
40: Season 2 Reflection
Cody and Dave sit down and reflect on season 2 and 2 years of making Authentic Educators.

Hosted by David Brown and Cody Crooke · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 41 episodes
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A podcast for teachers, by teachers, about best lessons, favorite classroom moments, and strategies you can use today. Email us at Authenticedpod@gmail.com if you have an idea to share!Find us on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthenticEducatorsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentic-educators/id1815115555Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TRIsn6QxZlFHGaJLaqYSA?si=8c7f29cf5ef1442f
David Brown and Cody Crooke hosts Authentic Educators, a education show with 41 episodes published.

Cody and Dave sit down and reflect on season 2 and 2 years of making Authentic Educators.

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On this episode of Authentic Educators, Cody and Dave sit down with Anthony Scornaienchi, a Health and Physical Education teacher who brings a powerful mindset shift to both the classroom and everyday life. Anthony share

Are students struggling to engage or manage their emotions in class? In this episode of Authentic Educators, Cody and Dave sit down with Anthony Benvenuto, who brings 14 years of experience teaching special education in

We’re wired for connection—belonging isn’t just a nice idea; it’s a fundamental human need. When people feel seen and heard, every part of life improves.. In this episode, Cody and Dave are joined by Dr. Maggie Broderick

Many children learn to read, play instruments, or study a second language at a young age—but what about chemistry? In this episode, Cody and Dave speak with Dr. Colleen Kelley, an educator whose life’s work is introducin

Teaching skills to students is relevant from kindergarten through medical school. In this episode, Dave and Cody were joined by Dr. Erin Guidice, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland and Direct

Dave and Cody break down two ridiculously simple classroom activities that somehow work incredibly well. One blends Simon Says with Spoons to keep students alert, competitive, and laughing, while reinforcing focus and li

In this episode, Cody shares how he opened the door for students to show their learning in meaningful, multidimensional ways. By encouraging students to make connections, create drawings tied to course content and key te

All it takes is one pivotal moment in a student’s life to inspire a lifetime of learning or a future vocation. In this episode of Authentic Educators, our guest is Dr. Ben Finio, the Lead Staff Scientist for Science Budd

What happens when service-learning stops being an “extra” and becomes the classroom? In this episode of Authentic Educators, we’re joined by Rory Pruess, an educator whose work bridges urban and suburban schools through

Classrooms are clearly not comedy shows - but what happens when teachers intentionally bring humor into the learning environment? Jeff Dubin has nearly 30 years of teaching experience. One of the many reasons his classro

Classrooms are clearly not comedy shows - but what happens when teachers intentionally bring humor into the learning environment? Jeff Dubin has nearly 30 years of teaching experience. One of the many reasons his classro

What happens when teachers put students in charge? Success? Chaos? In this episode, Cody shares a two-day lesson he uses with his 7th grade ELA class. He challenges each class period to function as a team to storyboard a

Much of what happens inside a classroom is the result of the opinions and demands of many stakeholders: governments, school boards, administration, and parents. Too often, the most important voices have little to no say—

Culture is where you’re from; it’s also what you create. Kayla Angstadt lives both of these truths—embracing her Pennsylvania Dutch roots while immersing herself in the vibrant culture of Costa Rica, where she founded Cr

Artificial intelligence is a topic that’s rapidly changing the world of education. In this episode of Authentic Educators, Dave and Cody are joined by Melissa Zonin and take a thoughtful look at the rise of artificial in

Most of the guests we have interviewed for Authentic Educators are decades into their professional careers. In this episode, Hannah Huddleson, an aspiring teacher shares with us the moments that made the biggest impacts

Trauma impacts not only how students learn but also how educators teach. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brooke Burgy, an instructional coach whose doctoral research focused on trauma-informed care and trauma-infor
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Mark O'Brien
founder and principal of O’Brien Communications Group · Carlow Educate Together
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Mark O’Brien
author of Crashing. I love you. Forgive me · Carlow Educate Together
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Maggie Broderick
academic program director of the Master of Arts in Social Emotional Learning · National University
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Dr Colleen Kelley
TEDx Speaker, Champion of Molecular Literacy, science and chemistry teacher, author, Army veteran · Kids Chemical Solutions
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