After the Bell with @educatinglaura

I was inspired to record this episode after listening to George Couros' first 2021 episode on his Innovator's Mindset Podcast.

He asks 3 questions -

1. Who is a teacher that has inspired you? 

2. Talk about one administrator who impacted you. 

3. What advice would you give your first-year teacher self?

I reflect on why George is someone I look up to as an innovative educator in the profession and I enjoyed the opportunity to compliment those in my life that have shaped me as a teacher.

These stories are not ones I tell often and certainly take me to a very vulnerable place, but I do it in the hope it normalises experiences for you listening.

Nathan van der Monde is inspiring, generous and incredibly intelligent.

He loves an experience and will throw his hat in the ring if it means he has the opportunity to expand his mind and understanding around best practice and what is best for our students in the classroom.

We talk about his time as a secondary teacher in Victoria, the decision to move into primary education and how his heart changed once he had his daughter.

He speaks eloquently and thoughtfully on his time working as an 'EIL' for the department and how he would do it differently if he was to create his own school.

Look him up on Instagram, I am so excited to be able to bring this conversation to you. Great teacher and lovely person.

Resources discussed:

Spelling it Out

Writing Workshop

Teaching Phonics in Context

Also - this is the last conversation episode for 2020. I will be returning on the 12th of Jan. Thank you for all of your support - I am truly grateful for you all.

This conversation is with Jess and Glenn, both teachers who have experienced the highs and lows of this profession.

We talk about burnout, losing the love for the classroom and having to make a conscious effort to choose again. The importance of those messy and loud tasks when it comes to building independence and critical and creative thinking in our students.

How the set backs in life have allowed for greater clarity and the way parenthood has changed them both as teachers.

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Or check out their TPT store for more ungooglable questions and other great resources.

I look back at the first 12 episodes with my guests to reflect on what I loved about these conversations and all that I have learnt from this podcast since beginning only a few short months ago on 8/8/20.

2020 has been a wild ride and I am so grateful for you choosing to download these episodes and to be here with me. Your support means so much.

My conversation with Roxy - a secondary educator from London that I connected with via instagram.

She discusses her decision to become a teacher after originally aspiring to work in charities.

The importance of understanding the culture of your students and setting clear boundaries, but also remembering to keep the humanity in teaching.

We discuss all of the things. Great conversation.

This episode is one I have with three women I met at mothers group.

We talk about big topics like:

I am so grateful for the honesty and difference in perspective offered by each of my guests. I am hoping, like in all of my episodes, to normalise the fact that there truly is no one way to show up as a student, a woman or a parent in this world. 

Last small business shout out - not sponsored.

The Elm Care Box

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Go Fund Me

This conversation is with a family of Outdoor Ed and Physical Education educators.

Rowan, a teacher and father, who has not only taught his own children (Georgia and James) - but has worked along side them. 

Recently retired from the profession, Rowan has left his educational legacy in the hands of his children. 

We discuss teaching from the perspective of a variety of experience levels. Teaching values and the importance of those physical subjects in creating global citizens.

Small business shout out:

Educational Journeys:

Website

Instagram

I put out this 'call to action' a little while ago, here was my pitch:

This is that episode.

I am so grateful that I can offer a place for students to be heard. Thank you to everyone for contributing.

I reference the following podcast episodes:

This is a conversation I have with a childhood friend of mine, Gillian.

She is an exceptional dancer, worked professionally, owned her own studio and continue to teach and choreograph.

As a creative she did not take the 'conventional' path, however has had much life experience. 

We talk about the impacts of being a perfectionist, how we have both suffered from the judgement of others as well as the continual negative messaging to women about their bodies.

Trigger warning: We discuss eating disorders in depth.

My business shout out is for Gillian as she is a make up artist. Go to her Instagram to find out all about her and engage her for your own make up needs.

This episode was inspired by a message I received recently from an ex student who is now a teacher and wanted to let me know about the impact I had made.

So, I put out the call to a number of my ex students and just said:

'Could you please send me a brief recording of something you remember me teaching you.'

The responses I got allowed me to really consider my teaching philosophy, my goals in the classroom, my values and just the things I think are important when teaching young adults. There is a lot in here for everyone.

Definitely one of my fave episodes to put together.

I mention the podcast episodes:

Small business shout out (not sponsored) to Flourish Self Care - some beautiful care packages available that would make lovely Christmas gifts.