The Out of the Trenches Podcast

Episode #241: Brian Zevotek

As a 25+ year veteran teacher, Brian has served many roles from Middle School Science teacher to Department Chair, Instructional Technology Specialist, STEM Coach, and PBL Coach. In 2012, he was one of ten teachers honored as National Teacher Innovators by PBS and The Henry Ford Foundation. He became a two-time author in April 2022 with his new book, "Recalculating!" and his other book, "Nothing More" (a 40- day devotional). He's always considered himself a lead learner. Half comedian, half philosopher, he tries to make his events fun and impacting. The best trojan horse for reflection is comedy. He lives by the thought, "Until you have engagement, you have nothing!" He loves helping people, but teachers hold a special place in his heart. He’s here for you! Was/still is in youth ministry for 20+ yrs.

Find Brian online: @ClassKicker and www.Kicksandclass.com

He also does PD on TikTok.

Episode #240: Kim Hamer

On April 16, 2009, Kim Hamer watched her 44-yr-old husband take his last breath. During his illness and after his death, she was amazed by the helpful ways their coworkers, bosses, friends, and family supported them. Kim started calling their kind actions "acts of love". After the death of her husband, Kim, an HR leader, noticed how little guidance leaders received when navigating cancer, health crises, or the death of a team member. She knew their lack of knowledge negatively affected morale, employee engagement, and productivity. She set out to change that. Combining her personal experience with her professional knowledge and leadership skills, Kim launched her business to support leaders and coworkers when cancer (or any health crisis) affects a team member.

Find Kim online: Website: https://www.100actsoflove.com/whatnot...

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/100actsoflove/

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimthamer Live Chats: Thurs 12 PST Book: https://www.100actsoflove.com/shop

 

Episode #239: Vicki Wilson

Vicki Wilson is an educator, serving children and the field for over 28 years as a teacher and principal. She is passionate about education and strive to make it better every day. She is particularly interested in educator learning, leadership, organizational change, progressive and innovative practices in education, and leveraging best practices at school to make an improvement so that all students get the best possible education. She recently retired from the principalship of Monroe Elementary School in Wyandotte, Michigan. 

In 2020, she Published Lead With Instructional Rounds: Creating a Culture of Professional Learning, a Lead Like a Pirate Guidebook, with Dave Burgess Consulting. In 2021, she was part of a 100-author collaboration to write 100 No-Nonsense Things That All Teachers Should Stop Doing and the newly released 100 No-Nonsense Things That All Administrators Should Stop Doing, both published by Pushing Boundaries Consulting. She enjoys connecting with a professional learning network (PLN) through Twitter, Twitter chats, blogs, and events.

Find Vicki online: www.vickiwilson.org Twitter @vickilwilson5

Episode #238: Dr. Dan Kreiness

Dr. Dan Kreiness is an instructional leader, podcast host, author, and speaker. Dr. Kreiness has worked in education for over 17 years as a school administrator, instructional coach, intervention specialist, and classroom teacher while working in districts in the New York City metro area in New York and Connecticut. Dr. Kreiness holds a doctorate degree in leadership and master’s degrees in adolescent education and educational leadership. His original research and dissertation is called “Transformational Leadership to Inspire Growth Mindset in Classroom Teachers.” Dr. Kreiness hosts the popular Leader of Learning podcast which can be found on all podcast apps and music streaming services and was ranked #7 on Feedspot’s list of the Best 35 Educational Leadership Podcasts. Dr. Kreiness is also a published author, having contributed chapters to 100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL School Leaders Should STOP Doing, 100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL Teachers Should STOP Doing, Edumatch Snapshot in Education (2017) Volume 2: Professional Practice and The EduMatch Teacher’s Recipe Guide: Survive and Thrive in the Kitchen and Beyond. He is currently under contract with Edumatch Publishing to publish a solo book.

Find Dan online: www.dankreiness.com www.leaderoflearning.com

IG, Linkedin, Twitter, TicToc @dr_kreiness

Episode #237: Suzanne Dailey

Suzanne Dailey is an instructional coach in the Central Bucks School District, where she has the honor and joy of working with over 600 elementary teachers and 9,000 students. She teaches model lessons, facilitates professional development sessions, and mentors teachers to be the best for the students in front of them.   Suzanne is Nationally Board Certified, a fellow of the National Writing Project, and has a Masters Degree in Reading. She is dedicated to nurturing and developing the whole child and teacher and presents these topics at a local, state and national level. Suzanne is the author of Teach Happier this School Year: 40 Weeks of Inspiration & Reflection and the host of the popular weekly podcast, Teach Happier.

Find Suzanne find online: www.suzannedailey.com Twitter: @daileysuzanne

 

Episode #236: Dr. Matthew Downing

Dr. Matthew Downing is an experienced educator currently working as a K-12 Supervisor of Online Learning in a large public school district. Dr. Downing is passionate about fostering innovative educational opportunities for teachers and students. He does that through thoughtful hands-on learning experiences. On top of that, Dr. Downing is considering ways to move education forward.

Check him out at https://divingdeepedu.libsyn.com/ or @divingdeepedu, his main social network used is LinkedIn where he has links & resources.

Episode #235: Erin Healey

Erin Healey is a dedicated and passionate advocate for education. After teaching in the secondary classroom for five years, Erin’s constant determination to seek out best practices and lead with vision led her to a Masters in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Education Technology, and a leadership role as an Instructional Systems Coach at Portsmouth High School. Erin currently continues her work in large-scale education innovations as the Speakers Network Manager for the Teach Better Team; a national network that strives to make the entire education system “better today than it was yesterday, and better tomorrow than it is today”. Find Erin online: @mrserinhealy on all social media, Twitter/FB/IG TB speakers network- link @yesirorg

Episode #234: Hedreich Nicols

 Hedreich Nicols an author and educational consultant helping teachers and districts amplify the voices of all students. With her Solution Tree title, Finding Your Blind Spots: 8 Guiding Principles to Overcome Implicit Bias in Teaching, Hedreich combines her experience as a “One Black Friend” and educator with academic research and pedagogical strategies to ensure that educators have the skills and knowledge they need to create more equitable classrooms and campuses. Her 5 social justice titles with Cherry Lake Publishing further support these goals in the classroom. Her workshops and courses are highly sought after because she sees it as her mission to promote unity, even when teaching on topics considered divisive.

Find Hedreich online: https://facebook.com/hedreich.nichols

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Hedreich (to find links to SMALLBITES BY HEDREICH NICHOLS, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok)

Episode #233: Jeff Utecht

Jeff Utecht is an educator, consultant, podcaster and author. In his heart he will always be a 4th grade teacher. Jeff has been a keynote speaker and presenter for the past 13 years having presented in 20 different countries and has helped to upskill more than 50,000 educators. Jeff's passion and purpose to prepare students for their future, not our past drives his love for learning and education.

Find Jeff online: http://www.jeffutecht.com/

Social: @jutecht on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok Listen to his podcast Shifting Schools: https://pod.link/185888113

 

Episode #232: Gregg Goodhart

Gregg Goodhart is a pioneer in translating research science to learning superior achievement in the classroom, boardroom, and anything else. A recovering high school music teacher, he found within teaching music the fundamental principles that allow for accelerated improvement commonly referred to as talent. This was a result of serious interest in, and study of, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience and psychology that teachers are not taught in teacher training programs. Using his teaching as a lab to experiment with these ideas he developed unique expertise in explaining to anyone the elements needed to reach any level of success with any skill that is desired. He occupies a singular place as a translator between the research and practical use in our lives. You won’t hear about these things the way he presents them anywhere else. What is actually possible in our own achievement is mind-blowing - no 'talent' necessary.

Find Gregg online: https://www.crackingthetalentcode.us or www.gregggodhart.com @TheLEarningCoach on FB, @ArtandScienceof Practicing Solutions private FB group as well. On IG too.