Episodes 57
Avg. Duration 51m
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Since Jan 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2025

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Educator Happy Hour features candid interviews with educators and school leaders to inspire you to level up in and out of the classroom. In each episode, fellow educators Chase Mielke and Ming Shelby get real about the pain points affecting educators — then dig deep to uncover tools, tactics, and mindsets so we can be our best to give our best to those who need us.

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Recent Episodes

6 insights on why JOY is a necessity for learning

Mar 31, 2025 50m

This episode we talk about the research on joy: How does it improve learning? How does it influence psychological safety? Most of all, what are simple strategies any educator can use to add more joy…

How to find your people (in your building and beyond)

Mar 03, 2025 52m

Check out the folks Ming and Chase built community with:Our TYS CommunityAlso, take a drink every time we say the word "segue"!Also also, will someone from the @Segway company reach out about this…

Teacher-tested tips for goal setting

Jan 03, 2025 39m

Scientific American's Tips for New Year's Resolutions Our SponsorThanks as always to our sponsor, TYS Speakers. Check out the vetted list of top-tier speakers and PD leaders here:TYS SpeakersConnect…

How "emotion prejudice" affects teaching and parenthood

Nov 25, 2024 41m

This week, we tackle the idea of "emotion prejudice" -- how we are biased to allow, experience, and support kids through some emotions but not others. What emotion do we struggle to feel? What…

Spooky! Being a social studies teacher during an election year (with Rex Hafer)

Oct 30, 2024 55m

About RexRex Hafer is a 20 year educator at Kalamazoo Central High School. He has taught AP US Government & Politics and AP Comparative Government & Politics for the past 15 years. As adviser…

What every educator needs to know about DOPAMINE

Oct 07, 2024 43m

Learn more about Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence and Dr. Anna LembkeTime Stamps:2:00 - How to not get arrested when renting a car8:00 - What is dopamine?12:00 - The…

How to grow courageous kids

Sep 11, 2024 48m

There's still time to join the Anxious Generation Book Study. Our prompts are always posted and the community is still sharing ideas. Register here: https://forms.gle/uBYFmYMib7gFL41X6 Our…

Our biggest learnings from The Anxious Generation (so far)

Jul 23, 2024 33m

There's ABSOLUTELY still time to join our book study! Request to join our private facebook group at the link below:Anxious Generation - Educator Happy Hour Book StudyRead Paige Tutt's Edutopia…

Why we're reading The Anxious Generation

Jun 24, 2024 32m

There's ABSOLUTELY still time to join our book study! Request to join our private facebook group at the link below:Anxious Generation - Educator Happy Hour Book Study Our SponsorThanks as always to…

Closing the gaps of unfinished learning (with Chrissy Allison)

Jun 06, 2024 1h 1m

About ChrissyChrissy Allison is the founder of Mindful Math Coach whose core purpose is to help schools increase student achievement in K-8 math. Since 2016, she's worked to answer the question: How…

Does being a parent make you a better teacher? (with Patti Brucki)

May 21, 2024 57m

About Patti BruckiPatti Brucki (M.A., M.S.) has been an award winning high school teacher and coach on Chicago’s south side since 1990.  She comes from a family of 23 teachers and coaches.  As a…

Humor-based leadership: Why every school needs it (with Craig Aarons-Martin)

Apr 22, 2024 50m

About CraigCraig Aarons-Martin, Founder & CEO of CCM Education Group, is an award-winning teacher & school leader with 20+ years of experience in urban education serving as a mentor,…

But the PARENTS! Supporting great parenting to support great schools (with Kristin Schmoke)

Apr 08, 2024 52m

About KristinKristin Schmoke is a mother of 4, teacher, and parent coach.  She has lived and taught in 3 states, worked with kids for 25 years, and is passionate about helping adults find ease and…

6 Studies to Make You a Better Educator (and Human)

Mar 25, 2024 43m

Studies Referenced:Study 1:https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/does_mind_wandering_make_you_unhappyStudy…

Bringing the Energy Bus to Schools (with Dr. Jim Van Allan)

Mar 04, 2024 57m

About Dr. Jim Van AllanDr. Jim Van Allan is the president of Energy Bus for Schools and best-selling author of the book, The Energy Bus for Schools. He speaks to schools and districts across the…

Helping Kids Build Confidence Through Storytelling (with Richard Reyes)

Feb 19, 2024 1h 5m

About Richard ReyesRichard Reyes is the founder and executive director of PLUS ME Project, a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles that builds confidence in youth through personal storytelling.…

Helping Kids Through BIG Emotions (with Taes Leavitt)

Feb 05, 2024 1h 4m

About Taes LeavittTaes has spent the last 20 years creating television and stage content for children as half of the Award Winning children’s music duo, Splash’N Boots. As “Boots”, Taes has…

Disrupting Assumptions and Stereotypes in Education (with Dr. Matthew Woods)

Jan 22, 2024 54m

If you enjoy this show, we invite you to do us a couple solids: Share it with an educator you know!Post a review wherever you're listening.Your support keeps the rounds coming!About Dr. Matthew…

How to Make Teaching More Sustainable (with Paul Emerich France)

Jan 08, 2024 58m

About Paul Emerich FrancePaul Emerich France (he/him) is a National Board Certified Teacher, instructional coach, keynote speaker, and adjunct professor with over a decade of experience in the…

Buck the System! An Alt Ed Admin Reflects on How to Reform Schools

Dec 11, 2023 1h 2m

About Tammy GlupkerTammy is a 25-year veteran of non-traditional education experiences and offers a unique perspective. She recently retired from being the principal of Renaissance High School in…

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