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Authentic Educators
A podcast for teachers, by teachers, about best lessons, favorite classroom moments, and strategies you can use today. Email us at Authenticedpod@gmail.com if you have an idea to share! Find us on: YouTube Apple Podcasts Instagram
Episodes
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45: How Chess Clubs Can Benefit Students w/ Shawn Simmons
What if one of the most valuable learning experiences you could offer students doesn't require a field, a stage, or even a classroom lesson?In this episode…
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44: Trivia Routines
What if 10–15 minutes of trivia could become one of your students’ favorite classroom routines?In this episode of Authentic Educators, Cody and Dave explore a…
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43: Transparency and Modeling with AI w/ Brett Vogelsinger
In this episode of Authentic Educators, Dave and Cody welcome back Brett Vogelsinger to explore a human-centered approach to AI in education. They discuss…
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42: 3 Strategies: Annotations, Engagement, and Transitions
Cody and Dave talk about three strategies you can use today.CreditsHosts: David Brown & Cody CrookeProduced by: Authentic Educators - David Brown & Cody…
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41: Completing the Stress Cycle w/ Vimbo Watson
Teacher burnout is real—but understanding how stress works may be the first step toward managing it. In this episode of Authentic Educators, Dave and Cody sit…
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40: Season 2 Reflection
Cody and Dave sit down and reflect on season 2 and 2 years of making Authentic Educators.
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39: Invitations and Expectations w/ Cornelius Minor
There’s something exciting about opening an invitation and looking ahead to an experience that matters. In education, that same feeling can shape the way…
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38: Navigating Trauma w/ Mark O’Brien
Tragedy can bring some of the most painful moments in a person’s life. Some people know this all too well. In this week’s episode of Authentic Educators, we…
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37: Always Measure Backwards w/ Anthony Scornaienchi
On this episode of Authentic Educators, Cody and Dave sit down with Anthony Scornaienchi, a Health and Physical Education teacher who brings a powerful mindset…
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36: Knowledge, Skill, and Will Gaps w/ Anthony Benvenuto
Are students struggling to engage or manage their emotions in class? In this episode of Authentic Educators, Cody and Dave sit down with Anthony Benvenuto, who…
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35: Discussing Belonging w/ Dr. Maggie Broderick
We’re wired for connection—belonging isn’t just a nice idea; it’s a fundamental human need. When people feel seen and heard, every part of life improves.. In…
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34: Molecular Literacy / Dr. Colleen Kelley
Many children learn to read, play instruments, or study a second language at a young age—but what about chemistry? In this episode, Cody and Dave speak with…
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33: Teaching Skills in Four Steps w/ Dr. Erin Guidice
Teaching skills to students is relevant from kindergarten through medical school. In this episode, Dave and Cody were joined by Dr. Erin Guidice, Associate…
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32: Two Easy Energizers
Dave and Cody break down two ridiculously simple classroom activities that somehow work incredibly well. One blends Simon Says with Spoons to keep students…
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31: Using Multidimensional Learning for Student Growth
In this episode, Cody shares how he opened the door for students to show their learning in meaningful, multidimensional ways. By encouraging students to make…
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30: Project-Based STEM Opportunities w/ Dr. Ben Finio
All it takes is one pivotal moment in a student’s life to inspire a lifetime of learning or a future vocation. In this episode of Authentic Educators, our…
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29: Seeing People Fully through Service-Learning w/ Rory Pruess
What happens when service-learning stops being an “extra” and becomes the classroom? In this episode of Authentic Educators, we’re joined by Rory Pruess, an…
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28: Using Humor to Improve the Student Experience w/ Jeff Dubin
Classrooms are clearly not comedy shows - but what happens when teachers intentionally bring humor into the learning environment? Jeff Dubin has nearly 30…
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27: Students Take the Lead
What happens when teachers put students in charge? Success? Chaos? In this episode, Cody shares a two-day lesson he uses with his 7th grade ELA class. He…
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26: Empowering student Learners w/ Hannah Knecht
Much of what happens inside a classroom is the result of the opinions and demands of many stakeholders: governments, school boards, administration, and…
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25: Cultural Connections w/ Kayla Angstadt
Culture is where you’re from; it’s also what you create. Kayla Angstadt lives both of these truths—embracing her Pennsylvania Dutch roots while immersing…
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24: Exploring AI (Artificial Intelligence) w/ Melissa Zonin
Artificial intelligence is a topic that’s rapidly changing the world of education. In this episode of Authentic Educators, Dave and Cody are joined by Melissa…
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23: Learning from a Future Teacher w/ Hannah Huddleson
Most of the guests we have interviewed for Authentic Educators are decades into their professional careers. In this episode, Hannah Huddleson, an aspiring…
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22: Trauma Informed Pedagogy w/ Brooke Burgy
Trauma impacts not only how students learn but also how educators teach. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brooke Burgy, an instructional coach whose…
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21: 2 Strategies to Build Community w/ Ben Browand
Students learn best when they feel connected. In our season two premiere, team-building expert Ben Browand shares two quick, fun strategies that help every…
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20: End of Year Reflection
Cody and Dave reflect on season one of the podcast and the school year coming to a close and reflect on the importance of reflection as a practice.
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19: (No) Seating Charts and Vertical Thinking w/ Jo Ann Cawley
What if your classroom didn’t have a traditional seating chart? In this episode, veteran middle school math teacher Jo Ann Cawley shares how she differentiates…
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18: Regulate, Relate, and Reason w/ Katie McLaughlin de Vries
Deregulation can affect anyone—students and adults alike—disrupting focus and derailing the learning process. In this episode, Cody and Dave are joined by…
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17: Poetry Pauses w/ Brett Vogelsinger
April is National Poetry month, but teacher and author Brett Vogelsinger thinks poetry should be read, enjoyed, and utilized as an instructional tool year…
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16: Hot Seat Debate
Society is full of disagreement, and students of all ages need opportunities to practice meaningful debate. In this episode, Cody shares a strategy called Hot…
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15: Storytelling and Authenticity w/ Victoria Short
Victoria Short a retired English teacher and veteran of the U.S. Army. In her 28 years as a teacher she was named Teacher of the Year, taught thousands of…
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14: Engaging Classroom Displays
Purposeful displays like printouts of current events, character maps drawn on whiteboard, or daily stock market updates posted on the wall can create…
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13: Student Autonomy w/ Ken Ehrmann
Autonomy provides students the necessary opportunities to see what they are capable of and learn from their mistakes. Cody and Dave’s conversation with PA…
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12: Reflecting on Feedback
Providing effective feedback is an essential but time-consuming part of being a teacher. Cody and Dave discuss a model of ensuring that students hear their…
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11: Three Total Participation Techniques
Classrooms thrive when every voice is heard and every mind is engaged, but how do we move beyond the handful of hands that always go up? Cody and Dave dive…
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10: Battleship Coordinate Planes w/ Owen Ricciardi and Nick Medaglio
Imagine if the games you played as a child were an active part of your educational experience. In this episode, Owen and Nick, who have teaching and…
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9: You Can Do Hard Things w/ Karen Miller
Karen Miller, a middle school English teacher in Pennsylvania, shares a transformative classroom moment that underscores the importance of teaching students…
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8: Reintroductions w/ Patrick Breshears
Patrick Breshears, a high school history teacher in North Carolina, talks about classroom management and a concept he calls “reintroductions.” You’ve probably…
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7: Reading Routines
Cody and Dave talk about the importance of routines in the classroom and specific reading routines that Dave implements. Dave talks about writer’s notebooks…
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6: Día de Muertos w/ Meghan MacConnell
Cody and Dave interview Meghan MacConnell, a Spanish teacher in suburban Philadelphia with twenty years of teaching experience. She is the department chair and…
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5: SEL w/ Thom Stecher (Part 2)
This is part two of Cody and Dave’s conversation with Thom Stecher. Thom is a nationally recognized motivational speaker and educational consultant who…
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4: SEL w/ Thom Stecher (Part 1)
Cody and Dave are joined by their first guest, Thom Stecher. Thom is a nationally recognized motivational speaker and educational consultant who specializes in…
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3: Mafia
Cody and Dave talk about Cody’s favorite lesson ever, a lesson that he has done in the past to hook his students before reading Arthur Miller’s play, The…
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2: Daily Conferencing
Cody and Dave talk about Cody’s daily conferencing practice. He checks in with a handful of students every day about their lives, their schoolwork, their…
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1: Letter Writing
Cody and Dave talk about letter writing during the first week of school.
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