Classroom Matters
The Classroom Matters podcast aims to tell the stories and share the experiences of K-12 educators and the reality of our education system. Join Kristy Houle, former teacher, assistant principal and principal as she talks with a wide variety of fascinating people on important and interesting educational topics.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 142
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2023
How to Create a Collaborative Culture with Stephanie Gregson
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Stephanie Gregson who currently serves as the Deputy Executive Director for the California Collaborative for Educatio…
Getting Organized in the Classroom: A Conversation with Dr. Frank Buck
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Frank Buck, author of Get Organized!: Time Management for School Leaders and Get Organized Digitally!: The Educator's…
Against All Odds: A Conversation with Kevo Aregbe
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with accomplished artist, Kevo Aregbe. Kevo holds a master’s degree in fine arts and his art ranges from painting to theater …
A Revolution in Teaching Business and Economics
On today’s episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with author, executive, angel investor, and lifelong student of markets John Foster about the importance of teaching stude…
Digital Wellness in the Learning Environment
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Gwenyth Jackaway about the impact of technology on student development and how to monitor digital wellness you’re yo…
Creating the Calm Classroom with Caylee Carullo
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks Caylee Carullo about how to help educators put an end to misbehavior. She’s been featured on Fox News for her positive behav…
Hacking Teacher Happiness: The Five Habits of the Least Stressed and Most Empowered Teachers
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Grace Stevens about teacher burnout and how to create positive habits for a healthy mindset. Grace is a former corporat…
Helping Teachers Thrive Through Creative Thinking
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Katie Trowbridge about how to effectively incorporate creative and critical thinking skills into the educational environ…
Strategies and Resources to Help Children Identify and Process Emotions
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Jessica Sinarski, licensed professional counselor of mental health, educator, and speaker about helping children identif…
Planting the Seeds of Resilience with Kathy Magnusson
Your Child Learns Differently, Now What?
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks to cognitive literacy expert Betsy Hill. Betsy is an award-winning educator and co-author of the book “Your Child Learns Dif…
The Sudbury School: Self-Directed Education
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Mae Caratachea, former Co-President of the Saint Louis Sudbury School. The school is based on the principle that we are …
Overcoming Fear and Anxiety Through Creativity with Author David McBee
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with author David McBee. David is passionate about reading, self-improvement, health, the outdoors, and his family. He is a po…
Uniting Curiosity, Wonder and Marvel with Vivienne in Paris
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with author Maria Castellucci Moore, author of the newly released children’s book Vivienne in Paris which follows a young Pari…
Approaching Emergency Preparedness Through a Trauma-Informed Lens with Claire Marie
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with School Emergency Management Expert, Trauma Informed Practices Consultant, and former Reserve Law Enforcement Officer, Cla…
A Week with Waffles: A Conversation with Author Tom Speicher
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with award-winning writer and video producer Tom Speicher. His book, “A Week with Waffles” is a beautifully illustrated chil…
How Project Based Learning is Changing the World of Education
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Ryan Steuer, founder of Magnify Learning, a PBL professional development organization that equips educators to engage le…
Neurodiversity in Education with Bryson Tarbet
Bryson Tarbet is a PreK-6th grade general music teacher just outside of Columbus, Ohio. He spent his first year out of college as part of an elementary school intervention team where he fell in lov…
Why Learning Disability is a Social Justice Issue with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh, an educational therapist and learning rights advocate based in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Pirayesh has spent…
My Invisible Father: A Conversation with Author Jaer Armstead-Jones
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with author and educator Jaer Armstead-Jones. Throughout his teaching of reading and writing, he has always had a burning des…