Episode 6

Portrait of Gray Cooper

Connections with Students: How to Human

In this Episode

Join cohosts Molly Buckley-Marudas and Shelley Rose with their guest Lakewood High School English teacher Gray Cooper as they reflect on his experiences teaching his “Practical Communication” course, which fosters connections between students and teaches them “how to human.” 

Links & References

Brown, D. (2025). The Secret of Secrets. Doubleday. 

Holiday, R. (2014). The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph. Portfolio. 

Holiday, R. (2016). Ego is the Enemy. Portfolio 

Holiday, R. (Host). (n.d.). The Daily Stoic [Podcast]. Daily Stoic. 

Lemov, D. (2021). Teach like a Champion 3.0: 63 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College. Jossey-Bass. 

Stuart, D., Jr. (2018). These 6 Things: How to Focus Your Teaching on what Matters Most. Corwin 

Thank you to the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation for their generous support for the Chalk Talk Podcast!

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