1stgenteacherlens

Hi Y'all, we're back with a brand new episode! We have another amazing guest, Brittany, from the Teacher Leader Podcast. Brittany teaches 4th grade, is a Teacher Leader and podcaster. In this episode, I learn the balance of what it means to be a teacher and parent during this chaotic time. Brittany and I also discuss how our learning environments changed our relationship with parents as teachers. I hope you enjoy the episode! 

Hi Y'all, we're back with a brand new episode! We have another fantastic guest, Ryan, from the Classroom Brew Podcast. Ryan teaches high school History, is a Department Chair and Instructional/Athletic Coach. In this episode, we discuss how we build accountability, trust, and empathy for not only our students but ourselves. I hope you enjoy the episode! 

Hi Y'all, we're back with a brand new episode! We have another outstanding guest, Natalie Blackman. Natalie teaches 6th grade Math, is a 1st generation Latinx educator, and has a TPT store. In this episode, we discuss how we tailor lessons for our current learning environments, create engaging lessons, and ways to thwart student disconnection within our classes. I hope that you enjoy our third guest episode!

Hi everyone, we're back with another episode. However, this time again, we have an extraordinary guest, David Mercaldo. David teaches 6th grade English, is a school leadership consultant, and has a TPT store. In this episode, we discuss how vulnerable our students are right now and reflect on how Covid has changed our perspective on teaching.  I hope that you enjoy our second guest episode!

Hi everyone, we're back with another episode. In this episode, I talk about the work guilt that I and some of my co-workers go through. I constantly feel that I'll never catch up with all my work-related tasks, and sometimes it feels like I can never catch a break. I wonder if any listeners go through this too? I tell myself it's ok to take a break and hope you do too. I hope that you enjoy this episode and are getting some rest after a long week.

Hi everyone, we're back with another episode. However, this time we have a very special guest, Brianna Moreno. Brianna is a first-generation teacher that teaches English and Creative Writing. In this episode, we discuss what it means to be a first-generation Latinx teacher and getting to where we are now. I hope that you enjoy this first guest episode!

Hey Y'all, we're back! Any criticism can be challenging; however, parental criticism can be tough to take. Educators need feedback without a doubt, but sometimes parental feedback turns to be negative. How does one deal with that? Check out this episode to find out my tips and tricks on parental criticism. 

Episode 14 is out!!! Sorry for the wait, everyone; however, the last two weeks have been crazy with grad school and my laptop breaking! I had a  positive incident at my school, and that got me thinking about how to create that feeling in the workplace to deal with toxicity and negativity. I hope you guys enjoy the episode! Follow me on Instagram @ 1stgenteacherlens. 

Episode 13 is here! Sorry for the hiatus; grad school has kinda taken over my life! Thus, the idea for this episode was born, lol. I decided to talk about juggling grad school and teaching. It's not easy, but the knowledge is well worth it!

We're back with a new episode! Sorry for the wait; this past week was crazy! In this episode, I talk about the importance o showing investment within your students. My students freak out when I tell them that we have similar interests. They also feel invested when you incorporate content that they are into in your lessons. I truly believe that student investment is essential to building your classroom content. Hope that you enjoy the episode! Follow me on IG @ 1sgenteacherlens :)