Teachers Passing Notes

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Teachers Passing Notes

Teachers Passing Notes is a podcast from Gen-Z Media created for educators. Hosted by Donnie Piercey, a fifth grade teacher from Lexington, Kentucky (2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year), and GZM’s Education Ambassador and Alisa Cooper de Uribe, a first grade bilingual teacher from Albuquerque, New Mexico and the 2021 New Mexico State Teacher of the Year. Each week, they bring on inspiring educators to talk about some creative lessons, practices, and ideas that have been successful in their classrooms or schools.

  1. 17 JUN · BONUS

    Introducing: Discovering Dad

    From the creators of Six Minutes comes Discovering Dad.  Jess and Corey think their Dad, Dan, is just a mild mannered middle school science teacher. But when sinister characters from Dan’s past suddenly emerge to threaten their family, the kids realize there might be more to their Dad than meets the eye…  Search for "Discovering Dad" to listen to more episodes now! And be sure to click the Follow button so you don't miss an episode.  For more great shows and to listen ad-free, visit GZMShows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 min
  2. Owen Bondono (Part Two)

    29/12/2022

    Owen Bondono (Part Two)

    Turns out Owen does a lot to keep his students engaged! Learn more from listening to this week’s episode. You can grab a copy of this slidedeck from Owen to learn more about his classroom community builders.   Owen Bondono (pronouns: he/they) teaches 9th grade English at Oak Park High School in Oak Park, Michigan. He is the 2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year. His teaching focuses on growing students’ empathy, critical thinking, and communication skills in a space where they are safe and empowered. Owen is focused on bringing anti-racist and queer-affirming practices into the classroom and believes that advocacy drives all good teaching practices. In his spare time, Owen is a writer, the Detroit Municipal Liaison for National Novel Writing Month, and a Dungeons and Dragons player. You can follow Owen on Twitter at https://twitter.com/owenmakesstuff Like Teachers Passing Notes? Please like, subscribe, and share it with other educators! For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min
  3. Owen Bondono

    27/12/2022

    Owen Bondono

    Owen Bondono joins Donnie and Alisa to share a few classroom ideas that he uses in his high school English class.   Owen Bondono (pronouns: he/they) teaches 9th grade English at Oak Park High School in Oak Park, Michigan. He is the 2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year. His teaching focuses on growing students’ empathy, critical thinking, and communication skills in a space where they are safe and empowered. Owen is focused on bringing anti-racist and queer-affirming practices into the classroom and believes that advocacy drives all good teaching practices. In his spare time, Owen is a writer, the Detroit Municipal Liaison for National Novel Writing Month, and a Dungeons and Dragons player. You can follow Owen on Twitter at https://twitter.com/owenmakesstuff Like Teachers Passing Notes? Please like, subscribe, and share it with other educators! For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    24 min
  4. Justin Johnson: Part Two

    22/12/2022

    Justin Johnson: Part Two

    Justin comes back to pass a note about how he encourages his students to discover new composers and how a solid music program can become the backbone of a school building.  Justin Johnson is entering his 10th year as director of bands at Niles West High School in Skokie, Illinois, where he oversees all aspects of the band program. Justin prides himself on creating a classroom culture focused on student growth while creating an atmosphere that cultivates accountability, responsibility, and good will. His voice is valuable as a fresh perspective in education, and he continues seeking to teach values and lessons that reach beyond the band room.   You can follow Justin on Twitter at @1ILNupe Like Teachers Passing Notes? Please like, subscribe, and share it with other educators! For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min
  5. Justin Johnson’s Forte are Cross-Curricular Music Activities

    20/12/2022

    Justin Johnson’s Forte are Cross-Curricular Music Activities

    Justin Johnson is entering his 10th year as director of bands at Niles West High School in Skokie, Illinois, where he oversees all aspects of the band program. Justin prides himself on creating a classroom culture focused on student growth while creating an atmosphere that cultivates accountability, responsibility, and good will. His voice is valuable as a fresh perspective in education, and he continues seeking to teach values and lessons that reach beyond the band room.   On this episode, Justin shares some excellent reading, writing, and art activities that his musicians participate in.   You can follow Justin on Twitter at @1ILNupe Like Teachers Passing Notes? Please like, subscribe, and share it with other educators! For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min
  6. Juliana Urtubey Returns

    15/12/2022

    Juliana Urtubey Returns

    The 2021 National Teacher of the Year is back and better than ever! A believer in outdoor education for all, Juliana worked with her elementary special education students for years to have them develop a school and community garden.   As 2021 National Teacher of the Year, Juliana advocated for a “joyous and just” education for all students, one that is inclusive and celebratory of all students’ identities, families and communities. Since being announced as National Teacher of the Year in May 2021, Juliana has shared her “joyous and just” message with pre-service teachers, educators and policymakers across the country – including at the White House – and through U.S. and international media, including People Magazine, the TODAY Show, Univision, Telemundo, and Colombia’s El Pais, El Espectador, and RCN Noticias. You can follow Juliana on Instagram at @julianaurtubey Like Teachers Passing Notes? Please like, subscribe, and share it with other educators! For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    24 min
  7. Juliana Urtubey, the 2021 National Teacher of the Year

    13/12/2022

    Juliana Urtubey, the 2021 National Teacher of the Year

    Juliana Urtubey is the 2021 National Teacher of the Year. On this episode, Juliana chats with Donnie and Alisa about how she used worms to teach her special education students to “celebrate their success and compost their failures.” As a first-generation, bilingual immigrant, she has worked throughout her teaching career to serve as a mirror for her school community, helping students to be proud of their identities and families, and to acknowledge their strengths and contributions to the community. As 2021 National Teacher of the Year, Juliana advocated for a “joyous and just” education for all students, one that is inclusive and celebratory of all students’ identities, families and communities. Since being announced as National Teacher of the Year in May 2021, Juliana has shared her “joyous and just” message with pre-service teachers, educators and policymakers across the country – including at the White House – and through U.S. and international media, including People Magazine, the TODAY Show, Univision, Telemundo, and Colombia’s El Pais, El Espectador, and RCN Noticias. You can follow Juliana on Twitter at @JulianaUrtubey3 Like Teachers Passing Notes? Please like, subscribe, and share it with other educators! For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min
  8. Jena Nelson: The Sequel

    08/12/2022

    Jena Nelson: The Sequel

    Jena Nelson returns for another episode to talk about the joys of public education. As an educator with almost two decades of experience, Jena knows her stuff!   You can follow Mrs. Nelson on Twitter at @Jena4OK Like Teachers Passing Notes? Please like, subscribe, and share it with other educators! For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min
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Teachers Passing Notes is a podcast from Gen-Z Media created for educators. Hosted by Donnie Piercey, a fifth grade teacher from Lexington, Kentucky (2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year), and GZM’s Education Ambassador and Alisa Cooper de Uribe, a first grade bilingual teacher from Albuquerque, New Mexico and the 2021 New Mexico State Teacher of the Year. Each week, they bring on inspiring educators to talk about some creative lessons, practices, and ideas that have been successful in their classrooms or schools.

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