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
Phenomenal Spotlight W/Mr. Short: #LiteracyMatters25🌟 Exciting news! Yesterday, I had an inspiring chat with Dr. Cierra Nickerson, the Director of Professional Learning at Aldine I.S.D. about #LiteracyMatter25! 📚✨Join us for their FREE Virtual Conference on March 22nd! We covered some amazing topics, including:🔹 What is Literacy Matters?🔹 The origin of Chapter 1🔹 Keynote Speaker highlights🔹 Sessions offered (including my own!)🔹 How it aligns with Dr. Goffney’s Science of Reading focus🔹 Sneak peek into Chapters 6-10 (and the potential for an in-person conference!)Let’s make literacy a priority! Be phenomenal! 💪 #LiteracyMatters #AldineISD #Education #VirtualConference
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#StorytimeSaturday: Saving Young Jeremiah
#StorytimeSaturday: A Shoutout to Coach Barnes & Mr. Suggs Let’s take a trip down memory lane to middle school! I was a gifted kid trying to prove I wasn’t just a nerd. Thankfully, I had two amazing mentors in my corner: Coach Barnes, our P.E. coach, and Mr. Suggs, one of our elective teachers. They always had my back, stepping in during tough moments and ensuring I wasn’t unfairly labeled—especially in a school where we were the minority. Their support made a huge difference in my life, and I’m forever grateful! Challenge: Tag someone who helped shape who you are today! Be phenomenal, Mr. Short
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