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39: Homecoming Celebrations Oct 21, 2019

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In this episode I share about my experiences this weekend in Emporia at the ESU homecoming. I share how Emporia State has shaped me into the leader I am today.
Here is my acceptance speech from the Black and Gold gala: https://youtu.be/vMCj4L_6Gzs
For more information about this podcast check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.com
Email me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.com
Twitter: @teachlikeaninja
Instagram: @teachlikeaninja

38- Sharon Kuchinski Sep 22, 2019

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In this episode I interviewed Sharon Kuchinski, social studies teacher from Leavenworth High School about launching their redesign plans in the Gemini phase of redesign and her experiences on the 2019 Teacher of the Year team.
Follow Sharon on Twitter: @SKuchinski
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KTOY2019/
For more information about this podcast check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.com
Email me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.com
Twitter: @teachlikeaninja
Instagram: @teachlikeaninja

37: The Hope Walk with Ashford Collins and Montez Willis Sep 09, 2019

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In this episode I interview Ashford Collins and Montez Willis, two of the organizers of the Hope Walk in Olathe. They share about the origins of the event and why it’s so important to open up a dialogue.
For more information about this podcast check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.com
Email me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.com
Twitter: @teachlikeaninja
Instagram: @teachlikeaninja

36: Kicking off the 2019-2020 School Year Aug 26, 2019

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For more information about this podcast check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.com
Email me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.com
Twitter: @teachlikeaninja
Instagram: @teachlikeaninja

Repost: Episode 3- Andrea Paulakovich and the creation of the Olathe Spark Starters podcast Jul 01, 2019

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In this episode Andrea Paulakovich shares how an idea that started during a Twitter chat quickly launched into a district wide podcast.
Follow Andrea on Twitter: @APaulakovichIRT and the hashtag #big3
For more information check out my website: https://mrstockrocks.com
Recommend future guests by emailing me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.com
Check out the Olathe Spark Starters podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spark-starters/id1449721649

Repost: Episode 4: Pinky McMillan and Exploration Days Jun 23, 2019

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Check out this episode from last fall where I interviewed Pinky Mcmillian about a new idea Santa Fe Trail is implementing to give students the chance explore a wide range of new things. Exploration Days give students a chance try something new and discover new interests.
Follow all of Santa Fe Trail Middle School's redesign projects on Twitter: @SFTCyclones
Follow Pinky on Twitter: @mrsmcmilliansft
For more information at: https://mrstockrocks.com
Follow me: @teachlikeaninja and @mrstockrocks
For more information about the Sched school sign up system check out: http://www.sched.com/

Repost Episode 5: Beth Dean and the use of Flex Time Jun 16, 2019

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In this episode from last fall I interviewed Beth Dean about how Santa Fe Trail Middle School is using an entire block of class each week to give students some great experiences, elective teachers the opportunity to meet with specific groups of students, and all teachers the opportunity to extend and enrich the learning the students are doing throughout the week.
Follow Beth Dean on Twitter: @bdeansf
Santa Fe Trail Middle School Theater: @sfttheatre
Santa Fe Trail Middle School Dance Team: @sftstorm
For more information at: https://mrstockrocks.com
Follow me on Twitter: @teachlikeaninja and @mrstockrocks

Repost Episode 6: Ashley Kappleman and Eli Svaty, Liberal High School Jun 09, 2019

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In this episode from last fall I interviewed Ashley Kappelmann and Eli Svaty about their efforts to redesign Liberal High School. They are doing some amazing things including some unique course offerings and a flex mod schedule.
Follow Ashley on Twitter: @ashleykappelmann
For more information on Liberal High School check out: https://lhs.usd480.net/
Or contact Liberal High School:
Email: ashley.kappelman@usd480.net
Phone: 620-604-1200
For more information about your host check out: https://mrstockrocks.com
Follow me: @teachlikeaninja and @mrstockrocks

Repost Episode 7: A Pep Talk Jun 02, 2019

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This is a repost of an episode from the beginning of the school year where I give you a Pep Talk. You can do this ReDesign thing. I believe in you!
For more info check out: https://mrstockrocks.com/
Follow me:
Twitter: @teachlikeaninja
Instagram: @teachlikeaninja
Email Me: teachlikeaninja@gmail.com

Repost: Episode 8- An interview with Jay Scott May 26, 2019

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Here is a repost of an interview I did with Jay Scott last fall:
In this episode I interviewed the one and only Jay Scott, our secondary education guide to this whole ReDesign process. Hear a little of his background, his advice to schools starting out this redesign process and the importance of the “safe enough to try” philosophy.
For more information about your host check out: https://mrstockrocks.com
Follow me: @teachlikeaninja and @mrstockrocks

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