Best David Schmittou Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 234- Amber Miller returns to inspire and remind us that our circle of influence begins with us 47:46

1+ y ago47:46

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Amber Miller originally came on the show in the spring of 2021 (Episode 170) to tell her story of going from drunk and broke to no longer living a life wasted. Now she is back to tell the continuation of her story and how she finds meaning in every interaction and every experience. Follow her journey at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/217125266224…

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233-Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez believes that sometimes confidence matters more than competence. 52:48

1+ y ago52:48

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Follow Amy's journey: @Dr AmyMP or @drgrowtoknow Learn more about Dave: https://schmittou.net

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232- Connie Hamilton returns to talk about AI, questioning, leadership, collaboration and all things great teachers do. 47:43

1+ y ago47:43

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Learn more about Connie by visiting: https://www.conniehamilton.org/ You can listen to her other appearance on this podcast by checking out Episode 88: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-schmittou/episodes/Episode-88--Connie-Hamilton-shares-how-to-Hack-questioning-e70klr Learn more about Dave by visiting: https://LastingLearning.net…

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231-Nadia Bennett is helping us understand what happens "When Brown Girls Lead" 59:46

1+ y ago59:46

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Learn more about Nadia at:https://www.nadiabennett.com/[email protected] https://www.instagram.com/whenbrowngi...Learn more about Dave:https://schmittou.net

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230-Moshe Fried is changing the "game" of education with Classtars and kids are engaged in the process. 51:39

1+ y ago51:39

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Learn more about Classtars at:www.classtars.com www.instagram.com/classtars ClasStars for iOS (iPad): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/classtars/id1343614499 ClasStars for Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pnqsys.Classtars&hl=en_US ClasStars for Windows (Tablet or Laptop): https://www.microsoft.com/store/productI…

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229-Katherine Babcock spent four decades of her life fighting for who she is today. 47:41

1+ y ago47:41

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Learn more about Katherine and her shop at: https://www.SargentBubbles.com https://www.instagram.com/SargentBubbles https://www.facebook.com/SargentBubbles Learn more about Dave at: https://schmittou.net

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228- Daniel Dluzneski shares his thoughts on how to keep students and staff safe in times of crisis and emergency 1:09:28

1+ y ago1:09:28

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Connect with Daniel on his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldluzneski/ Learn more about Dave at: https://schmittou.net

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227-Cindy Gersch explains why she would rather have a dime than ten pennies 42:35

1+ y ago42:35

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Find Cindy at: https://cindygersch.com/ or on social media @716girlinatl Learn more about Dave at: https://schmittou.net

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226-Dr. Phil Hickman shares his solution to America's reading crisis (Plabook- AI supported reading assessment and intervention) 39:42

1+ y ago39:42

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Check out: http://www.plabookeducation.com/ for more information. Learn more about Dave at: https://schmittou.net Register for the SBG webinar at: https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5

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225-Kenra Henry shares her powerful healing journey from love and loss to self discovery. 50:17

1+ y ago50:17

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Kenra welcomes you to reach out to her. You can connect with her through her website, www.calmingchaos.support, or via email at [email protected]. Kenra also offers a healing journal available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4MN1GDH Learn more about Dave: https://schmittou.net SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: https://forms.gle/tPx…

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224-Heidi Dennis reminds us we are not broken and anxiety is a teacher, not an enemy. 42:00

2y ago42:00

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SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5 Learn more about Heidi Dennis, and order her book, at: https://www.heididennislpc.com/ Learn more about Dave at: https://schmittou.net

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223-Bold Humility- an audio recording- Chapters 9 and 10 17:25

2y ago17:25

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SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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222-Bold Humility- an audio recording- Chapter 8 19:49

2y ago19:49

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SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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221-Bold Humility- an audio recording- Chapter 7 27:40

2y ago27:40

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SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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220-Bold Humility- an audio recording- Chapter 6 28:12

2y ago28:12

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SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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219-Bold Humility- an audio recording-Chapter 5 23:51

2y ago23:51

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SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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218-Bold Humility- an audio recording- Chapter 4 22:40

2y ago22:40

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SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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217-Bold Humility- an audio recording-Chapter 3 29:03

2y ago29:03

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SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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216-Bold Humility-an audio recording- Chapter 2 27:44

2y ago27:44

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SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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215-Bold Humility-an audio recording- Chapter 1 23:33

2y ago23:33

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SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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214-Bold Humility- an audio recording- The Introduction 12:19

2y ago12:19

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SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Want to learn more? Visit: https://schmittou.net Want to read more of Dave's books? Visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Schmittou/author/B001K7PRHS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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213- Beth Napleton reminds us that all leadership is really the art of eliminating surprises. 45:32

2y ago45:32

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SBG Webinar Sign-Up Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/tPxf7R9pUe3QxLdx5⁠ Learn more about Beth at:https://www.bethnapleton.com/Learn more about Dave at:https://schmittou.net

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212-Opening Pandora's Box- Assessment in America 55:11

2y ago55:11

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Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net Cited references: https://www.ojp.gov/files/archives/pressreleases/2022/doj-awards-almost-190-million-grants-support-school-safety https://oese.ed.gov/offices/education-stabilization-fund/elementary-secondary-school-emergency-relief-fund/#:~:text=Formula%20Grant-,ESSER%20I,Relief%20Fund%20(ESSER)%20Fund…

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211-Liz and Nancy Jorgensen tell us why they chose to write together and what it's like to have a Gold Medal in the family. 47:52

2y ago47:52

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Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net Find the book on Amazon: Gwen Jorgensen: USA's First Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete Purchase signed copies: https://www.booksco.com/signed-copy-gwen-jorgensen Free educator guide: https://download.m-m-sports.com/extras/GwenJorgensen/Teacher_Guide.pdf For author visits, email [email protected] o…

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210-Amber Harper explains why being burned in can help us from burning out. 53:05

2+ y ago53:05

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Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net Check out more from Amber at: https://www.burnedinteacher.com/ https://www.instagram.com/burnedinteacher/ Find her book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Teacher-Burnout-Empowered-Challenge/dp/1948212226

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209-InetgratED shares how to disrupt, develop, and integrate education. 49:45

2+ y ago49:45

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Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net Join the IntegratED community: https://www.integratedk12.com/

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208- Dr. Jen Forristal guides us through The Umbrella Effect and how we can teach our kids to cope with the rains of life. 51:30

2+ y ago51:30

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Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net Grab a copy of The Umbrella Effect here: https://www.amazon.com/Umbrella-Effect-Raising-Adaptable-Stressful/dp/1544533705 Find all of Dr. Forristal's resources at The Umbrella Project: https://umbrellaproject.co/#:~:text=The%20Umbrella%20Project.,BASED%20%E2%80%93%20SCIENCE%20BACKED%20%E2%80%93%20PROVEN…

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207-Mark Jordan Shares His Life And The Power That Comes When We Unravel 47:10

2+ y ago47:10

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Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net "You can have almost anything, but you can't have everything." Learn more at: https://www.unravelgroups.com/

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206- Grin and "Bear" It- Part 2- Why does it all matter? 58:41

2+ y ago58:41

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Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net In this episode, Dave Schmittou and Katelynn Giordano debate whether we should all just "stay in our lane" and keep our mouths shut or speak up. Why should we get into these difficult conversations and how do we do it? What happens when we don't speak up and why all voices matter. Feel free to check out…

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205-Miriam Plotinsky explains why hovering and being a helicopter teacher limits student potential. 44:10

2+ y ago44:10

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Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net Miriam is an Instructional Specialist from Maryland. In this episode, Miriam explains how to maximize student curiosity and learning by hovering less and teaching more. Grab a copy of Teach More, Hover Less: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324019879 Visit Miriam's website at: http://miriamplotinsky.com/…

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204-Grin and "Bear" It- Part 1- Is Reading Overrated? 54:53

2+ y ago54:53

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Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net In this episode, Dave Schmittou and Katelynn Giordano debate whether reading is overrated in schools. They demonstrate what it's like to agree to disagree and yet still have the utmost respect for each other. Based in part on their book, Poking the Bear (available September 23, 2022), the two engage in …

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Episode 203- Erin Mengeu explains why slowing down is often the fastest route to success. 46:47

3y ago46:47

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Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net Follow Erin online at: https://betheirdifference.com/ Find her book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Erin-Mengeu/e/B09TL8SP2D

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Episode 202- A Focus on the Focus Keynote Presentation 45:07

3+ y ago45:07

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Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net In this episode, Dave invites us to one of his recent virtual keynote presentations. As he shares with this group of more than 100 educators, tasked with bringing engaging instruction into their classrooms with the assistance of technology, Dave reminds us all that technology should be used to enhance w…

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Episode 201- An Educational MINDfield episode- Final thoughts 12:43

3+ y ago12:43

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Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net In this episode, Dave shares his remaining mindfield thoughts. Connect with Dave at: [email protected] @daveschmittou

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Episode 200- An Educational MINDfield episode- Correlation does NOT equal causation 18:18

3+ y ago18:18

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Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net In this episode, Dave explores the error we make when we believe that past practice predicts future performance. Connect with Dave at: [email protected] @daveschmittou

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Episode 199- An Educational MINDfield Episode. Labeling Assessments as Formative OR Summative is Educational Malpractice 12:16

3+ y ago12:16

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Learn more by visiting: https://schmittou.net In this episode, Dave tackles a practice that has picked up steam in virtually every school in America. When we don't actually read the research and only apply the Cliffs Notes version, we can get so much wrong. Labeling assignments formative or summative hurts kids. Using assessments formatively AND su…

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Episode 198- An Educational MINDfield episode: Being Too Tired to Change is the Reason to Change 13:35

3+ y ago13:35

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In this Educational MINDfield episode, you are challenged to chip away at anything that gets in the way of your primary purpose. Focus on the focus.

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Epsiode 197- An Educational MINDfield episode- College is OVERRATED. 13:44

3+ y ago13:44

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In this episode, Dave Schmittou shares why he believes college is not for everyone....as a matter of fact, it may only be for the few.The average American is stuck paying off student loans for 21.1 years. The average American transitions careers every 4.5 years.Feel free to share your thoughts with Dave at:[email protected]@daveschmittou…

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Episode 196- An Educational MINDfield episode: Standardized Tests are NOT the Problem 13:06

3+ y ago13:06

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In this episode, Dave Schmittou shares why he believes the argument against standardized testing is the wrong argument to be having. The accountability, sorting and selecting, the labeling, the judging are all tremendous problems attributed to standardized tests, but it's not the tests that are the problem. It's what we do with them. Feel free to s…

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Episode 195- Pamela Hall shares why she focuses on teaching what matters most and how that has helped her find success for more than 30 years. 43:58

3+ y ago43:58

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Pam Hall explains: * Teaching in Pig Country * Teaching Engineering in Elementary * Finding Success in Year 33 * How to Focus on What's Important Follow Pamela's journey at: https://www.pamhall2inspire.com/

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Episode 194-Emily Paschall is in sweet home Alabama, but she is changing the world of education. 43:02

3+ y ago43:02

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Follow Emily on Twitter and IG at: @emilyapaschall Check out Emily's book at: https://www.amazon.ca/Eyes-Culture-Multiply-Excellence-School/dp/1734890827/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=emily+paschall&qid=1632358236&sr=8-1

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Episode 193-Tim Stephenson joins Lasting Learning for an "out of this world" conversation. 47:39

3+ y ago47:39

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Tim is an astronomy teacher from British Columbia, Canada, teaching kids about the universe and their place in this world. Follow Tim on Twitter: @astrostephenson Check out Tim's website at: https://astrostephenson11.wixsite.com/beyond-the-sky Check out Tim's books at: https://www.amazon.ca/Beyond-Classroom-Tim-Stephenson/dp/B093WBRC8T/ref=sr_1_1?d…