This podcast aims to support new teachers by having veteran teachers, professors, and even other pre-service/newer teachers come in to offer advice and support along with creating a network that is positive and encouraging.
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Teachers interviewing teachers to spark inspiration, creativity, and reignite passion
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I am thankful to have met an amazing admin named Ashley. I wanted to remind her of the impact she made in my life and take the time to express my gratitude. I will be back to recording interviews with anyone in the education field in August.
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This was a great interview with Bronwyn Commins. She is an amazing educator from Connecticut, and her Twitter handle is @ThankYouMrA.
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On this episode, Tom and Josh have the privilege of talking with Carlos Ortega and Julia Barrett! The cast members of an upcoming documentary that is part of the "Who Taught You" movement. "Who Taught You" aims to bring desperately needed recognition and appreciation to the teaching profession. Carlos and Julia have traveled around the United State…
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In this episode, Tom and Josh talk to the Nebraska State Teacher of the year for 2023! Renee Jones is a secondary Language Arts Teacher who believes in "WORKING WITH" students and expanding restorative care to better serve BOTH students and teachers. If you are enjoying What the World Needs Now, please like, share, subscribe and be sure to spread t…
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On this episode, Tom and Josh talk with Laura Williams, a 21st Century Learning Expert from Iowa about a ton of awesome ideas! Laura tells Tom and Josh about how educators can create powerful learning environments by structuring learning using the SCRUM, the power of the "Boop" in education and she also shares "What the World Needs Now". If you fin…
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In this episode, Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with Maggie McHugh, an Innovation Specialist, from LaCrosse, Wisconsin about how project based learning plays a major role in her school's ability to empower students to be change agents in society! If you like following "What the World Needs Now," please share it with your friends! Also be sure …
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In this episode, Tom and Josh interview a Multi Award Winning English Language(EL) teacher from Lowell, Massachusetts and Author of "Making Americans: Stories of Historic Struggles, New Ideas, and Inspiration in Immigrant Education". Jessica Landers is on a mission to reimagine what English Language education means in today's world. The conversatio…
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In this episode, Tom and Josh head north of the border to Canada and talk with computer science teacher, college professor, international keynote speaker and author Brian Aspinall! Brian's energy is contagious, as is his views on what integrating technology in education can do for BOTH students and teachers! Be sure to check out all of Brian's amaz…
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In this episode Tom and Josh talk with multi-award winning teacher, Melody Hawkins, about how she found her true calling in the field in the education. Mrs. Hawkins shares what keeps her inspired and how her journey into the educational world continues to inspire those around her.By Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
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In this episode Tom and Josh interview Mrs. Sutherd, a teacher in residence for an educational technology company and find out what it is like being an "educational superstar" on social media! Ms Sutherd also dishes on how she got some pretty incredible individuals and groups to become part of her classroom's learning environment!…
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In this episode Susan Jachymiak (twitter- @MsJachymiak) tells Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe about how teachers can support those teachers who are new to the classroom and how she uses social media to grow her personal professional learning community.By Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
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Tom and Josh are back interviewing inspirational teachers about what they are doing to help their students, and those around them, be inspired! In this episode, Tom and Josh discuss what they did over summer and how they are setting up their classroom communities to be supportive of all students!By Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
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This is just a way to start off this new season. Admin are truly working so hard, and they deserve to hear a thank you.
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This was an interview with Telannia Norfar. Her Twitter handle is @thnorfar. I hope you enjoy!
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I’m back. I took a little break from podcasting, but I wanted to get back into it. I am ready to record again and am super excited about this.
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This episode takes Tom and Josh to Minnesota (virtually), to talk with Fletcher Nelson (a.k.a.- thirdgradeswag on YouTube) about how educators need to share what they know and the importance of finding a genuine mentor early in your teaching career!By Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
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"What the World Needs Now" is an educational journey for Josh Monroe and Tom Whisinnand, both teachers from Nebraska. In this series of YouTube/Podcast interviews, they search for "What the World Needs Now" according to inspirational educators from across the globe! Please leave a review as it helps us to get inspirational educator's stories out!…
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Tom and Josh continue to interview some of the MOST Inspirational Teachers in the World about "What the World Needs Now"! In this episode, they talk with Brooke Rogers (a.k.a- That New Teacher on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) about how she has maintained her positivity for education while being a NEW Teacher AND teaching through a pandemic! If you…
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In this episode, we talk with Megg Thompson, a behavioral consultant and family coach, about the importance of restructuring classroom management away from fear-based systems, such as clip charts, tokens, and stickers.By Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
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In this episode, we talk with Trevor Todd, a 3rd grade teacher from Wilmington, North Carolina about his AMAZING collection of Bow Ties. We take to talk about why teaching with your hair on fire, but also having a fire extinguisher is What the World Needs Now!!By Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
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In this episode, Tom and Josh talk with Sarah Campbell, an amazing high school english teacher from Ketchikan, Alaska, about how she has students find commonalities in hopes of creating a more peaceful world.By Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
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In this episode, Tom and Josh talk with Rebekah Poe (aka on Insta and TikTok- @lessons_and_lattes), a special education teacher from Alabama. Ms. Poe shares the impact social media has had on being a student and how she validates student emotions so that she can teach coping skills. If you like "What the World Needs Now," please share it with your …
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In this episode of "What the World Needs Now," Tom and Josh talk with Rachel Hayes about how she is intentional about finding the joy in her classroom. Rachel's energy is infectious!By Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
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Tom and Josh continue to ask about: "What the World Needs Now". In this episode, we talk with LeeAnn Pule Viernes, a Social Emotional and Behavior Team Lead for the Windward District on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, about how it truly takes a village and meaningful relationships to make students successful.…
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Tom and Josh continue to explore what inspirational teaching looks like by interviewing some of the most amazing educators from around the world. In this episode, Tom and Josh talk with Ms. Maggie Murphy, a New Teacher Support Coach at Appalachian State about how she is creating lighthouses all around her by empowering people to problem solve with …
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Josh and Tom continue their quest to uncover some of the most inspirational teachers across the world. In this episode, they travel to Benedict Arnold’s house to talk with Rebecca Rogers, or as you may know her Rrogersworld from Youtube and Tiktok, about how she used emotions to make history connect with her students.…
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In this Episode, we take a Pre-K pause to speak with @mrwilliamsprek- a.k.a Tell Williams, shares how he invests in relationships with his Pre-K students and how he uses literature to be support their Social Emotional Growth!By Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
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This episode is a way to thank an amazing former teacher I had. It is actually her birthday and the 50th episode of this podcast! I am back to recording and will be putting out new episodes starting in January 2022.
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In this episode, Tom and Josh talk with Bri Richardson.(A.K.A. @honestteachervibes), a content creator for Bored Teachers about how she uses her classroom experiences to create engaging content and be an advocate for teachers. Be sure to follow her on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.By Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
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In this episode of "What the World Needs Now", Josh and Tom talk with Dr. Joe Mtika, founder of Norfolk Schools in Malawi, about how he persevered through MANY difficult trials and tribulations while trying to create his vision of an American Education in Africa. Dr. Joe shares how he established, and then leveraged community relationships to estab…
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In this episode Tom and Josh reflect on the last year of "What the World Needs Now" and the learnings they have came away with. The many guests we have interviewed have all been AMAZING and have inspired people across the globe! Tom and Josh also "Challenge" educators to share #WhatsGoodInEducation on social media instead of using social media to f…
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Are you looking to find what inspirational teaching is all about? "What the World Needs Now" is a great channel to follow to find inspirational teachers from around the United States and the World. In this episode, Tom and Josh talk to National University Teacher Award Winner Heather McCarthy about how she inspires her students and gets them to be …
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Tom and Josh continue their search to find out "What the World Needs Now". This week, they learn from Stephanie Hunt, a National University Teacher Award Winner from Utah. Stephanie shares her inspirational story of why she became a teacher and how her passion has changed the world for her students, and people half way around the world in Ghana! If…
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After taking a couple weeks off, Tom and Josh are back interviewing INSPIRATIONAL TEACHERS from around the world, about what keeps their spark lit. In this Episode, we talk with Dallas Fields, a National University Teacher Award Winner, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dallas does an AMAZING job of inspiring all students she comes in contact with, no …
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In this "longer" episode, Award Winning Teacher, Author and Podcast Host, Jacob Chastain talks with Tom and Josh about how he overcame the odds and now inspires the English Language Arts students he teaches. Even though this episode is a little longer, it is definitely worth the watch/listen.By Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
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In this episode, Tom and Josh talk with Ms. Chyna Lynner, a special ed teacher from North Dakota about how important it is to value relationships with students and how she supports students when they experience complex emotions. Ms. Chyna also shares a FREE mentorship program that she helped start for New Special Education Teachers. If you are inte…
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In this episode, Tom and Josh talk with Jodi Miller a PhD student from John's Hopkins University and creator of Well Cheq, about how important student well being is in the learning process. Well Cheq is a web based app that allows students to tell adults how they are feeling and also allows them to ask a caring adult to check in with them. If you w…
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In this wee's episode, Josh and Tom interview Jim Hansen, a 5th grade teacher from Nashua, New Hampshire. Jim shares the incredible ways he has knocked down the walls of his classroom, and has created learning experiences for his students that include lessons on the Boston Marathon and collaborating with students in Nairobi, Kenya. Below are some l…
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Tom and Josh, two passionate educators, continue to ask inspirational educators from around the globe, "What the World Needs Now"! In this episode, Laura Thompson, an Educational Technologist from Delaware, shares how she fits the many pieces of the educational puzzle together. If you find "What the World Needs Now" is inspirational, please subscri…
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We are back from summer break and ready for a new season of What the World Needs Now. In this episode, Josh and Tom learn from Kathryn Starke, a Reading Specialist, about how she inspired her students to love reading and how she continues to inspire students from all over the country to #Tackle Reading!…
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In this episode, Josh and Tom talk to Lauran Woolley, A.K.A.- Mrs. Woolley in 5th, an amazing educator from Ohio and TikTok "edulebrity" about equity in education, how she stays inspired to continue making engaging internet content and how she builds relationships with her students!By Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
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Dr. Orzel is an amazing leader, and she is the Associate Director of IASA (Illinois Association of School Administrators). Her Twitter handle is @drorzel. I hope you enjoy!
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After taking a break for a couple of weeks, so Josh could catch his breath from adding another child to his family, What the World Needs Now interviews, Sarah Frayer, an Interventionist and Success Coach at Friendship Public Charter School in Washington DC about how her school has gone and how she brings her HIGH ENERGY every single day!!! If you n…
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I had an amazing time recording with Victoria Thompson (@VictoriaTheTech).
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In this episode, Josh and Tom ask their student teachers about what it was like student teaching during a pandemic, how they leveraged relationships to help in the process and what technology pieces helped engage students.By Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
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This is a thank you to my former teachers.
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In this episode, Linda Amici, a 5th grade teacher from Ohio tells Josh and Tom about the difference Project Based Learning (PBL) makes in her classroom, and in the lives of her students!By Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
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This was an amazing interview with Denise Furlong. She is an author and an educator. I hope you enjoy!
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This was an amazing interview with Carla. I loved recording it!
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On this episode Tom and Josh talk with an AWARD WINNING Music Teacher from Brooklyn, New York, Melissa Morris. Melissa tells Josh and Tom about what got her into education, and what trying to teach music during a pandemic was like!!By Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
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