The Shield: 4Ps Every Father Must Carry (S5E2)

Adolescence hit me hard. I explore it in epsiode 1 season 5
It showed me what happens when boys grow up without direction — when fathers stay si...

I Watched Adolescence and It Shook Me as a Dad! (S5E1)

The 2025 Netflix film Adolescence shook me.
It showed a generation growing up in isolation, addiction, and quiet desperation— and it made me rea...

2024 - Reflections Eternal

2024 was good to me. Not gonna lie.  I succeeded. It wasn't easy for sure.  Here is what worked and what I need to continue to do for a thriving 2025....

Japan Summer Trip 2024 Part 3 More Answers

This is Part 3 of the Japan Summer Trip!
Answering your top questions about visiting Japan: 

Japan Summer Trip 2024 Part 2 Answers

Answering Your Top Questions About Our Trip to Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka)
 
Part 2


What are the must-see cultural ex...

Japan Summer Trip 2024 Part 1 What, Why and How

In this episode, I share how and why we decided to take a big family trip to Japan even though we were trying our best to save for our future.

Update from our trip to Japan!

A quick message from our family trip to Japan!

Teacher Salary Regrets

On this episode, I share how I was so naive back when I started teaching so many years ago.
I didn't know anything about how to save my low payc...

Desparius - The Dragon that Battles Me Everyday

I didn't want to make this episode.
I really didn't. 
But I had to make this episode. I had to in order to move forward.  This episode may...

I Gotta Say What's Up! (Giving Thanks 2023)

Gratitude: a simple design for our complex lives. Less take, more give. Less me, more we. This Thanksgiving, let's redesign our perspective. Be gratef...

They Don't Care

This episode, I'll share how social capital is NOT transferrable and how it can make you stuck in old ways.

Should You Reinvent Yourself in Midlife?

Tough Lessons I Learned After 1 Year of Job Hunting

Today, I share some insights on how tough the past year of job hunting, the lessons I learned, what I did and what you can do to help you on your own...

How I'm Anxiously Trying to Move Forward

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Our version of the Ikigai Concept
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Maybe, this isn't for you? Or is it?

Life is raw, unfiltered. This is my attempt to peel back layers, revealing truths in life's complexities. Let's navigate challenges, find clarity, and...

142: Earning Extra Income During the Pandemic

How are we supplementing our income while on summer break especially during the COVID-19 pandemic?
We break down some viable options you can do...

139: Students React to COVID19 and How Computer Science can Help

This special episode, I assigned my high school students to react to COVID19 and how computer science can help find a cure or vaccine for the Coronavi...

120: The Grand Challenge with Jennifer Gaspar-Santos

Director of Edtech & Innovation of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, San Francisco

119: Teach Like A Girl

Today, I chat with  @TeachLikeAGirl.  I don't follow a lot of teachers on Instagram, but I made sure that I followed @TeachLikeAGirl as she has a posi...

113: How To Rock Your Next Presentation and How to Teach It with Jessica Chang Irish

108: We're Moving!

107: SXSW for Teachers??

Imagine a festival that has great food, music, movies and designed for teachers.  What am I talking about?
Last week, during March 5-9th, 2017,...

100: Our 100th Episode!!!

090: What's The Most Difficult Great Lesson to Teach?

089: How Scratch Can Create Community & Collaboration

The 2016 U.S. Election! Bonus Episode

088: How Do I Use Pinterest & Why Do I Like It?

087: Which Presentation Apps Should You Use?

086: Our Best Tips for a Successful & Efficient Parent Teacher Conference (rebroadcast)

084: Designing an Effective PD for Faculty with Alexa Johnson, Dean of K-4 Lower School

073: What's The Best Blogging Platform For Teachers?

072: Expect to be a Worse Teacher Just for a Little Bit with Patrick Rogers

071: A Change Is Gonna Come

070: We Are Live on Facebook Live!

We talk about how we tried FB live to connect with you on another level! It was our first time live and are excited you can see us in person!  We are...

069: How to Use Technology in the Classroom in a Meaningful Way

Okay, you have the iPads or shiny new Chromebooks in your classroom. What do you want to do with them?  How are you letting your students use them in...

068: Should Teachers Give Away Their Lesson Plans for Free?

067: Why You Should Create a Classroom Podcast Now

Vote for your session idea to be included at SXSW Edu 2017!
Go to http://www.teachingbites.com/vote and vote now!  
Our goal is to share o...

066: 17 21st Century Skills Every Teacher Must Know

065: Ways to Have a Stress Free Classroom

064: Why Teachers Should Give a Conference or Workshop Presentation