Teachers on Fire

April 28, 2018

Episode 11: Terry Jones

Administration, BC, Canada, High School, Trail

BC, Canada, Coaching, Educator, Hockey, Interviews, JL Crowe, Podcast, Terry Jones, Trail
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In this episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Terry Jones, vice principal at JL Crowe Secondary School in Trail, BC, Canada.

In this interview, Terry describes the incredible influence that positive and supportive leadership can make within the culture of a school. He talks about another one of his life passions, coaching hockey, and affirms the value of healthy relationships and community in every walk of life. Terry also gives us some great recommendations for accounts to follow on Twitter, books to read, tools to use, and more.

Follow Terry on Twitter @Teeray8.

In this episode, Terry discusses …
- 0:53 – his current education context
- 3:19 – a challenging experience early in his career
- 6:39 – what ignites his passion for education today
- 8:54 – another one of his greatest passions: coaching hockey
- 13:16 – a personal habit that contributes to his success
- 14:47 – Twitter accounts to follow: Jon Gordon, Eddie Woo, Pasi Sahlberg
- 15:37 – an edtech tool recommendation: Google Forms
- 16:26 – book recommendations: The Energy Bus and The Hard Hat (both by Jon Gordon), The Power of Moments (by Heath & Heath)
- 18:08 – his YouTube channel recommendation: TED Talks
- 18:52 – a TV series that he’s finding interesting: Genius Season 1 – Einstein
Song Track Credits
- Intro: Relax (by Simon More)
- Outtro: Starley – Call on Me Remix (by DJ Zhorik)
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April 25, 2018

Episode 10 – Adi Aharon

BC, Canada, K-12, Technology, Vancouver

Adi Aharon, BC, Canada, Crofton House, Technology Specialist, Vancouver
ADI AHARON is a technology integration specialist at the top-rated Crofton House School in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

In this interview, Adi discusses the challenge of working with everybody but nobody at the same time and affirms the value of building a strong professional learning network. She fills us in on the mission and vision behind her latest project, The Emotive Web, a resource for parents, educators, and learners of all ages seeking to manage technology in healthy and reflective ways. Adi is definitely an authentic lifelong learner and gives us some solid recommendations for books to read, thought leaders to follow, podcasts to listen to, and more.

Follow Adi on Twitter @_adi and check out the great resources she offers at EmotiveWeb.ca and PlayCreateInnovate.com.

In this episode, Adi discusses …
- 1:03 – her current context and position
- 2:32 – a challenging aspect of her current work, and the value of her PLN
- 3:29 – a current passion: her work at The Emotive Web
- 6:02 – another source of passion and learning outside of education
- 7:19 – a personal habit that contributes to her success
- 8:34 – a Twitter recommendation: Manoush Zomorodi
- 9:02 – her favourite edtech tool right now: Breakout EDU
- 11:37 – a book recommendation: The Self-Driven Child (especially ch. 9)
- 12:05 – some solid podcast recommendations: Note to Self, IRL: Online Life is Real Life, The Hidden Brain, Change Agent, What Were You Thinking
- 13:55 – a YouTube channel recommendation: Super Awesome Sylvia
- 15:01 – when she finds the time for Netflix, she’s watching: This is Us
- 15:48 – the best ways to find her online
Song Track Credits
- Intro: Relax (by Simon More)
- Outtro: Starley – Call on Me Remix (by DJ Zhorik)
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April 25, 2018

Episode 10: Adi Aharon

BC, Canada, K-12, Technology, Vancouver

Adi Aharon, BC, Canada, Crofton House, Technology Specialist, Vancouver
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In our tenth episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Adi Aharon, technology integration specialist at the top-rated Crofton House School in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

In this interview, Adi discusses the challenge of working with everybody but nobody at the same time and affirms the value of building a strong professional learning network. She fills us in on the mission and vision behind her latest project, The Emotive Web, a resource for parents, educators, and learners of all ages seeking to manage technology in healthy and reflective ways. Adi is definitely an authentic lifelong learner and gives us some solid recommendations for books to read, thought leaders to follow, podcasts to listen to, and more.

Follow Adi on Twitter @_adi and check out the great resources she offers at EmotiveWeb.ca and PlayCreateInnovate.com.

In this episode, Adi discusses …
- 1:03 – her current context and position
- 2:32 – a challenging aspect of her current work, and the value of her PLN
- 3:29 – a current passion: her work at The Emotive Web
- 6:02 – another source of passion and learning outside of education
- 7:19 – a personal habit that contributes to her success
- 8:34 – a Twitter recommendation: Manoush Zomorodi
- 9:02 – her favourite edtech tool right now: Breakout EDU
- 11:37 – a book recommendation: The Self-Driven Child (especially ch. 9)
- 12:05 – some solid podcast recommendations: Note to Self, IRL: Online Life is Real Life, The Hidden Brain, Change Agent, What Were You Thinking
- 13:55 – a YouTube channel recommendation: Super Awesome Sylvia
- 15:01 – when she finds the time for Netflix, she’s watching: This is Us
- 15:48 – the best ways to find her online
Song Track Credits
- Intro: Relax (by Simon More)
- Outtro: Starley – Call on Me Remix (by DJ Zhorik)
LISTEN to this episode on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE for more episodes!
April 22, 2018

Episode 9 – Jade Ingels

AB, Canada, Elementary, Middle School, PE

Alberta, Interview, Middle School Teacher, Podcast, Wabasca
JADE INGELS is a middle school classroom and PE teacher at St. Theresa School in Wabasca, Alberta, Canada.

In this interview, Jade talks about a significant behaviour challenge she faced in the classroom as a first-year teacher and shares the keys to building a positive classroom culture. She also tells us why she’s passionate about project-based learning and offers some solid recommendations for books, edtech tools, YouTube channels, and more.

If you’ve got a comment or question for Jade, you can connect with her by email at jade.ingels@nsd61.ca.

In this episode, Jade discusses …
- 0:50 – her current teaching context
- 4:52 – a challenge she faced with an ODD student in her first year of teaching
- 12:12 – what ignites her passion for education: project-based learning
- 15:45 – an area of learning that she enjoys outside of education
- 18:12 – personal habits that contribute to her success
- 21:26 – edtech tool recommendations (using her phone strategically, Black Gold Regional Schools resources, Prodigy, Spelling City)
- 23:37 – book recommendations (Words Their Way and The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Maria Kondo)
- 25:37 – podcast recommendations (The Dave Ramsey Show, The Tim Ferriss Show)
- 26:04 – a YouTube channel recommendation (The Lettered Classroom)
- 27:09 – her go-to show on Netflix (The Office)
Song Track Credits
- Intro: Relax (by Simon More)
- Outtro: Starley – Call on Me Remix (by DJ Zhorik)
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April 22, 2018

Episode 9: Jade Ingels

AB, Canada, Elementary, Middle School, PE

Alberta, Interview, Middle School Teacher, Podcast, Wabasca
LISTEN to this episode on iTunes and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!

In our ninth episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Jade Ingels, middle school classroom and PE teacher at St. Theresa School in Wabasca, Alberta, Canada.

In this interview, Jade talks about a significant behaviour challenge she faced in the classroom as a first-year teacher and shares the keys to building a positive classroom culture. She also tells us why she’s passionate about project-based learning and offers some solid recommendations for books, edtech tools, YouTube channels, and more.

If you’ve got a comment or question for Jade, you can connect with her by email at jade.ingels@nsd61.ca.

In this episode, Jade discusses …
- 0:50 – her current teaching context
- 4:52 – a challenge she faced with an ODD student in her first year of teaching
- 12:12 – what ignites her passion for education: project-based learning
- 15:45 – an area of learning that she enjoys outside of education
- 18:12 – personal habits that contribute to her success
- 21:26 – edtech tool recommendations (using her phone strategically, Black Gold Regional Schools resources, Prodigy, Spelling City)
- 23:37 – book recommendations (Words Their Way and The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Maria Kondo)
- 25:37 – podcast recommendations (The Dave Ramsey Show, The Tim Ferriss Show)
- 26:04 – a YouTube channel recommendation (The Lettered Classroom)
- 27:09 – her go-to show on Netflix (The Office)
Song Track Credits
- Intro: Relax (by Simon More)
- Outtro: Starley – Call on Me Remix (by DJ Zhorik)
LISTEN to this episode on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE for more episodes!

Episode 11: Terry Jones

Episode 10 – Adi Aharon

Episode 10: Adi Aharon

Episode 9 – Jade Ingels

Episode 9: Jade Ingels