PodcastPD

Feb 04 2025 188 ep. 45 mins 33
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Join AJ Bianco and Christopher J. Nesi as they explore professional development for educators, featuring expert insights on teaching strategies, technology integration, and educational policy.
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Motivating Students and Classroom Challenges - PPD147

Feb 04 2025 57 mins  
AJ and Chris kick off the first episode of 2025 by diving into some important education topics, including inspiring students and addressing hate symbols in schools. They also tackle the challenge of dealing with students who refuse to do their work and share some of their own experiences and thoughts on the matter.Episode Highlights:Inspiring Students: How can we better engage stud

Supporting Leaders in Education - PPD146

Dec 04 2024 40 mins  
In this episode of PodcastPD, we welcome Walter McKenzie, a veteran educator with over 40 years of experience and the founder of The Worthy Educator. Walter shares his journey and discusses how his initiative supports mid- and late-career educators by building community, offering tailored professional development, and fostering legacy-building.Join us as we explore:The unique chall

Rubi AI for Lesson Planning and Classroom Engagement - PPD145

Nov 06 2024 55 mins  
In this episode, Chris and Dr. Tani Farran dive into the innovative ways Rubi AI can support teachers with lesson planning, student engagement, and personalized learning. They discuss the importance of guiding students to use AI tools responsibly, encouraging them to be the primary creators of their work while leveraging AI for feedback and enhancement.Key Discussion Points:Empower

Verbally Abusive Parents - PPD144

Oct 02 2024 55 mins  
In this episode of PodcastPD, Chris Nesi and AJ Bianco dive into a mix of professional development topics, from school community participation to the challenges of dealing with verbally abusive parents. The hosts share personal experiences, offer insights into the complexities of the teaching profession, and discuss how to maintain professionalism in difficult situations.Complete s

Leadership Transition: From VP to Principal - PPD143

Sep 04 2024 47 mins  
Chris Nesi and AJ Bianco catch up after a hectic summer. AJ reveals his exciting career move from Vice Principal to Principal in a new school district. The duo discusses the challenges and emotions involved in making such a significant decision, the interview process, and AJ's vision for his new role. They also explore how AJ’s family and mentors influenced his decision, and what

Classroom Management Tips - PPD142

Aug 07 2024 71 mins  
PodcastPD founder Stacey Lindes joins Chris while AJ is away. We dive into educational topics pulled from Reddit, offering practical advice for educators.Complete show notes: https://podcastpd.com/142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zeros in Education - PPD141

Jul 10 2024 62 mins  
In this lively episode of PodcastPD, Chris Nesi and AJ Bianco wrap up the end of June with reflections on the past school year, discuss the emotional graduation of a key student, delve into the ongoing debate about assigning zeros in education, and ponder the benefits and drawbacks of homework for primary school children.Complete show notes: https://podcastpd.com/141 Hosted on Acas

Bringing Surprise Everyday - PPD140

Jun 05 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Tom Pesce, a unique educator who blends his passion for teaching with the art of magic. Tom shares his journey and insights on how educators can engage students by incorporating elements of surprise and personal interests into teaching.Complete show notes: https://podcastpd.com/140 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info

Can You Negotiate Your Teacher Salary? - PPD139

May 01 2024 37 mins  
In this episode of PodcastPD, hosts Chris Nesi and AJ Bianco dive into a range of questions sourced from the internet to offer invaluable insights for educators. Episode 139 explores themes such as salary negotiation for new teachers, the logistics and emotions of changing classrooms, supporting partners who are teachers, and coping with a challenging year professionally. Join us f

Is Professional Development Useful? - PPD138

Apr 03 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of PodcastPD, AJ and Chris explore a range of educational topics sourced from across the internet. They debate the effectiveness of professional development, particularly when it feels disconnected from classroom realities, and share insights on how long is reasonable to decide on a job offer. The duo also addresses technology failures in the classroom, offering adv