Catholic Teachers' Lounge Podcast
Jill and Colleen discuss topics and tips for enhancing the Catholic School classroom.
Episodes
What’s a great way to assess whether a lesson went well? Ask the kids! In this episode Jill shares an idea used by the Detroit Catholic Microschools that can be applicable across the board with any class, age, or subject area. Join us in the lounge for a practical and fun conversation on how and why to use a classroom debrief.
Do you remember the first time you got to choose your own book, topic, or partner for a project? We do! In this episode, Jill and Colleen explore how personal experiences and core memories can make for the most memorable and high quality work in the classroom. Take a trip down memory lane and get inspired to take voice and choice to the next level.
Jill and Colleen welcome guest Will Dennis into the lounge for a conversation on creating the best conditions for learning. Will’s insights, based on his time teaching Theology and teaching and studying improv, have led him to conlcude that all good learning begins with connection. Creating the conditions for connection, sharing, and growth are essential at every age, grade, and activity. Be inspire...
What happens when ISTE, Google, and NCEA team up to train educators? A whole lot of innovation! Join Jill, Colleen, and special guest Dr. Karl Ochsner for an overview of an amazing nationwide collaboration of innovative teachers & leaders who are learning about and influencing STEM education and technology use to shae in their schools as well as providing PD for you. It’s not about screen time–it’s about quali...
Jill puts on her teacher hat and mom hat as she shares about the awesome summer Catholic youth camp available in her state of Michigan as well as Virginia and Ohio. Colleen recalls her own son’s experience at summer camp and compares. What can kids do over the summer to stay in touch with their faith, enrich their social emotional growth, learn some new skills, and grow in independence? Drop into the lounge for a summer camp ...
Pope Leo’s first encyclical for the Church reminds Catholic educators that it is not our job to keep pace with the secular world. Join Jill and Colleen for a dive into Pope Leo’s Magnifica Humanitis and a chat on what Catholic educators should know and why it matters. A timely and pointed lounge conversation!
In this episode, self-proclaimed AI skeptic Colleen shares her favorite tool–Gemini Notebook. If you’re a teacher looking for a tool that integrates disciplines, can pull from your specified resources without pulling random info from the web, and likes a variety of options for your students, this episode is for you. Already a Gemini Notebook user? Stop in to enjoy the conversation and share with another AI skeptic!
It’s time for that beginning-of-school-year PD chat. How was it this year? Were you able to use it right away or could it have been an email? Did you learn something new or get frustrated because of another new initiative? Each year brings something different–and sometimes it’s actually really helpful! Join Jill and Colleen for a lounge chat on professional development.
Jill and Colleen are back in the Catholic Teachers’ Lounge and ready for more great ideas in Catholic education! This episode previews topics that will be explored throughout Season 4 and gives the co-hosts a moment to catch up after time away. Welcome back for a new and exciting season!
Season 4 officially drops September 1st, but Jill and Colleen are warming up and setting the scene for a new year ahead! Where can you find them in the wild and on social media? Tune in and see what’s new in 2026. Want to contribute to the conversation? Learn where you can drop ideas to share with other teachers!
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