The No-Frills Teacher Podcast

S2 Episode 11: The Virtues of Virtual School (Featuring Taylor Ashby)

Welcome to The No-Frills Teacher Podcast! 🎙️ In Season 2, Episode 11, dive into the fascinating world of virtual education with our special guest, Taylor Ashby. As a dedicated teacher at Florida Virtual School, Taylor brings a unique perspective on guiding high school students through the virtual learning experience. Tune in to discover the virtues of virtual schooling, as Taylor shares insights, experiences, and the impact on students' lives. Plus, get an exclusive look into Taylor's role with Recliner Sports Reporters, where they dissect NFL highlights. Don't miss this engaging episode featuring the 2022 Foundation for Lee County Public Schools Inc. Golden Apple Recipient! Available on all major podcast platforms. 🎧 #NoFrillsTeacherPodcast #VirtualEducation #NFLInsights
Looking to support Taylor and his wife Alex as they raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. Make sure to check out their Fundraising page for “The Crossing” https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0sDivu9CcVpPQdnpHUUZtMRtVh6N7k4MtNpjP9miu9seZWgw92h8WR4wB1vpzQ6Lwl&id=585534899
Don't forget to catch Taylor Ashby as he discusses all things football! Recliner sports reporters https://www.facebook.com/reclinersports?mibextid=LQQJ4d

S2 Episode10: From The Classroom To The Cosmos (Featuring Courtney Black)

The No-Frills Teacher Podcast is back for 2024 and this time we are reaching for the stars! Join host Joe Camps and his special guest, Education Project Manager with the International Space Station National Laboratory, Courtney Black as they discuss Courtney’s journey from the classroom to the cosmos!
New to 2024 we will be highlighting each guest’s contribution to education.
Educator highlight: Courtney served for fourteen years as a fourth through eighth grade science educator in Lee County, Florida. She has presented at numerous national conferences illustrating innovative lessons and ways to incorporate space science into any curriculum. In her district, she coordinated an ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) contact with her school in 2018 and an In-Flight Educational Downlink event with the entire district in 2020. Courtney received multiple educator awards and is an educator member of the AIAA, Civil Air Patrol, JPL’s Solar System Ambassadors, and Space Center Houston’s SEEC Crew. At the ISS National Lab, she manages the Space Station Ambassador program and the James A. Abrahamson Space Leaders Fellowship. She works with scores of educational partners to leverage science on the ISS for educational purposes. Her educational philosophy is rooted in the support and training of educators to reach, teach, and inspire the next generation of STEMists and space explorers.

S2 Episode 9: Should Supers Be Elected? (Featuring Melissa Holland)

Elected Superintendents? Not common, but perhaps it can be a game changer for a school district. Join host Joe Camps and his special guest Melissa Holland as they discuss the benefits and apprehensions of moving from an appointed superintendent to an elected one. Does experience matter when it comes to the top position in a school system? Is change always good? Should politics be a factor when choosing a candidate? All this and more on The No-Frills Teacher Podcast!
Want to stay informed on the candidates who are running for Superintendent in Lee County, Florida? Make sure to check out www.denisecarlin.com

S2 Episode 8: Big Apple Dreams (Featuring Joey Giangreco)

Start spreading the news, The Sanibel School Seahorse Chorale is performing at Carnegie Hall, but they need your support! Join host Joe Camps and his featured guest, Joey Giangreco, music director of The Sanibel School, as they discuss the current state of music in education and his students once in a lifetime opportunity of singing in The Big Apple!
Want to support a great cause and make these New York dreams a reality? Visit https://sanibelschoolfund.betterworld.org

S2 Episode 7: Hot For Teacher!

Three couples, all educators! This is episode 7 of The No-Frills Teacher Podcast! Join host Joe Camps and his special guests Paul & Jaclyn Holimon, Steven & Bianca McGinley, and Alexis Camputaro (Joe Camps’ wife) as they share stories of lesson plans and love! Is it better to be married to a fellow educator or leave the classroom separate from the household? Most importantly, which couple will walk away being crowned The Newlywed Game (Teacher Edition) Champions!

S2 Episode 6: Dress For Success And Other Teacher Myths

Fact or Myth: Do the clothes you wear make you a better teacher? Join host Joe Camps as he takes the comfort out of uncomfortable attire.
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S2 Episode 5: The Risk of Maintaining the Status Quo (Featuring Dr. Nathan Buehler)

Can there ever be change in education if we all follow the status quo? Join host Joe Camps and his special guest Dr. Nathan Buehler as they examine the limitations and frustrations of adhering to the status quo in the teaching profession.
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S2 Episode 4: The Valley of Despair and Other Spooky Stories of The Classroom

Are you living in the Valley of Despair? Kid trash your classroom? Never ending PLC? We’ve all been there! Join host Joe Camps as he navigates the first livestream episode of The No-Frills Teacher Podcast. Make no bones about it, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

S2 Episode 3: Why Teachers Deserve Better Pay (Featuring Anna Whitten)

Overworked and severely underpaid , this is the life of a Lee County teacher. State mandates keep increasing, classroom behaviors are getting worse, coverage for classes is lacking, yet teachers are expected to do more without adequate compensation. When will we collectively reach a breaking point? If teachers are expected to meet the basic needs of students, should we not have our own basic needs met as well?
Join host Joe Camps and special guest Teacher Association of Lee County Secretary Anna Whitten as they discuss the financial struggles of teachers and share the ongoings of current negotiations to improve teacher pay.

S2 Episode 2: The Self-Righteous Teacher

Can you smell the smug in the air tonight? Actually, it isn’t smug at all but rather self-righteousness in education. What is a traditional teacher to do?!