Think Differently and Deeply Podcast

The Center for Transformative Teaching & Learning
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Mar 3, 2026 • 50min

Model Twice, Practice More: Instructional Design That Works featuring Gene Tavernetti

Today host Glenn Whitman talks about practical instructional design with instructional coach Gene Tavernetti. Reading to learn has been an integral part of both of their journeys and they co-authored the article "Let's Talk More About Instructional Design (and the science of learning)." Gene is also the author of the book "Teach Fast: Focused Adaptable Structured Teaching." In this episode, we discuss Gene's educational journey and the benefits of training in the fast framework method. Listen in to learn what teachers can learn from coaches and how to "shift the lift." "Being right was never enough. In fact, thinking you were right all the time was a detriment to assisting teachers to open up to try things." - Gene Tavernetti What You'll Learn: What is Gene Tavernetti's educational journey How to transition from coach to teacher Ways teachers can use humor in the classroom How to get the attention of your audience Why should teachers talk more about Instructional Design What is the connection between the science of learning and fast framework methods Which book is Gene reading now What does training look like in the fast framework — "The power of this fast framework is if you just get better at a few of the components you're going to see a change. And the change is in the kids. And that's, that's when I know that I've been successful. - Gene Tavernetti SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl
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Feb 3, 2026 • 42min

The Remote Is in the Other Room: Making Homework Accessible and Meaningful Through Student Voice

It is rare to have St. Andrews students on the podcast, so one of today's guests is a special addition. Daphne is a St. Andrews language teacher and a returning guest on the podcast. In this episode, Daphne brings one of her students along to rethink the concept of homework. We talk about the ways that teachers can promote collective efficacy through homework assignments and what makes a good or bad homework assignment. We also discuss ways that teachers can reduce barriers to learning and encourage motivation to do school assignments. Listen to this episode to learn how teachers can learn more from their students and improve the connection between homework assignments and classroom learning. "Presenting at conferences is a great way to pause and ask myself, what do I believe and how can I communicate that with others." - Daphne Clyburn What You'll Learn: How do St. Andrews students study Why should teachers be learning more from their students How can teachers reconsider the goal of homework Why do teachers assign homework How to make homework a continuation of class What is the difference between good and bad homework How has the concept of homework changed Is AI affecting homework in the ways predicted — "In everything we do as teachers, we need to be incorporating student voice into making our teaching practice stronger. If we're not getting a perspective, then we're missing the mark." - Daphne Clyburn SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl
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Jan 6, 2026 • 38min

Beyond the Training Room: Taking Care of the Whole Student Athlete featuring Sean Hurney

Sean Hurney has been the athletic trainer at St. Andrews for over 24 years. In this episode, we discuss his article, "Taking Care of the Whole Student Athlete," and Sean shares what he has learned during his career and how his outlook has changed over time. We also discuss factors that can impact student-athletes off the playing field and how AI has affected athletic trainers. "The injury data is showing that these sports specializations are causing injuries. Orthopedics, the amount of office visits, time lost is, are going up at an astronomical rate." - Sean Hurney What You'll Learn: Should athletes play through pain Why are relationships with student athletes important How to approach questions for a student athlete Should student athletes play multiple sports What is the relationship between stress and student athletic performance How has athletic training changed Has AI impacted student athletic trainers What are the pros of being an athletic trainer How to stay healthy as an athlete — "You can pretty much pinpoint when the kids hit their breaking point." - Sean Hurney SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl
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Dec 9, 2025 • 40min

Teaching Students to Think WITH AI: Research-Informed Strategies for the Classroom featuring Ryan Marklewitz

Right now, everything is about AI, so today, we hear from Ryan Marklewitz. Ryan teaches middle school science and sports. In this interview, we discuss Ryan's article, "Teacher Aide, Not Teacher Replacement: Artificial Intelligence Tools' Impact on Teaching and Learning." Ryan shares how AI can support student learning and where the technology still needs work. Listen to this episode to learn about the educational benefits of AI and how to know when your students are ready to engage with it. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl
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Nov 11, 2025 • 35min

Empathy Interviews: How Student Voice Transforms Teaching featuring Daphne Clyburn

Daphne Clyburn is a Spanish teacher and the head of the CTTL's language department. She is also a pivotal member of the Science of Teaching and School Leadership Academy translation group team. In this episode, we discuss Daphne's article, Empathy Interviews: Making Space for Student Voices. We also discuss the importance of incorporating choice and play into the classroom. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl
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Oct 7, 2025 • 37min

The Teacher Researcher: How Classroom Observation Transforms Learning featuring Tia Henteleff

This episode is part two of our interview with Tia Henteleff, the CTTL'S Lower School research lead and one of the Lower School science and design thinking teachers. Tia admits that she did not love learning until college. She opens up what her position entails and offers tips for beginning educators. We talk about teachers collaborating with researchers, how she views her students as co-creators of the classroom culture, and how important early education years are. Listen to this episode to learn what the response has been like to her book and what she does differently in the classroom now that has been informed by research. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl
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Sep 9, 2025 • 28min

The Art and Science of Classroom Conversations: How Dialogue Builds Young Brains featuring Tia Henteleff

Conversations are a pedagogical strategy and gateway to other cognitive demands on young learners. Today, host Glenn speaks about the art and science of classroom conversations with Tia Henteleff, the CTTL's Lower School research lead and one of the Lower School science and design thinking teachers. Listen to this episode for takeaways from her article, The Necessary Art and Science of Classroom Conversations in Early Childhood. Learn about the power of scaffolding, self-regulation, and executive function skills -- and how these skills are connected to conversation. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl
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Aug 5, 2025 • 32min

Replay: Lock In The Art of Memorizing my Lines featuring Joel Crump

Joel and Glen discussed the crucial role of memorization in performing arts, with Joel emphasizing how it allows performers to connect with the audience on a deeper level. Joel shares his personal approaches to memorizing lines for a play, including repetition, writing down lines, and recording themselves. He also discusses the challenges in memorizing lines, such as pressure to perform well and retaining information over time. Later, Joel shares his experiences as a professional actor and high school student, highlighting the challenges of balancing priorities. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of communication with teachers and mentors to manage schedules and priorities effectively. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl
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Jul 8, 2025 • 18min

Replay: The Stone of Knowledge featuring Sung Hee Kim

Active learning happens when children ask questions - just ask first-grade "knowledge makers" at St. Andrew's Episcopal School. First Grade teacher Sung Hee Kim shares how she introduced elementary school students to metacognition with help from a stone. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl
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May 13, 2025 • 32min

The Science of Teaching: Making Research Work in Real Classrooms featuring Dr. Ian Kelleher

Today is all about the science of teaching and how educators can apply continued education in their classrooms. Our guest Dr. Ian Kelleher explains his role as the CTTL Research Chair and makes the case for further professionalizing the practice of teaching, as has been done with so many other fields. In this episode, we discuss why creating assessments only gets harder and the importance of mixing the science of learning with your subject knowledge to create your own "special sauce" as an educator. Listen to this episode to learn the early steps along the path of continued educator learning, why every school needs a head of research, and how to harness collective teacher efficacy. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl

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