A podcast exploring practical strategies, leadership, technology integration, and real-world insights for educators.
No Name Paper: A Teacher Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Meghan Wells
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A podcast exploring practical strategies, leadership, technology integration, and real-world insights for educators.
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Recent Episodes
July 10, 2026
227: From Innovation to 5th Gradewith Alex Valencic
<p><strong>Episode 227: From Innovation to 5th Grade: What Actually Translates</strong></p><p>We talk a lot about innovation in education.<br>We talk about best practices.<br>We talk about professional development, systems, and big ideas.</p><p>But what happens when you go back to the classroom?</p><p>In this episode, Meghan sits down with returning guest Alex Valencic—former Director of Innovation—who is heading back into a 5th grade classroom after years at the district level.</p><p>This conversation gets real about what actually translates from PD and edtech… and what doesn’t.</p><p>From book recommendations to bad PD experiences to the reality of teaching all subjects again, Alex shares what he’s bringing with him—and what he’s leaving behind.</p><ul><li>The shift from district leadership back to a self-contained 5th grade classroom</li><li>Why relationships—not roles—are at the center of good teaching</li><li>What makes professional development actually worth teachers’ time</li><li>The biggest mistakes PD providers make (and why teachers feel it immediately)</li><li>Why “just talking” in PLCs isn’t the same as real collaboration</li><li>How to bring student voice and inquiry into everyday learning</li><li>What teachers can realistically implement right away—and what’s just noise</li></ul><p>Alex shares several go-to reads for educators:</p><ul><li>The Ball – Todd Whitaker</li><li>Lead From Where You Are – Joe Sanfelippo</li><li>Teach Better – (Teach Better Team)</li><li>Flag: An American Biography – (non-education pick, but highly recommended)</li></ul><p>Alex reacts to common PD practices and book trends—calling out what actually impacts teaching and what needs to be “taken out back and buried.”</p><p>Spoiler:<br>👉 No follow-up PD? Gone.<br>👉 Practical strategies you can use tomorrow? Keep it.</p><ul><li>“Don’t just tell us why—show us how.”</li><li>Teachers don’t need more information—they need <strong>usable application</strong></li><li>Not all collaboration is real collaboration</li><li>Innovation only matters if it holds up with actual students</li></ul><p>Alex Valencic is an educator, speaker, and lifelong learner known for his work in instructional innovation and professional learning. After serving as a Director of Innovation, he is returning to the classroom to teach 5th grade—bringing years of systems-level experience back to students.</p><p>Find Alex on social media by searching <strong>Alex T. Valencic</strong><br>(look for the bow tie 👀)</p><p>🔑 In This Episode, We Discuss:📚 Book Talk Highlights🎲 Game: “Use It or Lose It”💬 Standout Takeaways👤 About Our Guest🔗 Connect with Alex</p><p><br></p>
July 3, 2026
226 (Replay): Teacher PD That Actually Sticks with Andrea Bitner
<p> Episode 226 (Replay): Teacher PD That Actually Sticks with Andrea Bitner</p><p>📅 Originally recorded April 2025</p><p>Let’s be honest—most professional development doesn’t stick.</p><p>In this replay episode, Meghan sits down with Andrea Bitner to talk about what actually makes professional learning meaningful—and why so many PD experiences fail to translate into real classroom impact.</p><p>This conversation moves beyond “good ideas” and into what teachers really need: practical strategies, usable frameworks, and systems that support implementation—not just inspiration.</p><ul><li>Why so much professional development feels <strong>memorable—but not meaningful</strong></li><li>What makes a PD book or session actually <strong>change classroom practice</strong></li><li>The gap between <strong>learning something and implementing it</strong></li><li>How to move from <strong>ideas → action</strong> in your teaching</li><li>Why teacher time and capacity must be considered in PD design</li><li>The role of <strong>accountability and follow-up</strong> in professional learning</li><li>How to evaluate whether a resource is worth your time</li><li>The importance of <strong>teacher voice and real classroom context</strong> in PD</li></ul><p>Professional development only works if something actually changes afterward.</p><ul><li>“Memorable doesn’t mean meaningful.”</li><li>“If nothing changes after the learning, it wasn’t effective PD.”</li><li>“It’s not about how much you consume—it’s about what you use.”</li></ul><p>Andrea weighs in on common PD experiences:</p><ul><li>A PD session with no follow-up → <strong>Lose It</strong></li><li>Books written by current teachers → <strong>Use It</strong></li><li>A strategy you can implement tomorrow → <strong>Use It</strong></li><li>PD that feels inspiring but vague → <strong>Lose It</strong></li><li>Book studies with accountability → <strong>Use It</strong></li><li>Full system overhauls with no support → <strong>Lose It</strong></li></ul><p>👉 The takeaway:<br><strong>If it doesn’t translate to action, it doesn’t matter.</strong></p><ul><li>Choose one idea—and <strong>actually implement it</strong></li><li>Build a simple system for trying and reflecting on new strategies</li><li>Revisit PD resources instead of constantly consuming new ones</li><li>Prioritize <strong>practical, classroom-ready ideas</strong></li><li>Advocate for PD that includes <strong>time to plan and apply</strong></li></ul><p>If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the “must-read” books and strategies:</p><p>👉 You don’t need more ideas.<br>👉 You need time, clarity, and support to use the ones you already have.</p><p>Andrea Bitner is an educator and professional learning advocate focused on helping teachers turn ideas into action. Her work centers on making PD more meaningful, practical, and sustainable for real classrooms.</p><p><strong>No Name Paper: A Teacher Podcast</strong><br>Where teaching is more than one size fits all.</p><p>✨ In This Episode, We Discuss:🧠 The Big Idea🔥 Mic Drop Moments🎲 Featured Segment: Use It or Lose It (PD Edition)⚡ Real Moves You Can Use Tomorrow❤️ For Teachers Right Now🔗 About Our Guest🎙️ About the Podcast</p>
June 26, 2026
225: Learning, Imagination, and the Limits of “Innovation” with Jon Madian
<p>Episode 225: Learning, Imagination, and the Limits of “Innovation” with Jon Madian</p><p>What if the problem in education isn’t a lack of innovation—but a misunderstanding of learning itself?</p><p>In this episode, Meghan sits down with Jon Madian—author, psychotherapist, and longtime innovator in educational technology—to explore the intersection of imagination, identity, and instructional design.</p><p>From early work in the 1980s developing educational software to launching the Artist-in-Residence Reading Project in LAUSD, Jon brings a perspective rooted in creativity, psychology, and systems thinking.</p><p>This conversation challenges traditional models of teaching and learning—and asks what it would take to truly design education around the learner, not just the content.</p><ul><li>The origins of the <strong>Artist-in-Residence Reading Project</strong> and its impact on student engagement Untitled - June 26, 2026.txt</li><li>Why <strong>artists inspire expression</strong> while traditional systems often focus on compliance</li><li>The concept of a <strong>Learning Genome</strong> and how it differs from surface-level personalization</li><li>Why two students with the same outcome may need completely different instructional approaches Untitled - June 26, 2026.txt</li><li>The role of <strong>imagination, identity, and voice</strong> in learning</li><li>How AI is accelerating creative and conceptual work in education</li><li>Why education often focuses on <strong>filling the bucket instead of lighting the fire</strong> Untitled - June 26, 2026.txt</li><li>The importance of <strong>social learning, conversation, and belonging</strong></li><li>Why motivation struggles may be tied to how learning environments are designed</li><li>How classrooms could function as <strong>curriculum design studios</strong> instead of content delivery spaces</li></ul><p>Education should not just deliver knowledge—<br>it should help learners discover meaning, identity, and voice through the process of learning.</p><ul><li>“The difference between artists and teachers is that artists inspire expression.” Untitled - June 26, 2026.txt</li><li>“We’ve been filling the bucket instead of lighting the fire.” Untitled - June 26, 2026.txt</li><li>“The opposite of a profound truth is another profound truth.” Untitled - June 26, 2026.txt</li><li>“All knowledge is built on psychology.” Untitled - June 26, 2026.txt</li></ul><p>Jon weighs in on current trends in education:</p><ul><li>Personalized learning platforms → <strong>Depends on design (Innovation or Illusion)</strong></li><li>AI-generated lessons → <strong>Innovation</strong></li><li>Adaptive assessment tools → <strong>Potentially Innovative</strong></li><li>Teacher-designed systems → <strong>Innovation (with time and support)</strong></li><li>Data dashboards → <strong>Mixed—can be misleading</strong></li><li>Open-source curriculum → <strong>Innovation (underutilized)</strong></li></ul><p>👉 The takeaway:<br><strong>Technology isn’t the solution—design is.</strong></p><ul><li>Create space for <strong>student voice and expression</strong></li><li>Shift from content delivery → <strong>idea exploration and discussion</strong></li><li>Use questioning to deepen thinking—not just check for answers</li><li>Build learning experiences that are <strong>social, not isolated</strong></li><li>Focus on <strong>meaning and relevance</strong>, not just coverage</li></ul><p>If students aren’t engaged, it may not be about motivation—<br>it may be about how learning is being designed.</p><ul><li>LinkedIn</li><li>Heartbeat Learning (in development)</li></ul><p><strong>No Name Paper: A Teacher Podcast</strong><br>Where teaching is more than one size fits all.</p><p>✨ In This Episode, We Discuss:🧠 The Big Idea🔥 Mic Drop Moments🎲 Featured Segment: Innovation or Illusion?⚡ Real Moves You Can Use Tomorrow❤️ A Final Thought🔗 Connect with Jon Madian🎙️ About the Podcast</p>
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