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January 10, 2021

The 10,000 Push-Up Challenge

Fitness, Roundtable, Self-Care

Fitness, Roundtable, Self-Care
In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with seven of the 171 inspiring educators who have joined the Teachers on Fire 10,000 Push-Up Challenge in 2021. The Challenge isn’t just about bragging rights … it’s about helping educators build new habits that will permanently improve their fitness so they can be at their best and serve others at full capacity!

Questions That Guided Our Discussion
- 1:37 – Who are you and what does your context in education look like?
- 6:52 – What is your why for the push-up challenge? Where does your motivation come from
- 14:06 – How is the challenge going so far for you? Update us.
- 19:46 – What are your tips, tricks, or strategies for getting in your reps and keeping this going with consistency?
- 28:04 – Let us know how we can connect with you and your work in 2021!
Connect with These Courageous Panelists
- Stephanie Edmonds @ClassDisripti0n
- Taila McKenzie @heymsmckayy
- Kimberly Burke @Burke_Kim_Coach
- Aurra Kawanzaruwa @Ms_Aurra
- Craig Collins @CraigCCollins
- Andrew Canle @AJCanle
- Andrew Dobbie @A_Dobbie11
Over 172 educators are tracking their push-ups through 2021. Leave a message in the comments to join us!

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As of this post, I’m still appearing weekly on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Twitch at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time/11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. 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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- On Twitter @TeachersOnFire
- On Instagram @TeachersOnFire
- On Facebook @TeachersOnFire
- On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
- On Medium on The Teachers on Fire Magazine
- On YouTube @TeachersOnFire
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January 4, 2021

What’s YOUR One Word for 2021?

One Word

One Word, One Word 2021
In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with eight inspiring educators to discuss their One Word for 2021: the word that best encapsulates their goals, values, and vision.

Questions That Guided Our Discussion
- 1:07 – Who are you and what is your current context in education?
- 5:39 – As we say goodbye to 2020, what’s one thing you’re taking with you? Let’s share some lessons, some growth moments, or unexpected highlights.
- 18:33 – In your mind, what’s the power behind the One Word practice?
- 26:33 – It’s show time! What’s your One Word for 2021 and why?
- 48:55 – How can we connect with you?
The Panelists and Their One Word for 2021
- Marisa Thompson @MarisaEThompson: INTENTION
- Debbie Tannenbaum @TannenbaumTech: TRANSFORMATION
- Tammy Breitweiser @TLBreit: PUSH
- Santiago Meza @SantiagoAM115: GO
- Natalie Conway @AOENatalie: VULNERABILITY
- Stephanie Rothstein @Steph_EdTech: CREATE
- Livia Chan @LiviaChanL: WHY
- Bryon Carpenter @BryonCar: APPRECIATE
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 Time/11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. I’d love to see you join us and would be happy to feature your questions and comments on the show!

Connect with the Teachers on Fire Podcast on Social Media
- On Twitter @TeachersOnFire
- On Instagram @TeachersOnFire
- On Facebook @TeachersOnFire
- On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
- On Medium on The Teachers on Fire Magazine
- On YouTube @TeachersOnFire
Subscribe to the Teachers on Fire Podcast on Your Mobile Device
- On Apple Podcasts
- On Google Podcasts
- On Anchor
- On Spotify
December 31, 2020

AnnMarie Thomas: Playing, Learning, and Making

Author, Creativity, Makerspace, MN, Play-Based Learning, Professors

Author, Creativity, Makerspace, MN, Play-Based Learning, Professors
Meet Dr. AnnMarie Thomas

DR. ANNMARIE THOMAS is the director of the Playful Learning Lab, creator of Squishy Circuits, author of Making Makers, co-founder of OK Go Sandbox (co-PI), and a professor of Engineering and Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas. Dr. AnnMarie has also given a number of TED Talks and was the 2020 recipient of the international LEGO prize.

Questions That Guided Our Conversation

3:34 – Let’s start off by digging a little deeper into your work at the Playful Learning Lab. What is your mission and vision there, and what does your work look like?

7:36 – AnnMarie, in response to schools closed by COVID-19 in recent weeks, you recently co-created the The PlayLine Resource Guide, which provides play-based activity ideas and hosts supportive digital meet-ups for educators. Can you tell us more about the thinking behind this resource? Who is it aimed at, and what can educators expect to gain when they visit the site?

13:15 – We also need to touch on your receipt of the $100,000 2020 Lego Prize for your work dealing with how children learn through play. How did you earn it? Tell us more about the work LEGO is doing in this regard.

16:40 – As you look across your professional learning network and your own practice, what else is setting you on fire about education and learning today?

19:19 – 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?

21:13 – Share about one personal habit or productivity hack that contributes to your success.

Voices That Spark AnnMarie’s Thinking and Ignite Her Practice
- On Twitter: @MadameSTEM
- Her EdTech Tool Pick: Zoom
- Her Books Picks: Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7) by J. K. Rowling and The Calculating Stars: A Lady Astronaut Novel by Mary Robinette Kowal
- On YouTube: Bill Vicars (sign language)
- On Netflix: The Umbrella Academy
Connect with Dr. AnnMarie
- On Twitter 1 @amptMN
- On Twitter 2 @PlayLearnLab
- On Twitter 3 @OKGoSandbox
- On Twitter 4 @ThePlayLine
- On Instagram 1 @AnnMarie.P.Thomas
- On Instagram 2 @legoeducation
- On her website 1 at https://www.annmarie-thomas.com
- On her website 2 at www.PlayfulLearningLab.org
- On her Youtube channel at AnnMarieThomas1979
- At her book, Making Makers: Kids, Tools, and the Future of Innovation
Connect with the Teachers on Fire Podcast on Social Media
- On Twitter @TeachersOnFire
- On Instagram @TeachersOnFire
- On Facebook @TeachersOnFire
- On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
- On Medium on the Teachers on Fire Magazine
- On YouTube @Teachers On Fire
- On Voxer @TeachersOnFire
Listen to the Teachers on Fire Podcast on Your Mobile Device
- On Apple Podcasts
- On Google Podcasts
- On Anchor
- On Spotify
Song Track Credits
- Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi*
- Anthem by The Grand Affair*
- Species by Diamond Ortiz
- *tracks courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library
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December 27, 2020

Recent Authors Discuss Books and Best Publishing Practices

Assessment, Author, Books, One Word, Publishing, Roundtable

Assessment, Author, Books, One Word, Publishing, Roundtable
In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with three recent authors to discuss their books, best practices on the path to publishing, and their goals for 2021.

Questions That Guided Our Discussion
- 1:07 – Who are you and what is your current context in education? Please introduce yourself.
- 3:22 – Tell us about your book: why did you write it, who is it for, and what do you hope readers to take away from it?
- 14:22 – What is your advice to the educator who feels that they have a story inside them but aren’t sure how or where to get started?
- 17:46 – Talk about the writing and publishing journey. What are some pieces of advice you could share with would-be writers in education?
- 33:16 – How much content do I have to have written before a publisher will agree to work with me?
- 39:29 – Look back to the beginning of your writing and publishing journeys. What choices or moves do you regret now that you might do differently if given the chance?
- 43:17 – What’s next for you? What are your content creation goals for 2021?
- 49:21 – Are you a OneWord kind of person? If so, tell us about your #OneWord2021.
- 51:50 – How can we connect with you and your work?
Follow These Authors on Twitter and Check Out Their Books
- 🔥 Jillian Du Bois @JillDuBois22: author of Liv’s Seashells: What Makes Us Unique Makes Us Extraordinary
- 🔥 Rachelle Dene Poth @RDene915: author of True Story: Lessons That One Kid Taught Us
- 🔥 David Frangiosa @DavidFrangiosa: author of Going Gradeless, Grades 6-12: Shifting the Focus to Student Learning
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 Time/11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. I’d love to see you join us and would be happy to feature your questions and comments on the show!

Connect with the Teachers on Fire Podcast on Social Media
- On Twitter @TeachersOnFire
- On Instagram @TeachersOnFire
- On Facebook @TeachersOnFire
- On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
- On Medium on The Teachers on Fire Magazine
- On YouTube @TeachersOnFire
Subscribe to the Teachers on Fire Podcast on Your Mobile Device
- On Apple Podcasts
- On Google Podcasts
- On Anchor
- On Spotify
December 22, 2020

Elena Aguilar: Coaching, Equity, and Resilience

CA, Coaching, Consultant, Equity, Pro D, Resilience, Self-Care, Speakers, Writing

CA, Coaching, Consultant, Equity, Pro D, Resilience, Self-Care, Speakers, Writing
Meet Elena Aguilar

ELENA AGUILAR is an accomplished educational presenter, speaker, and author. She strives to help leaders learn, be their best selves, and serve students well. In 2018, Elena published Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators, and in 2020 she released Coaching for Equity: Conversations That Change Practice.

Questions That Guided Our Conversation

1:15 – Why don’t you start by telling us a little more about your current context in education?

2:27 – First things first: how are you doing right now? How are you handling the home quarantine and social distancing?

4:37 – 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.

08:48 – In 2018, you published Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators. This seems like an especially timely focus today, with educators everywhere having to reinvent their practice and respond to challenges on a variety of levels. What are some pieces of wisdom and insight that you could share from your book that might provide educators with some hope and encouragement during a very challenging time in our schools?

15:00 – Let’s talk about your most recent work, a book called Coaching for Equity: Conversations That Change Practice. What was the mission and vision of this book? Who is it aimed at, and what would you like educators to take away from it?

18:46 – If you could offer one practical strategy or bit of advice to educators around the challenges of building equity, what would that be?

21:24 – 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?

22:41 – 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.

23:39 – When it comes to writing, are you the sort of structured or disciplined writers that follows the same writing time each day?

Voices That Spark Elena’s Thinking
- Her Twitter Pick: @LaylaFSaad
- Her Book Pick: Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities by Rebecca Solnit
- Her Podcast Picks: On Being with Krista Tippett, The Good Life Project, Fresh Air, Forever35, and The Moth
- What She’s Watching on Netflix: Elite and Money Heist
Connect with Elena
- On Twitter @BrightMorningTM
- On Instagram @Bright_Morning_Team
- On Instagram @Elena_Aguilar_Writer
- On her website at brightmorningteam.com
Connect with the Teachers on Fire Podcast on Social Media
- On Twitter @TeachersOnFire
- On Instagram @TeachersOnFire
- On Facebook @TeachersOnFire
- On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey
- On Medium on the Teachers on Fire Magazine
- On YouTube @TeachersOnFire
Listen to the Teachers on Fire Podcast on Your Mobile Device
- On Apple Podcasts
- On Google Podcasts
- On Anchor
- On Spotify
Song Track Credits
- Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi*
- Anthem by The Grand Affair*
- Species by Diamond Ortiz
- *tracks courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library
Listen to Teachers on Fire on YouTube and Subscribe

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