
Mr. Clarke After Dark
Welcome to the “Mr. Clarke After Dark” podcast with host Lucas Clarke, an educator determined to move away from recycled professional development and engage in more nuanced, personable, and relevant conversations for learning.
Each week, Mr. Clarke unpacks the inner workings of the classroom and learns out loud with educators, politicians, comedians, and other field experts of all shapes, sizes, and burnout levels. Whether they have been in the trenches of their profession for five months or fifty years, we are here to share everything from classroom hacks, our worst mistakes, and the occasional profound musing (from the guests). From conversations about race with Daryl Davis, education reform with Jennifer Gonzalez, global educational development with professors from the World Bank, to stories about students farting in class, there will always be something you can take away from the show, for better or worse.
So, come on over and join the dark side ... unless you’re scared.
Episodes
The Clarke Notes #5 | Teacher Money, Fickle Neuroscience, & The Midwit Trap

#090 - Erin Schryer | Defending Private Education

#089 - Tyler Comeau | The Elements of Leadership: How to Maximize Your Impact

#088 - Amy Marshall | An Ode to Smooth Joy

#087 - Conrad Drover | Podogogy 101: Higher Learning, Lower Standards

The Clarke Notes #4 | What is This About?

#086 - Leslie Rob | Christian Comedy & Field Trip Fails

#085 - Brandon Jenkins | Personalizing Your Teaching & Amplifying Representation in Education

#084 - Christine Miles | Unlocking The Art of Listening

#083 - Kelsie Marks | Exit Strategy: How Educators Can Transition to New Career Paths

#082 - Danielle Danis | Striking Back: The Fight for Educational Support Staff in Alberta

#081 - Kurtis Hewson | Making Meetings Less Weird

The Clarke Notes #3 | Rebrands, Sneezes, & ChatGPT

#080 - Dr. Poppy Gibson | Minimizing Social Media Risks & Supporting Incarcerated Youth

#079 - Nathan Burns | Thinking About Thinking About Thinking: A Metacognitive Venture

#078 - Martin Malone | Fit to Teach: A Personal Trainer’s Tips for Educators

#077 - Top Ten Funniest Moments From 2024

#076 - The Clarke Brothers | Christmas Cantatas, Bionicles, and Airsoft Gun Fights Gone Awry

#075 - Jerry Kolber | Who Smarted, Sex & The City, and Creating Valuable Edutainment

#074 - Aaron Hunter | Magic, Travel, and Tales: Exploring Cultures Through Children's Books

#073 - Leroy Slanzi | Unlocking Learning Through Play

The Clarke Notes #2 | Fart Strikes, Millennial Christmas Lights, and Failing Out Loud

#072 - Dr. Harry Patrinos | The World Bank’s Fight Against the Global Learning Crisis

#071 - Isabella Schmidt | From Trend to Strategy: The Evolution of Influencer Marketing and Building a Genuine Brand

#070 - Ross McGill | Simple Practices to Make Your Teaching Life Easier
