Teachers on Fire

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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.

  1. Unity Over Division: How Virginia Principal Derek Cantrell Merged Two Schools Into One

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    Unity Over Division: How Virginia Principal Derek Cantrell Merged Two Schools Into One

    → How did a Virginia school principal help to merge two rival schools into one? → How can we build positive school culture during times of change and transition? → How can we translate our school mission and values into meaningful daily practices? Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - Derek Cantrell was named the 2026 Outstanding Principal of Virginia 1:45 - The story of the merger in Better Together 5:08 - Honoring the traditions of both schools 8:33 - Including student voice during the transition 12:48 - Biggest lessons learned from the merger 14:47 - Retaining teachers, logistical challenges 16:57 - Improving attendance and engagement post-merger 22:36 - Reinforcing school values on a daily basis 24:00 - Using AI tools to improve lessons 28:00 - Using AI to improve efficiency as a school administrator 31:59 - One hope for the coming school year 33:14 - How and where to connect with Derek online About This Guest, Derek Cantrell Derek is the principal of Alleghany High School and was named 2026 Outstanding High School Principal of Virginia. He is the author of Better Together: Building One School, One Culture, and One Community from Two Rivals, sharing lessons learned from leading a successful school consolidation while building a unified culture focused on relationships, student success, and community. Derek is a frequent presenter on school culture, leadership, and practical applications of AI in education, helping school leaders create systems that put people first while improving outcomes for students and staff. Connect with Derek Cantrell on LinkedIn and on X @derekcatch19. 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.

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  2. Unlock Student Motivation with Stephen de Groot

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    Unlock Student Motivation with Stephen de Groot

    → How do needs, values, goals, and strengths reframe how we motivate and engage learners? → What are the things that actually drain motivation for students in the classroom and at home? → How can teachers build better Regulation, Resources, and Relationships for students in their classrooms? 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 Stephen De Groot. Stephen has spent his career focused on one central idea: helping people get to better.  As president and co-founder of Brivia, he has worked with more than 300 organizations across 12 countries and presented to more than 50,000 people worldwide.  His experience spans an unusually wide range of environments, from working with at-risk youth, gang members, and correctional institutions to coaching CEOs, military leaders, and professionals in sectors such as mining, healthcare, law, and business. A former adjunct professor of human behaviour theory, de Groot is the author of Getting to Better: A New Model for Elevating Human Potential at Work and in Life,  which reached the Top 3 on Amazon Canada’s Hot New Releases in Business Leadership, as well as the Top 100 in Interpersonal Relations, Leadership, and Management. You can connect with Stephen De Groot on LinkedIn,  on Instagram @StephendeGrootOfficial, and at his website, gettingtobetter.com. Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - Stephen de Groot is an author, speaker, and consultant 1:47 - How Getting to Better connects with the classroom 2:51 - How the Core 4 Dimensions motivate learners 4:52 - Universal truths about human motivation 8:01 - Educators need to feel safe, significant, and situated 10:06 - What drains student motivation 13:01 - How to build greater resilience in students 15:37 - How to manage stress as an educator 17:21 - A helpful daily practice for principals 18:48 - How and where to connect with Stephen 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.

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  3. Curiosity Sets Up Direct Instruction: OLIVIA ODILEKE

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    Curiosity Sets Up Direct Instruction: OLIVIA ODILEKE

    → Why is curiosity foundational to everything that happens in the classroom? → How can simple micro-inquiry tasks at the beginning of a lesson set up direct instruction to follow? → How can teachers use AI as a collaborative thought partner to amplify student thinking? 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 Olivia Odileke. Olivia is an educator, author, instructional technology leader, and founder of Kampus Insights CC, where she helps schools design engaging, curiosity-driven learning experiences. With over 15 years of experience in Title I schools, she has trained thousands of educators and is passionate about helping teachers spark student thinking before delivering content. Olivia is also the creator of the Spark Curiosity EDU experience, a movement designed to help educators rediscover wonder, joy, and purpose in teaching and learning. You can connect with Olivia Odileke on LinkedIn,  on X @KampusCoach, on Instagram @fearless.educator, and at her website, sparkcuriosityedu.com. [You’ll also find helpful resources from Olivia related to this conversation at ai.sparkcuriosityedu.com, app.leadsparkteam.com, and fearlesseducator.com.] Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - Olivia Odileke is an education author, speaker, and teacher trainer 1:51 - Curiosity is NOT just an extra, it's everything 4:55 - Micro-inquiry tasks at the beginning of the lesson 9:26 - The Spark Curiosity EDU "anti-conference" in Austin 19:24 - The Spark Curiosity GPT Coach 26:25 - What's killing curiosity in our classrooms today 29:29 - Olivia's AI-generated music for educators 34:20 - The AI tools she uses for her music 37:11 - Unleashing Curiosity, Olivia's most recent book 41:39 - How and where to connect with Olivia 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.

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  4. Dr. BRAD JOHNSON: Build Your RQ, Build Your Learning Community

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    Dr. BRAD JOHNSON: Build Your RQ, Build Your Learning Community

    → How can relational leadership transform your school community? → How can we encourage colleagues overwhelmed by fatigue, culture wars, or literacy battles? → As technology debates rage, where is the conversation going in K-12 education? Today’s Teacher on Fire is Dr. Brad Johnson. Dr. Johnson is an internationally recognized speaker, bestselling author, and one of the leading voices in relational leadership and educator wellness. A former teacher, principal, and professor, Brad has authored multiple books and works with schools around the world to help leaders build trust, strengthen culture, and create environments where both students and educators thrive. You can connect with Dr. Brad Johnson on Facebook and LinkedIn, on X and Instagram @DrBradJohnson, and at his website, doctorbradjohnson.com. Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - Dr. Brad Johnson is a renowned education author and speaker 1:38 - The story in Coffee with the Custodian 5:32 - Leadership principles that administrators struggle with 7:38 - Relational leadership 11:25 - A mistake that new administrators make sometimes 14:13 - How to recognize character traits in students 16:45 - Encouraging tired teachers 20:39 - How to best leverage strengths of teachers 22:40 - The technology debate raging in K-12 education 27:22 - One thing that keeps Dr. Johnson's fire burning 29:51 - How and where to connect with Dr. Brad Johnson 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.

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  5. 7 Steps to School Success - with Dr. James Lane, Former Superintendent of the Year

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    7 Steps to School Success - with Dr. James Lane, Former Superintendent of the Year

    → What are the seven steps to school success? → What are the most common distractions school leaders face? → How can we build schools that give our graduates the kinds of skills that actually have career-ready value in tomorrow’s marketplace? 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 James Lane, Ed. D. James is Managing Director of K–16 at ETS, where he leads initiatives to strengthen connections between K–12, higher education, and the workforce. Previously, he served as CEO of PDK International and Educators Rising, Acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education, and Superintendent of Public Instruction in Virginia, where he was named 2017 Virginia Superintendent of the Year. A lifelong educator and musician, Dr. Lane is also a trumpet player and member of the Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame. You can connect with Dr. James Lane on X and Instagram @DrJamesLane,  on LinkedIn,  at universityinstructors.com, and  at leadingwithlaserfocus.com. Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - Dr. James Lane is a former Superintendent of the Year 1:52 - The 7 steps to school success 4:48 - Distractions for school leaders 6:34 - Advice for future leaders 8:47 - Grow your own - from students to district leaders 11:53 - How to build trust in a new school community 14:47 - Standardized testing and deeper learning 17:47 - From worksheets to competencies 20:34 - Career readiness for our graduates 23:37 - Inclusive practices and potential for all learners 27:14 - How and where to connect with Dr. James Lane 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.

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  6. AI Literacy and Design Thinking - with Alex Gray

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    AI Literacy and Design Thinking - with Alex Gray

    → How can education podcasting impact professional growth over time? → What is the single most dangerous misconception schools are making about artificial intelligence right now? → How can design thinking prepare secondary students for a complex, uncertain, technology-driven future? 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 Alex Gray. Alex is head of sixth form, BSME Network Lead for AI in Education, and founder of the DEEP Education Network, a global platform connecting 1,000+ educators across 50+ countries with courses, community, and evidence-based frameworks for modern teaching. He hosts The International Classroom Podcast, one of Dubai's largest education podcasts with hundreds of thousands of views. You can connect with Alex on LinkedIn, on Instagram @deepeducationnetwork, on YouTube @deepeducationnetwork, and  on his website at deepeducationnetwork.com/blog. Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - Alex Gray is a secondary educator and podcaster in Dubai 1:48 - Alex's journey from the UK to Dubai 5:43 - Teacher sustainability in international contexts 9:26 - Teacher burnout around the globe 12:31 - Podcasting as professional development 15:46 - AI literacy 23:09 - School misconceptions about AI 25:30 - Vibe coding 29:20 - Design thinking in secondary 34:54 - Alex's courses for educators at deepeducationnetwork.com 37:46 - How and where to connect with Alex 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.

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  7. Better Questions, Deeper Learning - with Connie Hamilton

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    Better Questions, Deeper Learning - with Connie Hamilton

    → How can we improve the effectiveness of the questions we ask in the classroom? → What’s a better way to respond the next time we get the classic “I don’t know”? → What does collecting actionable microdata look like during a live lesson? 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 Connie Hamilton. Connie is an author and instructional expert known for helping educators shift more thinking to students through effective questioning, collaboration, and high-impact classroom practices. You can connect with Connie On Facebook and LinkedIn,  On Instagram @conniehamiltonEd and At her website at conniehamilton.org. Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - Connie Hamilton is an education author, speaker, and presenter 1:14 - How to improve teacher questioning 2:57 - Questioning that shows student reasoning 5:10 - How to respond to "I don't know" 7:39 - Questions that produce more equity and inclusion 11:41 - Teacher invisibility - giving students agency and ownership 15:33 - Productive struggle - what teachers need to know 20:12 - Microdata points for instructional coaches to look for 25:55 - Signs of curiosity and inquiry in a classroom 27:20 - Providing coaching support to teachers without burdening 30:37 - How and where to connect with Connie Hamilton's work 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.

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  8. Teach Internationally - with Greg Lemoine

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    Teach Internationally - with Greg Lemoine

    → What is the single most rewarding aspect of international teaching? → For educators considering an international leap in their teaching career, what are the most crucial factors to consider? → What is the most common mistake teachers make when interviewing for an international teaching contract? 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 Gregory Lemoine. Greg has been teaching overseas for the past 25 years in international schools. He is the author of Finding the Right Fit: Your Professional Guide for International Educator Recruiting Fairs and Amazing Stories of a Teacher Living Overseas. On The International Teacher Podcast, he enjoys spreading the best kept secret in education: international teaching. You can connect with Gregory On Facebook and LinkedIn, On Instagram @internationalteacherpodcast, and  At his website, itpexpat.com. Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - What to consider before teaching internationally 1:29 - Five years of the International Teacher Podcast 4:01 - Reverse culture shock 6:18 - The countries Greg has taught in 10:47 - The path to ed leadership in international schools 12:29 - International teaching recruitment fairs 15:59 - The life of a third culture kid (TCK) 19:59 - How AI is impacting international schools 24:04 - The most rewarding aspect of international teaching 25:57 - How and where to connect with Greg Lemoine 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.

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