- 15
- Episodes
- 2020
- First episode
About WarriorEDU
A podcast for Warriors who want to do more for their kids and the colleagues who work with those kids.
- Publisher
- MCHS Warriors
- Category
- education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 29 Aug 2020
- Latest episode
- 11 Apr 2021
Latest episodes
15 episodes in the feed.
11 Apr 2021
Coach Niemic & Warrior Football
Join Leah and Jeff as we talk football during a pandemic with Coach Jon Niemic and the Student Captains of MCHS Football.
4 Apr 2021
"Why Still Teach French? with Andy Hillier
Welcome to Warrior EDU, Episode 13 with Andy Hiller, MCHS French Teacher & Theatre Director Andy’s Teacher Story Always wanted to be a teacher Loved the big steps on the bus - synonymous with being in the school environment Foreign language in HS, knew he wanted to teach French Doing music at the same time Went to France, stayed for a year Went back to ISU and got his degree - France - elementary school Libertyville Middle School Gets along with stricter teachers Open up the idea of possibility Explore after high school! Leah’s Wedding Dress Sewing - out of the blue told Leah that if she needed someone to make her wedding dress for her, he would do it. Almost ruined it attaching the ribbon by hand - pricked his finger, got blood on the ribbon, had to re-do the ribbon! Theatre Always enjoyed productions and theatre, studied a lot of opera Staging of productions Worked with a theatre group in France, staged productions Applied here knowing that he could do theatre Very difficult to do, so much to do Working with students on a monologue Challenge Faced in the Trenches Why still teach French? Language education is not an extra, shouldn’t be an elective Opens your mind to see what jobs are out there and possible We should all experience this as human beings Break down the barrier of “core vs. elective” They all have a place at the table HOPEFUL Right now - COVID related. Long Term - A change in education, a broadening of perspectives. HOST CONTACT INFORMATION INSTAGRAM Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://www.instagram.com/jdprickett/) Leah Pelletier (https://www.instagram.com/leahv333/?hl=en) TWITTER Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://twitter.com/jdprickett) Leah Pelletier (https://twitter.com/PelleTeachSci)
15 Mar 2021
"What's on Your Playlist?" with Tri-M Music Honor Society
Join Leah & Jeff as we chat with Ashley Burger and her FANTASTIC group of Tri-M Honor Society members! MCHS Educators! Share the Tri-M application (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQzzpmLctZBt54a9cVp9V7JY52JIZA6zStK35ApgDXjXCBTw/viewform) with your young musicians!
4 Mar 2021
"Got Ink?" with Matt Connor
Join Leah & Jeff as we chat with MCHS Graphic Instructor, Matt Connor! Matt’s Teacher Story Graphics when he went to HS Difficult upbringing, lots of family tragedy at a young age Graphics teacher saw he was going down the wrong path; teacher was also his wrestling coach. Started hanging out in the Graphics lab Wrestled D3 - never actually wrestled due to injury Job utilizing graphics skills for Fortune 500 companies during college Stopped school 8 credits shy, went to work Former Graphics teacher encouraged him to go into teaching (PE), loved coaching, went back to school - NIU for 4 years Graphics Lab Predecessors before him grew the program to where it is today Design, layout, printing, large format printing - cars, doors, etc. 2nd school in nation (?) with auto screen press Learning how to be a part of the Graphics business Soft skills are so critical! Sending email, dealing with customers, etc. Challenge Faced in the Trenches Dealing with understanding both sides (teaching & admin) How do we bridge the gap? Understanding the “Why” isn’t always clear at first - sometimes we have to have faith Dealing with controversial things kids say HOPEFUL: Setting a good path for (my) kids. Seeing their dad doing something worthwhile Graphics Industry - wanting to get a handle on where the graphics field is going in order to move in a unified GUEST CONTACT INFO: www.mchswarriorsinc.com (http://www.mchswarriorsinc.com/) Email: connormatthew@dist156.org HOST CONTACT INFO: INSTAGRAM Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://www.instagram.com/jdprickett/) Leah Pelletier (https://www.instagram.com/leahv333/?hl=en) TWITTER Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://twitter.com/jdprickett) Leah Pelletier (https://twitter.com/PelleTeachSci)
9 Feb 2021
"Anti-Band?" with Spencer Hile
Join Leah and Jeff as we chat with MCHS Band Teacher, Spencer Hile! Spencer’s Teacher Story Parents both music teachers, Grew up at high school football games, basketball games, etc. Parents wanted him to be an engineer All of his mother’s families are engineers Anti-Band Doing sports and being mean was cool at the time Parents are biggest mentors as former teachers Having a Student Teacher during COVID Understanding the day-to-day pace and rhythm, Teaching her what the classroom is like Challenge Faced in the Trenches Work & Home balance Air mattress in the car just in case 2-3am - late nights during his first or second year Changing culture of the Band program HOPEFUL: That the pandemic will give people a bigger appreciation for school; deeper appreciation for each moment together. Teaching us to be humans. This before content. “COVID Cuts” - what have you cut out of your life as a result of COVID, or just in general? What have you taken off of your plate so that you can be more in the moment? GUEST CONTACT INFO: hilespencer@dist156.org HOST CONTACT INFO: INSTAGRAM Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://www.instagram.com/jdprickett/) Leah Pelletier (https://www.instagram.com/leahv333/?hl=en) TWITTER Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://twitter.com/jdprickett) Leah Pelletier (https://twitter.com/PelleTeachSci)
4 Dec 2020
Being a Grad Student & 1st Year Teacher (in a Pandemic) with Leah Nolan
Join Leah and Jeff as we chat with ANOTHER Leah... Leah Nolan, MCHS 1st Year English Teacher, who also happens to be a grad school student. All during a pandemic. More from Leah: -Being a new teacher in a pandemic -School spirit! -Finding your teacher identity and battling self-doubt -Student choice and building rapport -Creating a teacher space. (decorating my classroom, even though the students are not here to see it. I think having a workspace that makes you happy is so important) Leah’s Educational Journey New teacher, “pandemic” teacher Great HS experience; KNEW she wanted to be an educator Went to community college Went to ISU School counseling kept coming up; Graduate student and FT teacher at same time Knew how to be a “Zoom Student” Aspirations: “it’s okay that my journey includes being a teacher” Let life be what it may Battling Self-Doubt as a Teacher: Comparing herself to others “I should have thought of that” Compare yourself to you YESTERDAY The teacher IS the environment this year Decorating the classroom shapes the environment Challenges in education & how you dug yourself out of the trenches: Setting boundaries for myself Can’t run on empty Can’t pour from an empty cup NOT doing anything on Saturday HOPEFUL: I hope students come back with a new-found love for school I hope we see school spirit High-Fives in the hallways GUEST CONTACT INFORMATION: Leah's Twitter (https://twitter.com/MsNolan12) HOST CONTACT INFORMATION: INSTAGRAM Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://www.instagram.com/jdprickett/) Leah Pelletier (https://www.instagram.com/leahv333/?hl=en) TWITTER Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://twitter.com/jdprickett) Leah Pelletier (https://twitter.com/PelleTeachSci)
20 Nov 2020
"You're Not Just Here to Get a Credit" with Dane Erbach
Join Leah and I as we chat with MCHS English Teacher & Newspaper Advisor, Dane Erbach! Dane’s Educational Journey Not from a “teacher family” Punk Rock kid in HS; “art nerd” Lake Forest College, started doing more writing and “art stuff” “Daydreaming about what I would do if I were the teacher” Stumbled into this field where it all made sense - stumbled upon a passion - didn’t know what he would do Teacher prep prepared him for diverse learners Lake Forest College - NOT diverse at all Taught at Highland Park HS Newspaper Advisor Role - Yearbook was developed into an award-winning publication “Make it a student publication” “Inspiring them to create” Want it to be something sacred, not a place to go to get a credit Goal is for them NOT to need me “Through a little bit of encouragement, and the push from a teacher” Challenges in education & how you dug yourself out of the trenches: “Challenge was not the students - challenge was the grownups” “You are not an entertainer, you are a teacher” - professor mentioned this Had a terrible year last year with newspaper; Played the middle role between admin and student writing. Empowering students - challenging values - hold truth to power HOPEFUL: Watching my students walk into the classroom for the first time this year. It will be genuine, not much need for hyping it up. If not this year, eventually there will be kids here. I will not take them for granted. I’ll be thinking about my job differently. GUEST CONTACT INFORMATION Twitter: Dane Erbach (https://twitter.com/mugmugmug) HOST CONTACT INFORMATION INSTAGRAM Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://www.instagram.com/jdprickett/) Leah Pelletier (https://www.instagram.com/leahv333/?hl=en) TWITTER Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://twitter.com/jdprickett) Leah Pelletier (https://twitter.com/PelleTeachSci)
13 Nov 2020
"What a Wonderful Opportunity We Have" with Heidie Dunn
Join Leah & Jeff as we chat with MCHS English Teacher and Former Theatre Director, Heidie Dunn! "My dad was heavily involved in the civil rights movement in the 60's and was a professor at UW Milwaukee. He actually left his job in protest over a decision to not hire a perfectly qualified woman of color in the history dept. about a month before I was born. We ended up living in his childhood home in northern Wis after his father died, in a century-old farmhouse without running water, phone or television. That upbringing taught me a lot about essentials and luxury and how to carve my own educational path." Heidie’s Education Story - Mom was an elementary teacher; dad a history professor at UW Milwaukee, quit his job in protest; bought the family farm, became a farmer; graduated with 88 kids in his class from a small, rural HS; reading Thoreau at 12 because of her father. Dad active in the Civil Rights movement; history dept. Hired someone from a phone interview; Dept. decided they didn’t want to go in that direction once they found out she was African-American. Grew up with no running water, electricity run with a generator, all through elem and high school. More from Heidie: Who you are “Has a lot to do with who you are inside” It's what have you gained, not what you have lost The Silver Lining - the ability to take advantage of things... Challenges in education & how you dug yourself out of the trenches: Time & Balance Never feeling there is enough time Balance of time Not saying YES every time, but coming to yes EVENTUALLY Adoption Story - her son Braden: Former theatre student who was engaged to a young woman, wanted to have a baby for Heidie and her husband; “The Gifts students give” Advice for New Teachers: It is SO worth it. You still have the ability to do all the things you were trained to do What we are creating are students who become independent learners more so than EVER before; HOPEFUL: When we see the other side of a dark tunnel, we are better people. What a wonderful opportunity we have. Opportunity gives me hope. GUEST CONTACT INFO: Twitter: Heidie Dunn (https://twitter.com/HeidieDunn) HOST CONTACT INFO: INSTAGRAM Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://www.instagram.com/jdprickett/) Leah Pelletier (https://www.instagram.com/leahv333/?hl=en) TWITTER Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://twitter.com/jdprickett) Leah Pelletier (https://twitter.com/PelleTeachSci)
4 Nov 2020
Guidance vs. Counseling with Curtis Menke
Join Leah & Jeff as we chat with MCHS Counselor, LINK Advisor, Comics Fan & Staff Infection Band Member, Curtis Menke! Listen in as we chat about School “Guidance” vs. School “Counseling” - what’s the difference? and MUCH more: GUIDANCE: It’s about the role and what that person does Guidance is antithetical to the word counseling 51% Social-Emotional / 49% Educator Guiding is reactive (guidance is telling someone what to do, “better than”) Curtis’s Philosophy - “If I’m guiding them, I know where the end is” Partnering with teachers and other professionals - what a good counselor should be doing Manager vs. Leader Middle-Manager Curtis’s Education Story - Settled on school counseling because his counselor was “less than,” and was also his Driver’s Ed teacher From Grant Park, IL - one of those little “Blink and you miss it” towns Graduated from a 31 student class in high school WIU - College Transferred to Olivet (Psychology) Just clicked when he was there Grad School - Northern IL U Entire career here Has worked at both MCHS campuses Challenges in education & how you dug yourself out of the trenches: COVID - trying to develop rapport and connection in the age of Zoom Advice for New Teachers/Counselors Embrace silliness Permission to put their guard down, and mistakes more Social barriers to protect themselves HOPEFUL: Short term - return safely Long term - Overall roles of MCHS employees focusing on developmental needs of kids as we merge campuses; content is enhanced when students have post-secondary goals GUEST CONTACT INFO: Twitter: Curtis Menke (https://twitter.com/CurtisMenke) HOST CONTACT INFO: INSTAGRAM Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://www.instagram.com/jdprickett/) Leah Pelletier (https://www.instagram.com/leahv333/?hl=en) TWITTER Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://twitter.com/jdprickett) Leah Pelletier (https://twitter.com/PelleTeachSci)
9 Oct 2020
"Why Not Come on Stage?" with Mitch Stengel
Join Jeff & Leah as we chat with 2nd year teacher, soccer coach and Yearbook Advisor: Mitch Stengel! Mitch’s Teacher Story: High School at Prairie Ridge University - Illinois State U. Broadcasting was his first love At one point thought... “Why not come on stage” Was hired right out of college here at MCHS Start of 2nd year - teaching during a pandemic Mitch talks about tech apps that can make learning happen You HAVE to have the connections with students Favorite Quote: "Students don't learn from teachers they don't like" This is a unique opportunity - going from “1st year teacher” to “1st year teacher” Classroom Story: Has had a few Humbling experiences Personable vs. Driven-by-Content Trying to finish a yearbook THEME: You Can’t Stop Us - student empowerment Election Pandemic Excited about the Broadcast Center at the new HS extension Opportunity to get at that “Top Tier” “Why can’t it be us?” “A lot of times you have to go and get those opportunities” Pet Peeve - when teachers fight the modem kids are using Why not live in their world? In the present? If we’re going to prepare them for the future Challenges in education & how you dug yourself out of the trenches: Kids who don’t want to learn Ask: “How are you?” Help kids dig out of their mental trenches Advice for New Teachers: The content will come. Relationships First. Try not to get flooded by too much information. Build a Network HOPEFUL FOR: Light at the end of the tunnel Find the Light, the Bright Spots Keep Moving Forward GUEST CONTACT INFORMATION: Twitter: Mitch Stengel (https://twitter.com/mr_stengel) HOST CONTACT INFORMATION: INSTAGRAM Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://www.instagram.com/jdprickett/) Leah Pelletier (https://www.instagram.com/leahv333/?hl=en) TWITTER Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://twitter.com/jdprickett) Leah Pelletier (https://twitter.com/PelleTeachSci)
2 Oct 2020
One Team, All In with Rob Niemic
Rob Niemic - MCHS Teacher, Assistant Athletic Director & Coach Rob’s Teacher Story Two Choices: Firefighter or Teacher Grandfather was a firefighter in Milwaukee; Went to Crystal Lake HS, and Hastings College - D1 sports in a small school; at one time, thought maybe being a college coach. Has worked here at MCHS since 2006 - 14 years; start of 15th year (30 semesters) Philosophy of Leadership - one of his favorite classes to teach Coach - Head Girls Basketball Also coaches Baseball, Basketball, Football People have played a big role in his life, getting him back on track Role Sports has played in his life Since he was young Learned that you want someone who is going to show up and learn, dedicate, put effort in Create a standard that is so high, as a human being, that you don’t want to let someone down Head Coaching Be respectful of your assistant coaches Having a high expectation of rigor as people #OneTeamAllIn “As far as the score goes for our program…” Finding Balance as coaches "Every kid checks in with me throughout the day" Challenges in education & how you dug yourself out of the trenches Easy one: When technology doesn’t work; a few years ago, I may have freaked out - today, I realize it's out of my hands. As a History Teacher: Get away from worrying about the content; "let’s focus more on being a historian than a fact-finder." Advice for New Teachers dealing with a Young Rob Niemic What makes them tick and tock What’s the underlying reason for the behavior? "We earn the right to understand them" From the student perspective: "Am I valued by you?" Always think: "How am I showing you I value you right now?" Guest Contact Twitter: Rob Niemic (https://twitter.com/MrRobNiemic) Host contact INSTAGRAM Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://www.instagram.com/jdprickett/) Leah Pelletier (https://www.instagram.com/leahv333/?hl=en) TWITTER Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://twitter.com/jdprickett) Leah Pelletier (https://twitter.com/PelleTeachSci)
26 Sept 2020
The Breakdancing Teacher with Otto Corzo
Otto’s Teacher Story - 14 year teaching veteran; started out in Warren Township, and has been at MCHS 156 for the last seven years. Otto has grown the Spanish program from the ground up, all along working to prepare students for AP Spanish. They are ready! LOVE OF MUSIC Loves Hip Hop, has been a Break Dancer since 5 years old, brought a Break Dance program to MCHS, and has been involved in the staff band "Staff Infection" Golden Apple Scholar Won the Golden Apple scholarship out of high school! Favorite Classroom Story Struggled his first year here in MCHS, working with a young lady who struggled with being judged for assimilating to American culture. Recently made connections with his kids during COVID by heading to kid’s homes, making sure they had supplies and treats! Advice for New Teachers Give grace to others and to YOURSELF! EdTech Tools - choosing the ones that work for you. Keep it simple. CONTACT INFORMATION TWITTER Guest - Otto Corzo (https://twitter.com/Sr_Corzo) Host of WarriorEDU: INSTAGRAM Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://www.instagram.com/jdprickett/) Leah Pelletier (https://www.instagram.com/leahv333/?hl=en) TWITTER Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://twitter.com/jdprickett) Leah Pelletier (https://twitter.com/PelleTeachSci)
18 Sept 2020
I Live What I Teach with Jessica Grens
Join Leah and I in the War Room as we speak to MCHS Culinary & FACS Teacher, Student Council Advisor and Softball Coach, Jessica Grens! Some Key Takeaways from our chat: Foods & Digital Life: starts with a great department; recently, working on providing take home lab bags and doing live demos; parents can get ingredients or teachers prepare for them; taking requests for recipes from kids Jessica’s Teacher Story - into health and fitness - wanted to be a dietician at first! Changed course, went into teaching Favorite Culinary Unit/Recipe: Monkey Bread (of course!) Challenges in education & how she dug herself out of the trenches: Very set in her ways, hard to change - learning the importance of adapting, becoming more open to change What are You Hopeful For: That we can SLOW DOWN! People are way more kind than you think; wants students and co-workers to remember her for being kind and helpful! Contact Jessica: TWITTER Jessica Grens (https://twitter.com/missgrens?lang=en) Contact Leah or Jeff: TWITTER Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://twitter.com/jdprickett) Leah Pelletier (https://twitter.com/PelleTeachSci) INSTAGRAM Dr. Jeff Prickett (https://www.instagram.com/jdprickett/) Leah Pelletier (https://www.instagram.com/leahv333/?hl=en)
11 Sept 2020
Born To Be A Warrior with Ray Hagerty
Join Jeff & Leah as we chat with MCHS teacher and coach, Ray Hagerty! Born & raised in McHenry, the Army has really molded Ray into who he is... As we thank him for his service to our country, you have to listen to the episode to find out more! Things Ray Says: There is so much more to teaching than content! I don't take things personally when a kid misbehaves - there's more to it. They (students) have to know that you want what’s best for them. Team Aspect - the benefit and power of working together. Get in touch with Ray: Twitter: @Teacher_Hagerty (https://twitter.com/Teacher_Hagerty) Get in touch with Leah: Twitter: @PelleTeachSci (https://twitter.com/PelleTeachSci) Get in touch with Jeff: Twitter: @jdprickett (https://twitter.com/jdprickett)
29 Aug 2020
Authentically You with Jim Love
The WarriorEDU podcast really came out of a desire to hear teacher stories. The WarriorEDU is a collective space, offering educators various opportunities for professional development and learning. What started as a FB group branched off into a Twitter chat, and now a Teacher Voice podcast. We are looking to amplify teacher voices, to hear their stories, including the hard parts, how people are finding ways to cope, push through, and what it’s really like in the trenches. We want your War Stories, good and bad. We want to hear your silver linings. Because we are all learners. And because we all grow through learning from one another. Join Leah and I as we kick off the new school year with a very special guest - Jim Love. Reach out to Jim! Website: www.goauthenticyou.com (https://www.goauthenticyou.com/) Email: jimmlove0@gmail.com Reach out to Leah or Jeff if you want to come on the show! DM us on Twitter! Leah on Twitter: @PelleTeachSci Jeff on Twitter: @jdprickett
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