In this episode Darcy, Jenna, and Alex take and discuss the <a href="https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/">Enneagram Personality Test</a>. 
Darcy’s Top 3 
 
* Achiever 
* Challenger 
* Reformer 
* and at the very bottom… Peacemaker 
 
Jenna’s Top 3 
 
* Achiever 
* Helper 
* Loyalist 
* and at the very bottom… Individualist 
 
Alex’s Top 3 
 
* Enthusiast 
* Achiever 
* Helper 
* and at the very bottom…

In this episode Darcy, Jenna, and Alex take and discuss the Enneagram Personality Test. Darcy’s Top 3 * Achiever * Challenger * Reformer * and at the very bottom… Peacemaker Jenna’s Top 3 * Achiever * Helper * Loyalist * and at the very bottom… Individualist Alex’s Top 3 * Enthusiast * Achiever * Helper * and at the very bottom…

In this episode Darcy, Jenna, and Alex take and discuss the <a href="https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Enneagram Personality Test</a>. 
Darcy’s Top 3 
 
* Achiever 
* Challenger 
* Reformer 
* and at the very bottom… Peacemaker 
 
Jenna’s Top 3 
 
* Achiever 
* Helper 
* Loyalist 
* and at the very bottom… Individualist 
 
Alex’s Top 3 
 
* Enthusiast 
* Achiever 
* Helper 
* and at the very bottom… 
 
 
&nbsp;

AS304 : Enneagrams!

In this episode we talk about what MUST be in place first before you can be “mean” plus Alex’s UIL recap.

In this episode we talk about what MUST be in place first before you can be “mean” plus Alex’s UIL recap.

In this episode we talk about what MUST be in place first before you can be “mean” plus Alex’s UIL recap.

AS 216 – How to Be “Mean”

In March every Texas band director received a survey from TMEA about our health/sanity/balance/burnout. It was a survey fueled by questions about exercise, diet, and what we do outside of the school day. Jenna, Alex, and I have talked about this a lot over the course of the last two years as none of us want to find ourselves in the place in which band simply is overwhelming to the point of a career change (as many of our friends have reached). 
The Texas band system is one on steroids. To say that we brag about how many hours outside of school we spend at the band hall is maybe an understatement. Early in my own career, I decided that was not a path in which I was interested, and therefore efficiency vs. time on the job became the goal. 
Each of us physically active outside of work.  I (Darcy) exercise 5-6 days a week in addition to the yard work that centers me more than maybe anything. Alex spends his evenings alternating between basketball, jumping rope (for real), and video games. Jenna miraculously manages to find time to work out most days of the week after putting the two tiny Yees to bed. And all of this in the name of not hating our lives or our jobs. 
So many of my college friends have already left the profession. While I attribute much of that to kids majoring in music simply because they liked playing their instrument (as opposed to teaching), I strongly believe that music educators create an environment of success by working more. If I worked at Chili’s and chose to show up 2 hours early and leave 2-4 hours late, people would look at me like I was crazy. But band directors arrange their own schedules dictating 12+ hour days for pennies on the hour with pride. 
It’s not sane. It’s not healthy. And it’s not heroic. 
Despite what we may tell ourselves.

In March every Texas band director received a survey from TMEA about our health/sanity/balance/burnout. It was a survey fueled by questions about exercise, diet, and what we do outside of the school day. Jenna, Alex, and I have talked about this a lot over the course of the last two years as none of us want to find ourselves in the place in which band simply is overwhelming to the point of a career change (as many of our friends have reached). The Texas band system is one on steroids. To say that we brag about how many hours outside of school we spend at the band hall is maybe an understatement. Early in my own career, I decided that was not a path in which I was interested, and therefore efficiency vs. time on the job became the goal. Each of us physically active outside of work. I (Darcy) exercise 5-6 days a week in addition to the yard work that centers me more than maybe anything. Alex spends his evenings alternating between basketball, jumping rope (for real), and video games. Jenna miraculously manages to find time to work out most days of the week after putting the two tiny Yees to bed. And all of this in the name of not hating our lives or our jobs. So many of my college friends have already left the profession. While I attribute much of that to kids majoring in music simply because they liked playing their instrument (as opposed to teaching), I strongly believe that music educators create an environment of success by working more. If I worked at Chili’s and chose to show up 2 hours early and leave 2-4 hours late, people would look at me like I was crazy. But band directors arrange their own schedules dictating 12+ hour days for pennies on the hour with pride. It’s not sane. It’s not healthy. And it’s not heroic. Despite what we may tell ourselves.

In March every Texas band director received a survey from TMEA about our health/sanity/balance/burnout. It was a survey fueled by questions about exercise, diet, and what we do outside of the school day. Jenna, Alex, and I have talked about this a lot over the course of the last two years as none of us want to find ourselves in the place in which band simply is overwhelming to the point of a career change (as many of our friends have reached). 
The Texas band system is one on steroids. To say that we brag about how many hours outside of school we spend at the band hall is maybe an understatement. Early in my own career, I decided that was not a path in which I was interested, and therefore&nbsp;efficiency vs. time on the job became the goal. 
Each of us physically active outside of work. &nbsp;I (Darcy) exercise 5-6 days a week in addition to the yard work that centers me more than maybe anything. Alex spends his evenings alternating between basketball, jumping rope (for real), and video games. Jenna miraculously manages to find time to work out most days of the week after putting the two tiny Yees to bed. And all of this in the name of not hating our lives or our jobs. 
So many of my college friends have already left the profession. While I attribute much of that to kids majoring in music simply because they liked playing their instrument (as opposed to&nbsp;teaching), I strongly believe that music educators create an environment of success by working more. If I worked at Chili’s and chose to show up 2 hours early and leave 2-4 hours late, people would look at me like I was crazy. But band directors arrange their own schedules dictating 12+ hour days for pennies on the hour with pride. 
It’s not sane. It’s not healthy. And it’s not heroic. 
Despite what we may tell ourselves.

AS 009 : TMEA Sanity Survey

In this episode we cover all things from work relationships to dirty recordings of Sleigh Ride and at least 3 other topics in between.

In this episode we cover all things from work relationships to dirty recordings of Sleigh Ride and at least 3 other topics in between.

In this episode we cover all things from work relationships to dirty recordings of Sleigh Ride and at least 3 other topics in between.

AS 513 : All These Feelings

In this episode we cover all things from work relationships to dirty recordings of Sleigh Ride and at least 3 other topics in between.

AS 513 - All These Feelings

In this episode we talk about observations we have made during a semester virtually void of competition and the impact it has on our program, our students, and us as directors.

In this episode we talk about observations we have made during a semester virtually void of competition and the impact it has on our program, our students, and us as directors.

In this episode we talk about observations we have made during a semester virtually void of competition and the impact it has on our program, our students, and us as directors.

AS 512 : Palpatine vs. Dead Wookie

AS 512 - Palpatine vs Dead Wookies.m4a

In this episode we eventually talk about balancing, engaging, and creating a band culture when our kids are split over virtual and in-person settings. We also talk about a lot of other random stuff because #2020.

In this episode we eventually talk about balancing, engaging, and creating a band culture when our kids are split over virtual and in-person settings. We also talk about a lot of other random stuff because #2020.

In this episode we eventually talk about balancing, engaging, and creating a band culture when our kids are split over virtual and in-person settings. We also talk about a lot of other random stuff because #2020.

AS 511 : Balancing Virtual & In-Person

AS 511 - Balancing Online and In Person Kids.m4a

Election. Covid. Online school. Block schedule. Children. 2020. We’re tired.

Election. Covid. Online school. Block schedule. Children. 2020. We’re tired.

Election. Covid. Online school. Block schedule. Children. 2020. We’re tired.

AS 510 : Stress

In this episode we talk about where our beginners are, along with surprises and disappointments through this all. SPOILER ALERT: Some of the kids are doing really well, and some of them aren’t.

In this episode we talk about where our beginners are, along with surprises and disappointments through this all. SPOILER ALERT: Some of the kids are doing really well, and some of them aren’t.

In this episode we talk about where our beginners are, along with surprises and disappointments through this all. SPOILER ALERT: Some of the kids are doing really well, and some of them aren’t.

AS 509 : Covid Beginners

In this episode we re-readdress the need for an off switch within not only the band profession but within education as a whole. Teaching in the COVID era has magnified the problems of public education as well a brought a new onslaught of issues to navigate. 
 
 
 
THAT DOES NOT GIVE US PERMISSION TO BECOME MARTYRS FOR THE JOB. 
 
 
 
Darcy, Jenna, and TJ discuss their concerns for teachers in general, not just band directors.

In this episode we re-readdress the need for an off switch within not only the band profession but within education as a whole. Teaching in the COVID era has magnified the problems of public education as well a brought a new onslaught of issues to navigate. THAT DOES NOT GIVE US PERMISSION TO BECOME MARTYRS FOR THE JOB. Darcy, Jenna, and TJ discuss their concerns for teachers in general, not just band directors.

In this episode we re-readdress the need for an off switch within not only the band profession but within education as a whole. Teaching in the COVID era has magnified the problems of public education as well a brought a new onslaught of issues to navigate. 
 
 
 
THAT DOES NOT GIVE US PERMISSION TO BECOME MARTYRS FOR THE JOB. 
 
 
 
Darcy, Jenna, and TJ discuss their concerns for teachers in general, not just band directors.

AS 508 : Work/Life Boundaries

In this episode we talk about the importance of going with the flow this year and changing directions (and mindset) as needed. 
 
 
 
Huge shout out to all the composers actively cranking out flex pieces. You have made our job doable in a year when everything seems harder than necessary.

In this episode we talk about the importance of going with the flow this year and changing directions (and mindset) as needed. Huge shout out to all the composers actively cranking out flex pieces. You have made our job doable in a year when everything seems harder than necessary.

In this episode we talk about the importance of going with the flow this year and changing directions (and mindset) as needed. 
 
 
 
Huge shout out to all the composers actively cranking out flex pieces. You have made our job doable in a year when everything seems harder than necessary.

AS 507 : Reflective Teaching

Welcome to After Sectionals, the podcast about all things band recorded when it's fresh on our minds. We come to you from the Stiles MS band hall - home of chickens and lost tuners. Join our staff (Darcy Vogt Williams, Jenna Yee, and TJ West) as we talk band pedagogy, talk smack, and everything in between right after sectionals.

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