Education’s Substack Podcast

Education Instigators

Just a couple of teachers from Ohio turning uncomfortable conversations into actionable change educationinstigators.substack.com

Episódios

  1. Your Presence is a Present

    22/12/2025

    Your Presence is a Present

    Jay and Daneé discuss some of their favorite moments with students and colleagues as they reflect and practice gratitude. Tis the season! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educationinstigators.substack.com

    31 min
  2. High Expectations

    14/08/2025

    High Expectations

    It's Back to School season and the Education Instigators discuss expectations going into another year. What does setting high expectations look like in your classroom? In your workrooms? In your life? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educationinstigators.substack.com

    50 min
  3. Show Up or Shut Up!

    15/07/2025

    Show Up or Shut Up!

    How do student absences affect the educational experience? The Education Instigators are back o discuss what they see the causes to be as well as potential solutions. Education Instigators Artwork: Malcolm Fisher Intro Voice: Dezmond Carlton II Intro Music: denardjoel “DARE U” Outro Music: denardjoel “Blackberry” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educationinstigators.substack.com

    47 min
  4. Work/ Life Balance

    12/06/2025

    Work/ Life Balance

    The Education Instigators are officially on summer vacation and reflecting on the power of the mic drop after roll call— knowing when to clock out, both figuratively and literally. They’re diving into the self-care strategies and balance practices that keep them grounded and promote longevity in a profession where burnout runs deep. Education Instigators Artwork: Malcolm Fisher Intro Voice: Dezmond Carlton II Intro Music: denardjoel “DARE U” Outro Music: denardjoel “Blackberry” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educationinstigators.substack.com

    42 min
  5. Friends. How Many of Us Have Them?

    30/05/2025

    Friends. How Many of Us Have Them?

    The Education Instigators discuss the impact of quality colleague relationships in the career. Education Instigators Artwork: Malcolm Fisher Intro Voice: Dezmond Carlton II Intro Music: denardjoel “DARE U” Outro Music: denardjoel “Blackberry” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educationinstigators.substack.com

    41 min
  6. Make It Make Cent$

    01/05/2025

    Make It Make Cent$

    Should great teachers be rewarded for their work (beyond stickers and pencil pouches)? Or does this open up a whole new can of worms at an already tough time in education? Listen in as Daneé and Jay discuss merit based pay for educators. Education Instigators Artwork: Malcolm Fisher Intro Voice: Dezmond Carlton II Intro Music: denardjoel “DARE U” Outro Music: denardjoel “Blackberry” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educationinstigators.substack.com

    37 min

  7. 24/04/2025

    Black Enough

    Daneé and Jay discuss the ways that Black people are accepting of various expressions within the culture and how that is, in part, shaped by different educational experiences. Education Instigators Artwork: Malcolm Fisher Intro Voice: Dezmond Carlton II Intro Music: denardjoel “DARE U” Outro Music: denardjoel “Blackberry” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educationinstigators.substack.com

    38 min
  8. Those who can, teach

    10/04/2025

    Those who can, teach

    Daneé and Jay share their motivations for becoming teachers and the alternative pathways that led them to the classroom. They also discuss some of the difficulties of the field before sharing the moments that keep them going. Education Instigators Artwork: Malcolm Fisher Intro Voice: Dezmond Carlton II Intro Music: denardjoel “DARE U” Outro Music: denardjoel “Blackberry” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educationinstigators.substack.com

    36 min
  9. Anti-DEI is Destroying Educational Integrity

    03/04/2025

    Anti-DEI is Destroying Educational Integrity

    Daneé and Jay discuss the current attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies in education. Plus, we expose how vouchers drain public school funding, deepening disparities. Education Instigators Artwork: Malcolm Fisher Intro Voice: Dezmond Carlton II Intro Music: denardjoel “DARE U” Outro Music: denardjoel “Blackberry” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educationinstigators.substack.com

    34 min

  10. 19/03/2025

    A Couple of TOYs Instigating Change

    Just a couple of teachers from Ohio turning uncomfortable conversations into actionable change. Education Instigators, Daneé and Jay, discuss how they met and the process of becoming Ohio Teachers of the Year. Nominations are open in Ohio until March 31: https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-standards-and-programs/ohio-teacher-of-the-year/teacher-nomination/nominate-an-outstanding-ohio-teacher If from another state or outside of the nomination window, check out https://ntoy.ccsso.org/national-teacher-of-the-year/ for more information on your state or territory's program. Education Instigators Artwork: Malcolm Fisher Intro Voice: Dezmond Carlton II Intro Music: denardjoel “DARE U” Outro Music: denardjoel “Blackberry” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educationinstigators.substack.com

    34 min
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Just a couple of teachers from Ohio turning uncomfortable conversations into actionable change educationinstigators.substack.com

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