The Embrace the Messy Podcast with Shannon Schinkel

9 - Tom Schimmer Embraces the Messy

In this conversation, Shannon talks with author, speaker, and consultant, Tom Schimmer about his new book, Redefining Student Accountability: A Proactive Approach to Teaching Behavior Outside the Gradebook. From Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada), Tom is recognized as a leader and expert in classroom assessment, sound grading practices, educational leadership, and RTI.
 
Before the conversation, Shannon talks about embracing the messy of speaking out on assessment reform and how there's no time like the present.
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For more information about Tom Schimmer, check out his website, www.tomschimmer.com
You can also find Tom at:
@TomSchimmerPod and @Tom Schimmer on X
@tomschimmer on Instagram
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Have a suggestion for someone Shannon should interview, a question about an episode, or some feedback about the podcast, email Shannon here: embracethemessypodcast@gmail.com. 
 
Thankyou for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
 
Shannon's blog can found here: www.mygrowthmindset.home.blog
Shannon's Facebook groups:
-Beyond Report Cards (for educators who use the British Columbia curriculum)
-The Humanities Zone (for any educator who teaches Social Studies or English)
Shannon is on Twitter (X) and Threads : @DramaQueenBRC
 
 

8 - Lainie Rowell Embraces the Messy

In this conversation, Shannon talks with author, speaker, and consultant, Lainie Rowell about gratitude's impact on educators and students.
 
Lainie Rowell lives in Huntington Beach, California. She is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn postgraduate degrees in education. As an international keynoter and a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. She is the author of Evolving with Gratitude and Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You & By You.
 
Before the conversation, Shannon talks about the importance of kindness throughout the year.
 
For more information about Lainie Rowell, check out:
Linktr.ee/LainieRowell
Lainie Rowell on X (Twitter): @LainieRowell
Lainie Rowell on Instagram: @lainierowell
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Have a suggestion for someone Shannon should interview, a question about an episode, or some feedback about the podcast, email Shannon here: embracethemessypodcast@gmail.com. 
 
Thankyou for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
 
Shannon's blog can found here: www.mygrowthmindset.home.blog
Shannon's Facebook groups:
-Beyond Report Cards (for educators who use the British Columbia curriculum)
-The Humanities Zone (for any educator who teaches Social Studies or English)
Shannon is on Twitter (X) and Threads : @DramaQueenBRC

7 - Katie White Embraces the Messy

In this conversation, Shannon talks with author, speaker, and consultant, Katie White about assessment, consulting, the Canadian Assessment for Learning Network, and how when educators get together, magical things happen. 
 
Katie White hails from Saskatchewan, Canada. She is the author of Unlocked, Softening the Edges, and Student Self-Assessment, and the co-author of Concise Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Assessment and Grading (with Nicole Dimich, Cassandra Erkens, Jadi Miller, and Tom Schimmer).  She is a highly sought after consultant.
 
Before the conversation, Shannon reflects on another high school educator who was the very essence of compassion and inclusion.
 
For more information about Katie White, check out:
@kw426 | Linktree
Katie White on X (Twitter): @KatieWhite426
Katie White  on Instagram: @softedgedlearning
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Have a suggestion for someone Shannon should interview, a question about an episode, or some feedback about the podcast, email Shannon here: embracethemessypodcast@gmail.com. 
 
Thankyou for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
 
Shannon's blog can found here: www.mygrowthmindset.home.blog
Shannon's Facebook groups:
-Beyond Report Cards (for educators who use the British Columbia curriculum)
-The Humanities Zone (for any educator who teaches Social Studies or English)
Shannon is on Twitter (X) and Threads : @DramaQueenBRC

6 - Dr. Shelley Moore Embraces the Messy

Before her conversation with Shelley Moore, Shannon challenges educators to envision not just grade level expectations confined to a rigid period of time, but an inclusive classroom where all learners have goals and don't need to be segregated from their peers. 
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Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Dr. Shelley Moore is a highly sought-after inclusive education researcher, collaborator, consultant and storyteller, and has worked with school districts and community organizations throughout Canada and the United States. 
Her research has been featured at international conferences including the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC), the International Reading Association (IRA), the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), The American Education Research Association (AERA), and the Canadian Society for Studies in Education (CSSE). 
Shelley completed her undergraduate degree in Special Education at the University of Alberta, her masters at Simon Fraser University, and her Ph.D. at the University of British Columbia.
Dr. Shelley Moore is an author and speaker with a passion for teaching to diversity and showing educators around the world how to make their classrooms places where all students thrive. Her book, One Without the Other: Stories of Unity Through Diversity and Inclusion, podcast, The Five Moore Minutes Podcast, and her Five Moore Minutes video series are a must-read, listen, and watch for every educator.
 
For more information about Dr. Shelley Moore, check out:
One Without the Other: Stories of Unity Through Diversity and Inclusion
www.drshelleymoore.com
On X: @tweetsomemoore
On Instagram: @fivemooreminutes
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Have a suggestion for someone Shannon should interview, a question about an episode, or some feedback about the podcast, email Shannon here: embracethemessypodcast@gmail.com. 
 
Thankyou for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
 
Shannon's blog can found here: www.mygrowthmindset.home.blog
Shannon's Facebook groups:
-Beyond Report Cards (for educators who use the British Columbia curriculum)
-The Humanities Zone (for any educator who teaches Social Studies or English)
Shannon is on Twitter (X) and Threads : @DramaQueenBRC
 
 

5 - Lisa Baylis Embraces the Messy

In this conversation, Shannon discusses mindfulness and self-compassion with Lisa Baylis, who is an expert in these areas. She is a former teacher and school counsellor. She is the author of Self-Compassion for Educators and is a presenter, consultant, and facilitator.  She runs retreats and workshops to support educators. 
 
Before the conversation, Shannon shares her story of growth in the areas of self-compassion and mental health.
 
For more information about Lisa Baylis, check out:
Self-Compassion for Educators
www.lisabaylis.com
Lisa Baylis on X (Twitter): @Lisa_Baylis
Lisa Baylis on Instagram: @lisabaylis
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Have a suggestion for someone Shannon should interview, a question about an episode, or some feedback about the podcast, email Shannon here: embracethemessypodcast@gmail.com. 
 
Thankyou for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
 
Shannon's blog can found here: www.mygrowthmindset.home.blog
Shannon's Facebook groups:
-Beyond Report Cards (for educators who use the British Columbia curriculum)
-The Humanities Zone (for any educator who teaches Social Studies or English)
Shannon is on Twitter (X) and Threads : @DramaQueenBRC

4 - Dr. Heather Lyon Embraces the Messy

In this episode, Shannon talks about engagement with an expert in the field, Dr. Heather Lyon.  Dr. Lyon is a certified Reading Specialist and has a Ph.D. in Educational Administration. Currently, she is an Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology for a suburban school district in Western New York.
The way you look at engagement will be forever changed when you discover Dr. Lyon's engagement matrix.
 
Before the conversation, Shannon talk about what engages her Drama 10 class and the four moves integral for absorption.
 
For more information about Dr. Heather Lyon, check out:
X (Twitter) - @Lyonsletters
www.lyonsletters.com
 
Dr. Lyon's books include:
Engagement is Not a Unicorn (It’s a Narwhal): Mind-changing Theory and Strategies That Will Create Real Engagement
The Big Book of Engagement Strategies
And the forthcoming book with Alice Keeler, 50 Ways to Engage Students with Google Apps
 
Have a suggestion for someone Shannon should interview, a question about an episode, or some feedback about the podcast, email her here: embracethemessypodcast@gmail.com. 
 
Thankyou for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
 
Shannon's blog can found here: www.mygrowthmindset.home.blog
Shannon's Facebook groups:
-Beyond Report Cards (for educators who use the British Columbia curriculum)
-The Humanities Zone (for any educator who teaches Social Studies or English)
Shannon is on X (Twitter) and Threads : @DramaQueenBRC

3 - Phil Stringer Embraces the Messy

In this episode, Shannon interviews Phil Stringer who currently teaches Math at an independent school in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has found that investing time in understanding how students think can have a lasting, positive impact not just on their scores but how they communicate with one another and how he connects with them.
Before the interview, Shannon reflects on one of her high school teachers and the impact they had on her
Mentions:
Make it Stick by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger
Powerful Teaching by Pooja K. Agarwal and Patrice M. Bain
Drive by Daniel H. Pink
Mindset by Carol Dweck
The Thinking Classroom by Peter Liljedahl
A Repair Kit for Grading by Ken O'Connor
 
For more information about Phil Stringer, check out:
X (Twitter) - @xphils
 
Have a suggestion for someone Shannon should interview, a question about an episode, or some feedback about the podcast, email her here: embracethemessypodcast@gmail.com. 
 
Thankyou for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
 
Shannon's blog can found here: www.mygrowthmindset.home.blog
Shannon's Facebook groups:
-Beyond Report Cards (for educators who use the British Columbia curriculum)
-The Humanities Zone (for any educator who teaches Social Studies or English)
Shannon is on X (Twitter) and Threads : @DramaQueenBRC

2 - Natalie Vardabasso Embraces the Messy

In this episode, Shannon interviews Natalie Vardasso. Natalie is an educator, Solution Tree coach and speaker, and passionate learner. Driven to make education empowering for all, she has developed expertise in equitable assessment and grading practices and can break down complex topics into practical strategies to drive school improvement. In her spare time, she hosts The Educrush Podcast with Alex Noel. Natalie currently lives in Calgary, Alberta. 
 
Before the interview, Shannon sends some love to her father, a retired teacher and source of inspiration.
You can find Natalie Vardabasso:
The Educrush Podcast - http://educrushpod.libsyn.com
On X  - @educrushpod & @natabasso
On Threads - @natabasso
At Solution Tree Canada - Natalie Vardabasso (solutiontree.com)
On Instagram - natabasso & #EduCrush
 
Have a suggestion for someone Shannon should interview, a question about an episode, or some feedback about the podcast, email her here: embracethemessypodcast@gmail.com. 
 
Thankyou for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
 
Shannon's blog can found here: www.mygrowthmindset.home.blog
Shannon's Facebook groups:
-Beyond Report Cards (for educators who use the British Columbia curriculum)
-The Humanities Zone (for any educator who teaches Social Studies or English)
Shannon is on X (Twitter) and Threads : @DramaQueenBRC
 
 

1 - Trevor Mackenzie Embraces the Messy

In this episode, interviews Trevor Mackenzie. Trevor is an educator and a highly sought-after speaker and presenter on the topic of inquiry, literally travelling the world to share his expertise. He is the author of several books including, Dive into Inquiry, Inquiry Mindset, Inquiry Mindset Elementary Edition and Inquiry Mindset: Assessment Edition. And he’s a fellow British Columbian. 
Before the interview, Shannon explores Simon Sinek’s highly acclaimed book, The Infinite Game and shares the importance of developing a just cause.
 
A list of Trevor Mackenzie's books:
Dive into Inquiry
Inquiry Mindset
Inquiry Mindset Elementary Edition
Inquiry Mindset: Assessment Edition
 
For more information about Trevor Mackenzie, check out:
www.trevormackenzie.com
X (Twitter) - @trev_mackenzie
Instagram -  trev_mackenzie
 
Have a suggestion for someone Shannon should interview, a question about an episode, or some feedback about the podcast, email her here: embracethemessypodcast@gmail.com. 
 
Thankyou for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
 
Shannon's blog can found here: www.mygrowthmindset.home.blog
Shannon's Facebook groups:
-Beyond Report Cards (for educators who use the British Columbia curriculum)
-The Humanities Zone (for any educator who teaches Social Studies or English)
Shannon is on X (Twitter) and Threads : @DramaQueenBRC