The Teachers' Lounge

As we bring season 2 to a close, we sit down and look back on our year. Brian and Micah step into the interview chairs as Karen walks us through some of our favorite pieces of wisdom from this year. Take a listen as we walk down memory lane and reflect on this last season.

Today we sit down with two of our ninth grade students for a special episode. It's one thing to hear about education from a teacher's perspective, but it's another to hear about it from a student perspective! Sarai and Lucas share insights on what they find most valuable in the classroom. Sit back and enjoy as we learn from some of our greatest teachers: our students!

This week on the teachers' lounge we welcome Irene Summers! Irene is a dean of school at John Hancock charter school. Irine spends her morning with kindergarteners and ends the day fulfilling her duties as a dean. Outside of education, Irene is a full time mother of four children, running back and forth between soccer and football games. Sit down with us as we learn about leading w

This week in the teachers' lounge we welcome our very own, Shila Schneider. Shila is currently serving as our elementary assistant principal. Shila's own early education greatly influenced her own desire to become a teacher. From a young age, she knew that she was destined to teach. With two master's degrees under her belt, Shila is a well of knowledge. Sit down and listen as we le

This week Micah and Brian sit down with Nancy Lindeman, a leader in Maria Montessori education. Nancy is the founder of Maria Montessori Academy in Ogden, Utah. Since the beginning years of her career, Nancy has dedicated herself to education and specifically, learning the ins and outs of Maria Montessori education. She is a professor, grandmother, wife, and dear friend. Sit back a

For this week's episode, Micah and Brian sit down with Dr. Sydnee Dickson, the State Superintendent of Education. Dr. Dickson's career began in a humble schoolhouse in rural Utah. Since she began in education, she has worked to provided students with resources for success. As a superintendent, Dr. Dickson has changed the way Utah pursues education. Under her direction, the state of

For this episode, we welcome Julie Laub into the lounge. Julie is the author of Lean Think, a book that highlights the ways we can utilize manufacturing principles in our classrooms. Lean Think is essential literature for any teacher—providing a formula for optimizing our time in the classroom and focusing our instruction. With many years in education, Julie has experienced it al

Welcome back to Season 2 with The Teachers' Lounge! Today we welcome back Karen Bell, but this time we're asking all the questions. Since 2013, Karen has been immersed in special education. After years of Montessori special education, Karen has found herself at Syracuse Arts Academy. With her experience, Karen is a well of knowledge and wisdom. Listen as Micah and Brian learn from

On our final episode of this season, Micah and Brian reflect on the first season of "The Teachers' Lounge." Sit down with us and listen as the two take their place in the hot seat. With Karen Bell asking the questions, the hosts of "The Teachers' Lounge" take time to remember all of the wisdom and knowledge they have learned from their community over the past year.

This week, Micah and Brian sit down with Garret Atkin, chief of Syracuse Police Department. With more than 25 years of public service under his belt, Chief Atkin has spent years working with his community. With three boys of his own, Garret is no stranger to the education system. He is an active father, coach, and mentor. Sit down with us as we explore the ways in which we can be m