E073: IDEAL Fellows as Love in Action with Jeremiah Sims

May 19th, 2022  |  54 mins 39 secs

antiracism, community college, diversity, equity, impact framework, inclusion, leadership, policy

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jeremiah Sims, of Rooted in Love, as we discuss his work with Initiative for Diversity, Equity, Antiracism and Leadership (IDEAL) Fellows and how they are equipped to identify and research campus policies that are disproportionately negatively impacting marginalized student groups using the IMPACT Framework.

E072: The Model Minority Myth with Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn 

May 12th, 2022  |  46 mins 14 secs

access, antiracist, asian americans, inclusion, solidarity

Learning to teach better with educator, speaker and professional learning facilitator, Dr. Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn, as we discuss her article from Learning for Justice, "What is the Model Minority Myth?"

E071: Rob Harvilla and 60 Songs that Explain the 90's

May 5th, 2022  |  54 mins 5 secs

music, rob harvilla, songs, the 90's

Learning to teach better with Rob Harvilla, The Ringer senior staff writer and music critic, as we discuss his podcast, 60 Songs that Explain the 90's. We dive into how he structures the podcast, how it has evolved over 60 episodes, and whether or not he considers himself a teacher of the 90's.

E070: Easter Edition - Lessons from a Feast with Joey Bates

April 14th, 2022  |  41 mins 1 sec

easter, facilitating, gospel, jesus, mark, teaching

Learning to teach better by examining the story of "Jesus feeds 5000" from Mark 6:30-44, with Joey Bates, Next Generation Pastor from The Orchard Oxford in Oxford, MS.

E069: Lessons from Teaching, Writing, and Leading in Math Education with Johnny Lott

March 24th, 2022  |  1 hr 1 min

curriculum, mathematics, mathematics education, mathematics teaching, nctm, writing

Learning to teach better with Past President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Montana, Johnny Lott, as he discusses lessons learned through his vast amount of experience teaching, writing, and leading.

E068: Matthew Mifflin Helps Extract More Lessons on Good Teaching from the Broken Record Podcast with Robert Plant and Rick Rubin

March 10th, 2022  |  1 hr 12 secs

blues, good teaching, music, rick rubin, robert plant

Learning to teach better by presenting to Matthew Mifflin ( Phrygian Frog Music Professionals (BMI) and Phrygian Frog Records, Artist and Songwriter) lessons on good teaching extracted from an episode of the Broken Record Podcast featuring Robert Plant and Rick Rubin.

E067: Teaching with Puzzles with Jeffrey Wanko

March 3rd, 2022  |  1 hr 5 mins

engagement, logical thinking, puzzles, student engagement

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jeffrey Wanko, mathematics teacher educator and puzzle creator, as we explore puzzles and how to use them with students to develop logical thinking, creativity, risk taking, and agency.

E066: Love as Praxis with Jeremiah Sims

February 24th, 2022  |  1 hr 3 mins

antiracist, love, praxis

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jeremiah Sims, of Rooted in Love, as we discuss 'love as praxis' through his work with the IMPACT Equity Evaluation, antiracist growth mindset, and IDEAL Fellows.

Welcome to Amidon Planet!

January 26th, 2022  |  2 mins 33 secs

An overview of past episodes of the Amidon Planet Podcast, a review of the purpose of the Amidon Planet Podcast, and a preview of what is to come!

E065: Sharing Golden Nuggets and Wrapping Up 2021 with Kayla Luke

December 30th, 2021  |  59 mins 28 secs

2021, new year, reflecting

Learning to teach better by reflecting on 2021 with Kayla Luke and discussing my journal article from the Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 journal, "Sharing the Golden Nuggets".

E064: Christmas Edition with Joey Bates

December 23rd, 2021  |  39 mins 20 secs

called, calling, christmas, gospel

Learning to teach better with Joey Bates as we reflect on his recent Christmas message from the Thrill of Hope sermon series at The Orchard Oxford.

E063: Nancy Bartelt, the Enneagram, and Improving our Skill at Self Care

December 16th, 2021  |  1 hr 24 mins

enneagram, mental health, nancy bartelt, self care

Learning to teach better with Nancy Bartelt as we discuss the enneagram, self care, and recognizing when and how to do the work of self care. Nancy shares her own lessons on self care that are available in a downloadable workbook.