Karol Schwartzlander and Judith Hemphill: How to Teach Longevity in Schools
What if schools taught longevity—not just aging? On the latest episode of the podcast, I spoke with Karol Schwartzlander (California Commission on Aging) and Judith Hemphill about why aging belongs in our K–12 conversations. ...
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Karol Schwartzlander and Judith Hemphill: How to Teach Longevity in S…
What if schools taught longevity—not just aging? On the latest episode of the podcast, I spoke with Karol Schwartzlander (California Commission on Aging) and Judith Hemphill about why aging belongs in our K–12 conversations. ...
Patty McGee: How to Teach Grammar Without Worksheets, Shame, or Bored…
Grammar doesn’t fail because students can’t learn it. It fails because of how it’s taught . In this episode of the Have a Life Teaching Podcast , I’m joined by literacy expert Patty McGee , co-author of Not Your Granny’s Gram...
Adam Watson: How to Use Role-Play to Increase Rigor (Not Just Engagem…
In this episode, I speak with Adam Watson about role-playing and gamification as serious instructional tools , not motivational add-ons. We explore how well-designed role-play: Shifts students from passive responders to activ...
Darrin Peppard: How to Build Staff Morale by Running a School Well (N…
As we return to the second half of the school year, and exhaustion starts to set in, morale often becomes fragile—for teachers, students, and leaders alike. In this episode, John is joined by Dr. Darrin Peppard, former Wyomin...
Corey Gordon: How to Build a Vision That Actually Drives School Impro…
What does it really mean to communicate a vision—and why does it matter so much for school culture? In this episode, John Schembari is joined by Corey Gordon , CEO of DeliverEd, to explore how schools and districts can move b...
Nick Jackson and Amy Wallace: How and Why Student Voice Must Reshape …
In this episode, John Schembari is joined by student author Amy Wallace and education researcher Dr. Nick Jackson to explore AI in education—from the learner’s perspective. Key Topics Covered How students actually use AI to t...
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