The Well-Rounded Educator
Join Joel Lookadoo, 2020 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, on the podcast that looks to serve the whole educator. In education, we hope to see students growing to high levels of learning and to inspire students to become the best they can be. However, for student learning to be at a high level, educators must daily be at their best and always improving. We know that our lives are interconnected, in and out of the classroom, which is why we must know more than just our academic content. Join Joel and his guests as they have intriguing discussions on a variety of topics that help us all grow into becoming well-rounded educators. Produced by Donnie Lee Music: https://www.purple-planet.com More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Episodes
November 30, 2020 • 19 mins
Episode 14 - Empowering Students with their Voice
Lessons from Student Voice Institute:
Listen, Learn, and Lead Together
Show Description:
School is not something that should be done to students, but should be done with students. How do we transform schools into environments that not only listen to students, but learn from and lead with students? In this episode, hear from STUDENTS who attended the Student Voice Institute put on by...
Lessons from Student Voice Institute:
Listen, Learn, and Lead Together
Show Description:
School is not something that should be done to students, but should be done with students. How do we transform schools into environments that not only listen to students, but learn from and lead with students? In this episode, hear from STUDENTS who attended the Student Voice Institute put on by...
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November 23, 2020 • 20 mins
Episode 13: Work-Life Balance
Show Description: Chantelle Lookadoo comes on the show to discuss holidays, how she and Joel met, and strategies to build a better work-life balance.
Guest Bio
Chantelle Lookadoo is an elementary school teacher, wife, and now a stay-at-home mom. She previously taught 3rd grade and has stayed involved with students through groups with her church and a college-prep group called Beyond. Chantelle is a g...
Show Description: Chantelle Lookadoo comes on the show to discuss holidays, how she and Joel met, and strategies to build a better work-life balance.
Guest Bio
Chantelle Lookadoo is an elementary school teacher, wife, and now a stay-at-home mom. She previously taught 3rd grade and has stayed involved with students through groups with her church and a college-prep group called Beyond. Chantelle is a g...
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November 16, 2020 • 20 mins
Episode 12: Elevating the Profession: National Board Certification
Show Description:
Gail Hudson, National Board Certified Teacher and 2020 Nevada Teacher of the Year, discusses how the national board process is more than just a certification but is a learning experience. She talks about the importance of reflective practices and letting students see teachers have a growth mindset.
Guest Bio
Gail Hudson, 2020 Nevada Teacher of the...
Show Description:
Gail Hudson, National Board Certified Teacher and 2020 Nevada Teacher of the Year, discusses how the national board process is more than just a certification but is a learning experience. She talks about the importance of reflective practices and letting students see teachers have a growth mindset.
Guest Bio
Gail Hudson, 2020 Nevada Teacher of the...
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November 9, 2020 • 17 mins
Episode 11: If You Were My Principal...
Episode Description:
Joel shares 5 leadership ideas that have come up in conversations with educators that could help support teachers during the 20-21 school year. There are many challenges this year, but with leaders who are recognizing the work being accomplished, providing strategic feedback, simply being human we will come out stronger and improve education.
Guest Bio:
Joel Lookadoo is th...
Episode Description:
Joel shares 5 leadership ideas that have come up in conversations with educators that could help support teachers during the 20-21 school year. There are many challenges this year, but with leaders who are recognizing the work being accomplished, providing strategic feedback, simply being human we will come out stronger and improve education.
Guest Bio:
Joel Lookadoo is th...
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November 2, 2020 • 27 mins
Episode 10: Overcoming the Expectation Gap in Literacy
Show Description - Pamela Criss, a literacy instructional coach in Little Rock, Arkansas, discusses the evolution of literacy instruction. Joel and Pamela talk about making grade-level content accessible for all students, a gap in expectations for different populations of students, and how teachers must be a community of learners.
Brief Bio -
Pamela Criss is a K-5 multi-site lite...
Show Description - Pamela Criss, a literacy instructional coach in Little Rock, Arkansas, discusses the evolution of literacy instruction. Joel and Pamela talk about making grade-level content accessible for all students, a gap in expectations for different populations of students, and how teachers must be a community of learners.
Brief Bio -
Pamela Criss is a K-5 multi-site lite...
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October 26, 2020 • 17 mins
Episode Description:
Tabatha Rosproy, the National Teacher of the Year, joins Joel to discuss the importance of early childhood education, social-emotional learning, and teacher voice. Hear from Tabatha how to be an advocate for education and what being a National Teacher of the Year is like.
Guest Bio
Tabatha Rosproy - a 10-year veteran teacher from Kansas who is the first early childhood educator to be named National Teacher of th...
Tabatha Rosproy, the National Teacher of the Year, joins Joel to discuss the importance of early childhood education, social-emotional learning, and teacher voice. Hear from Tabatha how to be an advocate for education and what being a National Teacher of the Year is like.
Guest Bio
Tabatha Rosproy - a 10-year veteran teacher from Kansas who is the first early childhood educator to be named National Teacher of th...
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October 19, 2020 • 26 mins
Episode Description:
Does collaboration and teaming structures really create better results? Listen to the story of the Quitman School District and hear the power of how a team culture, through Professional Learning Communities, has transformed their instruction, culture, and student outcomes.
Guests:
Julie Wallace: Co-Principal
1st Grade Teachers: Jamie Dublin, Kallee King, Halisha Stacy
3rd/4th Grade Teachers: Hart Goad, Amanda J...
Does collaboration and teaming structures really create better results? Listen to the story of the Quitman School District and hear the power of how a team culture, through Professional Learning Communities, has transformed their instruction, culture, and student outcomes.
Guests:
Julie Wallace: Co-Principal
1st Grade Teachers: Jamie Dublin, Kallee King, Halisha Stacy
3rd/4th Grade Teachers: Hart Goad, Amanda J...
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October 12, 2020 • 36 mins
Hear about the reality of virtual teaching from a teacher’s perspective as three state teachers of the year Cara Lougheed (MI), Takeru Nagayoshi (MA), and Rebecca Vitelli (DE) stop by to discuss the challenges, the importance of family engagement, and why education cannot be viewed solely through an academic lens.
Guest Bio:
Cara Lougheed (LAW-heed) has taught English Language Arts and history for 21 years in Rochester Community Sch...
Guest Bio:
Cara Lougheed (LAW-heed) has taught English Language Arts and history for 21 years in Rochester Community Sch...
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October 5, 2020 • 25 mins
Is virtual education being used simply to survive a pandemic or can it be used to help students thrive in their learning? Joel and Dr. Shay Hopper discuss a vision for virtual education, how to engage students in learning, and the importance of an advisor for social-emotional needs while Dr. Hopper shares why she believes virtual learning is here to stay.
Guest Bio:
Dr. Shay Hopper has been in the Springdale School District for 3 ...
Guest Bio:
Dr. Shay Hopper has been in the Springdale School District for 3 ...
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September 28, 2020 • 29 mins
Joel is joined by two state representatives from Arkansas, Rep. Megan Godfrey (D) and Rep. Brian Evans (R) to discuss what educators should know about state politics, how the profession could better recruit and retain highly qualified teachers, and what policies they would like to see implemented.
Guest Bio:
Rep. Megan Godfrey
Represents District 89 in the northwest part of Arkansas. She has a background in education where she worke...
Guest Bio:
Rep. Megan Godfrey
Represents District 89 in the northwest part of Arkansas. She has a background in education where she worke...
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September 21, 2020 • 35 mins
Episode 4: Elevating Student Voice
Episode Description: Giving students a seat at the table to collaborate with teachers and school leaders in meaningful ways is essential in creating an environment of student ownership. Join Dr. Blaine Alexander and Courtney Cochran as they share stories of how student voice has greatly impacted student achievement and discuss ways any school can give students input into their educational journey....
Episode Description: Giving students a seat at the table to collaborate with teachers and school leaders in meaningful ways is essential in creating an environment of student ownership. Join Dr. Blaine Alexander and Courtney Cochran as they share stories of how student voice has greatly impacted student achievement and discuss ways any school can give students input into their educational journey....
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September 14, 2020 • 23 mins
Episode Description: Lauren Willis discusses the challenges that educators and students have faced since March due to Covid-19. She provides some tips for overcoming stress and talks of the pressure that educators feel to provide for the social-emotional health of students.
Guest Bio: Lauren Willis
Arkansas School Counselor Association Junior High Counselor of the Year
Certified in English as a Second Language (ESL)
National Board Cer...
Guest Bio: Lauren Willis
Arkansas School Counselor Association Junior High Counselor of the Year
Certified in English as a Second Language (ESL)
National Board Cer...
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September 7, 2020 • 23 mins
Episode 2: Creating a Classroom Culture that Connects
Episode Description: National Board Certified Teacher Chris Harmon shares his philosophy on being intentional about creating a classroom culture that connects with students. He shares how relationships and developing skills, such as grit and communication, will affect student achievement in all content areas.
Guest Bio: Chris Harmon
8 year math teacher currently teaching Algebra ...
Episode Description: National Board Certified Teacher Chris Harmon shares his philosophy on being intentional about creating a classroom culture that connects with students. He shares how relationships and developing skills, such as grit and communication, will affect student achievement in all content areas.
Guest Bio: Chris Harmon
8 year math teacher currently teaching Algebra ...
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August 25, 2020 • 27 mins
Episode Description: Joel is joined by Kyle Pennington (Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Russellville High School) as he discusses his thoughts on why a person’s mindset matters, how to create buy-in from students, and ideas for staying motivated in challenging times.
Guest Bio: Kyle Pennington
10 years in Education (Teaching and Coaching Basketball)
Head Boys Basketball Coach at Russellville High School in Russellville, AR.
2x 5A-West ...
Guest Bio: Kyle Pennington
10 years in Education (Teaching and Coaching Basketball)
Head Boys Basketball Coach at Russellville High School in Russellville, AR.
2x 5A-West ...
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