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The Inspirational Educators Podcast93 | 10 Activity Ideas to Implement in ANY LessonWant to take your lessons from meh to memorable? In this episode, I'm sharing 10 powerful and practical activities that will instantly boost engagement in any classroom—no matter what subject or grade level you teach. These strategies are easy to plan, adaptable to any topic, and guaranteed to spark curiosity, creativity, and participation from your students.Whether you're teaching tomorrow or planning ahead, you'll walk away with fresh ideas you can use immediately—plus a free download packed with done-for-you templates, teaching tips, and AI prompts to save you time and energy.🎁 Grab your free Engagin...
2025-07-2209 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast92 | 4 Things I Wish I Knew As A New TeacherThese 4 things I wish I knew as a new teacher could be a GAME changer for your class! I address students well-being, classwork and creativity in this video.Book your next hands-on, interactive educational workshop with NMEDU! Visit www.nancymikhail.com or email nancy@nancymikhail.com to book today!Follow for daily tips and strategies:Instagram: nancymikhaileduFacebook: nancymikhaileduTikTok: nancymikhail.edunancy@nancymikhail.com
2025-05-1307 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast91 | Top Tips on Creating Relationships with Your StudentsWhy is it so important to take time to create meaningful relationships with your students? For one thing, it tremendously helps behavior in the classroom! In this episode, we dive into the research and some quick and practical ways to improve relationships with your students. Book your next hands-on, interactive educational workshop with NMEDU! Visit www.nancymikhail.com or email nancy@nancymikhail.com to book today.Follow for tips and strategies:Instagram: nancymikhaileduFacebook: nancymikhaileduTikTok: nancymikhail.edunancy@nancymikhail.com
2025-04-1411 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast90 | Writing Strategies with Lisa CollumJoin me as I chat with Lisa Collum, founder of Top Score Writing, a nationwide highly effective writing program. Lisa has one of the most interesting educational journey's. From beginning at a Title I school and helping students succeed in 100% writing achievement, to getting investigated by the education board and now running her own school, Lisa is unstoppable and incredibly influential. You won't want to miss this amazing conversation I have with Lisa!Here is the link of FREE writing resources - https://linktr.ee/topscorewritingBook your next hands-on, interactive educational workshop with N...
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The Gastroenterologist And His DaughterS04E06 | Gut Stories: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis & SIBO with Joyce AmilIn today’s episode, your hosts are sharing another gut story. This time, it’s all about a possible gut-thyroid connection. Joyce was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid, leading to inflammation and reduced thyroid hormone production. In addition, she has been navigating the challenges of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), a condition where excessive bacteria in the small intestine cause uncomfortable symptoms like bloating, gas, and digestive distress.Join us as we take a journey with Joyce to hear her story of living with a thyr...
2025-02-0350 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast89 | Help Your Students Become Self-Thinkers!To help students reach their maximum capabilities, we must help them learn to think on their own. In this episode, you'll find out some simple, yet effective ways to foster students independence.
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2025-01-2712 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast89 | Help Your Students Become Self-Thinkers!To help students reach their maximum capabilities, we must help them learn to think on their own. In this episode, you'll find out some simple, yet effective ways to foster students independence.
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2025-01-2413 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast88 | Inquiry Mindset with Trevor MackenzieAre you wanting to find ways to increase your students' curiosity, questioning, thinking and collaboration skills? The Inquiry Mindset Method may be just the method for you. No matter what grade level or subject(s) you teach, Inquiry Mindset can mold into your teaching and students' learning. Trevor Mackenzie, a high school teacher, researcher, author, speaker, consultant and master of Inquiry Mindset, teaches us all about this incredible method. Trevor provides us with a concrete framework and how to begin incorporating Inquiry Mindset with your students.
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2024-09-1134 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast87 | 6 Ways to Help You Push Through StrugglesHave you ever tried working on something and you just stop? You don't know what it is, but you feel this sudden overwhelm and don't really know how to continue. This is totally normal and I talk about why this happens and 6 ways to push through to get to the next level.
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2024-06-1817 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast86 | Building Thinking Classrooms with Dr. Peter LiljedahlThis interview was so popular, that I had to bring it back! Thinking Classrooms is a dynamic model in which students are collaboratively working together to learn and solve problems. Students are standing around the classroom, working on whiteboards in groups of 3 and problem-solving. Thinking Classrooms was designed to get students to think and as we know students need to think in order to truly learn. In today's episode, Dr. Peter Liljedahl, creator and author of the best-selling book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics (Grades K-12): 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning, lays out all of the components and highly-researched m...
2024-05-2853 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast85 | Start With *This* For Student SuccessWhen students aren't on task and misbehaving we automatically think: they just don't care. But there is so much more to it than that. Today, Nancy discusses 3 questions to think about when planning and executing your lessons to make a HUGE difference in student learning and connection.
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2024-05-2112 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast84 | Evidence-Based Reading Strategies with Heidi JaneToday I chat with Heidi Jane, founder of Droppin' Knowledge with Heidi, about vital foundational reading skills that all teachers need to know. The best part is that all of Heidi's methods and resources are backed by evidence and research. Whether you're a primary teacher or teach older students, all teachers should know these important skills.
Heidi is a former public-school teacher trained in LETRS EC, IMSE Orton-Gillingham, and Top 10 Tools. She is a National Facilitator for LETRS EC. She has presented at National conferences as well as provided training at the district level. Heidi is the author...
2024-05-1430 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast83 | End the Year Strong!There’s no doubt there's a big morale problem in the teacher world. From student behavior to admin problems, teachers are having a hard time being positive. Now whether this is you lately or you feel content, this episode is for you. Today, Nancy talks about 6 actionable ways to boost your morale in and out of the classroom.
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2024-05-0719 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast82 | 4 Ways To Simplify TeachingTeaching is a big job! You're faced with so much responsibility, ideas and pressure. In today's episode, Nancy goes over what you can do to simplify your day-to-day and truly enjoy teaching in a simple way. You got this!
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2024-04-1618 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast81 | Battling Students' Low Attention SpanListen for engaging ways to increase your students' attention span, PLUS the deeper reason your students aren't paying attention.
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2024-04-0919 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast80 | Step-By-Step to Implement PBLIn this chat with David Johnson, on his live show, we chatted all things project-based learning. We talked about how to implement project-based learning step-by-step, benefits and how this would look in your classroom.
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2024-03-2732 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastTrailerWelcome to The Inspirational Educators Podcast! Thank you so much for joining me.
In this podcast we talk about:
practical teaching methods
tons of ideas and freebies
interview influential educators we can learn from
step-by-step instruction on implementing new methods
community of like-minded educators
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2024-03-2000 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast79 | Try These 4 Ways to Include All Your Students In Every LessonDo you have a curriculum you have to adhere to and have a hard time resonating with? Maybe the curriculum is good, but you want to find a way to make sure ALL of your students are getting the most out of what you're teaching, not just some. In today's episode I talk about 4 ways you can elevate the curriculum you already have in place.
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2024-03-2018 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast78 | Implementing STEAM In Your ClassSign up for my weekly newsletter with tips and free resources at www.nancymikhail.com
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Are you ready to up-level learning and engagement in your classroom? STEAM is an excellent way to increase student participation and excitement in learning so they can maximize their retention and engagement, which decreases any misbehavior and lack of learning.
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2024-03-1227 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast77 | Reaching All Types of LearnersIn every classroom, there are certain students that are "hard to reach." You've tried so many strategies, but it's challenging to really connect with them and find out how to best teach them. In today's episode, we discuss 5 different learner types and how to really be able to connect with them and activities you can try.
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2024-03-0522 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast76 | 3 Strategies for Unlocking Academic SuccessThere are 3 main components we can focus on as educators to help our students truly succeed. Through my 5 step framework, you'll gain the tools to know exactly what students need to ultimately succeed. Today's episode is a webinar I recently gave on really helping students think, create and be truly engaged in learning.
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2024-02-2724 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast75 | Ignite Curiosity in History & ScienceThere is one essential component when it comes to teaching history and science. Knowing this component, along with the practices outlined in today's episode is a surefire way to ignite interest and curiosity in history and science with your students in any grade!
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2024-02-2121 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast74 | Simple Swaps for Reading, Vocab and SpellingOften times, we might do certain practices in our class because that's the way it's always been done...but do those practices really work? In today's episode, I go over some simple swaps you can do in reading, vocab and spelling.
What are some of your favorite practices in these areas?
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2024-02-1417 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast73 | Elevate Writing For Your StudentsWriting can be daunting to students at times. Thinking of what to write, knowing how to break down ideas, connect with and love writing can be so challenging for students. In this episode, I talk about a couple of simple practices you can implement to help your students truly grow their love for writing and connect with you at the same time.
I'd love to know what your favorite writing practices are in your classroom! Drop your ideas below or message me!
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2024-02-0617 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast72 | Design Thinking with John SpencerDesign Thinking is an innovative way to encourage students to think in a systematic way and increase critical life and thinking skills that students really should practice. But design thinking is more than that...
Dr. John Spencer, author and keynote speaker, explains how design thinking really encourages SEL, how to implement design thinking and the plethora of benefits design thinking offers.
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2024-01-2337 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast71 | The Simple Teaching MethodPlanning the best lessons doesn't have to be hard or overwhelming. In today's episode, I outline a simple framework to ensure you get the most out of your planning time!
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2024-01-1718 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast70 | Math in Real Life + Building Student Relationships with Fareed ElmasryHave any of your students ever asked, "Why do we need to learn this math?" I'm guessing you've heard that at some point. Today I chat with Fareed Elmasry, math teacher and current recipient of the Teacher of the Year award, and he talks about how to effectively incorporate math into the real world and does a great job of explaining how to do this. In addition, we discuss the importance of building student relationships and how that has tremendously helped student success in his classroom.
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2024-01-0929 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast69 | Perspective is EverythingThis can be a game changer in helping you with your students on a daily basis, and even in your personal life! Listen to today's quick but powerful message on how perspective can really change the trajectory of the day!
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2023-12-2006 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast68 | Differentiation Strategies You Can Implement TodayIn this episode of The Inspirational Educators Podcast, we delve into the dynamic world of differentiation strategies and explore actionable techniques that you can implement right now to ensure that all students are thriving. Ensuring that each and every student learns is so vital for a student's success, growth and well-being.
Check out these other episodes mentioned in today's episode:
45 | Teaching is an Art
35 | Implementing Stations or Centers to Reach All Students!
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2023-12-1318 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast67 | Disruptive Thinking In Our Classrooms With Eric SheningerIn the ever-shifting world of education, it's pretty common for administrators and teachers to stick to what they know, keeping with the tried-and-true methods. Eric Sheninger offers a fresh perspective on education and learning. Eric, author of Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms, provides insight and perspective to really get back to teaching to the student rather than teaching at the student. His profound ideas challenge the status quo and encourage us to reimagine education for the benefit of our students.
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2023-12-0547 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast66 | Tackle Student Behavior Once and For AllWhen students disrupt the class, whether it be through talking to their friends or not paying attention, it can really disrupt the class and make it hard to teach and other students to learn. In this week's episode I talk about the root causes of students being disruptive and things you can do to help them.
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2023-11-2817 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastHow Gratitude Can Make Your Life BetterThank you from the bottom of my heart for tuning in every week. I am keeping this episode short and sweet since this is a time to relax and unwind. Listen to this short and sweet message to see how gratitude can improve your day-to-day.
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2023-11-2206 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastManaging Your Time During This Busy SeasonEven the most organized people need to refocus and make a new plan at times - especially during this busy season. In today's episode, I outline my method for prioritizing and eliminating my "to-do's" and in turn has caused me to be much more clear-headed and enjoy this season.
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2023-11-1414 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastSet Up Student Group Work In Your Class for Success!Have you tried implementing group work in your classroom but it just didn't work out? Or do you want to implement more group work, but don't know where to really start? In this episode we dive into how to set up group work for ultimate success.
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2023-11-0716 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast5 Components for Ultimate Student SuccessAre you ready to transform the way you support your students? Today, I talk about my 5-step framework designed to unlock the full potential of every learner. These are the core issues that often hinder student success and we talk about tools that equip educators with actionable strategies to help your students thrive.
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2023-10-3118 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastTeach Like a Pirate with Dave BurgessAuthor of Teach Like a Pirate, Dave Burgess joins us today and talks about how teachers can tap back into their true passions, teach and reach kids in a way that motivates them and excites them for learning and how we can combat one of the biggest problems in education today. Personally, this book has impacted my teaching over the years and it's one of my favorite books about education.
Dave Burgess is the New York Times Best-Selling author of Teach Like a PIRATE, co-author of P is for PIRATE, and the president of Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc...
2023-10-2423 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast59 | How to Reach Every Student In Every LessonMaking sure we are able to reach all students in one lesson could definitely be a challenge. You have different personalities, challenges and learning styles amongst your students. In this episode, I go over how you can ensure you reach more students with every lesson and how to be more of a 'creative teacher.'
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2023-10-1710 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast58 | Simple Swaps to Elevate Your TeachingDid you know that there are simple swaps you can make to elevate your teaching so your students can better understand the content? In today's episode, I go over a major problem in education and what teachers can do about it to immensely improve teaching and learning in their classrooms.
What are some simple swaps you can make in your classrooms to elevate your teaching?
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2023-10-0312 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast57 | Using Your Educator Expertise with Dr. Will Deyamport, IIIYou're an expert! As educators, we hold a unique set of skills and you may be really good at one specific thing. So why not use it to your advantage and create a business out of it? Today I speak with Dr. Will Deyamport about what it takes to be an edupreneur. He goes through step-by-step and everything you need to know from getting your idea started to creating a business of your dreams.
Will Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist
He is also a digital transformation strategist, writer, and podcaster.
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2023-09-2638 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast56 | Why is Finland's Education System Ranked So High?Finland's education ranking has always been intriguing. What are they doing that's ranking them so high? The better question is what can we do within our own classrooms and schools to become even better educators? Listen to this episode on details of the Finnish education system and what the underlying reasons of why this works and how we can implement it in our teaching.
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2023-09-1913 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast55 | To Take Recess Away or Not? That is the Question.Today I talk about concrete things you can do when your students don't do homework or misbehave in class. Find out the research on the benefits of recess and how much kids NEED recess to thrive.
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2023-09-1219 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast54 | Keeping Your Spark and Joy in Education with Kasiopia MooreIt's easy to let negativity and overwhelm cloud our vision and love for education. But Kasiopia Moore brings a whole new outlook in the way we think and approach each and every day. Kasiopia talks about how she treats every day and gives 3 practical tips on working towards keeping our spark and joy in education.
Kasiopia Moore- Watts, affectionately known as FabKasi, is energy and love personified. Kasiopia is currently the Middle School Principal at Campbell Hall in Studio City, and previously held various roles with KIPP Schools as an Assistant Principal and Principal. She holds advanced...
2023-08-2928 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast53 | The Power of Making MistakesPart of the learning process is for students to make mistakes. Find out 4 tips to help students when they make a mistake.
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2023-08-1712 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast52 | Creating Your Own CurriculumWhat if you could plan and teach in a way that serves all of your students? Follow my simple plan to set up your very own curriculum in a step-by-step way. In this episode I lay out everything you need to know from A to Z in planning your very own curriculum for your students to have a successful year.
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2023-08-0316 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast51 | Setting Goals for the New School YearAs you enter into the new school year, you are looking forward to a fresh start with great students, in hopes of running a smooth classroom. You may have ideas and visions of what you plan to achieve and you create goals of how you want to improve in your classroom But when we plan too much at one time it's harder to achieve those goals. In this episode I talk about a practical way to achieve every goal you have as an educator and even help your students create their own goals.
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2023-07-2612 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast50 | The 5 Components of a Successful ClassroomWhat does it take to make a classroom really successful? Well, I'll tell you it's not just one factor but many. In this episode, I outline my framework of 5 Components of a Successful Classroom.
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2023-07-1818 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast49 | A Vital Skill Students Need to Learn This YearThis one skill will help your students be wildly successful for the rest of their lives. As educators, it's important to not only teach our students, but teach them how to think.
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2023-07-1219 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast48 | Scheduling and Perspective - In and Out of the ClassroomThis episode is a good kickstart to planning your time effectively and in a way that truly works for you. Having a plan in place really makes all the difference and in today's episode I lay out exactly what that entails.
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2023-06-1610 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast47 | What It Takes to Become an Edupreneur with Krystal AllenToday I chat with Krystal Allen about her journey from being a teacher to now running a multi-figure, global consulting firm. She not only talks about the practical component of starting a business, but some vital deep, inner work that we must take in order to really go down this path. If you're ever thinking about starting a side hustle or a full-on business, this episode is for you!
A native of Selma, Alabama, Krystal Allen is the Founder & CEO of K. Allen Consulting™ , an education advocate, and a philanthropist. A well-respected former school principal and teacher, Kr...
2023-06-0743 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast46 | Favorite Practices for Teaching Reading, Writing, etc.I share my most favorite practices for teaching reading, writing, history, science and math. These are tried and true, simple to implement, yet highly effective. All of my practices aim to be meaningful, substantial and engaging.
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2023-05-2316 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast45 | Teaching is An ArtThere are many types of different art forms. From the visual types of art to irreplaceable skills. In today's episode I talk about 3 components of how teaching is an art.
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2023-05-1611 min
PCC Local Time#30 - Professor Kincaid and Nicole Beckett on the Meyner Center for Local Governments and how federalism shapes government todayProfessor John Kincaid is a world renowned scholar on American federalism with many distinguished honors and is Director of the Meyner Center for State and Local Governments at Lafayette College in Easton Pennsylvania. As Associate Director of Public Service, and former Borough Manager, Nicole Beckett provides outreach and works directly with local governments. BIOS:Nicole Beckett has 21 years of experience in municipal management in northeast Pennsylvania, including 12 years as the Borough Manager in Lehighton, where she managed a full-service municipality with a total budget of $20 million. She has a Masters of Public Administration degree and...
2023-05-1251 min
Teachers Need TeachersEp 120 Forget videos - project-based learning will get your students excited to learn!Are you tired of traditional classroom methods that leave students bored and unengaged? Look no further than project-based learning! In this video, Nancy Mikhail from BuildaProject.net and I explore how project-based learning can transform your classroom into a dynamic and exciting environment that fosters student creativity and critical thinking. Join us in this exciting exploration of project-based learning and discover how it can revolutionize your classroom and your students' learning experiences. Where to find Nancy: Instagram 👉🏼 https://www.instagram.com/nancymikhailedu Podcast 👉🏼 https://www.nancymikhail.com/educationalpodcast Resources and lessons 👉🏼 https://www.nancymikhail.com Nancy Mikhail is an Educational Consultant special...
2023-05-0921 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast44 | 3 Research-Backed Teaching Methods to ImplementAs a teacher, you probably try all sorts of methods and hope they work, right? Sometimes they do and sometimes they don't. It's even better when it's backed by research. In today's episode, I talk about 3 teaching methods backed by research to solidify any misconceptions or doubt that these methods actually work! These methods are proven to help teach and practice the content you're teaching your students.
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2023-05-0908 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast43 | Battling End of Year Challenges In Your Classroom with Kim LepreThe month of May rolls around and it almost seems instant...the students change and teachers are ready for summer break. It can be a challenging month to get through when it's so close to summer. But it doesn't have to be that way! Today I'm talking with Kim Lepre, the host of the Teachers Need Teachers podcast and 21 year veteran teacher. She gives incredible and practical advice on how to deal with end of year challenges but in a unique way. It's a different perspective, yet makes so much sense and really gives teachers a great outlook on...
2023-05-0226 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast42 | The Convergence of EI and AI in the Classroom with Brad WeinsteinHave you been faced with the rise of Artificial Intelligence in your school or with your students? How have you approached it?
In today's episode, Brad Weinstein, founder of TeacherGoals and author The AI Classroom, discusses the vitality of incorporating AI into the classroom and facing it head on. He provides practical strategies on how to incorporate AI into the classroom for teachers and students, as well as the amazing benefits we can gain from using AI.
Brad Weinstein founded TeacherGoals in 2014 as a way to inspire educators that do such important work with students...
2023-04-2529 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast41 | The One Factor for Students to Truly LearnWe all know that there's a difference between active learning vs. passive learning. We definitely don't want our students to be passive learners. But what makes them active learners? In this episode, I go over the one factor that students need in order to truly learn and 4 concrete ways we can implement and foster that for our students.
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2023-04-1915 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast40 | Building Thinking Classrooms with Dr. Peter LiljedahlThinking Classrooms is a dynamic model in which students are collaboratively working together to learn and solve problems. Students are standing around the classroom, working on whiteboards in groups of 3 and problem-solving. Thinking Classrooms was designed to get students to think and as we know students need to think in order to truly learn. In today's episode, Dr. Peter Liljedahl, creator and author of the best-selling book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics (Grades K-12): 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning, lays out all of the components and highly-researched method to Thinking Classrooms. Every aspect of the model is highly researched...
2023-04-1252 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast39 | What is the best way to teach?As we know, there are numerous ways to teach. But what's the one factor that we should consider when picking any teaching method?
In today's episode we talk about 4 awesome ways to teach and the benefits of them.
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2023-04-0516 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast38 | The Key to Success With Your StudentsToday's episode focuses on what teachers truly need to focus on when they're working with students. As educators, we need to do more than feed our students information. We need to connect with them and find unique ways of teaching them so we can reach all learners and make sure they are actually learning. I talk about 5 teaching strategies you can really make sure your students are truly learning and what it takes to have a thriving classroom with ultimate student success.
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2023-03-2819 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast37 | Growth Mindset for StudentsGrowth mindset can make all of the difference in a student's life! As teachers, we are there to encourage and cheer our students on and having tools to be able to do this can really go a long way. In this episode, I go over 4 ways you can help students improve in their growth mindset and teach them all about how to think in a more positive way.
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2023-03-2114 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast36 | Shifting Your Mindset When Teaching**2 part series** As educators, we often face a wide range of challenges, from difficult students to ever-changing curriculum requirements. It's easy to fall into a negative mindset and start feeling overwhelmed, but in this episode, we'll explore how adopting a growth mindset can help you overcome these obstacles and achieve success in your classroom. We'll dive into the power of positive thinking and how it can impact our teaching.
Whether you're a new teacher just starting out or a seasoned educator looking to enhance your skills, this episode is for you. Join us as we explore the t...
2023-03-1517 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast35 | Implementing Stations or Centers to Reach All Students!One thing I LOVED implementing with my students were centers. We had some sort of centers almost everyday. Centers are vastly beneficial for so many reasons, including having more 1:1 time with students, more differentiation and allows students to work at their own pace. In this episode, we talk about the benefits, different kinds of centers you can implement and the semantics of setting up centers for success.
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2023-03-0616 min
Realizing Genius PodcastNancy Mikhail – Project Based LearningProject Based Learning is a term used in academia that we really need to learn more about in the homeschool community. It is a wonderful way to make learning more engaging and fun! Nancy Mikhail from Build-A-Project shares more about what project-based learning is and how to incorporate it into your homeschooling. It is a great way to be more flexible working with several age ranges. Find out more in this podcast episode!
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Nancy Mikhail is an Educational Consultant specializing in the creation and design of engaging pedagogy and active learning projects that excel beyond the requirements of California Sta...
2023-03-0622 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast34 | 10 Engagement Strategies for Dynamic LearningAs an educator, you know that student engagement is crucial to academic success. However, finding effective strategies to keep your students engaged and motivated can be a challenge. In this podcast, we'll explore various techniques that you can use to make learning more enjoyable and meaningful for your students.
We'll discuss the importance of understanding your students' learning styles and interests, using technology to enhance learning, creating opportunities for student collaboration and interaction, and providing timely feedback and recognition. You'll learn how to create a positive classroom environment that encourages engagement and supports student success.
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2023-02-2324 min
The Inspirational Educators Podcast33 | Lighting a Fire Within Our StudentsOur goal as educators is to help our students connect with content, discover their own potential and want to learn. How do we do this? We help them learn why they are learning what they're learning and connect with them. In this episode, I go through step-by-step of how to help you motivate your students.
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2023-02-1324 min
The Inspirational Educators Podcast32 | How to Help A Struggling Learner and How to Challenge a Thriving LearnerWe often know how to help those learners who are cruising along and are right on track, but how about when a child is struggling? Or even when they need a challenge?
In this episode, I take a deep dive into how to help students who are struggling and how to challenge students who are advanced.
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2023-02-0117 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast31 | Making the Most Out of Each Lesson - Cross Curricular LessonsWhat if you could teach 3 or 4 subjects at the same time? What if you could have more fun planning and teaching, while making the content meaningful and relatable to students?
In this episode, I go over how to do just that. Create lessons that make sense to students, while being able to teach many subjects at one time.
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2023-01-2517 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast30 | Making Learning RichAre you finding your learners are having a hard time with staying on task? They simply don't want to do the work and drag their feet to get anything done. It could be a myriad of reasons, but one major reason that we can control is that what they are doing is boring. Yes, I said it...the work could be boring. In this episode, I talk about the difference between mundane work versus substantial, enlivening work.
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2023-01-1013 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast29 | How to Make Learning MeaningfulListen to today's episode for an update of what's to come.
How should children REALLY learn? What is the end goal? I give you specific tips on how to make learning meaningful for your learners. From paper airplanes to the NBA, this episode really gets into how to incorporate fun ideas into learning.
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2023-01-0413 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast28: Homeschooling a Child With Special Needs with Leilani MelendezLeilani Melendez is a homeschool mom of 4, author and homeschool evaluator. Two of her children have special needs and in this episode Leilani walks us through the specific systems and routines that keep her family going and being successful at homeschooling. Leilani's book, Freedom to Learn, outlines how to get started with homeschooling, she gives much needed encouragement and success stories of homeschool families she's personally worked with.
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2022-12-2132 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast27: Raising Critical Thinkers with Julie BogartHow can parents raise true critical thinkers? What qualities does a critical thinker need? Is critical thinking that important?
Julie Bogart, author of The Brave Learner and Raising Critical Thinkers, answers these questions and so much more. We discuss technology, helping our children learn to think, tune in with themselves and she offers really amazing parenting advice.
Julie Bogart is known for her common sense parenting and education advice. She’s the author of the beloved book, The Brave Learner, which has brought joy and freedom to countless home educators. Her new book, Raising Critical Think...
2022-12-131h 04The Inspirational Educators Podcast26: Inside a Project-Based Learning ProjectHave you ever had a time when you can't find the right curriculum or lesson for a topic? You search and search but you can't seem to find a good fit for your child? The project-based learning resources at www.buildaproject.net/shop were made with children like yours in mind. Project-based learning allows for any type of learner to really grasp the topic in a meaningful way. These resources include hands-on components, writing, reading, art and many other content areas and type of activities to reach all learners. Project-based learning resources also help your child think on a...
2022-12-0614 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast25: Cultivating Your Child's Inner Genius with Heidi ChristiansonHow can we cultivate and bring out our children's innate genius? Join Heidi and I as we chat about what an innate genius is, how we can bring out our children's inner genius and how so very beneficial it is for us as parents foster our children's interests in education. Heidi talks about her successful journey in homeschooling her 4 boys and how she cultivated each of their genius. We also talk about practical ways to get children excited and motivated with writing and other ways of teaching.
Heidi Christianson has a diverse background in education. She has t...
2022-11-3037 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast24: When to take a breakWhen is it a good time to take a break? From homeschooling and even your day to day activities/chores/responsibilities? Is it ok to take a break? Should you take a break? I talk about a personal experience I had this past week and how a much needed break was helpful.
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2022-11-2209 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast#23: Strategies to Teach Math, Reading and Writing with Rebecca CarretoWho knew that simple strategies for math, reading and spelling can be engaging, fun and effective? In today's episode, Rebecca Carreto, CEO and Founder of INTELLI-G, tells us some effective strategies to teach your kids the foundational skills they need. Rebecca explains her process with working with kids on all levels. She also goes over how growth mindset and confidence has a huge part in learning. This jam packed episode will surely leave you with activities you can try with your kids.
Rebecca Carreto is the CEO and Founder of INTELLI-G, a Private 1:1 Academic Coaching service for...
2022-11-1530 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast#22: All About Hands-On Learning"Think of learning as an experience for your kids and that will make it much more memorable"
Today we are talking about hands-on learning. Why is it such a buzz word? Is it really that effective?
I'll give you a hint...it's my favorite way to teach. Hands-on learning allows for kids to be part of the learning and engaged in what they're doing.
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2022-11-0920 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast#21: Microschools, Field trips and Homeschool Planning with Lizette VallesIn this interview with Lizette Valles, she discusses how to plan memorable field trips with your kids and where to find ideas, how she plans for her class of students who are in various grades and tells us all about what microschools are and the different options for students. This jam-packed episode is full of insight on how kids should learn and practical advice that will help with planning and structuring your homeschooling.
Lizette Valles, M.Ed., is the founder of Ellemercito Academy, a Los Angeles-based microschool, with a focus on project/experiential-based learning. Her mission is...
2022-11-0128 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast#20: Time Management and How to Schedule Your DaysIn this episode, I talk about all things scheduling and time management. I talk about different types of scheduling you can use for the week and for homeschooling. Planning ahead as much as possible is key and I break it all down here. Grab a coffee and join me as we talk about planning out your days!
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2022-10-2519 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast#19: 5 Instant Things You Can Do To Improve HomeschoolingIn this episode, I go over 5 tips that can transform your homeschooling experience. Really simple, yet effective suggestions that go a long way.
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2022-10-1807 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast#18: Use This Format to REALLY Teach Your KidsIn this episode I go through lesson planning, step-by-step to ensure your kids gain the most from their lessons and show you, the parent, exactly how to teach the lessons. In no time you'll be equipped to know exactly how to teach your kids to make the most out of your lessons.
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2022-10-1109 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastParenting Tips for Homeschooling - Interview with Marcela CollierIn this episode I interview Marcela Collier. Marcela Collier is a parenting coach and owner of HIC Parenting education. She’s passionate about helping parents go from overwhelmed to empowered by responding according to their children’s needs.
We discuss the deeper need of what your child may want which will most likely create a much more positive homeschool experience. We also talk about Montessori and the benefits of incorporating Montessori.
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2022-10-0431 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastNew to Homeschooling? Start here.Are you thinking about or just starting to homeschool your child? You may be feeling overwhelmed, lost or frustrated with wondering where and how to start. Well not to worry because in this episode, I lay out exactly how to get started to get you going and decrease that overwhelm.
If you're finding you would like support with planning for your child specifically, I work one-on-one with parents to create a customized, personalized plan for YOUR child.
Incorporate fun learning games that are super simple to set up and really fun for your kids. Check i...
2022-09-2712 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastBecome a More Organized Homeschooler with Dr. Melanie WilsonYou don't want to miss this amazing interview with psychologist, Dr. Melanie Wilson. In this episode we talk about how to schedule out your day that best fits your lifestyle, giving yourself grace, small mindset shifts that can make a huge impact and so much more. Melanie speaks openly about her experience planning for her 6 children, the shifts she had to make and how it best served her. After listening to this episode, you will definitely walk away with a much clearer outlook on how to view organizing and scheduling homeschooling.
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2022-09-2035 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastHow to Help Your Kids Focus on LessonsYou planned the perfect lesson and activities for your kids. You're sure it's going to go great and your kids are going to love it. You start teaching it and your kids are not engaged. They don't want any part of it and don't want to participate. It's completely normal and happens to all of us. There are some things you can do to help your kids stay focused. In this episode, I talk about small, yet effective ways you can help your kids stay focused.
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2022-09-1206 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastChoosing a Curriculum - Interview with Cathy DuffyThere are a plethora of curriculum options to choose and the process can get overwhelming to say the least. Cathy Duffy, founder of cathyduffyreviews.com, is a curriculum specialist, author and has the largest curriculum review website, entrusted by thousands of homeschoolers. Cathy gives us all the tips and methods of how to go about choosing the right curriculum and what to look for. You don't want to miss out on this amazing interview, in which we dive into choosing a curriculum, what education really should be and hear about Cathy's brand new book, 103 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum.
2022-09-0527 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastTeaching How to Read and Fostering a Love of ReadingYou have to teach your child how to read...now what? It's funny because as much as it's a skill we use everyday, we have to think about breaking the steps down in order to teach reading and it can totally feel overwhelming.
Then after you teach reading, your child may push back and not want to read. It could feel like pulling teeth to get them to read. You want them to love reading and know it's good for them to practice, but they aren't having it.
In this episode, I break down the s...
2022-08-3120 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastTeaching Our Kids Growth MindsetThere is one thing that makes kids successful...and that is GRIT. Kids need grit and perseverance in order to succeed. How do they get that? One way is through Growth Mindset. Listen to today's episode on how to help your kids gain growth mindset.
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2022-08-2414 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastTeaching Tips to Drastically Improve LearningDid you know that there are really simple, yet wildly effective tips you can incorporate when you're teaching your child? In today's episode, I talk about 7 tips to incorporate when you're teaching your child that will completely improve the way they learn. The best part is, you don't have to change very much about what you're doing already.
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2022-08-1813 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastTeaching to Multiple KidsDo you have multiple children you need to homeschool who are at different ages and grade levels? This could be quite challenging but there are definitely ways to work around it and make it fun for everyone! Listen to today's episode to learn simple, yet effective strategies you can implement to successfully teach all of your kids at the same time.
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2022-08-1014 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastWhy Public Speaking Is So Important to TeachPublic speaking is the most feared practice amongst people. The more we can have our kids practice public speaking from now, the more likely they will be able to speak confidently publicly in the future.
Listen for some practical and simple ways to get started in an engaging way.
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2022-08-0414 minThe Inspirational Educators Podcast10 Easy Tips for HomeschoolingEngaging your child in homeschooling and planning for homeschooling doesn't have to be challenging or elaborate. Try these 10 simple tips to enhance your homeschool experience.
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2022-07-2716 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastTips for Scheduling HomeschoolPlanning schedules can be tricky. Our lives change throughout the year. Our kids and responsibilities change. In this episode, I provide a step-by-step of how to efficiently and effectively plan a schedule that works for your life and homeschooling.
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2022-07-2014 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastTeaching Our Children HOW to Think, Not What to ThinkOften times our initial instinct might be to give our kids the answer right away. We try to find what we need to teach them and think that is all we need to do. Just teach them information and do some activities.
But education needs to go beyond that. Instead of just teaching our kids information on facts - which is also important and necessary - we need to teach them how to think.
In this episode, I go over the benefits of teaching our children how to think and steps you can take to...
2022-07-1015 min
The Inspirational Educators PodcastA Simple Process to Start Planning CurriculumWhether you are taking the summer off or continuing to homeschool throughout the summer, planning for the next year could be beneficial. You’ll thank yourself if you at least plan an overview of what you are going to do for the first few months of the school year.
Planning curriculum for the year could be an overwhelming and daunting task. From choosing the right curriculum to figuring out what your child needs to learn, it’s definitely a big task to say the least. Some parents have curriculum and resources but don’t know where to start...
2022-06-2813 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastADD Or Boredom?Many times, parents confuse their child's lack of attention or boredom with ADD. This is a common idea, especially in today's times. But it this is not always the case. There are other contributing factors that could cause the lack of attention and we lay it all out in today's episode. Find out what you can do to help improve your child's attention and have a successful time teaching your children.
**If you feel that you need to have your child tested, please have them tested by a professional.**
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2022-06-2024 minThe Inspirational Educators PodcastAll About Project-Based LearningIn this episode, we talk all things project-based learning. What is project-based learning, how do you create a project and how do you implement it? Project-based learning is such a great way for students to learn new material. It helps children gain real-world skills in a hands-on dynamic way. Listen on how to easily implement projects today and why it's so worth it.
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2022-06-1410 min
The Inspirational Educators PodcastCan I teach my kids?Welcome to the first episode of Homeschool with Ease! I'm Nancy Mikhail and in this podcast we will talk all things about teaching your kids at home. Whether you are homeschooling or supplementing extra learning at home, this podcast is for you! We discuss planning your curriculum, activities, project-based learning, planning your schedule and mindset in homeschooling.
Which leads to the first episode. Do you ever wonder, "can I teach my kids?" Our mindset is what drives our actions. Listen to this podcast to hear what will help you when shift from wondering if you can teach t...
2022-06-0714 min