New Teacher Talk

This episode includes 5 strategies you can begin using today to strengthen connections with your classroom students. These practical and timely strategies are shared by Dr. Tammy Judkins, an accomplished 6th grade mathematics teacher.  Take your connection with students to a whole new level. 

Take 4 minutes out of your busy day to hear strategies for holiday work-life balance.  Dr. Anna, NBCT and popular teacher mentor, shares ideas to start and navigate your holiday season right. Return to your classroom in January refreshed.  

It's that time of year.  Teachers are feeling tired and stressed. It only takes 4-minutes! Hear Dr. Beth Wilkins, professional developer, teacher educator, and author, share three ideas to feel more motivated and positive about your work as a teacher.  

Dr. Amy Howerton -- NBCT, Department Chair, and English Teacher -- shares how to help your students capitalize on the power of reflection as a tool for learning. You’ll leave this 4-minute podcast knowing why student self-assessment is paramount to their growth. Grab your earbuds. You don't want to miss this episode.

Lindsey Jensen, 2018 Illinois Teacher of the Year, shares how she became the face of Educators Rising Illinois initiative. Hear how you can get involved and find ways to encourage high school students to consider teaching as a professional choice. Don’t miss out. Join the movement.

Dr. Amy Howerton -- NBCT, Department Chair, and English Teacher -- shares how to use classroom assessments as a tool, not a weapon. You’ll leave this 4-minute podcast with new ideas about how to develop, grade, and use assessments that help both YOU and your STUDENTS.

Dr. Lydia Gerzel-Short shares practical ideas for new teachers to use in developing positive relationships with families and school. You'll leave the podcast with strategies to begin using today! 

As a new teacher, how do you build relationships between families and your classroom?  Leana Malinowsky, a well-known classroom teacher and leader, offers strategies for you to use in creating and strengthening your family-school relationships. 

Learn practical Differentiation strategies you can use immediately in your classroom! In Part 2 of this podcast series, Drs. Sara Curran and Vicki Phelps, NBCTs, discuss how you can reach ALL of your students.

Differentiation gives students choice and flexibility in how they learn and offers teachers a way to personalize learning.  Sara Curran and Vicki Phelps, NBCTs, will offer differentiation strategies to use immediately in your classroom. This is a two-part series.