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The Bolt Podcast

Trinity Basin Preparatory

The Bolt is the official podcast of Trinity Basin Preparatory, a charter school in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, where we share interesting stories and strategies from across our district.

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50. The Bolt's Last Strike - "Closing Time"

The Bolt Podcast ·

2023/06/01

For our 50th and final episode... it's a clip show! Conor, Mr. Trey, and Manolo relive 50 episodes of The Bolt Podcast, looking back at some of the sweetest and most fun moments. But don't unsubscribe yet! You just might see the podcast take a new shape in the future, so stay tuned. We're not crying, you're crying!

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00:52:21

49. Teachers in Film - "You Must Unlearn What You...

The Bolt Podcast ·

2023/05/26

Lights! Camera! Education!?? After a huge reveal, Conor and Mr. Trey are at the movies talking about their favorite (and least favorite) teachers in film, along with their overall thoughts on realistic education in movies. Is Snape a good teacher? Are you rushing or dragging? Will you do well, or do good? Grab your popcorn for this penultimate episode of The Bolt Podcast.

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00:44:36

48. The Charter School Connection - "Nerds with...

The Bolt Podcast ·

2023/05/19

It's podcast inception on this episode within an episode. Conor and Mr. Trey are on the other side of the interview as The Bolt Podcast hosts become the guests of The Charter School Connection Podcast. We discuss charter schools, great leaders, and why The Bolt Podcast could have only happened at Trinity Basin Preparatory.The Charter School Connection Podcast

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00:42:31

47. Working with Teams - "Listen More than You Talk"

The Bolt Podcast ·

2023/05/11

We've gone into the archives to dust off an episode about teams. We talk about the good teams, the bad teams, and how we deal with each. When it comes to working with your team are you the leader, the listener, or the cheerleader? Do you want to be the heart, the moral compass, or... the comic relief? Listen now and be a team-player!

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01:22:16

46. Math Education with TNTP - "Are You a Math Person?"

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2023/04/14

On this episode, The Bolt Podcast sits down with Ryan Presley from The New Teacher Project. We discuss TNTP's new partnership with TBP, adopting new curriculum, and new math... "plus" a lot more. There's also plenty of nonsense in this episode including the longest "post credits scene" yet, involving a deep dive into Bluey. Listen now, mates!

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01:24:19

45. Future Ready Libraries - "The Ferrari Book"

The Bolt Podcast ·

2023/03/02

It's Read Across America Day and on this episode of The Bolt Podcast, we're talking to TBP librarians. (Please, keep your voice down!) We discuss the book fair, the five-finger rule, and the nuances of reading and readers. Today's library might not look the way you remember it, though. With makerspaces and reading competitions, we are just getting started with exciting things in our TBP libraries. So, pretend this episode is a book and check it out! The Knowledge Gap Reading Reconsidered: A

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01:19:10

44. Instructional Technology: "Titans in Tech Teaching"

The Bolt Podcast ·

2023/01/24

On this episode we delve into ed-tech one more time with our district's Instructional Technology Coordinator. When we last discussed this topic, it was all the way back in March... of 2020. What could have possibly changed since then?? We talk about the importance of applying meaningful instructional technology, a few apps to add to your utility belt, and get into blue bubbles vs. green bubbles. (This podcast is available to you, no matter which color bubble you like.)

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01:22:21

43. Fantasy Holiday Movie Draft - "The Silver Tuna"

The Bolt Podcast ·

2022/12/14

The Bolt Podcast welcomes special guests to hold a fantasy holiday movie draft! Choosing from 4 categories, our contestants pick their favorite holiday movies, and holiday hijinks ensues! Here are the 4 categories: Blockbuster (Over $100 million box office) Kid's movie (G/PG) Before 1990 Wildcard What would you pick? Do you share any picks with us? Let us know and happy holiday movie season!!!

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00:51:35

42. Grade Level Changes - “It Keeps it Interesting!”

The Bolt Podcast ·

2022/10/25

This episode of The Bolt Podcast was recorded at the end of the 21-22 school year, when many teachers were considering or already planning to change grade levels. This time, Conor and Trey sat down with a couple of teachers who just might have taught every grade level there is to teach. What are the differences across the differing grades, what tricks work in both elementary and middle school, and which is their favorite? "Turn and face the strange... Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes!"

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00:32:40

41. After 8th Grade - "What are the Options?"

The Bolt Podcast ·

2022/06/24

School's out for summer... but The Bolt doesn't take a vacation. As a K-8 charter school, our staff is often asked, "What happens after 8th grade?" In this episode, we talk to our Counseling and Family Engagement Coordinator to discuss the options for high school and how we prepare our students to move on from TBP successfully.

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00:26:58

40. Teacher Appreciation - “They Unlock the Potential”

The Bolt Podcast ·

2022/05/06

What better way to wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week than with TBP staff stories of our favorite childhood instructors? From our own classroom teachers, to executives, to The Bolt team themselves, we find out about the teachers that made us who we are today. Teachers, we appreciate you this week and always!

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01:19:52

39. The Bolt Podcast: Lost in New York - "This is It....

The Bolt Podcast ·

2021/12/14

"We did it again!" Conor, Mr. Trey, and friend of the show Ryan Keser return for The Bolt Podcast's holiday tradition, discussing Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Where do you stand... original or sequel? South Bend Shovel Slayer or Pigeon Lady? Wet Bandits or Sticky? Go scene for scene and try to find out if you'd survive Operation Ho Ho Ho. Listen now, ya filthy animals... and a Happy New Year.

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01:09:34

38. Music Education - "Tocar y Luchar" (To Play and...

The Bolt Podcast ·

2021/11/30

With Conor out, Mr. Trey hosts as a soloist in this episode about music in education. Joined by guests from TBP's Partnership with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as well as our Choir teacher from the Jefferson campus, we hear why music not only has a profound effect on our students, but shapes our lives as we learn and grow. From Tchaikovsky to Taylor Swift, this episode is sure to be music to your ears.

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00:42:59

37. Art Education - "Art is Messy, Because Life is...

The Bolt Podcast ·

2021/11/19

What is your favorite kind of art? Conor and Mr. Trey get out the finger paints and paper maché to discuss the importance of art in education, with the help of two former Art teachers and former guests. We dig into the benefits of art therapy, the importance of lining campus hallways with student artwork, and how it all can lead to a stronger academic future. After all, you can't spell college... without misspelling collage!

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01:15:49

36. Social Emotional Learning - "The Pandemic was......

The Bolt Podcast ·

2021/11/02

A story of Social Emotional Learning in two parts. Conor and Trey first talk with our partners at Clayton Youth Enrichment about the importance of SEL along with some programs happening at TBP. We are then joined by the Counselor of our Mesquite campus to discuss how this approach is directly affecting our students. Clayton Youth Enrichment » Before & After School Child Care in Fort Worth Texas

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00:52:46

35. Teaching Internationally - "You Guys Got Beef?"

The Bolt Podcast ·

2021/10/12

Grab your passports! Conor and Trey discuss teaching internationally with two former teachers, turned TBP employees. Where did they teach? What did they learn? And how did their time teaching abroad shape their current roles at Trinity Basin Preparatory? Fasten your seatbelts and make sure your earbuds are in the locked and upright position. Bon voyage!

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34. TNTP and TBP - "It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint"

The Bolt Podcast ·

2021/09/28

Recorded toward the end of the summer, Conor and Trey talk about getting ready for this unique school year, with a couple of ladies from TNTP. The New Teacher Project worked with TBP in the off-season, and is here to share some insight and an outsiders perspective of our district. We also discuss the challenges facing education in general, and the concepts of remediation and acceleration. Grab your accountabili-buddy, put on your thinking caps, and listen now!

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33. TBP Back in the Day - "Somehow I've Gone Backwards"

The Bolt Podcast ·

2021/09/15

With the help of a couple of early (but current) TBP employees, we step back in time to find out what TBP was like back in the day. We hear about the history of our early campuses, the origin story of the TBP mascot, plus Conor and Mr. Trey get a glimpse of Convocations past. Sometimes you can't see where you're going, until you've seen where you've been.

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00:25:24

32. New Things at TBP - "The Magic Machine"

The Bolt Podcast ·

2021/08/05

In the first episode on real microphones, in over a year... friend of the show and CAO, Lesley Austin joins Conor and Mr. Trey live in studio. In this new season and new school year, they talk about new things coming to TBP in 2021. They discuss the Teacher Incentive Allotment program, a "single pane of glass" for all things TBP, and a powerful way to engage with parents and families. Listen new! I mean, listen now!

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00:49:50

31. Teacher Burnout - "It's Gonna Happen"

The Bolt Podcast ·

2021/05/25

In the final episode of the 20-21 school year, Conor and Trey talk about teacher burnout. How can we prevent it? Or maybe it's inevitable... and maybe, that's okay. Don't worry, it's not all serious though! We also take some time to hear about other important things, like Arnold Schwarzenegger, maple syrup, and wait... grasshoppers can bite?

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