My BAD

Our guest is famous for his social experiments with students. Most are very enlightening, but today he's talking about one that was an epic fail. Follow: @NicholasFerroni @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Nicholas Ferroni is a revered high school teacher who mentors his diverse students with deep personal commitment and care. Nick was recognized as one of the "Most Influential Educators in America," as well as named "Upstander of the Year" by the HRC.

How I learned that sometimes the lesson plans and grades just don't matter. Follow: @rocket_116 @mgcjusa @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Bonnie K. Curran, M.S. is a Library Media Specialist Richboro Middle School, Bucks County, Pennsylvania and is in her 15th year of teaching the middle-level student. Mike Curran is a professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Rider University and served as a classroom teacher and department chair in New Jersey public schools. He has served as a supervisor, bureau manager, and interim assistant commissioner for the New Jersey Department of Education.

Why are many of us who work in education so hard on ourselves? Today's episode may provide some clues and solutions. Follow: @teresagross625 @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Teresa Gross and is currently a Middle School Literacy Teacher in Rochester, New York. She strives every day to find a healthy balance between fitness, work and my personal life.

Some talk about cognitive load, others just say there's too much happening at the same time. The big takeaway is, when presenting, less is more. Follow: @ClaudioZavalaJr @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Claudio Zavala began his 20+ year educational career in California before moving to Texas. He has a passion for integrating technology into classroom and preparing all with 21st century skills.

My student dug in her heels. I dug in mine. I learned a powerful lesson. Follow: @jmattmiller @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Matt Miller is a Spanish teacher at Turkey Run High School. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. Matt is a Google Certified Teacher, PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator and Bammy! Awards nominee. He writes at the Ditch That Textbook blog about using technology and creative ideas in teaching. Reach him at matt@DitchThatTextbook.com.

Growth demands honesty with others and ourselves. I learned this the hard way. Follow: @Glennr1809 @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Glenn Robbins is a Lead Learner/Designer @NCSNJ. Husband&Father. Ed.D Student. Organizer of Edcamps, @njpaecet2 & Ss led EdCamp period. 2015 MS Bammy Edu Voice Award.

I went from focusing on compliance to letting go and I saw my students' passion and creativity soar. Follow: @mraspinall @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Brian Aspinall is a thought leader with regards to computational thinking, STEM and the integration of coding into classrooms. He has given three TEDx Talks on education reform.

I went from focusing on compliance to letting go and I saw my students' passion and creativity soar. Follow: @mraspinall @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Brian Aspinall is a thought leader with regards to computational thinking, STEM and the integration of coding into classrooms. He has given three TEDx Talks on education reform.

I'm passionate about preparing my students for the real world, but at times I go too far and will probably continue. Follow: @Frankstep1 @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Frank Stepnowski is a 25 year English teacher and three (soon to be four) time published author. He's taught everything from special education to gifted & talented from the 9th to 12th grade levels. His books are Why Are All the Good Teachers Crazy, S.C.R.E.W.E.D., An Educational Fairytale, Teaching Sucks, But We Love It (a little insight into the profession you THINK you know,) and Why Are All the Good Teachers Angry.

I was optimistic, sure, and a bit too confident, but I learned how to fail forward. Follow: @jcorippo @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Jon Corippo is the Director of Academic Innovation for CUE, leading CUE's professional learning throughout California and Nevada. He is the creator of the CUE Rock Star Camp Series.

Many of us who aspire to be great educators have role models. I studied my role model intensely and tried to emulate his school leadership. Why did this approach fail? Follow: @PrincipalKafele @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Award-winning educator Baruti Kafele is a leading keynote speaker and best-selling author. His books include Motivating Black Males to Succeed in School and in Life, The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence, and The Teacher 50: Critical Questions for Inspiring Classroom Excellence.

I was a traditional school leader focused on control, compliance, and rules. I was against everything that I now champion. Follow: @E_Sheninger @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Eric Sheninger is an award-winning principal at New Milford High School in Bergen County, NJ, a speaker, and author of Leadership for Principals Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. He blogs at “A Principal's Reflections.”

None of us wants to see ourselves as biased, judgmental, so what can we do when we come face to face with our own shortcomings? Follow: @eduflack @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Patrick Riccards is a father and author of Dadprovement. He is the chief communications and strategy officer for the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. He is CEO and blogger for Eduflack, as well as a partner in Collaborative Communications Group.

I said "no" to a student and later realized I should have said yes. The experience changed my teaching. Follow: @focus2achieve @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Oskar Cymerman is a Chemistry and Principles of Engineering Teacher at Woodbury High School in the Twin Cities Metro Area, MN. He frequently blogs about brain-based approaches to learning and classroom design, in addition to starting the "Starbucks My Classroom Project" and #StarbucksMyRoom.

Fear of being judged prevented me from reaching out and getting help from my peers. Follow: @RusulAlrubail @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Rusul Alrubail is an educator in residence at Design Cofounders. She is a co-creator of The Writing Project, an essay writing app for students currently in Beta. She is also an Edutopia blogger and an editor at Medium's largest publication on Education: The Synapse.