The Ask Adam and Ryan Show

Adam Welcome and Ryan Sheehy

The Adam and Ryan Show talks about education, life, and more. They answer listeners questions as they tell stories from their journey through education and life. Adam Welcome: @mradamwelcome, adamwelcome@gmail.com Ryan Sheehy: @sheehyrw, mrryansheehy@gmail.com

  1. 12/11/2022

    Episode 1

    WE ARE BACK

    17 min

  2. 07/21/2019

    Episode 32

    In this episode, Ryan and Adam discuss some of their favorite recent books they have read.

    8 min

  3. 07/14/2019

    Episode 31

    In this episode, Ryan and Adam discuss the following questions: I see so many different education conferences on Twitter. If you had to choose just one to attend, which one would it be and why? You have talked about initiative fatigue different times on your podcast. What is one initiative that you currently have going at your site, which you are excited about? If you could have any job in education right now, what job would you want and why? As you speak all over the country, I am sure you run into some pretty inspirational people. Who is one person that you have met through your travels, that is inspirational? What is one thing that you would do to public education in order to change the results that it is getting?

    16 min

  4. 07/07/2019

    Episode 30

    In this episode, Adam and Ryan discuss the following: am entering my first year as a principal. I am looking for activities to do with my staff on the first day, any suggestions? What do you do to make sure that your community understands and knows that when you say all students, it means ALL students? How do you reach young men and build real relationships w/ the when the majority of teachers are women? How do you maintain building relationships with all stakeholders over the summer months, when school is out? What is the best edtech tool that every teacher should be using in their classroom?

    25 min

  5. 06/30/2019

    Episode 29

    In this episode, Ryan and Adam discuss the following questions: Episode 29 I just landed my first teaching job. What should I focus on first? I was reading the other day that principals leave their jobs for the following reasons: Inadequate training and professional development, poor working conditions, insufficient salaries, Lack of decision making authority, and high stakes accountability policies. What can leaders do to overcome these feelings and stay in a leadership role? What is the biggest mistake you made and how would (or how did) you avoid making it again? What are some good strategies you recommend for building relationships with Ss? What was a memorable/rewarding event where you went out on a limb this year, either for a student or whomever?

    21 min

  6. 06/23/2019

    Episode 28

    In this quick episode, Ryan and Adam discuss books that they have read.

    9 min

  7. 06/16/2019

    Episode 27

    In this episode, Ryan and Adam discuss the following:  I’m taking next year off to stay home with my kids. What will a principal want to hear about this decision/how I spent my year off when I apply for jobs the following year? How does an educator survive at a district where the Principals number one priority is to make everyone happy vs choosing research based methodologies to drive curriculum and policies? If you could redesign a school day, how would you design it and why? I am working in a school district that has a declining enrollment. We are losing kids to private schools and charter schools. How should districts handle this? What is the most important thing for a new principal to do in the first 30 days?

    19 min

  8. 06/02/2019

    Episode 26

    In this episode, Adam and Ryan discuss the following questions: How do you continue your positive vibes rolling into the summer break? How do you balance relationships with leadership, while making sure others don’t feel that I am picking sides? What recommendations do you have for summer professional development? My school needs something, I’m not sure what it needs but it needs something? Any ideas? I’m questioning my choice of becoming a teacher and staying in the profession, what do you think I should do?

    26 min
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The Adam and Ryan Show talks about education, life, and more. They answer listeners questions as they tell stories from their journey through education and life. Adam Welcome: @mradamwelcome, adamwelcome@gmail.com Ryan Sheehy: @sheehyrw, mrryansheehy@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Adam Welcome and Ryan Sheehy
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2022
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Adam Welcome and Ryan Sheehy
  • Show Website
    The Ask Adam and Ryan Show