A Step Forward

A Step Forward

By Kassandra MaloneyEducation
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A Step Forward episodes

  • 118. The Price of Perfectionism

    In this week’s episode, we are diving into perfectionism. As we start the new year, we tend to have goals that we want to achieve for the year and along with it, we could fall into setting really unrealistic goals and expectations on ourselves. While it could be too much, not all forms of perfectionism are negative. Today, we’re going to discuss how we can overcome perfectionism and be the best version of ourselves.


    Links:

    Allied Independence, Website | Instagram | Facebook

    33 min
  • 116. The Power of Physical Movement with Chelsea Schumaker

    I’m excited to have Chelsea Schumaker in our podcast episode today! Chelsea is an O and M Specialist who is now in the process of getting her PhD! You will get to hear about Chelsea’s story which is closely related to physical activities and movement on how it shaped her as a person, who she is as a person, as well as how movement can affect O and M.

    Jump into the podcast to find out!


    Links:

    Allied Independence, Website | Instagram | Facebook

    29 min
  • 116. Orientation and Mobility in Malaysia with Wan Nor Diyana Ahmad

    In this week’s episode, we have our first ever guest from South East Asia, specifically Malaysia, her name’s Wan Nor Diyana Ahmad. She’s going to be sharing a little bit about herself, how she got into the field, and what she does that is different from how we do things here in America. You will get to hear how she teaches in a very creative and ethnic way to help her learners improve their independence.

    Let’s hop right in!


    Links:

    Allied Independence, Website | Instagram | Facebook

    33 min
  • 115. Understanding your learners who have troubles with spatial awareness with Lil Deverell and Marnie Roth

    I’m so excited to bring Lil Deverell and Marnie Roth to you guys in this week’s episode! Teaching learners who have spatial awareness issues can be difficult especially if they also get frustrated in the process and we’re not sure how to respond to that. Most of us tend to internalise this but what if the problem doesn’t lie within us? That’s what we will be talking about together with Lil and Marnie. Expect to get some amazing insights into what they will be sharing in this episode!

    Hop on in now!


    Links:
    Allied Independence, Website | Instagram | Facebook
    Lil Deverell, Website
    Marnie Roth, Website

    48 min
  • 114. The Challenges of Helping Teenagers with Visual Impairments Increase Their Orientation and Mobility Skills

    In this week's episode, we have an exciting guest with us! Erin Buckley, an O and M specialist who has covered all ages. She's currently the Vision Services supervisor and Comms at the North Shore Education Consortium in Beverly, Massachusetts. She's going to share her experience and what she learned when it comes to teaching students with low vision, specifically teenagers. She will also be presenting in the upcoming O and M Symposium so be sure to tune in!


    Links:

    Allied Independence, Website | Instagram | Facebook
    Erin’s Survey

    30 min
  • 113. Best of 2022: How I Overcame Burnout

    This week's episode will be a replay from one of our best episode from 2022 as teachers and students strive to achieve end of the semester goals in preparation for the holiday. Hop on to the show to look back on where we've been and how far we've come as we move on to the new year as even better teachers for our learners.

    25 min
  • 112. Three Pillars of Impactful Teaching

    In this week’s episode, we are breaking down the three pillars of impactful teaching to help know where you should focus your attention on so that you can be the best version of yourself, be a better and more impactful teacher, and improve your learners’ success while living a good and balanced life.

    Join us now to find out!


    Links:

    Allied Independence, Website | Instagram | Facebook

    33 min
  • BONUS: Staying Organized, No Matter Where You Are.

    What does it take to stay organized, no matter where you are? What tools do impactful O&M Specialists use on a daily basis? We dive into all of these questions and more in your bonus episode! This is the audio of the live training, "What's in Your Car Trunk?" presented by Joan Brodbeck and Jeremy Hill. This episode comes down on November 17th!  

    Find out more about the International O&M Online Symposium and register for Early Bird Registration before November 17th.

    If you want to watch the training for CEU credit, you can register here.  

    1 hr 43 min
  • 111. What Jeremy Hill and Joan Broadbeck keep in their car "boot" as they travel for their lessons

    In this week’s episode, we’re so excited to be able to have Jeremy Hill and Joan Broadbeck together to share about what they carry around in their cars as they travel around from one place to another for their lesson! Whether you are also an itinerant O and M specialist or not, this episode will definitely provide you with tips that you can take away and implement! Tune in now!


    Links:

    Allied Independence, Website | Instagram | Facebook

    37 min
  • 110. Q&A/Tips for High Schoolers with Low Vision, Goals for an AMD, and more!

    In this week’s episode, I will be sitting down with you guys, answering some of the questions that you guys asked on Instagram. I always open a space for everyone to ask me questions on Instagram every Wednesday so if you have a question in mind, be sure to send it over my way! But that aside, I’m so excited to be answering your questions. They range from work related to personal questions so join me now to find out!


    Links:

    Allied Independence, Website | Instagram | Facebook
    Good Notes, App
    The Watch and Learn How I Turned Hollywood Upside Down with Netflix, Redbox and MoviePaths, Lessons in Disruption by Mitch Lowe, Book
    Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, Book

    41 min

About A Step Forward

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An Orientation and Mobility Specialist's roadmap to increasing their students' independence while staying sane in the work place.