Zach Diamond

Episode 255: Presenting on Math

November 16th, 2025  |  1 hr 27 secs

Zach is joined by Hui Couch to talk about how she uses the model to inspire her multi-lingual learners in math class, and to talk about how she approached designing a presentation for other teachers on using MCP in math classes

Episode 254: Student Perspective

November 9th, 2025  |  57 mins 23 secs

high school, missouri, science

Zach is joined by Steve Schlarman and two of his students, Molly and Ella, to talk about the student experience of learning in a modern classroom and how teachers can develop modern classrooms where students can thrive

Episode 253: Elementary School

November 2nd, 2025  |  51 mins 54 secs

elementary, math, north carolina

Zach is joined by Laura Campbell to talk about how she implements the MCP model in her elementary math class, and how it brings balance and sustainability to the teaching profession

Episode 246: Math Mentor Relationship

September 14th, 2025  |  42 mins 56 secs

elementary, kentucky, mentorship

Zach is joined by Candi Williams to talk about the MCP virtual mentorship experience and the value of personalized coaching and feedback in the MCP program

Episode 244: CTE Student

August 31st, 2025  |  51 mins 56 secs

cte, michigan, student voice

Zach is joined by Erin Luckhardt, Michele Deming, and their former student Eve Willoughby, to talk about CTE and using the MCP model to prepare students with real-world career experience

Episode 243: Math and ELL

August 24th, 2025  |  40 mins 30 secs

chicago, elementary school, middle school, multilingual learners

Zach is joined by Miguel Melchor to talk about his approach to working with multilingual learners and coaching teachers using the MCP model

Shortcast 4: Building Authentic Relationships with Students

August 3rd, 2025  |  11 mins 59 secs

Zach is joined by special guests Michael Carr and Toni Rose Deanon to talk about social emotional learning and how the Modern Classrooms Model helps us cultivate authentic relationships with students, in person and virtually.

Shortcast 219 - Student Voice (EC)

June 22nd, 2025  |  16 mins 27 secs

Zach is joined by Marlene Tapia Garcia and three of her first grade students, Olivia, Arya, and Ethan, to talk about their experience in a Modern Classroom.

Episode 227: From Content- to Skills-Based Teaching With MCP

February 23rd, 2025  |  1 hr 5 mins

middle school, oregon

Zach is joined by Carson Hickox to talk about how MCP transformed his middle school social studies classroom and his approach to teaching in general.

Episode 223: Zach and TR

January 26th, 2025  |  43 mins 33 secs

Zach and TR catch up and chat about Zach's new role as a high school media production teacher, planning new courses, and transitioning into different teaching roles with MCP

Episode 222: Introducción al Modelo MCP y el Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos

January 19th, 2025  |  1 hr 4 mins

This episode is in Spanish. Zach is joined by Rossana Gotuzzo to talk about the basics of the MCP model and how she uses project based learning in her art classes

Episode 221: Meet Every Learner's Needs

January 12th, 2025  |  46 mins 55 secs

Zach is joined by Rob Barnett, MCP Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder, to talk about his new book, "Meet Every Learner's Needs," which comes out on February 5th, 2025

Episode 220: Elementary Special Education

January 5th, 2025  |  24 mins 17 secs

baltimore, elementary, special education, teacher

Zach is joined by Leslie Pittman to talk about her approach to using MCP as an elementary special education teacher

Episode 219: Student Voice (EC)

December 22nd, 2024  |  32 mins 51 secs

chicago, elementary, student voice

Zach is joined by Marlene Tapia Garcia and three of her first grade students, Olivia, Arya, and Ethan, to talk about their experience in a modern classroom

Episode 218: Culturally Responsive Teaching

December 15th, 2024  |  45 mins 59 secs

culturally responsive teaching, high school, washington dc

Zach is joined by Xian Lu to talk about culturally responsive teaching and the importance of prioritizing authentic relationships with students.

Episode 212: Goosechase

October 27th, 2024  |  45 mins 10 secs

blended learning, ed tech

Zach is joined by Alyshahn Kara Virani to talk about Goosechase, the interactive experience platform, and how it can be utilized in a modern classroom and beyond