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Brian Hoehn joins us this week to talk about his experience in the classroom as a math teacher, as well as about his current role as a TOSA. We talk about grades and if they matter (answer: not that much), plus Brian shares some great methods for making testing a valuable learning experience for students, rather than just another score chase. Follow Brian on Twitter   Support Us: Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @unprocast and @unprocast_shane  Have a funny story or suggestion? Email us! Get your Unprofessional Development Merchandise!  T-shirts, bumper stickers, magnets, and mugs!!!

This week, we're joined by former co-teachers Davis and Revs. They share their experiences in a co-teaching classroom and how to make it click. From pro-tips to things to avoid, the dynamic pair of educators takes us through a pile of best practices that will help us all do a better job of working together in the classroom. Follow Davis on TwitterFollow Revs on Twitter Support Us: Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @unprocast and @unprocast_shane  Have a funny story or suggestion? Email us! Get your Unprofessional Development Merchandise!  T-shirts, bumper stickers, magnets, and mugs!!!

Crystal Frommert teaches math at an international school in Texas. She joins us to chat about her cross-cultural experience in that space, plus how she works within that context to build a positive and productive classroom experience. Crystal talks about how solutions to issues are rarely a binary thing, but are more often in the gray area. We also discuss ungrading, and her book When Calling Parents isn't Your Calling. Follow Crystal on Twitter and check out her book!   Support Us: Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @unprocast and @unprocast_shane  Have a funny story or suggestion? Email us! Get your Unprofessional Development Merchandise!  T-shirts, bumper stickers, magnets, and mugs!!!

Elle Cole is a multi-hyphenate educator who joins us to talk about her seven years of homeschooling her two children. She tells us about the advantages - like student choice and motivation - and some disadvantages, like what to do when you've had a tough day with your students. Elle is also an advocate for Sickle Cell Disease, which affects one of her children. So yeah - we talk about that, too. Follow Elle on Twitter Listen to her podcast, Cleverly Changing ...or her other podcast, Vitamin SC3 Support Us: Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @unprocast and @unprocast_shane  Have a funny story or suggestion? Email us! Get your Unprofessional Development Merchandise!  T-shirts, bumper stickers, magnets, and mugs!!! Unprofessional Development is brought to you by: The Edmonton Community FoundationPark Power

This week's guest just happens to be Allyson Apsey, and she joins us to chat about serendipity. And it's not just a coincidence, either. She's been thinking about this mindset and exploring it for quite some time as an administrator and now highly-in-demand consultant. In addition to chewing on the benefits of being open to new opportunities, we also chat about what it means to be a whole teacher, both within and beyond the profession. Follow Allyson on Twitter Check out her website, allysonapsey.com Support Us: Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @unprocast and @unprocast_shane  Have a funny story or suggestion? Email us! Get your Unprofessional Development Merchandise!  T-shirts, bumper stickers, magnets, and mugs!!! Unprofessional Development is brought to you by: Park Power The Edmonton Community Foundation

This week, Mealey and guest-host Tudisco chat with Jay Wamstead about...well, lots of stuff. Jay is a middle school teacher who puts a special emphasis on building trust with students. But that doesn't stop the conversation from veering into testing, grading, racial inequality, and, of course, which muppet is the best. Follow Jay on Twitter and visit his blog!   Support Us: Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @unprocast and @unprocast_shane  Have a funny story or suggestion? Email us! Get your Unprofessional Development Merchandise!  T-shirts, bumper stickers, magnets, and mugs!!! Unprofessional Development is brought to you by: The Edmonton Community Foundation Edmonton Public School Board's Open House!

Pauline Shanks Kaurin is a midwife of sorts: she delivers critical thinking skills about ethics to her students every day. Not only that, but she does it in a military context. This episode, Mealey and Tudisco dig in to the ethics of war, education, interpersonal workplace conflict and lots more. You can follow Pauline on Twitter here. Or check out her blog right here!   Support Us: Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @unprocast and @unprocast_shane  Have a funny story or suggestion? Email us! Get your Unprofessional Development Merchandise!  T-shirts, bumper stickers, magnets, and mugs!!! Unprofessional Development is brought to you by: The Edmonton Community Foundation Edmonton Public School Board's Open House!

This time out, Mealey and guest co-host Brad Shreffler chat with Jacob Johnson about ungrading. And while the mechanics of ungrading form part of the discussion, they also chat about how to prepare students, colleagues and admin for the sea change that ungrading represents. Follow Jacob on Twitter: @gradeslayer Support Us: Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @unprocast and @unprocast_shane  Have a funny story or suggestion? Email us! Get your Unprofessional Development Merchandise!  T-shirts, bumper stickers, magnets, and mugs!!! Unprofessional Development is brought to you by: Park Power Edmonton Public School Board's Open House!

This week, we're joined by Pete & Noah of The Math Club podcast. And yeah - we talk about math. But we also take turns asking one burning question of each other: from spicy foods to tying up students to chair, we really cover it all this time out. Follow The Math Club podcast on Twitter and find their podcast right here.Support Us: Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @unprocast and @unprocast_shane  Have a funny story or suggestion? Email us! Get your Unprofessional Development Merchandise!  T-shirts, bumper stickers, magnets, and mugs!!! Unprofessional Development is brought to you by: The Edmonton Community Foundation Edmonton Public School Board's Open House!

This week, we're joined by former teacher - now administrator - Brad Shreffler. He talks with us about making the transition from one role to the other, the role of anxiety medication, his north star as an educator, and how he strives to streamline processes for teachers. Turns out Brad is also really into spreadsheets, and you can get a bunch of cool tips and tricks from him right here: bradshreffler.com   Support Us: Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @unprocast and @unprocast_shane  Have a funny story or suggestion? Email us! Get your Unprofessional Development Merchandise!  T-shirts, bumper stickers, magnets, and mugs!!! Unprofessional Development is brought to you by: The Edmonton Community Foundation Edmonton Public School Board's Open House!

Dipping once more into the Ed Podcast archive, this week, Shane talks with Nick Fuhrman about his adventures in teaching using animals as educational assistants. Nick also talks about his course, where he teaches students to do the same. Watch Nick's TED Talk right here.   Support Us: Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @unprocast and @unprocast_shane  Have a funny story or suggestion? Email us! Get your Unprofessional Development Merchandise!  T-shirts, bumper stickers, magnets, and mugs!!! Unprofessional Development is brought to you by: Park Power The Alberta Podcast Network (featuring The Read-Along!)