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Conversations with Sports FansSeason 2, Episode 56 - Todd BlochIn this episode we're joined by educator and sports fan Todd Bloch who lived a life of assimilation as the child of a cardiologist whos family did a fair amount of moving. Todd spent time during his formative years in Atlanta, Milwaukee, Quincy, IL, and Kent, CT.
Todd was a fan of the Atlanta Braves thanks in part because his father's office at Grady Memorial Hospital overlooked Fulton County Stadium and also because the family attended the same church as then-owner Ted Turner.
In Milwaukee, Todd transitioned to the Milwaukee Brewers and discovered the NBA's...2023-12-211h 05
Sweat to inspireListen to hear!We need to make sure we hear others2020-06-2508 minSweat to inspireThere are opportunities in learningWhat are opportunities in our situation for learning2020-04-0304 minSweat to inspireSchools closed? NO shifting!!Our schools aren’t closed! The building are but the staff is working diligently to shift services!2020-04-0105 minSweat to inspireIs it graded?Stop worrying about the letter on a piece of paper and focus on learning!2020-03-3006 minSweat to inspireThe New NormalEducation is changing to a new normal.2020-03-2504 min
Lead, Learn, Grow PodcastEpisode 9 - Grow: Todd BlochTodd Bloch is a successful middle school teacher who has spent 2 decades perfecting his craft. We talk about staying connected with students when away from the building, the importance of regular routines without the structure of a normal school day, and the value of distance learning. Find Todd on Twitter: @blocht5742020-03-1921 minSweat to inspireOur moment to shineIn this every changing world Now is the time for educators to shine, inspire and help move students towards the culture of learning2020-03-1304 minSweat to inspireStrange daysReflections on the world today!2020-03-1304 minSweat to inspireKobe, legacy and meThoughts on #242020-01-2807 minSweat to inspireIs the teaching profession sustainable?Pondering a twitter question2020-01-2108 minSweat to inspireTime to Shift EDUWe need to shift education into the 21st century.2019-12-0306 minSweat to inspireDo we take ourselves too seriously?As I watch my 15 yo loose passion for education due to homework over the holiday I wonder: do we take ourselves too seriously?2019-12-0105 minSweat to inspireFocus on steps to the goal not the goalStudents so often focus on the end result that they don’t worry about the steps to get there. Help them focus2019-11-2306 minSweat to inspireBasketball tryoutsReflections after day 1 of my son’s basketball tryouts2019-11-1905 minSweat to inspire3- Levels of PD inspirations, perspiration and GrindTalking about types of PD2019-11-1106 minSweat to inspireWe are talking Homework!Rethinking homework2019-11-0103 minSweat to inspireTardyWhy are students late2019-10-1503 minSweat to inspireMoney in educationSeems like so many fund raisers in schools today, are we limiting opportunities due to economics?2019-10-0805 minSweat to inspireRecruit and retain educators!Ideas to recruit and retain best and brightest in education2019-10-0407 minSweat to inspireTeachers forced to act like porn stars? #clearthelist #equity #thisisamericaThere are huge inequities in funding for classrooms so many educators have gone to social media to publish lists of their needs. Time to fix educational funding this is sad!2019-08-0506 minSweat to inspireEdutwitter reflectionReflection on attack’s on edutwitter2019-08-0106 minSweat to inspireDeveloping a making mindsetIt is important to allow our students the opportunity to develop a making mindset2019-07-2904 minSweat to inspireTeachers aren’t saviors ....Teaching is a hard challenging job. Many feel teachers are saviors but we aren’t. Sure saving happens from great teaching but that is a side effect.2019-07-2306 minSweat to inspireKathy Dooley Thank you! #queereye #netflixWatched Netflix Queer Eye season 4 episode 1 and saw a familiar face. I grew up in Quincy IL. And Kathy Dooley was my choir director in church.2019-07-2205 minSweat to inspireInnovations by teachersRemember many innovations fail, how do we support innovations in our schools2019-07-1806 minSweat to inspireNeed for diversity of instructionOne size doesn’t fort all, remember tos mix up instructional styles for your students2019-07-1706 minSweat to inspireExtra credit? Time to be a thing of the past!Why do some thrashers give extra credit? Is this practice outdated l, shouldn’t it be part of the past!2019-07-1105 minSweat to inspireWhat! You’re not going to college?Perceptions and ideas around college/ career training2019-07-1006 minSweat to inspireAcknowledging that I am Old and White!Pondering diversity being old and white.2019-06-2807 minSweat to inspireDebt free college education?There are many question around the 2020 political platforms that propose debt free college.2019-06-2505 minSweat to inspireRed for Ed RalliesPresent in spirit today2019-06-1804 minSweat to inspireMessage to my departing 7th gradersLast day message to my students2019-06-1403 minSweat to inspireData-that 4- letter wordData is important but be careful how we use it!2019-05-3006 minSweat to inspireClass size matters!When we are talking about classroom instruction, class size matters!2019-05-1916 minSweat to inspireAdvice to School of Education GraduatesAdvice to recent school of education graduates on finding the best fit for them2019-05-1203 minSweat to inspireTeaching is difficult, but amazing things happenConsidering how many different starting points exist in a classroom it is amazing what is accomplished in a classroom2019-04-2304 minSweat to inspireHigh stakes test thoughtsAs PSAT and SAT are upon us, a few thoughts on high stakes tests2019-04-0903 minSweat to inspireAre Siloes in education creating us vs them mentality?Rethink Ed structure2019-03-2805 minSweat to inspireEquity in funding pleaseMy reaction to DeVos budget2019-03-2704 minSweat to inspireDay 1 reflection #macul19Reflecting on my day 1 experience of #macul192019-03-2208 minSweat to inspire#macul19 3 quick tips3 tips for those attending MACUL2019-03-1904 minSweat to inspireThe struggle with choice in the classroom #tlapIs choice good? Not always ! Students often struggle with making right choices and can have anxiety over them2019-02-2605 minSweat to inspireTeaching: hard but rewarding #mschatTeaching is a very hard job that has many rewards.2019-02-2105 minSweat to inspireGoing from good to great?Is this common expression around education helpful?2019-02-1804 minSweat to inspireWorking against free will of studentsHow can educators get past students who use their free will not to learn content?2019-02-1605 minSweat to inspire#LoveteachingShout out to teaching on Valentine’s Day2019-02-1402 minSweat to inspireLet’s take learning off the clock!With all these snow days in Michigan it has many worried about extending the school year. What if learning was it measured in days and hours but targets meet!2019-02-1206 minSweat to inspireLearning is hard work!Lets remember that learning is hard work and students have free will whether to learn or not learn.2019-02-1103 minSweat to inspireLanguage mattersThe words we use when talking about education matters. We need to stop the use of superlatives.2019-02-1005 minSweat to inspireThoughts about this twitter tool!Twitter is so powerful for connections but be careful with judgements2019-02-0705 minSweat to inspireSnow day thoughts #michedTough decisions are made around snow day calls by districts.2019-02-0604 minSweat to inspireWhat education NEEDS message to GovernorMessage for state of education!2019-02-0205 minSweat to inspireWhat needs to go viral in education!So many awesome snow day announcement songs, but what really needs to go viral around education is the great things happening every day in schools!2019-01-3104 minSweat to inspireThe climate around schools matters!Schools have so many issues to focus on it helps when the social climate around education is positive!2019-01-2805 minSweat to inspire#AMLE2018 quick takeSome thought from AMLE conference2018-10-2904 minSweat to inspireInnovationLet rethink schools2018-10-1903 minSweat to inspireModel how to use technologyStudents need to unleash the power of tech at their fingertips for learning2018-10-1903 minSweat to inspireChoice in educationNeed for educated choices for our students2018-10-1103 minSweat to inspireEducation needs more hands on deck!What is happening in schools? Where is teacher prep time going?2018-10-1004 minSweat to inspireFull calendarBusy education season2018-10-1004 minSweat to inspireEnd school as daycare!Time to change the structure of school!2018-10-0403 minSweat to inspireLearning, Just do It!Learning mentality2018-09-1502 minSweat to inspireShow up and TryWeek one theme show up and try!2018-09-0903 minSweat to inspireAssumptions are dangerousDon’t over assume2018-08-2202 minSweat to inspireTeaching styles need to be diverseStop teacher on teacher bashing2018-08-2103 minSweat to inspireTime to end Hate cultureHaters going to hate culture needs to end!2018-08-1603 minSweat to inspirePrioritiesEducation needs to be our top priority2018-08-1403 minSweat to inspireAm I ready2018-08-1303 minSweat to inspireEngagement after complianceAll learning has to start with compliance then students can be engaged and grow to empowerment.2018-08-1003 minSweat to inspireExcited for school year!2018-08-0302 minSweat to inspireFar too longRegaining passion2018-07-2504 minSweat to inspireTake always from HS open houseAre these the messages we want parents hearing as the lead?2018-03-0103 minSweat to inspireSadness on Valentine’s DayReflecting on Valentine’s Day shooting in Florida2018-02-2802 minSweat to inspireNew Year #onewordAdvocacy #oneword2018-01-0203 minSweat to inspireIt’s the holiday seasonDon’t get lost in the hustle and bustle of the season be intentional every day!2017-12-1602 minSweat to inspireEducation political promisesIt’s campaign season again in Michigan and education seems to be on everyone’s agenda, but where are the plans?2017-11-2803 minSweat to inspireThe improv of teachingTeaching in the moment not from a script!2017-11-2204 minSweat to inspireHomework my take!Let’s look at homework from a different perspective.2017-11-1603 minSweat to inspireRemember your rootsDear adults remember who made you into the success story you are today!2017-11-1303 minSweat to inspireOne job for teachers!Let’s fully fund education so teachers can focus one ONE job of educating our students!2017-11-1003 minSweat to inspireMy #amle2017Quick morning after reflection on my experience2017-11-0803 minSweat to inspire#AMLE2017 See you in Philly!Reminders for conference ... most of all slow down have fun and stay curious!2017-11-0404 minSweat to inspireBranding EDUWe need a strong national brand of a public education, not competing branding of districts and schools.2017-11-0103 minSweat to inspireSupport school millagesSchools need support from their communities2017-10-2903 minSweat to inspireEducation relevanceIs our curriculum relevant to today’s students?2017-10-2503 minSweat to inspireTeaching style- diversityDon’t be so quick to judge other’s teaching styles2017-10-2402 minSweat to inspireMoving past the momentGetting past the frustrations of teaching to What matters!2017-10-1203 minSweat to inspireBox tops EtcWhy do we play games to fund schools?2017-10-1003 minSweat to inspireAll students want to learnAll students want to learn it is in our DNA but What and how do they want to learn matters to schools.2017-10-0503 minSweat to inspireIt looks like Bacon!Fun day with students looking at cells through microscopes!2017-09-2103 minSweat to inspireAlway done it that way!Time to rethink how we do PD. Conferences pull educators away from educating students. Time for an education week in Michigan!2017-09-1904 minSweat to inspireTest observationHave you every watched students take a test?2017-09-1603 minSweat to inspire#FlipGrid worth checking outFlipGrid is a good app to use in your classroom for formative assessment. Worth checking out.2017-09-1303 minSweat to inspireEducation risingFor our education system to improve society needs to value it like we value sports!2017-09-0904 minSweat to inspireWeek 1 is in the books!Summary of week 1 2017-2018 school year2017-09-0802 minSweat to inspireSon's curriculum nightBeing a parent and a teacher creates interesting internal conflicts2017-09-0704 minSweat to inspireFire DrillReflecting on this morning's fire drill!2017-09-0603 minSweat to inspireSo it begins1st day of school with students reflection2017-09-0604 minSweat to inspireTeacher day 1 full of New!Reflecting on Teacher day1 of 2017-2018 school year2017-08-3103 min