Best Jadrian Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 60...Alyse Pflanz of the University of Nebraska Kearney 24:30

8d ago24:30

24:30

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

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Episode 59...Jill Bounds of Campbell High School 20:51

22d ago20:51

20:51

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

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Episode 58...Dr. Jadrian Wooten of Virginia Tech 41:15

29d ago41:15

41:15

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

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Episode 57...Tim Reeder of Chattahoochee High 28:45

1M ago28:45

28:45

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

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Episode 56...Kate Scott of the Virginia Council on Economic Education 28:55

2M ago28:55

28:55

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

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Episode 55...Kris Bertelsen of Huntington Community College 23:24

2M ago23:24

23:24

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

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Episode 54...Hope Myers of the Lovett School 31:29

2M ago31:29

31:29

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

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Episode 53...Lisa Dodge of Tonawanda Elementary School 31:26

2M ago31:26

31:26

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

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Episode 52...Whitt Jones of Montana 27:40

3M ago27:40

27:40

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

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Episode 51...Tammy Mooney of Leavenworth Schools 22:57

3M ago22:57

22:57

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

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Episode 50...Ashley Dawson of Blake Bass Middle School 33:13

4M ago33:13

33:13

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

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Episode 49...Curtis Singleton of Birney Elementary School 22:37

4M ago22:37

22:37

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

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Episode 48...John Cook of Woodville-Tompkins High 32:11

4M ago32:11

32:11

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

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Episode 47...Erin Adamson of North Oconee High 34:37

5M ago34:37

34:37

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

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Episode 46...Michal Jensby-Smith of Global Atlanta 28:44

5M ago28:44

28:44

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

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Episode 45...Dr. Julie Heath of the University of Cincinnati (retired) 40:06

5M ago40:06

40:06

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

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Episode 44...Anna-Lisa Dahlgren of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 23:28

5M ago23:28

23:28

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

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Episode 43...Cary Hargett of Forest Park High 30:05

5M ago30:05

30:05

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

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Episode 42...Jen Back of Byron-Bergen High 20:27

5M ago20:27

20:27

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

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Episode 41...Michael Melvin of Lexington High 37:07

5M ago37:07

37:07

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

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Episode 40...Amy Miller of Lakeside Middle School 27:17

5M ago27:17

27:17

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

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Episode 39...Mike Paalz of central Georgia 23:26

5M ago23:26

23:26

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

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Episode 38...Kim Gilman of Kansas 26:09

6M ago26:09

26:09

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

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Episode 37...Walt Ellison of Starr's Mill High 30:36

6M ago30:36

30:36

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

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Episode 36...Tammy Howard of West Laurens High 20:49

6M ago20:49

20:49

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

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Episode 35...Marsha Masters of Economics Arkansas 21:27

6M ago21:27

21:27

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

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Episode 34...Dr. Abdullah al Bahrani of Northern Kentucky University 30:25

6M ago30:25

30:25

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

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Episode 33...Casey Ryan of Austin, TX 26:10

6M ago26:10

26:10

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

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Episode 32...Megan Kirts of Econiful 32:22

6M ago32:22

32:22

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

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Episode 31...Dr. Bob Spires of the University of Richmond 30:40

6M ago30:40

30:40

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

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Episode 30...Dr. Jamie Wagner of the University of Nebraska-Omaha 28:17

6M ago28:17

28:17

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

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Episode 29...Brent Melton of Yukon Middle School 23:55

6M ago23:55

23:55

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

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Episode 28...Martha Rush of the College Board 18:13

6M ago18:13

18:13

In episode #28, we sit with Martha Rush of the College Board. Martha tells about the importance of staying engaged with research designed to help teachers be better teachers.By GCEE

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Episode 27...Philip Kovacs of Alabama (by way of Peachtree City) 35:24

6M ago35:24

35:24

In episode #27, we sit with Philip Kovacs. Philip tells about the importance of asking/answering the following questions: Who are you? Where are you going? How are you going to get there? How can I help? Why should I help?By GCEE

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Episode 26...Tayla Reid of Salem High School 25:41

6M ago25:41

25:41

In episode #26, we sit with Tayla Reid of Salem High School. Tayla tells about the challenge of starting her teaching career during the pandemic and the joy of seeing students out in the real world doing good things.By GCEE

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Episode 25...Dave George of Harold O. Brumsted Elementary School 30:52

6M ago30:52

30:52

In episode #25, we sit with Dave George of Harold O. Brumsted Elementary School. Dave tells about changes in education he experienced during his very successful teaching career.By GCEE

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Episode 24...Rebekah Blankenship of Berkmar Middle School 23:41

7M ago23:41

23:41

In episode #24, we sit with Rebekah Blankenship of Berkmar Middle School. Rebekah tells about being a stabilizing force in the lives of her students.By GCEE

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Episode 23...Dr. John Chancey of the University of Oklahoma 24:45

7M ago24:45

24:45

In episode #23, we sit with Dr. John Chancey of the University of Oklahoma. John tells about finding ways to keep students engaged through virtual platforms.By GCEE

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Episode 22...Kristin Johnson of Shallowford Falls Elementary School 27:48

7M ago27:48

27:48

In episode #22, we sit with Kristin Johnson of Shallowford Elementary School. Kristin tells about transitioning from a high school to an elementary school and finding new challenges.By GCEE

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Episode 21...Dr. Charles Wheelan of Dartmouth College 34:03

7M ago34:03

34:03

In episode #21, we sit with best-selling author and Dartmouth College professor Charles Wheelan. Charles tells about the importance of being intellectually curious and intellectually humble.By GCEE

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Episode 20...Melissa Hegarty of the Georgia Council on Economic Education 20:30

7M ago20:30

20:30

In episode #20, we sit with Melissa Hegarty of the Georgia Council on Economic Education. Melissa tells about the benefits of teaching students in back to back years.By GCEE

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Episode 19...Patrick DeRosa of George Mason University 31:04

7M ago31:04

31:04

In episode #19, we sit with Patrick DeRosa of George Mason University. Patrick tells about advising students to invest in their human and social capital.By GCEE

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Episode 18...Michelle Sistla of Settles Bridge Elementary School 24:50

7M ago24:50

24:50

In episode #18, we sit with Michelle Sistla of Settles Bridge Elementary School. Michelle tells about seeing her students grow from kindergarten through 5th grade and the fantastic things she has seen students accomplish.By GCEE

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Episode 17...Spencer Burrows of Pacific Ridge School 24:08

7M ago24:08

24:08

In episode #17, we sit with Spencer Burrows of Pacific Ridge School. Spencer tells about the importance and benefits of working with students in different settings.By GCEE

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Episode 16...Susan King of Starr's Mill High School 26:36

7M ago26:36

26:36

In episode #16, we sit with Susan King of Starr's Mill High School. Susan tells about the importance of getting back to normal classroom behavior once her school went back to in-person learning after the recent pandemic unpleasantness.By GCEE

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Episode 15...Austin Green of Milton High School 41:03

7M ago41:03

41:03

In episode #15, we sit with Austin Green of Milton High School. Austin tells about how the challenges he faces in the classroom have changed over time.By GCEE

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Episode 14...Sherilyn Narker of Lakeside High School 16:34

7M ago16:34

16:34

In episode #14, we sit with Sherilyn Narker of Lakeside High School. Sherilyn tells about the changes she has encountered since returning back to the classroom after ten years away.By GCEE

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Episode 13...John Kruggel of James Madison University 33:34

7M ago33:34

33:34

In episode #13, we sit with John Kruggel of James Madison University. John tells about the joy of reconnecting with former students and learning they've turned out alright.By GCEE

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Episode 12...Craig Ellis of Oconee County High School 21:02

7M ago21:02

21:02

In episode #12, we sit with Craig Ellis of Oconee County High School. Craig tells about the time he taught a market lesson in the school parking lot during an unscheduled fire drill.By GCEE

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Episode 11...Laura Lampron of Dunwoody High School 20:44

7M ago20:44

20:44

In episode #11, we sit down with Laura Lampron of Dunwoody High School. Laura tells about using cliff hangers to keep students engaged and interested.By GCEE

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