aggieTEACH Momentum

aggieTEACH-Arts and Sciences

This podcast is geared towards students in an educator preparation program working towards certification in a secondary content area. Topics will include relevant information for obtaining secondary teacher certification in Texas and tips for the first few years in the classroom.

  1. 12/16/2025

    Ep 18: School Safety

    In this episode, a deputy for a local sheriff's department joins in a discussion about school safety and what a teacher should do in difficult situations. Mentioned Resources: Texas School Safety Center Stop The Bleed Training Music Included: Song: Jam Time (Instrumental) Artist: NAM License #: 4601725855 Song: New Kids (Instrumental) Artist: More Like Georgia License #: 9511520888

    22 min

  2. 12/02/2025

    Ep 17: Classroom Efficiency

    In this episode, former teachers in science and social studies discuss tips to help a classroom run smoothly. We cover topics from room layout, classroom procedures, group work and projects, and content spiraling as all ways to help teachers stay on track and enjoy their classroom environment. Music Included: Song: Jam Time (Instrumental) Artist: NAM License #: 4601725855 Song: New Kids (Instrumental) Artist: More Like Georgia License #: 9511520888

    35 min

  3. 11/18/2025

    Ep 16: The Role of the Superintendent

    In this episode, we talk with ⁠Dr. Matthew Neighbors '96 ⁠about the role of the superintendent of a school district and how they can support classroom teachers.Music Included:Song: Jam Time (Instrumental)Artist: NAMLicense #: 4601725855Song: New Kids (Instrumental)Artist: More Like GeorgiaLicense #: 9511520888

    30 min

  4. 11/04/2025

    Ep 15: Classroom Technology

    In this episode, we discuss how technology can be integrated into a classroom to emphasis learning. Our guest speaker (Miguel Guhlin from TCEA) gives advice to new teachers about how to avoid the traps of introducing technology to your lessons at the wrong time or for the wrong reasons. Episode Resources: Ed Tech Adoption Stages, Part 1 - https://blog.tcea.org/ed-tech-adoption-part-1/AI and the SOLO Taxonomy: A Path to Deeper Learning - https://blog.tcea.org/ai-and-solo-taxonomy-a-path-to-deeper-learning/Evidence-Based Teaching - https://www.mglead.org/materials/ebsOnline, Self-Paced Courses - https://tcea.org/coursesFree Resources for Teachers  - https://mglink.org/resources/ Music Included:Song: Jam Time (Instrumental)Artist: NAMLicense #: 4601725855Song: New Kids (Instrumental)Artist: More Like GeorgiaLicense #: 9511520888

    34 min

  5. 10/21/2025

    Ep 14: Teacher Appraisal System

    In this episode, we talk with a teacher turned assistant principal about the current teacher appraisal system in Texas. Our conversation covers the individual parts of the process as well as how new teachers can use this process to hone their craft and become more effective in the classroom. Music Included: Song: Jam Time (Instrumental) Artist: NAM License #: 4601725855 Song: New Kids (Instrumental) Artist: More Like Georgia License #: 9511520888

    32 min

  6. 10/07/2025

    Ep 13: People to Know in Your School

    In this episode, I dive into the various people that are part of the day-to-day work that a teacher does. Having a good relationship with these groups or individuals will greatly enhance the job satisfaction and effectiveness of a classroom teacher. Music Included: Song: Jam Time (Instrumental) Artist: NAM License #: 4601725855 Song: New Kids (Instrumental) Artist: More Like Georgia License #: 9511520888

    24 min

  7. 09/23/2025

    Ep 12: Special Education 101

    In this episode we discuss the expectations a general education teacher has when working with students in special education or Section 504. Many new teachers have little experience in this area and our guest (Catherine Davies '10, Registered Educational Diagnostician) helps give more practical information. Resources: TEA - Special Education , Intervention Central , Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports Music Included: Song: Jam Time (Instrumental) Artist: NAM License #: 4601725855 Song: New Kids (Instrumental) Artist: More Like Georgia License #: 9511520888

    33 min

  8. 09/09/2025

    Ep 11: Writing Classroom Grants

    Teachers have the opportunity to bring their passion for content and teaching to their students in a variety of ways. In this episode, leaders from local education foundations discuss how writing classroom grants can help teachers elevate student engagement and bring relevance to their content. Our conversation focuses on tips for writing great grant proposals and examples of previous teacher grants. Mentioned Resources Bryan Education Foundation Classroom Grant Ideas College Station Education Foundation Classroom Grant Ideas Music Included: Song: Jam Time (Instrumental) Artist: NAM License #: 4601725855 Song: New Kids (Instrumental) Artist: More Like Georgia License #: 9511520888

    33 min
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This podcast is geared towards students in an educator preparation program working towards certification in a secondary content area. Topics will include relevant information for obtaining secondary teacher certification in Texas and tips for the first few years in the classroom.

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