Be A Funky Teacher Podcast

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3 episodes

Jul 1, 2026

The BAGO Mic Student Podcast: How Student Voice Changed My Teaching

In this episode, I reflect on one of the most meaningful projects of my teaching career—the BAGO Mic Student Podcast. What began as an experiment to help students…

Student Voice & Agency

Jun 25, 2026

Tim Brown: Helping Students Believe They Can — Building Self-Efficacy Through Reflection and Goal Setting

In this episode, I reflect on Tim Brown’s presentation about self-efficacy, reflection, and goal setting from a national education conference in Las Vegas. His message focused on helping…

Student Voice & Agency

Nov 5, 2025

The Power Of Participation: Why Voting Matters For Educators And Students

In this episode, I focus on the power of participation and why voting matters for educators and students. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, I explore how showing…

Student Voice & Agency