School Appropriate with Pat Potter

Pat Potter

A podcast by educators for educators and supporters of one of the world's most important professions. Follow the podcast on Instagram @schoolappropriatepod Follow the podcast on Twitter @schoolappropod Email us at schoolappropriatepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and share with your friends!

  1. 10/06/2021

    Episode 44: The year so far with Katie!

    NEW GUEST ALERT!  Katie is an English Language Arts teacher in Herscher, Illinois.  In this episode, she shares her insight on the 2020-2021 school year, how the current year compares, the ways in which she has grown as a teacher, and much, MUCH more!  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

    1 hr

  2. 09/22/2021

    Episode 43: Updates from the Classroom! [SOLO]

    We're back with a solo episode!  Updates from the classroom abound this week, give it a listen! https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/covid-vaccine-and-kids-the-potential-schedule-for-children-under-12/2618409/ The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

    19 min

  3. 09/08/2021

    Episode 42: Growth and Reflecting with Mike!

    One of the first guests EVER has returned!  Mike is a high school English Language Teacher in Phoenix, Arizona.  He has taught English Language and Social Studies, and has coached girls' basketball.  In this episode, he shares his experiences and insight on growing as an educator, helping students reach their full potential, and so much more!  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

    1h 5m

  4. 08/24/2021

    Episode 41: Music and Band with Karol!

    NEW GUEST ALERT! Karol is the High School Band Director at Herscher High School in Herscher, Illinois.  In this episode, he shares his insight on how he chose to pursue a career in music education, the differences between marching and concert bands, how his own experiences in college marching band and Drum Corps International drum and bugle corps influenced him as a professional, and so, SO much more!  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

    54 min

  5. 08/10/2021

    Episode 40: Andy pt. 2!

    We're 3/3 on returning champions, dear listener! Andy is a middle school social studies teacher at Thomas Metcalf School in Normal, Illinois, a laboratory school of Illinois State University.  In this episode, he shares his insight on the importance of teaching good history, how social studies teachers can navigate potentially difficult topics, and so much more! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

    1h 21m

  6. 07/27/2021

    Episode 39: Kelsey Returns!

    We're back, dear listener, and the returning champions keep on comin'!   Kelsey is the social studies department chair at Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School on the South Side of Chicago.  In this episode, she shares her wealth of wisdom and insight on inequities in education and society at large, positive trends in education, and of course, the importance of strong social studies education. Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

    56 min

  7. 07/13/2021

    Episode 38: Mike Returns!

    The guests are BACK, listeners!  Mike is a middle school social studies and English Language Arts teacher at a southwest suburban Chicago middle school.  He emphasizes, among many other things, teaching students the full history of the United States and encouraging his students to consider perspectives that have typically not been widely known.  In this episode, he and Pat discuss the nature of "controversy" in social studies education, marginalized groups throughout American history, and much, much more! Check out Mike's book recommendations here: Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework, Gholdy Muhammad Prairie Lotus, Linda Sue Park The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

    1h 10m

  8. 07/09/2021

    Episode 37: The Return!

    School Appropriate is back!  The hiatus is over, and the show has returned with a new schedule and goal.  This is a small preview of what the show has in store going forward, so tune in and get up to speed!  The next FULL episode will be out TUESDAY, JULY 13th.  Thanks for listening! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer. Show website Facebook Instagram

    16 min
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A podcast by educators for educators and supporters of one of the world's most important professions. Follow the podcast on Instagram @schoolappropriatepod Follow the podcast on Twitter @schoolappropod Email us at schoolappropriatepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and share with your friends!

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