185: Children CAN Learn about the Brain and Emotional Intelligence
In this conversation, Leroy Slanzi discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in education, sharing insights from his 25 years of ex...
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184: Unlocking the Power of Listening in Education
In this conversation, Christine Miles emphasizes the critical importance of listening in education and personal interactions. She shares her...
183: Empowering Students through Leadership in Music Education
In this episode of the Powered Up Podcast, Dr. Dakeyan Graham, a music educator and former Florida Teacher of the Year, shares his journey t...
182: Empowering Classrooms for Limitless Student Creativity
In this conversation, Dr. Rachael Mahmood, the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year, shares her insights on the importance of elementary educat...
181: Breaking the Cycle: Poverty and Education
In this conversation, Bryan Kerns shares his unique journey from being a math teacher to becoming the 2025 Tennessee Teacher of the Year and...
180: Creating a Positive Learning Environment in Math
In this episode of the Powered Up Podcast, host Ken Ehrmann speaks with Heather Smith, the 2024 Burroughs Welcome Fund North Carolina Teache...
179: Fostering Interdependence: A New Learning Paradigm
In this episode of the Powered Up Podcast, Ken Ehrmann speaks with De'Shawn Washington, the 2024 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, about th...
178: Strategies to Support Students Speaking English as a Second Language
In this episode of the Powered Up Podcast, Lee Perez returns to discuss effective strategies for supporting English Language Learners (ELLs)...
177: Strategies for Successful Co-Teaching
In this episode of the Powered Up Podcast, hosts Ken Ehrmann and Jessica Saum engage with educators Paul Garcia and Leana Malinowsky to expl...
176: Insights from a School-Based OT to Help Support Students Needs
Chelsea Tompkins, a school-based occupational therapist, shares her experience working with students and teachers to support their education...
175: STRIVE to Teach Happier
In this episode of the Powered Up Podcast, hosts Ken Ehrmann, Rob Dunlop, and Suzanne Dailey discuss their experiences in education, focusin...
174: Empowering High School Students for a Life After Education
Alhassan Susso, an educator, shares his experience of teaching a personal development course to high school students in the South Bronx. The...
173: Rebooting and Reinvigorating the powerEDUp Podcast
In this episode, Ken Ehrmann reintroduces the Powered Up Podcast after a brief hiatus, sharing personal reflections on balancing family life...
172: Stop Planning Lessons and Start Planning Experiences
Shelley Jeoffroy, a 5th-grade teacher from Irving, Texas, shares her experiences in education and the importance of embracing diversity in t...
171: Place-Based and Community Driven Learning
Aziza Malik, the 2024 Vermont State Teacher of the Year, shares her journey in education and her passion for place-based and community-drive...
170: The Power of Literacy in Students’ Future Success
Aimée Couto, the 2024 Rhode Island State Teacher of the Year and a first-grade teacher, shares her journey into education and the importance...
169: Empowering Students with High Expectations and Rigorous Learning
Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, shares her insights on building relationships with students and their families, and...
168: Creating a Safe and Authentic Classroom Environment
Kimberly Jones, the 2023 Burrows Welcome Fund North Carolina State Teacher of the Year, discusses her career in education and her focus on t...
167: Facilitating Learning and Discourse to Empower Civics Education
Tara Cocanower, the 2023 Indiana Teacher of the Year, shares her passion for teaching and the importance of empathy in the classroom. She em...
166: The Importance of Inclusive Education
Summary Diana Fannon, a director of special education, discusses her career journey from being a classroom teacher to a school psychologist...