On Fire with Zach and Jaime
On Fire with Zach and Jaime
The OAM Network
The glamorous life of education reform. We dive into the debates and cliches around such sexy topics as discipline policy, restorative justice, school culture, relationship building, lesson plan wine pairings and all the other, albeit important, BS that needs to be in place to keep a school from catching on fire. Join Zach and Jaime, two former high school administrators, who have seen some very good decisions and some very regrettable ones, to hear the do’s and don’ts of getting it right on transforming public education. So hop in your school bus, press play, and let us join you for your commute to school. It’s going to be a glamorous year.
Lesson 7: A Lesson on How to Spend a Snow Day
Twitter has delivered you a nugget of joy. You have a snow day. Join us as we walk you through how to spend your vacation day, I mean, snow day. Who knew that Taco Bell, screw-top wines, and Australia's Kath & Kim would play such a pivotal role in this winter wonderland?
Jan 21, 2020
Lesson 6: A Lesson on Surviving Homecoming Week
Love it or hate it, homecoming is around the corner. Join us as guest Ranesha Taylor shares her insight into what makes homecoming week, and other school events, ugh prom, work. Who knew beer pong wasn't a strong idea for a pep rally competition game?
Oct 11, 2019
Lesson 5: A lesson on what to do when lesson planning catches up with you
During the summer, we have the luxury of taking our time to craft beautiful lesson plans for our students. So what happens when those run out? Join us as we talk to phenomenal teacher, Amanda Eddington, and fantastic instruction coach, Tracey Johnson, about how to make sure that you're not shooting from the hip when that morning bell rings. Who knew that secret text messages, Jordans, and a bottle of wine were part of ensuring that you had a great plan for your students?
Sep 27, 2019
Lesson 4: A lesson from that one student who always gives you a hard time
We all have that one student who mixes with us like oil in water. Join us as we talk to our student, Earon Hunt, about our less than stellar relationship when he started high school. Earon shares his insight on why Zach and Jaime irritated him more than poison ivy and how their relationship got better. Who knew that a fried turkey leg might be the missing ingredient to take a student-teacher relationship from DOA to legendary?
Sep 13, 2019
Lesson 3: A Lesson on How to Start the Year
Who's more excited for the start of a new school year, the parents or the kids? Join us as parent icon and legendary teacher Shannon Shaw shares her wisdom on best practices to start the school year strong through strong planning and self-care. Who knew that a good eyebrow waxing and an air fryer might just put you on the path to teaching greatness this year?
Aug 30, 2019
Lesson 2: Our former students school us on how to run a school
Haven't you always wondered what your former students would do if they had to run a school? No. Just us? Join us as three of our former students spell out what works and doesn't work in public education and what teachers and administrators can do to better prepare students for college and life. Basically, they school us by solving any and all issues with education. Who knew that Britney Spears and Juvenile played a key role?
Aug 26, 2019
Lesson 1: Making the Most of Summer PD
Craving a bit of Candy Crush or a quick scroll through Instagram during summer PD? Join us and our fellow educators, Chrystie Edwards and Torrean Johnson, as we dive into the do's and don't's of making the most out of summer professional development and starting the school year off right.
Jul 29, 2019