The Minimalist Educator Podcast
Tammy Musiowsky
A podcast about paring down to focus on the purpose and priorities in our roles.
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Episode 055: Season 3 Highlights
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
12/17/24 • 21 min
Ever wondered how you can streamline your teaching methods and maximize productivity? This final episode of Season 3 on the Minimalist Educator Podcast is your go-to guide! We’ve compiled the most impactful "Pair Down Pointers" from our brilliant guests, starting with Jennifer Orr’s practical end-of-day task hack from episode 45, to Naomi Church and Sarah Decotis advocacy for fewer, more effective online instructional programs from episode 56. And don’t miss the sage advice from Peter DeWitt and Mike Nelson in episode 42 on the transformative power of finding a good collaborator in educational leadership.
But that's not all—this episode also features a treasure trove of insights and reflections from various thought leaders. From Amanda Kunalaba’s discussion on the role of arts integration in vocabulary building in episode 51, to David Hayerly’s exploration of thinking maps from episode 48, there’s something to inspire every educator. You’ll also hear from Dr. Sheldon Eakins on addressing implicit bias in episode 52, Lindsay Prendergast and Piper Lee on collaborative reading and resilience in episode 46, and Chris Fenning’s strategies for effective communication and post-training accountability in episode 44. Whether you’re looking to enhance your lesson plans, promote equity, or improve your communication skills, this episode is packed with valuable tips and strategies to elevate your teaching journey.
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Episode 016: Decluttering Physical Spaces with Christine and Tammy
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
12/05/23 • 30 min
In today's episode, Tammy and Christine discuss tips, tricks, and reflections for when you're decluttering your physical spaces. Our pare down pointers are around purposeful purchasing as well as finding flexible uses for the objects you already have in your space.
Today's episode was brought to you by Plan Z Professional Learning Services- forward thinking educator support. Find out more www.planzplservices.com. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @PlanZPLS.
Buy The Minimalist Teacher book from ASCD+ISTE.
Follow on Instagram @PlanZEducation and @minimalist_ed_podcast.
The Minimalist Educator Podcast is a Plan Z Education Services adventure.
Episode 015: Prioritizing People and Protocols with Dr. Phil Echols
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
11/28/23 • 21 min
In this episode, Phil talks to us about the parallels between his roles in education and health care, specifically about time use and meeting structures. His pare down pointer is about managing your yes’s and no’s.
Phil Echols, former teacher, school counselor, and administrator for the Wake County Public School System, currently serves as an Organizational and Diversity Specialist for WakeMed Health and Hospitals in North Carolina. His expertise includes effective collaboration, coaching, diversity, and inclusion for large systems. He has over two decades of experience in education, public speaking, facilitation, and international training and development. Dr. Echols has presented sessions on creating positive and productive professional cultures for ASCD, Learning Forward, and the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools, specifically in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and Bangkok. Dr. Echols believes diversity enriches the community, and all have the capacity to learn and grow. His work is anchored in his mission to inspire and support individuals and groups in doing and being their best.
Today's episode is sponsored by Plan Z Professional Learning Services - forward-thinking educator support. Find more information about services offered for educators at www.planzplservices.com. Follow us @PlanZPLS on Twitter and Instagram.
Buy The Minimalist Teacher book from ASCD+ISTE.
Follow on Instagram @PlanZEducation and @minimalist_ed_podcast.
The Minimalist Educator Podcast is a Plan Z Education Services adventure.
Episode 014 - Learning Support's Union With Minimalism with Alys Baines
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
11/21/23 • 20 min
In this episode, we speak with Alys about the union between minimalism and supporting our neurodiverse students. We discuss how to create a calm and supportive physical environment for students in order to leverage engagement. Her pare down pointer is about the importance of making time, especially at the beginning of the year.
Alys Baines is a passionate educational needs educator looking to use children's talents to guide them in their educational journey. She has a B.A. in Child Development and 2 Masters degrees in learning and behavioral challenges. She's absolutely crazy about horses with the aim to eventually merge both passions together to support children, teens and adults through equine assisted therapy.
Professional Learning Partnerships empower educators to transform learning, leadership and culture in school districts by leveraging key ideas from brain science, so that all students can thrive. Find out more at learningpartnerships.org
Buy The Minimalist Teacher book from ASCD+ISTE.
Follow on Instagram @PlanZEducation and @minimalist_ed_podcast.
The Minimalist Educator Podcast is a Plan Z Education Services adventure.
Episode 013 - How Student Agency Lessens a Teacher’s Load with Nicole Dissinger
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
11/14/23 • 20 min
In today’s episode, Nicole speaks with us about the importance of skill development and agency, no matter the age of our students, and how this can help lighten the load of teachers. Her pare down pointer is about the importance of simplifying and being flexible.
Nicole Dissinger is a mentor teacher, professional learning facilitator, and curriculum developer. She has experience teaching and leading globally for 15 years. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Bilingual Multicultural Education. She has experience with a range of curriculums from Multi-age, state standards, and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.
Follow Nicole on Instagram: @nicoledteacher
Nicole and Tammy have a mini course on EduSpark called Student-Focused Learning: P.A.V.E. the Way to Learner Agency.
This episode is sponsored by Plan Z Professional Learning Services - forward-thinking educator support. Contact us on Twitter or Instagram @PlanZPLS.
Buy The Minimalist Teacher book from ASCD+ISTE.
Follow on Instagram @PlanZEducation and @minimalist_ed_podcast.
The Minimalist Educator Podcast is a Plan Z Education Services adventure.
Episode 012: Routines and Habits for Minimalism with Tammy & Christine
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
11/07/23 • 28 min
In today's episode, we focus on how to build routines and habits to serve our priorities. Our pare down pointers are around feedback and remembering to check in with each other.
Today's episode was brought to you by Plan Z Professional Learning Services, Forward Thinking Educator Support. Find out more at www.PlanZPLServices.com. Follow us @PlanZPLS on Twitter and Instagram.
Buy The Minimalist Teacher book from ASCD+ISTE.
Follow on Instagram @PlanZEducation and @minimalist_ed_podcast.
The Minimalist Educator Podcast is a Plan Z Education Services adventure.
Episode 010 - PIRATE is a Framework with Dave Burgess
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
10/24/23 • 24 min
In this episode, Dave talks about the Teach like a PIRATE framework and how valuable frameworks can be for our busy lives as educators. His pare down pointer is about taking advice and tips from all walks of life to improve our day to day experience.
Dave Burgess is an award-winning educator, highly sought after professional development speaker, and the New York Times best-selling author of Teach Like a Pirate. As president of Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc., he has disrupted the educational publishing industry by releasing over 180 groundbreaking titles from innovative educators from all over the world.
Find information about Dave and Teach Like a PIRATE below.
Website: https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/
Podcast: The Dave Burgess Show
Buy The Minimalist Teacher book from ASCD+ISTE.
Follow on Instagram @PlanZEducation and @minimalist_ed_podcast.
The Minimalist Educator Podcast is a Plan Z Education Services adventure.
Episode 009 - Prioritizing in Leadership Roles with Dr. Chaunté Garrett
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
10/17/23 • 30 min
In this episode, Chaunté discusses what needs to be considered when prioritizing your time and attention in leadership positions. Her pare down pointer is a reminder about honoring our true selves.
Dr. N. Chaunté Garrett has decades of experience in education serving as chief academic officer, building and district level administrator, teacher and superintendent of a K-12 campus in North Carolina. In her career, she has successfully supported and led school transformation efforts in multiple school districts achieving remarkable gains in student achievement and academic growth. As superintendent, the campus achieved meeting academic growth across content areas with all subgroups of students. The foundation of this work is creating equitable learning opportunities and a “whole child” approach emphasizing high quality instruction, STEM, SEL and College and Career Preparation. Dr. Garrett is the Founder and CEO for ELLE Education in which she partners with schools and districts to empower learners and leaders to excel.
Today's episode was brought to you by Plan Z Professional Learning Services, Forward Thinking Educator Support. Find out more at www.PlanZPLServices.com. Follow us @PlanZPLS on Twitter and Instagram.
Buy The Minimalist Teacher book from ASCD+ISTE.
Follow on Instagram @PlanZEducation and @minimalist_ed_podcast.
The Minimalist Educator Podcast is a Plan Z Education Services adventure.
Episode 008 - Reconceptualizing Waste with Christine and Tammy
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
10/10/23 • 26 min
In today’s episode, we discuss how reconceptualizing waste can help us declutter our work and our lives. We recognize and discuss different types of waste we need to combat. Today’s pare down pointer is about making sure you are not taking your work home with you!
Today's episode sponsor is Professional Learning Partnerships. They empower educators to transform learning, leadership, and culture in school districts by leveraging key ideas from brain science, so that all students and adults can thrive.
Contact Julia at PLP on social media:
Twitter: @julia_skolnik
Instagram: @proflearningpartnerships
Buy The Minimalist Teacher book from ASCD+ISTE.
Follow on Instagram @PlanZEducation and @minimalist_ed_podcast.
The Minimalist Educator Podcast is a Plan Z Education Services adventure.
Episode 023: Imagine! Brain Science in Education! with Julia Skolnik
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
02/13/24 • 26 min
Are you ready to revolutionize the way you think about education? Tune in as we sit down with Julia Skolnick, the brain-science whizz and founder of Professional Learning Partnerships. She fervently advocates for integrating brain science into our teaching and leadership methods to revolutionize K-12 education. Julia’s mission to bridge the gap between research and practice in education is truly eye-opening. She highlights the adverse effects of standardized tests on students, teachers, and parents and how the 'less is more' philosophy can positively influence teaching and learning.
Sit tight as we flip the script, discussing the often ignored systems and processes in education. We take a critical look at the idea of specialization for teachers and how overwhelming administrative tasks can obstruct their main roles. An interesting chat on the significance of values and learner profiles in schools ensues, emphasizing their role as a guiding framework for decision-making, rather than just an accessory. Our experiences as educators in International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, incorporating the learner profile into our teaching and planning processes, offer practical insights into this approach. This episode prompts educators to constantly rethink and assess their systems and priorities to create a more impactful and meaningful learning experience for students. So gear up for this knowledge-packed episode that promises to leave you with much to ponder.
Julia Skolnik, MSEd is the CEO & Founder of Professional Learning Partnerships (PLP), which is an organization dedicated to transforming learning and leadership using brain science through long-term partnerships with K-12 school districts. Building upon over 20 years of experience working in schools, research laboratories, and museums, Julia founded PLP to empower educators and leaders to leverage brain science as a tool for meaningfully transforming learning, leadership, and culture in K-12 schools. As CEO & Founder, she creates the overarching vision for PLP, designs innovative and research-based professional learning programs, and cultivates sustained partnerships with a growing network of school districts across the U.S.
Julia wrote a guest blog post on our website: Less is More
Buy The Minimalist Teacher book from ASCD+ISTE.
Follow on Instagram @PlanZEducation and @minimalist_ed_podcast.
The Minimalist Educator Podcast is a Plan Z Education Services adventure.
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How many episodes does The Minimalist Educator Podcast have?
The Minimalist Educator Podcast currently has 68 episodes available.
What topics does The Minimalist Educator Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Purpose, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Minimalist, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on The Minimalist Educator Podcast?
The episode title 'Episode 016: Decluttering Physical Spaces with Christine and Tammy' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Minimalist Educator Podcast?
The average episode length on The Minimalist Educator Podcast is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Minimalist Educator Podcast released?
Episodes of The Minimalist Educator Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Minimalist Educator Podcast?
The first episode of The Minimalist Educator Podcast was released on Sep 5, 2023.
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