The Minimalist Educator Podcast
A podcast about paring down to focus on the purpose and priorities in our roles.
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep 112 — Conditions, Not Programs Make a Better Learning Environment Part with Dr. Dan Keller
Adding one more program can feel like the responsible move, until you look up and realize the “support” is undermining the very learning environment you’re trying to improve. We sit down with Dr. Dan Keller, an educator and researcher with thre...
Ep 111 — Making Room for Picture Books with Sarah Cordova
Your literacy block is full, your to-do list is longer, and somehow the day still ends with the feeling that the most important work got squeezed out. We’re joined by nationally recognized literacy specialist and author,
Ep 110 — Leaving Spaces Intentionally Blank with Christine and Tammy
Your days are packed, your walls are packed, and even your questions can come packed with follow-ups. That “always full” feeling is common in schools, but it can quietly drain focus, creativity, and teacher wellness. We dig into a minimalist co...
Ep 109 — If You Add Something New, You Must Remove Something with Allison Rodman
More initiatives won’t fix burnout if the real problem is overload. We sit down with returning guest Allison Rodman, founder of The Learning Loop and author of
Ep 108 — Human-Centered Schools is a Minimalist Approach with Dr. Randy Ziegenfuss
Control is the quiet habit that shapes most school days, and it’s also the habit that drains joy, curiosity, and agency from both students and educators. We sit down with Dr. Randy Zeigenfuss, p...
