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CHAT-CTE: Finally—PD That’s Personal

This isn’t your typical education podcast. CHAT-CTE is built for the trade teachers—the welders, the cosmetologists, the culinary kings and queens—who teach with their hands, hustle, and heart.Each episode tackles the real-life challenges of CTE teaching: from writing a curriculum when you’ve got zero time, to using AI tools that actually help, to managing a shop full of teens with more energy than a MIG welder. You’ll hear honest stories, get practical tools, and leave with something you can use

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S2 - #5 - How AI Helped Me Build Real Classroom...

CHAT-CTE: Finally—PD That’s Personal ·

2025/10/29

Restorative practices don’t have to mean circles, scripts, or forced conversations that don’t fit your class culture. In this episode, I share how using AI chat reshaped my approach to community, accountability, and trust — not by replacing relationships, but by helping me build them better.From co-writing class expectations to running critiques, organizing student leadership, and even producing podcasts with my students — AI became a quiet partner in helping me connect with them on their terms

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s2 - #4 - Will AI Take Our Jobs? Not If You're a CTE...

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2025/10/15

AI is coming for jobs—or so the headlines say. But if you're a CTE teacher? You're built different.In this episode, we cut through the panic and get real about what AI can do—and what it can't. Spoiler: it’s not teaching kids how to weld, cook, cut hair, or fix engines. But it can be the assistant you’ve always needed—handling the paperwork, planning, and prep while you run the shop and lead with purpose.You'll hear:Why AI isn’t a threat to skilled trade teachersHow to use it as a teammate (not a

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12:04

S2 - #3 - Build Your Own AI Co-Teacher (It Starts...

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2025/10/08

What if your PD actually understood your shop?In this episode of CHAT-CTE, we explore how CTE teachers can use ChatGPT’s Custom GPT feature to build their very own AI co-teacher—one that talks like them, works like them, and supports the real day-to-day needs of a trade-based classroom.You’ll learn how to kick off the process with one simple move: a self-interview. ChatGPT asks the questions. You answer in your voice. And together, you build a tool that doesn’t just “help”—it fits.No coding. No

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S2 - #3 - How ChatGPT Supercharged My Teaching (and...

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2025/09/30

What happens when an overworked art educator meets a curious AI? This episode dives deep into how ChatGPT flipped my entire teaching experience—from burnout to boldness. I’ll walk you through the real impact it had on my planning, creativity, and classroom energy.But this isn’t just my story—it’s an invitation.I’ll show you exactly how to start using ChatGPT as a teacher (even if you’re tech-shy). No jargon, no pressure—just step-by-step ideas, voice-mode tips, and creative prompts to help you bring

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S2 - #2 - We Sketch Loud — What Would You Do? - (CTE)...

CHAT-CTE: Finally—PD That’s Personal ·

2025/09/24

What if your first classroom rule wasn’t “stay seated” or “raise your hand”—but make a mess on purpose?In this episode of Chat-CTE, I break down how I used ChatGPT to design a bold, creative launch to the school year. But this isn’t just about art class—it’s about rethinking how we set the tone for any subject, starting with trust, curiosity, and student voice.You’ll hear how I flipped traditional first-week routines into mindset-building experiences, asked Chat to help me remix “rules” into

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S2 - #1 Cutting the Cord of Comfort: Hitting Reset...

CHAT-CTE: Finally—PD That’s Personal ·

2025/09/18

In the first full episode of Season 2, I share the story of wiping the slate clean—twenty-three years of curriculum, archived on a drive—and how I rebuilt from scratch with the help of a custom GPT assistant and restorative practice training. From faster planning to deeper connections with students, this is what it looks like when a teacher steps out of the comfort zone and into something new.

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S2 Trailer: Chat-CTE - Cutting the Cord of Comfort

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2025/09/18

After 23 years of playing it safe, I pulled the plug on my old curriculum and started fresh. Why? Because CTE students—and the world they’re stepping into—are changing faster than ever. In this new season of Chat-CTE, I’m diving into what happens when you reset, rethink, and let AI + creativity help us build classrooms that actually meet students where they are. Ten minutes, one teacher’s brain dump at a time.

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#4 - Burnout Is Not a Badge of Honor: Why I Threw Out...

CHAT-CTE: Finally—PD That’s Personal ·

2025/05/21

In this raw and reflective episode of CHAT-CTE, I get honest about what burnout really looks like after 22 years in the classroom.When I realized I was just going through the motions—and my students were too—I did something drastic: I threw out my entire curriculum. What followed was a complete reset of how I teach, how I connect, and how I take care of myself as an art and design educator.

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#3 - The Solo Program Struggle is Real.

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2025/05/13

What happens when you’re the only shop teacher in the building? No team meetings. No pacing guides. Just you, 30 kids, and a buzzing classroom full of projects and potential. In this heartfelt episode, we unpack the emotional weight and everyday hustle of teaching solo—whether you're in art, auto, culinary, or cosmetology.From daily chaos to creative wins, this one’s for every trade teacher running a one-person program. We share practical survival tips, mental health check-ins, and the importance of

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12:43

#2 - AI 101: What Works in the Shop

CHAT-CTE: Finally—PD That’s Personal ·

2025/05/06

So, you’ve got 30 students, no curriculum, and a pile of state standards staring at you. Sound familiar? Welcome to the first week of teaching a trade. But what if you had a planning assistant that never sleeps and actually listens? That’s where AI comes in—and today, we’re gonna show you how to use it without losing your shop vibe.

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#1 - The Arc: From Surviving to Leading in CTE

CHAT-CTE: Finally—PD That’s Personal ·

2025/05/05

In this debut episode of CHAT-CTE—Finally, PD That’s Personal—we explore the emotional and professional journey every trade teacher walks: the 5-Year Arc. From white-knuckling your first lessons to reinventing your program a decade in, this episode unpacks the real stages of CTE teaching: Survival, Emerging Confidence, Burnout Risk, and Reinvention.Whether you're new to the classroom or deep into your legacy years, this is your permission slip to reflect, breathe, and grow. With real talk,

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Welcome to CHAT-CTE: Real Talk for Trade Teachers -...

CHAT-CTE: Finally—PD That’s Personal ·

2025/04/29

"Finally—PD that’s personal. In this trailer episode, we’re setting the stage for what’s coming: real talk, real tools, real survival strategies for CTE teachers who are building futures (and occasionally birdhouses out of duct tape and good intentions). Meet your host, hear why AI is now a trusted sidekick, and get ready for professional development that actually fits your shop floor life. Subscribe now—and let’s build something better together."

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