In this episode, I share why I'm trying to choose happy in every aspect of my life.For more information check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comFollow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksInstagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksTikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksAuthor of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You TimeGet your copy here: https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce

In this episode, I share why I'm trying to choose happy in every aspect of my life. For more information check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Follow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Instagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks TikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Author of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You Time Get your copy here: <a href="https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce</a>

13: Choose Happy

In this episode, I share some of my struggles from the past year and why it is so important to reach to others.For more information check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comFollow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksInstagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksTikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksAuthor of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You TimeGet your copy here: https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce

In this episode, I share some of my struggles from the past year and why it is so important to reach to others. For more information check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Follow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Instagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks TikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Author of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You Time Get your copy here: <a href="https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce</a>

12: It's Ok to Not Be OK

In this episode, I just want to say thank you to all of the rock star teachers out there. Thank you!For more information or to listen to recorded sessions from EdCamp JOCO KS check out this link: https://edcampjocoks.wixsite.com/info/copy-of-2020-edcamp-sessionsFor more information check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comFollow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksInstagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksTikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksAuthor of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You TimeGet your copy here: https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce

In this episode, I just want to say thank you to all of the rock star teachers out there. Thank you! For more information or to listen to recorded sessions from EdCamp JOCO KS check out this link: <a href="https://edcampjocoks.wixsite.com/info/copy-of-2020-edcamp-sessions" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://edcampjocoks.wixsite.com/info/copy-of-2020-edcamp-sessions</a> For more information check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Follow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Instagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks TikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Author of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You Time Get your copy here: <a href="https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce</a>

11: Happy Teacher Appreciation

In this episode, I interview actress and 6th grade student Brooklyn Stock as she shares her experiences in middle school theater.For more information check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comFollow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksInstagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksTikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksAuthor of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You TimeGet your copy here: https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce

In this episode, I interview actress and 6th grade student Brooklyn Stock as she shares her experiences in middle school theater. For more information check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Follow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Instagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks TikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Author of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You Time Get your copy here: <a href="https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce</a>

10: Theater Magic

In this episode, I interview the host of the Oliver Banana podcast and hear how a 2nd grader creates a podcast.Check out the Oliver Banana podcast here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-oliver-banana-podcastFor more information check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comFollow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksInstagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksTikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksAuthor of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You TimeGet your copy here: https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce

In this episode, I interview the host of the Oliver Banana podcast and hear how a 2nd grader creates a podcast. Check out the Oliver Banana podcast here: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-oliver-banana-podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-oliver-banana-podcast</a> For more information check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Follow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Instagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks TikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Author of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You Time Get your copy here: <a href="https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce</a>

9: Kid Podcasters

In this episode, I start with the new podcast outline...Quote of the Week: "Knowledge is not power. It's the potential for power." -Rich Diviney on the School of Greatness podcast.Teaching Tip: Flipgrid is Awesome! I have my students record themselves reading to me once a week on Flipgrid. Tech Tip: If you ask students to pause a video, give them at least 4 seconds before you begin speaking again. This gives them a chance to actually pause the video.For more information check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comFollow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksInstagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksTikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksAuthor of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You TimeGet your copy here: https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce

In this episode, I start with the new podcast outline... Quote of the Week: "Knowledge is not power. It's the potential for power." -Rich Diviney on the School of Greatness podcast. Teaching Tip: Flipgrid is Awesome! I have my students record themselves reading to me once a week on Flipgrid. Tech Tip: If you ask students to pause a video, give them at least 4 seconds before you begin speaking again. This gives them a chance to actually pause the video. For more information check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Follow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Instagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks TikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Author of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You Time Get your copy here: <a href="https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce</a>

8: Flipgrid Fever

In this episode, I start with the new podcast outline...Quote of the Week: "I'm a thought provacateur." -Ken Shelton on the Leader of Learning PodcastAlso check out his podcast, The Liberated Educator.Teaching Tip: Create a daily check-in form for students to fill out as they're entering the room/zoom room to get an idea of their mood for the day and notice trends.Here is a copy of the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SWzgraiS5gCmc04qcjeGPjaVvRTOcsmxoG95QethNyg/copyFor more information check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comFollow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksInstagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksTikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksAuthor of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You TimeGet your copy here: https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce

In this episode, I start with the new podcast outline... Quote of the Week: "I'm a thought provacateur." -Ken Shelton on the Leader of Learning Podcast Also check out his podcast, The Liberated Educator. Teaching Tip: Create a daily check-in form for students to fill out as they're entering the room/zoom room to get an idea of their mood for the day and notice trends. Here is a copy of the form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SWzgraiS5gCmc04qcjeGPjaVvRTOcsmxoG95QethNyg/copy" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SWzgraiS5gCmc04qcjeGPjaVvRTOcsmxoG95QethNyg/copy</a> For more information check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Follow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Instagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks TikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Author of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You Time Get your copy here: <a href="https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce</a>

7: Daily Check-Ins

In this episode, I share an idea for a fun grammar lesson.For more information check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comFollow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksInstagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksTikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksAuthor of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You TimeGet your copy here: https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce

In this episode, I share an idea for a fun grammar lesson. For more information check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Follow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Instagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks TikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Author of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You Time Get your copy here: <a href="https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce</a>

6: A Fun Grammar Lesson

In this episode, I share about an interesting metaphor I heard the other day. Extreme pressure creates diamonds and extreme heat can turn sand into glass. We're under a lot of pressure right now and from that pressure we can get some gems of clarity.For more information check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comFollow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksInstagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksTikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksAuthor of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You TimeGet your copy here: https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce

In this episode, I share about an interesting metaphor I heard the other day. Extreme pressure creates diamonds and extreme heat can turn sand into glass. We're under a lot of pressure right now and from that pressure we can get some gems of clarity. For more information check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Follow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Instagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks TikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Author of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You Time Get your copy here: <a href="https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce</a>

5: Getting Clarity from Pressure

In this episode I remind you to take a break.Want to respond to this episode? Leave a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/kansasmoonshotFor more information check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comFollow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksInstagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksTikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocksAuthor of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You TimeGet your copy here: https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce

In this episode I remind you to take a break. Want to respond to this episode? Leave a voice message: <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/kansasmoonshot" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.speakpipe.com/kansasmoonshot</a> For more information check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Follow on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Instagram: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks TikTok: @teachlikeaninja or @mrstockrocks Author of... Awesome Sauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You Time Get your copy here: <a href="https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iste.org/awesomesauce</a>

4: Take a Break

This podcast is all about bringing the Awesome Sauce to the classroom.

I love hearing teacher voices across the state on the amazing things going on in their classrooms and buildings. This is a great podcast!

Love this podcast!

So excited to listen to more and support KS teachers!

Amazing

Awesome Sauce EDU

In this episode I interview Mrs. Awesome herself, Jenica Stock. She is a 5th grade teacher at Washington Elementary and shares about her design background and how she used that to redesign my website and social media platforms.Follow Jenica on Twitter: @jenica_stockTo support the Books for Backpacks program and get great books in kids hands consider donating to the Books for Backpacks Fund-a-Need grant. https://www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org/fund-a-need/books-backpacks-1For more information about this podcast check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comEmail me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.comTwitter: @teachlikeaninjaInstagram: @teachlikeaninja

In this episode I interview Mrs. Awesome herself, Jenica Stock. She is a 5th grade teacher at Washington Elementary and shares about her design background and how she used that to redesign my website and social media platforms. Follow Jenica on Twitter: @jenica_stock To support the Books for Backpacks program and get great books in kids hands consider donating to the Books for Backpacks Fund-a-Need grant. <a href="https://www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org/fund-a-need/books-backpacks-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org/fund-a-need/books-backpacks-1</a> For more information about this podcast check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Email me: <a href="mailto:teachlikeaninja@gmail.com">teachlikeaninja@gmail.com</a> Twitter: @teachlikeaninja Instagram: @teachlikeaninja

31: An interview with Mrs. Awesome

Check out this episode from last fall where I interviewed Pinky Mcmillian about a new idea Santa Fe Trail is implementing to give students the chance explore a wide range of new things. Exploration Days give students a chance try something new and discover new interests.Follow all of Santa Fe Trail Middle School's redesign projects on Twitter: @SFTCyclonesFollow Pinky on Twitter: @mrsmcmilliansftFor more information at: https://mrstockrocks.comFollow me: @teachlikeaninja and @mrstockrocksFor more information about the Sched school sign up system check out: http://www.sched.com/

Check out this episode from last fall where I interviewed Pinky Mcmillian about a new idea Santa Fe Trail is implementing to give students the chance explore a wide range of new things. Exploration Days give students a chance try something new and discover new interests. Follow all of Santa Fe Trail Middle School's redesign projects on Twitter: @SFTCyclones Follow Pinky on Twitter: @mrsmcmilliansft For more information at: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Follow me: @teachlikeaninja and @mrstockrocks For more information about the Sched school sign up system check out: <a href="http://www.sched.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sched.com/</a>

Repost: Episode 4: Pinky McMillan and Exploration Days

In this episode I share all about the my experiences with EdCamp Johnson County. I also share why it's important to celebrate successes but even more important to look toward the future. To support the Books for Backpacks program and get great books in kids hands consider donating to the Books for Backpacks Fund-a-Need grant. https://www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org/fund-a-need/books-backpacks-1For more information about this podcast check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comEmail me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.comTwitter: @teachlikeaninjaInstagram: @teachlikeaninja

In this episode I share all about the my experiences with EdCamp Johnson County. I also share why it's important to celebrate successes but even more important to look toward the future. To support the Books for Backpacks program and get great books in kids hands consider donating to the Books for Backpacks Fund-a-Need grant. <a href="https://www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org/fund-a-need/books-backpacks-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org/fund-a-need/books-backpacks-1</a> For more information about this podcast check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Email me: <a href="mailto:teachlikeaninja@gmail.com">teachlikeaninja@gmail.com</a> Twitter: @teachlikeaninja Instagram: @teachlikeaninja

Episode 30: Reflections on EdCampJOCO and the importance of looking ahead

Chris Allen

In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Chris Allen, the principal at Eisenhower Elementary school in Mcpherson, KS all about their experiences with the Summit Learning platform. He shares their successes and his advice for teachers looking to dive into Summit next year.Questions about their experience: chris.allen@mcpherson.comWant more info about the podcast:https://mrstockrocks.comteachlikeaninja@gmail.com@teachlikeaninja

In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Chris Allen, the principal at Eisenhower Elementary school in Mcpherson, KS all about their experiences with the Summit Learning platform. He shares their successes and his advice for teachers looking to dive into Summit next year. Questions about their experience: <a href="mailto:chris.allen@mcpherson.com">chris.allen@mcpherson.com</a> Want more info about the podcast: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> <a href="mailto:teachlikeaninja@gmail.com">teachlikeaninja@gmail.com</a> @teachlikeaninja

Episode 20: Chris Allen and Mcpherson's Journey with Summit Learning

Steven Kimmi

Gayathri Ramkumar

In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Steven Kimmi, Principal and Gayathri Ramkumar, Math teacher at Tescott schools. They share their experiences with Summit Learning. For more information check out: usd240.orgFollow Steven Kimmi on Twitter: @principalkimmiFor more information about this podcast check out: https://mrstockrocks.comFollow me on Twitter: @teachlikeaninjaEmail me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.com

In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Steven Kimmi, Principal and Gayathri Ramkumar, Math teacher at Tescott schools. They share their experiences with Summit Learning. For more information check out: <a href="http://usd240.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usd240.org</a> Follow Steven Kimmi on Twitter: @principalkimmi For more information about this podcast check out: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Follow me on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja Email me: <a href="mailto:teachlikeaninja@gmail.com">teachlikeaninja@gmail.com</a>

Episode 21: Steven Kimmi and Gayathri Ramkumar share about Summit Learning

Tim Vesco

This week’s guest is Tim Vesco, a 4th grade teacher from Frank Layden Elementary in Frontenac, KS. Tim is the current organizer of the #ksedchat and his school is currently in the Apollo phase of redesign. In this episode we talk about some of the important aspects of launching redesign and some of the things they’ve already implemented as they gear up for fully redesigning their school. Join the #ksedchat on Mondays at 8:00 PM CST.Follow Tim on Twitter: @mrvescoFor more information about this podcast check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comEmail me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.comTwitter: @teachlikeaninjaInstagram: @teachlikeaninja

This week’s guest is Tim Vesco, a 4th grade teacher from Frank Layden Elementary in Frontenac, KS. Tim is the current organizer of the #ksedchat and his school is currently in the Apollo phase of redesign. In this episode we talk about some of the important aspects of launching redesign and some of the things they’ve already implemented as they gear up for fully redesigning their school. Join the #ksedchat on Mondays at 8:00 PM CST. Follow Tim on Twitter: @mrvesco For more information about this podcast check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Email me: <a href="mailto:teachlikeaninja@gmail.com">teachlikeaninja@gmail.com</a> Twitter: @teachlikeaninja Instagram: @teachlikeaninja

33: Tim Vesco share's about Diving in to the Apollo Phase of Redesign

Ariel Jankord

EdCamp Joco

In this episode check out how 4th grade teacher Ariel Jankord took her dream of an EdCamp in Johnson County and made it a reality.To sign up for EdCamp JoCo: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edcamp-joco-2019-tickets-56674909179Ariel Jankord on Twitter: @MrsJankordFor more information about this podcast check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comEmail me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.comTwitter: @teachlikeaninjaInstagram: @teachlikeaninja

In this episode check out how 4th grade teacher Ariel Jankord took her dream of an EdCamp in Johnson County and made it a reality. To sign up for EdCamp JoCo: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edcamp-joco-2019-tickets-56674909179" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edcamp-joco-2019-tickets-56674909179</a> Ariel Jankord on Twitter: @MrsJankord For more information about this podcast check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Email me: <a href="mailto:teachlikeaninja@gmail.com">teachlikeaninja@gmail.com</a> Twitter: @teachlikeaninja Instagram: @teachlikeaninja

Episode 27: Ariel Jankord and EdCamp Joco

You need to tell YOUR classroom story. Share what you are doing with your community members.Find me on social media:Twitter: @teachlikeaninjaInstagram: @teachlikeaninja and @mrstockrocksFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/teachlikeaninja/Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/JoshuaStockWebsite: https://mrstockrocks.com

You need to tell YOUR classroom story. Share what you are doing with your community members. Find me on social media: Twitter: @teachlikeaninja Instagram: @teachlikeaninja and @mrstockrocks Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/teachlikeaninja/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/teachlikeaninja/</a> Youtube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/JoshuaStock" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/c/JoshuaStock</a> Website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a>

Episode 23: Tell YOUR Story

Andrea Paulakovich

In this episode Andrea Paulakovich shares how an idea that started during a Twitter chat quickly launched into a district wide podcast. Follow Andrea on Twitter: @APaulakovichIRT and the hashtag #big3For more information check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comRecommend future guests by emailing me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.comCheck out the Olathe Spark Starters podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spark-starters/id1449721649

In this episode Andrea Paulakovich shares how an idea that started during a Twitter chat quickly launched into a district wide podcast. Follow Andrea on Twitter: @APaulakovichIRT and the hashtag #big3 For more information check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Recommend future guests by emailing me: <a href="mailto:teachlikeaninja@gmail.com">teachlikeaninja@gmail.com</a> Check out the Olathe Spark Starters podcast on iTunes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spark-starters/id1449721649" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spark-starters/id1449721649</a>

Repost: Episode 3- Andrea Paulakovich and the creation of the Olathe Spark Starters podcast

For more information about this podcast check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comEmail me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.comTwitter: @teachlikeaninjaInstagram: @teachlikeaninja

For more information about this podcast check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Email me: <a href="mailto:teachlikeaninja@gmail.com">teachlikeaninja@gmail.com</a> Twitter: @teachlikeaninja Instagram: @teachlikeaninja

36: Kicking off the 2019-2020 School Year

Amy Hillman

This week’s guest is middle school teacher Amy Hillman at Santa Fe Trail Middle School in Olathe. She shares all about the launch of the Saturday Scholars program at SFT, how it has evolved over the years, and some of the results we’ve seen. Email Amy Hillman for more information/advice to start your own Saturday Scholars program: ahillmansf@olatheschools.orgThat’s it for this episode. One final note. Over the past 5 years I have organized a program called Books for Backpacks in my district. The goal is to get new books to kids who might not be able to purchase new books on their own. Last year we sent out over 500 books to 16 elementary schools in the district. Our goal is to give away over 500 books again this year. If you would like to donate consider clicking on the link in the show notes to the Olathe Public Schools Foundations Fund-a-Need grant page. Or go to olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org/fund-a-need and search for Books for Backpacks. https://www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org/fund-a-need/books-backpacks-1For more information about this podcast check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comEmail me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.comTwitter: @teachlikeaninjaInstagram: @teachlikeaninja

This week’s guest is middle school teacher Amy Hillman at Santa Fe Trail Middle School in Olathe. She shares all about the launch of the Saturday Scholars program at SFT, how it has evolved over the years, and some of the results we’ve seen. Email Amy Hillman for more information/advice to start your own Saturday Scholars program: <a href="mailto:ahillmansf@olatheschools.org">ahillmansf@olatheschools.org</a> That’s it for this episode. One final note. Over the past 5 years I have organized a program called Books for Backpacks in my district. The goal is to get new books to kids who might not be able to purchase new books on their own. Last year we sent out over 500 books to 16 elementary schools in the district. Our goal is to give away over 500 books again this year. If you would like to donate consider clicking on the link in the show notes to the Olathe Public Schools Foundations Fund-a-Need grant page. Or go to <a href="http://olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org/fund-a-need" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org/fund-a-need</a> and search for Books for Backpacks. <a href="https://www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org/fund-a-need/books-backpacks-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org/fund-a-need/books-backpacks-1</a> For more information about this podcast check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Email me: <a href="mailto:teachlikeaninja@gmail.com">teachlikeaninja@gmail.com</a> Twitter: @teachlikeaninja Instagram: @teachlikeaninja

Episode 28: Amy Hillman and the Saturday Scholars Program

Montez Willis

Ashford Collins

In this episode I interview Ashford Collins and Montez Willis, two of the organizers of the Hope Walk in Olathe. They share about the origins of the event and why it’s so important to open up a dialogue. For more information about this podcast check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comEmail me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.comTwitter: @teachlikeaninjaInstagram: @teachlikeaninja

In this episode I interview Ashford Collins and Montez Willis, two of the organizers of the Hope Walk in Olathe. They share about the origins of the event and why it’s so important to open up a dialogue. For more information about this podcast check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Email me: <a href="mailto:teachlikeaninja@gmail.com">teachlikeaninja@gmail.com</a> Twitter: @teachlikeaninja Instagram: @teachlikeaninja

37: The Hope Walk with Ashford Collins and Montez Willis

In this episode I wrap up the 2018-19 school year. For more information about this podcast check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comEmail me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.comTwitter: @teachlikeaninjaInstagram: @teachlikeaninja

In this episode I wrap up the 2018-19 school year. For more information about this podcast check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Email me: <a href="mailto:teachlikeaninja@gmail.com">teachlikeaninja@gmail.com</a> Twitter: @teachlikeaninja Instagram: @teachlikeaninja

35: Final Episode of 2018-2019

Beth Dean

In this episode from last fall I interviewed Beth Dean about how Santa Fe Trail Middle School is using an entire block of class each week to give students some great experiences, elective teachers the opportunity to meet with specific groups of students, and all teachers the opportunity to extend and enrich the learning the students are doing throughout the week.Follow Beth Dean on Twitter: @bdeansfSanta Fe Trail Middle School Theater: @sfttheatreSanta Fe Trail Middle School Dance Team: @sftstormFor more information at: https://mrstockrocks.comFollow me on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja and @mrstockrocks

In this episode from last fall I interviewed Beth Dean about how Santa Fe Trail Middle School is using an entire block of class each week to give students some great experiences, elective teachers the opportunity to meet with specific groups of students, and all teachers the opportunity to extend and enrich the learning the students are doing throughout the week. Follow Beth Dean on Twitter: @bdeansf Santa Fe Trail Middle School Theater: @sfttheatre Santa Fe Trail Middle School Dance Team: @sftstorm For more information at: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Follow me on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja and @mrstockrocks

Repost Episode 5: Beth Dean and the use of Flex Time

Listen in to this recording from my session Tell YOUR story from the MACE conference last week.For more information check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.com

Listen in to this recording from my session Tell YOUR story from the MACE conference last week. For more information check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a>

Episode 24: Tell YOUR Story Live from MACE

In this episode I share all about the importance of self-care for teachers. Check it out!For more information about this podcast check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comEmail me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.comTwitter: @teachlikeaninjaInstagram: @teachlikeaninja

In this episode I share all about the importance of self-care for teachers. Check it out! For more information about this podcast check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Email me: <a href="mailto:teachlikeaninja@gmail.com">teachlikeaninja@gmail.com</a> Twitter: @teachlikeaninja Instagram: @teachlikeaninja

Episode 26: Take some time for yourself

Jay Scott

Here is a repost of an interview I did with Jay Scott last fall:In this episode I interviewed the one and only Jay Scott, our secondary education guide to this whole ReDesign process. Hear a little of his background, his advice to schools starting out this redesign process and the importance of the “safe enough to try” philosophy.For more information about your host check out: https://mrstockrocks.comFollow me: @teachlikeaninja and @mrstockrocks

Here is a repost of an interview I did with Jay Scott last fall: In this episode I interviewed the one and only Jay Scott, our secondary education guide to this whole ReDesign process. Hear a little of his background, his advice to schools starting out this redesign process and the importance of the “safe enough to try” philosophy. For more information about your host check out: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Follow me: @teachlikeaninja and @mrstockrocks

Repost: Episode 8- An interview with Jay Scott

Ashley Kappleman

Eli Svaty

In this episode from last fall I interviewed Ashley Kappelmann and Eli Svaty about their efforts to redesign Liberal High School. They are doing some amazing things including some unique course offerings and a flex mod schedule.Follow Ashley on Twitter: @ashleykappelmannFor more information on Liberal High School check out: https://lhs.usd480.net/Or contact Liberal High School: Email: ashley.kappelman@usd480.net Phone: 620-604-1200For more information about your host check out: https://mrstockrocks.comFollow me: @teachlikeaninja and @mrstockrocks

In this episode from last fall I interviewed Ashley Kappelmann and Eli Svaty about their efforts to redesign Liberal High School. They are doing some amazing things including some unique course offerings and a flex mod schedule. Follow Ashley on Twitter: @ashleykappelmann For more information on Liberal High School check out: <a href="https://lhs.usd480.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://lhs.usd480.net/</a> Or contact Liberal High School: Email: <a href="mailto:ashley.kappelman@usd480.net">ashley.kappelman@usd480.net</a> Phone: 620-604-1200 For more information about your host check out: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Follow me: @teachlikeaninja and @mrstockrocks

Repost Episode 6: Ashley Kappleman and Eli Svaty, Liberal High School

Sharon Kuchinski

In this episode I interviewed Sharon Kuchinski, social studies teacher from Leavenworth High School about launching their redesign plans in the Gemini phase of redesign and her experiences on the 2019 Teacher of the Year team.Follow Sharon on Twitter: @SKuchinskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KTOY2019/For more information about this podcast check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.comEmail me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.comTwitter: @teachlikeaninjaInstagram: @teachlikeaninja

In this episode I interviewed Sharon Kuchinski, social studies teacher from Leavenworth High School about launching their redesign plans in the Gemini phase of redesign and her experiences on the 2019 Teacher of the Year team. Follow Sharon on Twitter: @SKuchinski Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KTOY2019/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/KTOY2019/</a> For more information about this podcast check out my website: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com</a> Email me: <a href="mailto:teachlikeaninja@gmail.com">teachlikeaninja@gmail.com</a> Twitter: @teachlikeaninja Instagram: @teachlikeaninja

38- Sharon Kuchinski

This is a repost of an episode from the beginning of the school year where I give you a Pep Talk. You can do this ReDesign thing. I believe in you!For more info check out: https://mrstockrocks.com/Follow me:Twitter: @teachlikeaninjaInstagram: @teachlikeaninjaEmail Me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.com

This is a repost of an episode from the beginning of the school year where I give you a Pep Talk. You can do this ReDesign thing. I believe in you! For more info check out: <a href="https://mrstockrocks.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://mrstockrocks.com/</a> Follow me: Twitter: @teachlikeaninja Instagram: @teachlikeaninja Email Me: <a href="mailto:teachlikeaninja@gmail.com">teachlikeaninja@gmail.com</a>

Repost Episode 7: A Pep Talk

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