Kathy Nimmer taught high school English for 29 years, totally blind, and built SEEDS, a program that protects new teachers. She won the 2026 Helen Keller Achievement Award. Vicki and …
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- Season 7, Episode 8 | Cool Cat Teacher Talk
Three educators on how to teach and use AI in the classroom without losing the heart of teaching. Wteacher-driven instruction, building AI with compassion, and the practical tools teachers love …
Data Driven Schools: Driving Learning and Improving Relationships
Season 6, Episode 2: Data Driven Schools: Driving Learning and Improving Relationships | Cool Cat Teacher Talkby Vicki DavisWhat does it really mean to be a data-driven school? AJ Juliani led 150 educators in building their own AI-powered data dashboards — no coding required. Victoria Setaro reframes data …
Teaching is facing significant challenges, including a teacher certification crisis impacting student outcomes. This episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk features discussions on the risks of unprepared teachers, effective reading …
An Amazing Start to the School Year: AI Insights, School Culture Tips, and Authentic Learning Ideas
with Richard Culatta, Brian Kulak, and Jessica Pack | Season 3 Episode 7 | Cool Cat Teacher Talkby Vicki DavisKick off your school year with AI strategies from ISTE’s Richard Culatta, community-building tips from Principal Brian Kulak, and storytelling magic from teacher and author Jessica Pack — plus urgent …
5 Ways to Build Your Platform with a Purpose
with Vicki Davis | Cool Cat Teacher Talk | Personal Branding Seriesby Vicki DavisIf having a good day is what it takes for me to talk about what matters, I don’t know if I’d ever talk—because every day is a mix of good …
How Can Students and Teachers Build a Good Personal Brand?
with Elisabeth Bostwick and Dr. Will Deyamaport | Cool Cat Teacher Talk Showby Vicki DavisAre you building your reputation—or letting it build itself? In this inspiring episode, Vicki Davis, Elisabeth Bostwick, and Dr. Will Deyamaport share practical, real-world strategies to help students and teachers …
Assessments that Work: How to Create Assessments that Help Students Learn More
Episode 9 - Cool Cat Teacher Talkby Vicki DavisIn this Cool Cat Teacher Talk episode, we will explore effective assessment strategies with Dr. Thomas Guskey, Becky Holden, Dr. Samuel Nix, Alan November, Mike Roberts, and Christie Thompson. We …
School Leadership that Transforms: Practical Tips for School Principals and Administrators
Episode 7 | Cool Cat Teacher Talkby Vicki DavisIn this episode, we dive into essential qualities of effective school leadership. From building relationships to tackling teacher burnout, our guest principals and educational experts share their strategies for creating …