Send us a text Happy 2025! In this episode, Mr. B hosts local Winnebago and Hancock County Emergency Management Director: Andrew Buffington. Find out what that's all about and how the lessons Mr. B taught Andy as a student have helped him in his communication with the residents of two small Iowa counties. Grab a seat at the table and enjoy these co…

Send us a text On this special Christmas Day episode, Mr. B invites you to the holiday table with poetry, a spiritual journey, some wacky pet peeves, and reviews of two of his favorite Christmas shows: "Its a Wonderful Life" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". Buckle up in the sleigh and enjoy the ride and may your days truly be merry and bright …

Send us a text Belly up to the table with Mr. B! On this episode, Mr. B plays host to Forest City Mayor, house moving innovator and general problem solver of all sorts - Ron Holland. Get to know Mayor Holland, his amazing stories (well, at least some of them!) and much more. Don't miss a morsel - they're on the move with The Mayor of Moving! To get…

Send us a text Belly up to a feast of morsels for the mind just in time for Thanksgiving with Mr. B! Hear his review of I Love Lucy and Purple Rain - iconic masterpieces of television, film and music. Also, get some more insight into the hallowed halls of education with Mr B's School Daze segment and don't miss his Thanksgiving Spiritual Journey. Y…

Send us a text Belly up to the dinner table and listen in to Scott's review of eight Meryl Streep films, his travels this fall with his son to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, and take note of his special message in his spiritual journey to the newcomers starting their journey in OA. It's a smorgasbord of morsels for the mind on this episode of Mr…

Send us a text Belly up to the table! It's Halloween and on this episode of Mr. B's Dinner Party, take the quiz on your eating habits, find out about the new show on Hulu called "The English Teacher" and, because it's Halloween tomorrow - hear Mr. B's review of the classic horror film, "The Exorcist" and his youthful antics to both read the book an…

In episode 60 we sit with Alyse Pflanz of the University of Nebraska Kearney. Alyse tells about all the extra work it takes to build successful programs at the high school level and in a college setting.By GCEE

Send us a text Join Mr. B at the Dinner Table as he and his guest, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District Superintendent, Ken Kasper, share morsels for the mind over the meaty subject of a voter approved bond levy. Find out what the levy is for, why it's needed, and why you should vote for it if you're a GHV constituent. Plus, as an extr…

In episode 59 we sit with Jill Bounds of Campbell High School. Jill tells about the challenges of competing with cell phones and computers in the classroom and the joy of "Tell Me Something Good" Fridays.By GCEE

Send us a text Welcome to the Dinner Party! Mr. B invites you to "belly up" to this episode's conversational morsels for the mind on prayers for the recovering addict, the paranoia of "A Woman Under the Influence" movie re-watchable, what to do post-honeymoon of the teacher now past the start of school and another review of more Robert Frost poems …

In episode 58 we sit with Dr. Jadrian Wooten of Virginia Tech. Jadrian tells about what it's like to teach 600 students at a time and the day he was happy to be booed for teaching a fantastic game theory lesson.By GCEE

In episode 57 we sit with Tim Reeder of Chattahoochee High. Tim tells about the joy of seeing students who didn't think they could succeed in an AP class do well on the AP exam and the happiness he finds in students using economic concepts they've learned in his class in their daily lives.By GCEE

Send us a text Join Mr. B in this episode for some more morsels for the mind about relapses, a review of Gilligan's Island and The Little Foxes with Bette Davis as well as support and encouragement for our teachers.By Scott Bertelsen

In episode 56 we sit with Kate Scott of the Virginia Council on Economic Education. Kate tells about speaking with students about the places they will go, why she regularly told her her students she believed in them, and her dream of going back to Mississippi.By GCEE

In episode 55 we sit with Kris Bertelsen of Huntington Community College. Kris tells about challenges and opportunities associated with working with students in atypical settings, his famous pink flamingo suit, and leading professional development for teachers.By GCEE

Send us a text Welcome to the Dinner Party! This week, Mr. B shares his lessons on trusting the process and his higher power, reviews the fabulous film Tootsie as well as several other Dustin Hoffman films, talks about his trip abroad and his introduces a new segment on poetry featuring two poems by Robert Frost. Belly up to the table and share the…

In episode 54 we sit with Hope Myers of the Lovett School. Hope tells about the importance and benefits of having great parent support, and a few of the realities associated with the influx of new technologies in classrooms.By GCEE

In episode 53 we sit with Lisa Dodge of Tonawanda Elementary School. Lisa tells about the joy of seeing her students understand new material, the advantages of having students learn from each other, and her dream of being a lunch lady.By GCEE

Send us a text It's the beginning of SEASON 2 of Mr. B's Dinner Party! In this episode, Mr. B reviews the critically acclaimed series of the 80s and early 90s: Murphy Brown. He also reviews three of the films he watched while traveling to Europe this summer: The Iron Claw, Priscilla, and Love Lies Bleeding. Then, he shares some more of his pet peev…

In episode 52 we sit with Whitt Jones, former Starr's Mill and McIntosh high school teacher. Whitt tells about challenging his students, creating a bootcamp for parents, and receiving a photo from the northernmost ATM on the planet.By GCEE

We kick off Season 2 with episode 51 as we sit with Tammy Mooney of Leavenworth Schools in Kansas. Tammy tells about her journey from being a new teacher in Savannah, GA to teaching in schools worldwide.By GCEE

Send us a text Join Mr. B at the Dinner table as he shares delectable morsels for the mind about in this final episode of his first season! Listen in to his spiritual journey as he covers the 12th step of spiritual awakening, a review of the early 80's drama "Ordinary People" and a discussion of his wacky insights on small talk, conversations about…

Send us a text This week, Mr. B invites special guests from the student body: Lane Gayken and Parker Moritz (Garner-Hayfield/Ventura Class of 2025) and Brook Olson and Jacob White (Forest City Class of 2024) who join him at the table to discuss all things high school from the student perspective. Listen in to their future plans, thoughts on classes…

Send us a text Join Mr. B as a guest at his dinner party and enjoy the morsels of the mind which come from a review of Airplane! and The Bob Newhart Show. Listen in as he describes his pet peeves about getting into the AARP club! And you won't want to miss this episode's spiritual journey on Step 11 and more!…

In episode 50 we sit with Ashley Dawson of Blake Bass Middle School. Ashley tells about the advantages of working on a team (A Dream Team) and her journey from high school to elementary school to middle school.By GCEE

In episode 49 we sit with Curtis Singleton of Birney Elementary School. Curtis tells about his reasons for getting into education and the importance of getting young learners interested in reading.By GCEE

Send us a text This week, Mr. B is joined by legendary Forest City Parks and Recreation Department Superintendent Sue Edmondson who has spent 47 years at play, literally, with the kids of Forest City. From the municipal pool and aquatic center, summer sports, children's theatre, the unique Alumni Basketball Tournament, all the parks in town, to wal…

In episode 48 we sit with John Cook of Woodville-Tompkins High. John tells about being prepared to be a classroom teacher and a great lesson that focuses on productivity and human capital.By GCEE

In episode 47 we sit with Erin Adamson of North Oconee High. Erin tells about how international travel informs her teaching, the time she took students to the Aegean Sea, and an extra credit assignment she did in her high school econ class.By GCEE

In episode 46, we sit with Michal Jensby-Smith. Michal tells about her short but fun teaching career at Tri-Cities High in south Atlanta and making high school graduation memorable during COVID.By GCEE

Send us a text Join Mr. B as he dines with three local high school educators: Josh Sparrgrove, Janelle Koch, and Tara Millard and chews over many delectable morsels for the mind. Listen in as they discuss their careers, the use of sarcasm in the classroom, trimesters versus semesters, formative and summative testing, college courses for seniors and…

In episode 45 we sit with Dr. Julie Heath (formerly) of the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Heath tells about creating resources that help children and young adults see economics in their everyday lives.By GCEE

In episode 44 we sit with Anna-Lisa Dahlgren of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Anna-Lisa tells about helping her students see human geography everywhere they go and the benefits of finding valuable professional development opportunities.By GCEE

In episode 43 we sit with Cary Hargett of Forest Park High. Cary tells about going the extra mile to create memorable experiences for his students that help them grow as individuals.By GCEE

Send us a text This week, for our Dinner Party guest, we invite Dan May of Waldorf University and the Boman Fine Arts Center to the table. Check in with Mr. B and Dan as they discuss the life and times of a Fine Arts venue director - belly up! It's time for dinner with delectable morsels for the mind, this week on Mr. B's Dinner Party!…

In episode 42 we sit with Jen Back of Byron-Bergen High. Jen tells about being inspired by a student during her first year of teaching and the joy of seeing students experience the world outside their communities.By GCEE

In episode #41, we sit with Michael Melvin of Lexington High in Columbia, SC. Melvin tells about creating experiential learning opportunities for all of his students and the greatest piñata ever constructed.By GCEE

In episode #40, we sit with Amy Miller of Lakeside Middle School. Amy tells about coming back to the classroom after taking a few years off and making the switch from teaching high school students to teaching middle school students.By GCEE

In episode #39, we sit with Mike Paalz. Mike tells about staying a step ahead of the latest technologies and a time his students had his back in his classroom.By GCEE

In episode #38, we sit with Kim Gilman of the great state of Kansas. Kim tells about the opportunities she creates for her students to experience their local community and community members.By GCEE

In episode #37, we sit with Episode 37...Walt Ellison of Starr's Mill High. Walt tells about the impact of developing relationships with fellow educators who have helped him during his 30+ year career.By GCEE

In episode #36, we sit with Georgia Economics Teacher of the Year Tammy Howard of West Laurens High. Tammy tells about using different strategies to harness ever-changing technologies in the classroom.By GCEE

In episode #35, we sit with Marsha Masters of Economics Arkansas. Marsha tells about the importance of investing in the lives of students and seeing their true potential in order to help them succeed.By GCEE

Send us a text Did you know Scott (Mr. B) taught junior high school? Well, he wasn't great at it... but these gems are! Listen in this week to Mr. B's DinnerParty with Tracy Helgeson and Kari Olson.By Scott Bertelsen

In episode #34, we sit with Dr. Abdullah al Bahrani of Northern Kentucky University. Abdullah tells about the benefits of learning new things from students and student projects.By GCEE

In episode #33, we sit with Casey Ryan from Austin, TX. Casey tells about making the jump from classroom teacher to school administrator and how he still builds relationships with students.By GCEE

In episode #32, we sit with Megan Kirts of Econiful. Megan tells about how much fun she had as a classroom teacher during her storied teaching career.By GCEE

In episode #31, we sit with Dr. Bob Spires of the University of Richmond. Bob tells about encouraging students who "always wanted to be a teacher" and finding ways to promote the upside of being a teacher.By GCEE

In episode #29, we sit with Dr. Jamie Wagner of the University of Omaha-Nebraska. Jamie tells about the importance of economic education and teaching her students to think differently.By GCEE

In episode #29, we sit with Brent Melton of Yukon Middle School. Brent tells about helping his students see the "big picture" and the rewards that come with introducing his students to other parts of the world.By GCEE