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Teacher Talk
New podcast episodes post on Tuesdays. “SDPB’s Teacher Talk” is hosted by Lori Walsh. Episodes also air on SDPB’s “In the Moment” Tuesdays.

“SDPB’s Teacher Talk” is a podcast for teachers and their BFAWs (best friends at work) made by education professionals who love their jobs. Jackie Wilber and Gina Benz discuss the highs (and lows) of teaching and provide resources for new and experienced educators. Jackie Wilber, Ed.D., is a faculty member at the University of South Dakota’s School of Education, where she serves as director of the Center for Student and Professional Services. Gina Benz is an adjunct faculty at several universities and is in her 25th year of teaching. She is also the recipient of the Milken Educator Award.

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Latest Episodes
  • Gina Benz takes us into the boundaries she sets for herself with colleagues.
  • Jackie Wilber shares the 2024 education word of the year- cellphone ban.
  • In this episode of Teacher Talk, Gina Benz outlines the boundaries she sets for herself as an educator. This is the first part of a four part series on boundaries.
  • In this episode of Teacher Talk, Jackie Wilber shares her teaching philosophy and why teachers should examine their ideas about education.
  • In this episode of Teacher Talk, Gina Benz breaks down how homework favors the privileged students.
  • In this episode, Jackie Wilber explains the simple act of noticing and how it can profoundly impact students.
  • In this episode, Gina Benz breaks down what we can and cannot control in our classroom.
  • On this week's episode, Jackie Wilber dives into the world of AI and its impact on education.
  • In this episode, Gina Benz describes how she uses 4-Square Feedback in her classroom.
  • Jackie Wilber dives into the comfy, chic, and professional wardrobe of teachers.