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  • Mid-Year Review
    2025/01/15

    LAYOUT:

    00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

    00:50 Hosts' Bios and Backgrounds

    03:16 Reflecting on Favorite Moments

    06:37 Themes of Belonging and Community

    09:58 Balancing Technical Skills and Human Connection

    14:09 Practical Tips for New Teachers

    17:14 Listener Engagement and Conclusion

    GUESTS ON EPISODE (Our Hosts):

    • Lauren Merkley - 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year, previously an English Teacher at Granite School District
    • Ryan Rarick - Education Pathway Teacher and Instructional Coach, Washington School District

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    • Connect with Lauren Merkley
      • Instagram: @lmerkles
      • Twitter/X: @lmerkles
      • Email: lauren@hopestreetgroup.org
    • Connect with Ryan Rarick
      • Instagram: @raricks_room
      • Twitter/X: @Coach_Rarick
      • Email: ryan.rarick@hopestreetgroup.org

    SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

    Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

    Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

    Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

    Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

    Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

    Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

    PART OF THE SHOW

    Info Drop Spokesperson:

    • John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

    Hosts:

    • Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
    • Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

    Production Team:

    • Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
    • Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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    20 分
  • Cultivating Civil Dialogue in the Classroom
    2024/12/19

    LAYOUT:

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

    01:55 Discussing Divisive Topics in the Classroom

    02:29 Navigating Political Discourse

    04:18 Teaching Civil Dialogue

    09:58 Encouraging Empathy and Argumentation

    14:54 Handling Classroom Challenges

    19:24 Final Takeaways and Conclusion

    GUESTS ON EPISODE:

    • John Brumbaugh - History Teacher, Davis School District
    • Adam Sturm - History Teacher, Davis School District

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    • Connect with Adam Sturm
      • Email: adsturm@dsdmail.net
    • Constitution 101 Course by National Constitution Center - The Constitution 101 course provides learners of all ages with a basic understanding of the Constitution’s text, history, structure, and case law. Drawing on primary source documents, learners will study the historical and philosophical foundations of America’s founding principles from a range of diverse voices. Participants will also learn how to think like constitutional lawyers—cultivating the skills necessary to analyze constitutional questions. Each module includes primary source readings, landmark Supreme Court cases, and Interactive Constitution essays. This course is entirely self-paced, so you can complete it on your schedule.

    SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

    Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

    Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

    Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

    Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

    Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

    Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

    PART OF THE SHOW

    Info Drop Spokesperson:

    • John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

    Hosts:

    • Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
    • Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

    Production Team:

    • Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
    • Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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    23 分
  • Building Trust Among Teachers, Coaches, and Admin
    2024/11/20

    LAYOUT:

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions

    01:28 Podcast Format and Today's Topic

    02:34 Building Relationships of Trust

    05:53 Building a Community in Schools

    07:25 Transitioning from Classroom to Leadership

    13:56 Vision and Mission in Schools

    18:45 Distributive Leadership and Teacher Empowerment

    21:57 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

    26:06 Closing Remarks and Podcast Information

    GUESTS ON EPISODE:

    • Sean Thorpe - Instructional Coach, Granite School District
    • Emily Wilson - Assistant Administrator, Canyons School District

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    • Connect with Sean Thorpe
      • Twitter/X: @thethorpians
    • Connect with Emily Wilson
      • Email: emewillson@gmail.comant Administrator, Navigator Pointe Academy

    SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

    Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

    Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

    Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

    Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

    Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

    Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

    PART OF THE SHOW

    Info Drop Spokesperson:

    • John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

    Hosts:

    • Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
    • Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

    Production Team:

    • Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
    • Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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    27 分
  • Belonging in the Classroom
    2024/10/16

    LAYOUT:

    • 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introductions
    • 02:46 Exploring the Concept of Belonging
    • 04:33 Building Community in the Classroom
    • 08:45 Practical Strategies for Fostering Belonging
    • 19:11 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
    • 25:10 Conclusion and Podcast Information

    GUESTS ON EPISODE:

    • Alaina Marti - Social Studies Teacher, Salt Lake School District
    • Brenda Straley - CTE Teacher, Jordan School District

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    • Connect with Brenda Straely
      • Instagram: @jatc_teachereducation
      • Instagram: @jatc.behavioralhealth

    SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

    Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

    Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

    Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

    Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

    Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

    Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

    PART OF THE SHOW

    Info Drop Spokesperson:

    • John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

    Hosts:

    • Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
    • Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

    Production Team:

    • Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
    • Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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    26 分
  • Engage & Empower: Community Outreach
    2024/09/18

    LAYOUT:

    • 6 Min Introduction
    • 17 Min The Heart of the Conversation
    • 3 Min Conclusion - Reflection and Outro

    GUESTS ON EPISODE:

    • Michelle Smith - ELA Teacher, Davis School District, Executive Board Member of the Davis Education Association
    • Fatai Tu'ifua, Ms. Fatai - Elementary Teacher, Canyons School District, 2024 Teacher of the Year for East Midvale Elementary

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    • Connect with Michelle Smith
      • Email: smdenmic@yahoo.com
    • Connect with Ms. Fatai
      • Email: fatai88tuifua@gmail.com

    SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

    Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

    Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

    Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

    Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

    Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

    Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

    PART OF THE SHOW

    Info Drop Spokesperson:

    • John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

    Hosts:

    • Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
    • Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

    Production Team:

    • Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
    • Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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    26 分
  • Back to School: An Invitation to Learn and Do
    2024/08/21

    LAYOUT:

    • 5 Min Intro and Info Drop
    • 20 Min The Heart of the Conversation
    • 5 Min Conclusion - Banter, Outro

    GUESTS ON EPISODE:

    • Chad Warnick - CTE Teacher, Millard School District, and 2023 Utah Teacher of the Year.
    • Cole Wilkes - Elementary/Middle School Teacher, Davis School District, 2023 Best of Davis Award

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    • Connect with Chad Warnick
      • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-warnick-337b0374/
    • Connect with Cole Wilkes
      • YouTube: Behind the Bowtie - www.youtube.com/@ColeWilkes
      • Instagram: @coletrainwilkes

    SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

    Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

    Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

    Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

    Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

    Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

    Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

    PART OF THE SHOW

    Info Drop Spokesperson:

    • John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

    Hosts:

    • Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
    • Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

    Production Team:

    • Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
    • Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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    27 分
  • Behind the Scenes: Instructional Coaching with Kelbie Jackson
    2024/05/15

    LAYOUT:

    • Intro & Info Drop - First 5 minutes
    • Main Chat - Next 15.5 minutes
    • Reflections & Outro - Last 4.5 minutes

    GUESTS ON EPISODE:

    • Kelbie Jackson - Instructional Coach, Box Elder School District

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    • Connect with Kelbie Jackson
      • X: https://twitter.com/KJackson713
      • Instagram: @hey.mrs.jackson

    SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

    Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

    Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

    Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

    Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

    Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

    Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

    PART OF THE SHOW

    Info Drop Spokesperson:

    • John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

    Hosts:

    • Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
    • Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

    Production Team:

    • Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
    • Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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    26 分
  • From Classroom to Startup: Zain Ali and Charm Hopkins Come Full Circle
    2024/04/17

    LAYOUT:

    • Introductions, Bios for Zain Ali and Charm Hopkins 0:00 - 3:16
    • Main Chat 36 Minutes
      • Zain’s Back Story Experience with Instacart and Y Combinator 3:27 - 8:32
      • Charm Perspective of Zain’s Story 9:04 - 10:56
      • Charm’s Reader’s Digest of her Teaching Story 11:50 - 15:05
      • Charms Loves and Challenges with Education 15:11 - 17:45
      • Zain’s Move to Northern California, AOL Instant Messenger 18:00 - 21:18
      • Zain & Charm’s Book Cover Creation and FBLA 21:37 - 28:48
      • Zain's work with Hope Street Group and creation of the HopeST app 28:49 - 33:59
      • Charm’s Experience with HopeST app 34:03 - 37:43
      • How to get the HopeST app 37:43 - 39:15
    • Wrap-Up 39:15 - 39:54

    GUESTS ON EPISODE:

    • Zain Ali - Design Director, Hope Street Group
    • Charm Hopkins - CTE Advisor, Sutter Union High School and Hope Street Group Education Partner

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    • Contact Zain Ali - zain@hopestreetgroup.org
      • X: twitter.com/zainali
      • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainali/
    • Contact Charm Hopkins - charm@hopestreetgroup.org
      • X: https://twitter.com/HSG_UT
      • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/utah-teacher-fellows/
    • Hope Street Group Website - https://hopestreetgroup.org/
    • Contact about implementing the HopeST app in your school - outreach@hopestreetgroup.org
    • Get the App - Go to the Apple Store and search for HopeST. Your personalized career discovery platform is designed for students. We're here to guide you through the maze of career options and help you find your dream job. Preparing students for future work with AI.
    • Y Combinator gives start-ups an advantage. Check it out here - https://www.ycombinator.com/

    SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

    Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

    Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

    Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

    Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

    Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

    Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

    PART OF THE SHOW

    Info Drop Spokesperson:

    • John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

    Hosts:

    • Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
    • Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

    Production Team:

    • Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
    • Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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    40 分