Teachers on Fire

Tim Cavey

Profiling agents of growth and transformation in K-12 education. Advocating for collaboration, communication, creation > consumption, critical thinking, design thinking, growth mindset, inquiry, PBL, and strategic uses of technology in education. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

  • 28 minutes 20 seconds
    How to BUILD a LEGACY of IMPACT: A Conversation with CHIP BAKER

    🔥Is our influence making an impact?

    🔥How can we live, work, and serve others in alignment with our assignment? 

    🔥How can we clear away the clutter of our lives and move our personal mission toward success? 

    Join me for this conversation with CHIP BAKER as he shares his insights.

    ABOUT THIS GUEST: Chip is a fourth generation educator who has now served as a teacher and coach for over twenty-four years. He is a multiple time best-selling author, Youtuber, podcaster, transformational speaker and life coach. Find more from him at The Success Chronicles. You can follow Chip on X @ChipBaker19.

    Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.

    In This Conversation:

    1:04 - How adversity has shaped Chip's journey and mission

    2:14 - What Chip's legacy as a fourth generation educator means to him

    4:04 - What are The Success Chronicles all about?

    5:59 - Who and what are The Impact of Influence books about?

    8:56 - How to set priorities as an education leader

    11:18 - The power of consistency

    12:31 - Chip's advice to the grads of 2024: the SHG Principle

    15:55 - Another area of learning that sets Chip on fire: communication technology

    19:44 - A productivity hack: prioritizing time

    23:22 - Leaders that are inspiring Chip right now

    24:03 - An edtech tool pick: the Google suite

    24:18 - A book recommendation

    24:56 - Chip's suggestions for future guests on the podcast

    26:17 - What Chip's streaming these days

    26:54 - How to follow Chip Baker on social media

    Connect with Me:

    On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)

    On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)

    On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)

    On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/

    Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.

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    11 May 2024, 7:05 pm
  • 41 minutes 42 seconds
    TYLER RABLIN: How do our assessment practices impact student motivation?

    🔥 How can we reach bored students in the classroom?

    🔥 How can our gradebooks better support individual student growth?

    🔥 How should teachers be thinking about AI and evidence of learning?

    Join me for this conversation with TYLER RABLIN as he shares his insights.

    ABOUT THIS GUEST: Tyler is an award-winning instructional coach and former ELA teacher for Sunnyside School District in Sunnyside, WA. He is also the owner of Tyler Rablin Consulting, a contributing writer for publications such as Edutopia, EdSurge, and EdWeek, and has been a featured speaker at conferences around the U.S. for his work with assessment and instructional technology. His book, Hacking Student Motivation, looks at the intersection between our assessment practices and what we know about motivation to provide learning experiences that build student self-efficacy, confidence, and hope.

    Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.

    In This Conversation:

    0:00:00 - How can our assessment practices better support student growth and learning?

    0:26 - Who is Tyler Rablin?

    1:34 - A story of student failure that changed Tyler's view of assessment

    4:08 - How can traditional assessment practices negatively impact student motivation?

    8:24 - How to redesign grade books to focus on student learning, growth, and interests

    11:59 - How can we provide feedback that supports student growth and improvement

    16:46 - If you couldn't average scores in your grade book, what would you do?

    20:43 - Creating professional learning experiences that value teacher expertise and professionalism

    24:56 - Are students more bored today than they've been in the past?

    29:06 - How should teachers think about AI today?

    34:14 - Tyler is passionate about nature photography

    36:29 - A productivity hack: time blocking in his calendar

    37:44 - Someone we should follow on X: Marcus Luther

    38:05 - An edtech tool pick: School AI

    38:33 - A book pick: The Willpower Instinct

    39:03 - A guest recommendation: TG2 and Vanessa Ellis

    39:54 - What Tyler is streaming: X-Men

    40:12 - Where to connect with Tyler online

    Connect with Me:

    On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)

    On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)

    On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)

    On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/

    Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.

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    5 May 2024, 5:41 am
  • 40 minutes 13 seconds
    STEPHANIE HOWELL: Learn, Create, and Support

    🔥 How can I control the chaos of my classroom?

    🔥 What is Kami, and how can it support student learning?

    🔥 What does it take to build an education YouTube channel?

    Join me for this conversation with STEPHANIE HOWELL as she shares her insights.

    ABOUT THIS GUEST: In education since 2014, Stephanie has been widely recognized as an education technology leader and has spoken at conferences around the globe. With a masters in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership, she is one of the founding members of Global Google Educators Groups (GEGs) and Gold EDU. 

    Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.

    In This Conversation:

    0:24 - Who is Stephanie Howell?

    1:28 - Stephanie's journey with a learning disability

    6:58 - Building executive functioning skills for students

    13:45 - How can technology support inclusion?

    16:43 - What is Kami and how can it support student learning?

    22:17 - New features coming to Kami

    26:46 - Her motivation for creating and sharing content

    29:30 - How to build an education YouTube channel

    34:42 - Learning outside of school: parenting

    35:19 - A productivity hack: monotasking

    36:03 - Who to follow on X: Bobbie Grenier and the EduGuardians

    36:40 - An edtech tool pick: Google Slides

    37:12 - A future podcast guest suggestion: Ryan Collins

    37:47 - What Stephanie's streaming: The Coach's Notebook

    38:32 - Where to connect with Stephanie Howell

    Connect with Me:

    On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)

    On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)

    On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)

    On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/

    Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.

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    28 April 2024, 4:17 pm
  • 23 minutes 30 seconds
    SEL for TEACHERS: A Conversation with WENDY TURNER

    🔥 How can we assess our own social-emotional health, and what are some easy steps that we can take to strengthen it?

    Join me for this conversation with former Teacher of the Year WENDY TURNER as we dig into these and other critical questions. Wendy is a gifted communicator and brings incredible value that you won't want to miss.

    ABOUT THIS GUEST: Wendy Turner is an experienced elementary educator in Wilmington, DE with tremendous passion for and expertise in social emotional learning (SEL). She was named the 2017 Delaware Teacher of the Year after six years in the classroom and has received numerous awards and recognition for her work - this after changing careers to become a teacher at age 40. In 2023, Wendy published Embracing Adult SEL: An Educator's Guide to Personal Social Emotional Learning Success

    Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.

    In This Conversation:

    Timestamps and highlights to be added soon.

    Connect with Me:

    On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)

    On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)

    On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)

    On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/

    Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.

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    24 April 2024, 5:57 am
  • 38 minutes 49 seconds
    AI, Homework, and Advice for New Teachers: A Conversation with ALEX VALENCIC

    🔥 What’s your take on AI’s impact on K-12 education? 

    🔥 How can student voice and choice change the homework conversation? 

    🔥 What's your best advice for new teachers? 

    Join me in LIVE conversation with ALEX VALENCIC as we dig into these and other critical questions.

    ABOUT THIS GUEST: Alex is an educator, former small business owner, Boy Scout leader, volunteer drug prevention specialist, and geek of all things. Since July 2021, he’s served as the Professional Learning Coordinator in Freeport, Illinois, organizing summer institutes, new teacher academies, and ongoing professional learning opportunities for all staff. 

    Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.

    In This Conversation:

    Timestamps and highlights to be added soon.

    Connect with Me:

    On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)

    On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)

    On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)

    On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/

    Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.

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    15 April 2024, 4:30 am
  • 38 minutes 45 seconds
    Is It TIME to QUIT TEACHING? A Conversation with ASHLEY PHILIPPS

    🔥 When is it time to leave the classroom?

    🔥 Do teachers have any options outside of education?

    🔥 What are the questions we must ask ourselves in order to determine whether or not we're where we should be

    Join me in conversation with Ashley Philipps as we discuss her journey, lessons learned, and the hopeful message that she shares with educators who are seeking a change.

    Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.

    In This Conversation:

    1:43 - Why Ashley quit teaching and changed careers

    3:02 - The role of administrators

    5:19 - Is teaching still sustainable for some educators?

    9:45 - What are the worst teacher killers?

    12:43 - Upgrade your salary

    15:00 - What else can I do? Transferable skills

    18:01 - Differences in stress and sleep

    21:06 - What Ashley has learned about herself

    22:44 - Stigma related to leaving the classroom

    24:28 - The Teacher's Guide to Changing Careers

    26:23 - Another area of learning for Ashley

    29:22 - A productivity hack

    30:30 - Someone to follow on LinkedIn

    32:40 - Book recommendations

    35:20 - What Ashley is streaming right now

    36:39 - How to connect with Ashley

    Connect with Me:

    On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)

    On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)

    On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)

    On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/

    Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.

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    31 March 2024, 7:18 am
  • 15 minutes 3 seconds
    How to MAKE the MOST of Your SPRING BREAK: 3 Veteran Teachers Share Their Insights

    🔥 How do you recharge your fire over spring break?

    🔥 What advice would you share with new teachers?

    Join me and Lauren MacLean, Tim Stephenson, and Bryon Carpenter for this unique episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast.

    Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.

    In This Conversation:

    0:22 - Who is Bryon Carpenter?

    1:09 - Who is Tim Stephenson?

    2:24 - Who is Lauren MacLean?

    2:45 - Spring break highlights

    4:13 - Activities that restore our fire

    6:30 - Advice for new teachers

    10:46 - Creative projects we look forward to 

    Connect with Me:

    On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)

    On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)

    On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)

    On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/

    Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.

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    26 March 2024, 6:57 pm
  • 33 minutes 9 seconds
    How to BUILD STUDENT AGENCY: A Conversation with STARR SACKSTEIN

    🔥 How can student-led conferences and portfolios transform learning and instruction?

    🔥 What does meaningful feedback look like?

    🔥 How can assessment practices empower our students?

    Join me in conversation with assessment author and speaker STARR SACKSTEIN as we dig into these and other important questions.

    ABOUT THIS GUEST: Starr Sackstein is a recovering perfectionist and now an assessment reforming enthusiast. Currently, she is the COO of Mastery Portfolio, LLC, an edtech start-up committed to helping schools move to standard-based communication. She also works with teacher teams to engage students in the learning process, advocate for personal growth, and effectively use student data to drive instruction.

    With over 16 years of experience in the classroom, Starr is an author, blogger, and speaker committed to changing the way we do assessment nationally and globally. You can connect with her work at MsSackstein.com and follow her on X @MsSackstein.

    Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.

    In This Conversation:

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    On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)

    On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)

    On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)

    On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/

    Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.

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    24 March 2024, 1:29 am
  • 23 minutes 33 seconds
    10 WAYS to SHOW YOUR STUDENTS YOU CARE: A Conversation with LAURA BOYD

    🔥 How can you build better relationships with your students WITHOUT spending money or buying candy?

    🔥 What are some quick and easy practices that will pay the biggest dividends in the life of your classroom? 

    Join me in conversation with middle school teacher and technology advocate LAURA BOYD.

    ABOUT THIS GUEST: Laura is a middle school teacher who is passionate about edtech and SEL. She has presented at the district, local, and state levels, helping classrooms produce superior learning and rich student development.

    Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.

    In This Conversation:

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    On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)

    On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)

    On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)

    On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/

    Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.

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    17 March 2024, 6:39 am
  • 23 minutes 34 seconds
    DRAMA Is for ALL LEARNERS: A Conversation with Sam Marsden

    🔥 How can drama activities support learners of all ages? 

    🔥 What are some easy ways that we can bring drama into our classrooms? 

    🔥 Where should I go to get started with drama? 

    Join me in LIVE conversation with drama teacher and author SAM MARSDEN as we dig into the power of drama for all learners.

    ABOUT THIS GUEST: Sam teaches drama, writes fiction, and produces drama teaching resources. She is the author of 100 Acting Exercises for 8 – 18 Year Olds and the Pocketful of Drama book series, which includes Acting Games for Improv, and Drama Games for Early Years. 

    Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.

    In This Conversation:

    Summary to come shortly.

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    On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)

    On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)

    On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)

    On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/

    Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.

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    9 March 2024, 9:25 pm
  • 39 minutes 30 seconds
    MATH, ASSESSMENT, and the SCIENCE of LEARNING: A Conversation with PHIL STRINGER

    Join me and Phil Stringer in this conversation as we discuss Math, assessment, and the science of learning.

    PHIL STRINGER is the department head of mathematics at Crofton House School in Vancouver. With over 25 years in education, Phil has presented locally, nationally, and internationally on assessment and pedagogy. Outside of the classroom, he can be found coaching soccer or hiking with his family in the local mountains. 

    Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern. Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.

    In This Conversation:

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    On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire)

    On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/)

    On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire)

    On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/

    Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.

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    13 February 2024, 6:59 am
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