ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of the Teacher Fellows Podcast, host Ryan Rarick, an Education Pathway Teacher and Instructional Coach, leads a discussion on authentic student engagement with guests CJ Hoyt, a math educator, and Carly Maloney, the 2024 Utah Teacher of the Year. Despite the absence of co-host Lauren Merkley due to illness, the episode explores personal experiences, strategies, and insights into maintaining high levels of student engagement throughout the school year. Key topics include the significance of curiosity and inquiry, the importance of student voice and choice, and effective engagement strategies like stations, stickers, and project-based assessments. The episode concludes with highlights from the fellows' Educator Day on the Hill at the Utah State Capitol, emphasizing the importance of teacher-legislator interactions.
00:00 Introduction and Updates
01:20 Meet the Guests: CJ Hoyt and Carly Maloney
02:28 Discussing Authentic Student Engagement
03:39 Defining and Observing Engagement
09:08 Evolving Understanding of Engagement
12:41 Strategies for Maintaining Engagement
17:07 Quick Engagement Strategies
19:21 Conclusion and Summary
21:50 Live from the State Capitol: Educator Day on the Hill
GUESTS ON EPISODE:
- Carly Maloney - 2024 Utah Teacher of the Year; Psych & English Language Development, Davis School District
- CJ Hoyt - Middle School Math Teacher, Granite School District
GUESTS AT THE STATE CAPITOL:
- Anna Bessesen - High School Computer Science Teacher, National Board Certified - Granite School District
- BreAnn Busboom - German and CTE Teacher, Davis School District
- Audryn Damron - Special Education Teacher, Granite School District
- Lindsay Hinkins - District Digital Learning Specialist, Carbon School District
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PART OF THE SHOW
Hosts:
- Lauren Merkley (insta: @lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School District, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
- Ryan Rarick (insta: @raricks_room) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District, 2026 ACTE Region V Teacher of the Year
Executive Producer:
- Kayla Towner (insta: @itsteachertowner) -- Taught elementary education K-6th, Education Technology Specialist, Project Manager, Podcast Editor & Producer, and the 2023 Honors in Education Award in Administration and the 2020 UCET Outstanding Young Educator Award.
Info Drop Spokesperson:
- John Arthur (insta: @9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.
