Centering the Pendulum
A podcast about education, educators, & teaching practices.
Eureka Giants
The movers & shakers who helped make Eureka Math the most popular elementary math curriculum in the nation.
The Rockstar, Duane Habecker
The Architect Part 2, Scott Baldridge
The Pre-K - 5th Grade Engine Part 1, Robin Ramos
The Pre-K - 5th Grade Engine Part 3, Robin Ramos
Scott Baldridge.returns.
Duane Habecker, embarconline Founder - Part 2
Chrissy Hopkinson: Equity-Based Mathematics Teaching Practice #1, Going Deep with Mathematics
Chrissy Hopkinson: Affirming Mathematics Learners’ Identities
Travis Jones: Program Manager of Mathematics & Assessment
The Architect Part 1, Scott Baldridge
The Craftsman, Ben McCarty
The Pre-K - 5th Grade Engine Part 2, Robin Ramos
Season 1 reflections
Duane Habecker, embarconline Founder - Part 1
Colleen Sheeron, Eureka Math 2.0
Chrissy Hopkinson: Leveraging Multiple Mathematical Competencies
Chrissy Hopkinson: Challenging Spaces of Marginality & Drawing on Multiple Resources of Knowledge.
Scott Baldridge: Mental Math.
Content Experts
Classroom teachers who became Eureka Math curriculum writers.
Introducing Season 2
Kindergarten expert, Lacy Endo-Peery
Second grade expert, Melanie Gutierrez
Fourth grade expert, Kelly Alsup
Season 2 Wrap Up
Pre-K expert, Kate Austin
First grade expert, Cristina Metcalf
Third grade expert, Colleen Sheeron-Laurie
Fifth grade expert, Adam Baker
Melanie Gutierrez, Preparing kindergarteners for Math
Sprints
Sprints: Sorting Out a Misunderstood Math Tool.
Stephanie Hamilton, Middle grades Sprint Deliverer
Lisa Watts-Lawton, Pattern Detective
Sprints: Student Testimonials
Melanie Gutierrez, Early Grades Sprint Deliverer
Sports & Coaching
Introducing Season 3
Lessons from my HS Bball coach, Steve Eshleman
Episodes
Episode 1: The Rockstar, Duane Habecker
Episode 2: The Architect Part 1, Scott Baldridge
Episode 3: The Architect Part 2, Scott Baldridge
Episode 4: The Puzzle Maker, Iva Sallay
Episode 5: The Craftsman, Ben McCarty
Episode 6: The PK-5th Grade Engine Part 1, Robin Ramos
Episode 7: The PK-5th Grade Engine Part 2, Robin Ramos
Episode 8: The PK-5th Grade Engine Part 3, Robin Ramos
Episode 9: Season One Reflections, Bill Davidson
Episode 10: An Interview with Robert Pondiscio
Episode 11: Kavon Seay
Episode 12: A CRT Discussion with Debbie Wei
Episode 13: Kate Austin, Pre-K
Episode 14: Lacy Endo-Peery, Kindergarten
Episode 15: Cristina Metcalf, 1st Grade
Episode 16: Melanie Gutierrez, 2nd Grade
Episode 17: Colleen Sheeron-Laurie, 3rd Grade
Episode 18: Kelly Alsup, 4th Grade
Episode 19: Adam Baker, 5th Grade
Episode 20: Bill Davidson, Season 2 Wrap Up
Episode 21: An interview with Doug Lemov
Episode 22: Lessons from my HS Basketball coach, Steve Eshleman
Episode 23: Many Points of View Day, Eric Joselyn
Episode 24: Matt Gingrich, Math Teacher & Football Coach
Episode 25: Scott Pera, Men’s Basketball Coach at Rice University
Episode 26: Scott Baldridge Returns
Episode 27: David Radcliff, New Community Project Director, Part 1
Episode 28: David Radcliff, New Community Project Director, Part 2
Episode 29: Marianne Strayton, Author of Louie the Lucky Looker
Episode 30: Christina Puntel, Middle school ELA teacher & Writer
Episode 31: Jason Ablin, Faculty Whisperer
Episode 32: Kara Arundel, Education Reporter
Episode 33: An Interview with Doug Lemov II
Episode 34: Tim Harrison, CEO & Founder of EPOG Academy
Episode 35: Naveen Rizvi, National Lead of Maths at Astrea Academies
Episode 36: Todd Mealy, Teacher, Coach, Historian, & Author, Part 1
Episode 37: Todd Mealy, Teacher, Coach, Historian, & Author, Part 1
Episode 38: Josh Billings, Physical Therapist & Youth Sports Coach
Episode 39: Berkeley Everett, CGI Expert, Part 1
Episode 40: Berkeley Everett, CGI Expert, Part 2
Episode 41: Gabrielle Montevecchi, Principal
Episode 42: Melissa Mendoza, Principal, Part 1
Episode 43: Melissa Mendoza, Principal, Part 2
Episode 44: The Security Guard
Episode 45: Sarah Cottingham, Educational Neuroscience Researcher, Part 1
Episode 46: Sarah Cottingham, Educational Neuroscience Researcher, Part 2
Episode 47: A Space for Gratitude, School Lunch Reconsidered
Episode 48: Sumita Soni, 3rd Grade CGI Teacher
Episode 49: Cassy Turner, Singapore Math Expert
Episode 50: Cassy Turner, Part 2
Episode 51: Cassy Turner, Part 3
Episode 52: Glenn Cotler, Veteran Art Teacher
Episode 53: Duane Habecker, embarconline Founder
Episode 54: Duane Habecker, embarconline Founder
Episode 55: Colleen Sheeron, Eureka Math 2.0 Senior Curriculum Developer
Episode 56: Bill Davidson, Universal Untimed Tests
Episode 57: Sarah Worthington, Author & Teacher Trainer
Episode 58: Bill Davidson, Specialization in Early Grades
Episode 59: Chrissy Hopkinson, Going Deeper with Mathematics
Episode 60: Chrissy Hopkinson, Leveraging Multiple Mathematical Competencies
Episode 61: Chrissy Hopkinson, Affirming Mathematics Learners’ Identities
Episode 62: Chrissy Hopkinson, Equity-Based Math Teaching Practices #4 & 5
Episode 63: Ross Hopple, Elementary School Principal
Episode 64: Mimi Romeo & Joanne Donahue, 5th Grade Team Teachers
Episode 65: Aurelia Lee, 2nd Grade Teacher
Episode 66: Bill Davidson, Planning the School Year
Episode 67: Melanie Gutierrez, Preparing Kindergartners for Math
Episode 68: Travis Jones
Episode 69: Bill Davidson, Was Mrs. Thomas Right?, My Thoughts on Using Fingers to Make Calculations
Episode 70: Lynda Brennan, Founder of Math Mile-Markers
Episode 71: Lynda Brennan, Part 2
Episode 72: Frank McCarroll, Karate Sensei & Special Ed Teacher
Episode 73: Jason Ablin, The Gender Equation in Schools, Part 1
Episode 74: Jason Ablin, The Gender Equation in Schools, Part 2
Episode 75: Bill Davidson, Educational Equality Demands Rethinking Early Grade Schooling
Episode 76: Perry Clemons, Education Game Creator
Episode 77: Keir Newton, Author of 2032, The Year AI Runs for President
Episode 78: Bill Davidson, Written Math Practice Isn’t Always Meaningful but It Could Be, A Response to Dan Meyer
Episode 79: Mario Ordonez Calderon, The Ocean is His Classroom
Episode 80: Samantha Farber, Diary of Just Another Teacher: A Teacher’s Survival Guide
Episode 81: Erin Green, 2023 Southern Oregon Teacher of the Year
Episode 82: Erin Green, 2023 Southern Oregon Teacher of the Year, Part 2
Episode 83: Erin Green, 2023 Southern Oregon Teacher of the Year, Part 3
Episode 84: Dan Figueroa, Part 1, Coordinator for In-School Suspensions & Alternate Pathways
Episode 85: Dan Figueroa, Part 2, ESports Coach
Episode 86: Diana Ragasa-Tavares, 5th Grade Eureka Math 2.0 Teacher
Episode 87: Bev Karsteter, Math Specialist
Episode 88: Colleen Plis, Math Coach
Episode 89: Dr. Phil Billings, Retired English professor
Episode 90: Dr. Phil Billings, Retired English professor, Part 2
Episode 91: Sprints, Sorting out a Misunderstood Math Tool
Episode 92: Sprints, Student Testimonials
Episode 93: Stephanie Hamilton, Middle Grades Sprint Deliverer
Episode 94: Melanie Gutierrez, Early Grades Sprint Deliverer
Episode 95: Lisa Watts-Lawton, Pattern Detective
Episode 96: Scott Baldridge, Mental Math
Episode 97: Adam Myman, The Grand Conversation
Episode 98: Steve Hare, Factfreaks.com Founder
Episode 99: Sarah Kesty, Executive function expert
Episode 100: Rivka Boord, Data Analytics
Episode 101: Howie Hua, Math Instructor at Fresno State
Episode 102: Sarah Powell, The Science of Math, Part 1
Episode 103: Sarah Powell, The Science of Math, Part 2
Episode 104: Sarah Powell, The Science of Math, Part 3
Episode 105: Bill Davidson, Cultivating Master Teachers
Episode 106: Anna Stokke, Research Mathematician & Podcast Host
Episode 107: Bill Davidson, How Great Female Math Teaching Creates a More Just Society
Episode 108: Anthony Sappong, Phones in Schools
Episode 109: Bill Davidson, A Hidden Value of Mental Mqth
Episode 110: Rebecka Peterson, 2023 National Teacher of the Year
Episode 111: Barry Garelick & J.R. Wilson, Traditional Math
Episode 112: Bill Davidson, Ode to Rows
Episode 113: Dr. Flavia Santos, Dyscalculia
Episode 114: Dr. Zach Groshell, Explicit Instruction
Episode 115: Bill Davidson, Your First Year of Teaching
Episode 116: Bill Davidson, Mending the Middle School Bridge
Episode 117: Krysta Henriquez, Middle School Math Teacher
Episode 118: Bill Davidson, Protecting First Period
Episode 119: Bill Davidson, Jornaling, a Reflective & Preparatory Tool
Episode 120: Kimberly Lockhart, The Science of Reading
Episode 121: Amy Pento, Spanish Teacher & Instructional Coach
Episode 122: Holly Korbey, Education Journalist
Episode 123: Gene Tavernetti, Maximizing the Impact of Caching Cycles
Episode 124: Tood & Carter Mealy, Like a Champion
Episode 125: Tood Mealy, Shades of Brown, The Official Biography of Jane Elliott
Matt Gingrich: Math Teacher & Football Coach
Josh Billings: Physical Therapist & Youth Sports coach.
Scott Pera: Men’s Bball coach at Rice University
Frank McCarroll: Karate & Special Ed Instructor
Todd Mealy: History Teacher & Football Coach
Dan Figueroa. Esports Coach
Mario Ordonez Calderon, The Ocean is His Classroom
Rivka Boord: Data Analytics
Social Studies
A Critical Race Theory discussion with Debbie Wei.
New Community Project Founder & Director, David Radcliffe, Part 2.
Many Points of View Day, Eric Joselyn.
New Community Project Founder & Director, David Radcliffe, Part 1.
Authors
Robert Pondiscio, How the Other Half Learns
Christina Puntel: Can Empathy Teaching Meet the Challenges of Now? A Meditation & Dialogue
Doug Lemov: Teach Like a Champion 3.0
Lynda Brennan, Math Mile-Markers Founder, Part 1.
Jason Ablin: Author of The Gender Equation in Schools, Part 2
Adam Myman: Using the Grand Conversation Model to Discuss Readings
Gene Tavernetti: Maximizing the Impact of Coaching Cycles
Doug Lemov: The Coach’s Guide to Teaching
Jason Ablin: The Gender Equation: How Schools Can Create Gender Equity & Fairness for All Students.
Todd Mealy: Historian & Author of 10 books.
Lynda Brennan, Math Mile-Markers Founder, Part 2.
Keir Newton: 2032, The Year AI Runs for President
Barry Garelick & J.R. Wilson: Traditional Math
Todd & Carter Mealy: Like a Champion
Marianne Strayton: Louie the Lucky Looker
Kara Arundel: Education Reporter for K12Dive
Sarah Worthington: Author & Teacher Trainer
Jason Ablin: The Gender Equation in Schools, Part 1
Samantha Farber: Diary of Just Another Teacher: A Teacher’s Survival Guide
Holly Kobey: Education Journalist
Todd Mealy: Shades of Brown, The Official Biography of Jane Elliott
Administrators
Gabrielle Montevecchi, Principal in Beverly, MA.
Ross Hopple, Principal in Annville, PA.
Melissa Mendoza, Charter School Principal in Los Angeles, Part 1
Melissa Mendoza, Charter School Principal in Los Angeles, Part 2
Shorts
Bill Davidson: Universal Untimed Tests
Bill Davidson: Was Mrs. Thomas Right?, My Thoughts on Using Fingers to Make Calculations
Bill Davidson: Cultivating Master Teachers
Bill Davidson: Ode to Rows
Bill Davidson: Journaling, a Reflective & Preparatory Tool
Bill Davidson: Specialization in Early Grades
Bill Davidson: Educational Equality Demands Rethinking Early Grade Schooling
Bill Davidson: How Great Female Math Teaching Creates a More Just Society
Bill Davidson: Mending the MIddle School Bridge
Bill Davidson: Planning the School Year
Bill Davidson: Written Math Practice Isn’t Always Meaningful but It Could Be
Bill Davidson: A Hidden Value of Mental Math
Bill Davidson: Protecting First Period
More Math
Berkeley Everett, CGI Expert, Part
Cassy Turner, Part 1: Singaapore Math Expert
The Puzzlemaker, Iva Sallay
Diana Ragasa-Tavares, 5th Grade Eureka Math 2.0 teacher in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Steve Hare, Factfreaks.com Founder
Sarah Powell: The Science of Math, Part 2
Dr. Flavia Santos: Dyscalculia
Berkeley Everett, CGI Expert, Part 2
Cassy Turner, Part 2: Singapore Math Expert
Naveen Rizvi, National Lead of Maths
Bev Karsteter, Math Specialist in Elbridge, New York.
Howie Hua: Math Instructor at Fresno State
Sarah Powell: The Science of Math, Part 3
Krysta Henriquez: Middle School Math Teacher
Sumita Soni: 3rd Grade Teacher & Lecturer
Cassy Turner, Part 3: Singapore Math Expert
Perry Clemons: Education Game Creator
Colleen Plis: Math Coach in Hartford Public Schools
Sarah Powell: The Science of Math, Part 1
Anna Stokke: Research Mathematician & Podcast Host
Other Episodes
K/1 Teacher, Kavon Seay
Sarah Cottingham, Part 1: Teacher Trainer with an MA in Educational Neuroscience
Aurelia Lee, 2nd Grade Teacher
Erin Green, 2023 Southern Oregon Teacher of the Year, Part 3
Dan Figueroa, Part 1, Coordinator for In-School Suspensions & Alternate Pathways
Sarah Kesty, Executive function expert
Dr. Zach Groshell, Explicit Instruction
Amy Pento: Spanish Teacher & Instructional Coach
CEO & Founder of EPOG Academy, Tim Harrison
Middle School Security Guard
Sarah Cottingham, Part 2: Teacher Trainer with an MA in Educational Neuroscience
Erin Green, 2023 Southern Oregon Teacher of the Year
Dr. Phil Billings, retired English professor.
Anthony Sappong, Phones in schools
Bill Davidson: Your First Year of Teaching
Glenn Cotler: Veteran Art Teacher
A Space for Gratitude, School Lunch Reconsidered
Mimi Romeo & Joanne Donahue, 5th Grade Team Teachers
Erin Green, 2023 Southern Oregon Teacher of the Year, Part 2
Dr. Phil Billings, retired English professor, Part 2
Rebecka Peterson, 2023 National Teacher of the Year
Kimberly Lockhart: The Science of Reading