Pineapple Classrooms

Pineapple Classrooms

Hello and welcome to Pineapple Classrooms, a blog and podcast celebrating the teachers of Albuquerque! Pineapple Classrooms is a collaborative project that works to bring teachers together through shared stories and honest conversations.

Episodes

  1. 11/14/2017

    Episode 7: Where are the Decimals?!

    In Episode 7 Kathy Wolfe James interviews a 5th grade teacher at Sombra del Monte Elementary School, Kim Dubbs. Kim talks about her passion for teaching math in engaging ways. She loves teaching and credits her colleagues for her continual growth. Music by Jacob Deaven Pineappleclassrooms.com

    34 min

  2. 10/10/2017

    Episode 6: Different Avenues for Success

    In episode 6, Kathy Wolfe James interview Rachel Daley of Ernie Pyle Middle School. Rachel is passionate about teaching the whole child and providing different avenues for success. PineappleClassrooms.com Music by Jacob Deaven

    28 min

  3. 09/26/2017

    Episode 5: Kids Are Amazing

    In episode 5 of Pineapple Classrooms Missy Lowther nominates Donna Rappuhn of Horizon Academy West (a charter school in Albuquerque, NM). Kathy Wolfe James talks to Donna about building independence and growth mindset in students of all ages. Students are capable of so much! Pineappleclassrooms.com Music by Jacob Deaven

    29 min

  4. 09/12/2017

    Episode 4: Treat Yourself

    In episode 4, host Kathy Wolfe James discusses the critical need for teachers to address burnout. Teachers Mike Ramirez from Janet Kahn ES, Elyse Burlingame from Hawthorne ES, and Justin Kesselring from Zuni ES offer advice on how to manage stress in this week's episode. Pineappleclassrooms.com Music by Jacob Deaven.

    25 min

  5. 08/29/2017

    Episode 3: His Name is Bob

    In episode 3 of Pineapple Classrooms Kathy Wolfe James interviews Chris Ortiz. Chris teaches science at Ernie Pyle Middle School in Albuquerque, NM. Chris talks about technology, behavior management, and student engagement. Pineappleclassrooms.com Music by Jacob Deaven.

    23 min
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Hello and welcome to Pineapple Classrooms, a blog and podcast celebrating the teachers of Albuquerque! Pineapple Classrooms is a collaborative project that works to bring teachers together through shared stories and honest conversations.

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