Middle School Walk & Talk

About Middle School Walk & Talk

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.

Publisher

Association for Middle Level Education

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Nov 2020

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

74 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Off the Cuff with AMLE CEO Chris Woodside

   Get to know AMLE’s new CEO, Chris Woodside, in the latest episode of Middle School Walk & Talk. From his own formative middle school memories to his new role as a middle school parent, Chris shares what fuels his passion for this work and his vision for strengthening AMLE’s voice in advocacy and building partnerships. Tune in for a candid, foreward-looking conversation about AMLE’s role in bringing middle school communities together to support each other with a shared vision of success. M...

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Taking a Fresh Look at What Matters Most in the New School Year

   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 explore how educators can balance ambition with well-being, let go of guilt, and align their priorities with their current season of life. From avoiding the "achievement trap" to recognizing big, small, and invisible wins, the conversation offers practical strategies for sustaining jo...

3. 

   5 May 2026

   Perfectly Prepared for Imperfect Systems with Guest Rashad Anderson

   In 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 Program, discussing how intentional teacher preparation, mentoring, and a focus on student strengths can transform school culture. He explores the challenges facing Black male students and teachers, shares practical strategies for building high-impact mentoring programs, and emphas...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

19 ratings

Spotify

4.3 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

42

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

75

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