The Embrace the Messy Podcast with Shannon Schinkel
I’m Shannon Schinkel. I’m a high school educator, challenge seeker, lifelong learner, and embracer of all things messy. I find my inspiration from individuals who are passionate about learning and embracing change. Join me as I share my own experiences and interview people who will inspire you to embrace the messy too. Interviews drop every 2-3 weeks. Messy Minutes: Assessment Edition segments drop every Friday.
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Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
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
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
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
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
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
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
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