Show-Me Education Podcast

Cheri Huster is the principal at Daly Elementary School in the Fayette R-III School District. After being identified as a “focus” school by DESE, Cheri and her teacher leadership team embarked on a journey on school improvement that began with the Missouri Professional Learning Community training and continues today through the District Continuous Improvement (or DCI) process. Focusing first on building culture and developing a strong mission, Daly built strong collaborative teams with a focus on learning essential standards and showed tremendous growth in student learning and staff moral that they’re happy to share with others!

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Joe Beydler and Nancy Rogers, School-wide Positive Behavior Support Consultants, give practical tips for classroom management.  This episode highlights strategies teachers can use to manage student behaviors after long school breaks, as well as positive behavior supports for students every day of the year.

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This episode features an interview with Ryan Rumpf, the administrator at KCPS’ International Welcome Center.  Ryan discusses the planning and programmatic decisions that went into creating the district’s newcomer center, which specializes in supporting EL students who have recently arrived in the United States.  We talk about how students at the IWC receive academic instruction and social-emotional support, the importance of having highly qualified staff, and ideas related to scheduling courses  for students with interrupted formal education (SIFE).

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In this timely podcast, Mr. Jesse Oswald shares his purpose, insight, and mission as a school administrator. The cornerstone of his work centers around building positive professional relationships with the students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Meeting students where they are empowers him to support, encourage, and coach them along in their school journey. The pandemic, social media, and 21st century teen pressure all take their toll on our students and their well being. As a relationship builder, Mr. Oswald is a role model for every student. Whether it’s talking about hoops, rap singers, or academics, Jesse is there for his students. This podcast will offer you encouragement, and hope, and practical application as a school leader today.

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Interview with Eleanor Taylor and Amanda Wyatt, two EL teachers who won Teacher of the Year at their respective districts and were then in the running for the 2021-2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year.  The interview features them sharing their feelings about being recognized for their outstanding work, a few “go-to” instructional strategies they use with EL students, and examples of times that their work with students has led to amazing results.

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We will be discussing and diving into the Teacher Academy opportunities in the Northwest region of Missouri.

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In this episode we talk with two educators from the Warrensburg School District about their teacher mentoring program! Give it a listen and be sure to check the show notes to connect with our guests.

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Today Laura Steinbrink shared her “tips of the trade” in keeping students engaged in their learning. Laura’s philosophy of education is centered around meeting the needs of her students. Engaging learners where they are in their learning journey. A few tools she shared included Google Slides, Buncee, and Wakelet.

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During this podcast, we will hold a lively discussion with Carolyn Hall who is a trainer out of the NW RPDC.   She has extensive background and knowledge in the area of PBIS and Trauma.  She will lead us through basic trauma background, what it means for you and your students, and ways you can help students immediately.

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An interview with a district leader focusing on the planning and evidence-based evaluation of professional learning.

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