Teacher Check In

By Brave New Teaching KY

Teacher Check In is hosted by Brave Teacher Kentucky, a coalition of Kentucky Teachers. We'll explore radical self care for educators and we're not talking about hokey warm & fuzzies; we're talkin... more

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How many episodes does Teacher Check In have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

Teacher Check In episodes:

June 04, 2022 Talking with students about mental health and well-being
In this shorter episode, Renee Boss, NBCT, talks with seniors (now recent graduates) Max and Tara. The students share their thoughts on mental health and well-being as students and give thoughts on what they see from teachers. #BeBraveBeWell
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17min
January 22, 2022 The Lasso Effect on Teaching
Kentucky teacher, Amanda Klare, interviews North Carolina principal/author, Sean Gaillard to discuss Ted Lasso effect and how it relates to the education world. The two educators share an appreciation for the series and talk about the impact it has had on them professionally.
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34min
January 08, 2022 Administrators Leading & Supporting Teachers During an Ongoing Pandemic
Kentucky Teacher, Renee Boss, talks with administrators from three different schools in Kentucky. Mr. Kevin Faris, Assistant Principal at Woodford County High School. Mr. Nelson Griffin, Head of School at Community Montessori in Lexington, and Dr. Janice Wyatt-Ross, director of Success Academy in Fayette County. Together, they discuss how we can move away from an “us vs. them” (admin vs. teachers) mentality in our schools by listening more to one another, remaining open-minded, and taking opportunities to self-reflect.
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50min
November 15, 2021 Teachers & Family/Community Partnerships
In this episode, Renee Boss talks with Penny Christian, a parent, PTA leader, and Prichard Committee Member. They discuss family and community partnerships and the impact of teacher well-being on families.
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38min
June 08, 2021 Should I Stay or Should I Go? with Renee Boss, Connor O'Brien, Chloe Rowsey, and Ashley Lamb-Sinclair
In this episode of The Teacher Check In, Renee Boss leads a discussion with three other educators - two preservice teachers, Connor O'Brien and Chloe Rowsey - and a veteran teacher who left the classroom, Ashley Lamb-Sinclair. They discuss their various perspectives on the current state of the teaching profession, their experiences choosing to enter or to exit the profession, and their hopes for educators going forward.
The Teacher Check In podcast is brought to you by Brave Teacher Kentucky (formerly, Brave New Teaching Kentucky), a coalition of Kentucky educators working to support one another for the growth and wellbeing of all Kentucky schools. Learn more at www.braveteacherky.org/.
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45min
May 17, 2021 New Teacher Reflections on a School Year Like No Other with Ashleigh Glickley, Maggie Pool, James Henry & Abigail Bullmore
Three brand new Kentucky educators - Maggie Pool, James Henry & Abigail Bullmore - reflect on what the past year has been like for them in a conversation with their mentor, Ashleigh Glickley.
The Teacher Check In podcast is brought to you by Brave Teacher Kentucky (formerly, Brave New Teaching Kentucky), a coalition of Kentucky educators working to support one another for the growth and wellbeing of all Kentucky schools. Learn more at www.braveteacherky.org/.

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24min
April 27, 2021 Mentorship as Self Care with Renee Boss & Ashley Lamb-Sinclair
In this episode of Teacher Check In, Renee Boss and Ashley Lamb-Sinclair, founding members of Brave Teacher Kentucky, discuss their relationship as mentor and mentee over the years and how authentic mentor relationships can be an avenue to professional and personal well-being for educators.
The Teacher Check In podcast is brought to you by Brave Teacher Kentucky (formerly, Brave New Teaching Kentucky), a coalition of Kentucky educators working to support one another for the growth and wellbeing of all Kentucky schools. Learn more at www.braveteacherky.org/.
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43min
April 20, 2021 Teachers & School Leaders: Engaging Courageous Conversations with Andrew Terry, Lisa Jarrett & Ashley Lamb-Sinclair
In this episode of Teacher Check In, Ashley Lamb-Sinclair, a founding member of Brave Teacher Kentucky, discusses the nuances of how educators might engage in courageous conversations with school leaders with two principals - Andrew Terry & Lisa Jarrett - who led her through many. How can educators initiate change, ask for support, or broach tough topics alongside school leaders? And how can school leaders return the support in kind, as well as empower educators to care for their own well-being? These three former colleagues dive into these waters together in today's conversation.
The Teacher Check In podcast is brought to you by Brave Teacher Kentucky (formerly, Brave New Teaching Kentucky), a coalition of Kentucky educators working to support one another for the growth and wellbeing of all Kentucky schools. Learn more at www.braveteacherky.org/.
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2h 5min
April 06, 2021 More Than Saying No: Discussing Boundaries with Lettie Johnson, Tiffany Roberts, Tomeika S. Reeves, and Natalie Croney
In this episode of Teacher Check In, Natalie Croney, a Kentucky educator, learns why and how to set healthy boundaries from Lettie Johnson of Gifted by Design Coaching and Consulting, LLC; Tiffany Roberts, MSSW, CSW, CTP; and Tomeika S. Reeves, MSSW, LCSW, CCTP of Leavell Counseling, LLC. Follow Lettie Johnson, Tiffany Roberts, and Tomeika S. Reeves at @GiftedByDesignLLC. Contact them at [email protected]; [email protected]; and [email protected].
The Teacher Check In podcast is brought to you by Brave Teacher Kentucky (formerly, Brave New Teaching Kentucky), a coalition of Kentucky educators working to support one another for the growth and wellbeing of all Kentucky schools. Learn more at www.braveteacherky.org/.
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50min
March 12, 2021 Leading Double Lives: Educators, Addiction & Recovery with Jessica Dueñas, Natalie Croney & Renee Boss
In this episode, Renee Boss and Natalie Croney discuss addiction and recovery with Jessica Dueñas, the 2019 Kentucky State Teacher of the Year and an advocate for mental health. Jessica Dueñas worked in special education and equity advocacy for 13 years. Dueñas said that to anyone who looked at her, she excelled, but she led a double life. She hid a history of self-medicating and coping with alcohol, forcing herself to perform well outwardly to hide her pain. Listen as Dueñas shares her story about battling addiction while teaching and what maintaining sobriety looks like for her.
Connect with Jessica Dueñas on Twitter @JDuenas24. Her website is https://www.jessicaduenas.net/. To connect with Renee on Twitter, find her at @renee_boss. To connect with Natalie on Twitter, find her at @ncroney.
If you need substance abuse or mental health help contact SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-4357. It is confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information.
The Teacher Check In podcast is brought to you by Brave Teacher Kentucky (formerly, Brave New Teaching Kentucky), a coalition of Kentucky educators working to support one another for the growth and wellbeing of all Kentucky schools. Learn more at www.braveteacherky.org/.
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28min

FAQs about Teacher Check In:

How many episodes does Teacher Check In have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.