In this episode, Angela and Lisa continue with National Disabilities month by sharing true stories of inspiration. Learn about Shane Burcaw, Makayla Nobles, and Sophia Sanchez, three amazing young people who have not only overcome their disabilities but shared their journeys and encouraged others to believe in themselves. In addition to these inspiring stories, you’ll have the pleasure of meeting Ms. Brinkley Henson who shares how she encourages her students to advocate for themselves and learn from their mistakes. Brinkley shares tips for teaching students to have a growth mindset.

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Happy March! In this episode’s intro, your hosts, Lisa and Angela introduce you to March as National Disability Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to providing understanding, and encouragement for persons with disabilities. They provide information about services provided to students in RCISD and how these services benefit students of all ages.  Our guest, Bailey Whitaker discusses how she makes connections with students, parents, and fellow educators. Mrs. Whitaker is a leader in RCISD and takes pride in encouraging and developing “baby” teachers.  Find out about a great tech resource that allows teachers to digitize all PDFs. Mrs. Whitaker also talks about all the new things she learns from her campus Innovative Learning Specialist

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Listen as your hosts, Lisa and Angela, define innovation and why RCISD values innovation in the classroom. Learn the importance of innovative teaching and how our district is rewarding teachers for bringing new practices into their classrooms. This episode’s guest is  Paige Shepherd, kindergarten teacher at Fort Elementary. Mrs. Shepherd shares what innovation looks like in a class full of littles. Paige expresses the importance of routines and procedures to maintain a smooth-running classroom. She elaborates on acknowledging each child as an individual in the classroom. Mrs. Shepherd is truly a professional educator and shared a wealth of classroom tips with us.

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https://bit.ly/rcttep38February is the month of love we know you will love this episode of RC Teacher Talk. Your hosts, Angela and Lisa discuss the importance of laughter and the research behind being able to laugh at yourself. Our guest, Korie Smith, first-grade teacher at Anita Scott elementary is confident, quirky, and has so much enthusiasm for teaching.

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Today, Your hosts, Lisa and Angela, begin Episode 37 discussing passion. Great leaders have a common trait -  passion. Passion for their topic, art, or vision. Today’s guest has a passion for choir and does an amazing job leading the Choir program not only at RCHS, but throughout RCISD.. He has the ability to take a group of students, who have little in common, and turn them into a choir team. They work toward a common goal, develop similar interests, and take on responsibilities - all character traits of wonderful community members. And not to mention, they create beautiful music too. Listen in as Nathan White discusses his journey through education and successes with our choir program.

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Lisa and Angela discuss their plans for the January challenge of doing one thing a day that makes you happy. Angela talks about her journey of running a half marathon and the training that entailed. During this podcast, we chat with the RCISD’s middle school Innovative Learning Specialists and hear their perspectives on good pedagogy and technology.

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Happy 2023!!! Lisa and Angela begin the first episode of the new year discussing joy - in your work or in your personal life. They talk about the “fluff” in the classroom being not only fun but vital to classroom success. Lisa challenges our listeners to do something joyful each day this month. Our guest, Chantell Oliver is such a treat as she shares her love of Texas history and her experiences traveling this great state. Mrs. Oliver has great ideas for making connections with her students and families.  Our guest was so brave and you’ll enjoy hearing Chantell perform her rapping skills with the rap that launches her students each day.

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Listen to this unique episode where Lisa and Angela interview four Chrome Squad members on their teenage perspective of the pandemic shut down and life after.

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Let’s talk coaching! “Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximize their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them.” In today’s episode Angela and Lisa discuss how professional development has changed for teachers and how coaching has taken on a more crucial role.  You’ll hear some tips for effective professional learning before our interview with Amber Birch-Trujillo, consultant for The Student Centered Coaching Model.

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Happy Turkey Day!! Your hosts, Lisa and Angela, share why they’re grateful to be educators and how their career choices have shaped their lives.   This episode’’s guest is one of Royse City High School’s art teachers, Renee Wallace who opens up about family, kiddos from the heart, and the power of art in her life.  In this episode, you’ll also learn about technology in the classroom and get a surprise visit from Mr. Plake.

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