Mike and Matt have had some time on their hands recently. What better idea than to get back up and running with The Faculty Room.

In this episode, we talk to my dear friend, Ira Cross. He’s a young teacher from Ohio whose been in the profession for six years. Ira shares his story of getting into teaching, not feeling like he hit in with the “young, blonde teachers” and ultimately finding a place that felt like “home”.

This episode discusses a bad observation I got and how I used the critique of my practice to make myself better. I offer tips for eliciting and accepting feedback and discuss some happenings on Twitter.

This week we share a story of a teacher who wanted to fight for teachers in his district so he became a union representative. It’s good work and important work, but not everyone in the district is thrilled with you.

Mike and Matt are thrilled to have on their most special guests on the Pod, Kirsten Rogers and Andrea Azzalina. We talk about the differences between Brick and Mortar instruction vs. cyber public school, as well as where these fantastic teachers go to bring their best for their students. This is a must listen episode as we dish a little on what it …

In this episode, I share a story of a mistake my father made when I was younger. I also talk about the mistakes we all make and the judgement that tends to follow after. We are more than our mistakes. This episode attempts to discuss that. **warning: some explicit language**

Each episode starts with a story. Today we are discussing Teacher Burnout. What it is, why it happens, and ways to help overcome it. We end each episode with a Twitter roundup and events to watch for. Thanks for listening.

A podcast for the educator who needs to vent. I’m your host, Maire. Each week we will focus on a different topic in education. The conversations are honest, unedited, and critical. Subscribe now.

We are excited to have Beth Smull on the Pod. She is an INTERNATIONAL Restorative Practice Trainer and most importantly, Mike's Cousin. Listen in for some great insight that she brings to the episode!

This is our BEST EPISODE YET. These two ladies have inspired #TheFacultyRoomPodcast Dr. Sam is a Professor at Grove City College and author of Edumagic, while Naomi is one of her awesome pre-service teachers. Follow along in the journey of the instructor and the instructed on this episode.

Excited to be back to catch up about "holidays as a teacher", talk with Ryne Anthony, an Innovation Specialist from CCIU, and encouraging ways to bring STEM into your classroom!

On this episode, Mike and Matt talk about taking the extra step to build trust and relationships with kids, seeing them outside of the classroom environment.

We are excited to talk with PDE Teacher of the Year Finalist Ken Ehrmann about his unique beginning of year habits focused on student choice and flexible classrooms. Mike and Matt also talk about their pre-school activities to set up for a successful school year.

The very first episode of The Faculty. Get to know Mike and Matt, learn about purpose of the podcast, and learn what we have planned for future episodes.