Episode 7: Jane Silversides

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In our seventh episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Jane Silversides, primary classroom and dance teacher at White Rock Elementary School in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada.

In this interview, Jane fills us in on what’s special about second graders, recalls a funny story from her early days in the classroom, and shares about what’s igniting her passion in education today. She also answers the question of “If you weren’t in education, what would you be doing?” and gives us great recommendations for a Twitter account to follow and a book to check out.

Follow Jane on Twitter at @janeteacher2.

In this episode, Jane discusses …

  • 1:11 – her current teaching assignment
  • 2:07 – a challenging experience early in her career
  • 4:10 – her passion for portfolios on FreshGrade
  • 5:57 – a Twitter recommendation (Antonio Vendramin)
  • 7:10 – what she would do if she wasn’t teaching
  • 8:39 – a personal habit that contributes to her success
  • 10:20 – an edtech tool that works well in her classroom
  • 11:40 – a book recommendation (Mindset, by Carol Dweck)
  • 14:49 – a YouTube channel recommendation (TED Talks)
  • 15:37 – the best ways to follow her online

Song Track Credits

  • Intro: Relax (by Simon More)
  • Outtro: Starley – Call on Me Remix (by DJ Zhorik)

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Episode 7 – Jane Silversides



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JANE SILVERSIDES is a primary classroom and dance teacher at White Rock Elementary School in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada.

In this interview, Jane fills us in on what’s special about second graders, recalls a funny story from her early days in the classroom, and shares about what’s igniting her passion in education today. She also answers the question of “If you weren’t in education, what would you be doing?” and gives us great recommendations for a Twitter account to follow and a book to check out.

Follow Jane on Twitter at @janeteacher2.

In this episode, Jane discusses …

  • 1:11 – her current teaching assignment
  • 2:07 – a challenging experience early in her career
  • 4:10 – her passion for portfolios on FreshGrade
  • 5:57 – a Twitter recommendation (Antonio Vendramin)
  • 7:10 – what she would do if she wasn’t teaching
  • 8:39 – a personal habit that contributes to her success
  • 10:20 – an edtech tool that works well in her classroom
  • 11:40 – a book recommendation (Mindset, by Carol Dweck)
  • 14:49 – a YouTube channel recommendation (TED Talks)
  • 15:37 – the best ways to follow her online

Song Track Credits

  • Intro: Relax (by Simon More)
  • Outtro: Starley – Call on Me Remix (by DJ Zhorik)

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Episode 3: Simon Murti

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3 - Simon MurtiIn our third episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Simon Murti, middle school teacher at Bayridge Elementary School in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

In this interview, Simon shares openly about a discouraging experience that he faced early in his teaching career – and how he overcame it. He also tells us what excites him about the new BC curriculum and where he goes to get a good laugh at the end of the day.

Follow Simon’s regular adventures from the classroom on Instagram (his preferred platform) @thesmurtiteacher and on Twitter @SmurtiTeacher.

In this episode:

  • 1:13 – his current teaching situation
  • 1:50 – a low moment in his career
  • 7:43 – a passion in education
  • 10:33 – other career interests
  • 11:53 – a personal habit that works
  • 15:25 – an edtech tool recommendation
  • 18:20 – a Youtube channel recommendation
  • 19:59 – a Netflix recommendation

Song Track Credits

  • Intro: Relax (by Simon More)
  • Outtro: Starley – Call on Me Remix (by DJ Zhorik)

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Episode 3 – Simon Murti



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SIMON MURTI is a middle school teacher at Bayridge Elementary School in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

In this interview, Simon shares openly about a discouraging experience that he faced early in his teaching career – and how he overcame it. He also tells us what excites him about the new BC curriculum and where he goes to get a good laugh at the end of the day.

Follow Simon’s regular adventures from the classroom on Instagram (his preferred platform) @thesmurtiteacher and on Twitter @SmurtiTeacher.

In this episode:

  • 1:13 – his current teaching situation
  • 1:50 – a low moment in his career
  • 7:43 – a passion in education
  • 10:33 – other career interests
  • 11:53 – a personal habit that works
  • 15:25 – an edtech tool recommendation
  • 18:20 – a Youtube channel recommendation
  • 19:59 – a Netflix recommendation

Song Track Credits

  • Intro: Relax (by Simon More)
  • Outtro: Starley – Call on Me Remix (by DJ Zhorik)

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Episode 2: Cordell Ware

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2 - Cordell WareIn the second episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Cordell Ware, high school humanities teacher at Fort St. James Secondary School in Fort St. James, BC, Canada.

In this interview, Cordell speaks about the greatest challenges he’s experienced so far in education, and he describes what really lights his fire right now. We also hear about an interesting morning ritual and his top recommendations for books, podcasts, YouTube channels, and more.

Follow Cordell on Twitter @cordell_jm and on Instagram @skip.jm.

In this episode, Cordell discusses …

  • 1:00 – his current teaching situation
  • 3:50 – a low moment in his career
  • 7:30 – a passion in education
  • 9:46 – another educator to follow on Twitter
  • 11:30 – what he would be doing if he wasn’t in education
  • 12:56 – a personal habit that works
  • 14:30 – an edtech tool recommendation
  • 16:17 – a book recommendation
  • 18:04 – a podcast recommendation
  • 19:17 – a favourite YouTube channel
  • 19:47 – a Netflix recommendation

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!