powerED Up

160: Paternity Break for Matt and Ken


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Summary

In this episode, Matt Rogers and Ken Ehrmann discuss the upcoming paternity break for the Powered Up Podcast. They reflect on the podcast journey and the impact it has had on their teaching identities. They also discuss the future of the podcast and the importance of setting boundaries as a new parent. They share their experiences and insights on re-entering the classroom after a break and the challenges of balancing work and personal life. Finally, they reminisce about the most memorable moments on the podcast. In this episode, Matt and Ken reflect on their conversations with teachers and the impact they have had. They discuss the possibility and realness of educators and the valuable lessons they have learned from the greats in the field. They also emphasize the importance of friendship and personal connection in their podcast journey. The episode concludes with a discussion on core values and approaches in teaching and a farewell message from Matt to the audience.

Takeaways

  • Taking breaks and prioritizing family is important for personal well-being.

  • The podcast has provided a platform for personal growth and reflection as educators.

  • Setting clear boundaries and defining priorities is crucial for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

  • Re-entering the classroom after a break requires adapting to changes while staying true to core values.

  • Memorable moments on the podcast include conversations with inspiring educators and learning new perspectives.

  • Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Paternity Break

    07:23 Reflection on the Podcast Journey

    12:30 Impact of the Podcast on Teaching Identity

    18:08 Future of the Podcast

    22:42 Setting Boundaries as a New Parent

    34:18 Re-entering the Classroom after a Break

    44:31 Defining Boundaries and Prioritizing

    48:37 Most Memorable Moments on the Podcast

    50:12 The Impact of Teachers

    51:12 The Possibility and Realness of Educators

    52:07 Learning from the Greats

    53:09 The Friendship and Personal Connection

    54:03 Core Values and Approaches in Teaching

    55:30 Closing Remarks

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