How To Turn Passive Lessons Into Active, Vibrant Learning
If your students can repeat your notes today but forget them next week, the problem might not be your content, it might be the learning experience. We talk through the difference between passive learning and active learning (sometimes called vibrant learning), and why even small shifts toward student interaction can dramatically improve retention, motivation, and classroom energy. I share how active learning puts students in the driver’s seat while we still guide the route, and why that balan...
21 Aug 2026
What If Bloom’s Taxonomy Was Built For You
Bloom’s Taxonomy is everywhere in teacher training and instructional design, but most of us use it like a generic checklist. We wanted something better: a version that actually sounds like our discipline, reflects our students, and makes learning objectives and assessments line up without guesswork. In addition to listening to this podcast episode, get a FREE Google Doc guide (and Canva Template) to build your own (Click Here!). We start by going back to the basics and doing a quick audit o...
28 Jul 2026
Summer Sunday Scaries For Teachers — Start the Year Calm with Faith-Centered Strategies
That weird mix of calm and creeping dread in late summer can hit even the teachers who truly love their jobs. As the school year gets closer, old memories of tough student situations, endless to do lists, and emotional exhaustion can start playing on repeat. I want a different start for you this year: one that feels spiritually grounded, emotionally prepared, and realistic about the challenges ahead. I share four faith based strategies you can practice daily to lower teacher anxiety an...
28 Jul 2026
A Back To School Blueprint For Instructional Coaches And Designers
I share a back to school mindset shift for instructional coaches and instructional designers who feel pulled into constant urgency. I lay out practical ways to define our role, streamline support systems, and design professional development that leads to real change. shifting from reactive work to proactive planning clarifying our role so educators use support with trust building strong relationships as the bridge between teams using welcome emails, onboarding, and a coac...
28 Jul 2026
AI Can Help Your Classroom If You Lead It Well
AI is everywhere in education right now, and the hardest part isn’t finding a tool. It’s knowing how to respond when students use it in ways that undercut learning, and how to redesign instruction so it actually strengthens skills instead of replacing them. We take a clear-eyed look at the positives and negatives of artificial intelligence in the classroom, then focus on what teachers and instructional designers can do next. I walk through practical, time-saving uses for educators, includin...
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