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Classroom Matters

The Classroom Matters podcast aims to tell the stories and share the experiences of K-12 educators and the reality of our education system. Join Kristy Houle, former teacher, assistant principal and principal as she talks with a wide variety of fascinating people on important and interesting educational topics.

How to Create a Collaborative Culture with Stephanie Gregson

30 mins; December 20, 2023

Getting Organized in the Classroom: A Conversation with Dr. Frank Buck

45 mins; December 01, 2023

Against All Odds: A Conversation with Kevo Aregbe

29 mins; November 16, 2023

A Revolution in Teaching Business and Economics

32 mins; October 20, 2023

Digital Wellness in the Learning Environment

37 mins; September 22, 2023

Creating the Calm Classroom with Caylee Carullo

33 mins; September 07, 2023

Hacking Teacher Happiness: The Five Habits of the Least Stressed and Most Empowered Teachers

32 mins; August 21, 2023

Helping Teachers Thrive Through Creative Thinking

39 mins; August 10, 2023

Strategies and Resources to Help Children Identify and Process Emotions

34 mins; July 28, 2023

Planting the Seeds of Resilience with Kathy Magnusson

31 mins; July 13, 2023

Your Child Learns Differently, Now What?

33 mins; June 22, 2023

The Sudbury School: Self-Directed Education

47 mins; June 15, 2023

Overcoming Fear and Anxiety Through Creativity with Author David McBee

21 mins; June 08, 2023

Uniting Curiosity, Wonder and Marvel with Vivienne in Paris

21 mins; May 31, 2023

Approaching Emergency Preparedness Through a Trauma-Informed Lens with Claire Marie

41 mins; May 25, 2023

A Week with Waffles: A Conversation with Author Tom Speicher

28 mins; April 27, 2023

How Project Based Learning is Changing the World of Education

41 mins; April 22, 2023

Neurodiversity in Education with Bryson Tarbet

31 mins; April 17, 2023

Why Learning Disability is a Social Justice Issue with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh

42 mins; April 10, 2023

My Invisible Father: A Conversation with Author Jaer Armstead-Jones

38 mins; March 30, 2023

I Love Public Schools: How Stories Can Create Change

39 mins; March 23, 2023

Educators as First Responders with Dr. Deborah Offner

24 mins; February 23, 2023

Sustainable Habits for College and Career Readiness: The Secrets to Success with Elizabeth West

30 mins; February 09, 2023

Teaching Science Through Storytelling with Kathy Joseph

39 mins; February 02, 2023

How to Solve the Literacy Crisis with Matt Bardin

39 mins; January 02, 2023

Preparing Your Child to Thrive with Dr. Jen Forristal- Author of The Umbrella Effect: Your Guide to Raising Strong, Adaptable Kids in a Stressful World

38 mins; December 16, 2022

How to Prepare Students for the Future and Not the Past

37 mins; December 08, 2022

Getting Your Students Jazzed Up About History: A Conversation with Gary Hubb

22 mins; November 28, 2022

Powering the Teaching Profession: Ideas for New Teachers and Education Change Makers

35 mins; November 14, 2022

Teaching Students Creativity as a Human Superpower: A Conversation with Michaell Magrutsche

43 mins; October 19, 2022

Using Online Learning Platforms for Student Engagement with Shaunak Roy

28 mins; October 12, 2022

Communities Making a Difference: Emerson Electric and Urban League of St. Louis

38 mins; September 26, 2022

St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature: A Conversation with Julius B. Anthony

39 mins; September 15, 2022

Culture to the Max: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Practice

61 hours 6 mins; September 01, 2022

At Home Author with Vicky Weber

26 mins; August 24, 2022

Bobby Norfolk: Bringing Adventures to Life in the Classroom

33 mins; July 27, 2022

Engaging and Educating Through Children’s Literature: A Conversation with Lori Orlinsky and Alysson Bourque

30 mins; July 11, 2022

Learn How to Listen to Your Tiny Ninja: A Conversation with Sasha Graham

23 mins; July 05, 2022

Recess to Reset: A Conversation with Sandy Joy Weston

41 mins; June 30, 2022

HOMEWORKS! Part 3: Attendance, Academics and Behavior – It’s All Connected

34 mins; June 21, 2022

HOMEWORKS! Part 2: The Importance of Parent Engagement in Schools

21 mins; June 21, 2022

Autism in Children & Creating More Confident Communicators: A Conversation with Rose Griffin

30 mins; June 09, 2022

HOMEWORKS! Part 1: The Teacher Home Visit Program– St. Louis, MO

22 mins; May 19, 2022

Blueprint4SummerSTL: A Conversation with Zasmine Johnson

15 mins; May 03, 2022

The New Educate.Today: Who We Are

23 mins; May 03, 2022

The New Educate.Today: Curriculum Areas

5 mins; May 03, 2022

The New Educate.Today: Video Segments

6 mins; May 03, 2022

The New Educate.Today: Quick Ideas

3 mins; May 03, 2022

The New Educate.Today: Point to Point On-Demand Programs

6 mins; May 03, 2022

How to Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow: A Conversation with Coach T.

37 mins; April 18, 2022

10 Steps to Develop Great Learners: Visible Learning For Parents: A Conversation with John and Kyle Hattie

36 mins; April 11, 2022

Episode #81: Missouri's Teacher of the Year 2022: A Conversation with James Young

22 mins; March 16, 2022

Episode #80: Gaining and Maintaining Trust: A Conversation with Dr. Toby Travis

33 mins; February 25, 2022

Episode #79: How to Learn Problem-Solving Skills: A Conversation with Marsha Tuft

33 mins; February 02, 2022

Episode #78: The Math Kids Series: A Conversation with Dave Cole

24 mins; January 21, 2022

Episode #77: Strong Fathers, Strong Families: A Conversation with J. Michael Hall

40 mins; January 12, 2022

Episode #76: Teaching Mindset Through Art: A Conversation with Marc Stein

23 mins; December 17, 2021

Episode #75: Creativity and Education: A Conversation with Cyndi Burnett

32 mins; December 02, 2021

Episode #74: Getting It Together: A Conversation with Rowena List

33 mins; November 22, 2021

Episode #73: The Case of Sensational Stims: A Conversation with Erin Garcia

37 mins; November 16, 2021

Episode #72: Drop Kick the Drama: A Conversation with Madonna Hanna

35 mins; November 03, 2021

Episode #71: Buried Beneath: A Conversation with Author, Kelly Hopkins

26 mins; October 21, 2021

Episode #70: Life After High School: Are You Ready? A Conversation with Beth and Greg Langston

37 mins; October 13, 2021

Episode #69: Good Night, Sleep Tight: A Conversation with The Sleep Lady, Kim West

25 mins; October 05, 2021

Episode #68: Classroom Management, Then and Now: A Conversation with Dr. Rick Chromey

40 mins; September 30, 2021

Episode #67: Using Social Media to Break Down Barriers and Extend Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls

39 mins; September 10, 2021

Episode #66: Motivating Students to Be Productive, Good and Engaged: A Conversation with Dr. Rick Chromey

39 mins; September 02, 2021

Episode #65: It’s Gonna Be Ok: A Conversation with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

56 mins; July 28, 2021

Episode #64: How to Build a Love of Reading: A Conversation with Danny Brassell

38 mins; July 22, 2021

Episode #63: Raising Supaman: A Conversation with Nathaniel Turner

37 mins; July 15, 2021

Episode #62: Chemistry for Kids: A Conversation with Dr. Stephanie Ryan

24 mins; July 08, 2021

Episode #61: Dream It & Do It: A Conversation with Holly Sharp

41 mins; June 15, 2021

Episode #60: An Educator’s Guide to Using Your 3 Eyes: A Conversation with Dr. Megan Sweet

38 mins; June 03, 2021

Episode #59: Blueprint4SummerSTL: A Conversation with Zasmine Johnson

24 mins; April 27, 2021

Episode #58: Can You Hear Me Now? A Conversation with Author Suzanne DeMallie

41 mins; April 14, 2021

Episode #57: What’s Your Musial Moment? A Conversation with Solomon Alexander – St. Louis Sports Commission

29 mins; April 01, 2021

Episode #56: Once a Teacher, Always a Teacher? Life After Teaching with Brittany Long

26 mins; March 11, 2021

Episode #55: Missouri Teacher of the Year Darrion Cockrell

34 mins; January 26, 2021

Episode #54: Maslow Before Bloom: A Conversation with Dr. Bryan Pearlman

32 mins; January 21, 2021

Episode #53: Truly Human Leadership: A Conversation with Bob Chapman

43 mins; December 17, 2020

Episode #52: Alternative Education: What It Really Means

45 mins; November 25, 2020

Episode #51: A Conversation with Tabatha Rosproy: National Teacher of the Year 2020

29 mins; November 12, 2020

Episode #50: Young Author and Business Owner: One on One with Michael "Mikey" Wren

21 mins; September 17, 2020

Episode #49: How Community Is Supporting Education

25 mins; September 10, 2020

Coffee with Kristy and Tim: Episode #9: Back to School from Home

13 mins; August 27, 2020

Episode #48: Keeping Your Kids Safe Online, Part 3: A Conversation with Ronna Glickman

29 mins; August 13, 2020

Episode #47: Keeping Your Kids Safe Online, Part 2: A Conversation with Ronna Glickman

31 mins; August 12, 2020

Episode #46: Keeping Your Kids Safe Online, Part 1: A Conversation with Ronna Glickman

24 mins; August 06, 2020

Episode #45: Helping a Community Grow: Navigate STL Schools

27 mins; August 04, 2020

Episode #44: The Importance of Online Learning: A Conversation with Tina McCord

32 mins; July 30, 2020

Episode #43: All the Things: A Conversation with Kristen Schindler

47 mins; July 24, 2020

Episode #42: A Bridge Toward Common Ground: Our Community Listens: A Conversation with Michael Desparrios

40 mins; July 21, 2020

Episode #41: Heather Forbes, Part 3: The Necessity of Trauma-Informed Care During Covid-19

22 mins; July 16, 2020

Episode #40: Heather Forbes, Part 2: Teacher Buy-In

26 mins; July 09, 2020

Episode #39: Helping A Community Stay Strong: A Conversation with Chuck Alphin

40 mins; July 02, 2020

Episode #38: Beyond Consequences: A Trauma-Informed Approach with Heather Forbes

38 mins; June 25, 2020

Episode #36: Isolated Learning Part 1

6 mins; June 18, 2020

Episode #37: Isolated Learning Part 2

9 mins; June 18, 2020

Episode #35: The Struggle of Students in Low Income School Districts: A Conversation With Nate Porter

28 mins; June 11, 2020

Coffee with Kristy and Tim: Episode #8: How to Motivate Students That Don’t Want To Be Motivated

11 mins; June 04, 2020

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