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The Tom Schimmer Podcast is a show about learning, leadership, and life. Primarily, it’s a podcast that focuses on current topics in K-12 education. Each week, Tom Schimmer (a best-selling education author, keynote speaker, and consultant) will lean on his 30 years of experience to keep listeners informed and entertained on the prevailing stories dominating the conversations about teaching and learning. This podcast also focuses on educational leadership by exploring how leaders can truly engineer a culture of continued professional growth. Occasionally, this podcast will explore the pursuit of success and happiness as it relates to any walk of life. Through a mix of interviews, commentary, current news stories, questions from listeners, and other segments, listeners will be well-equipped to meet the needs of learners regardless of what role they serve.
Episodes
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
In Don’t @ Me (2:37), Tom asked listeners to consider the question, "what's the last thing you said to yourself about yourself?" Then (10:11) Tom is joined by author and speaker, Shelley Moore to discuss the important aspects of equity, inclusion, & UDL. Finally, in Assessment Corner (57:47), Tom highlights why knowing its purpose is the most important part of implementing a portfolio system.
- Shelley on Twitter
- Shelley on Instagram
- Shelley on Facebook
- Shelley on YouTube
- Shelley's Podcast
- www.fivemooreminutes.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Summit on PLC at Work
- Phoenix, AZ (Feb. 28 – 2)
- GFIO Virtual 2-Day
- April 4 & 11
- SBLA 2-Day Training
- Idaho Falls, ID (April 13-14)
- Assessment & Grading Conference
- Atlanta, GA (April 24-26)
- GFIO 2-Day
- Salt Lake City, UT (April 26-27)
- Assessment Center Institute
- Las Vegas, NV (May 24-26).
NEW BOOKS BY TOM:
- "Redefining Student Accountability" (April 2023)
CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER
- Podcast on Twitter
- Tom on Twitter
- Podcast on Instagram
- Podcast on TikTok
- Podcast on Facebook
- Website: www.tomschimmer.com
- Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
In Don’t @ Me (2:31), Tom provides an "impact" update, an update on how his #OneWord challenge is going so far. Then (9:20) Tom is joined by author Rob Dunlop to discuss his latest book, "Strive for Happiness in Education." Finally, in Assessment Corner (56:38), Tom provides a mantra to follow when there is a discrepancy between the student's self-assessment and the teacher's assessment.
- Rob on Twitter
- Rob on Instagram
- Rob on Facebook
- Rob on LinkedIn
- www.motivatedu.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Summit on PLC at Work
- Phoenix, AZ (Feb. 28 – 2)
- GFIO Virtual 2-Day
- April 4 & 11
- SBLA 2-Day Training
- Idaho Falls, ID (April 13-14)
- Assessment & Grading Conference
- Atlanta, GA (April 24-26)
- GFIO 2-Day
- Salt Lake City, UT (April 26-27)
- Assessment Center Institute
- Las Vegas, NV (May 24-26).
NEW BOOKS BY TOM:
- "Redefining Student Accountability" (April 2023)
CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER
- Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com
- Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod
- Twitter: @TomSchimmer
- Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast
- TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast
- Facebook: Schimmer Education
- Website: www.tomschimmer.com
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
In Don’t @ Me (2:56), Tom discusses why, when considering any change, it's important to consider the cost of NOT changing as well. Then (8:53) Tom is joined by science teacher and podcast host Tim Stephenson to discuss the essential characteristics of teaching science in the 21st century. Finally, in Assessment Corner (55:11), Tom highlights the key aspects of Next Generation Assessments.
- Twitter: @astrostephenson
- Instagram: @astrostephenson
- Podcast: Science 360
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Summit on PLC at Work
- Phoenix, AZ (Feb. 28 – 2)
- GFIO Virtual 2-Day
- April 4 & 11
- SBLA 2-Day Training
- Idaho Falls, ID (April 13-14)
- Assessment & Grading Conference
- Atlanta, GA (April 24-26)
- GFIO 2-Day
- Salt Lake City, UT (April 26-27)
- Assessment Center Institute
- Las Vegas, NV (May 24-26).
NEW BOOKS BY TOM:
- "Redefining Student Accountability" (April 2023)
CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER
- Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com
- Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod
- Twitter: @TomSchimmer
- Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast
- TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast
- Facebook: Schimmer Education
- Website: www.tomschimmer.com
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
In Don’t @ Me (2:46), Tom discusses how his One Word for 2022 was an epic failure and how he's going to give itone more shot. Then (7:35) Tom is joined by mentor, author, and consultant Jan Chappuis to discuss the evolution of assessment for learning over the past 20 years. Finally, in Assessment Corner (52:52), Tom highlights why grades should be anything but arbitrary.
- LinkedIn: Jan Chappuis
- Website: www.janchappuis.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Summit on PLC at Work
- Phoenix, AZ (Feb. 28 – 2)
- GFIO Virtual 2-Day
- April 4 & 11
- SBLA 2-Day Training
- Idaho Falls, ID (April 13-14)
- Assessment & Grading Conference
- Atlanta, GA (April 24-26)
- GFIO 2-Day
- Salt Lake City, UT (April 26-27)
- Assessment Center Institute
- Las Vegas, NV (May 24-26).
NEW BOOKS BY TOM:
CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER
- Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com
- Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod
- Twitter: @TomSchimmer
- Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast
- TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast
- Facebook: Schimmer Education
- Website: www.tomschimmer.com
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
In this bonus episode, Tom shares some highlights of the Teach Better '22 conference by interviewing presenters and participants while on Podcast Row. Today's Episode features:
- Megan Balduf
- Twitter: @MBalduf
- Kevin Butler
- Twitter: @TheKevinJButler
- Tre Gammage
- Twitter: @tregammage
- Erik Francis
- Twitter: @Maverikedu12
NEW BOOKS BY TOM:
CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER
- Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com
- Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod
- Twitter: @TomSchimmer
- Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast
- TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast
- Facebook: Schimmer Education
- Website: www.tomschimmer.com
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
In Don’t @ Me (2:32), Tom reminds listeners that there is no trophy at the end of the holidays and that it is important to find time for ourselves and rest. Then (6:40) Tom, highlights his Top 5 Holiday Movies of all time. Finally, in Assessment Corner (20:02), Tom is joined by Natalie Vardabasso and Colleen Dawson to highlight the "Empowerment Ecosystem," a program Natalie created to create a support community for those change agents leading assessment and grading reform in their schools or districts.
- Natalie on Twitter: @natabasso
- EduCrush on Twitter: @educrushpod
- EduCrush on Instagram: @educrushpod
- Colleen on Twitter: @Mxhumanizingedu
Book a Meeting for Empowerment Ecosystem
NEW BOOKS BY TOM:
CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER
- Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com
- Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod
- Twitter: @TomSchimmer
- Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast
- TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast
- Facebook: Schimmer Education
- Website: www.tomschimmer.com
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
In Don’t @ Me (2:44), Tom reminds listeners to celebrate their wins, no matter how small, medium, or large. Then, Tom is joined by education consultant Kristine Tesoriero Mizzone (8:40) to discuss the most important aspects of institutional coaching. Finally, in Assessment Corner (55:12), Tom highlights some big ideas from an article he recently wrote about eliminating implicit bias in assessment. Specifically, he talks about using cultural archetypes to create a more culturally responsive and expansive approach to assessment.
- Kristine on Twitter: @Kristine_Tes
- Kristine on LinkedIn: Kristine Tesoriero
- Kristine's Website: www.collabconsulting.org
NEW BOOKS BY TOM:
CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER
- Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com
- Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod
- Twitter: @TomSchimmer
- Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast
- TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast
- Facebook: Schimmer Education
- Website: www.tomschimmer.com
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
In Don’t @ Me (1:34), Tom opens by asserting that NOW is the time to take the first step to accomplish any personal and/or professional goals you have for yourself. Then, Tom is joined by math teacher and podcaster Kyle Pearce (6:37), to discuss the elements of effective math instruction. Finally, in Assessment Corner (55:12), Tom shares a view of assessment as a procedure for drawing inferences.
- Kyle on Twitter: @MathletePearce
- Kyle on Instagram: @mathletepearce
- Kyle on LinkedIn: Kyle Pearce
- MMM on Twitter: @MakeMathMoments
- MMM on Instagram: @makemathmoments
- MMM Website: makemathmoments.com
- MMM Podcast: Making Math Moments
NEW BOOKS BY TOM:
UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
- Grading from the Inside Out (2-Day Workshop)
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- Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022)
CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER
- Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com
- Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod
- Twitter: @TomSchimmer
- Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast
- TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast
- Facebook: Schimmer Education
- Website: www.tomschimmer.com
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
In Don’t @ Me (1:30), Tom opens with a reminder that when it comes to professional learning, you get out of it what you put into it. Then, Tom is joined by Genein Letford (9:01), to discuss her book, Seven Gems of Intercultural Creativity. Finally, in Assessment Corner (44:44), Tom shares an idea on how to personalize final exams.
- Genein on Twitter: @GeneinLetford
- Genein on Instagram: @geneinletford
- Genein on Facebook: Genein Letford
- Genein on LinkedIn: Genein Letford
- Genein's Website: www.geneinletford.com
- Genein's Podcast: Caffe Strategies
- Caffe Stategies Website: www.caffestrategies.com
NEW BOOKS BY TOM:
UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
- Grading from the Inside Out (2-Day Workshop)
-
- Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022)
CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER
- Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com
- Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod
- Twitter: @TomSchimmer
- Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast
- TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast
- Facebook: Schimmer Education
- Website: www.tomschimmer.com
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
In Don’t @ Me (2:11), Tom opens by addressing the widespread lack of student engagement and suggesting there are only two choices educators have in response. Then, Tom is joined by Eric Saibel (11:22), who is a co-founder of "Global School Play Day, for a conversation about the importance of unstructured play for children and teens. Finally, in Assessment Corner (58:11), Tom highlights why he is rethinking his long-held stance against group grades.
- Eric on Twitter: @ecsaibel
- Eric on Instagram: @esaibel
- GSPD on Twitter: @GSPlayDay
- GSPD on Instagram: @gsplayday
- Eric on LinkedIn: Eric Saibel
- Eric's Website: www.ericsaibel.com
Peter Gray (2014): The Decline of Play
NEW BOOKS BY TOM:
UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
- Grading from the Inside Out (2-Day Workshop)
-
- Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022)
CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER
- Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com
- Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod
- Twitter: @TomSchimmer
- Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast
- TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast
- Facebook: Schimmer Education
- Website: www.tomschimmer.com