Erin and Rick got to sit down and have a wonderful chat with a truly phenomenal educator, Kirby Mackenzie. Kirby is a Library Teacher who is full of passion about what she gets to do everyday. In part 2 of our conversation with Kirby, we discuss the why and how she and some teacher friends started their Book Bus for the kids in their community. Then we talk about what all the Book Bus has lead to… including The Ellen Show!

Erin and Rick got to sit down and have a wonderful chat with a truly phenomenal educator, Kirby Mackenzie. Kirby is a Library Teacher, aka: Boss of the Books. She is full of passion about what she gets to do everyday. In part 1 of our conversation with Kirby, we discuss all things books, reading, and literacy. She shares some wonderful recommendations and tools, so get ready to jot those down!

Erin & Rick had the pleasure of attending ED TALKS at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR. We spoke with each of the presenters and this episode is with Kristi Conner. Kristi talks about how “your first reaction is what you get”. Those first 5 minutes in our classrooms have the power to make or break the rest of the day. The way we communicate sets the tone for the response. From visual to verbal communication, a change can be made in the first 5 minutes.

Erin & Rick had the pleasure of attending ED TALKS at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR. We spoke with each of the presenters and this episode is with Nick Brown. Nick said that our lives are not our own. From womb to tomb we are bound by others, from past to present. And by each crime and every kindness we birth our future.

Erin & Rick had the pleasure of attending ED TALKS at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR. We spoke with each of the presenters and this episode is with Lupe Peña de Martinez. Lupe talks about how asking questions can serve as sparks for deep connection and belonging.

Erin & Rick had the pleasure of attending ED TALKS at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR. We spoke with each of the presenters and this episode is with Tracy Rhodes. Tracy shares how failure is the key to success. Small or big, all success is worth celebrating!

Erin & Rick had the pleasure of attending ED TALKS at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR. We spoke with each of the presenters and the first interview was: Leron McAdoo. Leron went from “delinquent to distinguished” because of his sixth grade teacher and what he recognized in Leron. What a story Leron has! And don’t even get us started on the passion and enthusiasm he has when sharing his story!

Erin & Rick got to sit down and share a chat with a phenomenal educator, Lindsey Barton. This was a long-awaited interview for us and it did not disappoint! Lindsey teaches 8th grade US history and what a teacher she is! She is an avid life-long learner who is a master in the classroom. Lindsey is a wealth of information and resources, teachers!

Erin & Rick had the privilege of chatting with another one of our book contributors and, yet again, it was amazing! Pam Swan is a retired educator who is still working with students a few days a week. Her heart and soul for teaching lies in her belief that each of her students are lovable and capable. She has lived that out each year and with each student. What a beautiful thing!

Erin & Rick got to sit down and talk with Michael Mayo. Michael worked with students who have special needs and after being in the non-traditional classroom for over 2 decades, he is recently retired and performing hypnosis full time. Michael will be at all 3 of our Teachers Night Out events this year! You do not want to miss out on his excellent comedy hypnosis show! Hilarious!!