100 episodes
The Tom Schimmer Podcast Tom Schimmer
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4.8 • 45 Ratings
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The Tom Schimmer Podcast is a show about learning, leadership, and life. Primarily, it’s a podcast that focuses on current topics in K-12 education. Each week, Tom Schimmer (a best-selling education author, keynote speaker, and consultant) will lean on his 30 years of experience to keep listeners informed and entertained on the prevailing stories dominating the conversations about teaching and learning. This podcast also focuses on educational leadership by exploring how leaders can truly engineer a culture of continued professional growth. Occasionally, this podcast will explore the pursuit of success and happiness as it relates to any walk of life. Through a mix of interviews, commentary, current news stories, questions from listeners, and other segments, listeners will be well-equipped to meet the needs of learners regardless of what role they serve.
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Elevate Your Moments | Ashley Aoki | Assessment Pressure
In the Mindset Moment (2:44), Tom talks about why it is essential to elevate your moments. Elevating the little things will make your life feel elevated. Then (8:00) Tom is joined by teacher and former student Ashley Aoki to discuss "Spirals of Inquiry." Finally, in Assessment Corner (56:34), Tom discusses what we need to examine and do when students feel a disproportionate amount of pressure when being assessed.
Ashley on "X" (Twitter)
Ashley on LinkedIn
EMPOWERMENT ECOSYSTEM
✨Check out the website for schedules, locations and to register: empowermentecosystem.com/summit
UPCOMING EVENTS
Grading from the Inside Out
Grand Rapids, MI (Mar. 4-5)
Seattle, WA (Mar. 13-14)
Standards-Based Learning in Action
Grand Rapids, MI (Mar. 6-7)
St. Louis, MO (Apr. 2-3)
NEW BOOKS BY TOM:
"Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)
"Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"
"Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"
CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER
Podcast on Twitter
Tom on Twitter
Podcast on Instagram
Podcast on TikTok
Podcast on Facebook
www.tomschimmer.com
Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com
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BONUS: Assessment, Change, & Mindset through Story (w/ Natalie Vardabasso)
In this bonus crossover episode, Tom is joined by co-author Natalie Vardabasso to discuss their upcoming book "Rehumanizing Assessment through Story." This led to further conversations about the power of stories:
Assessment through Story (1:50)
Change through Story (22:46)
Mindset through Story (36:23)
CONNECT WITH NATALIE VARDABASSO
Natalie on Twitter: @natabasso
Natalie on Instagram: @natabasso
EduCrush on Twitter: @educrushpod
EduCrush Podcast: #EduCrush on Apple
EMPOWERMENT ECOSYSTEM
✨Check out the website for schedules, locations and to register: empowermentecosystem.com/summit
NEW BOOKS BY TOM:
"Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)
"Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"
"Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"
CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER
Podcast on Twitter
Tom on Twitter
Podcast on Instagram
Podcast on TikTok
Podcast on Facebook
www.tomschimmer.com
Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com
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Why Not Me? | Jon Orr | Implementation Errors
In the Mindset Minute (1:58), Tom shares the mantra "Why not me?" as one way of trying to combat imposter syndrome. Then (5:50) Tom is joined by Math expert and podcast host Jon Orr to discuss the state of the Math Wars and all things mathematics. Finally, in Assessment Corner (47:35), Tom discusses why it's important for us to distinguish between the non-negotiables of change and implementation errors.
Jon on "X" (Twitter)
MMM on"X" (Twitter)
Jon on Instagram
MMM on Instagram
MMM on Facebook
MMM on LinkedIn
MMM - Podcast
www.makemathmoments.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
Grading from the Inside Out
Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12)
Standards-Based Learning in Action
Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17)
Grading from the Inside Out
St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)
NEW BOOKS BY TOM:
"Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)
"Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"
"Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"
CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER
Podcast on Twitter
Tom on Twitter
Podcast on Instagram
Podcast on TikTok
Podcast on Facebook
www.tomschimmer.com
Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com
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Allow the Negative | Alex Kajitani | Assessment Dilemma
In the Mindset Minute (1:53), Tom shares his thoughts on why we must allow our negative thoughts to flow through us. Then (6:18) Tom is joined by author, speaker, and trapping Mathematician Alex Kajitani to discuss his latest book, "Owning It: Proven Strategies to Ace and Embrace Teaching. Finally, in Assessment Corner (47:20), Tom discusses a common assessment dilemma.
Alex on "X" (Twitter)
Alex on Facebook
Alex on Instagram
www.alexkajitani.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
Grading from the Inside Out
Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12)
Standards-Based Learning in Action
Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17)
Grading from the Inside Out
St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)
NEW BOOKS BY TOM:
"Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)
"Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"
"Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"
CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER
Podcast on Twitter
Tom on Twitter
Podcast on Instagram
Podcast on TikTok
Podcast on Facebook
www.tomschimmer.com
Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com
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Act Toward | Discipline as Noun | Judge Holistically
Mindset Minute (2:11) focuses on why we need to "act toward" what we want. Then (5:35), Tom describes how his view of school discipline evolved to one where "discipline" is something we help students become, not what we do to them. Finally, in Assessment Corner (17:47), Tom suggests that when we assess for the summative purpose, we need to judge holistically.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Grading from the Inside Out
Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26)
Grading from the Inside Out
Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12)
Standards-Based Learning in Action
Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17)
Grading from the Inside Out
St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)
NEW BOOKS BY TOM:
"Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)
"Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"
"Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"
CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER
Podcast on Twitter
Tom on Twitter
Podcast on Instagram
Tom on Instagram
Podcast on TikTok
www.tomschimmer.com
Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com
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Act as If | Relationships through Learning | Levels to %
Mindset Minute (2:23) focuses on the concept of "act as if" where we create present emotions that match how we want to feel when what we want manifests. Then (7:24), Tom asserts that building relationships with students comes through their learning, not before. Finally, in Assessment Corner (17:44), Tom answers a listener's question about converting proficiency levels to percentage-based grades.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Grading from the Inside Out
Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26)
Grading from the Inside Out
Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12)
Standards-Based Learning in Action
Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17)
Grading from the Inside Out
St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)
NEW BOOKS BY TOM:
"Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)
"Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"
"Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"
CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER
Podcast on Twitter
Tom on Twitter
Podcast on Instagram
Tom on Instagram
Podcast on TikTok
www.tomschimmer.com
Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com
Customer Reviews
One of my favourite education podcasts
Tom Schimmer Podcast is one of my favourites to listen to because I learn so much that challenges my thinking, gives me different perspectives & insights, and makes me a better person & educator. I love how the guest is sandwiched between two sections where Tom openly shares his views on various topics. Highly recommend!
Reporting Order June 7
Thank you for the bonus episode on the new reporting order. I’ve shared with everyone I could think of including senior staff at the district, other principals, teachers, support staff, and parents. Fantastic and absolutely nailed it yet again.
Love Assessment Corner
This podcast teaches me something every time I listen. Love the personal stories from an experienced educator, the amazing and noteworthy guests, and of course assessment corner each week, which always feels eerily relevant to my situation or problem. How do you know, Tom?