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Lessons from my Mother
Arizona K12 Center Executive Director Dr. Kathy Wiebke reflects on the lessons she learned from her mother and how they shaped her work in education.
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7 Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Classroom
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the help of these meaningful resources.
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9 Tips for Building an Inclusive Classroom
Make your teaching practice more accessible to all students with these simple strategies.
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S7 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...
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S6 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 ...
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S6 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...
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S6 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...
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S6 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...
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S6 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 ...
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S6 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...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES4 Episode 1: New Teachers
School is back in session and so is “3Psin a Pod.” We kickstart our latest season with a sho...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES3 Episode 8: How Education Disrupts Poverty and Teachers Impact Lives
What better time to talk about the power of teachers than during Teacher Appreciation Week 2...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES3 Episode 7: Testing, Evaluations, and Budgets (Oh My!)
In education, the words “testing, evaluations, and budgets” might cause you to shudder. Fort...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES3 Episode 6: Beth Lewis on Save Our Schools Arizona
Arizona educators are organizing and mobilizing. The Grand Canyon state is now known for hav...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES3 Episode 5: Taking Math Beyond the Answers
Are your students giving high fives and fist pumping after solving a word problem? They shou...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES3 Episode 4: Equity in Montessori
School choice is hot topic, especially in Arizona. Today, Mary and Donnie talk about student...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES3 Episode 3: Making Math Playful
Playful and dirty probably aren’t adjectives that come to mind when you say math out loud. H...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES3 Episode 2: Equity Through Inclusion
The effort put forth by teachers to make educational equity a reality for students can be se...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES3 Episode 1: Truth Behind Teacher Salary
Welcome to season three of “3Ps in a Pod!” Today’s hosts, Donnie and Mary, discuss a fiery t...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES2 Episode 8: Leading from the Classroom Through FIT Teaching
You’ve been there, right? You’re sitting, fully engaged, in an extraordinary professional le...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES2 Episode 7: To Be Informed Is To Be Empowered
Do you feel like staying up-to-date on policy in the profession is similar to drinking from ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES2 Episode 6: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships: The Power of New Teacher Support
The term “master teacher” can mean a multitude of things to a variety of people. Today, Dani...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES2 Episode 5: No Such Thing as a Math Gene
Have you ever encountered a person with an aversion toward mathematics? Get ready to rewrite...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES2 Episode 4: Online Learning Environments with Tony Vincent
If technology gets you in a tizzy, you’ll come to admire (and maybe envy) our guest. Tony Vi...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES2 Episode 3: How English Learner Policy and Practice Collide with Kate Wright
Today, we dive into the policy behind English learners in the state. The Arizona Department ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES2 Episode 2: To Learn is to Struggle
Although you’re only a few weeks into the semester, you might feel like you’ve been at it ag...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES2 Episode 1: National Board Certification for Today’s Educators
“3Ps in a Pod” is back in session! Thanks for joining us for the start season two. Today, An...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES1 Episode 7: Power of Educator Self-Care
Thanks for joining us for the season finale of “3Ps in a Pod.” While we’re guessing you’re i...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES1 Episode 6: Restorative Justice Transforming our Schools
Thanks for joining us for the bonus episode of our first season. We’re thrilled to have Elma...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES1 Episode 5: Holidays in the Classroom
Holidays in the classroom can look and feel different for everyone. What might be a jolly se...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES1 Episode 4: Arizona's School Letter Grades
Students aren’t the only ones anxiously awaiting their grades — schools are too. State law r...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES1 Episode 3: Restorative Practice
Let’s talk about the importance of building strong relationships in education. First, Mary a...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES1 Episode 2: Teacher Voice
Welcome back to “3Ps in a Pod,” a podcast by the Arizona K12 Center. As we chat about Practi...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODES1 Episode 1: Teacher Leadership
And we’re live! Welcome to “3Ps in a Pod,” a podcast by the Arizona K12 Center. Together, we...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODEMeet Mary
Meet National Board Certified Teacher, Mary Field, one of the voices behind our new podcast....
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODEMeet Donnie
Let us introduce you to National Board Certified Teacher, Donnie Dicus. As one of the Profes...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODEMeet Danielle
Meet National Board Certified Teacher Danielle Brown, one of our “3Ps in a Pod” hosts. As a ...
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODEMeet Angelia
Meet one of our “3Ps in a Pod” hosts, Angelia Ebner. As a National Board Certified Teacher a...
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Arizona K12 Center
@azk12 Jan 20, 2020 13:54:01Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by exploring this @PBS collection of resources about King's work for civ… https://t.co/KnkBaE51NJ
