The Teacher's Pep Rally
Welcome to the Teacher's Pep Rally. We often find ourselves having so many conversations about work and the education system that we thought it might be something you want to talk about too. Sometimes we peak behind the curtain to reveal the hard truths and struggles but this space is mostly to lift each other up, collaborate, and celebrate. So put on your spirit wear and grab a bleacher. Let's talk about life and learning!
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
S5 E70: Journey to Grateful with Tim Bigonia
Our guest, Tim Bigonia, wears many hats. He is a Creative Director and has taught graphic design/computer graphics for over 22 years at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Tim shares his famil…
S5 E69: Gaming SEL with Matt Farber
Matt Farber is an associate professor at the University of Northern Colorado where he directs the Gaming SEL Lab. His passion and research merge between game-based learning and social & emotional lea…
S5 E68: Lessons from the Lunch Lady Wendy Garman
Our guest today is the true example of supporting culture and valuing relationships in a school. Wendy Garman has 14 years experience as a school cafeteria employee in an elementary kitchen and 10 of…
S5 E67: Self-Awareness with Angie Robinson
We welcomed a friend and guest, Angie Robinson. She is a certified life coach for leaders and a talent development expert who guides leaders and teams in understanding themselves and others in a way …
S5 E66: Back to School 2022
We're back! The TPR crew is so happy to be back together. We share what we have been up to over the summer break and what we look forward to this year. Our mindset points to growth, advocacy, and joy…
S4 E65: Getting Ready for Summer Break
Join our conversation as we get ready for a long overdue summer break. The TPR Crew takes time to share stories about our teachers and mentors who have inspired us. We talk about all of the amazing g…
S4 E64: Being THAT TEACHER with VaLarie Humphrey
S4 E63: Education and Innovation in Programs for Culinary & Pastry Arts
You don't want to listen to this episode hungry. Join our conversation with educators, chefs, and leaders in the culinary and pastry arts. Kirk Bachmann is the president of the Boulder campus of Augu…
S4 E62: Playing in the Sandbox with Geology Professor Alex Ullrich
S4 E61: Leading Change with Dr. Donald Addison II
Our guest, Dr. Donald Addison II, has the true educator's spirit. He inspires us to think about leading and supporting change not just with data (qualitative) but also with our mind and hearts (quant…
S4 E60: Bringing Disney Magic into the Classroom with Howie DiBlasi and Ryan Boeckman
S4 E59: A Sea of Troubles: Pairing Literary and Informational Texts to Address Social Inequality
Our guests Elizabeth and Bill James are both authors and teachers who come to us to discuss their latest book A Sea of Troubles: Pairing Literary and Informational Texts to Address Social Inequality.…
S4 E58: Using Design Thinking to Find Innovative Solutions in Education
S4 E57: Adding One Little Spark to Your Classroom with Former Imagineer Brian Collins
The TPR crew truly geeked out over our guest's connection to Disney. Brian Collins knows how to personalize an experience. He is a former Disney Imagineer who helped create the magic and stories for …
S4 E56: Using the Force in the ELA Classroom with Dan Z
Our guest, Dan Zehr, from Coffee with Kenobi came back to share with us his experience with the Galactic Star Cruiser at Walt Diseny World. While he was here, we talked about having fun in the classr…
S4 E55: Tips for Inspiration with Coach Donnie Campbell
What an exciting opportunity to speak to the TEACHER and COACH who inspired Apple tv's TED LASSO. He was the head basketball coach for actor Jason Sudeikis when he was a teen. It was such a pleasure …
S4 E54: Halftime with TPR
Join us for a quick check in with Fred, Leticia, Pete, and Erin. We take time to hear what each TPR crew is up to and share our thoughts about the half time show of the BIG GAME. Like most educators,…
S4 E53: Keys to College with Jennifer Schoen and Gina Christ
Our guests have over 65 years combined of experience in education. Both Jen and Gina have a passion for helping first-generation college students get into and graduate from college. Our conversation …
S4 E52: Garner Holt's Education through Imagination
Our guests have over 25 years of experience in education. Bill Tynan and Sarah Emerson have a passion for supporting students in high levels of achievement, preparation for the 21st century workplace…
S4 E51: Reimagining Education in an Agriculture Secondary School with Candace Cheung
Our guest, Candace Cheung, is the Director of Partnerships & Programs at the STEAD school in Colorado. We talk about the meaning of a true community partnership and building a culture to helps studen…