Teachers on Fire

August 5, 2021

Shannon Schinkel: Drama, Equity, and Assessment

Assessment, BC, Blogging, Feedback, Formative, Proficiency, Report Cards, Reporting, Self-Reflection, Theater

Assessment, BC, Blogging, Feedback, Formative, Proficiency, Report Cards, Reporting, Self-Reflection, Theater
Who is Shannon Schinkel?

SHANNON SCHINKEL is an inclusive BC high school drama teacher, progressive assessment maker, part time actor, blogger, and reader. She is also the creator and administrator of two Facebook groups: Beyond Report Cards and Humanities Zone. You can follow Shannon on Twitter @DramaQueenBRC and on her blog at https://mygrowthmindset.home.blog.

Questions, Topics, and YouTube Timestamps
- 1:20 – Who is Shannon Schinkel? Tell us a little bit more about your current CONTEXT and work in education.
- 3:04 – Before we go any further, how are you doing these days? What has your headspace been like, and what does PANDEMIC LEARNING look like in your context?
- 4:48 – It’s STORY TIME. Please share with us about a low moment or an experience of adversity that you’ve faced in your teaching or education career, and describe how you overcame it.
- 11:25 – How can educators shift student thinking and language away FROM grades to be earned TOWARD learning and proficiency to be developed?
- 17:27 – Is a PASS/FAIL model of assessment and reporting possible or even desirable in K-12 education?
- 19:32 – Let’s talk about BEYOND REPORT CARDS, your legendary Facebook group that now boasts almost 1,400 passionate educators and continues to grow. What fuels your passion for the area of assessment in education today?
- 23:58 – Josh Ogilvie (@JoshOgilvie4) on Twitter, a teacher in Burnaby, BC, asked this question: “How can we help teachers develop and use sound and ALIGNED assessment and grading practices?”
- 33:08 – And here’s a question from our mutual friend and rock star in BC education, Rose Pillay (@RPillay1) on Twitter. She asks “How can teachers OUTSIDE of your district benefit from your work, words, wit & wisdom? Beyond the blog, beyond Twitter.”
- 36:35 – We are living and working in an incredible time for the planet and for education. Do you feel like we are on the brink of an assessment REVOLUTION in North America?
- 41:55 – As you look across your PLN and your own practice in the remote learning environment, what is setting you ON FIRE about education today?
- 44:42 – How are you looking to GROW professionally and improve your practice right now? Can you share about a specific professional goal or project that you’re currently working on?
- 51:07 – Outside of education, what’s another area of LEARNING for you? Tell us why this area interests you and why you enjoy it.
- 53:55 – Share about an app, personal habit, or PRODUCTIVITY hack that contributes to your success and helps you do everything that you do.
Voices and Resources That Spark Shannon’s Thinking
- On Twitter: @MonteSyrie – https://twitter.com/MonteSyrie
- EdTech Tooks: FreshGrade – https://freshgrade.com + Dropbox – https://www.dropbox.com
- Book Picks:
  - 1. Hacking Assessment: 10 Ways to Go Gradeless in a Traditional Grades School by Starr Sackstein
  - 2. Softening the Edges: Assessment Practices That Honor K-12 Teachers and Learners (Using Responsible Assessment Methods in Ways That Support Student Engagement) by Katie White
  - 3. Kids These Days: A Game Plan For (Re)Connecting With Those We Teach, Lead, & Love by Dr. Jody Carrington
- Podcast: Five Moore Minutes – https://fivemooreminutes.com
- On Netflix: The Crown + Fleabag (on Amazon Prime)
Follow Shannon
- On Twitter @dramaqueenbrc
- On Instagram @DramaQueenBRC
- On Facebook at Beyond Report Cards
- On Facebook at The Humanities Zone
- On her blog, My Growth Mindset
Connect with Teachers on Fire
- On Clubhouse @TeachersOnFire
- On Facebook at the Teachers on Fire Group
- On Instagram @TeachersOnFire
- On LinkedIn at Tim Cavey
- On Medium at the Teachers on Fire Magazine
- On TikTok @TeachersOnFire
- On Twitch at the Teachers on Fire channel
- On Twitter @TeachersOnFire
- On Voxer @TeachersOnFire
- On the Website – Home of Teachers on Fire
- On YouTube at the Teachers on Fire channel
Subscribe to the Teachers on Fire podcast on your mobile device
- On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ozOTRb
- On Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/iA6swC
- On Anchor: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire
- On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QkF2KW
Song Track Credits
- Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi*
- Anthem by The Grand Affair*
- Roots of Legend by Density & Time
- Jane Fonda by The Grand Affair*
- *tracks courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library
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August 4, 2021

Andrea Ferrero: Equity, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Literacy

Entrepreneurship, Equity, Financial Literacy, NY, USA

Entrepreneurship, Equity, Financial Literacy, NY, USA
Who is Andrea Ferrero, and what is Pockets Change?

ANDREA FERRERO brings over a decade of experience in teaching and learning, curriculum and program development, and community capacity building together to design award winning educational programs and digital products. She holds a teaching credential in PreK-12th grade multiple subjects and two Master’s degrees in Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction with Multicultural Contexts.

At Pockets Change, Andrea works with schools, organizations, and businesses to make finance fun through innovative educational approaches and meaningful ed-tech tools. She has served as a delegate to the World Innovation Summit in Qatar, the ASCD Supervision and Curriculum Development Delegation in China, the Multi-Age Learning Institute in New Zealand, and the Mozilla Open Leaders in England. Andrea is also a board member of the California Jump$tart Coalition.

⭐️ Use the timestamps below to jump to specific parts of this conversation in YouTube. ⬇️
- 3:12 – It’s story time! Please share with us about a LOW MOMENT or an experience of adversity that you’ve faced in your teaching or education career, and describe how you overcame it.
- 5:41 – As I mentioned off the top, you are the co-founder and executive director of POCKETS CHANGE. What is the mission and vision of your organization? How do you seek to serve schools and learners?
- 7:52 – I’d like to focus in especially on this whole area of FINANCIAL LITERACY. Why do you think this is such a critical concern for our students today? What do you see as some of the most serious gaps in our typical high school education?
- 12:39 – Does Pockets Change offer any ENTREPRENEURSHIP workshops or practical opportunities for small business training?
- 14:21 – Outside of education, what’s another area of LEARNING for you? What is it that ignites your passions outside of the classroom and brings you alive as a human being? Tell us why this area interests you and why you enjoy it.
- 15:44 – Share about one app, personal habit, PRODUCTIVITY hack that contributes to your success.
Voices and Resources That Spark Andrea’s Thinking
- On Twitter: @ClearTheAirEDU
- EdTech Tools: Meister Task + Google Slides
- Book Picks: The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work by Michelle P. King + Empower: What Happens When Student Own Their Learning by John Spencer and AJ Juliani
- In Podcasts: Brunch and Budget
- On YouTube: The Graham Norton Show
- On Netflix: Michael Che Matters + The Comedy Lineup
Follow Andrea
- On Twitter @PocketsChange
- On Instagram @PocketsChange
- On Facebook at Pockets Change
- On her website at https://www.pocketschange.com/
Connect with Teachers on Fire
- On Clubhouse @TeachersOnFire
- On Facebook at the Teachers on Fire Group
- On Instagram @TeachersOnFire
- On LinkedIn at Tim Cavey
- On Medium at the Teachers on Fire Magazine
- On TikTok @TeachersOnFire
- On Twitch at the Teachers on Fire channel
- On Twitter @TeachersOnFire
- On Voxer @TeachersOnFire
- On the Website – Home of Teachers on Fire
- On YouTube at the Teachers on Fire channel
Subscribe to the Teachers on Fire podcast on your mobile device
- On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ozOTRb
- On Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/iA6swC
- On Anchor: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire
- On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QkF2KW
Song Track Credits
- Intro: Easy (by Mike Cosmo – license purchased at https://taketones.com
- Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 – by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org
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August 3, 2021

Five Latina Superintendents: Building Equity During Times of Crisis

Administration, CA, Ed Leadership, Latina, Self-Care, Superintendents, USA, Wellness, Women

Administration, CA, Ed Leadership, Latina Leaders, Self-Care, Superintendents, USA, Wellness, Women in Leadership
In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with five Latina superintendents who are providing bold leadership to school districts in California (and now Texas). We discussed wins during the pandemic, International Women’s Day, gender equity in education leadership, solutions to pandemic problems, self-care strategies, sources of inspiration, and more.

Select any of the timestamps listed below to jump to specific portions of the discussion. ⬇️

Questions and Timestamps from This Conversation
- 0:24 – Who are you and what is your current CONTEXT in education?
- 1:57 – Let’s honor your communities. What is one thing that you’re especially proud of in YOUR DISTRICT?
- 10:27 – This week we celebrated Int’l WOMEN’S Day. What does it mean to see more women in places of leadership in education, and what work still needs to be done?
- 21:48 – It’s been often repeated that COVID-19 has magnified the systemic INEQUITIES in education. How do you see your role in building EQUITY for all learners across your communities?
- 34:44 – What is one other CHALLENGE that you’ve had to wrestle with this year? Tell us about your learning in this area.
- 37:51 – We all know that the so-called WORK-LIFE BALANCE is a myth – especially during this year of additional challenge. What are some practices that you live by that keep your fire burning week after week?
- 51:02 – Who are the voices and influences that INSPIRE you on a daily or weekly basis?
- 55:23 – How can we CONNECT with you and support your work?
Follow These Education Leaders on Twitter
- Andrade, Dr. Rebeca J. @RebecaJAndrade – https://twitter.com/rebecajandrade
- Galvan, Jo Zandra @ZJGalvan – https://twitter.com/zjgalvan
- Gonzalez, Lori @LoriGonzalezEDU – https://twitter.com/LoriGonzalezEDU
- Ramsey, Dr. Angelica @AMRamsey13 – https://twitter.com/amramsey13
- Martinez-Poulin, Dr. Maria @SuptMMPoulin – https://twitter.com/SuptMMPoulin
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July 14, 2021

Assessment Practices: Building Sustainability, Equity, and Literacy (featuring ACBC)

Assessment, BC, Equity, Gradeless

Assessment, BC, Equity, Gradeless
In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with five educators from the Assessment Consortium of BC. The purpose of ACBC is “To foster growth in assessment literacy for educators in British Columbia that will lead to sustainable and equitable practices, benefiting learners from K to post-secondary.” Whether you’re a British Columbian educator or not, if you’re interested in learning more about assessment practices in K-16, this conversation is for you.

Select any of the timestamps listed below to jump to specific portions of the discussion. ⬇️

Questions and Timestamps from This Conversation
- 0:30 – Who are you and what is your current context in education?
  - 0:38 – Who is Shannon Schinkel?
  - 1:44 – Who is Nina Pak Lui?
  - 2:14 – Who is Phil Stringer?
  - 3:06 – Who is Josh Ogilvie?
  - 4:00 – Who is Katie Marren?
- 5:07 – What is the Assessment Consortium of BC? How and why did ACBC start?
- 7:53 – Why do you call it a consortium? What do you see as ACBC’s mission?
- 12:18 – What is your personal assessment story? What sorts of experiences have shaped your thinking around assessment today?
- 31:53 – Who are the voices who have inspired you and influenced your assessment journey?
- 41:33 – What are your hopes for the launch and learn EdCamp event?
- 44:46 – What is next for ACBC? What are some of your long-term GOALS?
- 47:48 – How can we connect with you and join your learning journey?
Follow These Educators and Founders of ACBC on Twitter
- Shannon Schinkel @DramaQueenBRC (https://twitter.com/dramaqueenbrc)
- Josh Ogilvie @JoshOgilvie4 (https://twitter.com/joshogilvie4)
- Katie Marren @MarrenKatie (https://twitter.com/MarrenKatie)
- Nina Pak Lui @NPakLui (https://twitter.com/npaklui)
- Phil Stringer @XPhilS (https://twitter.com/xphils)
- Rose Pillay @RosePillay1 (https://twitter.com/RosePillay1) *not present for this conversation
Assessment Authors and Speakers Recommended by the Panelists
- Barbara Oakley
- Benjamin Bloom
- Brooke Moore
- Carol Ann Tomlinson
- Dustin Louie
- Dylan Wiliam
- Grant Wiggins
- Henry Roediger III
- Jan Chappuis
- Jay McTighe
- Jo Chrona
- Jody Carrington
- Judy Halbert
- Katie White
- Ken O’Connor
- Leyton Schnellert
- Linda Kaser
- Mark A. McDaniel
- Paige Fisher
- Peter C. Brown
- Peter Liljedahl
- Rick Stiggins
- Rick Wormeli
- Shelley Moore
- Starr Sackstein
- Susan Brookhart
- Thomas Guskey
- Tom Schimmer
Listen to the Audio-Only Podcast Episode on Spotify

Catch the Next Teachers on Fire Roundtable LIVE

As of this post, I’m still appearing weekly on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter at 8:00 a.m. Pacific/11:00 a.m. Eastern. I’d love to see you join us and would be happy to feature your questions and comments on the show!

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July 12, 2021

The Tech Rabbi (Rabbi Michael Cohen): Creativity, Design, and Innovation in Education

Adobe Spark, Adobe Suite, Author, CA, Content Creation, Creativity, Design Thinking, Digital Innovation, Media Creation, USA, YouTuber

Adobe Spark, Adobe Suite, Author, CA, Content Creation, Creativity, Design, Media Creation, USA, YouTuber
Who is The Tech Rabbi, Michael Cohen?

RABBI MICHAEL COHEN is a designer, educator, creativity instigator, podcaster, YouTuber, speaker, and an Apple Distinguished Educator. He’s also the Director of Innovation at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles Boys High School and the author of Educated by Design: Designing the Space to Experiment, Explore, and Extract Your Creative Potential.

⭐️ Use the timestamps below to jump to specific parts of this conversation in YouTube. ⬇️

05:09 – It’s story time! Please share with us about a low moment or an experience of adversity that you’ve faced in your teaching or education career, and describe how you overcame it.

08:54 – I can’t say enough about your book, Educated by Design: Designing the Space to Experiment, Explore, and Extract Your Creative Potential. So many good directions we could go here, and it’s been fun to hear you discuss your ideas chapter by chapter on your podcast. But let’s start with this quote:

“We want our students to believe that they have the ability to create something incredible, but for that to happen, they must experience the freedom of authentic learning. Our students must be allowed to take risks and be given the space to experiment, fail, and try again.”

Can you talk more about what you mean by authentic learning? How can school leaders and teachers move their practices and thinking in this direction?

12:15 – You also wrote that “I believe that creativity is a mindset, not an art set.” I love that quote because I hear the growth mindset there – the ideas that our identities and capacities to learn are not fixed, that we all have creative capacity.

What is your word to students and educators who have decided that they are not creative people?

16:39 – How are you looking to grow professionally and improve your practice next year? Can you share about a specific professional goal or project that you’re currently working on?

19:55 – Outside of education, what’s another area of learning for you? What is it that ignites your passions outside of the classroom and brings you alive as a human being? Tell us why this area interests you and why you enjoy it.

20:38 – Share about one personal habit or productivity hack that contributes to your success.

Voices and resources that spark Michael’s thinking and ignite his practice:

On Twitter
- @AskATechnoGirl (https://twitter.com/askatechnogirl)
- @TanyaAvrith (https://twitter.com/TanyaAvrith)
- @CineHead (https://twitter.com/cinehead)
EdTech Tools
- Zoom (https://zoom.us/)
- Trello (https://trello.com/)
Books

1. What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 – 10th Anniversary Edition: A Crash Course on Making Your Place in the World by Tina Seelig

2. Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brene Brown

YouTube Channels
- Claudio Zavala Jr. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCRXntDtSLM9e4NMnuR8EfA)
Film
- Free Solo (https://films.nationalgeographic.com/free-solo)
Follow The Tech Rabbi
- On Twitter @TheTechRabbi (twitter.com/thetechrabbi)
- On Instagram @TheTechRabbi (https://www.instagram.com/TheTechRabbi/)
- On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheTechRabbi/
- On his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/thetechrabbi
- On his website at https://thetechrabbi.com/blog
- At his book at http://techrabbi.me/buythebook
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- On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/)
- On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)
- On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
- On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire
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- On Anchor: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire
- On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QkF2KW
Song Track Credits
- Intro: Easy (by Mike Cosmo — license purchased at https://taketones.com/)
- Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)
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Shannon Schinkel: Drama, Equity, and Assessment

Who is Shannon Schinkel?

Questions, Topics, and YouTube Timestamps

Voices and Resources That Spark Shannon’s Thinking

Follow Shannon

Connect with Teachers on Fire

Subscribe to the Teachers on Fire podcast on your mobile device

Song Track Credits

Listen to This Episode on YouTube

Andrea Ferrero: Equity, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Literacy

Who is Andrea Ferrero, and what is Pockets Change?

Voices and Resources That Spark Andrea’s Thinking

Follow Andrea

Connect with Teachers on Fire

Subscribe to the Teachers on Fire podcast on your mobile device

Song Track Credits

Listen to This Episode on YouTube

Five Latina Superintendents: Building Equity During Times of Crisis

Questions and Timestamps from This Conversation

Follow These Education Leaders on Twitter

Listen to the Audio-Only Podcast Episode on Spotify

Catch the Next Teachers on Fire Roundtable LIVE

**Connect with the Teachers on Fire Podcast on Social Media**

**Subscribe to the Teachers on Fire Podcast on Your Mobile Device**

Assessment Practices: Building Sustainability, Equity, and Literacy (featuring ACBC)

Questions and Timestamps from This Conversation

Follow These Educators and Founders of ACBC on Twitter

Assessment Authors and Speakers Recommended by the Panelists

Listen to the Audio-Only Podcast Episode on Spotify

Catch the Next Teachers on Fire Roundtable LIVE

**Connect with the Teachers on Fire Podcast on Social Media**

**Subscribe to the Teachers on Fire Podcast on Your Mobile Device**

The Tech Rabbi (Rabbi Michael Cohen): Creativity, Design, and Innovation in Education

Who is The Tech Rabbi, Michael Cohen?

Voices and resources that spark Michael’s thinking and ignite his practice:

Follow The Tech Rabbi

Connect with the Teachers on Fire podcast on social media

Subscribe to the Teachers on Fire podcast on your mobile device

Song Track Credits

Listen to This Episode on YouTube and Subscribe