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Unlearn16: Class is in Session
Hosted by Unlearn16 · EN
A teacher with a sarcastic wit who’s passion for debate and discussion spans the political, social and pop culture spectrums. PS - a solid metaphor can solve all life’s problems
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The One Where Ryan and I Find The Authentic Metro
Jun 11, 202400:59:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Ryan Seeley (New Principal of Metro) and i discuss how our history, friendship and ability to lip sych helped save Metro Prep. 23 years of him trying to get me into a school play (which he did) and me trying to get him to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer (which he hasn't) created the magic we needed to start Metro again.Stayed tuned for all the moments
Transcribe →The One Where We Save Metro Prep
Jun 4, 202400:32:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I get you all caught up in the trials and tribulations of saving the the school you believe in. Whether that means saving the name, creating a new one or grabbing a hold of a little piece of magic and making dreams comes true.What do you think will happen next?
Transcribe →The One Where I Went Over The Falls To Build a School
May 21, 202400:21:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I take you on a trip to Niagara falls with 14 students (7/8s). Not only did this trip teach me about what kind of beautiful humans I teach BUT it also shed some light on the beautiful community of parents, teachers, administrators and students that I am about to build a brand new school with. You want to know my teaching ethos...you are going to have to watch the episode.Out of chaos comes a beautiful power.
Transcribe →The One Where Transitions Suck...But Change is Magical
May 14, 202400:19:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I discuss the power of the transition. It is painful, arduous, horrific and chaotic. We hold onto what we know because we fear change, meanwhile, it is that exact change that will make us whole. What a pain in the ass.
Transcribe →The One Where I Colour Outside The Lines And Start A School
May 7, 202400:27:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I take you on my first step to starting a brand new school with an incredible teaching staff, a powerful student population and supportive parent cheer squad. I have no idea how this will go, but I do know that all involved will give everything they can to make it happen. First things first...what's my educational philosophy?
Transcribe →The One Where I Have Lunch With Mama Tot
Apr 23, 202400:53:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I got to spend an hour with the authentic, the powerful, the empathetic, and the one and only Mama Tot. She creates a safe space for ANYONE who sit with her, she empowers those who need it and she, with every plate of pickled ocra, makes this world a better place.Tiktok @shoelover99Instagram @ophelianichols Youtube @ophelianichols9249
Transcribe →The One Where I Stand On Stage In Vegas
Apr 16, 202400:17:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Ana and I take three days and turn it into two weeks of adventures in Las Vegas. Pool party, Eiffel Tower, hat store, Luke's light saber and eventually, me on the stage in Vegas.PS - I'm in a little in love with Vegas
Transcribe →The One Where The Total Eclipse Proved Thoughts Matter More Than Fact
Apr 9, 202400:26:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode, using the total eclipse (song AND real life event) as a metaphor, I dive into the base of human nature - the need to feel important and the need for community. AND, I prove that the 'facts over feelings' crowd are scared and insecure humans who are not ready to understand the power and transformative nature of the human emotion. It starts revolutions, it paves the way to progress and it is the best proof of the human soul.
Transcribe →The One Where The School Boards Sue Social Media
Apr 2, 202400:49:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dean and I dig deep into the whys, whats and hows of a school board led lawsuit against the major social media companies in Ontario. Why are the doing it? What do they hope to gain? And does social media really rot your brain??Twitter @itsdeanblundell - Crier Media
Transcribe →The One Where I Get To Know Endo (And no, that's not a Star Wars reference)
Mar 26, 202401:00:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with Katie and Rosanna as the educate ME on the realities of endometriosis, its symptoms, pain management strategies, impacts on the individuals who suffer with this disease, research failures AND the real reason we don't have cure - LACK OF POLITICAL WILL.Websiteknowendo.ca
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