The My Middle Level Mind Podcast

Episode 8: Part 2 with @BaldRoberts

In this episode, I wrap up my conversation with middle school teacher and author of Hacking Classroom Management, Mr. Mike Roberts (@BaldRoberts on Twitter). We talk about his new book (Chasing Greatness, on Amazon), including Mike's inspiration for writing the book and some of the tips readers will find as they make their way through the text. Mike ends by helping "reevaluate" myself. Click the subscribe button to get the latest episodes. Thanks for listening! Featured Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Reverie (small theme) by _ghost (c) copyright 2010 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/_ghost/25389 Ft: Pitx 28 Aussens@iten by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56171 Ft: Aussens@iter (tobias_weber), Gerd Kohlmeier

Episode 7: Part 1 with @BaldRoberts

This week you will hear part 1 of my conversation with middle school teacher and author of Hacking Classroom Management, Mr. Mike Roberts (@BaldRoberts on Twitter). We talk about his journey to the middle and get in depth into the hacks from Hacking Classroom Management. Look for his new book, Chasing Greatness, on Amazon and wherever books are sold! Click the subscribe button to get the latest episodes. Thanks for listening! Featured Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Reverie (small theme) by _ghost (c) copyright 2010 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/_ghost/25389 Ft: Pitx 28 Aussens@iten by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56171 Ft: Aussens@iter (tobias_weber), Gerd Kohlmeier

Episode 6: Getting to Know @FBellomoB

Missed last week due to illness, but the pod is back this week! In this installment, Ryan chats with former middle level educator and now elementary principal Frank Bellomo. Frank talks about his journey as a teacher and assistant principal in the middle, taking over #COLchat on Twitter and the things that make a great culture of learning in schools. Click the subscribe button to get the latest episodes. Thanks for listening! Featured Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Reverie (small theme) by _ghost (c) copyright 2010 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/_ghost/25389 Ft: Pitx 28 Aussens@iten by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56171 Ft: Aussens@iter (tobias_weber), Gerd Kohlmeier

Episode 5: A Conversation with @mccoyderek

On this episode, Ryan talks with Derek McCoy (@mccoyderek on Twitter), a middle school principal from southern Georgia. We have a conversation about the changes educators need to make in teaching our middle level students and then move into the necessary things we need to do for our students coming from poverty. Click the subscribe button to get the latest episodes. Thanks for listening! Featured Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Reverie (small theme) by _ghost (c) copyright 2010 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/_ghost/25389 Ft: Pitx 28 Aussens@iten by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56171 Ft: Aussens@iter (tobias_weber), Gerd Kohlmeier

Episode 4: Snow Days, Chatting w/@Beyond_The_Desk

This week, Ryan begins the episode talking about the weather in the Midwest. Then, he talks to Katie Powell (@Beyond_the_Desk on Twitter) about her journey to the middle, her website (https://teachbeyondthedesk.com), and her upcoming book from Dave Burgess Publishing. Ryan also shares an embarrassing story from his early teaching years. Click the subscribe button to get the latest episodes. Thanks for listening! Featured Music: The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode Reverie (small theme) by _ghost (c) copyright 2010 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/_ghost/25389 Ft: Pitx 28 Aussens@iten by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56171 Ft: Aussens@iter (tobias_weber), Gerd Kohlmeier