• Learning by Doing in Special Education with Isaiah Glenn
    Jun 14 2025

    In this episode, Craig Randall interviews Isaiah Glenn, a special needs educator at Tuttle School, part of Briarwood School in Houston, Texas. Isaiah shares his unconventional journey into teaching, the challenges and rewards of working with special needs children, and the importance of social skills training. They also discuss the impact of Trust-Based Observations on fostering a supportive and creative teaching environment.

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    29 mins
  • The Hero's Journey & Teaching Life Lessons through Literature with Lauren Turley
    Jun 7 2025

    In this episode of 20 Minutes of Teaching Brilliance on the Road with Trust Based Observations, Craig Randall interviews Lauren Turley, a ninth grade English teacher from Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota, Florida. They discuss Lauren's teaching journey, her approach to classroom management, the integration of higher order thinking skills in her lessons, and the impactful concept of Trust Based Observations.

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    31 mins
  • Encouraging Student Engagement with Marcee McLain
    May 31 2025

    In this episode, Craig Randall interviews Marcee McLain, a fifth-grade teacher at Soap Lake Elementary. Marcee shares her journey into teaching, her methods for fostering creativity, and the importance of building strong relationships with students. The discussion also touches on the positive impact of Trust-Based Observations in her classroom.

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    29 mins
  • From Evaluation to Empowerment with Lizz Chappell
    May 24 2025

    In this episode, Craig Randall discusses impactful teaching with Lizz Chappell. They delve into building student rapport, the importance of trust, encouraging student vulnerability, and the role of interest in learning.

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    34 mins
  • Classroom Mastery with Clarissa Larsen
    May 10 2025

    In this episode, Craig interviews Clarissa Larson, a passionate and dedicated sixth-grade teacher from Central Washington. Clarissa shares her journey into teaching, the impact of her mother on her career, and her innovative teaching strategies. Topics include the importance of classroom management, the benefits of starting as a paraeducator, building strong relationships with students, and her experiences with trust-based observations compared to the Danielson model. The episode provides valuable insights for educators on pushing students to excel while maintaining a supportive and engaging learning environment.


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    30 mins
  • Making Science Practical and Applicable with Moriah Houseman
    Apr 19 2025

    In this episode, Craig Randall speaks with Moriah Housman, a passionate middle school science teacher at the Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia. They discuss Moriah's journey into teaching, her unique classroom strategies, and an engaging lab activity that sparks curiosity and higher-order thinking among her students.

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    32 mins
  • Creating a Supportive Learning Environment for Neurodivergent Students with Thaint Elliot
    Apr 12 2025

    In this episode, Craig speaks with Thaint Elliot, a dedicated reading interventionist, about her experiences and methodologies in creating a supportive and efficient learning environment for neurodivergent students. They also delve into broader educational challenges and potential solutions for public school systems.

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    31 mins
  • Unlocking Student Potential with Jill Stedman
    Apr 5 2025

    In this episode, Craig Randall interviews Jill Stedman, a seasoned social studies teacher from the Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia. They discuss Jill's innovative teaching methods, including her use of Madeline Hunter's instructional strategies, Project Zero routines, and the thought-provoking unit on fast fashion and its impact on the Chinese economy.

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    29 mins
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