Episodes
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Sept. 18, 2026
21. Innovate26: Interview with Rick Wormeli
Rick Wormeli, keynote speaker of the Innovate26 conference hosted at Lindenwood University in St Charles, Missouri and one of America's first National Board Certified teachers, sits down to chat with Olivia. You can follow Rick's work at https://www.rickwormeli.com/
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Sept. 18, 2026
20. Innovate26 Conference: Chatbots
Olivia interviews presenter Dr. Tina Lauer regarding her session involving the use of Chatbots.
19
Dec. 2, 2025
19. Inside the School Walls: Principals on Connection, Cell Phones, and Culture
Hannah Knop and Chloe Rafada discuss with Dr. Alex Tripamer and Dr. Greg Jones the reality of school leadership. From building strong teacher–administrator relationships to navigating the new cell phone laws, this discussion celebrates the practices that strengthen school communities and inspire future progress.
18
Nov. 11, 2025
18. Intern Insights: Lessons from the Teacher Panel
Two interns share their candid reflections on the recent teacher panel event—what surprised them, what inspired them, and the key lessons they’ll carry forward into their own teaching journeys. From classroom strategies to professional growth, this episode offers a fresh perspective on learning from experienced educators.
17
Oct. 31, 2025
17. Teacher Panel 2025
In this episode, a diverse panel of teachers- ranging from first-year to seasoned veterans-come together for an honest and insightful conversation about the realities of classroom life. They share stories of triumphs and challenges, discuss how they've navigated student behavior, workload and burnout, and reflect on the lessons learned along the way. Listeners will gain a genuine look into the heart of teaching- the trials, tribulations, and deep rewards that come with shaping young minds.
16
Oct. 2, 2025
16. Support on the Inside and Out
Host Chloe Rafada and Mrs. Castaneda discuss the best methods for instructing English Language Leaner (ELL) students on the “School’s Back in Session” podcast. Together, they examine, practical methods that teachers can use to help ELL students succeed in the classroom, such as boosting language proficiency, encouraging inclusivity, modifying lesson plans, and utilizing interactive and visual learning strategies. In this episode, we talk about how teachers can use communication techniques cultu...
15
Feb. 26, 2025
15. Empowering Education: Open Source Learning and Culturally Responsive Teaching with Dr. David Preston
In this engaging podcast episode, Dr. David Preston delves into the transformative power of Open Source Learning and culturally responsive teaching. He shares his innovative approach to education, which emphasizes curiosity-driven learning, collaborative knowledge sharing, and the importance of recognizing and valuing diverse cultural backgrounds in the classroom. Dr. Preston's insights are particularly valuable for current and aspiring teachers looking to inspire and empower their students in t...
14
Feb. 24, 2025
14. From Aerospace to STEM Music: An Interview with Roy Moye III
In this captivating podcast episode, we sit down with Roy Moye III to explore his fascinating journey from aerospace engineering to his innovative venture in STEM Music. Roy shares insights from his extensive background in aerospace engineering, discussing the challenges and triumphs he experienced in the field. He also introduces us to STEM Music, his exciting new initiative aimed at inspiring and educating young minds through the power of music. Roy's passion for STEM education and his creati...
13
Dec. 10, 2024
13. Tech-Savvy Teaching: Navigating the Digital Classroom
The dynamic role of technology in contemporary education is examined by hosts from LindenTeach, Morgan Dearth and Chloe Rafada, in Tech-Savvy Teaching. Accompanied by Dr. Kristina Lauer, they explore useful tactics for utilizing technology to improve education while navigating its drawbacks. Protecting student privacy in a tech-driven environment, integrating resources without causing distractions, and comprehending kids' viewpoints on technology are important subjects. The growth of AI tec...
12
Dec. 10, 2024
12. Head & Heart: Nurturing Teacher Wellness in the Classroom
With guest Danielle Moradi, a counselor with expertise in educator wellness, hosts Morgan Dearth and Chloe Rafada discuss the crucial subject of teacher mental health in this episode, Head & Heart. The conversation emphasizes how closely student achievement, classroom success, and teacher well-being are all related. Effective stress management strategies, identifying and treating compassion fatigue, and managing secondary trauma are important subjects. Particularly in light of the COVID-19 ...
11
Oct. 29, 2024
11. A Teacher’s Guide To Time Management
In this podcast, we discuss from the perspective of a veteran teacher how first year teachers can improve their time management skills so that they can be successful while teaching, and students are able to meet their learning goals in the classroom.
10
Feb. 28, 2024
10. Global Crisis in Education
Join our School's Back In Session podcasters as they interview Dr. Daniel Kirk, Dean of the College of Education and Human Services at Lindenwood University as he discusses from a global perspective the current crisis in education.
9
Feb. 21, 2024
9. Focus on First
Join our podcasters as they interview two building principals that can share their insights and experiences about what to expect in the first year of teaching.
8
Feb. 21, 2024
8. Rural vs. Urban Experiences
Join our podcasters as they interview a principal with vast experiences in both rural and urban educational settings. Understand the importance of finding the right environment for you and your teaching career.
7
Feb. 21, 2024
7. Intro Spring Interns
Spring Interns Jessica and Hannah introduce themselves and talk about their experiences as education majors at LU in the LindenTeach Internship program.
6
Oct. 5, 2023
6. First Day Experiences
In this episode, the new hosts spend some time discussing their first day substitute teaching experiences.
5
April 18, 2023
5. Transition
Hosts Camryn and Jenna interview Daniel about the transition from substitute teacher to student teacher.
4
April 18, 2023
4. Influence
Camryn and Jenna take the stage and discuss what influenced each of them to pursue education as a career path.
3
March 22, 2023
3: Trials and Successes
In this episode, we will be discussing first year teaching misconceptions/ myths with an elementary school principal.
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Feb. 22, 2023
2: The First Years
In this episode, we will be discussing first year teaching misconceptions/ myths with a relatively new teacher and a tenured/ experienced classroom teacher.
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Dec. 15, 2022
1: Welcome and "Why"
This episode contains host introductions and personal “whys” for choosing the teaching profession.