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In this episode from Season 2, host Glenn speaks with Lisa Shambaugh about student choice, intrinsic motivation, and the role neuroscience can play in rethinking the admissions process. They discuss how diversity, equity, and belonging intersect with admissions, the limitations of standardized testing, and why student agency should be a greater priority when evaluating applicants. Listen in to…
In this episode from Season 2, host Glenn speaks with Rose Currie about her experience as a student intern at the academy. They discuss the importance of her relationship with teachers, how well teachers should know their students, ways to incorporate metacognition into student learning, and what makes for a good homework assignment. Listen in to learn why Rose signed up for a summer internship…
There are seasons in a teaching career when the questions shift from "What am I doing in my classroom tomorrow?" to "Who am I becoming as an educator, colleague, and human?" In this episode, veteran third-grade teacher, nurse-turned-educator, and new‑teacher mentor Dale Kynoch invites us into that deeper work through the lens of coaching, theorist‑informed practice, and a relentless belief that…
There are conversations in education that challenge not just what we do in classrooms, but how we think about learning itself. Today's conversation with educator, researcher, and The Scaffolding Effect co-author Alex Fairlamb was exactly that kind of conversation. Alex joins us at the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning after a whirlwind stretch of presentations across China, New York,…
Today's guest Kristin Webster taught middle and upper school Latin at St. Andrews for four years and is currently a class dean and Latin teacher at the Nightingale Bamford School in New York City. Kristin has also continued to be a translation group leader at the CTTL'S Annual Science of Teaching and School Leadership Academy, and authored an article for volume four of Think Differently and Eeeply…
Today host Glenn Whitman talks about practical instructional design with instructional coach Gene Tavernetti. Reading to learn has been an integral part of both of their journeys and they co-authored the article "Let's Talk More About Instructional Design (and the science of learning)." Gene is also the author of the book "Teach Fast: Focused Adaptable Structured Teaching." In this episode, we…
It is rare to have St. Andrews students on the podcast, so one of today's guests is a special addition. Daphne is a St. Andrews language teacher and a returning guest on the podcast. In this episode, Daphne brings one of her students along to rethink the concept of homework. We talk about the ways that teachers can promote collective efficacy through homework assignments and what makes a good or…
Sean Hurney has been the athletic trainer at St. Andrews for over 24 years. In this episode, we discuss his article, "Taking Care of the Whole Student Athlete," and Sean shares what he has learned during his career and how his outlook has changed over time. We also discuss factors that can impact student-athletes off the playing field and how AI has affected athletic trainers. "The injury data is…
Right now, everything is about AI, so today, we hear from Ryan Marklewitz. Ryan teaches middle school science and sports. In this interview, we discuss Ryan's article, "Teacher Aide, Not Teacher Replacement: Artificial Intelligence Tools' Impact on Teaching and Learning." Ryan shares how AI can support student learning and where the technology still needs work. Listen to this episode to learn…
Daphne Clyburn is a Spanish teacher and the head of the CTTL's language department. She is also a pivotal member of the Science of Teaching and School Leadership Academy translation group team. In this episode, we discuss Daphne's article, Empathy Interviews: Making Space for Student Voices. We also discuss the importance of incorporating choice and play into the classroom. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK…
