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The Flip Side by Get Your Teach On

Conversations that flip the script on hot topics in K-12 education.

Welcome to The Flip Side! This is a Get Your Teach On podcast where we breakdown, share, and challenge flipped perspectives and insights on different hot topics in education. Learn more and follow along at theflipsidepod.com and @gytotheflipside! Plus, watch video versions of every episode on YouTube!

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Hope King, Wade King & Chris Pombonyo

Educators and co-hosts of The Flip Side

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Hope King, Wade King, and Chris Pombonyo are educators and the team behind Get Your Teach On. Each week on The Flip Side, they break down, share, and challenge flipped perspectives on hot topics in education, alongside respected educators, authors, and school leaders from across the country.

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  1. #growth #education #school #classroom Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to ensure you see all our new videos! Please connect with us on social media. We would love to hear from you! SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://bit.ly/gyto-ig Facebook: https://bit.ly/gyto-fb Twitter: https://bit.ly/gyto-tw WEBSITE…

    Aug 17, 2026·1007
  2. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to ensure you see all our new videos! Please connect with us on social media. We would love to hear from you! SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://bit.ly/gyto-ig Facebook: https://bit.ly/gyto-fb Twitter: https://bit.ly/gyto-tw WEBSITE https://www.getyourteachon.com/ FIND A…

    Aug 10, 2026·963
  3. Welcome to The Flip Side! Get Your Teach On is back with an all-new podcast where we breakdown, share, and challenge flipped perspectives and insights on different hot topics in education. We'll be releasing new episodes every Monday, so be sure to watch on YouTube and listen on your favorite podcast platform!

    July 15, 2024·26:47
  4. We're counting down to the 2024 Get Your Teach On National Conference in Orlando, FL! On today's special episode, Hope, Wade, and Chris will share all the information you need if you're joining us in Orlando, plus a some tips to have an incredible conference experience. Not coming to Orlando? This is a great preview…

    July 18, 2024·55:46
  5. Our friend and educator, Josie Bensko, sits down on the couch to talk all things about

    July 22, 2024·1:02:59·With Josie Bensko
  6. This week on The Flip Side, we dive into classroom aesthetics with our friends Stephanie Osmundson & Loreal Hemenway from @happilyeverelementary on

    July 29, 2024·47:34
  7. This week on The Flip Side, we're joined by school and district leader Hayward Jean to to discuss everyone's favorite (or least favorite) part of back to school professional development and staff meetings: icebreakers.

    August 05, 2024·35:45
  8. Our friend Courtney Brink (@kinderandkindness) joins us this week for Part II of our

    August 12, 2024·46:12
  9. Our friends LaNesha Tabb and Amelia Capotosta sit down on the couch to discuss our latest hot topic in education: research or experience based teaching. It's a great conversation and we loved having LaNesha and Amelia join us for this episode! Want more from LaNesha and Amelia? See them at an upcoming GYTO Conference!

    August 19, 2024·56:26
  10. Veteran educator April Graves (@aprilalldae) joins us on the couch to discuss a topic very near to your students' hearts: homework. Join Hope, Wade, and Chris for this fun discussion for teachers AND students.

    August 26, 2024·53:17
  11. Our friend and teacher Maghan Churchill sits down on the couch to discuss What Teachers Wish Parents Would Know. This is Part 1 of a three part series where we will dive into what parents wish teachers would know and what students wish teachers would know. Stay tuned for Part 2 and Part 3 of this important discussion…

    September 02, 2024·46:30
  12. This week, parents Josh and Riley Powell sit down on the couch to share what parents wish teachers would know. This is Part 2 of a three part series where we will dive into what teachers wish parents would know and what students wish teachers would know. Be sure to check out last week's episode on What Teachers Wish…

    September 09, 2024·55:17
  13. Welcome to the final episode of our three part series! Imani Jean, the daughter of our great friend and school district leader Hayward Jean, joins us on the couch to share her perspective as a student and what she wishes her teachers knew. Imani is a 5th grade student who has a passion for empowering people,…

    September 16, 2024·31:24
  14. Our friend, administrator, and Get Your LEAD On presenter Leonard Galloway joins us on the couch of a discussion about curriculum vs instruction.

    September 23, 2024·53:47
  15. Welcome to The Flip Side: On Site! This week, we're coming to from Spring Mill Elementary in Indianapolis, IN. Spring Mill is one of Get Your Teach On's Indiana Collaboration Sites, and Hope and Chris sit down with members of Spring Mill's third grade team in the school's media center. Today's episode is all about…

    September 30, 2024·36:51
  16. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kevin Black about navigating student behavior in the classroom. When is it time to call in admin? Are you jumping the gun, or is it too late? Dr. Black breaks down the key moments for intervention, sharing practical tips on balancing proactive support with knowing when to escalate.…

    October 07, 2024·44:24
  17. Spring Mill Elementary principal Kellee Merritt joins the team on the couch this week to discuss the "F word": Fidelity.

    October 14, 2024·49:05
  18. Join Hope, Wade, and Chris on the couch for Part 1 of our special Halloween SPOOKcast Education's Haunted House. It's a spooktacular time, and you don't want to miss this special episode of Get Your Teach On's The Flip Side Podcast! 🎃 

    October 21, 2024·41:24
  19. Hope, Wade, and Chris are back on the couch for Part 2 of our Halloween SPOOKcast special: The Scariest Thing of All. We hope you enjoy this spooky episode! 🎃

    October 28, 2024·37:43
  20. Our friends Stephanie Osmundson & Loreal Hemenway from Happily Ever Elementary join us on the couch for another great conversation. This time we're tackling The Teachers Lounge!

    November 04, 2024·53:34
  21. Our friends, and member of the GYTO Content Team, Amelia Capotosta and LaNesha Tabb join us on The Flip Side couch to discuss one of the hottest topics in education: The Science of Reading. Is this significant shift creating a Science of Reading overload? Is it growing students or overwhelming teachers?

    November 11, 2024·1:01:40
  22. School administrator and Get Your LEAD On presenter, Leonard Galloway, joins the team on the couch this week to discuss Teacher Certification Requirements. In a world with huge teacher shortages and seemingly more teachers on emergency/alternative certification than ever before, we discuss whether the current…

    November 18, 2024·41:47
  23. Everyone always needs more time. Friend of GYTO, Courtney Brink, joins Hope, Wade, and Chris on the couch this week to discuss teacher time. Is time being wasted or are there simply not enough hours in the day?

    November 25, 2024·34:02
  24. From teacher tees to "Jeans Fridays", nearly every teacher has strong feelings about what they're allowed (or not allowed) to wear to school each day. Educator and GYTO friend Josie Bensko joins Hope, Wade, and Chris on the couch this week to discuss Teacher Dress Code: Does It Have an Impact or Does It Not Matter?…

    December 02, 2024·32:54
  25. Tis the season to… LOVE TEACHING! Joanne Miller joins Hope & Wade King and Chris Pombonyo on the couch for our first-ever Flip Side Podcast Holiday Special! This episode is all about finding joy in the profession as we enter the holiday season. This is our Season Finale and final episode of 2024. We can't wait to see…

    December 09, 2024·50:19
  26. We're closing our 2024 with our Greatest Hits! This special episode features clips from Hope & Wade King and Chris Pombonyo's favorite episodes of 2024. What were your favorites? Let us know in the comments and join us in 2025 when The Flip Side Podcast returns with brand new episodes on January 6th!

    December 30, 2024·28:15
  27. Happy New Year! Welcome back to The Flip Side! It's our Season 2 premiere: New Year's Resolutions - Keep It or Leave It. Join Hope, Wade, and Chris on the couch and let us know what you think in the comments!

    January 06, 2025·29:10
  28. This week, principal Kellèe Merritt joins Hope & Wade King and Chris Pombonyo on The Flip Side couch to discuss staff PD days. Love them or hate them, they're a part of life as a teacher. Check out this episode and let us know what you think of staff PD days in the comments!

    January 13, 2025·33:19·With Kellèe Merritt
  29. Get Your Teach On's 2024 Gold Star Teacher of the Year: Emily Atkins joins Hope, Wade, and Chris on The Flip Side couch for PART 1 of our two part series on Rock Star Teachers. Are they thriving or hiding? Let us know in the comments!

    January 19, 2025·50:05·With Emily Atkins
  30. Get Your Teach On's Gold Star Teacher of the Year: Emily Atkins returns to The Flip Side couch for Part 2 of this important discussion on Rock Star Teachers. Are they hiding or thriving in your school? Let us know in the comments!

    January 27, 2025·22:45·With Emily Atkins
  31. This week on The Flip Side we tackle Teacher Excuses. Our good friend and district administrator, Hayward Jean, joins us on the couch for this week's hot topic in education.

    February 03, 2025·42:51
  32. It's almost Valentines Day! This week, Get Your Tech On's Gold Star Teacher of the Year, Emily Atkins, joins the team on the couch to talk about love languages - specifically teacher love languages. What's your teacher love language?

    February 10, 2025·40:29
  33. Welcome back to The Flip Side! Our friend Montana joins the team on the couch to discuss morning meetings. Most teachers do them, but are they worth it or a waste of time?

    February 17, 2025·28:20
  34. My principal is always in my classroom! This week we're coming to you live from Spring Mill Elementary in Indianapolis, IN, to discuss principals coming into classrooms.

    February 24, 2025·43:22
  35. We sit down with arts educator and longtime friend of Get Your Teach On, Nikki Ortiz Tatarka, to discuss the perceptions vs reality of picking up your students late from specials. Join us today for Part 1 of this conversation, then tune in next week for Part 2!

    March 03, 2025·20:57
  36. Join us for Part 2 as we sit down with arts educator and longtime friend of Get Your Teach On, Nikki Ortiz Tatarka, to discuss the perceptions vs reality of picking up your students late from specials.

    March 10, 2025·24:45
  37. It's almost testing season! Our friends Christi Tavares and Bri Roberts (@TwoTampaCoaches) join the The Flip Side team on the couch to discuss testing and this upcoming testing season.

    March 17, 2025·46:59
  38. Live from New York, it’s Saturday night! Hope, Wade, and Chris are in New York City for a special The Flip Side: On-Site Podcast with the creators of Label-Less: Drew & Lea Lachey. Label-Less is a musical designed to start the difficult conversations that need to be had. Whether discussing race, sexuality or mental…

    March 24, 2025·23:40
  39. In this episode of The Flip Side Podcast, the team and a live audience of educators engage in a heartfelt discussion with the cast of "Label-Less: The Musical." The conversation delves into themes of identity, vulnerability, and the profound impact teachers have on their students. Cast members share personal stories,…

    March 31, 2025·29:06
  40. Welcome back to The Flip Side! In this episode, Get Your Teach On presenter and educator, Joanne Miller (@headoverheelsforteaching) joins Hope, Wade, and Chris on The Flip Side Podcast couch to talk all things family engagement. Are we building bonds and partners, or just checking a box? This is Part 1 of a two part…

    April 07, 2025·23:55
  41. We’re back with Joanne Miller (@headoverheelsforteaching)! This is Part 2 of our conversation all about family engagement. Are we building bonds and partners, or just checking a box? This is Part 2 of a two part episode with Joanne, Hope, Wade, and Chris on The Flip Side Podcast couch. If you missed Part 1, go check…

    April 14, 2025·20:33
  42. This week, Get Your Teach On friend and educator Nikki Ortiz-Tatarka returns to The Flip Side Podcast couch with Hope, Wade, and Chris to discuss expectations for teachers, and the standards for teacher personal lives vs professional ones. Are the expectations realistic or repulsive? This is Part 1 of a two part…

    April 21, 2025·24:37
  43. Welcome back to The Flip Side Podcast with Hope, Wade, and Chris. Our friend Nikki Ortiz-Tatarka is back for Part 2 of our conversation on expectations for teachers: realistic or repulsive. If you missed Part 1, check out last week’s episode and let us know what you think!

    April 28, 2025·24:11
  44. It’s the Battle of the Teachers: Subjects, Departmentalization, and more! In this episode of The Flip Side Podcast, Hope and Chris are joined on the Get Your Teach On couch with Montana (@teachinganduplifting) and Bri and Christi (@twotampacoaches). They discuss the pros and cons of departmentalized versus…

    May 05, 2025·16:14
  45. The Battle of the Teachers continues! This is Part 2 of Hope and Chris' conversation with Montana (@teachinganduplifting) and Bri and Christi (@twotampacoaches). We’re continuing our discussion on the pros and cons of departmentalized versus self-contained teaching models. The conversation also covers the importance…

    May 12, 2025·14:38
  46. Our battle continues! This week, Hope, Wade, and Chris are once again joined on the couch with Bri and Christi (@twotampacoaches). This week, it’s the Battle of the Minutes, and strategies for maximizing instructional time in education. The conversation covers practical tips for using planning periods wisely, engaging…

    May 19, 2025·15:17
  47. It’s our Season Finale! We’re back with Part 2 of The Battle of the Minutes! Hope, Wade, and Chris are once again joined on the couch with Bri and Christi (@twotampacoaches). This is the second half of our conversation about maximizing instructional time in education. If you missed Part 1, check out last week’s…

    May 26, 2025·15:50
  48. The countdown to GYTO Fest 2025 is on! Tune into this special episode of The Flip Side Podcast as Hope, Wade, and Chris share all about our upcoming 2025 Get Your Teach On National Conference kicking off next week in Dallas, TX! Learn more about our GYTO Fest 2025 at getyourteachon.com and be sure to follow along at…

    June 23, 2025·43:29
  49. We're back for Season 3 of The Flip Side Podcast! Join Get Your Teach On's Hope King, Wade King, and Chris Pombonyo for our Season 3 Premiere: When Seasons Change.

    August 04, 2025·21:43
  50. We're joined this week with Tanner Smith (Netflix's "Love On the Spectrum") and his sister Midge to discuss the importance of choosing joy. Join Get Your Teach On's Hope and Wade King on the couch for this powerful conversation with Tanner and his sister Midge.

    August 11, 2025·32:05·With Tanner, Midge Smith
  51. Joe Jonas ❤️ Teachers! Join Hope & Wade King for another episode of Get Your Teach On's "The Flip Side Podcast" where they're joined on the couch by Joe Jonas live from GYTO Fest 2025. It's time to ask Joe Jonas anything!This episode was filmed before Joe's performance at the 2025 Get Your Teach On National Conference…

    August 18, 2025·13:01·With Joe Jonas
  52. Midge Smith just finished her first year teaching! She shares her experiences in the classroom in this episode where we...Ask Midge Smith Anything! We hope to see you at a future Get Your Teach On conference!

    August 25, 2025·29:50·With Midge Smith
  53. Mickey Smith Jr. is a Grammy award winning artist, musician, and teacher! In this episode he shares his incredible story where we...Ask Mickey Smith Jr. Anything! We hope to see you at a future Get Your Teach On conference!

    September 01, 2025·20:25·With Mickey Smith Jr.
  54. Comedian Eddie B. is BACK! Join Hope & Wade King for another episode of Get Your Teach On's "The Flip Side Podcast" where they're joined on the couch by Eddie B live from GYTO Fest 2025. It's time to...Ask Eddie B Anything! This episode was filmed at the 2025 Get Your Teach On National Conference in Dallas, TX. We…

    September 08, 2025·18:02·With Comedian Eddie B
  55. ° This week we are joined by 90s boy band sensation 98 Degrees! 98 Degrees sat down with us before their performance at GYTO Fest 25' to answer some burning questions! Make sure to like, share, and subscribe while we...Ask 98 Degrees Anything!

    September 15, 2025·17:40·With 98 Degrees
  56. In this week's episode we are joined by Angie K! She is best known for her vocals in Disney's "Happily Ever After", the song that plays during the nightly firework show in Magic Kingdom in Florida. Since her debut, she has broken out as an incredible artist in the country music genre. We can't wait for you to join us…

    September 22, 2025·24:55·With Angie K
  57. Do you need a change of pace? In this week's episode we are joined by longtime friend of GYTO, Amy Lemons! In this episode, we talk about breaking the rules and what that looks like while still maintaining expectations. Join us while we...Ask Amy Lemons Anything!

    September 29, 2025·22:04·With Amy Lemons
  58. This is What Mario and Courtney Lopez Want Teachers To Know - Ask Mario and Courtney Lopez Anything S3E56

    October 06, 2025·16:55·With Mario, Courtney Lopez
  59. In this episode we discuss sustainable teaching methods with the one and only Amelia Capotosta! Amelia is an incredible educator and presenter for Get Your Teach On. She has some incredible things to share in this episode, so we hope you join us while we...Ask Amelia Anything!

    October 13, 2025·19:33·With Amelia Capotosta
  60. This week we are revisiting our episode with Tanner! We are joined by Tanner Smith (Netflix's "Love On the Spectrum") and his sister Midge to discuss the importance of choosing joy. Tanner's journey is incredible, and he lights up each and every room he is in. We can't wait for you to join us when we...Ask Tanner and…

    October 20, 2025·31:58·With Tanner & Midge
  61. In this week's episode we are joined by the incredible Naomi O'Brien, also known as @ReadLikeaRockStar ! Naomi is a phenomenal reading educator and she has presented at Get Your Teach On conferences across the U.S. We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode when we...Ask Naomi Anything!

    October 27, 2025·24:18·With Naomi
  62. In this episode we discuss history and analyzing data with Lanesha Tabb! @LaNesha_Tabb is an incredible educator and also a presenter for Get Your Teach On! We can't wait for you to hear this conversation when we...Ask Lanesha Tabb Anything!

    November 03, 2025·25:49·With Lanesha Tabb
  63. In this week's episode we sit down with the one and only Ross Braun! Ross is an incredible educator and speaker. This is a conversation you will not want to miss! Please join us while we...Ask Ross Anything!

    November 10, 2025·25:19·With Ross
  64. Joe Jonas tells us about his favorite things and how important teachers and educators are to him. This week, we are revisiting a very special episode where we were joined by Joe Jonas! Last summer he joined us at GYTO Fest 25' in Dallas to celebrate thousands of educators. We can't wait for you to join us when…

    November 17, 2025·13:16·With Joe Jonas
  65. In our season finale, Amy Lemons joins us to talk all about how to use what you are passionate about to create a hustle outside of the classroom. We are so thankful for all of our listeners, so if you are reading this, thank you! We can't wait for you to join us for the last episode of season three where we...Ask Amy…

    December 01, 2025·32:59·With Amy Lemons
  66. In the first episode of Season 4, we are coming to you LIVE from the one and only Elvis Presley's dressing room in the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino! We have an incredible first guest to start us off this season, we can't wait for you to hear this one!

    February 02, 2026·42:15
  67. In this week's episode, we have the one and only Chris Kirkpatrick joining us! He talks with us about his experience with *NSYNC and the pressure that the music industry brings. We hope you enjoy this one! Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

    February 09, 2026·34:07·With Chris Kirkpatrick
  68. Who in O-TOWN Would Be The Best Teacher? ft. O-TOWN S4E3

    February 16, 2026·17:13·With O-TOWN
  69. The Engagement Lie That's Burning Teachers Out ft. Steve Spangler S4E4

    February 23, 2026·33:18·With Steve Spangler
  70. Behind the Scenes of GYTO & What You Don't See on Instagram (The GYTO Team) ft. Kiki, Kara, Katey

    March 02, 2026·30:56·With Kiki, Kara, Katey
  71. If Best Practices Have Proven Results, Why Aren’t We Using Them? ft. Andre Deshotel & Naomi O'Brien

    March 09, 2026·31:39·With Andre Deshotel, Naomi O'Brien
  72. In this episode we talk all things Tier 1 Instruction with two incredible educators, LaNesha Tabb and Naomi O'Brien! Please let us know what you think of this episode in the comments! If you enjoyed it leave a like and subscribe!

    March 16, 2026·20:00·With LaNesha Tabb, Naomi O'Brien
  73. The TikTok Effect on Classrooms ft. Lisa Peters & Bryce Sizemore S4E8

    March 23, 2026·35:19·With Lisa Peters, Bryce Sizemore
  74. The Five Tier 1 Lies We Tell Ourselves ft. Andre Deshotel S4E9

    March 30, 2026·28:38·With Andre Deshotel
  75. In this episode, we are joined by two incredible educators, April Graves and Joanne Miller (also known as @headoverheelsforteaching)!

    April 06, 2026·38:29·With April Graves, Joanne Miller
  76. The Classroom Culture Crisis with Andre Deshotel

    April 13, 2026·22:09·With Andre Deshotel
  77. 5 Classroom Management Lies That Are Making Your Job Harder with Andre Deshotel S4E12

    April 20, 2026·23:21·With Andre Deshotel
  78. When Teachers Feel Invisible and How We Change That - Hope King

    April 27, 2026·31:01
  79. Why Would Anyone Volunteer for This? ft. Ranyah Hindi, Bianca Pecina & Barrett Duncan

    May 04, 2026·25:44·With Ranyah Hindi, Bianca Pecina, Barrett Duncan
  80. If It's Not for Everyone—That’s Okay ft. Derek Visser and Nikki Ortiz-Tatarka

    May 11, 2026·23:26·With Derek Visser, Nikki Ortiz-Tatarka
  81. What GYTO Gave Me That My School Couldn’t ft. Alexia Perkins & Heather Duncan

    May 18, 2026·30:15·With Alexia Perkins, Heather Duncan
  82. I Almost Didn’t Sign Up - ft. Tatyana Johnston & Michelle Fernandez

    May 25, 2026·27:15·With Tatyana Johnston, Michelle Fernandez
  83. SPECIAL EPISODE - Teacher Survival Guide...What's In and What's Out! ft. Hope King

    June 01, 2026·28:20·With Hope King
  84. Not sure if you are ready to take that next big (or small) step? We talk all things courage and confidence in our first episode of Season 5 of The Flip Side podcast!

    August 03, 2026·14:01·With Amelia Capotosta The Flip Side