😰 What happens when a kid who struggled in school becomes a teacher who almost quit but then just wants to become better💪? On this episode of ToT, Dr. Alex Lin gets honest about his journey from underperforming student to overwhelmed first-year teacher, teaching across Japan and Oakland, and navigating the shift from elementary all the way to middle school social studies. If you've ever felt like you were one bad day away from walking away, this conversation might be exactly what you needed to hear.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections

02:54 The Journey to Becoming a Teacher

10:43 Early Teaching Experiences and Challenges

20:29 Navigating the Credentialing Process

21:48 Navigating Student Teaching Challenges

26:27 Finding Classroom Management Strategies

27:53 Transitioning to Full-Time Teaching

34:12 Building Relationships with Students

35:11 Shifting from Elementary to Middle School

44:59 Encouragement for Future Educators

College — is it the place where you finally discover who you are.. or just the beginning of a much bigger journey? We sit down with Mel O, future educator and first gen student, to get into how she navigated her cultural identity, what self-advocacy actually looks like when nobody hands you a roadmap, and how family and community shaped the person she's becoming. Do you know what it really takes to bet on yourself when the odds aren't in your favor?

⏰ Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

03:00 Reflecting on College Journey

05:57 The Importance of Advocacy and Self-Identity

08:56 Navigating Cultural Identity and Expectations

12:07 Family Dynamics and Educational Pressure

14:53 The Role of Educators in Family Engagement

18:13 Community Support and Resources

21:08 Lessons Learned in College

23:54 Balancing Expectations and Self-Worth

27:10 Final Thoughts and Reflections

In the very first episode of the Teachers of Tomorrow podcast, host Alex Lin sits down with Mikayla Boos, current president of ToT to discuss talk about this up and coming club going over the club's mission, origin story, fun stories and what makes this a fun club to be a part of. Learn how to get involved and how you can support the growing need for passionate educators.

⏰ Chapters

Chapters

00:00 Intro

07:33 The Journey to Becoming a Teacher

10:39 The Impact of Teachers on Students

13:29 The Importance of Teacher Support and Community

16:37 The Teachers of Tomorrow Club

19:23 The Teacher Shortage Crisis

22:13 The Future of Education and Technology

24:31 Building Community Among Future Educators

26:54 The Evolution of Teachers of Tomorrow

38:00 Vision for the Future of Education

47:13 Navigating the Teaching Journey

53:17 Closing

In this first episode of the "🛖 It Takes a Village podcast", host Alex Lin discusses the podcast's purpose and vision, emphasizing communities' collective responsibility in child development and education 🍎. Inspired by the importance of community involvement in childrearing and discusses his own educational journey. We engage with a variety of perspectives on child advocacy, education, and civic engagement. 🙏💬

Welcome to the “It Takes a Village 🛖” Podcast 🎧 w/ your host Alex Lin ! We dive into how families, schools, and communities can shape children's lives together. Join us as we weave together the threads that bind our worlds as a community 🍎 .