Jan 28
214 | Engaging the Reluctant Learner: 5 Ways to Reach Unmotivated Music Students
Send us a textWe all know that student, the one who shows up to music because they have to, sits with arms crossed, and makes it very clear they’re not impressed. In this episode, Bryson digs into what’s really going on beneath that disengagement and why most “reluctant learners” ... Show More
15m 2s
Aug 2025
Teaching with Empathy and Respect: Part 1
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this powerful two-part episode, we sit down with Swiss-Brazilian educator and bestselling author Maya Eigenmann to explore how empathy, calm, and respect can transform the way we teach. Maya shares ... Show More
41m 27s
Aug 2023
EP283 Rooted in joy: Creating a classroom culture of equity, belonging, and care (with Dr. Deonna Smith)
<p>If you need an uplifting conversation to get you energized for the new school year, this episode is a can't-miss!</p> <p>I'm talking with Dr. Deonna Smith about the ideas behind her new book, Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care."</p> <p>L ... Show More
37m 49s
Oct 2021
EP239 Five things I've learned as a white teacher working in a Black community (with Sara Singer)
<p>If your cultural, racial, or socio-economic background is different from that of your students, there can be a learning curve as you build rapport.</p> <p>In today's episode, I'm talking with Sara Singer, a high school special education teacher on Chicago's South Side. Sara lo ... Show More
38m 18s
Aug 2025
Teaching with Empathy and Respect: Part 2
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In the second part of our two-part episode, we continue our amazing discussion with Swiss-Brazilian educator and bestselling author Maya Eigenmann, diving deeper into the real-world application of Res ... Show More
3h 56m
Sep 2025
From Arrival to Belonging: The Canadian Immigrant Journey
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we sit down with John Edward McGraw — Multicultural Workplace Expert, Inclusive Communication Specialist, and founder of Hiyaku (Hee-YA-koo) Coaching, to explore the subtle yet powerf ... Show More
40m 10s
Sep 2025
272. Multilingual Learner Support: Practical Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
In this episode of The Stellar Teacher Podcast, I dive into a critical topic for upper elementary classrooms: supporting multilingual learners (MLLs). With the help of experts Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez, we explore why the term “multilingual learner” ... Show More
27m 16s
Jun 2025
Episode 160 - Your First Year as an EL Teacher- What Matters Most
Starting your first year as an EL teacher can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Especially if you're stepping into a new building, new subject, or working with newcomers for the first time. In this episode, I’m answering a listener question from a music teacher-turned-EL teach ... Show More
20m 15s
Jan 2025
Ep 162 - Beyond the Notes: The Emotion, Energy & Intuition of Music With Andrew Cloninger (2/4 Emotional Manifesting Generator)
⭐️ Get your free Human Design Chart https://www.miranda-mitchell.com/free-human-design-chart-video ⭐️I In this episode of the Provoking Prosperity Podcast, host Miranda Mitchell interviews musician, poet, and creative visionary Andrew Cloninger insights from his lifelong dedicati ... Show More
52m 14s
Send us a text In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson sits down with Ashley Cuthbertson, founder of A. Cuthbertson Consulting, to talk about how culturally responsive teaching can transform your music classroom. Ashley shares her own journey—from feeling stuck and uninspired to becoming a leader in helping educators create inclusive and equita ... Show More