Vrain Waves Podcast

Highlighting our incredible @SVVSD AI team in this episode! Their ETHOS framework keeps people, not tools, at the center of our work. Let's ask ourselves, "Will AI help our students grow, or just get it done?" Tune in for some thoughtful conversation around AI and how we keep grounded in the ever-changing world of education and technology! vrainwaves.simplecast.com/episodes/ethos… @SuzannahEvans2 @drshanesaeed @matthewjmoulton @mrkelsall @MissGroskin

Tune in for one of our most important episodes with educator, author, & speaker @jmattmiller. Facing an ever-changing educational system requires putting on our "Tomorrow Glasses", but it's still sound, fundamental pedagogy & relationships that are the foundation! So as we plan our lessons, let's ask ourselves, "I can use technology, but should I?vrainwaves.simplecast.com/episodes/ai-i-… @SuzannahEvans2 @drshanesaeed @MrsLauer

Scaffolding is truly an art! Tune into one of our favorite conversations ever with @SVVSD teacher Wendy Schuller, who grounds her scaffolding principles in empathy for her students. Observing, responding, and bridging for the win! @longs_peakms @suzannahevans2 @drshanesaeed @MrsBallAP @lamb_heart_tea vrainwaves.simplecast.com/episodes/scaff…

Bringing 2025 to a close with one of our most important conversations! Tune in as we chat with educator-authors, @MrsBallAP & @lamb_heart_tea on why we need to be hunters in our classrooms, searching for student understanding, vs hoping & fishing for mastery. The Scaffolding Effect is one of the best professional development books we've ever read; truly scaffolding and chunking material down for all of us to understand. Happy year-end to all of our listeners! @SuzannahEvans2 @drshanesaeed @StVrainOPD vrainwaves.simplecast.com/episodes/the-s…

Such an honor for us to record with @Catlin_Tucker. We love this podcast village we're building! @SuzannahEvans2 @drshanesaeed @StVrainOPD podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/con…

The perfect follow-up to our episode last month w @Catlin_Tucker! 3 rockstar @SVVSD educators give us a peek into how they're using AI as enhancement, inspiration & reflection! Tune in to get inspired & embrace our new AI reality! @SuzannahEvans2 @drshanesaeed @StVrainOPD #StVrainAdvantage vrainwaves.simplecast.com/episodes/ai-in…

Season 8 is here and we're opening w one of the most inspiring educators we know, @Catlin_Tucker! Tune in as we discuss UDL, elevating our teaching w AI, and always, always, ensuring our students leave the classroom with agency and motivation! vrainwaves.simplecast.com/episodes/seaso… @SuzannahEvans2 @drshanesaeed @StVrainOPD

Drum roll please...2 more days until SEASON 8 drops with the inspiring @Catlin_Tucker! @suzannahevans2 @drshanesaeed And thank you @MrsLauer for the shout-out on LinkedIn linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Honored to be recognized as #8 of the Top 100 Podcasts for Teachers! Thank you to all our listeners, supporters, and most importantly, to our teachers doing the hard work every single day! @drshanesaeed @SuzannahEvans2 @StVrainOPD millionpodcasts.com/teacher-podcas…

Wrapping up S7 with 2 @SVVSD teachers, who continue to refine their practice, create relevant learning experiences, and champion their students! Tune in for one of our favorite conversations this year and have a great summer! vrainwaves.simplecast.com/episodes/refin… @SuzannahEvans2 @drshanesaeed @MrsLauer @SilverCreek_HS @FallRiverES

Tune in as we chat with @DTWillingham about his flow chart for independence, mastery in education, & building up the self-image of our students. Let's dive into how we might Outsmart Your Brain to help build Ss self-image and achieve mastery! vrainwaves.simplecast.com/episodes/scaff… @SuzannahEvans2 @drshanesaeed @StVrainOPD

We teach the whole student so connecting mind and body in our instruction benefits everyone! Tune in as we chat with @SVVSD PE teachers who also teach academic content and how they see these two important worlds complementing each other vrainwaves.simplecast.com/episodes/teach… @SuzannahEvans2 @drshanesaeed @StVrainOPD

New Year = new physical activity routines & we can't emphasize enough how important it is to move in the classroom too! Tune in as we talk about the benefits of brain science, focus, and stimulation all related to physical activity w @DrJulianReed vrainwaves.simplecast.com/episodes/sound… @SuzannahEvans2 @drshanesaeed

Farewell 2024! Tune in as we chat with our very own @BennerBrainiacs. She motivates her students to self-assess on standards, visualize their goals more clearly, and achieve true mastery using learning progressions in her classroom. vrainwaves.simplecast.com/episodes/holy-…

Inspiring students to self-assess and start working independently doesn't have to be complicated! Tune in as we chat w @MarcusLuther6 @BrokenCopier about how a simple strategy has built efficacy in the whole classroom. vrainwaves.simplecast.com/episodes/self-…

The perfect follow-up to @UntappedSlade is our conversation with @longs_peakms Sarah Patton and @PeaksMoose Mike Laurent. It's not too late in the year to set up some simple routines that will benefit all students! vrainwaves.simplecast.com/episodes/whats…

Season 7, here we go! @UntappedSlade is coming to your earbuds with strategies to help ALL students and set up the new year for success! @SuzannahEvans2 @drshanesaeed vrainwaves.simplecast.com/episodes/setti…

T-minus 2 days until Season 7 begins! We are kicking off Friday morning with Brandon Slade from Untapped Learning! Tune in as we set up the school year for success and support executive functioning! @UntappedSlade @SuzannahEvans2 @drshanesaeed