

Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators
Jeff Utecht & Tricia Friedman
Shifting Schools is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the latest trends, strategies, and tools in K-12 education. Hosted by educators Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman, the podcast provides a platform for teachers, administrators, and education thought leaders to share their experiences and insights on how to improve teaching and learning. From innovative approaches in classroom management to leveraging technology for personalized learning, Shifting Schools tackles the most pressing issues facing K12 educators today. Whether you are a seasoned teacher or a new educator, this podcast will inspire you to think outside the box and shift your educational approach. Tune in to Shifting Schools to gain new perspectives, share ideas, and join a community of passionate educators who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of their students.
Follow us at @shiftingschools on Twitter and @shiftingschoolspod on Instagram and Tiktok
Follow us at @shiftingschools on Twitter and @shiftingschoolspod on Instagram and Tiktok
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Apr 25, 2022 • 18min
Episode 207: John and Kyle Hattie: Learning Vs Achieving, 10 Steps to Develop Great Learners: Visible Learning for Parents
Show Sponsor Thank you to TeacherWit Book time to chat with Jeff Utecht Our Guest: John & Kyle Hattie John Hattie is Emeritus Laureate Professor at the Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Australia. He is one of the world's best known and most widely read education experts and his Visible Learning series of books have been translated into 29 different languages and have sold over 1 million copies. Kyle Hattie is a Year 6 Teacher working in a primary school in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. Over his 10-year career, he has taught at many year levels, from Prep to Year 6 in both Australia and New Zealand. Kyle has held various leadership titles and has a passion for understanding how students become learners. Link to book on Amazon John Hattie's Website Twitter: John Hattie Twitter: Kyle Hattie

Apr 18, 2022 • 21min
Episode 206: My Learning through Learning2
Show Sponsor Thank you to TeacherWit Check out the Learning2 Asia conference April 23rd Check out the Learning2 podcast Book time to chat with Jeff Utecht Our Guest: Tricia Friedman Creator of queerwisdom.com and the allyed.org podcast and the learning2 podcast, Tricia Friedmanis a leader in supporting and leading sessions on diversity and equality around LBGTQ+ students in our communities, schools and classrooms. Tricia's Twitter account Queerwisdom.com Allyed.org Learning2 podcast

Apr 11, 2022 • 19min
Episode 205: Understanding our Multiple Identities
Show Sponsor Thank you to TeacherWit Check out the Learning2 Asia conference April 23rd Check out the Learning2 podcast Check out this year's lineup at the NCCE Conference Shifting Schools Google Coaching Certification Program Our Guest: Dr. Gaither Dr. Gaither is a social & developmental psychologist studying social identities. She runs the Duke University Identity and Diversity Lab Dr. Gaither's Twitter Account Duke University Identity and Diversity Lab

Apr 4, 2022 • 29min
Episode 204: Just Start Creating
Show Sponsor Thank you to TeacherWit Check out the Learning2 Asia conference April 23rd Check out the Learning2 podcast Links mentioned in this episode: Shifting Schools Google Coaching Certification Program Certified Coach Program | Google for Education Connecthub.io https://sospodcast.org/episode202/ Our Guest: Jack Rhysider Jack is the creator of the popular podcast Darknet Dairies. In this episode he talks about how he got started in podcasting and the journey it took to get there. We chat about his educational journey and his thoughts on what we should be teaching in schools. Jack's Twitter Account Darknet Dairies Twitter Account Darknet Dairies Podcast Resources for those interested in getting into information and Cyber Security as a career

Mar 28, 2022 • 17min
Episode 203: Taking Time for Trust
Find all of our Free Guides: https://www.shiftingschools.com/free-pdfs Follow our panelists https://twitter.com/KNaglee https://twitter.com/mrduffdouglas https://twitter.com/dphelps1113 https://twitter.com/_eriksson Learn more about our Coaching Cohort: https://www.shiftingschools.com/ss-pdpathway-cp TEDx Talk referred to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9De8J2bfYoU

Mar 21, 2022 • 39min
Episode 202: Google Certified Coaching Cohort Panel Discussion
Show Sponsor Thank you to TeacherWit Check out the Learning2 Asia conference April 23rd All Month long our focus is on instructional coaching. Our goal is to bring you resources, stories, and ideas for instructional coaches from instructional coaches around the world. Links mentioned in this episode: Shifting Schools Free Resource: Sustaining a Culture of Coaching Shifting Schools Google Coaching Certification Program Certified Coach Program | Google for Education Connecthub.io Episode 158 with Heather Dowd and Patrick Green Steve Murphy Enumclaw High School - Enumclaw, WA Social Studies Teacher & Instructional Technology Coach (TOSA) Teaching for 24 years Technology Coach (TOSA) for 2 years Twitter: @murphyhusky1 Instagram: @murphyhusky1 Jennifer Longmire Enumclaw School Dist. Enumclaw, WA Instructional Tech Support Teacher I've been in education 26 years (22 in the classroom and 4 years in this role.) @JenLongmire1 jennifer_longmire@enumclaw.wednet.edu Amy Truchon Burlington School District , Burlington, VT Technology Integration Specialist Pk-5 @atruchon Cory Cummings Giddens Elementary School - Seattle WA Educational Technology Specialist I have been in education for 9 years (formerly a 3rd and 4th/5th-grade teacher) and this is my first year in this role. @Cory_Cummings1 ccummings@giddensschool.org Cassie Schilperoort Instructional Technology Coach (PreK-12); This is my 4th year in this role. I previously taught 3rd and 4th grade, and I was an Intervention Specialist in Reading and Math for Grades 1-4. @CassSchilp Heather Dowd Mentor Coach, Shifting Schools, @heza

Mar 14, 2022 • 43min
Episode 201: Teaching Through Photography
Show Sponsor Thank you to TeacherWit Check out the Learning2 Asia conference coming 23rd of April. The month of March kicks off our focus on all things instructional coaching. Our goal is to bring you resources, stories, and ideas for instructional coaches from instructional coaches around the world. This week we chat with Dave Caleb, an instructional coach and photography teacher in Singapore. Links mentioned in this episode: Shifting Schools Free Resource: Sustaining a Culture of Coaching Shifting Schools Google Coaching Certification Program Episode 158 with Heather Dowd and Patrick Green Dave's Websites The Photography Tool Kit YouTube Channel

Mar 7, 2022 • 10min
Episode 200: Sustaining Your Coaching Practice
Show Sponsor Thank you to TeacherWit The month of March kicks off our focus on all things instructional coaching. Our goal is to bring you resources, stories, and ideas for instructional coaches from instructional coaches around the world. Links mentioned in this episode: Anne Sugar's Forbes Article Shifting Schools Free Resource: Sustaining a Culture of Coaching Shifting Schools Google Coaching Certification Program Next week's guess David Caleb's YouTube Channel

Feb 28, 2022 • 32min
Episode 199: The Power of Stories to Heal
Guest: Kristina Pennell-Götze Kristina (she/her) is a queer Filipino-Australian creator, teacher, mother, and activist, currently teaching Drama and English Language & Literature at the Berlin Brandenburg International School in Brandenburg, Germany. She is passionate about actively pursuing equity and justice through student voice and amplifying the experiences of the global majority and marginalised folks through theatre. With 10 years of teaching experience in both public (UK) and international (Germany) schools, and a Bachelor of Education from QUT in Australia, Kristina is currently studying a Master of Educational Leadership as she pursues school leadership to shift the narrative of dominant culture and cultivate an environment that celebrates resiliance and healing. https://www.thecomingoutmonologuespodcast.com/ Twitter LinkedIn Tricia Friedman https://allyed.org/ Twitter

Feb 21, 2022 • 33min
Episode 198: Focusing on Wellness
Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/survey-alarming-number-educators-may-soon-leave-profession https://twitter.com/_WISEducation https://wiseducationblog.com/ https://www.schoolmanagementplus.com/category/publications/wellbeing-international-schools-magazine/ sadie.wiseducation{at}gmail.com


