Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Intellectual Independence Through Directed Studies with Vasilis Rousseas l Ep.13

The season ends on a high note as proactive consultants Joe Truss and Shane Safir walk us through the dynamic initiative of dissolving white supremacy culture in schools. All ears to discover the value of fostering students through an anti-racist education and help shape a brighter future. Tune into this finale episode! Key takeaways to listen for Why a shifted mentality should begin with adults and educators The essence of self-reflection in teaching racial equity Microscale plans on reformed policy implementation How to apply the initiative on a personal level Helpful advice on pursuing anti-racism learning beyond the school setting Resources mentioned in this episode Cultivating Genius by Gholdy E. Muhammad | Paperback We Want To Do More Than Survive by Bettina L. Love | Hardcover and Paperback About Joe Joe Truss is an anti-racist school leader, blogger, and racial equity consultant. Joe Truss is committed to dismantling white supremacy culture in schools. A former middle school principal in San Francisco, he now is an equity consultant and writes about leadership on his blog. Blog: Truss Leadership Twitter: @trussleadership About Shane Shane Safir has worked at every level of the education system, from the classroom to the boardroom, for over two decades. In 2003, after teaching in San Francisco and Oakland and organizing with the San Francisco Organizing Project to launch a new school, Safir became the founding principal of June Jordan School for Equity (JJSE), an innovative national model identified by leading scholar Linda Darling-Hammond as having “beaten the odds in supporting the success of low-income students of color.” Since 2008, Safir has provided leadership coaching, strategic planning support, and equity-centered professional learning for schools, districts, and organizations across the country and in Canada.  Shane supports schools, cities, and organizations to transform through listening, capacity-building, and developing an anti-racist, equity-centered culture. Website: Shane Safir Twitter: @ShaneSafir Thank you to Cate Tolnai at the Krause Center for Innovation for your encouragement and guidance throughout the MERIT program. (And for having me as a guest on your KCI Cast to get my feet wet in podcasting!) Learn more about the KCI here! Thanks to Adam A. Adams and the editing team at growyourshow.com! Thank you to all of the Season One guests! Thanks for all of your support! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/capmicdrop/message Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop Follow Stacy on Twitter: @StacyKratochvil Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" every week!

Culinary Arts educator and Union Official Sara Devine drops the mic in this episode as she highlights her knowledge beyond the kitchen with excellent and practical techniques in mentoring and personal development. Get a grip on the value of collaboration with colleagues, self-assessment, and the preparation of leaving employment with a flavorful perspective! Key takeaways to listen for Fears and fulfillments of students on their first attempt at cooking The best strategy to kickoff a learner-teacher connection What are the duties of a Bargaining Representative? An encouraging outlook on retirement Helpful guide to having a stable and comfortable post-career life Resources mentioned in this episode San Mateo Union High School District Thanks for all of your support! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/capmicdrop/message Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop Follow Stacy on Twitter: @StacyKratochvil Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" every week!

Want to get access to helpful information on making your college dream a reality? Joyce Lynn joins us on today’s episode to share her experience in the school-to-career department, tips on getting access to resources, and thoughts about achieving your goals. Join us! Key takeaways to listen for What does a college career financial aid provider do? Roadblocks and challenges of first-generation students whose parents never went to college The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on current financial aid applications The best part about being a college career provider of financial assistance How can the college center help students learn about their college financial aid resources? Resources mentioned in this episode Hillsdale College San Mateo Union High School District California Community Colleges (CCC) California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) Thanks for all of your support! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/capmicdrop/message Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop Follow Stacy on Twitter: @StacyKratochvil Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" every week!

Starting her teaching career subbing and working with moderate to severe students' special needs, Angelica Alvarez joins us in this episode. We talk about building a positive environment for students, embracing inclusivity in the classroom, and promoting more life skills-focused classes. Tune in! Key takeaways to listen for Techniques for building relationships with students and teacher peers How to construct the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Curriculum to teaching particular subjects The beauty of encouraging laughter in classes The best lesson taught in History Insights and ways of growth through continuous professional development Resources mentioned in this episode San Jose State University Abraham Lincoln High San Mateo High School Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) English Language Development (ELD) Grading for Equity by Joe Feldman Audiobook & Paperback Learners Edge Thanks for all of your support! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/capmicdrop/message Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop Follow Stacy on Twitter: @StacyKratochvil Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" every week!

Library media technician Anna Lapid joins us on this episode to talk about her work and the 101s of research. Listen in as she delves into the hows of helping kids organize and synthesize their ideas, better ways of doing research, and utilizing your school’s librarian in navigating through extended essays. Don’t miss out!  Key takeaways to listen for  The value of being a library media technician  Effective ways to do research better  What does an IB extended essay advisor do?  Helpful tools and databases for research  Techniques for teachers to guide students in doing research  Resources mentioned in this episode NoodleTools San Jose State University Approaches to Learning (ATL) JSTOR Thanks for all of your support! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/capmicdrop/message Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop Follow Stacy on Twitter: @StacyKratochvil Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" every week!

A real estate property manager turned health teacher Theresa Colangelo chats with us for an inspiring episode to tackle non-traditional societal topics necessary for the classroom. Join us in this conversation and learn how you can push boundaries to combat the world’s social problems. Key takeaways to listen for Why the teenage brain acts as such and the importance of community building Topics on social awareness, gender identity, and stress prevention Helpful techniques on how to teach sex education Effective ways to deliver the learning for a challenging curriculum Resources mentioned in this episode Notre Dame High School San Mateo Union High School District Health Connected Thanks for all of your support! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/capmicdrop/message Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop Follow Stacy on Twitter: @StacyKratochvil Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" every week!

Such an honor to have Wellness Counselor and Psychotherapist Truc Nguyen join us on this eye-opening episode to talk about the necessary steps to stand up against racism, create a safer environment that promotes self-love, and plant seeds to eliminate biases. It's time to heighten education on laser-focused inclusion on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. You certainly want to listen to this!  Key takeaways to listen for  Techniques on how to build boundaries around helping people  The impact of building a culture of belongingness in schools and for children  Critical steps to help kids embrace themselves regardless of gender  What can teachers do to show support for inclusion?  An integrated approach to promote gender, race, and class openness in schools  *Update: The drag show has indeed been canceled for this spring, but I hope it makes a comeback!  Resources mentioned in this episode LGBTQ Lizzo Sanford Meisner Brene Brown About Truc Nguyen Truc Nguyen is a Wellness Counselor at Capuchino High School providing prevention and short-term intervention for all students facing social and emotional challenges that impact academic performance, attendance, and behavior at school. The Wellness Program provides short-term (up to 12 sessions) individual, group and/or drop-in support in a confidential, non-judgmental space staffed with therapists who are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and educational outcomes of all students. Services are available in Spanish and English. Email: [email protected] Thanks for all of your support! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/capmicdrop/message Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop Follow Stacy on Twitter: @StacyKratochvil Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" every week!

In the academe, collaborating with co-educators, teaching the value of practical life skills, and making genuine connections with students are all valuable to make learning successful.  SPED teacher Vasilis Rousseas reveals golden nuggets about his field of expertise. Plus, a bonus reminder to help you build better emotional intelligence that you don’t want to miss! Key takeaways to listen for The best thing about being a SPED teacher What are the common challenges that one encounters as a SPED teacher? Helpful tips to stay right on schedule Techniques for effective teacher-to-teacher communication Preview vs Review in directed studies Resources mentioned in this episode Special Education (SPED) Thanks for all of your support! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/capmicdrop/message Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop Follow Stacy on Twitter: @StacyKratochvil Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" every week!

Joining us today is high school Math teacher, Anneke Castro Vonk, who shares her teaching journey which started with an overseas acclimation experience that turned into a whole new mission of creating a learning environment through positive reinforcement, especially for non-English speakers. You are going to love this! Key takeaways to listen for The Capuchino Environmental Club backstory Techniques on how to deliver the learning to English-language Learners (ELL) students effectively How to help kids overcome the fear of getting out of their comfort zone The essence of being able to express one’s self in their own primary language Process of moving non-English speaking students to mainstream classes Resources mentioned in this episode Inspiring Connections Outdoors: Sierra Club Tenderloin Youth Services Oakland Technical High School International Studies Academy English-language learners (ELL) Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan Connect with Anneke Email: [email protected] Thanks for all of your support! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/capmicdrop/message Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop Follow Stacy on Twitter: @StacyKratochvil Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" every week!

It’s so inspiring to chat with Justin Cottrell, who is not only a Health class teacher but is also a force when it comes to innovation. In this episode, he dropped the mic about the importance of engaging with kids through technology, tailor fitting the delivery of the learning, redefining the mode of grading students, and discovering the purpose of being a mentor. Be ready to have aha moments! Key takeaways to listen for The value of creating an environment for innovative teaching Impact of grading standards and practices to measure students’ knowledge Recommendations on putting structures on re-takes and skill-building Non-traditional vehicles to help kids learn in an academic setting Reasons why students struggle Resources mentioned in this episode Emerging Leaders in Learning and Innovation (ELLI) Canvas with Google Assignments Flocabulary Grading for Equity by Joe Feldman Edpuzzle.com Quizizz.com Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) The MERIT program - Making Education Relevant through Innovative Teaching Justin's Resources: https://padlet.com/jcottrell10/wapm5rki25eorulx Register for the Spring CUE Conference 2022 Stacy is speaking on the “Meet the Podcasters” Panel! Streaming live and in-person in Palm Springs. Friday, March 18th @ 2:50pm. To hear more about MERIT from director Cate Tolnai, listen to this podcast next! TLCN 133 Cate Tolnai Helps Teachers Be More Innovative Thanks for all of your support! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/capmicdrop/message Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop Follow Stacy on Twitter: @StacyKratochvil Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" every week!