Hosted by John Schembari · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 140 episodes
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In this podcast, we will engage in conversation with educators providing insight on best-in-class K-12 curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
John Schembari hosts Have a Life Teaching, a education show with 140 episodes published.
This week I'm joined by Dr. Cinde Lock , Head of School at Pickering College and author of Connections, Academics & Purpose , to explore why traditional testing isn't enough and what schools can do instead. We discuss: W
What does effective explicit instruction actually look like—and when should teachers move beyond it? In this episode, Dr. John Schembari sits down with Australian instructional coach Brendan Lee, founder of Knowledge for
Why are boys disciplined more frequently than girls beginning as early as preschool? Why are boys of color disproportionately affected by school discipline? And how can educators support boys in developing healthy, posit
Rural schools educate nearly one-third of America's public school students, yet they are often underrepresented in national conversations about education policy, innovation, and school improvement. In this episode of Hav
In this episode, John Schembari speaks with Becca Silver about the real causes of resistance in schools and how leaders can respond more effectively. Becca shares her Catalyst Mindsets framework, explains why resistance
In this episode of Have a Life Teaching , I sit down with Starr Sackstein, Michael McDowell, and Alexandra Laing, co-creators of Actionable Assessment , to unpack one of the most pressing instructional questions teachers
In this episode of Have a Life Teaching , I sit down with Charlotte Dungan, Chief Learning Officer at the Mark Cuban Foundation, to explore what meaningful AI education actually looks like in K-12. We unpack: • What effe
In this episode of Have a Life Teaching, John Schembari speaks with Musical IQ leaders Philip Gillette and James Soler about how music can become a bridge to culture, identity, collaboration, and deeper learning. The con
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. William DeJean, CEO of Unleash Learning, to unpack a reality many school leaders are feeling but struggling to name: we’re in an era of overwhelm . We explore why traditional approach
In this episode, we explore one of the most debated questions in literacy instruction: 👉 Should students read grade-level texts or texts matched to their ability? Joined by Dr. Noreen Bunt, we unpack: Why grade-level te
International Schools: What Educators Need to Know Summary: What is it really like to teach in an international school? This episode explores the realities—opportunities, challenges, and misconceptions—of working abroad
In this episode, I’m joined by Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, authors of Lead It Like Lasso , to explore what school leaders can learn from Ted Lasso . We discuss leadership archetypes, building authentic school cult
In this episode of Have a Life Teaching , we explore what it really means to prepare students for a future shaped by rapidly evolving technology. While tools like flight simulation may seem niche, the deeper conversation
In this episode, I’m joined by Mariya Gluzman to explore how educators can use Notebook LM to support—not replace—student thinking . We discuss how AI is shifting instruction from product to process, and how tools like N
Leadership Isn’t About the Idea as much as It’s About the Decision Most leaders have great ideas. The difference? Execution lives in the shadow between idea and reality. In this podcast episode, we speak with Norman Hunt
What can crossword puzzles teach us about learning? In this episode of the Have a Life Teaching Podcast , I speak with crossword constructor and social scientist Natan Last, author of Across the Universe: The Past, Prese
In this episode of the Have a Life Teaching Podcast, John speaks with Dr. Danita Grissom and Dr. Vicki Kelner, co-authors of High Five to Thrive: Five Proven Practices to Unleash Your Passion for Teaching . The conversat
In this episode of Have a Life Teaching Podcast , John sits down with Jeff Riley , former Commissioner of Education for Massachusetts and current Executive Director of Day of AI , a nonprofit initiative launched out of M
Anyone who has stepped into a K–5 classroom knows this truth: kids need to move. But they also need strong math foundations. So how do we do both—without sacrificing rigor? In this episode, I sit down with Suzy Koontz, C
What can the costume designer behind Raiders of the Lost Ark and Michael Jackson’s Thriller teach educators? A lot. In this episode, Dr. Deborah Landis, UCLA professor and legendary Hollywood costume designer (also behin
Becca Silver
CEO and founder · The Whole Educator
1 appearance on this show
Starr Sackstein
3 appearances on this show
Michael McDowell
Demo-tainer
2 appearances on this show
Craig Randall
former principal, counselor, author of Trust-Based Observations · Trust Based Observations
1 appearance on this show
Nick Coniglio
Lead It Like Lasso
1 appearance on this show
Marnie Stockman
Co-Host/Co-Writer of “Lead it Like Lasso” · Lead It Like Lasso
1 appearance on this show
Natan Last
1 appearance on this show
Darrin Peppard
leadership expert, author, host of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast
1 appearance on this show
Amy Wallace
Vice Captain
1 appearance on this show
Nick Jackson
Interdiction Officer and Instructor · Neighborhood Ventures Podcast
1 appearance on this show
Alfie Kohn
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Carmen Bell-Ross
Dr. · SP Grace
1 appearance on this show
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