LAYOUT:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:55 Discussing Divisive Topics in the Classroom

02:29 Navigating Political Discourse

04:18 Teaching Civil Dialogue

09:58 Encouraging Empathy and Argumentation

14:54 Handling Classroom Challenges

19:24 Final Takeaways and Conclusion

GUESTS ON EPISODE:

• John Brumbaugh - History Teacher, Davis School District
• Adam Sturm - History Teacher, Davis School District

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Connect with Adam Sturm
  • Email: adsturm@dsdmail.net
• Constitution 101 Course by National Constitution Center - The Constitution 101 course provides learners of all ages with a basic understanding of the Constitution’s text, history, structure, and case law. Drawing on primary source documents, learners will study the historical and philosophical foundations of America’s founding principles from a range of diverse voices. Participants will also learn how to think like constitutional lawyers—cultivating the skills necessary to analyze constitutional questions. Each module includes primary source readings, landmark Supreme Court cases, and Interactive Constitution essays. This course is entirely self-paced, so you can complete it on your schedule.

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

LAYOUT:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions

01:28 Podcast Format and Today's Topic

02:34 Building Relationships of Trust

05:53 Building a Community in Schools

07:25 Transitioning from Classroom to Leadership

13:56 Vision and Mission in Schools

18:45 Distributive Leadership and Teacher Empowerment

21:57 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

26:06 Closing Remarks and Podcast Information

GUESTS ON EPISODE:

• Sean Thorpe - Instructional Coach, Granite School District
• Emily Wilson - Assistant Administrator, Canyons School District

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Connect with Sean Thorpe
  • Twitter/X: @thethorpians
• Connect with Emily Wilson
  • Email: emewillson@gmail.comant Administrator, Navigator Pointe Academy

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

LAYOUT:

• 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introductions
• 02:46 Exploring the Concept of Belonging
• 04:33 Building Community in the Classroom
• 08:45 Practical Strategies for Fostering Belonging
• 19:11 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
• 25:10 Conclusion and Podcast Information

GUESTS ON EPISODE:

• Alaina Marti - Social Studies Teacher, Salt Lake School District
• Brenda Straley - CTE Teacher, Jordan School District

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Connect with Brenda Straely
  • Instagram: @jatc_teachereducation
  • Instagram: @jatc.behavioralhealth

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

LAYOUT:

• 6 Min Introduction
• 17 Min The Heart of the Conversation
• 3 Min Conclusion - Reflection and Outro

GUESTS ON EPISODE:

• Michelle Smith - ELA Teacher, Davis School District, Executive Board Member of the Davis Education Association
• Fatai Tu'ifua, Ms. Fatai - Elementary Teacher, Canyons School District, 2024 Teacher of the Year for East Midvale Elementary

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Connect with Michelle Smith
  • Email: smdenmic@yahoo.com
• Connect with Ms. Fatai
  • Email: fatai88tuifua@gmail.com

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

LAYOUT:

• 5 Min Intro and Info Drop
• 20 Min The Heart of the Conversation
• 5 Min Conclusion - Banter, Outro

GUESTS ON EPISODE:

• Chad Warnick - CTE Teacher, Millard School District, and 2023 Utah Teacher of the Year.
• Cole Wilkes - Elementary/Middle School Teacher, Davis School District, 2023 Best of Davis Award

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Connect with Chad Warnick
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-warnick-337b0374/
• Connect with Cole Wilkes
  • YouTube: Behind the Bowtie - www.youtube.com/@ColeWilkes
  • Instagram: @coletrainwilkes

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

LAYOUT:

• Intro & Info Drop - First 5 minutes
• Main Chat - Next 15.5 minutes
• Reflections & Outro - Last 4.5 minutes

GUESTS ON EPISODE:

• Kelbie Jackson - Instructional Coach, Box Elder School District

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Connect with Kelbie Jackson
  • X: https://twitter.com/KJackson713
  • Instagram: @hey.mrs.jackson

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

LAYOUT:

• Introductions, Bios for Zain Ali and Charm Hopkins 0:00 - 3:16
• Main Chat 36 Minutes
  • Zain’s Back Story Experience with Instacart and Y Combinator 3:27 - 8:32
  • Charm Perspective of Zain’s Story 9:04 - 10:56
  • Charm’s Reader’s Digest of her Teaching Story 11:50 - 15:05
  • Charms Loves and Challenges with Education 15:11 - 17:45
  • Zain’s Move to Northern California, AOL Instant Messenger 18:00 - 21:18
  • Zain & Charm’s Book Cover Creation and FBLA 21:37 - 28:48
  • Zain's work with Hope Street Group and creation of the HopeST app 28:49 - 33:59
  • Charm’s Experience with HopeST app 34:03 - 37:43
  • How to get the HopeST app 37:43 - 39:15
• Wrap-Up 39:15 - 39:54

GUESTS ON EPISODE:

• Zain Ali - Design Director, Hope Street Group
• Charm Hopkins - CTE Advisor, Sutter Union High School and Hope Street Group Education Partner

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Contact Zain Ali - zain@hopestreetgroup.org
  • X: twitter.com/zainali
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainali/
• Contact Charm Hopkins - charm@hopestreetgroup.org
  • X: https://twitter.com/HSG_UT
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/utah-teacher-fellows/
• Hope Street Group Website - https://hopestreetgroup.org/
• Contact about implementing the HopeST app in your school - outreach@hopestreetgroup.org
• Get the App - Go to the Apple Store and search for HopeST. Your personalized career discovery platform is designed for students. We're here to guide you through the maze of career options and help you find your dream job. Preparing students for future work with AI.
• Y Combinator gives start-ups an advantage. Check it out here - https://www.ycombinator.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

Layout:

Beginning 6 Minutes - Intro, UCET/UELMA Conference, Shout out to Kelli Cannon

The Next 34 Minutes - The Heart of the Conversation with Career Tech Students

The last 4 Minutes - Reflection, Takeaways, Thank-Up to UEN, and Wrap-up

Guests on Episode:

Students from Career Tech High School, St. George, Utah.

• Abby Cox, Junior, aspiring Secondary History Teacher
• Mikylee (Kylee) Goldsberry, Junior, aspiring Special Education Teacher
• Ashley Guevara Sanchez, Junior, aspiring Elementary Teacher (2nd grade)
• Alejandra Alcalá, Junior, aspiring Elementary Teacher (3rd grade)
• Kyah Brown, Junior, Secondary History Teacher
• Lyla Mecham, Junior, aspiring Special Education Teacher (Elementary)
• Maci Callister, Junior, aspiring Elementary Teacher
• London Brown, Junior, aspiring Secondary History Teacher
• Emily Birch, Sophomore, aspiring Elementary Teacher.
• Joseph Butterfield, Sophomore, aspiring Elementary Teacher.

Additional Resources:

Check out Career Tech High School, in St. George, Utah.

Check out the Utah Coalition for Educational Technology (UCET) website.

Check out the Utah Educational Library Media Association (UELMA) website.

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)