Season 1

Dec. 31, 2023

A Retrospective: Part II

A Retrospective (Part II): This is part two of a two part series that will serve as a finale to this inaugural season. Anthony and I return for a few thoughts more... and at the end of the episode, we …

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Dec. 7, 2023

A Retrospective: Part I

A Retrospective (Part I): This is part one of a two part series that will serve as a finale to this inaugural season. And I am also thrilled that the founding guest of this podcast, Anthony, makes his return. together …

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Aug. 15, 2023

Anjali: The Thief of Joy

The Thief of Joy: With the intention of bookending this first season of the show, I am excited to take the opportunity to reflect on all of the conversations in an episode coming up very soon. A finale of sorts …

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May 21, 2023

Serena: Say Yes!

As a film and media teacher, I have always enjoyed working with creative students, and I was excited to make student creativity a focus of an episode. Today, Serena joins the podcast. If you had Serena as a student, you …

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April 20, 2023

Greg: Here's Greg with the Weather

"When you come across a weatherman in white sneakers, be kind." Out in Colorado, surrounded by mountain views, is one of the country's fastest growing cities. And if you ever find yourself in Denver, either permanently or for...

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March 11, 2023

Kat: Meet Them Where They Are

Meet Them Where They Are: Today, Kat joins the podcast… Kat is a dynamic, energetic personality, with a background in both history and psychology. She’s now in graduate school seeking a degree in school counseling, but when K...

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Feb. 11, 2023

Ray: No Kindness Too Soon

No Kindness Too Soon: Today, Ray joins the podcast… Ray was a thoughtful student, always looking to have meaningful conversations. Whether it was about content within class, or about conversations beyond the classroom, I appr...

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Dec. 11, 2022

Lauren: Reframing Failure

Reframing Failure: Today, Lauren joins the podcast...Lauren is described by all as a kind and passionate student. Lauren spent her time in high school participating in a number of activities, and then, when in college, Lauren...

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Nov. 10, 2022

Mitch: The Voice of Reason

The Voice of Reason: Today, we are joined by Mitch… Mitch was a fierce participant in one of my favorite classes of my career. A thoughtful, engaging, genuine participant who raised the nature of debate in the classroom, and ...

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Oct. 10, 2022

Colleen: The Go-To Student

The Go-To: Today, we speak with Colleen… a perennial powerhouse in the arts program, and a thoughtful, successful student academically. I worked closely with Colleen on a number of important projects in high school, and had t...

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Sept. 11, 2022

Anthony: The Spotlight

The Spotlight: Speaking with Students kicks off with inaugural guest, Anthony, as I hope to get his perspective on what it is like to step into the spotlight at such a young age. Anthony was a wonderful student from the …

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