Episodes
![Secondary Teachers Discuss Carnegie Math Implementation and Success](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7682925/VL2Zia_300x300.png)
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Secondary Teachers Discuss Carnegie Math Implementation and Success
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Are you a secondary teacher looking to refine your Carnegie Math implementation? Maybe you are new to teaching Carnegie Math? If so, this episode is for you! Teachers Monica Mcnichols (White Sands Middle School), Stephanie Martin (Sierra Middle School), and Cara Jurus (Mayfield High School) talk with Lisa Hufstedler (LCPS Associate Director of Teaching and Learning for K12 Math) about their success with the Carnegie Math curriculum. The topics they discuss include Google and Nearpod implementation, Edulastic and Mathia usage, and how they plan to transition into a face-to-face environment after starting their implementation remotely.
![First Years Teachers Discuss Starting Remotely](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7682925/VL2Zia_300x300.png)
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
First Years Teachers Discuss Starting Remotely
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Remember your first year of teaching? Imagine if your first year started completely online! On today’s episode we talk with three rock star first-year teachers on how they survived – and were extremely successful – during a fully remote first year of teaching. Please listen in to our guests Amber Ortiz from Las Cruces High School, Alana Perry from Picacho Middle School, and Amy Gonzalez from Alameda Elementary as they discuss their first year of teaching. The last segment of today’s show is great for any educator needing a moment to reflect on this year and prepare for the day when we can once again be face-to-face with our kiddos and colleagues.
![Esports: Gaming Sports Programs at LCPS High Schools](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7682925/VL2Zia_300x300.png)
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Esports: Gaming Sports Programs at LCPS High Schools
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Did you know that we have programs where our gaming kiddos play video games on teams competitively? On today’s episode Jorge Robles (LCHS Esports Coach), Michael Soffera (OHS Esports Coach), Matt Dawkins (LCPS Technology Director), and Blake Adkins (NMAA Board Member) have an enjoyable conversation on the Esports programs offered at several of our LCPS high schools. They discuss many of the misconceptions people have about their programs, the games the students play, and the many benefits that their programs offer for our gaming kiddos. Whether you are a gamer yourself, a teacher helping a student get involved, a parent searching for “that thing” for your high schooler, or an administrator looking to offer an awesome program for your school; this episode is for you!
![What are your remote learning plans for this semester? Secondary Teachers Discuss](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7682925/VL2Zia_300x300.png)
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
What are you planning to do in your remote classrooms this semester? What did you do last semester that was successful? What new tools/techniques are you wanting to try? These are the questions that four secondary teachers discuss on this episode. David Nunez, Laura Talley, Natalie Geiger, and Jesus Melendez have a great conversation on several different specific tools and techniques that they either have used or plan to use this semester. If you are looking for new things to incorporate into your secondary class, then this is the perfect episode for you. Below are many of the tools/programs/techniques mentioned in today’s episode:
![What are your remote learning plans for this semester? Elementary Teachers Discuss](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7682925/VL2Zia_300x300.png)
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
What are you planning to do in your remote classrooms this semester? What did you do last semester that was successful? What new tools/techniques are you wanting to try? These are the questions that four elementary teachers discuss on this episode. Jeannette Covarrubia, Tamisha Molenda, Samantha Garza, and Hugo Hernandez have a great conversation on several different specific tools and techniques that they either have used or plan to use this semester. If you are looking for new things to incorporate into your elementary class, then this is the perfect episode for you. Below are many of the tools/programs/techniques mentioned in today’s episode:
![Successful Remote Team-Teaching Part 3: Secondary School Team (High School)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7682925/VL2Zia_300x300.png)
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Successful Remote Team-Teaching Part 3: Secondary School Team (High School)
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Are you a secondary school educator interested in refining your team-teaching approach during remote learning? In today’s episode of Engaging in Teaching and Learning we talk with two teachers who just started working together this year. Our guests Susan Wright and Maria Perez Luna work together at Centennial High School. On today’s show they share the importance of making and modeling personal connections in order to reach their students and boost engagement. They also discuss the importance sending the message to their inclusion classes that the word “inclusion” means that ALL students are included.
![Successful Remote Team-Teaching Part 2: Secondary School Team (Middle School)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7682925/VL2Zia_300x300.png)
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Successful Remote Team-Teaching Part 2: Secondary School Team (Middle School)
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Are you a secondary school educator interested in refining your team-teaching approach during remote learning? In today’s episode of Engaging in Teaching and Learning we talk with a team who has been working together for years. Our guests Christine Dennis and Alberta Medina work together at Zia Middle School. On today’s show they share the importance of being willing to try new things and split the instruction 50/50. They also discuss the importance of playing off each other's strengths in order to create the best digital classroom.
![Successful Remote Team-Teaching Part 1: Elementary Team](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7682925/VL2Zia_300x300.png)
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Successful Remote Team-Teaching Part 1: Elementary Team
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Are you an elementary school educator or ancillary staff member interested in teaming with educational assistants to support your learners? Today’s episode of Engaging in Teaching and Learning addresses ways to think out of the box and work together to meet the needs of our elementary-level students. Our guests Marsha Reyes (Educational Assistant) and Roni Alba (Speech Language Pathologist) work together at Columbia Elementary. On today’s show they share the importance of staying positive and being willing to try new things. They also offer some specific tips and resources that they are using to be successful.
![Remote Learning Student Engagement Part 3: High School Student Engagement](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7682925/VL2Zia_300x300.png)
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Remote Learning Student Engagement Part 3: High School Student Engagement
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Are you a high school teacher interested in boosting your student engagement during remote learning? Today’s episode of Engaging in Teaching and Learning addresses the challenges and possible solutions to increasing student engagement at the high school level. Our guest Lisette Tarin Martinez, LCHS Dance Director and sponsor of student government at Las Cruces High School, shares her best practices and what she has learned throughout the semester that has brought her success. Included in many of the topics covered are ideas on how to build school spirit and engage an entire school and how to engage students in the physical aspect of her class.
![Remote Learning Student Engagement Part 2: Middle School Student Engagement](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7682925/VL2Zia_300x300.png)
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Remote Learning Student Engagement Part 2: Middle School Student Engagement
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Are you a middle school teacher interested in boosting your student engagement during remote learning? Today’s episode of Engaging in Teaching and Learning addresses the challenges and possible solutions to increasing student engagement at the middle school level. Our guest Vanessa Dabovich, 8th grade Film and Broadcast teacher at Sierra Middle School, shares her best practices and what she has learned throughout the semester that has brought her success. Included in many of the topics covered are the importance of connecting with students on a personal level, navigating the challenges with her specific content area, and maintaining a “can-do” positive outlook despite the hurdles.