The No-Frills Teacher Podcast
Welcome to "The No-Frills Teacher Podcast," where we bring you insightful interviews, trending topics, and invaluable stories from the world of education. Our tagline says it all: No Studio, No Frills, All Education. Join us as we dive deep into the heart of teaching, exploring a diverse range of topics with experts and educators who share their wisdom, experience, and humor. From innovative teaching methods to navigating challenges in the classroom, each episode offers practical insights and meaningful conversations that inspire and empower educators everywhere. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting your journey, "The No-Frills Teacher Podcast" is your go-to resource for education without the fluff. Tune in and join the conversation as we explore education with insight, heart, and a touch of humor.
Episodes
February 17, 2024 • 42 mins
Welcome to The No-Frills Teacher Podcast! 🎙️ In Season 2, Episode 11, dive into the fascinating world of virtual education with our special guest, Taylor Ashby. As a dedicated teacher at Florida Virtual School, Taylor brings a unique perspective on guiding high school students through the virtual learning experience. Tune in to discover the virtues of virtual schooling, as Taylor shares insights, experiences, and the impact on stu...
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February 3, 2024 • 49 mins
The No-Frills Teacher Podcast is back for 2024 and this time we are reaching for the stars! Join host Joe Camps and his special guest, Education Project Manager with the International Space Station National Laboratory, Courtney Black as they discuss Courtney’s journey from the classroom to the cosmos!
New to 2024 we will be highlighting each guest’s contribution to education.
Educator highlight: Courtney served for fourteen yea...
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December 9, 2023 • 64 mins
Elected Superintendents? Not common, but perhaps it can be a game changer for a school district. Join host Joe Camps and his special guest Melissa Holland as they discuss the benefits and apprehensions of moving from an appointed superintendent to an elected one. Does experience matter when it comes to the top position in a school system? Is change always good? Should politics be a factor when choosing a candidate? All this and mo...
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December 3, 2023 • 53 mins
Start spreading the news, The Sanibel School Seahorse Chorale is performing at Carnegie Hall, but they need your support! Join host Joe Camps and his featured guest, Joey Giangreco, music director of The Sanibel School, as they discuss the current state of music in education and his students once in a lifetime opportunity of singing in The Big Apple!
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November 18, 2023 • 91 mins
Three couples, all educators! This is episode 7 of The No-Frills Teacher Podcast! Join host Joe Camps and his special guests Paul & Jaclyn Holimon, Steven & Bianca McGinley, and Alexis Camputaro (Joe Camps’ wife) as they share stories of lesson plans and love! Is it better to be married to a fellow educator or leave the classroom separate from the household? Most importantly, which couple will walk away being crowned The Ne...
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November 11, 2023 • 18 mins
Fact or Myth: Do the clothes you wear make you a better teacher? Join host Joe Camps as he takes the comfort out of uncomfortable attire.
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October 14, 2023 • 55 mins
Can there ever be change in education if we all follow the status quo? Join host Joe Camps and his special guest Dr. Nathan Buehler as they examine the limitations and frustrations of adhering to the status quo in the teaching profession.
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October 10, 2023 • 39 mins
Are you living in the Valley of Despair? Kid trash your classroom? Never ending PLC? We’ve all been there! Join host Joe Camps as he navigates the first livestream episode of The No-Frills Teacher Podcast. Make no bones about it, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!
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September 16, 2023 • 44 mins
Overworked and severely underpaid , this is the life of a Lee County teacher. State mandates keep increasing, classroom behaviors are getting worse, coverage for classes is lacking, yet teachers are expected to do more without adequate compensation. When will we collectively reach a breaking point? If teachers are expected to meet the basic needs of students, should we not have our own basic needs met as well?
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September 4, 2023 • 15 mins
Can you smell the smug in the air tonight? Actually, it isn’t smug at all but rather self-righteousness in education. What is a traditional teacher to do?!
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August 28, 2023 • 18 mins
Beneficial or pointless? Where do you stand on the lesson plan debate? On the Season 2 premiere of The No-Frills Teacher Podcast, host Joe Camps does the improbable and questions the point of planning for planning’s sake! It is a season premiere that you don’t want to miss! Love The No-Frills Teacher Podcast? Make sure to follow us on all major podcast platforms! Have a suggestion for a future episode? We are all ears! Is there som...
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August 1, 2023 • 20 mins
Get those tissues ready because it is back to school baby! Whether you are overly enthusiastic and skipping down those newly waxed floors or grabbing your t.v. remote a little tighter, there is no denying the magic and stress of returning to work after summer break.
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August 1, 2023 • 20 mins
Poor pay, micromanaging, and no flexibility in teaching. These are just a few issues that are plaguing the teaching profession and causing educators to leave the profession in droves. When will this stop? Or, is it too late to save the profession of education in America?
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July 21, 2023 • 47 mins
Bans, books, and festivals, Oh My! Join host Joe Camps and 2021 Golden Apple recipient and author of the YA trilogy, 18 Things Jamie Ayres as they discuss the current climate of education and what it takes to be an ELA teacher navigating the uncharted waters of state mandates while keeping students engaged in reading! This episode is 🔥
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July 15, 2023 • 52 mins
Educators roll out!! It is time to transform your classrooms for the new school year! Join host Joe Camps and special guest 2021 Golden Apple recipient Melissa Holland as they discuss classroom transformations. Whether you already do classroom transformations, are looking to transform your classroom, or want to learn what classroom transformation is all about, this is the episode for you!
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June 27, 2023 • 20 mins
Nothing makes a teacher cringe more than the saying, “Must be nice to get your summers off.” After all, if we are truly being honest with ourselves, teachers do not get a true “summer vacation”. What teachers do get is a pile up of professional development obligations, making ends meet through working second jobs or side gigs, setting up classrooms, learning new state standards, and supporting their school through leadership opport...
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June 18, 2023 • 37 mins
How do you balance a very full plate as an educator without burning out? Is it even possible? Teacher guilt is real and whether you are a novice educator or a veteran we all have felt it at one point in our career. Join host Joe Camps, and his special guest 2022 Golden Apple Recipient and education rockstar Taylor Ashby as they examine what teacher guilt is and what impact it has on our students and our families. This is an episode...
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June 14, 2023 • 20 mins
To Bribe, Or Not To Bribe? That is the question. Is it better to give that Jolly Rancher, or withhold for internal pride? Dust off that treasure box of yours because we are about to take a deep dive into the world of classroom bribery!
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June 3, 2023 • 37 mins
In this highly anticipated episode of The No-Frills Teacher Podcast, 2023 School District of Lee County Teacher of the Year and all around great guy Steven McGinley joins us as our very first guest! Our conversation takes a deep dive into the need of reconnecting with educators and students on a professional and personal level post-covid. Joined by host Joe Camps, Steven shares his personal experiences and observations as a Peer Co...
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May 20, 2023 • 16 mins
What came first, the content creator or the expert in the classroom? 🤔
Episode 10 explores the possibility of social media content hurting educators instead of helping them. Should there be accountability for best practice content that is shared with errors? Does it really matter if you have a large following? All this and more on The No-Frills Teacher Podcast!
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