Teachers On Fire
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How a Running Habit Transformed Life and Work for One Teacher – with Edmond Chin

How did a new running habit transform one educator’s life? What’s brewing in the coffee world, and what is one bean that we need to try? How can we take our own next steps of personal and professional growth in 2026? About this guest, Edmond Chin Edmond is a runner, coffee connoisseur, and high school… Continue reading
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Powerful Productivity Practices for School Leaders – with Rich Czyz

→ What hope is there for the school leader who feels constantly overwhelmed? → What’s the most common productivity pitfall that school leaders fall into? → How can we manage fires and interruptions without burning out? Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at… Continue reading
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Just Tell Them: The Power of Explicit Teaching with Dr. Zach Groshell

→ How can direct instruction impact student learning and growth → Where are schools going wrong with technology in the classroom? → Is it possible for every student to succeed without lowering expectations? About This Guest: Dr. Zach Groshell Zach is a highly distinguished teacher, instructional coach, and education consultant. Based in Seattle, he works… Continue reading
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Rae Hughart: 5 Professional Boundaries for Teacher Flourishing

→ What are some moves that teachers can make to protect their mental health? → What’s better: stay at school til the work is done, or leave as soon as possible? About This Guest This week’s Teacher on Fire is Rae Hughart. Rae is the CEO and Founder of Teachers Deserve It. She’s also a… Continue reading
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Assessment Practices That Build Student Success, Equity, and Growth – with Karley Alleyn

How can our assessment decisions increase equity for all learners? Are learning targets actually a valuable part of instruction and assessment? Should teachers give zeros for cheating or deduct marks for late assignment submissions? About Karley Alleyn Karley is a BC-based assessment consultant, a sessional instructor for the University of Victoria’s BEDILR (Bachelor of Education… Continue reading
