Teaching Champions
The Teaching Champions Podcast is dedicated to inspiring and bringing joy to educators who are serving others each and every day.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 242
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Legacy of Learning with Meghan Lawson
In this episode Meghan Lawson shares strategies that can help educators navigate the school year. Meghan has worked in all levels of K-12 education as a teacher, school administrator, district admin…
Relationships, Mentorship, and the power of PURPLE with Adam Stolzer
In this episode principal Adam Stolzer discusses the importance of relationships, mentors, the energy that we share, and so much more.
Topics Discussed:
1. Look, learn, and listen.
2. Be intentional w…
Connecting, Celebrating, and Being What Our Students Need with Arick Close
In this episode 3rd grade teacher Arick Close goes into detail how he creates deep connections with his students, ways in which he celebrates them, and different mindsets that can benefit all educat…
Feedback, Driving Questions, and Intentional Acts of Kindness
In this episode we dive into lessons learned from three past guests and how they can positively impact our teaching.
Perspective, Balance, and The Principal's Journey with Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket
In this episode Dr. Rachel Edoho - Eket shares lessons learned from being a high level athlete, a teacher, and an administrator.
Topics covered:
1. College athletics can be very humbling.
2. College c…
The Words We Speak, Appreciation, and Belief
This is a solo episode where I dive into some thoughts that have been running through my mind recently. There are three important reflections on the words we speak and the impact that we have on othe…
Growing Creative Thinkers with Jason Blair
In this episode we are joined by Jason Blair. He has been an art educator at the primary level for over 20 years. He is the teacher leader in residence at the Columbus Museum of Art and he is working…
Have a Better School Year Using These 3 Strategies
This episode dives into three easy ways that you can make it a better school year for yourself.
The Power of Showing Up
This episode is a throwback to when the podcast very first started. It originally aired in January of 2021. The message that was shared then remains true today!
Gratitude, Small Shifts, and Teaching Happier with Suzanne Dailey
In this episode Suzanne Dailey dives into different tools and strategies that we can use to help stay a healthy mental space throughout the school year.
Topics discussed:
1. What do I need to do to kn…
Stay Motivated This School Year With These Five Tips
As the school year starts up many educators have a sense of excitement and are ready to get the school year on its way. However, after several weeks everyone settles in to the daily grind and that mo…
Self Regulate, Empower, and Middle School Superpowers with Phyllis Fagell
In this episode we are joined by Phyllis Fagel. Phyllis is a school counselor, she’s has a private practice serving teens and adults, she a journalist making frequent contributions to the Washington …
Creating Successful Classrooms through Clarity and Expectations with Jeffrey Pax
Today we are joined by Jeffrey Pax. He is a children’s author who has taught special ed pre-K and a middle school self-contained program. He lives in Savannah, GA and is also an Army Reservist. His p…
Striving, Thriving, and Making an Impact with Dr. Joy Karavedas
Today we are joined by Dr. Joy Karavedas. She has 25 plus years of executive level leadership in independent schools and nonprofits. She holds a doctorate in organizational leadership and teachers co…
Connecting with Parents, Student Mentoring and the Back to School Virtual Bash with Kyle Hill
In this conversation Kyle Hill talks about ways that we can strengthen bonds with parents, he talks about the importance of connection and transparency, the value of student mentoring, and so much mo…
Listening, Celebrating, and Leading with SWAG with Dominic Armano
Today’s guest is Domonic Armano. He is a proud educator, an innovative principal a speaker, author, and most importantly a loving husband and father. Over the course of his career, Dominic has served…
5 Lessons Learned From the School Year
Every school year holds lessons. It is important that we reflect back on these lessons so that we can grow and become better educators.
Storytelling, Moviemaking, and an Engaged Classroom with Jessica Pack
Today we are joined by Jessica Pack. She has taught middle school for 18 years. She was the 2014 California Teacher of the Year. She has continually worked to redefine what learning looks like in her…
Deficits, Belonging, and Lessons Learned Over 40 Years in Education with Martin Silverman
Today's episode is with Martin Silverman. He is a father, grandfather, husband, and long-time educator in beautiful San Antonio, Texas. He is committed to providing the best educational experience …
Feedback, Classroom Culture, and Front Loading Skills with Dr. Rachel Cullen
In this episode Dr. Rachel Cullen shares ways that we can make feedback more effective in our classrooms and how we can create a culture where the students seek out feedback. She discusses how to cre…