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
I Love Public Schools: How Stories Can Create Change
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Sally Nellson, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, about capturing and sharing the stories of what happens every day …
Educators as First Responders with Dr. Deborah Offner
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Deborah Offner, who brings more than 2 decades of experience in schools and colleges as a classroom teacher, counsel…
Sustainable Habits for College and Career Readiness: The Secrets to Success with Elizabeth West
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Elizabeth West, CEO of EWC Consulting about helping students build sustainable habits in high school to help prepare for …
Teaching Science Through Storytelling with Kathy Joseph
Join host Kristy Houle as she talks with physicist and host of the popular YouTube channel Kathy Loves Physics, Kathy Joseph. Kathy has spent decades researching over 400 years of scientific history …
How to Solve the Literacy Crisis with Matt Bardin
According to literacy expert Matt Bardin, studies show that only 13% of American adults can read complex texts, and more than half read below a 6th grade level, but Matt is on a mission to change tha…
Preparing Your Child to Thrive with Dr. Jen Forristal- Author of The Umbrella Effect: Your Guide to Raising Strong, Adaptable Kids in a Stressful World
In this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast join host Kristy Houle as she talks with author and founder of The Umbrella Project about what kids really need as they learn to navigate the ups and …
How to Prepare Students for the Future and Not the Past
Jeff Utecht is an educational technology consultant, educator, and author. He holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Technology as well as his administrative certificat…
Getting Your Students Jazzed Up About History: A Conversation with Gary Hubb
Gary Hubb is the Managing Partner for the new streaming video service, HistoryFix.com, which he began with his partner Will Eichler to provide exciting history videos seen from a different point of v…
Powering the Teaching Profession: Ideas for New Teachers and Education Change Makers
In this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Mark David Milliron about preparing new teachers for a career in education and all the challenges that come with the …
Teaching Students Creativity as a Human Superpower: A Conversation with Michaell Magrutsche
Michaell Magrutsche is an Austrian-Californian multimedia artist, educator, and an author of five art-related books. Michaell believes in a student’s untapped human abilities, especially our truth co…
Using Online Learning Platforms for Student Engagement with Shaunak Roy
Shaunak Roy is the Founder and CEO of Yellowdig, a community-driven active learning platform with a mission to transform every classroom into an active, social, and experiential learning community. P…
Communities Making a Difference: Emerson Electric and Urban League of St. Louis
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle sits down with Akberet Boykin Farr, Vice President of Diversity and Social Responsibility for Emerson Electric and Dr. Gwen Diggs, V…
St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature: A Conversation with Julius B. Anthony
Julius B. Anthony is the president of the St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature. His organization is changing the lives of Black boys and girls by sharing books with characters that look l…
Culture to the Max: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Practice
Education PowerED presents educators with a powerful new set of Culturally Responsive Teaching standards that can be used by teachers and administrators to counter institutionalized racism and white …
At Home Author with Vicky Weber
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle chats with Vicky Weber. Vicky Weber is a musician and an elementary educator with a love for children’s literature. As a Puerto Ric…
Bobby Norfolk: Bringing Adventures to Life in the Classroom
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle chats with internationally-recognized teaching and recording artist, actor, TV host, and storyteller, Bobby Norfolk. Bobby’s innat…
Engaging and Educating Through Children’s Literature: A Conversation with Lori Orlinsky and Alysson Bourque
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle chats with a pair of popular children’s book authors: Lori Orlinsky and Alysson Bourque.
Lori Orlinsky is CDC-certified in Bully Prev…
Learn How to Listen to Your Tiny Ninja: A Conversation with Sasha Graham
Sasha Graham is the founder of Tiny Ninja Books and is the author of Milo Does Not Like Mornings, and Whitney Wins Everything. Sasha is a former executive at the Walt Disney Studios and her writing h…
Recess to Reset: A Conversation with Sandy Joy Weston
Sandy Joy Weston is a keynote speaker, international podcaster, 3x published author, and entrepreneur, who has owned and operated health and wellness companies over 30 years. She became the first fem…
HOMEWORKS! Part 3: Attendance, Academics and Behavior – It’s All Connected
In the last session of this 3-part series with the HOMEWORKS! organization we focus our discussion on the links between attendance, academics, and student behavior in the school setting. Founder Kar…