Teaching with AI
Artificial Intelligence can create classroom havoc or magic solutions. On the positive side, it can feed the planning process with ideas and suggestions. But as with any new technology, it …
Honoring Heros
What does the Catechism of the Catholic Church say about patriotism? How can we best honor veterans in our Catholic schools? This episode honors the stance of the Church on …
Student Philanthropy
Fundraising is a necessity for Catholic high schools, but the duties of fundraising can be shared among staff and students. In this episode, Jill shares a recent fundraising victory when …
Quest for Acceptance
Applying for colleges today is so different than when we went to college! This episode shares insights from a college counselor on the current reality of applying for colleges as …
Inner Kindergartner
Everything you learned about teaching, you learned in Kindergarten. Explicit instructions, patience, manners and more. Channel your inner Kindergartner and bring your teaching to the next level.
Maximizing Instruction Time
Arriving early, leaving late — what is your preparation routine to make the most of classroom instructional time while maintaining a reasonable personal balance of work and home life?
Life Skills
From handshakes to interview questions and communications skills to leadership oppportunities, there are many ways to prepare students for the real world, no matter the grade level. How to connect …
Blame Game
Its easy to blame the pandemic for every current classroom challenge, but the reality is most of these challenges have been present for a long time. Becoming more deliberate in …
Student Surprises
As the adult in the room and subject matter experts, it’s easy to make teaching all about the teacher, but students surprise us every day with their insights, gifts and …
The Classroom of Noah’s Ark
Every teacher has a unique, go-to lesson or activity to capture the imagination of their students and many times it can involve animals or insects. Tapping into God’s creations can …