Social Studies

Joe is back in his childhood home this week visiting the H.B.I.C  herself, his mom, FRAN! In this episode Fran gives all the hot gos on her picks for ABC's The Bachelor, Joe confesses to almost being arrested in college AND Fran discusses exactly why when you two time her..."Yer dead to me!"

Mama Fran spills all the family tea this week. Joe & Fran discuss family pranks, and the trouble Joe(y) used to get in when he was a kid. Uh Oh!

This Study Hall Podcast takes a slightly different approach as Joe and Mama Franny discuss the season finale of the Bachelorette, Fran's experience at the live taping of The Bachelorette & what is the actual definition of cheating?

This episode of Study Hall w/ Mr. D took place during a Q&A session for the Iowa Reading Convention @ Iowa State University.

An incredible full circle experience at my alma mater, Central Michigan University. Take a listen as educators (and some non educators) from various experience levels ask critical questions about the field. Questions include: -Using humor in the classroom -How to follow your passion -Behavior Management -Becoming “Mr.D” -Travel & Teaching -Balancing teaching & 2nd jobs -Many more!

The fact that kindergarteners have only been alive on this earth for a total of FIVE years will either scare the hell out of you or intrigue you to the point of wanting to spend your Monday through Friday with them. Greg Smedley-Warren, aka Kindergarten Smorgasbord, is THE guru of Kinder and very well know for his online presence. Take a listen to hear his hilarious moments, advice, tips and trips and SO much more!

WELCOME TO SEASON TWO! To kick off the start of the season we bring to you the absolutely fascinating, art teacher extraordinaire, Cassie Stephens! (@cassie_stephenz) Cassie’s 20 years experience as an art educator is apparent from the very start of our conversation. She simply oozes authenticity and creativity. Here is a woman who knows who she is and is confident with her goals.

Brittany Sinitch aka @fivefootoneteacher might be tiny, but her personality is anything but small. Her take on resilience comes from the fact that she is a teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglass High School in Parkland Florida, where a tragic school shooting took place in February of 2018. Listen to her as she talks about the importance of putting students emotional well-being FIRST at all costs.

Dual Language Learning with Dual Language guru and overall language learner advocate, Dr. José Medina

Mr.D and long time Kindergarten teacher and social studies curriculum guru LeNesha Tabb talk about the pros and cons of teaching 5 year olds, being stranded in an airport together for three days, balancing family and career and everyday teacher life.

Episode 2 features my very good friend, and Ellen Show brother, Mr. Michael Bonner. It was so great to catch up with Bonner to talk about our experiences on the show, technology in education, Michael’s book “Get Up or Give Up,” and so so SO much more.

Joe sits down with the extremely entertaining @swdreamteam5. They are a team of 5, fifth grade teachers from Indiana who are sweeping instagram by storm with their highly engaging teaching style.