Season Two continues with Empatico.org, a non-profit organization, helping kids learn empathy through classroom connections from around the country and the world. This time HallPassBreak sat down with rock star teacher Michael Dunlea to learn more about how Empatico has… Continue Reading
2019 may be over, but Season Two of HallPassBreak begins! It took a little while, but glad to have you continue to find new ways of fostering a better classroom. This episode, I had a chance to sit… Continue Reading
HallPassBreak is back for Season Two! It begins with an interview with Empatico.org; a non-profit organization that links classrooms to other classrooms around the world so kids can learn empathy through cultural awareness. Director of Business Development Kristin Ohnstad and… Continue Reading
Whenever a classroom teacher is absent, there is a substitute teacher to fill in. Do you ever wonder what they do when they are not in school? Probably not. This episode features Benjamin Verdoes. He not only is a part of the two-man group, Iska Dhaaf, he creates music as a solo artist. The Seattle based musician talked about how the West Coast music scene/lifestyle/education system stacks up against the East Coast. And what it is like to balance being a teacher in the NYC public schools while making music. Hint: It is hard! Continue Reading
What does it mean to be a young teacher in a classroom of students who do not look like you? Two young teachers from Cincinnati, Ohio talk about race and how they are able to connect to their students by being culturally aware of their needs. Continue Reading
The very first episode of HallPassBreak redone for new listeners. Larry Smith, the author of the widely popular Six Word Memoir Series talked about he has been able to get classrooms from all around the country to share their life story in just six words. Continue Reading
School is out! Well… for a little while longer. Next month, some school districts will be back for another year. What better way to celebrate summer than with music. This episode features a substitute teacher who is also a musician.… Continue Reading
Education in America can vary depending on the state, city, and neighborhood. Is it any wonder why there is a lack of consistency in the expectations of what it means to be a successful student and teacher? To gain a… Continue Reading
Two years goes by fast! Who knew I would actually be continuing this journey into the podcast world. The newest podcast is a re-release of my first episode with my first guest, author Larry Smith. I do not think I… Continue Reading
It is National Park Week! Let’s celebrate! When you think of National Parks in the U.S. there is one that stands above the rest: the Grand Canyon. It is the epitome of natural beauty and America. This park is the… Continue Reading