Today's Guest: Jen Molitor As an educator for 19 years, Jen has enjoyed teaching in the classroom, as a gifted intervention specialist, and more recently as an instructional coach. Her recent Amazon #1 New Release, The Happy Teacher’s Handbook, shares strategies for inspiring teachers to find a reason to stay and make their impact on the world, one…

Today's Guest: Dr. Glenn Albright Dr. Albright’s passion for learning and its application in the fields of health and behavioral health fuel his research activities at Kognito. Dr. Albright leads a team of researchers at Kognito in evaluating the efficacy of its immersive learning and assessment role-play simulations to bring about sustained behavi…

Today's Guest: Eleni Theodorou Eleni Theodorou is a Bullying Prevention Educator and children’s author. She holds a bachelor’s and honor’s degree in psychology from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, and a master’s degree in sports psychology from Capella University in the United States. Born and raised in South Africa, she currently lives…

Fred Koepp Hey everyone! Today I am my own guest because sometimes I talk to myself. Is that weird? Probably. Do I own it anyways? You better believe it. Anyways, I am a coach at Orangetheory, the Head Men's and Women's Soccer Coach at Wichita East High School, a Coach with Wichita Rush Soccer Club, a first-year Applied Sports Psychology Graduate s…

Today's Guest: Michelle Gano Michelle Gano is a teacher, wife, mother, motivational speaker, and the author of the inspirational book for teachers, Look Beyond the Clouds. She is on a mission to bring positive change to schools everywhere by helping teachers transform their daily habits to overcome burnout and find joy in teaching again. Michelle h…

Today's Guest: Chazeray Jackson As a teen, my High School Football Coach made a positive impact on me!Through my influences and other mentors progressing into my adulthood, I learned the importance of character, leadership, and teamwork through sports and life experiences... Now, I get to take that same message of hope to students, parents, and edu…

Today's Guest: Roger Von Braun Roger Von Braun is a NYS Certified teacher turned suicide prevention advocate. The tragic loss of his brother has led him from teaching lessons in the classroom, to delivering his message from the stage. He now travels the country opening the conversation on mental health, drug addiction, and suicide prevention with s…

Today's Guest: Ami Dobelle Ami Dobelle has had an extensive career at zoos and aquariums. She has studied animals and animal behavior for over 20 years. Ami is also an experienced educator and teacher. She has been appreciated as an animal expert on multiple television shows. She teaches to inspire the next generation of conservationists, veterinar…

Today's Guest: Nick Rhodes Nick is a veteran of the United States Air Force. He has had multiple jobs and was most recently a para and a summer camp counselor. Nick recently graduated from Friends University and is searching for his next career opportunity. In his free time he enjoys watching and playing sports and is frequently found playing board…

Today's Guest: Lanie Matula My name is Lanie Matula and I was born and raised in Austin, Texas! I have been teaching 4th grade for five years and love every minute of it! My students are my world! They are loving, caring, compassionate, inquisitive, and sometimes hyper! As a class, we build a community so we can rely on one another at any point and…

Today's Guest: CJ Reynolds CJ Reynolds teaches high school literature and The History of Hip-Hop in West Philadelphia. He is a graduate of Rowan University and has been in the classroom for 15 years. He is also the creator of the YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds. This channel is aimed at helping new and burned out teachers be the teacher the…

Today's Guest: Gary Vaden Gary is currently an Admissions Counselor at The University of Alabama in Distance Learning Programs. He is a Retired Educator in Texas where he was a Band Director for 12 years and a High School Counselor for 18 years. He grew up in Monahans, Texas and attended college at Angelo State University to earn his Bachelors in M…

FRED KOEPP Fred is a Speaker, High School Soccer Coach, and Student Success Agent who believes in the power of acknowledgement. In seventh grade, he was bullied to the point of taking his own life, but joined an amazing student council where he heard a speaker who helped spark a change in his attitude toward the people bullying him. Instead of tryi…

Today's Guest: Stacey Ogden Stacey Ogden is the founder of Side Hustle Teachers and the creator of Side Hustle Summer Camp. Her mission is to help teachers build businesses outside the classroom to provide them with financial security, alternative means to support themselves, and a way to follow their passions. Her clients are equipped with the ski…

Today's Guests: Emily Pickert & Cameron Rhodes Emily Pickert is in her third year teaching Kindergarten at Woodland Health and Wellness Magnet in Wichita, KS. Cameron Rhodes is the school social worker at Caldwell Elementary in Wichita, KS. Join the “Acknowledge Someone” Movement! Use the code "TEACHERRECHARGE" and receive 10% off your entire purch…

Today's Guest: The Daring English Teacher Christina, The Daring English Teacher, is a full-time high school English teacher, wife, and mother. With more than a decade of teaching experience, she focuses on providing engaging, robust, and differentiated learning experiences to her students and the educational community. She has experience teaching E…

Today's Guest: Rachel Weinstock Rachel Weinstock is an elementary school teacher, public speaker and artist. She has been working in the education field for over fifteen years and is known as "Miss Rainbow Fairy" because of her alternative approach to education. She speaks about how to create emotionally safe and empowering spaces in the classroom …

Today's Guest: Robin Montano Robin graduated from Newton High School in 2003 and played soccer at Butler Community College and Bethel College. After student-teaching, Robin graduated with a major English and minor in business administration. She worked for a local business as the office manager until her dream job became available. While working fu…

FRED KOEPP Fred is a Speaker, High School Soccer Coach, and Student Success Agent who believes in the power of acknowledgement. In seventh grade, he was bullied to the point of taking his own life, but joined an amazing student council where he heard a speaker who helped spark a change in his attitude toward the people bullying him. Instead of tryi…

Today's Guest: Dina Loannou In her ‘day job’ Dina works as a Teacher Educator and Trainer at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) in the field of ESOL. She’s been a teacher for over 22 years - or longer if you count the times she played teacher as a child. Dina is also founder of Lessons-in-Self, she is at her happiest…

Today's Guest: Jami Duncan Hi my name is Jami Duncan or, Teacher Jami! I have been independently contracted with a Chinese company called VIPKID for a year and a half. I teach English to children in China through video conferencing. I was previously a science teacher in Florida for 5 years before deciding to work full time at home with VIPKID. I lo…

Today's Guest: Travis Johnson Founder of Warrior's Wallet Travis started the journey to Warrior’s Wallet after a decade of helping others get their day-to-day finances in order. He’s helped hundreds of families pay off more than $6 million in debt. The perspective he provides bridges the gap between knowledge and action. University of Oklahoma Grad…

Today's Guest: Ryan Tarletsky Ryan graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska in 2009 before heading to Friends University on a baseball scholarship. After graduating with a major in Communications and a minor in Graphic Design, Ryan started a career as a local sports reporter for KWCH Channel 12 news in Wichita, Kansas. In 2…

Today's Guest: Cheryl Meyer Cheryl's message is simple, “eliminate toxins, and heal your chronic pain. Own your own health. I got sick and didn't want a life of pain and pills." Thus began an odyssey that culminated in Meyer’s writing the manual she wishes she’d had when she got sick. In her award winning book It Feels Good to Feel Good: Learn to E…

Today's Guest: Trenton Tucker Trenton graduated from Goddard High School in 2010 and attended Friends University where he obtained his degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice in 2014. In college, he played soccer and was involved in Intramurals and other organizations on campus. After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Trenton decided to join th…

Today's Guests: Dontay Hampton and Logan King Taylor *Show Note: The guys are from Chattanooga, TN, not California as mentioned in the intro. My apologies. Dontay Hampton: Dontay Hampton is a Chattanooga native and a 2008 graduate of CSAS. He followed up by walking on at UTC before earning a basketball scholarship his sophomore year. Dontay finishe…

Today's Guest: Jacqueline Torres Jacqueline hails from the San Fernando Valley, roughly 20 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles, a product of a hard working immigrant family . Although she has always maintained a strong affinity for drawing, she never partook in a single Art class until she began her studies at CSUN (California State University Nort…

Today's Guest: Brooke Frisch Brooke Frisch was born and raised in Kansas. Ms. Frisch discovered a passion for teaching and academia at an early age through her mother’s influence. She entered university and pursued the study of philosophy which led her to discover Latin. She recalls gaining an appreciation for the beautiful ancient language through…

Today's Guest: Joel W. Hawbaker Joel W. Hawbaker is a high school history and Bible teacher as well as a soccer coach in Alabama, where he lives with his Maryellyn, his two daughters, and their two energetic rescue dogs Bruiser and Butterscotch. Joel has a B.A. in history from Covenant College, and he also spent time studying Medieval Civilizations…

Today's Guest: Mitchell Meighen Mitchel Meighen is an award-winning educator and presenter and has been recognized for his passion for student engagement and non-traditional teaching philosophies. He has a special interest in ed tech and empowering students to be active contributors to their educational goals and outcomes. Mitchel has been recogniz…

Today's Guest: Izzy Byers Mary Beth "Izzy" Byers is a Kansas-based vocalist, trumpet player, and composer. She started singing as soon as she could talk and found her passion for songwriting as a freckle-faced youngster. Izzy has had the opportunity to open for the Pentatonix, perform at the New York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp, and share the stage with…

Today's Guest: Natalie Gray Growing up as a national park ranger’s daughter, Natalie was raised in our nation’s most beautiful places…and some of our poorest schools. As she moved through high school in Van Horn, TX, she became increasingly aware of this. She was taught to type and take shorthand, and her school was visited by every division of the…

Today's Guest: Michelle Ferré Michelle Ferré is a fourth grade math and science teacher in Crofton, Maryland and the creator behind Pocketful of Primary where she creates digital resources for teachers and shares her life as a teacher through weekly classroom vlogs on YouTube. After graduating with a bachelors degree in elementary education and a m…

Today's Guest: Daniel Blanchard Dan is a Best-Selling Author, Award-Winning Speaker, and Educator, as well as, two-time Junior Olympian Wrestler, and two-time Junior Olympian Wrestling Coach grew up as a student-athlete. However, Dan admits that as a youth he was more of an athlete than a student. Dan has now successfully completed fourteen years o…

Today's Guest: Seth Oldham Seth Oldham, originally from Medicine Lodge, Kansas, graduated from Friends University in 2012 with a degree in Spanish and Spanish Education. He started his teaching career at a Catholic middle school in Wichita, Kansas. After two years, he moved to Manhattan, Ks to become a Wildcat at Kansas State University, where he e…

Today's Guest: Dominique Brightmon Dominique Brightmon is an author, library assistant, podcaster and professional speaker from Baltimore, MD. In his early childhood, Dominique was raised in the church where he was taught fundamental life lessons and received a head start with public speaking. This early start led him to win 3rd place at a state le…

Today's Guest: Gabby Jarvis Gabby Jarvis is an Elementary School Music Teacher in Wichita, Kansas. She graduated from Friends University with a degree in Music education and enjoys helping children learn more about and gain a passion for music. She is the leader of the Arnold Palmer Band and has performed around Kansas and other parts of the United…

Today's Guest: Dr. Danny Brassell For the past two decades, Dr. Danny Brassell has served as an educational advisor to students ranging from preschoolers to rocket scientists. While he has held a variety of titles and worked with leaders from a variety of fields and disciplines, Danny has always considered himself first and foremost a teacher. A re…

Today's Guest: Blair Husted Blair Husted is from Milford, CT and currently lives in Norman, OK with her husband Andy, a Navy pilot, and their dog Minnie. She graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and is currently working towards a masters in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Supervision. She…

Today's Guest: Daniel Gomez Daniel Gomez is the founder of Daniel Gomez Enterprises, a company devoted to developing and strengthening organizations and individuals. Daniel is a dynamic John Maxwell Certified Speaker with 14 years experience in the arena of Leadership Development, Sales Training, and Coaching. He is the Best Selling Author of "You …

Today's Guest: Adam Bowers Adam Bowers is a Third Grade Teacher at Beech Elementary in Wichita, Kansas. He is in his eighth week of actual teaching so here at the Teacher Recharge Podcast we refer to him as a "baby"! He completed his degree at Friends University where he was a Resident Assistant, Actor, Choir Member, and Soccer Player (yes, he is k…

Today's Guest: Me? To make a long story short, I pressed a wrong button while working on the original file for this week's episode with Adam Bowers and lost the entire thing. That does not mean you won't enjoy this episode though! Today I give you my Monday rituals, talk about 5 hour energy and how it allows me to see into different dimensions, and…

Today's Guest: Kelly Koepp (AKA My Mother) Kelly Koepp is a Self-Contained Room Special Needs Teacher at Bowie Middle School in Odessa, Texas. She has been in education for 28 years in some form or fashion and has a true passion for helping students overcome obstacles to reach success. She has been a certified teacher for the past five years in Ect…

Today's Guest: John Williams This week's guest is, once again, John Williams. We continue where we left off last week with John's story time segment where he talks about a time when he was speaking and a student had a meaningful interaction with him and the rest of the school. John’s mission is to help others take radical ownership for every elemen…

Today's Guest: John Williams John’s mission is to help others take radical ownership for every element of their lives. He is passionate and driven for cultural change for students and wherever people desire to do better than yesterday. He is the Founder and President of Life that Counts, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which has helped bri…

Today's Guest: Dylan Gruntzel Dylan Gruntzel is entering his third year as the assistant coach for the Newman women’s soccer program in 2018-19. The 2017 season saw the Jets put together their best season in their Division II era, going 11-6-2 overall and 8-4-2 in conference play, program records for wins in each. They reached the conference postse…

Today's Guest: Ronanda Liberty Ronanda Liberty has been an educator for the past 15 years. She has spent the last five years as a middle/high school Principal, and was primarily a teacher in middle school science in the years prior. She is a national trainer specializing in skills and strategies to impact learning with sound classroom management, s…

Today's Guest: Joseph Hamer Joseph is a third-grade teacher for Wichita Public Schools. At the youthful age of 23, Joseph will be indulging in his third year at Beech Elementary. After graduating with honors from Emporia State University, Mr. Hamer jumped straight into a USD 259 classroom. He is now his School Technology Specialist, on his school’s…

The Teacher Recharge Podcast will air Monday, August 13th.We have an amazing lineup of teachers, speakers, and motivators from around the world that will be bringing new strategies, interesting opinions, and hilarious stories!Visit www.teacherrecharge.podbean.com to check it out!Website: www.fredmotivates.comTwitter/Instagram: @tableofluvFacebook/Y…

In this episode, I cover soccer, speaking, and podcasting. It is time to work hard now so that everything runs smooth later!Website: www.fredmotivates.comTwitter/Instagram: @tableofluvFacebook/YouTube: Fred Motivates