Finding Your Voice Between the Echoes: A Student’s Reflection on Middle School with Guest Brody Cunningham
In this very special episode of Middle School Walk & Talk, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire sit down with Brody Cunningham, a ninth grader from Georgia and the 2025 winner of AMLE’s Middle School Student Sound Off Contest. Brody reflects on what it means to “find your voice between the echo…
Empathy: Unlocking the Power of The Middle School Years
In this episode of the Fearless Schools podcast, we welcome Phyllis Fagell, renowned licensed clinical counselor and author, to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in middle school education, her journey as a student, her passion for working with young adolescents, and the importance of…
Kind of Obsessed with Executive Functioning with Guest Glenn Whitman
In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire speak with Glenn Whitman, a history teacher and director of the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Maryland. They discuss the school’s 18-year focus on the scien…
The Art and Impact of Quality Questioning with Guest Connie Hamilton
In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, co-hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire chat with educator and author Connie Hamilton, known to many as the questioning guru, about how effective questioning can transform middle school learning. Hamilton explains how small shifts in teacher pract…
455. The New Blueprint for College Success with Ana Homayoun
If your teen is getting caught in cycles of comparison, burnout, or avoidance while trying to “do enough” for college, this conversation offers a different perspective.
Emily talks with Ana Homayoun about her book Erasing the Finish Line and what really matters beyond grades, test scores, and pres…
The Reframe: AI as a Support for Culturally Grounded Instruction with Guest Adam Whitaker
In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire chat with Rising Star Presenter Adam Whitaker about how artificial intelligence can support culturally grounded instruction in the middle grades. Whitaker explains why effective AI use begins with strong pedago…
Perfectly Prepared for Imperfect Systems with Guest Rashad Anderson
In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, co-hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire chat with Dr. Rashad Anderson, professor at Metropolitan State University and leader of the Call Me Mr. Teacher Leadership Program, discussing how intentional teacher preparation, mentoring, and a focus on s…
Middle School Isn't a Problem to Solve, It's a Skill Being Built
Phyllis Fagell has spent years inside a middle school as a counselor, and she's here to make the case that the silence, the friend-group churn, and the sudden need for privacy aren't warning signs. They're the work of growing up. Dr. Sheryl and Phyllis talk through why middle schoolers pull away fr…
Taking a Fresh Look at What Matters Most in the New School Year
As a new school year begins, educators often feel pressure to do more, achieve more, and raise the bar once again. In this season premiere of Middle School Walk and Talk, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire explore how educators can balance ambition with well-being, let go of guilt, and align …
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