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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.

K-12 Education Arts
Update frequency
every 11 days
Average duration
30 minutes
Episodes
142
Years Active
2019 - 2023
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Episode #72: Drop Kick the Drama: A Conversation with Madonna Hanna

Episode #72: Drop Kick the Drama: A Conversation with Madonna Hanna

This is episode #72 of "Classroom Matters" by Educate.Today. We are a program dedicated to speaking with some of the most outstanding educators in the nation, covering different topics in the world o…

00:35:50  |   Thu 04 Nov 2021
Episode #71: Buried Beneath: A Conversation with Author, Kelly Hopkins

Episode #71: Buried Beneath: A Conversation with Author, Kelly Hopkins

This is episode #71 of "Classroom Matters" by Educate.Today.  

On this episode of Classroom Matters I will be sitting down with Kelly Ann Hopkins an author, librarian and teacher who spends her days a…

00:26:08  |   Fri 22 Oct 2021
Episode #70: Life After High School: Are You Ready? A Conversation with Beth and Greg Langston

Episode #70: Life After High School: Are You Ready? A Conversation with Beth and Greg Langston


On today’s episode I will be sitting down with Greg and Beth Langston the founders of College Flight Plan. Greg and Beth Langston have more than 20 years of experience working with students and young…

00:37:58  |   Thu 14 Oct 2021
Episode #69: Good Night, Sleep Tight: A Conversation with The Sleep Lady, Kim West

Episode #69: Good Night, Sleep Tight: A Conversation with The Sleep Lady, Kim West


On today’s episode I will be sitting down with Kim West, best-selling author and family therapist who has been lovingly titled “The Sleep Lady,” In her work as a family therapist and busy mom, Kim dr…

00:25:13  |   Tue 05 Oct 2021
Episode #68: Classroom Management, Then and Now: A Conversation with Dr. Rick Chromey

Episode #68: Classroom Management, Then and Now: A Conversation with Dr. Rick Chromey


On today’s episode I will be sitting down for a second time with Dr. Rick Chromey, the founder and president of MANNA! Educational Services International, a nonprofit organization that serves schools…

00:40:36  |   Thu 30 Sep 2021
Episode #67: Using Social Media to Break Down Barriers and Extend Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls

Episode #67: Using Social Media to Break Down Barriers and Extend Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls


 Steven W. Anderson is a learner, blogger, speaker, educational evangelist, and Dad. As a former teacher and Director of Instructional Technology, he is highly sought after for his expertise in educa…

00:39:51  |   Fri 10 Sep 2021
Episode #66: Motivating Students to Be Productive, Good and Engaged: A Conversation with Dr. Rick Chromey

Episode #66: Motivating Students to Be Productive, Good and Engaged: A Conversation with Dr. Rick Chromey


On today’s episode I will be sitting down with Dr. Rick Chromey, the founder and president of MANNA! Educational Services International, a nonprofit organization that serves schools, churches, and ot…

00:39:19  |   Thu 02 Sep 2021
Episode #65: It’s Gonna Be Ok: A Conversation with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Episode #65: It’s Gonna Be Ok: A Conversation with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge


On today’s episode I will be sitting down with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a mental health trailblazer, founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health, and media expert who is, “changing …

00:56:54  |   Wed 28 Jul 2021
Episode #64: How to Build a Love of Reading: A Conversation with Danny Brassell

Episode #64: How to Build a Love of Reading: A Conversation with Danny Brassell


On today’s episode I will be sitting down with Danny Brassell, A former inner-city teacher and author who is on a mission to bring joy back into education and the workplace by transforming struggling…

00:38:21  |   Fri 23 Jul 2021
Episode #63: Raising Supaman: A Conversation with Nathaniel Turner

Episode #63: Raising Supaman: A Conversation with Nathaniel Turner


On today’s episode I will be sitting down with author and TED speaker Nathaniel Turner, a self-described “Humanity Propulsion Engineer.” Nate is the author of several books, including the children’s …

00:37:37  |   Thu 15 Jul 2021
Episode #62: Chemistry for Kids: A Conversation with Dr. Stephanie Ryan

Episode #62: Chemistry for Kids: A Conversation with Dr. Stephanie Ryan

This is episode #62 of "Classroom Matters" by Educate.Today.  We are a program dedicated to speaking with some of the most outstanding educators in the nation, covering different topics in the world …

00:24:31  |   Thu 08 Jul 2021
Episode #61: Dream It & Do It: A Conversation with Holly Sharp

Episode #61: Dream It & Do It: A Conversation with Holly Sharp

This is episode #61 of "Classroom Matters" by Educate.Today.  We are a program dedicated to speaking with some of the most outstanding educators in the nation, covering different topics in the world …

00:41:25  |   Wed 16 Jun 2021
Episode #60: An Educator’s Guide to Using Your 3 Eyes: A Conversation with Dr. Megan Sweet

Episode #60: An Educator’s Guide to Using Your 3 Eyes: A Conversation with Dr. Megan Sweet


Megan Sweet is an author and systems-thinker who has been in education for more than twenty-five years. She's been a teacher, school administrator, and school district leader.  Megan also has a Docto…

00:38:51  |   Thu 03 Jun 2021
Episode #59: Blueprint4SummerSTL:  A Conversation with Zasmine Johnson

Episode #59: Blueprint4SummerSTL: A Conversation with Zasmine Johnson


Children have been isolated at home for months, staring at screens, and parents are looking to summer camps as a critical opportunity for social interaction, physical activity and enriched learning. …

00:24:34  |   Tue 27 Apr 2021
Episode #58: Can You Hear Me Now? A Conversation with Author Suzanne DeMallie

Episode #58: Can You Hear Me Now? A Conversation with Author Suzanne DeMallie


On today’s episode I will be sitting down with Suzanne DeMallie, who is not only a driving force in the world of educational change, but also a breath of fresh air for parents and educators across th…

00:41:12  |   Wed 14 Apr 2021
Episode #57: What’s Your Musial Moment? A Conversation with Solomon Alexander – St. Louis Sports Commission

Episode #57: What’s Your Musial Moment? A Conversation with Solomon Alexander – St. Louis Sports Commission


Led by Sports Foundation Director Solomon Alexander, the Musial Moments
program was inspired by the life and legacy of the great Stan Musial. The
Musial Moments program was created to help schools and …

00:29:18  |   Thu 01 Apr 2021
Episode #56: Once a Teacher, Always a Teacher? Life After Teaching with Brittany Long

Episode #56: Once a Teacher, Always a Teacher? Life After Teaching with Brittany Long

 On today’s episode I will be sitting down with former educator, Brittany Long as we dive into the topic of how to realize your talents in the teaching world and how to know when to move on. Brittany…

00:26:43  |   Thu 11 Mar 2021
Episode #55: Missouri Teacher of the Year Darrion Cockrell

Episode #55: Missouri Teacher of the Year Darrion Cockrell

Darrion Cockrell joined a gang by age 10, navigated the challenges of the foster care system, struggled to find love and security during his adolescence, but with the help of his teachers became a te…

00:34:46  |   Wed 27 Jan 2021
Episode #54: Maslow Before Bloom: A Conversation with Dr. Bryan Pearlman

Episode #54: Maslow Before Bloom: A Conversation with Dr. Bryan Pearlman


On today’s episode I will be sitting down with Dr. Bryan Pearlman as we dive into the topic of how to meet a student’s human needs before academic needs. Dr. Bryan Pearlman is a veteran educator/scho…

00:32:30  |   Thu 21 Jan 2021
Episode #53: Truly Human Leadership: A Conversation with Bob Chapman

Episode #53: Truly Human Leadership: A Conversation with Bob Chapman


On today’s episode I will be sitting down with Bob Chapman, Chairman and CEO of St. Louis based Barry-Wehmiller. Over the last two decades Bob has dedicated his work and life to creating an environme…

00:43:29  |   Thu 17 Dec 2020
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