All Things Education

Katie and Scott ring in the new year with an extension of their previous episode on wellness by talking about the importance and benefits of setting healthy boundaries!  Give this episode a listen and begin to explore what boundaries you have in place for yourself.  Cheers to 2024!

Winter can be the most magical time of year and also the most stressful!  However, practicing wellness can help mitigate that stress so that all of our winter breaks are festive, fun, and relaxing.  In this episode, Scott and Katie discuss the differences between wellness and self-care and suggest some easy-to-implement ideas on how to be well this holiday season.

It's hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is right around the corner.  Scott and Katie discuss why adopting an attitude of gratitude, both in and outside of the classroom, is so important this holiday season and frankly all year long.  

Taking a risk can be scary, but it can also have huge rewards!  Listen along as Scott and Katie discuss some of the benefits of risk-taking at all ages and stages of life.  We are never too old or too young to try something new - go for it!

Get to the core of learning with Scott and Katie's apple unit!  Apples provide so many transdisciplinary learning opportunities so listen along as Scott and Katie discuss activities based on this fall favorite fruit.

Scott and Katie talk three crucial components that affect the start of a new school year: classroom set-up, classroom management, and parent communication.  Teachers and families should listen along for practical, realistic advice along with etiquette tips and boundary setting suggestions :-)!

Your favorite dynamic duo is back for Season 2 of All Things Education!  Listen along as Mr. Z and Ms. V discuss recent professional changes in their lives, topics and plans for upcoming episodes, recaps of their adventure-filled summers, and of course, their Real Housewives tag lines for the  season ahead!

With summer vacation right around the corner, Katie and Scott discuss some of their favorite summer reads for all ages!  Also, in this final episode of Season 1, they look back on  past episodes and recap all that they have learned throughout the process of bringing this podcast, All Things Education, to life!

One amazing aspect of being a teacher is the friendships you form with your colleagues.  To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, Katie and Scott sit down with one of their favorite teachers, former colleague, and friend Mrs. Lowe to reminisce and share memories of their good times teaching together.

One of the most commonly used acronyms in the world of education is IEP.  What does it stand for?  Why should you know about it?  Listen along as Scott and Katie provide a crash course in all things about an Individualized Education Program or IEP.

April 22nd is the day people all over the world celebrate Earth Day!  Join Scott and Katie as they discuss simple, fun, and engaging ways everyone can do their part to reduce their carbon footprint.  Protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility, and even the smallest of changes in your daily lives can make a big impact!  

Spring break is coming at a good time because students of all ages are feeling stressed to the max and need a well-deserved break.  Listen along as Scott and Katie examine the reasons why today's young people feel so overwhelmed and hear from Licensed Professional Counselor, Taylor Wisowaty, to understand how parents and teachers can be a support for kids during these stressful times.

Have an upcoming job interview?  Do yourself a favor and listen to this episode!  Katie and Scott sit down with Mr. Domovic, a former Chicago Public School principal with over 28 years of experience, to get his insight and tips on how to make your next interview a success!

It's that time of year when we could all use a pick-me-up.  Winter is dragging, work feels endless, and, if you're a teacher, your classroom has been through the wringer of depleted supplies, illnesses, lice, and more.  We all need a break!  But alas, we must push on.  In this episode, Scott and Katie share what keeps them going and why they continue to show up each day.

Museums have so much educational power for all types of patrons during a variety of visits.  Whether you are looking for a day out with the family, a great spot for a hot date with a new beau, or how to use museum resources with students in your classroom, Scott and Katie dive into it all in this episode.

Scott and Katie discuss how to plan and execute a chaos-free classroom party (or any party for that matter) to eliminate stress and maximize fun, authentic learning.

In this pilot episode, get to know Mr. Z and Ms. V (or Scott and Katie) on a professional and personal level.  They will share about who they are, how they got here, and what you can expect in future episodes of All Things Education.