Teachers on Fire

Tim Cavey

Warming your heart, sparking your thinking, and igniting your professional practice. Reach out on any social media platform @TeachersOnFire. Hosted by Tim Cavey.

  1. 3 DAGE SIDEN

    Bringing the Everglades to Your Literacy Classroom: Jennifer Diaz

    → How can we build literacy skills and environmental stewardship at the same time? → What is the Everglades Foundation Literacy Program, and what resources do they offer classroom teachers? → What is Everglades Ecoquest, and how can educators use this web-based platform to bring interactive, gamified learning to their students? Welcome back to the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice. Today’s Teacher on Fire is Jennifer Diaz. Jennifer Diaz is the Vice President of Education at The Everglades Foundation, where she has dedicated the past 12 years to building and leading Florida’s only comprehensive, statewide Everglades environmental education program. Since joining the Foundation in 2014, she has guided the growth of the Everglades Literacy Program into a national model for place-based environmental learning, now adopted by 31 school districts and reaching more than 300,000 students and families annually. You can connect with the Everglades Foundation … On X @EvergFoundation, On Instagram @evergladesfoundation, On Facebook and LinkedIn, and At their website, evergladesfoundation.org. Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - Welcome to Jennifer Diaz, VP of Education at the Everglades Foundation 0:16 - The mission and vision of the Everglades Foundation 1:07 - Everglades Foundation literacy resources are free to anyone 2:02 - Building environmental stewardship through literacy skills 4:13 - The Teacher Toolkit 41 lesson plans are curriculum-aligned 6:03 - Resources for Spanish and Haitian Creole learners 7:41 - What is Everglades Ecoquest and what does it offer students? 10:35 - Hands-on learning experiences related to the Everglades 12:59 - The Champion Schools program builds environmental leadership 15:54 - A first step to take to build environmental literacy 17:11 - How to connect with the Everglades Foundation Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.

    19 min.
  2. Differentiation for High-Ability Learners with Alicia Schroeder-Schock

    11. APR.

    Differentiation for High-Ability Learners with Alicia Schroeder-Schock

    How can teachers challenge their gifted learners without burning out? How we spot high-ability learners who might be masking their abilities in the classroom? How can we make sure our choice boards don’t just become busywork? Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice. Today’s Teacher on Fire is Dr. Alicia Schroeder-Schock (pronounced Shrader-Shook). Alicia is an educator, consultant, and founder of Elementary Elevated, where she helps teachers design engaging, rigorous learning experiences for advanced elementary learners. With an Ed.D. in Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership and a master’s in Educational Psychology, Alicia presents nationally on gifted curriculum and  differentiation and serves on the board of the North Dakota Association for Gifted Children. Connect with Alicia On her blog at elementaryelevated.com Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - Welcome to Dr. Alicia Schroeder-Schock 1:31 - What are high-ability learners? 2:16 - How can we spot them? 3:44 - What does elevating standards look like? 5:53 - How AI can help to elevate standards 6:53 - How to design choice boards 8:36 - From objectives to outcomes 10:51 - What is curriculum compacting? 14:57 - Elevating the student writing process 19:13 - How to differentiate for high-ability learners 20:41 - Social and emotional challenges 25:05 - What's keeping you on fire? 28:58 - How and where to connect with Dr. Alicia Schroeder-Schock online Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.

    30 min.
  3. Executive Functions in K-3 with Mitch Weathers and Sarah Oberle

    8. APR.

    Executive Functions in K-3 with Mitch Weathers and Sarah Oberle

    → What are executive functions, and why do they matter? → What are the differences between core and higher order executive functions? → How can we tweak the physical and acoustic environment of our classrooms to support all learners? Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice. Today’s Teachers on Fire are Sarah Oberle and Mitch Weathers, authors of Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong Start. Mitch Weathers is an educator, author, and nationally and internationally recognized expert on executive functioning in the classroom, known for translating brain science into practical strategies that work in real schools. His work centers on strengthening students’ skills in organization, task initiation, self-regulation, and follow-through through intentional systems that support learning without increasing teachers’ workloads. Through his writing, speaking, and consulting, he challenges educators to reconsider why students struggle and equips them with a shared language and concrete tools to unlock student potential. Sarah Oberle is an educator, writer, and professional learning designer with 18 years of experience as a primary classroom teacher. Her work centers on helping educators understand how learning happens and how that understanding shapes daily instructional decisions. Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - Mitch Weathers and Sarah Oberle are veteran educators and authors 2:37 - What are executive functions? 4:29 - Why executive functions matter in primary grades 6:59 - Designing tier one environments that support all learners 10:10 - Confusing behaviors with executive functions 14:13 - Core vs higher order executive functions 16:45 - How to reduce cognitive load and improve working memory 20:51 - Two ways to reduce cognitive load in the primary classroom 25:22 - How to tweak the physical and acoustic learning environments 31:15 - Why starting the whole class together makes a difference 36:07 - How Sarah uses voice recorders in her first grade classroom 38:45 - A first step to take for the overwhelmed educator 45:38 - How and where to connect with Mitch and Sarah online Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.

    50 min.
  4. Retired but Podcasting: Martin Stuible and Roy Hunt from After the Bell

    29. MAR.

    Retired but Podcasting: Martin Stuible and Roy Hunt from After the Bell

    → How can an education podcast impact personal growth and professional practice? → Is there still room for more education content creators today? → How do two veteran educators view today’s educational landscape? About These Guests Today’s Teachers on Fire are Martin Stuible and Roy Hunt, hosts of the After the Bell podcast. Martin Stuible is deep into his third chapter of life with his creative company, Creative Moments on 11th. Roy Hunt is a geologist, world traveller, master teacher, and podcaster. Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - Martin Stuible and Roy Hunt are the hosts of the After the Bell podcast 1:28 - How Martin and Roy connected 4:45 - How the After the Bell podcast was born 9:24 - How the podcast has impacted personal growth 13:46 - Is there still room for more education podcasts 20:21 - Practical habits of self-compassion for overwhelmed educators 24:26 - Thoughts on AI in education today 31:08 - Thoughts on the thesis of the Digital Delusion 40:20 - How to connect with the After the Bell podcast Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.

    43 min.
  5. Brokers of Hope, Cultures of Joy - with DEAN SHARESKI

    18. MAR.

    Brokers of Hope, Cultures of Joy - with DEAN SHARESKI

    → How can educators model healthy skepticism while also being brokers of hope regarding AI tools? → What practical boundaries can we set so our students don't outsource their critical thinking to algorithms? → With all that is going on in education and politics, how can we preserve cultures of joy in today's classrooms? About This Guest Dean Shareski is a Senior Partnership Consultant with Advanced Learning Partnerships, bringing decades of experience at the intersection of education, leadership, and innovation. He works closely with school systems to translate big ideas—especially around learning design, leadership development, and emerging technologies—into practical, scalable strategies. Known for his clear thinking and candid approach, Dean helps leaders move from aspiration to action. Connect with Dean Shareski On X @shareski, On Instagram @dshareski,  On his podcast at The Canadian_Ed Leadership Show, and On his blog at http://ideasandthoughts.org or http://shareski.ca. Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - Dean Shareski is an author, speaker, writer, and K-12 education consultant 1:50 - Educators as "brokers of hope" 4:53 - How to model healthy skepticism with AI tools 7:38 - Losing students' productive struggle to AI 13:38 - Leverage digital tools to amplify and transform student learning 17:26 - How to protect the wonder and joy of our classrooms 20:59 - Building school teams like the Blue Jays of 2025 24:42 - Sports gambling creeping into schools 28:31 - What gives Dean hope for the future 31:48 - What keeps Dean's fire for learning burning bright 34:33 - How and where to connect with Dean Shareski online Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

    36 min.
  6. Are our schools TOO SAFE? Embracing risky play with Dr. Mariana Brussoni and Dr. Megan Zeni

    8. MAR.

    Are our schools TOO SAFE? Embracing risky play with Dr. Mariana Brussoni and Dr. Megan Zeni

    → What does recess look like if it is as safe as necessary but not as safe as possible? → What are the links between the decline of independent, risky play and the rise in student anxiety? → How do we distinguish between healthy 'rough-and-tumble’ play and actual aggression? Today’s Teachers on Fire are Dr. Mariana Brussoni and Dr. Megan Zeni, the authors of the recently published Embracing Risky Play at School: Getting Kids Outdoors to Explore, Learn, and Grow.  Dr. Mariana Brussoni is a Professor within the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine and a scientist with British Columbia Children’s Hospital Research Institute, where she leads the Outside Play Lab. Her research reimagines how outdoor and risky play can be integrated into everyday life to help children thrive. Dr. Megan Zeni is a teacher consultant and researcher in the province of British Columbia. She has 3 decades of professional K-7 teaching experience in classrooms, outdoor classrooms, and school gardens. Megan supports just about anyone interested in building capacity for effective and sustainable implementation of risky play, school gardens, and outdoor classrooms in elementary schools. Learn more and follow her work at meganzeni.com. Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - Welcoming Dr. Mariana Brussoni and Dr. Megan Zeni  2:00 - Distinguishing between RISKS and HAZARDS in the school environment 5:24 - As safe as necessary but not as safe as possible 7:14 - Surplus safety as a barrier to development 10:06 - The 17-second pause before intervening 12:42 - Links between the decline of risky play and the rise in student anxiety 18:35 - Creating 'Yes spaces' in our schools 27:02 - Healthy rough-and-tumble play vs actual aggression 30:19 - Items to add to a playground 35:22 - Going outdoors consistently beats occasional trips 38:16 - How and where to connect with the authors online Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

    40 min.
  7. Are classroom AI tools doing more harm than good? with David Cutler

    28. FEB.

    Are classroom AI tools doing more harm than good? with David Cutler

    → Is it still possible to engage productively as a teacher on social media? → What do our students risk losing when they lean into AI tools and strategies? → What can be gained by bringing student writing to authentic audiences? Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice. About This Guest, David Cutler David is a dad, husband, and writer. He’s also a veteran US history, government, and journalism teacher who is exploring AI in education with caution. Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - David Cutler is a high school history and journalism teacher in Massachusetts 1:30 - "ChatGPT has no place in my classoom!" 2:41 - Don't let AI climb the hill for our kids 6:01 - Too much help from AI tools 7:49 - Is there a contradiction in belief when teachers use AI tools? 12:01 - How teachers can use social media productively 17:38 - Teaching students to identify fake news 20:53 - Using comic books in the social studies classroom 22:40 - The value of frequent, low-stakes assessments 24:49 - Sharing student writing with authentic audiences 27:31 - Why David writes about education on Medium 30:10 - How and where to connect with David Cutler online Connect with David Cutler on LinkedIn, on X @spinedu, on Instagram @teachercutler, on Medium at medium.com/@spincutler, and  on his website, dcutler.pressfolios.com. Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

    31 min.
  8. ERIC SHENINGER: Navigating AI in Our Schools with Clarity, Intention, and Purpose

    22. FEB.

    ERIC SHENINGER: Navigating AI in Our Schools with Clarity, Intention, and Purpose

    → How can education leaders help staff move from AI anxiety to AI optimism and fluency? → How can we make sure that pedagogy always trumps technology in our classrooms? → How can we promote the kind of disruptive thinking necessary to future-proof our learners for an unpredictable world? Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice. About This Guest, Eric Sheninger Eric works with schools throughout the world, helping educators meet and exceed their potential to improve outcomes for learners. He is the founder and CEO of Aspire Change EDU, a collaborative consultancy designed to provide personalized support to all educational systems. Prior to this, he was a teacher and an award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - Eric Sheninger is an award-winning principal, author, and speaker. 2:01 - About his book, Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners  3:47 - Leveraging technology and personalized learning frameworks 7:56 - How to use AI as a force multiplier as education leaders 12:57 - Which AI tools Eric uses for which purposes 16:22 - How to move from AI anxiety to AI optimism and fluency 21:16 - Pedagogy trumps technology - and that includes AI 24:59 - The disruptive thinking necessary to future-proof our learners 28:02 - Words for the innovative educator who feels alone 34:06 - How and where to connect with Eric online 34:54 - Eric's current work on a next book Connect with Eric on LinkedIn, on X @E_Sheninger, on Instagram @esheninger,  on YouTube @EricSheninger, and on his website at https://ericsheninger.com/. Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

    36 min.
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Warming your heart, sparking your thinking, and igniting your professional practice. Reach out on any social media platform @TeachersOnFire. Hosted by Tim Cavey.

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  • Skaber
    Tim Cavey
  • Aktive år
    2018 - 2026
  • Episoder
    322
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    © Tim Cavey
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    Teachers on Fire

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