NEW GUEST ALERT!  Katie is an English Language Arts teacher in Herscher, Illinois.  In this episode, she shares her insight on the 2020-2021 school year, how the current year compares, the ways in which she has grown as a teacher, and much, MUCH more!  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

We're back with a solo episode!  Updates from the classroom abound this week, give it a listen!

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One of the first guests EVER has returned!  Mike is a high school English Language Teacher in Phoenix, Arizona.  He has taught English Language and Social Studies, and has coached girls' basketball.  In this episode, he shares his experiences and insight on growing as an educator, helping students reach their full potential, and so much more!  Enjoy!

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NEW GUEST ALERT!

Karol is the High School Band Director at Herscher High School in Herscher, Illinois.  In this episode, he shares his insight on how he chose to pursue a career in music education, the differences between marching and concert bands, how his own experiences in college marching band and Drum Corps International drum and bugle corps influenced him as a professional, and so, SO much more!  Enjoy!

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We're 3/3 on returning champions, dear listener!

Andy is a middle school social studies teacher at Thomas Metcalf School in Normal, Illinois, a laboratory school of Illinois State University.  In this episode, he shares his insight on the importance of teaching good history, how social studies teachers can navigate potentially difficult topics, and so much more!

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We're back, dear listener, and the returning champions keep on comin'!   Kelsey is the social studies department chair at Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School on the South Side of Chicago.  In this episode, she shares her wealth of wisdom and insight on inequities in education and society at large, positive trends in education, and of course, the importance of strong social studies education. Enjoy!

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The guests are BACK, listeners!  Mike is a middle school social studies and English Language Arts teacher at a southwest suburban Chicago middle school.  He emphasizes, among many other things, teaching students the full history of the United States and encouraging his students to consider perspectives that have typically not been widely known.  In this episode, he and Pat discuss the nature of "controversy" in social studies education, marginalized groups throughout American history, and much, much more! Check out Mike's book recommendations here: Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework, Gholdy Muhammad Prairie Lotus, Linda Sue Park The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

School Appropriate is back!  The hiatus is over, and the show has returned with a new schedule and goal.  This is a small preview of what the show has in store going forward, so tune in and get up to speed!  The next FULL episode will be out TUESDAY, JULY 13th.  Thanks for listening! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer. Show website Facebook Instagram

The guests have returned!  

Rick is a music teacher at a K-8 school in the northern suburbs of Chicago.  In this episode, he shares his experiences as student involved in band, his decision to become a music educator, the benefits of involvement in the fine arts, and so much more!  Enjoy!

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The show has returned!  Just a quick solo episode this time around, in which I wax poetic about the importance of social studies, being on the right side of history, and much more!  Thanks for listening! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

The guests have returned! Erin is a professor of Secondary Education at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. She is also the Interim Associate Director of the School of Teaching and Learning at ISU, and teaches in the secondary education and bilingual and ESL (English as a Second Language) programs. She teaches prospective teachers how to manage the responsibilities that come with a career in education, how to learn from failures, and so much more! Check it out in this week's episode! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

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Adam is an assistant principal for instruction at a suburban Chicago high school.  He has taught science, served as a science and mathematics chair, and worked as an instructional coach, providing teachers with guidance on how to deliver engaging, effective instruction.  In this episode, he shares his insight on his experiences in the classroom and his different leadership roles.  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

2020 certainly hasn't been easy for us, but the end of any year provides us with opportunities to reflect and grow.  That's the focus of the final episode of the calendar year!  This week, I'm rejoined by Kate, my first-ever guest, to answer fan questions, look back on a truly insane year, and look forward to what the future holds! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer. Check out Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators by Elena Aguilar here!

It's winter break, remote learning is finished, and I have powered down the teacher parts of my brain, to the extent that I can.  This week, I share some of my thoughts on my brief experience with remote learning, the positives that came from it, and how I think those positives will influence our return to in-person classes.  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

Randy is a former high school social studies. During his tenure at Maine West High School, he sponsored a human rights group and guided students in their efforts to become forces for positive change.  In this episode, he shares his insight on activism and the benefits of students taking an active role in improving their communities. Find out more about Amnesty International Chicago here. Find out more about Inspiration Corporation here. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

The great guests continue this week!  Rachel is a middle school social studies teacher in Des Plaines, Illinois.  She has taught multiple grade levels and spent several years as a high school varsity fencing coach.  In Episode 28, she shares her insights on the benefits of fencing, and her experiences as a coach, and the importance of being a well-rounded person.  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

Matt is a retired high school social studies teacher from Chicago, Illinois.  He spent the majority of his career teaching in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago, during which he developed a reputation of being a passionate, caring, and knowledgeable educator.  In Episode 27, he shares his insights on effective lessons, collaborating with colleagues, connecting with students, and much, much more.  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

The guests have returned!  Bri is a fourth grade teacher in the far northern suburbs of Chicago.  She has experience teaching elementary and middle school grades in both Illinois and Arizona.  In Episode 26, she and Pat discuss their experiences in Arizona, and how teachers can survive and cope with the challenges of the first year in the classroom.  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

We've reached the quarter century mark!  This week marks the launch of a special series within the burgeoning School Appropriate Extended Universe, in which I break down the factors influencing my career as a teacher.  UP FIRST: A deep dive into the effect that a certain stealth action game from an earlier generation, and how some of the game's core ideas have influenced me throughout my career.  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer. (Konami)