How We Teach This

11/28/2025

🔙 Flashback Friday — Season 5, Episode 2

Did you catch our conversation with the 2022 inductees of the National Teachers Hall of Fame? 🎙️ In this episode of How We Teach This, we spotlight educators whose stories remind us why teaching matters—not just as a job but as a lifelong commitment to student growth.

Tune in to hear firsthand how these teachers shaped learning, inspired communities, and continue to influence the profession.

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11/19/2025

🎙️ New Episode: “Teaching with Awe: Cultivating Curiosity and Purpose in Science Education”

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Pascale Creek Pinner — a National Board Certified middle school science teacher and 2025 National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee. She shares how hands-on lessons, community-based science projects, and NGSS-aligned activities help students connect science to their everyday world.

Dr. Pinner also gives a concrete example of how she teaches her 8th graders to use generative AI responsibly — a practical idea any educator can adapt.

Listen and get inspired: How We Teach This 🎧
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11/05/2025

New Podcast Episode!
How do instructional coaches help new teachers build confidence, manage challenges, and thrive in their first years of teaching? In this episode of How We Teach This, Dr. Ann Addison talks with two coaches who share real stories, strategies, and encouragement for supporting both apprentice teachers and graduates of traditional teacher prep programs. https://linktr.ee/hwtt

10/22/2025

What happens when curiosity drives learning across every subject? 🌍
In this episode of How We Teach This, National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee Michael J. Dunlea III shares how inquiry transforms his elementary classroom—connecting science, literacy, math, and community service in powerful, real-world ways.
🎧 Tune in to hear practical strategies, classroom stories, and professional development resources for educators who want to make learning meaningful beyond the walls of the classroom.
👉 Listen now: https://linktr.ee/hwtt

10/10/2025

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10/08/2025

What does it take to be an effective mentor for future teachers? In this episode of How We Teach This, guest host Dr. Ann Addison sits down with experienced secondary mentor teachers who share how they set expectations, build rapport, and provide meaningful feedback to their interns.

From balancing coaching with classroom demands to celebrating growth and success, this conversation offers thoughtful insights for anyone guiding the next generation of educators.

🎧 Listen now: https://linktr.ee/hwtt

09/24/2025

🚀 How can middle school students earn a U.S. patent? By tackling real-world problems with authentic STEM learning.

In this episode of How We Teach This, we talk with Tom Jenkins, National Board Certified Teacher and 2025 National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, to explore inquiry, invention, and impact in rural STEM education.

You’ll hear how his middle school students earned a U.S. patent by solving a real-world problem, why his district built its own STEM curriculum instead of relying on pre-packaged programs, and how professional development can truly empower teachers to innovate.

🎧 Listen now: https://linktr.ee/hwtt

09/10/2025

🌟 New Episode! Teaching Teachers: Elementary Mentoring Conversations 🌟
In this episode of How We Teach This, host Dr. Ann Addison talks with elementary mentor teachers about welcoming interns, setting expectations, and building trust in the earliest years of schooling. From offering feedback to celebrating growth, these educators share strategies that make mentoring both rewarding and impactful.
🎧 Listen now: https://linktr.ee/hwtt

08/27/2025

🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟
What happens when students turn classroom ideas into real businesses? From candy making to sustainable meal projects, our guest Liz Anstine — the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year — shows how entrepreneurship transforms learning. 🎓💡
🎧 Listen here: https://linktr.ee/hwtt

08/23/2025

Would anyone be interested in discussing your experience with breakout boxes and escape rooms on our podcast, "How We Teach This" sponsored by The Teachers College at Emporia State University? I would love to interview a few teachers about activities they've created and share with our listening audience the benefits, concerns, and challenges of incorporating these types of activities.
If interested, please send me an email from our website,

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08/13/2025

📢 New Mini-Series on How We Teach This Podcast!

We’re kicking off Teaching Teachers: Mentoring Conversations with an introduction to the powerful role mentor teachers play in shaping the next generation of educators.

In this episode, Dr. Ann Addison explores foundational coaching frameworks, flexible mentoring stances, and practical strategies to support both student teachers and new teachers of record.

🎧 Listen now and get inspired to grow as a mentor: https://linktr.ee/hwtt

08/11/2025

Wishing all teachers a great start to the school year!
Be sure to subscribe and follow so you don't miss the start of season 11, coming this Wednesday.

If you're looking for a podcast episode for some inspiration, check out Season 10, Episode 6 for inspiration on students taking learning to a new level, "More Than a Lesson"
OR
Season 10, Episode 12 "Making AI Work for Schools" if you are looking for advice on navigating the rapid changes in generative AI.
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