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Good teachers come in with a plan. The best teachers deviate and improvise a new one. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all

George Dyer, former superintendent of Concord Community Schools, recently passed away. Steve shared how George operated and the benevolence of his work for the school corporation. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all

Some days in the classroom are full contact - correcting behaviors, deescalating situations, dealing with meetings and emails, etc. Here's how Chops handles those days. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all

The duo reflects on their careers and share things they wish they did sooner in and out of the classroom. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all

In this episode the duo shares their controversial opinions in teaching and teaching band. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all

The best teachers are themselves. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all

Kids often will be clear about exactly what they need; keen eyes and ears will notice. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all

"This year is going to be different!" - every teacher. Maybe, or maybe it won't be that different, and some things just need some refinement. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all

Every classroom experiences outbursts, both positive and negative. Discussed in this episode is when and how to handle them. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all

The hot button topic in high schools everywhere. With a new law banning students' cell phones from bell to bell across the state of Indiana, all participants in a high school must learn to adapt. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all

Accidental Villain: when the teacher unknowingly or unwillingly creates an awkward scenario for a student. Jack and Steve share their oopsies. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all

After an experience with a great wedding DJ, Jack shares with Steve what running a classroom and a dance floor could have in common. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all

If the one axis is achieving excellence and the other is time spent rehearsing, what is the best formula? When should time be added or removed from a calendar? Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all

On this episode Jack and Steve share their traditions, activities, and strategies when it comes to the last days of school in an instrumental music program. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all

As the school year winds down, the hosts share their thoughts about retention for middle and high school programs. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all