Teaching Channel Talks

New teacher? Seasoned veteran? Leader in a school or district? No matter what your role, being in education these days is tough. We’re here to help. Join our host, Dr. Wendy Amato, as she tackles challenging issues in education with experts in the field and discusses how to inspire meaningful, vibrant, and fun PD, shifting perceptions about professional learning.

Teaching Channel Talks is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 115 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Teaching Channel Talks, a education show with 115 episodes published.

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  Episode #118

  How Strong School Culture Reduces Chronic Absenteeism (w/ Khari Shabazz)

  Aug 13, 202531 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato speaks with Khari Shabazz, Managing Director of Schools and School Partnerships at K12 Coalition, about how shifting from compliance to connection can combat chronic absenteeism. Drawing from his experience as a school leader and parent, Khari shares powerful examples of how student voice, academic rigor, and human connection can transform school culture and boost daily attendance. Together, they explore what it really means to create a learning environment that students want to be part of.</p><h2>Resources for Continued Learning</h2><p>When Students Don’t Show Up It...

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  Episode #117

  Making Learning Stick with Cognitive Science (w/ Meg Lee)

  Jul 16, 202527 minS0

  <p>How does understanding memory and cognition shape better teaching?</p><p>In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato sits down with Meg Lee, founder of Learning Science Partners and an expert in evidence-based instruction, to explore how teachers can apply cognitive science in practical, classroom-specific ways. They discuss retrieval, attention, and effortful thinking, and how routines, pacing, and reflection can be adjusted to better support how students retain and recall information. Meg shares how small shifts in your teaching practice, rooted in research, can lead to stronger outcomes for all learners.</p><h4>Resources for Continued Lea...

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  Episode #116

  Effortful Thinking and the Power of Learning Science (w/ Dr. Jim Heal)

  Jun 18, 202526 minS0

  <p>What happens when teachers understand how learning really works?</p><p>In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato is joined by Dr. Jim Heal, co-founder of Learning Science Partners, to talk about the science behind effective teaching. Dr. Heal explains why effortful thinking leads to stronger learning, challenges common myths about engagement, and shares how cognitive load, memory, and prior knowledge shape student success. The conversation offers a clear look at how learning science connects research to classroom decisions and helps teachers focus on what works.</p><h4>Resources for Continued Learning</h4><p>Inside the...

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  Episode #115

  Teacher Supply and Demand in Deaf Education (w/ Karen Stinson)

  May 21, 202521 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato sits down with Karen Stinson, Program Coordinator for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education at Radford University. They discuss the urgent need for more teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) and explore why teacher supply is not meeting the growing demand. Karen shares insights from her work at Radford, the challenges of preparing future educators, and how schools can better support DHH students. Listen in to learn how you can make a difference in Deaf education and discover opportunities to get involved.</p><h2>Resources for...

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  Episode #114

  Creating Classrooms That Honor Student Identity (w/ Kwame Sarfo-Mensah)

  May 7, 202522 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato is joined by educator, author, and consultant Kwame Sarfo-Mensah to talk about honoring student identity in everyday teaching. Drawing from his new book Learning to Relearn, Kwame shares personal stories and practical strategies around identity, decentering, and collective action. He and Wendy discuss how cultural awareness, reflection, and empathy can shape stronger student-teacher relationships. Listen in for ways to build trust, center student voices, and create classrooms where every learner feels they belong.</p><h2>Resources for Continued Learning</h2><p>Explore the Book Learning to Relearn</p><p>...

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