Podcast
We Can Do EPIC Things
Hosted by Carly Strauss and Lyndsey Bednar · EN
Teaching is hard. As it turns out, we can do EPIC things. A podcast for people who love learning.
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106. The One Where We Follow Up and Finish Up
May 500:36:34Tap to summarizeIn our final episode of season 3, we spend some time debriefing our conversation with Grace Dearborn and talking classroom strategies that are easy to implement. We will be back in August with a new season! Have a great summer☀️
Transcribe →105. The One With Grace Dearborn
Apr 2800:38:26Tap to summarizeGrace Dearborn is on the pod! This is a MUST listen. We had the best time talking with Grace about her teaching career, systems and structures in the classrooms, and her new book coming out April 30th called The Rules of Engagement (you need this book). Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned educator, this conversation will challenge your thinking and hopefully leave you thinking about how you can grow as an educator!
Transcribe →104. The One With Hot Air For Hope
Apr 1400:48:40Tap to summarizeHot Air for Hope is coming up May 15-17! In this episode, we talk with Amanda Johnson about all things Hot Air for Hope and she gives us insight on how it all came to be and details of the event. It is such a great event and if you’re free the weekend of the 15th, please attend!
Transcribe →103. The One Where We Fly Drones
Apr 700:29:33Tap to summarizeDid you know our district has a drone team?! In this episode, we talk about with Joe Sherych and one of his cadets about the drone team at DHS. We learn about how they acquired the drones, practicing, and what competition looks like. You’ll be shocked at how the competitions are structured. Spoiler: Our team dominated the competition!
Transcribe →102. The One With The Parent Expo
Mar 3100:22:03Tap to summarizeATTENTION: Pau-Wa-Lu is hosting a Parent Expo on April 7th from 5:00-7:30pm for anyone interested in learning more about pre-teens and teenagers. This special evening is designed to support families as they navigate the unique challenges of parenting adolescents in today’s world. Listen to learn more about the Parent Expo on the 7th and we hope to see you there!
Transcribe →101. The One That Rocks
Mar 2400:54:36Tap to summarizeThis episode rocks! In this episode , we talk with Roger Cramer about all things rocks. You will learn so many fun facts about rocks and how to join the Great Basin Gem and Mineral Club. 🪨
Transcribe →100. The One Where We Turn 100
Mar 1700:56:35Tap to summarizeCan you believe we have recorded 100 episodes?! We had so much fun recording this episode with our new hires. In this episode, we asked our new hires for their two truths and a lie and just like every other episode, we very rarely guess correctly! Listen as you get to know our new hires a little bit better!
Transcribe →99. The One With The News Crew
Mar 1000:30:50Tap to summarizeDid you know that C.C. Meneley has a weekly news show produced by students? In this episode, we talk with Kelly McCue, the news crew advisor, and the students who run the show and learn about all the inner workings!
Transcribe →98. The One Where We Are Keeping Up With The Cousins
Mar 400:47:06Tap to summarizeThe cousins are back! In this episode, we do a mid-year check in with the cousins on highlights from the first semester and plans for next year. You won’t want to miss the part where we ask them about things from our childhood such as the yellow pages, pagers, and collect calls.
Transcribe →97. The One With The Science Of Hope
Feb 2400:36:27Tap to summarizeWe are back from our break with the science of hope. In this episode we revisit what it means to have hope and give you some good strategies to implement in your classroom.
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