Sep 15, 202630 minS6
As a new school year begins, educators often feel pressure to do more, achieve more, and raise the bar once again. In this season premiere of Middle School Walk and Talk , hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire...
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Middle School Walk & Talk
Hosted by Association for Middle Level Education · education · EN-US
About this Podcast:
A podcast series offering heart, hope, and health to members of our middle school communities. Hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire model wellness as they walk and talk while recording each episode. Listeners are encouraged to take a walk, too, as they listen to discussions on self-care, student well-being, school culture, and more. Middle School Walk and Talk is designed to support the concepts found in the book, The Successful Middle School: This We Believe, and is a production of the Association for Middle Level Education. For more information, visit www.amle.org.
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What is Middle School Walk & Talk about?
A podcast series offering heart, hope, and health to members of our middle school communities. Hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire model wellness as they walk and talk while recording each episode. Listeners are encouraged to take a walk, too, as they listen to discussions on self-care, student well-being, school culture, and more.
What has Middle School Walk & Talk covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Taking a Fresh Look at What Matters Most in the New School Year" (15 September 2026, 30 minutes), "Perfectly Prepared for Imperfect Systems with Guest Rashad Anderson" (5 May 2026, 16 minutes), and "Perfectly Prepared for Imperfect Systems with Guest Rashad Anderson" (5 May 2026, 16 minutes).
How often does Middle School Walk & Talk publish?
Middle School Walk & Talk publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 74 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Middle School Walk & Talk?
Booking probability for Middle School Walk & Talk is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Middle School Walk & Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Middle School Walk & Talk's contact route on record: public web form.
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The strongest fits for Middle School Walk & Talk are Schools (K-12). Middle School Walk & Talk has an education audience.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #14
Perfectly Prepared for Imperfect Systems with Guest Rashad Anderson
May 5, 202616 minS5In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk , co-hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire chat with Dr. Rashad Anderson, professor at Metropolitan State University and leader of the Call Me Mr. Teacher Leadership...
Middle School Walk & Talk
Perfectly Prepared for Imperfect Systems with Guest Rashad Anderson
May 5, 202616 minIn this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk , co-hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire chat with Dr. Rashad Anderson, professor at Metropolitan State University and leader of the Call Me Mr. Teacher Leadership...
Episode #13
The Reframe: AI as a Support for Culturally Grounded Instruction with Guest Adam Whitaker
Apr 21, 202620 minS5In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk , hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire chat with Rising Star Presenter Adam Whitaker about how artificial intelligence can support culturally grounded instruction in...
Middle School Walk & Talk
Creating Neurodiversity Affirming Schools with Guest Emily Kircher Morris
Apr 14, 202619 minIn this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk , AMLE speaks with counselor, educator, and author Emily Kircher Morris about what it truly means to create neurodiversity affirming schools. Kircher Morris clarifies...
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Episode #11
The Art and Impact of Quality Questioning with Guest Connie Hamilton
Mar 31, 202618 minS5In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk , co-hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire chat with educator and author Connie Hamilton, known to many as the questioning guru, about how effective questioning can...
Middle School Walk & Talk
Kind of Obsessed with Executive Functioning with Guest Glenn Whitman
Mar 17, 202623 minIn this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire speak with Glenn Whitman, a history teacher and director of the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning at St. Andrew’s...
Episode #9
Exactly Where I Need to Be with Guest Vernicca Wynter
Mar 3, 202617 minS5In this episode of Middle School Walk & Talk, Vernicca Wynter, educational leader and leadership wellness expert, shares practical strategies for creating supportive, engaging school environments. She discusses ways...
Episode #5
Finding Your Voice Between the Echoes: A Student’s Reflection on Middle School with Guest Brody Cunningham
Feb 17, 202616 minS5In this very special episode of Middle School Walk & Talk, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire sit down with Brody Cunningham, a ninth grader from Georgia and the 2025 winner of AMLE’s Middle School Student Sound...
Episode #6
Do Schools Kill Curiosity? With Guest Braydon Giles
Feb 3, 202624 minS5In this episode of Middle School Walk & Talk, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire chat with Braydon Giles, Head of Middle School at St. John’s Anglican College in Brisbane, Australia, and Vice Chair of Adolescent...
Episode #6
Stop Asking Kids What They Want to Be When They Grow Up with Guest Julie Lammers
Jan 20, 202617 minS5In this episode of Middle School Walk & Talk , co-hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire chat with Julie Lammers, president and CEO of Britebound formerly, American Student Assistance, about why the middle grades are...
Episode #4
Middle School is a Lot Like the Hero’s Journey with Guest Chris Balme
Jan 6, 202619 minS5In this inspiring Middle School Walk & Talk episode, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire chat with educator and author Chris Balme, founder of Millennium School and Hakuba International School. Balme shares how...
Episode #7
AI for Creativity, Community, and Critical Thinking? Is it Possible? with Guest Jordan Mroziak
Dec 1, 202529 minS5Artificial intelligence is changing education, but how can it enhance learning without replacing the human touch? In this episode of Middle School Walk & Talk , Jordan Mroziak, educator, researcher, and AI literacy...
Episode #3
Dust Off the Mission: Building Trust and Accountability in Middle Schools with Guest Jen Cort
Sep 30, 202529 minS5In this episode of Middle School Walk & Talk , hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire welcome Jen Cort, a seasoned educator, administrator, counselor, and incoming head of school, to discuss fostering healthy school...
Episode #2
Mess Up, Own Up, Rise Up: Navigating the New Middle Schooler with Guest Jack Berckemeyer
Aug 26, 202526 minS5In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk , hosts Jessica McGuire and Phyllis Fagell sit down with middle level education expert Jack Berckemeyer to discuss the evolving behaviors of young adolescents. Jack shares...
Episode #1
Keep It Simple Stupid: Intentionality and Empathy for the New School Year
Jul 29, 202529 minS5In this back-to-school episode of Middle School Walk & Talk, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire share their reflections and strategies for starting the 2025 school year with intentionality. They discuss the...
Episode #31
Why Don't We Just Ask Them? A Conversation about the Modern Middle School Experience with Real Middle School Students
Jun 10, 202524 minS4In this episode of the Middle School Walk & Talk podcast, AMLE CEO Stephanie Simpson guest hosts a vibrant conversation with five finalists from the 2025 Middle School Student Sound Off Contest, exploring what it’s like...
Episode #30
"Start with the End in Mind" - The 2024-2025 Year in Review
May 19, 202521 minS4In this final episode of the school year, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire reflect on key themes from the school year, sharing insights from their experiences in Washington, DC, and Wyoming. They discuss the...
Episode #28
Not Just a Piece of Them, The Whole of Them with guest Kwame Sarfo-Mensah
Apr 28, 202536 minS4In this episode of the Middle School Walk & Talk podcast, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire welcome Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, a seasoned educator and consultant, to discuss his new book, Learning to Relearn: Supporting...
Episode #27
Ditching "Divide and Conquer": A Refreshing Blueprint for Middle School Leadership with Guests Bryan Rickert and Katie Laird
Apr 7, 202527 minS4In this episode of the Middle School Walk and Talk podcast, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire sit down with Brian Rickert and Katie Laird, a dynamic principal + assistant principal duo from Trumbull, Connecticut...
Recent guests
Recent guests on Middle School Walk & Talk. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
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Emily Kircher-Morris
mental health professional, neurodiversity advocate, podcast host, Neurodiversity University
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Chris Balme
educator and author of "Finding the Magic in Middle School", Hakuba International School
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Phyllis Fagell
licensed clinical professional counselor, certified professional school counselor, author and journalist, Sheridan School
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Annie Johnson
president of SUDA at The University of Sydney, Sydney University Dental Association
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