This season of the Teacher to Teacher podcast has focused on Mentoring in Action. In this last episode of Season 4, Carol welcomes Vince Bustamante and Lisa Fain and their conversation is centered around the topic of Designing a Transformative Mentoring & Induction Program. Vince and Lisa delve into the benefits of mentoring and induction programs for both new teachers and experienced educators. These programs not only aid in improving teaching practices and student learning outcom...

In episode 9, Carol and her guests Amanda Brueggeman and Marcel Monnar discuss the importance of student voices in mentoring and teaching. As educators, it is important to continuously reflect on our practices and make adjustments that prioritize the success and growth of our students. This episode’s discussion highlights the significance of asking questions and fostering a classroom community that encourages open communication and feedback from students. Watch video of survey reference...

In Episode 8, Carol welcomes Bailey Wilcox & Vanessa Halling, who are a mentee and mentor pair! Their mentorship relationship started when Bailey was a student teacher in Vanessa’s classroom and has continued now that Bailey has her own classroom across the hall. Carol, Vanessa, and Bailey talk about the stance and supports that have made their mentor partnerships successful. Then they jump into common dilemmas, ranging from making content and curriculums relevant to students to classroom...

Our guests for episode 7 are Joe Schmidt and Laura Garrison-Brook. Their conversation with Carol focuses on the need for intentionality both in being a mentor and in being a mentee. Together, they share unexpected ideas, tools, and tips to make mentorship relationships and reflection positive and productive. They also discuss how reflection requires both curiosity and courage, and how to make it a habit that is built into your life and practice. Interested in Podcast PD? Check out Carol's b...

In episode 6, Carol welcomes Sara Hoeve and Susan Brondyk who are colleagues in the school of education at Hope College. This episode focuses on The Role of Teacher Education in Mentoring Teachers. Sara and Susan give us a behind-the-scenes look at how they set up their mentorship programs to best support both the student teachers and the teacher mentors in schools. In conversation with Carol, they share how they get mentors and mentees on the same page, why establishing a common language is ...

In episode 5, Carol welcomes guests Josh Magri and Sydney Snyder as they talk about educator wellbeing beyond teacher self-care. Together they discuss practices and building environments where educators can thrive even in challenging times. Carol, Sydney, and Josh share impactful ideas to help teachers and leaders foster vulnerable conversations, rethink how we define success, give ourselves grace when we make mistakes, and find balance between our personal and professional lives. Creat...

In this episode, Carol welcomes Lori Wimbush & Kate Gilbert. The conversation focuses on connecting, breaking down silos, and humanizing the teaching profession through mentorship groups. Carol, Lori, and Kate share creative and joyful strategies that helped them instill positivity in their mentoring groups - from positivity calendar reminders to paint parties. Interested in Podcast PD? Check out Carol's blogpost Podcast PD: A Professional Learning Strategy to Earn District Credit! ...

This episode focuses on preparing mentors and novice teachers to be leaders. Our guests Jay Correia & Suzanne Molitor bring their experience to provide insight on the power of informal, heart-centered mentorship, as well as the importance of formal, purposeful mentoring initiatives. Carol, Jay, and Suzanne share actionable ideas to help both mentors and novice teachers become more visible as leaders, ranging from making space for teachers to highlight their wins to fostering learning conv...

In this episode, Carol talks with Doug Fisher and Vanessa Smith about Purposeful Mentoring Conversations. Purposeful mentoring conversations are crucial for effective mentorship to understand the specific needs and goals of the mentee so that mentors can tailor the conversation accordingly. By doing so, mentors can provide targeted guidance that will have a more significant impact on the mentee's growth. So, whether you are a mentor or a mentee, remember the importance of purposeful conversa...

Season 4 of the Teacher to Teacher podcast focuses on Mentoring in Action and this first episode is centered around the topic of Intentional Mentoring. Carol welcomes guests John Almarode and Jaime Curley. The conversation between John, Jaime and Carol touches on the challenges of mentoring, the importance of honest feedback, and the need to personalize and contextualize support for early career teachers. John Almarode is a bestselling Corwin author as well as a Professor of Educa...

Join host Carol Pelletier Radford and her inspiring guests as they share pivotal moments, successful classroom strategies, and tips to stay healthy. Each episode of Season 3 is based on the 10 lessons from Carol's book, Teaching With Light (Corwin, 2021). In Episode 10, hear from Sonja Hollins-Alexander & Larry Ferlazzo in "Pay It Forward" as they share their experiences, practical advice, and ways to stay inspired! Sonja Hollins-Alexander is the Associate Vice President, content advisor,...

Join host Carol Pelletier Radford and her inspiring guests as they share pivotal moments, successful classroom strategies, and tips to stay healthy. Each episode of Season 3 is based on the 10 lessons from Carol's book, Teaching With Light (Corwin, 2021). In Episode 9, hear from Cathleen Beachboard & Rick Rogers in "Dream Out Loud" as they share their experiences, practical advice, and ways to stay inspired! Cathleen Beachboard is an award-winning educator, author, speaker, and researcher...

Join host Carol Pelletier Radford and her inspiring guests as they share pivotal moments, successful classroom strategies, and tips to stay healthy. Each episode of Season 3 is based on the 10 lessons from Carol's book, Teaching With Light (Corwin, 2021). In Episode 8, hear from Dennis Shirley & Shawn Thomas in "Always Be Brave" as they share their experiences, practical advice, and ways to stay inspired! Dennis is co-author of The Age of Identity (Corwin, 2023). He works with teachers to...

Join host Carol Pelletier Radford and her inspiring guests as they share pivotal moments, successful classroom strategies, and tips to stay healthy. Each episode of Season 3 is based on the 10 lessons from Carol's book, Teaching With Light (Corwin, 2021). In Episode 7, hear from Sarah Bush & Ben Kutsyuruba in "Be the Wave" as they share their experiences, practical advice, and ways to stay inspired! Sarah is co-author of the Simplifying STEM: Grades PreK-5 and Grades 6-12 books (Cor...

Join host Carol Pelletier Radford and her inspiring guests as they share pivotal moments, successful classroom strategies, and tips to stay healthy. Each episode of Season 3 is based on the 10 lessons from Carol's book, Teaching With Light (Corwin, 2021). In Episode 6, hear from Lester Laminack & Kristen Lee in "It Is What It Is" as they share their experiences, practical advice, and ways to stay inspired! Lester is the author of over 25 books for teachers and children including Cri...

Join host Carol Pelletier Radford and her inspiring guests as they share pivotal moments, successful classroom strategies, and tips to stay healthy. Each episode of Season 3 is based on the 10 lessons from Carol's book, Teaching With Light (Corwin, 2021). In Episode 5, hear from Afrika Afeni Mills & Jenna Chandler- Ward in "Be a Ripple" as they share their experiences, practical advice, and ways to stay inspired! Afrika is author of Open Windows, Open Minds (Corwin, 2022). She also did ...

Join host Carol Pelletier Radford and her inspiring guests as they share pivotal moments, successful classroom strategies, and tips to stay healthy. Each episode of Season 3 is based on the 10 lessons from Carol's book, Teaching With Light (Corwin, 2021). In Episode 4, hear from Michelle Trujillo & Noa Daniel in "Face the Sun and The Shadows Will Fall Behind You" as they share their experiences, practical advice, and ways to stay inspired! Michelle is author of several Corwin books incl...

Join host Carol Pelletier Radford and her inspiring guests as they share pivotal moments, successful classroom strategies, and tips to stay healthy. Each episode of Season 3 is based on the 10 lessons from Carol's book, Teaching With Light (Corwin, 2021). In Episode 3, hear from Maegan Giroux & Kathryn Shupe in "Be a Lamp, Not a Mirror" as they share their experiences, practical advice, and ways to stay inspired! Maegan is co-author of Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grade...

Join host Carol Pelletier Radford and her inspiring guests as they share pivotal moments, successful classroom strategies, and tips to stay healthy. Each episode of Season 3 is based on the 10 lessons from Carol's book, Teaching With Light (Corwin, 2021). In Episode 2, hear from Vanessa Vakharia & Tami Dufault-Toomb in "Bloom Where You're Planted" as they share their experiences, practical advice, and ways to stay inspired! Vanessa is author of Math Therapy™ (Corwin, 2024) and host of t...

Welcome to Season 3 of the Teacher to Teacher podcast! Join host Carol Pelletier Radford and her inspiring guests as they share pivotal moments, successful classroom strategies, and tips to stay healthy. Each episode of Season 3 is based on the 10 lessons from Carol's book, Teaching With Light (Corwin, 2021). In Episode 1, hear from Brett Vogelsinger and Meg Roa in "Follow Your Heart" as they share their experiences, practical advice, and ways to stay inspired! Brett is author of Poetry ...