School Sparks with Dr. Desi Cameron

School Sparks with Dr. Desi Cameron

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Episodes 45
Avg. Duration 6m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2026
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Daily
Format
Episodic
Consistency
62%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

Welcome to School Sparks with Dr. Desi Cameron! Each episode delivers quick, practical tips to spark joy, play, and connection in your school—ready to try today.

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Recent Episodes

Spark 45: Cell phones and tech at school!

Apr 22, 2026 5m

In this episode, I share thoughts on removing access to personal devices at school, unless modifications and accommodations are needed, and to focus on developing students’ minds and hearts: critical…

Spark 44: Celebrating professional milestones!

Apr 21, 2026 7m

In this episode, I talk about ways to celebrate professional milestones as a way of recognizing people’s hard work, commitment, and contributions to a school. Research shows that celebrating…

Spark 43: Celebrate birthdays: make it special, thoughtful, and consistent

Apr 20, 2026 5m

Birthdays are a great way to recognize students, families/guardians, staff, teachers, board members, donors, etc! I share different ideas of what I’ve seen work well! How can you ensure birthdays are…

Spark 42: The lost art of the thank you note!

Apr 17, 2026 5m

In this episode, I talk about how important it is to write a thank you note especially in the job search process. Thank you notes are always appreciated. They will not determine whether or not you…

Spark 41: Designing an inviting space!

Apr 16, 2026 9m

In this episode, I share tips to keep in mind as you design and set up a space (whether it’s a classroom, office, or other area of your school): purpose, energy, comfort/flexibility, openness &…

Spark 40: How to prepare for a teaching demo lesson!

Apr 15, 2026 8m

In this episode, I share 4 tips on how to best prepare for a teaching demo lesson! Whether you’re new to teaching or are applying for a teaching role at another school, the tips still apply!

Spark 39: The importance of “Do Now” activities!

Apr 14, 2026 7m

In this episode, I share ways to implement “do now” activities in classrooms and in meetings to help provide routine, set the tone, and prime the learning.

Spark 38: Cleaning up your rubrics!

Apr 13, 2026 5m

For teachers and staff who utilize rubrics in their classes or evaluations: In this episode, I share some tips of how to approach rubric creation, from focusing on why you are using a rubric in the…

Spark 37: How to turn a relationship around!

Apr 10, 2026 6m

In this episode, I share how to focus on building positive connections with others, especially with those who may drive us crazy or hit a nerve!

Spark 36: Presentation tips: From content to delivery

Apr 09, 2026 5m

In this episode, I share four tips to include in the content of your presentation and four tips on delivery for your presentation. Regardless of the length of your presentation or who your audience…

Spark 35: Use inclusive language!

Apr 08, 2026 4m

In this episode, I share three things to get you started to focus on building inclusive language at your school. This is a start and not a definitive list! Hope it’s helpful!

Spark 34: The importance of setting ground rules for any and all meetings!

Apr 07, 2026 7m

Ground rules set the expectation of how to show up and engage in a meeting. They can echo the why, the how, and improve engagement.

Spark 33: How to be less lonely in leadership!

Apr 06, 2026 7m

For leaders: Leadership is hard and often isolating. In this episode, I share 3 things that make leaders feel alone and 3 things you can do about it!

Spark 32: Attention Getters that work!

Apr 03, 2026 8m

This is for teachers and leaders: I share 4 guidelines for attention getters that work!

Spark 31: What administrators most want from teachers

Apr 02, 2026 8m

In this episode, I share 5 things administrators most want from teachers: 1. Do your job really well in the classroom, 2. Speak well of and support the school, 3. Contribute to the life of the school…

Spark 30: What teachers most want from administrators

Apr 01, 2026 9m

In this episode, I share 5 things teachers most want from administrators: 1. To be trusted and treated like professionals, 2. To be seen, valued, and appreciated, 3. For administrators to have…

Spark 29: Move away from gossiping and share your concerns!

Mar 31, 2026 5m

This episode is for anyone who works at a school: rather than spending time gossiping or having a meeting after a meeting, bring your concern to the right people. Otherwise gossiping just becomes…

Spark 28: Let go of perfectionism and move toward “good enough”

Mar 30, 2026 9m

For all who work at a school: I lay out 5 questions to ponder to help break you out of a perfectionist’s mindset and move toward accomplishing the work with less stress!

Spark 27: Gratitude!

Mar 27, 2026 6m

This is for anyone: 1. Write down (and perhaps share with someone) what you’re grateful for, at least three things each day: specific moments, people, lessons, etc. 2. Express gratitude for others:…

Spark 26: Power of music!

Mar 26, 2026 8m

For anyone who works at a school: 4 ways to incorporate music into the life of your school for positive change!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does School Sparks with Dr. Desi Cameron have?

School Sparks with Dr. Desi Cameron has published 45 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Education, How To.

Is School Sparks with Dr. Desi Cameron still active?

School Sparks with Dr. Desi Cameron is currently highly active with new episodes daily. Average episode length is 6m.

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