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Inspiration After the Bell

Inspiration After the Bell

By: Karle Schmitt and Michelle Gooch
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The school day may be finished, but the ideas and inspiration keep going! Inspiration After the Bell brings you interviews with knowledgeable educators providing tips and practical strategies for your classroom. Plus, each episode features stories that are inspiring, funny, and heartwarming. Short and full of actionable ideas, this podcast is designed to spark ideas —because teaching not only happens between the bells, but also after the bell.

Karle Schmitt and Michelle Gooch
Episodes
  • Behavior Support
    Mar 16 2026

    Join us for part one of a two part episode. Michelle and I sit down with our Behavior Support Specialists and discuss BX3, behavior strategies, and where you can find support and training.

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    Stories from the Classroom-

    arbss.org

    Email Kat and Lindsey:

    kat.lancaster@nwaesc.org

    lindsey.lovelady@nwaesc.org

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    16 mins
  • Engaging Math Strategies
    Mar 9 2026

    In this episode of Inspiration After the Bell, we sit down with Rea Smith, the Elementary Curriculum Specialist for Math and Science at Rogers Public Schools. Rea shares her journey in education, the challenges teachers face, and actionable strategies for engaging K-5 students in math. From number talks to manipulatives, she gives practical tips that bring student thinking to the forefront and make learning interactive and meaningful. Whether you’re a first-year teacher or a classroom veteran, this episode is packed with inspiration and ideas you can implement in your classroom tomorrow!

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    Researchers mentioned in the Podcast:

    Christina Tondevold-

    Berkely Everett

    Graham Fletcher

    Jessica Shemway

    Jessica Shemway- Number Sense Routines: Building Mathematical Understanding Every Day in Grades 3-5

    Sherry Parrish

    Sherry Parrish

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    26 mins
  • Helping Every Reader Succeed: Supporting Students with Characteristics of Dyslexia
    Mar 2 2026

    In this episode, we meet with Natalie Williams, our Dyslexia Specialist. She shares practical strategies, resources, and insights that help educators empower every learner to become a confident reader.

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    Natalie Williams: natalie.williams@nwaesc.org- email to be added to her newsletter

    Office Hours: Monday and Friday

    ESCWorks- Roundtable

    Decoding Dyslexia

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    21 mins
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