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The Chey and Pav Show: Teachers Talking Teaching

The Chey and Pav Show: Teachers Talking Teaching

By Chey & Pav Educational Services, Inc.

Chey Cheney and Pav Wander are two middle school teachers from Toronto, Canada. They have a passion for elevating and amplifying student voice while honouring students lived experiences and identity. "The Chey and Pav Show" takes educators and listeners through the “ins and outs” of the field of Teaching, Learning and Leadership. With their anecdotal and inviting banter, laced with caring insightfulness, the audience engages in a conversation that is surely eye-opening and impactful while tackling some of the real and ever-changing issues in Education!

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Episode 126: Learning Coaches

The Chey and Pav Show: Teachers Talking TeachingMay 21, 2023

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Episode 126: Learning Coaches

Episode 126: Learning Coaches

In Episode 126, Chey and Pav recap their past year as centrally assigned teachers, as well as some of the great work they've had the opportunity to engage in before their roles ended a few weeks ago. They discuss the many ways learning coaches impact the learning environments that they serve, and the incredible ways they support school communities.

Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like how to use OpenAI in the educational space. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.

The Chey and Pav Show!

A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.

Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!

If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.

Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.

May 21, 202355:56
Angela Stockman: Multimodal Writing - 125

Angela Stockman: Multimodal Writing - 125

In Episode 125, Chey and Pav speak with Angela Stockman, teacher, instructional designer and author of the recent book, "Teacher's Guide to Multimodal Composition." The Dynamic Duo speaks with Angela about how she developed this Multimodal Writing design, and how it as evolved since its inception. They talk about Language Arts pedagogy, the benefits of honouring the process of writing and how it can look in its many modes. Angela talks about her work in instructional design and writers workshops, as well as the importance of pedagogical documentation as well as providing ongoing feedback during the composition process.

Want to know more about Angela Stockman? Check out her website and shop for her amazing books HERE.

Like and Follow for more! @StaffPodcast

Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Multimodal Composition in the Language Arts program.

The Chey and Pav Show!

A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.

Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!

If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.

Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.

Apr 11, 202301:22:49
ChatGPT - 124

ChatGPT - 124

In Episode 124, Chey and Pav talk about their experience with open artificial intelligence - in this case, how they have been using ChatGPT as teachers. The AI chatbot has allowed for them to explore a number of ways to make planning, lesson-building and even feedback and assessment much more streamlined and efficient. The Dynamic Duo also discusses some of the ways they wish to use it going forward, as well as the potential pitfalls and negative consequences as well.

Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like how to use OpenAI in the educational space. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.

The Chey and Pav Show!

A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.

Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!

If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.

Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.

Mar 15, 202301:04:07
Frank Bouchard: Wipebook - 123

Frank Bouchard: Wipebook - 123

In Episode 123, Chey and Pav speak with Frank Bouchard, co-founder at Wipebook. The Dynamic Duo first became aware of Wipebook Flipcharts through professional development they were offered for math - Building Thinking Classrooms. Through the work of Peter Liljedahl, Chey and Pav learned about vertical classrooms and these dry-erase anchor charts that you can't help but be completely enamoured with! Speaking with Frank, Chey and Pav learned about the origins of the Wipebook brand as well as the design thinking process that was responsible for its inception. There's lots of application for the classroom in this one, and there are a few giveaways on Social Media coming up, too! Like and Follow @StaffPodcast on Twitter and Instagram and watch for the draw for a free set of Wipebook Flipcharts as well as a copy of Peter Liljedahl's book "Building Thinking Classrooms." 

Want to know more about Wipebook? Check out their site and shop for great products HERE.

Enter for your chance to win a set of Wipebook Flipcharts: www.wipebook.com/cheyandpav.

Like and Follow for more! @StaffPodcast

Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like the Design Thinking Process and Innovation in the classroom. 

The Chey and Pav Show!

A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.

Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!

If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.

Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.

Mar 06, 202352:48
Transitions: Crossover Episode with Beth Lyons of Read Into This - 122

Transitions: Crossover Episode with Beth Lyons of Read Into This - 122

In Episode 122, Chey and Pav talk to Beth Lyons, teacher and one of the hosts of the podcast, "Read Into This." This conversation with Beth is the 2nd of a two part crossover episode - the first episode was featured on "Read Into This." Chey and Pav continue to talk with Beth about their new roles this year and what the transition was like, and continues to be like, now that they have made it past the half-way point of the school year. They tackle lots of current systemic and personal challenges, and work through some strategies to work though them. 

An overdue conversation, and one that everyone who has gone through major career changes can relate to. Be sure to check out all the great episodes of "Read Into This" here

Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Building Engaging and Meaningful Read-Aloud Tasks. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.

The Chey and Pav Show!

A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.

Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!

If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.

Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.


Feb 09, 202301:22:09
Dr. Gholdy Muhammad: Unearthing Joy - 121

Dr. Gholdy Muhammad: Unearthing Joy - 121

In Episode 121, Chey and Pav speak with Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad, author of "Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy" as well as her newest release, "Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Curriculum and Instruction." Dr. Muhammad talks to Chey and Pav about the origins of the framework, the importance of Black literary societies on present and future education, and the connections between Joy and Hope. Truly and engaging and inspiring conversation, you will take away so many meaningful nuggets. 

Tune in to the interview starting at minute 9:23. 

Want to know more about Dr. Gholdy Muhammad? Check out her website at https://hillpedagogies.com/

Interested in purchasing her books? Check them out here: 

Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy

Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Curriculum and Instruction

Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Building Engaging and Meaningful Read-Aloud Tasks. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.

The Chey and Pav Show!

A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.

Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!

If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.

Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.

Jan 25, 202301:14:30
One Word 2023: Focus - 120

One Word 2023: Focus - 120

In Episode 120, Chey and Pav talk about their "One Word" for 2023! Chey and Pav welcome a new year, and with that, comes a new WORD that is meaningful to to them and also guides their practice in the many aspects of their lives. For this year, that word is "Focus." The Dynamic Duo discuss the many reasons why this has been chosen to be their word, and they chat about how to manifest success through Focus this year. 

Chey and Pav also go back and reflect on their word from 2022 - Responsive - and see how it impacted their lives in this past year. 

Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Building Engaging and Meaningful Read-Aloud Tasks. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.

The Chey and Pav Show!

A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.

Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!

If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.

Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.


Jan 10, 202301:03:46
Performative Actions as a Positive Gateway? - 119

Performative Actions as a Positive Gateway? - 119

In Episode 119, Chey and Pav talk about performative social justice work. Can our performative actions be a positive gateway to doing “THE WORK?” Chey and Pav discuss the many ways in which performative social justice work can be negative and potentially traumatizing for students and peers, but they also talk about how the performance can actually sometimes instil some positive change in educators. 

Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Building Engaging and Meaningful Read-Aloud Tasks. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.

The Chey and Pav Show!

A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.

Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!

If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.

Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.

Dec 05, 202201:02:53
Andrew Canle on "Conversations with Charisma" - 118

Andrew Canle on "Conversations with Charisma" - 118

In Episode 118, Chey and Pav talk with Andrew Canle, an assistant principal, published author, doctoral student and small business owner from the New York Metropolitan area. Andrew talks about his newest venture - the Conversations with Charisma tabletop card games - aiming to help students build and participate in authentic conversations. This gamified way of building conversational skills has been shown to improve social and emotional learning as well as ways that students can engage with one another in more meaningful ways. Andrew helps Chey and Pav understand the ways in which he has seen improvement through his work with these game card sets. 

Check out and purchase the game sets HERE: https://educanlepresents.com/collections/all

To find out more about Andrew, visit his website at https://educanlepresents.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educanlellc/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/educanlepresents

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@educanlellc?lang=en

Thank you to Mark Titheradge and his students at Shalvey Public School in New South Wales, Australia for providing our outro music today - a rap written, produced and performed by students at the school! Thank you for sharing this magnificent piece of student-driven work. We are so happy to provide a space to share this. Check out more on their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_HeRw7FjZFoXQGB4hAXN1Q?app=desktop

Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Building Engaging and Meaningful Read-Aloud Tasks. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.

The Chey and Pav Show!

A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.

Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!

If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.

Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.

Nov 23, 202201:13:32
Engaging and Meaningful Read-Aloud Tasks - 117

Engaging and Meaningful Read-Aloud Tasks - 117

In Episode 117, Chey and Pav talk about the value of the Read-Aloud in the middle school classroom, and building engaging and meaningful tasks that can be done in conjunction with texts. The dynamic duo offers a few ideas on how to structure reading around chapter books and novels as shared readings, as well as picture books, and how they can be adapted to older grades as well as younger ones. The pair wraps up their thoughts by reinforcing the importance of reading aloud to children of all ages, even the grown-up ones.  

Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Building Engaging and Meaningful Read-Aloud Tasks. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.

The Chey and Pav Show!

A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.

Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!

If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.

Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.

Oct 17, 202253:53
Relationships THROUGH Content - 116

Relationships THROUGH Content - 116

In Episode 116, Chey and Pav talk about relationship building and what it really looks like in classroom settings. Inspired by constant conversations on social media surrounding ideas such as "connections before content" or "relationships first," the Dynamic Duo felt compelled to share their ideas on the importance of establishing relationships through the meaningful content and curriculum they teach, and continuously working on building relationships over the course of the entire year. The conversation takes many twists and turns in this one, going from topics such as "Love" all the way to those who love to play "Devil's Advocates" in conversations. Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Relationship Building. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.

The Chey and Pav Show!

A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.

Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!

If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.

Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.

Sep 26, 202201:09:16
Quiet Quitting in Education? - 115

Quiet Quitting in Education? - 115

In Episode 115, Chey and Pav talk about the concept of Quiet Quitting and how it impacts educational spaces. This idea of setting boundaries within a job setting has been getting lots of attention on social media lately, so Chey and Pav thought they would explore the topic a little bit further, providing their own personal insights on what this can look like for teachers and other educational professionals. Dive in to hear their thoughts, and as always, feel free to share yours with them on Social Media - Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful conversations about educational topics, just like Quiet Quitting in Education.

The Chey and Pav Show!

A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.

Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!

If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.

Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.

Sep 06, 202257:44
Kristin Phillips - "For the Love of Learning" - 114