Join us for the sixth episode of the podcast, featuring laoshi Qian 钱惠娟, a second grade Mandarin immersion educator from China currently teaching at Stough Elementary School in Raleigh, North Carolina. Laoshi Qian shares about the many changes she and her students have experienced this year and what she's found helps most when dealing with stress.  

In the fifth episode of How are you really? Teaching in Times of COVID-19, I am joined by Jake, one of the Participate Learning 2020 Teachers of the Year.  Jake, originally from London, England, currently teaches at Stallings Elementary School.  Jake shares about the reasons he became a teacher and his passions for teaching about mental health and social and emotional well-being. Tune for his tips on how to incorporate these into your instruction!

Our fourth episode of the podcast features Stephany, a kindergarten and first grade Spanish immersion educator from Panama currently teaching at Broad River Elementary School in Beaufort, South Carolina. Stephany shares about the transitions her classes have been through this school year, how she engages parents and families in virtual learning, and how she’s been staying positive. 

In our third episode of How are you really? Teaching in Times of COVID-19, I connected with Nekeisha, a second grade Jamaican educator currently teaching at Joyner Magnet Elementary School. Nekeisha shares the challenges she's faced since returning to teaching in person, her advice for balancing parenting and teaching, and ways in which she's sharing her culture with students this holiday season. Tune in to listen now!

In the second episode of How are you really? Teaching in Times of COVID-19, I caught up with Diego, a Spanish teacher at Oberlin Magnet Middle School. Diego shares what's been the most challenging about teaching virtually as well as what's been keeping his spirits up during this time. Tune in to hear more about his special cultural exchange project, and prepare to be inspired! 

In the first episode of How are you really? Teaching in Times of COVID-19, I had the pleasure of talking to Marcela, a lovely ESL teacher at South Smithfield Elementary School. Marcela shares what has been helping her most through these challenging times, who's keeping her laughing, and how she overcame her fears of teaching while on camera. You won't want to miss this special first episode!