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Teach Wonder

Teach Wonder

By: The Center for Excellence in STEM Education
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 We know that powerful things are happening in education and that those powerful things often go unnoticed or are siloed (within a community). We’ve built a space to share those powerful things, where we aren’t constrained by distance and scheduling. We’ll combine our 35 years of K - 12 teaching experience with the unique perspectives of our guests to connect you to relevant ideas and experiences. Listen in to motivate your practice, challenge your current pedagogy, and expand your horizons with stories from educators near and far.© 2025 Teach Wonder
Episodes
  • Shared Language and Expectations: A Conversation about Self-Reflection in the Classroom.

    Shared Language and Expectations: A Conversation about Self-Reflection in the Classroom.
    Oct 17 2025

    Ashley and Julie discuss the Educator Institute, a project aimed at bridging the gap between classroom teachers and future educators. They emphasize the importance of shared language and practices among educators. They talk about their experiences using the tool to both self-reflection and observe others.


    Intro Music: David Biedenbender

    Other Music: by Clavier Clavier from Pixabay

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    37 mins
  • Curious Change: A Look at Carla Shalaby's Troublemakers

    Curious Change: A Look at Carla Shalaby's Troublemakers
    Sep 30 2025

    In this episode Ashley O'Neil and Julie Cunningham discuss the book Troublemakers by Carla Shalaby as it relates to curiosity and agency. This book was part of the summer work in the Educator Institute, discussed in Episodes 1 and 2. In this episode they've each brought specific examples from the book and explore how these examples challenged or reframed their thinking. Throughout the podcast, the balance between classroom management and fostering authentic student engagement and self-expression is a central theme. They wrap up the episode by discussing some ways that teachers can sustain these types of practices in the classroom.

    Read the book: Troublemakers

    Intro Music: David Biedenbender

    Outro Music: Leigh Robinson from Pixabay

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    41 mins
  • Risky Play: What We Can Learn from Early Childhood.

    Risky Play: What We Can Learn from Early Childhood.
    Sep 17 2025

    Ashley and Julie are hear talking about what Risky Play has to do with Curiosity in the classroom. They highlight the need for educators to shift from replication to genuine learning, valuing respectful relationships and deeper skills. Ashley reflects on her experience with a homeschool group, noting the challenge of balancing student agency with personal expectations.

    Link to Article on Risky Play


    Intro Music: David Biedenbender

    Outtro Music: Music by Christoph Scholl from Pixabay

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    34 mins
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