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The Teacher As...

Melissa Milner

The goal of The Teacher As... podcast is to help you explore your passions and learn from others in education and beyond to better your teaching. The Teacher As... highlights innovative prac...

Episodes

20 of 164 episodes

Zooming In on Learning Through Drama in the Elementary Classroom

In this episode, we're bringing learning to life through drama! From tableaus to role plays to monologues or even full-length plays, I'll sh...

21:57Jun 28, 2026

The Teacher As Nervous System Expert with Chris Mukiibi

Chris Mukiibi, a high school chemistry teacher, discusses his approach to classroom behavior management through a nervous system perspective...

53:02Jun 12, 2026

What About This?: with Andrea and Melissa (Episode 3)

Melissa Milner and Andrea discuss their recent activities and upcoming plans. Andrea shared her experience serving on a grand jury in Bristo...

28:12May 29, 2026

Zooming In on Inspiring All Writers with Author Phaea Crede

Guest Phaea Crede, a neurodiverse picture book author, discusses her journey from struggling in school due to social discomfort and learning...

73:59May 15, 2026

Zooming In on Substitute Teaching with Debbie Hattery

Debbie Hattery, a substitute teacher in Massachusetts, shared her journey from working in higher education policy to becoming a substitute t...

64:43May 1, 2026

Zooming In on Dyslexia with Faye Bankler Casell

Faye Bankler Cassell, a certified academic language therapist and dyslexia therapist, discusses her work with parents and children through h...

49:29Apr 18, 2026

Zooming In on Rich Literacy Intervention with Leah Crawford

Melissa chats with Leah Crawford who discusses the "Think in English" program, a cognitive acceleration initiative developed at King's...

61:46Apr 4, 2026

Zooming In on Baltimore City Schools with Christopher Papst

Chris Papst, an investigative reporter from Fox 45 News, discusses his eight-year investigation into Baltimore City Public Schools. Despite...

39:38Mar 21, 2026

Zooming In on Teacher Burnout with Dr. Jessica Werner

Jessica Werner, founder and CEO of North Shore Learning, discusses her journey from teaching to helping teachers avoid burnout. She highligh...

46:27Mar 7, 2026

Zooming In on Neurodiversity with Matthew J. Zakreski, PsyD

Dr. Matt Zakreski, a clinical psychologist specializing in neurodivergent kids, discusses his work with ADHD, autism, giftedness, OCD, and d...

41:21Feb 21, 2026

Zooming In on Brain Breaks with Amy McMahon

Amy McMahon, with 27 years in education, discusses the importance of brain breaks in the classroom, especially post-COVID, to help students...

39:51Feb 7, 2026

Zooming In on Avoiding Burnout and Boredom with Phil Januszewski

Phil Janiszewski, a former high school chemistry and physics teacher, discusses his transition to motivational speaking to combat educator b...

36:41Jan 24, 2026

The Teacher As Failing Writer with Jon Rand and Tom Turner

Melissa chats with Jon Rand and Tom Turner from the "Failing Writers" podcast. Jon and Tom highlight the significance of making writing enjo...

46:26Jan 10, 2026

What About This?: with Melissa and Andrea (Episode 2)

In Episode 2 of What About This?, Melissa talks about her fourth and fifth-grade drama club's upcoming performance and a recent Thanksg...

40:06Dec 13, 2025

Zooming In on a Richer English Curriculum with Leah Crawford

Leah Crawford is an experienced educator and independent education consultant. She emphasizes the importance of engaging teaching methods, s...

66:11Nov 29, 2025

Zooming In on Foundational Writing Skills with Holly Britton

Holly Britton, a handwriting instruction specialist, discusses the importance of early transcription skills in education. She highlights the...

45:04Nov 15, 2025

Zooming In on Animal Assisted Interventions with AJ Cullen

Melissa Milner hosts the "Teacher as Podcast," now in its seventh season, with episodes released every other week. The podcast is sponsored...

41:47Nov 1, 2025

Zooming In on Humor as a Teaching Tool with Mel Emerick

Melissa talks with Mel Emerick about the music books that she has published and continues to publish. In her classroom, as well as in her bo...

32:32Oct 18, 2025

What About This?: with Melissa and Andrea

Melissa Milner and Andrea Calvin discuss their new podcast collaboration, highlighting their shared energy and brainstorming sessions. They...

31:34Oct 4, 2025

Zooming In On the Heart Behind Major Choice with Ed Goyette

Melissa Milner hosts Ed Goyette, co-founder of Major Choice, a career mentorship program for students with and without disabilities. Major C...

35:55Sep 20, 2025