Phenomenal Collab: Melissa & Lori Love Literacy!We talked podcast origins, The Literacy 50, and vocabulary instruction (Lori even modeled it—Anita Archer would approve!)Full convo drops tomorrow!Be Phenomenal,—Mr. Short #Literacy #ExplicitInstruction #ELA
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Phenomenal Conversation W/Mr. Short: Kim Lockhart
🎙️ Phenomenal Conversation w/ Mr. Short: Kim LockhartI spoke with Kim Lockhart—FSL & Special Ed teacher—about:✅ Her career journey🎯 Differentiated instruction📊 Evidence-based practices🧠 Improving teacher trainingWhether you're a new teacher or seasoned vet, there's something here for you!Be Phenomenal,Mr. Short📲 Connect with me:Twitter: @Mr100TeacherInstagram: @thephenomenalstudentTikTok: ThePhenomenalTeacher🎧 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phenomenal-student-podcast/id1607341077
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Phenomenal Spotlight W/Mr. Short: Not Your Granny's Grammar
🎙️ New Episode Drop!On this week’s Phenomenal Student Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Patty McGee to unpack her latest work:📘 Not Your Granny’s Grammar: An Innovative Approach to Meaningful and Engaging Grammar Instruction (co-authored with Tim Donohue)If you teach Grades 2–8 and want grammar to stick without boring your students to sleep, this episode is for you. 👇🧩 Rethinking the “rules” of grammar🎯 Making instruction purposeful and practical🎒 Creating experiences that actually engage students✍️ Helping kids write with clarity and confidenceLet’s move beyond worksheets and into something transformational.🗣️ Tag a teacher who’s ready to ditch the drill-and-kill!#NotYourGrannysGrammar #PattyMcGee #PhenomenalStudentPodcast #WritingInstruction #GrammarMatters #Grades2to8 #BePhenomenal
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Phenomenal Conversations W/Mr. Short: Dr. Nathaniel Swain
Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to speak with Dr. Nathaniel Swain about his inspiring and unconventional journey in education. In this episode, we dive into:✅ His unexpected start in the classroom✅ The winding road to becoming a researcher✅ The powerful insights behind his new book: Harnessing the Science of LearningDr. Swain brings a wealth of knowledge and clarity to the conversation around how we teach and how students truly learn.📘 Check out his book here: Harnessing the Science of Learning🎧 Tune in to the episode and let me know what you think. Your feedback means everything!Be Phenomenal,Mr. Short#PhenomenalStudentPodcast #ScienceOfLearning #DrNathanielSwain #EducationMatters #BePhenomenal
🎙️ Phenomenal Conversations w/ Mr. Short: Featuring Zach GroshellA few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Zach Groshell—educator, author of Just Tell Them, and co-host of the Progressively Incorrect podcast.We discussed his dynamic career in education, from teaching a wide range of subjects—including Design—to his current roles as an advocate for explicit instruction and thought leader in the field. We also dove into the inspiration behind his new book and the bold conversations he’s having on his podcast.Zach brings a refreshing perspective grounded in research, classroom experience, and a clear passion for teaching with clarity and purpose.🎧 Listen in and be inspired by this powerful conversation!📘 Book: Just Tell Them🎙️ Podcast: Progressively IncorrectBe Phenomenal,Mr. Short
Hello Listeners,
The Phenomenal Student podcast was created with the vision to bring you interviews of Phenomenal experts, educators and students.
Additionally, the focus to bring diverse voices to the educational discussion, so that the profession can move forward.
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Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short
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