Rethinking Learning Podcast

Rethinking Learning Podcast


Latest Episodes

Where are you on your journey in understanding systemic racism? with Hedreich & Barbara (Reflection #6)
June 14, 2020

This post and PDF from Barbara Bray and Hedreich Nichols is a "work in progress" that was created from a conversation they had around systemic racism. There are resources, scenarios, ideas about what or what not to say or do in different situations.

Episode #100: Empowering Striving Readers and Writers with Laura Robb
June 08, 2020

Laura Robb, an author, teacher, coach, and speaker who has completed more than 43 years of teaching in grades 4-8 and has written more than 25 books for teachers. She presently coaches teachers in reading/writing workshop at Powhatan School in Virginia...

Reflection #5: Being Intentional to Build Resilience and Hope with Joan Young and Barbara Bray
June 02, 2020

    I have known Joan Young over 10 years and realize through her background in psychology and teaching that we needed to connect. After talking for a few minutes on May 31st, we decided it was a good idea to discuss some of the issues around emotional...

Episode #99: Spark Curiosity, Ignite Passion, Empower Voice with Elisabeth Bostwick
May 29, 2020

Episode #99. Elisabeth Bostwick is a multi-award-winning educator who is passionate about creating the conditions to spark curiosity and unleash creativity to empower learning. She is the author of Take the L.E.A.P.

Reflection #4 on Mental Health Awareness All Year Long with Kecia McDonald and Barbara Bray
May 16, 2020

    I am so honored to know Kecia McDonald and to learn why mental health awareness is important all the time. Kecia is Curriculum Coordinator at Kealakehe Intermediate School and a certified health teacher for K-12.

Episode #98: Learning + Connection + Human Flourishing with Dr. Michael Crawford
May 06, 2020

Episode #98 is with Dr. Michael Crawford who is the co-founder of EdSpace, the social learning network for the world of education. At EdSpace, he's the lead on product development, strategy, and community engagement.

Episode #97: Build Hope and Spread Kindness to Impact Globally with Roman Nowak
April 30, 2020

Episode #97 is with Roman Nowak, an HS ELA Teacher in Rockland, Ontario, Canada who is passionate about student success, school transformation, and building HOPE in schools through authentic learning experiences.

Reflection #3: Belonging and Our WHY during this Pandemic with Ilene Winokur and Barbara Bray
April 23, 2020

Barbara Bray and Ilene Winokur were sharing ideas during a podcast and decided to record their reflections on our sense of belonging and re-defining our WHY during COVID-19

Episode #96: Creating an Award-Winning Culture Leading with Kindness and Empathy with Jennifer Appel
April 06, 2020

Jennifer Appel has been teaching for 21 years and is a teacher and coach at Enterprise Middle School in West Richland, Washington. She helped launch a blog about School Culture and helped roll out a student-led leadership podcast called the Award-Winni...

Reflection #2: My Why While Staying at Home by Barbara Bray
April 05, 2020

I’ve been staying at home for over a month. I have experienced being alone and working from home for some time — actually years. I have been able to do this because I have the Internet. I’m privileged to have the resources and fortunate to have connect...