I've been away for a bit, but I'm back(ish)! Join in on the new podcast, Walking History, a fun, lighthearted offshoot of the Walking History series from The Educator Podcast. We'll tackle all kinds of interesting historical topics, locations and adventures. Join in for the ride! You can find the Walking History podcast wherever you listen ..read more

In this deep and at times shocking episode of The Educator Podcast: Perspectives, I interview Union Representative and veteran high school Health and PE teacher Josh McGoun. We dive in and discuss the inexcusable disrespect the teaching profession has faced in America, the critical role teachers’ unions play in public schools and the lives of teachers, the teacher retention crisis that is currently plaguing American public schools, the dramatic changes to the teaching of Health and PE in the past two decades, the effects of Covid on students, teachers, and education, and much more.  This ..read more

In this episode of The Educator Podcast: How To, I interview longtime surfer and former surf instructor Eivind Lea, where we teach beginning surfers how to stand up and catch their first wave using a simple, 4-step process and make sure you have fun even when you’re falling down. We’ve also got tons of tips for you kooks and groms out there trying to move up to intermediate and advanced surfers, plus important discussions on topics like safety, proper equipment, and how to tell sharks in the water from dolphins! \m/ Have you always wanted to learn how to surf? Eivind teaches a simple, 4-step p ..read more

In this Episode of the Educator Podcast: How To, I interview longtime professional musician Francis Roberts, where we discuss the hidden details of the life of a professional musician and how to make a living in today’s music industry.  Have you always wanted to be a musician? Have you wondered how to make it happen? Are you just curious to learn what the real life of a musician is like? Join Francis and I for a fascinating, in-depth discussion of the realities of the music industry the way it really is, not how it’s portrayed on tv and social media. We discuss everything from the dozens ..read more

In this episode of The Educator Podcast: Perspectives I share two of the most shocking and borderline scary stories of my educational career from my time as a naïve 21 year old from the suburbs of New Jersey student-teaching in an inner-city high school just outside of Washington, DC. The Educator Podcast is hosted by Matt Douglas, longtime educator and life coach for teens and young adults. To see more of The Educator Podcast, including the Walking History and How To series, please visit TheEducatorPodcast.com. Please like, review and subscribe to support the show and to get updates on each ..read more

In this episode of Walking History we discuss The Battle of Antietam, also known as The Battle of Sharpsburg, one of the most consequential battles of the American Civil War and the single bloodiest day in American history. We also take a look at what it’s like to visit this extremely well-preserved battlefield today.   The Battle of Antietam took place on September 17th, 1862 in the Appalachian foothills of western Maryland, just across the border from Virginia. It resulted in almost 23,000 casualties and over 3,500 deaths, although the actual numbers are likely far higher, and lead Pre ..read more

Join Jared Kamrowski, the founder of Thrifty Traveler, and learn how to get all kinds of great flight deals and cheap travel tips. Jared shares all kinds of great travel knowledge, including how to use and get the most out of credit card and airline points, how to find the best flight deals (hint: Google flights! who knew?), the best undiscovered travel destinations, what travelers should know about the ever-changing Covid policies,  and which countries are the easiest (and safest) to get into. Jared first honed his travel skills by traveling over 100 nights a year as a CPA, but left his ..read more

Join Jared Kamrowski, the founder of Thrifty Traveler, and learn how to get all kinds of great flight deals and cheap travel tips. Jared shares all kinds of great travel knowledge, including how to use and get the most out of credit card and airline points, how to find the best flight deals (hint: Google flights! who knew?), the best undiscovered travel destinations, what travelers should know about the ever-changing Covid policies,  and which countries are the easiest (and safest) to get into. Jared first honed his travel skills by traveling over 100 nights a year as a CPA, but left his ..read more

Learn the FULL story of The Battle of Gettysburg, the deadliest and most famous  battle of the American Civil War, and what it's like to visit the battlefield today. Hear why Robert E. Lee  invaded the North, the course of events over the brutal, three-day battle, how the Union won (well, mostly won) and what it's like to visit this incredibly well-preserved battlefield, including sites Little Round Top, Devil's Den, the route of Pickett's Charge, and the location of Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address.  Want to jump ahead in the episode? Summary: 6:00 Interesting Facts: 11:30 ..read more

Learn about The Battle of Gettysburg, the deadliest and most famous  battle of the American Civil War, and what it's like to visit the battlefield today. Hear why Robert E. Lee  invaded the North, the course of events over the brutal, three-day battle, and what it's like to visit this incredibly well-preserved battlefield, including sites Little Round Top, Devil's Den, the route of Pickett's Charge, and the location of Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address. Then stay tuned for the next episode - The Battle of Gettysburg (The FULL Version). Want to jump ahead in the episode? Summary ..read more