SatCast

#SatCast is a reflective podcast for educators who value thoughtful conversation and professional growth. Each episode centers on one meaningful question, inviting teachers, school leaders, and education voices to share experiences, insights, and perspectives. Designed for listening at your own pace, SatCast offers calm, purposeful conversations that support lifelong learning and foster educator connection.

Episodes

  1. What Does Real Community Look Like in Education? (2/14/26) - SC002

    9 HR AGO

    What Does Real Community Look Like in Education? (2/14/26) - SC002

    In Episode 2 of SatCast, Chris Nesi goes solo to continue the conversation around community in education. Building on the question introduced in Episode 1, Chris reflects on what real community looks like in today’s classrooms, schools, and professional spaces. From adding a “fifth C” of community in his classroom to exploring the role of belonging in schools, this episode centers on connection as a foundation for both student success and educator growth. Featuring a listener voicemail from Shivon Persad, the conversation expands into leadership, inclusion, and sustaining meaningful professional networks in a post-pandemic world. Key Topics DiscussedRevisiting the Episode 1 community questionAdding a fifth “C” — Community — to the traditional four C’sWhy belonging and rapport matter in classroomsCommunity as a professional necessity for educatorsListener voicemail from Shavon Persad (Assistant Principal, NJ)The role of administrators in fostering a school-wide communityMoving from passive listening to active participation Listener VoicemailsShivon Persad - https://x.com/ShivanPersadEDU Elementary School Assistant PrincipalMember of the Edcamp organization teamAdvocate for belonging and inclusive school communities Question for Next EpisodeWhat does it mean to be an effective educator today, in 2026? Share your thoughts by February 22, 2026 Ways to Connect & ParticipateWebsite: thesatcast.comEmail: hello@thesatcast.comVoicemail: thesatcast.com/voicemailHashtag: #SatCastSocial Media:BlueSky: @thesatcast.comX (Twitter): @satcastpodcastInstagram: @thesatcast

    10 min
  2. Rebuilding An Educator Community (1/31/26) - SC001

    31 JAN

    Rebuilding An Educator Community (1/31/26) - SC001

    In the inaugural episode of SatCast, Chris Nesi and Joe Dziuba introduce the show's purpose and the community they hope to build. Drawing on the legacy of educator Twitter chats like #satchat, Chris and Joe reflect on how digital connections in education have evolved since the pandemic. This episode lays the foundation for SatCast as a space for slower, more intentional dialogue, centered on a single guiding question per episode. You are invited to actively participate by sharing reflections, questions, and voicemails that will help shape future conversations, beginning with a powerful focus on community in education today. Key Topics DiscussedThe rise and impact of educator Twitter chats (2014–2020)How the pandemic reshaped professional connections in educationNostalgia vs. evolution: why SatCast isn’t a reboot, but a reimaginingThe importance of authentic, educator-led conversationSupporting both novice and veteran educators through shared voiceIntroducing the SatCast format: one question, community-driven dialogue Question for Next EpisodeWhat does community actually mean in today’s education spaces? And how do we know when we’re part of one—how do we find one, or even build one ourselves? Share your thoughts by: February 8, 2026 Ways to Connect & ParticipateWebsite: thesatcast.comEmail: hello@thesatcast.comVoicemail: thesatcast.com/voicemailHashtag: #SatCastSocial Media:BlueSky: @thesatcast.comX (Twitter): @satcastpodcastInstagram: @thesatcast

    13 min

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#SatCast is a reflective podcast for educators who value thoughtful conversation and professional growth. Each episode centers on one meaningful question, inviting teachers, school leaders, and education voices to share experiences, insights, and perspectives. Designed for listening at your own pace, SatCast offers calm, purposeful conversations that support lifelong learning and foster educator connection.

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