The Eastern Edge Podcast
The Eastern York Golden Knights are on a mission to modernize learning in their classrooms. Our episodes aim to share our journey to modernize teaching and learning in our district. We hope the podcast will be of value to all of the stakeholders of our district and to any forward-thinking educators looking to modernize learning and personalize the instruction for the students in their classrooms.
Episodes
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Mr. Moyer is an i-Tech teacher at Eastern York Middle School. He uses the Design Process frequently in his shop class with students in grades 6-8. This episode highlights how he incorporates student choice/voice in his class, how he multiplies himself with videos, and how he uses student surveys to continuously improve the classroom experience for students.
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Mrs. Walters is an outstanding kindergarten teacher from Wrightsville Elementary. She is a relationship-centered teacher who works hard to create a warm, welcoming environment for every Eastern York family. This episode highlights her summer program (Popsicles on the Playground) and the efforts she makes to help student own their learning through data notebooks and other strategies she uses to make learning transparent and fun.
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Aimee and Mike have teamed together for the last 20 years as 5th-grade teachers at Wrightsville Elementary. This episode highlights how the two have learned how to work as a team, their work with modern learning, and specific strategies for building positive relationships with students while opening the communication lines with families.
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
This episode highlights Mrs. Christina Crumling, a 6th-grade ELA teacher from the Middle! Mrs. Crumling is a relationship-centered teacher who enjoys the enthusiasm of her students. The conversation highlights morning meetings, communication skills, and how she uses data notebooks to make learning transparent for students.
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Chad Murren is an elementary PE teacher at Canadochly and Wrightsville Elementary. He has found amazing ways to create a fun, engaging environment with high expectations and high levels of support. This episode highlights the many ways he finds ways for students to own the learning through choice and reflection.
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Dan and Blaine Garner are brothers, Eastern York graduates, members of the EYSD Tech Department, and coaches of the Eastern York Wrestling team! In this conversation, we learn what makes for a long day when repairing a Chromebook, why the mental side of wrestling is important, and what future Golden Grapplers should focus on as they prepare for high school wrestling.
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
This episode highlights the instruction of Mrs. Jessica Marcini, a Spanish teacher at Eastern York High School. Seth, Ava, and Neala highlight their experience as students in her classroom. The conversation includes the value of connection, learning plans, and student preferences in learning!
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Mrs. Luttenberger is an outstanding elementary art educator in the Eastern York School District. She has created a learner-centered classroom where students make choices and work at their own pace. This episode highlights her work to implement modern practices and create a space where all students can be comfortable and creative!
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
This episode highlights the experiences of two of our "Modern Learning Architects" and their journey to modernize learning in their classrooms. These two relationship-centered educators are working hard to enhance student voice and choice in their classrooms. The episode also highlights their membership to the Modern Teacher National Council.
WE ARE ON A MISSION TO MODERNIZE LEARNING IN THE EYSD