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Meet Five Arizona Teacher Leaders Centering Curiosity
Executive Director Dr. Kathy Wiebke, NBCT, announces the five Arizona teacher leaders whose stories will be highlighted at this summer's Teacher Leadership Institute.
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Earth Day Activities for Your Classroom, Regardless of Subject
Celebrating the planet on Earth Day isn't just for the science classroom. We offer thoughtful Earth Day activities and curriculum ideas for every subject.
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5 Ways to Keep Your Students Engaged Near the End of the School Year
Keep your students engaged and excited — whether they’re learning online or in the classroom — with these five ideas.
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Meet Five Arizona Teacher Leaders Centering Curiosity
Executive Director Dr. Kathy Wiebke, NBCT, announces the five Arizona teacher leaders whose stori...
Read MoreBuilding a Robust Support System for Beginning Teachers
Executive Director Dr. Kathy Wiebke, NBCT, shares about the induction she experienced as a new te...
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Earth Day Activities for Your Classroom, Regardless of Subject
Celebrating the planet on Earth Day isn't just for the science classroom. We offer thoughtfu...
Read More5 Ways to Keep Your Students Engaged Near the End of the School Year
Keep your students engaged and excited — whether they’re learning online or in the classroom...
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S9 Episode 14: Maintaining Your National Board Certification
The National Board Certified Teacher journey doesn’t end with certification. In today’s epis...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES9 Episode 13: Historical and Cultural Relevance in Our Teaching With Dr. Gholnecsar “Gholdy” Muhammad
In what ways are we serving all students in all schools? What does social justice look like ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES9 Episode 12: EdTech for Social Good With Dr. Jennifer Williams
Today, 3Ps in a Pod hosts Danielle and Angelia welcome global educator Dr. Jennifer Williams...
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S9 Episode 11: Advocate with Love: An Arizona Policy Update
In today’s policy-focused episode of 3Ps in a Pod, we explore the history and future of Ariz...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES9 Episode 10: PD in 30: Unpacking the New Arizona Science Standards
Explore the new Arizona Science Standards in this PD in 30 segment of 3Ps in a Pod with Rebe...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES9 Episode 9: The Role of Struggle with John SanGiovanni
Today, 3Ps in a Pod hosts Donnie and Kathleen welcome math specialist John SanGiovanni to th...
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S9 Episode 8: Inclusive Classrooms for All Learners with Dr. Becki Cohn-Vargas
Are you familiar with identity safety and what that looks like in your classroom? Dr. Becki ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES9 Episode 7: Social-Emotional Learning from a Distance and in Person with John and Jessica Hannigan
We hear time and time again how important relationships are and how social-emotional learnin...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES9 Episode 6: Arizona Early Language Development Programs and Why They Matter to Every Educator
Last week, 3Ps in a Pod featured Dr. Dana Suskind and the research she has done at the TMW C...
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S9 Episode 5: The Role of Thirty Million Words with Dr. Dana Suskind
While classroom teachers are significant in every student’s learning journey, that journey b...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES9 Episode 4: Culturally Responsive Teaching with The Urban Connection Project
In today’s episode, we’re exploring culturally responsive teaching with Kristen and Justin C...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES9 Episode 3: Creating a Culture of Inquiry with Kass Minor and Trevor MacKenzie
What is teacher-led inquiry? What is student-led inquiry? How do they interact? We’re diggin...
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S9 Episode 2: Inclusion in Schools: A Look Inside Tempe Union, Part 2
In this episode, we’re continuing our conversation from last week about inclusion in Tempe U...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES9 Episode 1: Inclusion in School: A Look Inside Tempe Union, Part 1
We’re starting off our ninth season of 3Ps in a Pod with two episodes focused on discussions...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 18: Hearts Full of Gratitude for Arizona Teachers
No one predicted just how challenging this year would be, especially for teachers. In this h...
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S8 Episode 17: 'Moving' and Social Mobility with Andy Hargreaves
You may know Andy Hargreaves for his educational research, but in his newest book, he pairs ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 16: From Student Teaching to First-Year Teaching with Brianna Winiesdorffer
You may remember hearing from Brianna Winiesdorffer in a 3Ps in a Pod episode last March. A...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 15: PD in 30: Creating Inviting Slides
Hang out with tech experts Tony Vincent and Paul West in this PD in 30 segment of 3Ps in a P...
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S8 Episode 14: Service and Leadership with Dr. Nancy Pratt
It’s the week of Veterans Day, and 3Ps in a Pod hosts Angelia and Danielle are talking with ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 13: Meet Arizona Teacher of the Year Sara Wyffels
Hear from Arizona Educational Foundation’s recently named 2021 Arizona Teacher of the Year S...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 12: Realities and Vision for Arizona Education with the Rodel Foundation
If you’ve only heard the name of the Rodel Foundation of Arizona in passing, today’s episode...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 11: PD in 30: Understanding the Standards with Suzi Mast
It’s time for another PD in 30! This time, Suzi Mast, owner of Dynamic Teaching Partners and...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 10: Breathe for Change with Dr. Ilana Nankin
Today’s podcast will have you breathing deeper and maybe moving on with your day a little bi...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 9: Growing Together: A Mentor and Mentee Conversation
As you’ll hear in this episode, great mentoring is based on relationships. Today, you’ll joi...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 8: English Learner Support for Arizona Teachers
Learn about how Arizona’s Language Development Approach can help you better support all stud...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 7: Distance Learning with Dr. Doug Fisher
Today’s episode features several outstanding educators, including Dr. Doug Fisher and the fi...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 6, part B: Talking Secondary Civics Instruction with Nate Rios and Liz Schley Evans
3Ps hosts Angelia and Donnie are back with another civics-focused episode, this time focused...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 6, part A: Talking Elementary Civics Instruction with Beth Maloney
It’s an election year and the U.S. is experiencing a seemingly more contentious political cl...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 5: How the Arizona Teachers Academy is Advancing the Teaching Profession in Our State
If you’re currently preparing to become a teacher or are in your first several years of teac...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 4: Building, Flying, and Remodeling the Plane
Now that the 2020-2021 school year is back in session, 3Ps in a Pod hosts Angelia, Mary, and...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 3: PD in 30: Optimize Your Live and Recorded Videos
Hang out with tech experts Tony Vincent and Sara Mora in this PD in 30 segment of 3Ps in a P...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 2: Returning to School
We are continuing our conversations and reflections about the return to the school in this e...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES8 Episode 1: New Normal for a New Year?
Teachers and students alike are returning to the classroom carrying a variety of emotions. I...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 18: Teacher Leadership at the Arizona 12 Center
This season’s finale episode is packed with information about the Arizona K12 Center’s two b...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 17: Will We Emerge in a Community Mindset? with Dr. Eddie Moore Jr.
Dr. Eddie Moore Jr., an educator, speaker, and founder of The Privilege Institute, joins hos...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 16: Our Social and Emotional Health with Dawn Baumgartner
Today’s episode is about you and how you’re doing these days. Dawn Baumgartner, a licensed c...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 15: Transforming Trauma into Hope and Action for Mixed Status Families with Reyna Montoya
How can teachers support students who have experienced immigration-related trauma? In today’...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 14: Mental Health First Aid
Just as there are often signals that a person may need physical first aid, students’ behavio...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 13: Stepping Back from the Waterfall: The Impact of Mindfulness
Teachers are dealing with incredible amounts of stress and uncertainty as they navigate work...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 12: Dear Me: A Letter to My Beginner Teacher Self
Inspired by Jamie Festa-Daigle’s blog post last September on Stories from Schools AZ, this e...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 11: PD in 30 Creating an Inclusive Classroom Community
How do you build classroom community, even while teaching remotely? In this PD in 30 segmen...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 10: Celebrating Aspiring Teachers
We’re celebrating Arizona’s aspiring teachers this week on 3Ps in a Pod! Hosts Danielle and ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 9: Social Emotional Learning for Staff and Students with Dr. Dominique Smith
You may know Dr. Dominique Smith as one of the authors of Better than Sticks or Carrots: Re...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 8: 2020 Legislative Update with Chris Kotterman
The Arizona Legislature again has several education-related bills on the docket this session...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 7: Teacher Leadership as Inquiry with Kass Minor
Meet one of our three keynotes who will be speaking at the Fifteenth Annual Teacher Leadersh...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 6: Upgrade Your Notes with Sketchnoting with Sylvia Duckworth
Do you know about sketchnoting? In this episode of 3Ps in a Pod, hosts Danielle and Donnie d...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 5: Fifteenth Annual Teacher Leadership Institute Preview with Cornelius Minor and Cinnamon Kills First
Get a window into what you will experience at the Fifteenth Annual Teacher Leadership Instit...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 4: PD in 30: Creating Engaging Learning Spaces
This week’s episode of 3Ps in a Pod puts conversations about classroom engagement into actio...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 3: Celebrating 20 Years of Supporting Arizona’s Teachers with Dr. Kathy Wiebke
Did you know that this school year is the 20th year of the Arizona K12 Center? In this episo...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 2: Electrify Any Lesson with Tony Vincent
Get a preview of Camp Plug and Play 15.0 with tech-in-education extraordinare Tony Vincent! ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES7 Episode 1: The Year Past and the Year Ahead with State Superintendent Kathy Hoffman
Hosts Mary and Angelia start off this new season of 3Ps in a Pod by catching up with Arizona...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 18: Highlights from Six Seasons of 3Ps in a Pod
In this final episode of the season, all four hosts are in the studio to discuss their favor...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 17: Exploring Equity by Design with Wade Antonio Colwell
Wade Antonio Colwell is an advocate for equity, inclusion, and excellence and often uses his...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 16: The Impact of Grading with Dr. Douglas Reeves
Dr. Douglas Reeves is an expert in leadership and teaching, with a particular interest and e...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 15: 2020 Arizona Teacher of the Year Lynette Stant
Lynette Stant is the Arizona Education Foundation’s 2020 Teacher of the Year! In this episod...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 14: Impacting Change through New Teacher Support with Dr. Emily Davis
Intentional support for beginning teachers impacts students, other teachers, and the entire ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 13 Digital Leadership to Future-Proof Your Classroom with Eric Sheninger
Do you get nervous when integrating new technology into your classroom? Award-winning princi...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 12: Learning and Growing through Work with Refugee Students and Families
As a mentor to first and second-year teachers in Balsz School District, Kathleen Paulsen’s w...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 11: Making the Most of Your Standards with Dr. Donyall Dickey
Dr. Donyall Dickey will inspire you to help your students “climb the ladder of cognitive dem...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 10: Building Resilient People
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can negatively impact a young person’s brain developmen...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 9: Arizona Dyslexia Screening Policy Updates and their Impact with Sean Ross
Teachers are talking about what Arizona’s new dyslexia law means for them. In this episode, ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 8: Arizona English Learner Policy Updates with Kate Wright
With the signing of SB 1014 earlier this year, this school year brings some major changes fo...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 7: Arizona Teachers Academy at NAU with President Rita Cheng
How is Arizona approaching the teacher shortage? Hear from Northern Arizona University Presi...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 6: The Vital Role of Effective Instructional Leadership in Schools with Peter DeWitt
Today we explore instructional leadership with Dr. Peter DeWitt. DeWitt focuses heavily on t...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 5: Inside the Teacher Clarity Playbook with Olivia Amador
We are so excited to share one of our first mobile podcasts with our listeners this week! We...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 4: Visible Learning in Math with Connie Hamilton
After several years as an elementary classroom teacher, Connie Hamilton wanted to expand her...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 3: Learning, Engaging, and Evolving with Geoff Esposito
This week we have a chance to learn more about Geoff Esposito. We discuss his advocacy work ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 2: Project Based Learning for Authentic Learning with Dr. Jenny Pieratt
Dr. Jenny Pieratt joins us to chat about Project Based Learning (PBL). Angelia and Danielle ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES6 Episode 1: 3Ps in a Pod Top 10 Tips for Back to School
We are back and ready to rock! Join us for a new semester of voices, perspectives, learning,...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES5 Episode 16: The Fearless and Fabulous Hosts of 3Ps In A Pod
Join the fabulous and fearless 3Ps in a Pod hosts as they reflect on their past two years at...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES5 Episode 15: Identifying the Greatness and Potential of Every School with Ted Dintersmith
On this week’s podcast, we have the privilege to speak to Ted Dintersmith and learn how our ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES5 Episode 14: Unpacking Equity Work with Stephen Chang and the National Equity Project
On this week’s podcast we are thrilled to host Stephen Chang from The National Equity Projec...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES5 Episode 13: The How, What, and Why of the New Arizona Science Standards
Are you curious about the new Arizona Science Standards, how they came to be, and how they w...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES5 Episode 12: Courageous Conversations with Glenn Singleton
On this week’s podcast, Danielle and Angelia explore the work of Glenn Singleton and how Cou...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES5 Episode 11: Updates from the Arizona Legislature and AZ NBCT Network with Chris Kotterman and Dr. Beth Maloney
Join us this week as we talk to Chris Kotterman and Dr. Beth Maloney about what has been hap...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES5 Episode 10: Instructional Leadership with Jennifer Truitt-Lewis
If you were asked to think of an instructional leader who has had a positive impact on your ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES5 Episode 9: Diving Into Inquiry with Trevor Mackenzie
This week we have the opportunity to hear from a 2019 Camp Plug and Play 14.0 keynote speake...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES5 Episode 8: Ben’s Bells and Reminders of Intentional Kindness
How familiar are you with the kindness movement known as Ben’s Bells? In this week’s episode...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES5 Episode 7: Advocating for Education with Stephanie Parra
Stephanie Parra, a first-generation American citizen, who was born and raised in Yuma, AZ h...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES5 Episode 6: Be Kind to Yourself, Self Care Matters
As our task lists lengthen and personal time seems less available than ever before, we often...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES5 Episode 5: Arizona Legislature is Back in Session
This week’s episode is not only informative, but you will have an opportunity to get to know...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES5 Episode 4: The New Digital Citizenship 3.0 with LeeAnn Lindsey
Did you know that the concept of digital citizenship is evolving? LeeAnn Lindsey, from EdVol...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES5 Episode 3: Where School Safety Policy and Practice Collide (Part 2)
Elama Dzanic joins Angelia and Mary to continue the conversation around school safety. Elma ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES5 Episode 2: Where School Safety Policy and Practice Collide (Part 1)
Mary Field and guest host, Elma Dzanic, discuss the topic of school safety with Dr. Carl Her...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES5 Episode 1: The Impact of a Coach Mentality in Education with Jaime Casap
Welcome back to our Spring Semester! Today, we highlight a previous interview we had with Ja...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES4 Episode 15: Teacher Leadership and Equity with Cornelius Minor
Season four concludes with an invigorating conversation featuring Columbia University lead s...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES4 Episode 14: 2019 Arizona Teacher of the Year
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s our privilege to reintroduce to you the 2019 Arizona Teacher of t...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES4 Episode 13: Innovative Classroom Flexible Seating
Do you have trouble sitting still for a two-hour training? Imagine how your students feel du...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES4 Episode 12: Math Changes Things
Math changes things! Today, Dr. Virginia Bastable, the former associate director of the Math...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES4 Episode 11: Standing Up and Speaking Out with Nancy Flanagan
In education, what calls us to step up and speak out? As a teacher, how can you show up for ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES4 Episode 10: Culturally Responsive Teaching with Zaretta Hammond
Zaretta Hammond’s book, Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, is shifting the way w...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES4 Bonus Episode: Meet the Candidates
You’re listening to a bonus episode of #3PsinaPod. Today, we’re interviewing the Republican ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES4 Episode 9: Visible Learning in Science
The scientific process can be daunting. How do you balance fun and content-based instruction...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES4 Episode 8: Supporting Students with Special Needs Across Environments
Special education is a pivotal arm of our learning communities. As educators, are we truly a...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES4 Episode 7: Partners Who Champion Education
Although allies in education might seem few and far between, there are notable groups who ra...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES4 Episode 6: Experienced Teachers’ Passion
If you’re in need of a professional pep talk, we’ve got a dose for you. This week, Donnie an...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES4 Episode 5: Civics, Discourse, and Engagement
With elections around the corner, today’s #3PsinaPod guests share the importance of civic en...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES4 Episode 4: Keeping Teachers in the Profession
Two words: teacher retention. If there was a fairy godmother or magic genie in the world of ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES4 Episode 3: John Hattie and 10 Mindframes for Learning
Settle in because we have a very special guest on #3PsinaPod today. Angelia and Mary chat wi...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES4 Episode 2: Beginning the Year Successfully
We’re settling into the school year, which means our classroom management skills must be sha...
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