Do you ever feel like you're spending more time correcting behavior than actually teaching? I've been there. In this episode of The Education Connection, I'm taking a short break from my Writing About Reading series to talk about something that's on every teacher's mind this time of year...classroom procedures. After 20 years in the classroom, I've learned that classroom management doesn't begin with consequences. It begins with intentionally teaching procedures. I'll share the simple three-ste

In this special bonus episode, Chris introduces Dr. Dan Kreiness as the new co-host of SatCast and discusses the podcast's future direction. Together, they reflect on the importance of educator community, collaboration, and lifelong learning while inviting listeners to become active contributors through questions, stories, emails, and voicemail. This episode sets the stage for the official relaunch of SatCast at the beginning of the 2026–2027 school year. Key Topics Discussed Chris announces D

Stop Saving Our Students - Distress Tolerance - FAAF 270 In this 270th episode, I share my reflections from July 27th-31st, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> bit.ly/E270FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 27th: EdTech Bites E300 “The 3 Big Mistakes I Made Over 300 Episodes And The Future”; 10 Minute Teacher Podcast E955 “How to Teach Confident Communicators with Dr. Jeff Bogaczyk” 28th: The EdTech Throwdown E219 “10 Edtech Tools for Stud

Authenticity is the foundation of strong leadership and essential for creating lasting impact. In this episode, I explore the distractions of trends, external opinions, the pressure to fit in, and why chasing these can pull leaders away from their most authentic and powerful selves. I share examples from my experience coaching school leaders and reflect on how the power of authenticity grounds your leadership energy. Find the full episode show notes and transcript here: https://angelakellycoac

How do you teach setting in a way that is simple, meaningful, and easy for young learners to understand? In this episode of The Education Connection, I'm sharing exactly how I teach setting through my Writing About Reading framework. You'll learn my step-by-step routine for introducing the skill with a mentor text, engaging students in meaningful discussions, modeling the writing process, and gradually releasing responsibility so students can complete the activity independently. I'll also expla

It’s Been a One Walk Week - FAAF 269 In this 269th episode, I share my reflections from July 20-24th, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> https://bit.ly/E269FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 24th: The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast E954 “How to Teach About Space in the Classroom with Mark Wagner”; The Easy Edtech Podcast E380 “What is Vibe Coding? A Quick Intro and 5 Ideas for Educators”; The Inspired Athlete S3E17 “The Most Important Words”