School Sparks with Dr. Desi Cameron

Spark 9: Classroom Management Part 1

For teachers: In this episode, I talk about the three main tenants of classroom management, which include managing yourself, the space, and the task at hand.

Spark 8: The importance of memorizing faces and names!

For teachers, leaders, and staff: A former student of mine shared how this practice was transformative for her and she encouraged me to share it in this forum. This podcast is inspired by my own experience over 23 years ago, modeled by the one and only Jessica Hoffman Davis, the former director of the arts in education program at Harvard.

Spark 7: How to build in quiet/chill time into your day at school and at home

For teachers and staff who have kids at home: Requested by a colleague, this podcast answers the question of how to build in quiet/chill time at home and at school.

Spark 6: How teachers can give constructive feedback to families

Inspired by a fellow educator’s request, this podcast focuses on how teachers can provide constructive feedback to families and provide actionable steps for what families can do at home.

Spark 5: Calendar time!

For leaders and staff, but also applicable for teachers: Plan out your week, set priorities and block out time for deep work, movement, breaks, lunch, and reflection!

Spark 4: Providing choice is a game changer

For leaders, teachers, and staff: Provide choice for students, teachers, and in meetings!

Spark 3: Positive notes for students & families from teachers

For teachers (and staff!): A positive personalized email home to students and families can help build relationships!

Spark 2: Greet everyone!

This is for anyone who works in a school. Warmly greeting others and making them feel welcome is so important! It’s an easy practice and transformational.