketball coach for actor Jason Sudeikis when he was a teen. It was such a pleasure to be motivated by Donnie Campbell in this conversation about having fun at our job and exuding authenticity in the classroom and on the field or gym. He reminds us that we make think that our students are not hearing us, but they are certainly listening. Grab your high top sneakers and a calculator, let's talk about life and learning...2022-02-2750 minThe Teacher's Pep RallyS4 E54: Halftime with TPRJoin us for a quick check in with Fred, Leticia, Pete, and Erin. We take time to hear what each TPR crew is up to and share our thoughts about the half time show of the BIG GAME. Like most educators, we are a little tired as we make the long stretch to Spring Break. You will hear us giggling and being silly, but as always, we share what we are up to and talk about some books we recommend and lesson plans that you are welcome to try. Come collaborate and laugh with us. Let's talk about life a...2022-02-2137 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyS4 E53: Keys to College with Jennifer Schoen and Gina ChristOur guests have over 65 years combined of experience in education. Both Jen and Gina have a passion for helping first-generation college students get into and graduate from college. Our conversation reminded us that we need to help students tell their stories and find confidence to apply for college. If not them, than who? We talk about tips for students to apply for college and ways to be successful once they get in. Let's talk about life and learning! Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and call our Hotline to leave your motivational and cheerful messages for fellow educators. 678-439...2022-02-0758 minThe Teacher's Pep RallyS4 E52: Garner Holt's Education through ImaginationOur guests have over 25 years of experience in education. Bill Tynan and Sarah Emerson have a passion for supporting students in high levels of achievement, preparation for the 21st century workplace, and imagination. We talk about story telling, animatronics, and makerspaces. Listen to ways the Garner Holt's Education through Imagination is helping engage students to use their heads, hands, and heart in learning. Let's talk about life and learning! Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and call our Hotline to leave your motivational and cheerful messages for fellow educators. 678-439-TPR12022-01-2456 minThe Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | STEAD School | Project-Based Learning | Candace CheungOur guest, Candace Cheung, is the Director of Partnerships & Programs at the STEAD school in Colorado. We talk about the meaning of a true community partnership and building a culture to helps students learn using their head, heart, and hands. The STEAD school uses project-based learning to empower students to design and lead their own learning using science, technology, agriculture, and design thinking. Grab your gardening clothes and pom-poms. Let's talk about life and learning! Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and call our Hotline to leave your motivational and cheerful messages for fellow educators. 678-439-TPR12022-01-1748 minThe Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | 2021 Holiday Special | New Years Goals | CelebrationsWe are all ready for winter break. This special holiday episode was time for the TPR crew to talk about the challenges we have faced this semester and then find time to laugh and celebrate. We are so thankful for the opportunity to continue the conversation around education. Don't miss out on some of our funny or awkward gifts we have received from students in the past, plus the sweet ones. Hang your lights, grab your New Year 2022 glasses. Let's talk about life and learning. Join the community on Facebook. Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and c...2021-12-2051 minThe Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | Educational Leadership | Positive Culture | Latarsha JonesOur guest, Latarsha Jones from The Reading Bench, tells us to keep pushing ourselves and ask what is next. We all have a big heart when it comes to education, but we need the guts and courage to get deeper and tap into what is great about us. As an educational leader and coach, Latarsha shares with us valuable guidance to building a strong building culture. Let's talk about life and learning! Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and call our Hotline to leave your motivational and cheerful messages for fellow educators. 678-439-TPR1 2021-12-051h 01The Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | Crystal Steers | Gratitude | AttitudeOur very own happiness guru came back to visit us to talk about attitude and gratitude. Crystal Steers from Chasing Happiness reminds us that life is a journey. Many of us are seeking change or dealing with lots of it, so she gave us great advice on how to handle it: Make all the plans you want to prepare but know the risks Have a back-up plan Know YOU can handle anything Trust in YOU Let's talk about life and learning! Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and call our Hotline to leave your motivational and cheerful...2021-11-221h 04
The Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | John Moran | Gamification | Student EngagementOur guest John Moran is an experienced IT guy who is also skilled in Curriculum Design, Instructional Techniques, Secondary Education, and Lesson Planning. His passion for Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering found its way in his classroom. We learned the ways that using gamification can increase student engagement and build confidence in students. Let's talk about life and learning! Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and call our Hotline to leave your motivational and cheerful messages for fellow educators. 678-439-TPR12021-11-0754 minThe Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally |Tricks or Treats | Educators | HalloweenThe TPR crew got very silly, spooky, and slaphappy. This is our annual Halloween episode where we share tricks and treats of being an educator. Join us at the pep rally as we tell stories, laugh at some jokes, and answer trivia questions. Times are still crazy and stressful, so don’t forget to stop and laugh. Grab your costume and a bleacher. Let's talk about life and learning! Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and call our Hotline to leave your motivational and cheerful messages for fellow educators. 678-439-TPR12021-10-2954 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally |Cyber Security Awareness | Education Technology | Marc GonzalezTechnology is not going anywhere. We often talk about the plethora of platforms available as learning tools, but how often have we discussed or made sure we are protecting your devices and privacy? How about our students? Marc Gonzalez visits TPR again for Cyber Security Awareness Month. Tune in for 3 things that threaten our cyber security and then hear ways we can be better about our protecting ourselves and kids. Let's talk about life and learning! Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and call our Hotline to leave your motivational and cheerful messages for fellow educators. 2021-10-2555 minThe Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | Integrating Art | ELA Classroom | Dr. Michelle ZossOur guest has a long list of experience in both the K-12 Art and ELA classroom. Dr. Michelle Zoss is currently a professor at Georgia State University and teaches teachers. She talks to us about loving the whole student and how to embrace and look forward to the parts of education that bring surprises. We discuss helping our students use art as a form of expression so they can make real world and relevant connections in the ELA classroom. Let's talk about life and learning! Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and call our Hotline to leave y...2021-10-181h 01The Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | Entrepreneurship | College | Frank SorokachWe continue our series about teaching entrepreneurship with our guest, Frank Sorokach. Frank addresses the theoretical academic aspects of business and the actual implementation aspects as a practitioner. We discuss the importance of having both depth and breadth of knowledge. Don't miss out on this rich conversation about interpersonal communication styles, unusual professional development for education leadership, and tips for the student who strives to be an entrepreneur. Let's talk about life and learning! Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and call our Hotline to leave your motivational and cheerful messages for fellow educators.2021-10-111h 01The Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | Entrepreneurship | K-5 | Mello FosterOur guest Mello Foster might need to be our mascot to represent the spirit of The Teacher's Pep Rally podcast. His spirit and intention is real. He teaches entrepreneurship to K - 5, but we quickly learn it is all about making the connections with students and teaching them how to maintain for a life. Join the conversation about ways to spark innovation and an entrepreneurship mindset with students at a young age. Let's talk about life and learning. Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and call our Hotline to leave your motivational and cheerful messages for fellow...2021-10-0355 min
The Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | Principals | Service Leadership | Robert WhitmanOur guest Robert Whitman has a wide variety of experience in leadership for K-12. Currently, he is a middle school principal who believes in service leadership. We discuss being data inspired vs. data driven, understanding our passion not our purpose, and identifying as a united community. Don't miss out on this motivational and refreshing conversation around being our best selves and being of service. Let's talk about life and learning. Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com and call out Hotline to leave your motivational and cheerful messages for fellow educators. 678-439-TPR12021-09-2747 minThe Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | Grounded Kids |Yoga | Amy HaysmanThis is a conversation that we should be having more often because it reminds us that we all need to find time to get grounded throughout our day. Our guest, former middle school teacher and current yoga teacher, Amy Haysman tells us it important for students/kids to find time to discover self. Yoga is a great way for kids to ask "Who am I? Who am I in my community?". Grab your yoga mat and spirit wear, let's talk about life and learning. Visit us at www.teacherpeprally.com 2021-09-2050 minThe Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | Dr. Jeannine Jannot |Disintegrating Student | MindsetWe are so excited to be back after a long summer break. Our guest, Dr. Jeannine Jannot, is a college instructor teaching psychology courses and freshman seminars. She is a student and parent coach and author of The Disintegrating Student. In this episode, we talk about the importance of showing up as warm, supportive adults in a child's life. We need to prioritize relationships and listen more. Tune in to hear Dr. Jannot give us some tips for engaging 2-way communication. Let's talk about life and learning. Check out our Facebook page at @teacherspeprally to enter the c...2021-09-1343 min
Customers First PodcastThe User Experience and How it Effects Our Digital LivesTacey is joined by special guest Fred Aebli from Get me Coding to discuss the user experience and how it pertains to our devices and how they are made. Timestamp: 00:46: Fred's Back Story Timestamp: 06:43: The Difference Between UI & UX Timestamp: 16:54: Fred's Speed Round Timestamp: 19:45: Fred's Final Thoughts You can contact Fred at his website www.getmecoding.com On Instagram: @getmecoding and Facebook: groups/getmecoding and the link to try some fun projects is: courses.getmecoding.com My social media contacts and website are all on...2021-07-1322 minCustomers First PodcastThe User Experience and How it Effects Our Digital LivesTacey is joined by special guest Fred Aebli from Get me Coding to discuss the user experience and how it pertains to our devices and how they are made. Timestamp: 00:46: Fred's Back Story Timestamp: 06:43: The Difference Between UI & UX Timestamp: 16:54: Fred's Speed Round Timestamp: 19:45: Fred's Final Thoughts You can contact Fred at his website www.getmecoding.com On Instagram: @getmecoding and Facebook: groups/getmecoding and the link to try some fun projects is: courses.getmecoding.com My social media contacts and website are all on...2021-07-1322 minThe Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | Freedom Writers |Summer Break | Erin GruwellHappy Summer! This will be our last episode for THIS season, but don't worry we will be back after summer break. The movie we are discussing is Freedom Writers. We talk all about the challenges and beauty of teaching while highlighting the portrayal of Erin Gruwell's teaching style. So, Grab a bleacher and your favorite snack Let’s talk about life, learning, and the movies.2021-06-2843 minThe Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | Self care | Performing Arts | EDUpreneurshipWe continue to sit down with each of the TPR crew to not only discuss their love of education but also entrepreneurship. Leticia talks about her passion for self-care and changing the narrative of teacher burnout. She empowers teachers through Project ReignitED. Pete continues to support the performing arts through PSB Creative. He believes that a creative life is a happy life and his kids burst with joy and laughter. Grab a bleacher. Let's talk about life and learning. www.teacherpeprally.com 2021-06-2129 minThe Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | Get Me Coding |Inspired Education | EDUpreneurshipFinally, we have the opportunity to sit down with each of the TPR crew to not only discuss their love of education but also entrepreneurship. Fred talks about his passion for coding and how he uses Get Me Coding to make the skill accessible to anyone and everyone that wants to learn. Erin has built a platform and programs to build positive communities for educators with inspiration for teacher support at InspirED. Grab a bleacher. Let's talk about life and learning. www.teacherpeprally.com 2021-06-1333 minThe Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | PSB Creative | Pete Bush | Performing ArtsOur very one Pete Bush brought some of his kids from PSBcreative to discuss their upcoming performance of The Little Mermaid. These young performers share what it has been like to work with an ensemble and perform through a pandemic. We even had some really good tips about how they handle stage fright. Grab your fins and smiles. These kids will make you happy that the arts are still alive and thriving. Let's talk about life and learning. www.teacherpeprally.com 2021-05-3155 minThe Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | Jarius Cliett | Music | Performing ArtsWe are doing a mini-series to support the performing arts. Our guest Jarius Cliett is a singer, actor, and teacher in the Atlanta area who inspires his community with his passion for the arts and music. We talk about how the college path does not need to be for everyone. He encourages us to do what feeds our souls. We enjoyed talking with Jarius about the ways that we are called towards being teachers. Let's talk about life and learning. www.teacherpeprally.com 2021-05-241h 05The Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | Karen Cushman & Katie Hanniger | Exceptional Children | Adaptive PEI promise that you will walk away from this episode with big hearts and a smile on your face. Our guests Karen Cushman and Katie Hanniger are superstar, high school teachers who work with exceptional students in both CBI and Adaptive Health & PE. They are passionate about their job and have an amazing ability to adapt to challenges in order to meet accommodations for their classroom. Grab your spirit wear and a bleacher. Let's talk about life and learning! www.teacherpeprally.com2021-05-1654 minThe Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | Debbie Gonzalez | Leadership | Children's BooksOur passionate and energized guest, Debbie Gonzalez, gives us her best practices as a coach for leaders. She reminds us that we should be mindful of our work-life balance and that there is power in very small gestures. We asked Debbie to share her journey as a self-published author for children's books. She has written two about her fur baby, Cooper: A Walk with Cooper and A Game with Cooper. Grab a bleacher and your spirit wear. Let's talk about life, learning, and LEADERSHIP. Let's talk about life and learning. www.teacherpeprally.com2021-05-1052 minThe Teacher's Pep RallyTeacher's Pep Rally | Crystal Steers | Chasing Happiness | Spring CleaningOur good friend and happiness guru, Crystal Steers, comes back. This is the time of year that educators are running on fumes as they finish standardized testing, grading, and finishing up the school year. Spring cleaning both literally and figuratively is an important part for your mental health and a way to organize during the chaos. Grab you feather duster, journal, and spirit wear. Let's talk about life and learning. www.teacherpeprally.com2021-04-2657 min
Chasing HappinessAn Interview with Fred Aebli from Get Me CodingThis week on the podcast I had the pleasure to chat with Mr. Fred from https://www.getmecoding.com about how this last year has been for teachers, what all he has learned and how we can all learn from what he has been through. He tells me why he became an educator and entrepreneur while being a young father and how it has shaped him. Check out his TPR podcast (website is https://teacherpeprally.com) and join him (and me) on Saturdays for his Coffee, Computers and Coding. 2021-04-1954 min
Come Rain or ShineThe Key to Building Your LegacyAs recent guests have reminded us, our career trajectories don’t travel in straight lines. Sometimes, we know what we want to become as kids or young adults; other times, we think we know what we want and mature through humble beginnings. Enter Fred Aebli - a former Marine Corps Veteran who has been fascinated with technology since watching Star Wars as a boy. With interests in electronics and computers, Fred spent much of his post-service time building internet software as well as his consulting practice. Now, after two decades as an entrepreneur, Fred is building up th...2021-03-2541 min
tecBRIDGE's podcastEpisode 201 - Fred Aebli & Erin King, Teacher's Pep Rally PodcastThis week on tecBRIDGE Radio our guests are Fred Aebli and Erin King, two of the co-founders of the new Teacher's Pep Rally Podcast. Fred and Erin join the show to talk about the founders’ vision for "a conversation among friends dedicated to a life to education". Are you a teacher, education community member, parent, student, or plain old good content junkie?2020-12-1229 min