The Beautiful Struggle

By F.R.E.D.

I struggle as a father, husband, educator, GenXer and more, all the while trying to live life more fully.

Join me as I figure out what it means to be a modern father using the 4P's of parenting.... more

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The podcast currently has 251 episodes available.

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January 08, 2016 028: Embrace the Cactus with Charlene Lobo Soriano, Ed.D. NCC

I interview a dear friend, who happens to be an ex-roommate who also happens to be an Associate Dean and Director of Academic Development and Technological Innovation at the University of San Francisco, Dr. Charlene Lobo Soriano.
Charlene shares with us so much valuable information and stories that it was a mind blowing experience.
We go over her story of being “finite to infinite” and “digital vs. analog.”
I learned that its important for students and teachers to “embrace the cactus,” and what “adulting” is!
We then explore what it means to be a lawnmower parent vs. a helicopter parent.
And so much more!
You can find Charlene here on LinkedIn, Twitter, and on Facebook!
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1h 20min
January 04, 2016 027: Stefanie Ng-Lee, Former 5th Grade Teacher
We had the wonderful opportunity to interview Stef: our dear friend, former teacher, godparents to our boys, stay at home mom, awesome chef and knitter! Talk about talented! Fred met her in college and we become godparents to her two girls. She recommended me to her principal and I got the job I currently have at my school, what a blessing! We watched each other's kids grow up while living next door to each other- we are family.
Stefanie's a-ha moment that inspired her to teach was listening to her first grade cousin read to her. She was so amazed that she wanted to be a teacher! She spent most of her teaching career as a 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies teacher and made her no regrets decision to be a stay at home mom to her two girls. Now 8 years removed from teaching, you can hear her passion for education and how it has helped her when it comes to homework time with her girls.
Follow Stefanie on her blog: woolycakesandwoodenspoons.com and check our her knitting projects on www.ravelry.com (you must already be a Ravelry member to access). Enjoy!
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33min
January 04, 2016 027: Say What You Mean & Do What You Say with Stefanie Ng

We had the wonderful opportunity to interview Stef: our dear friend, former teacher, godparents to our boys, stay at home mom, awesome chef and knitter! Talk about talented! Fred met her in college and we become godparents to her two girls. She recommended me to her principal and I got the job I currently have at my school, what a blessing! We watched each other’s kids grow up while living next door to each other- we are family.
Stefanie’s a-ha moment that inspired her to teach was listening to her first grade cousin read to her. She was so amazed that she wanted to be a teacher! She spent most of her teaching career as a 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies teacher and made her no regrets decision to be a stay at home mom to her two girls. Now 8 years removed from teaching, you can hear her passion for education and how it has helped her when it comes to homework time with her girls.
Follow Stefanie on her blog: woolycakesandwoodenspoons.com, on Instagram, and check our her knitting projects on www.ravelry.com (you must already be a Ravelry member to access). Enjoy!

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33min
January 02, 2016 026.5 Happy New Year 2016!
We reflect on our first year of podcasting. We go over the technical challenges and expectations of trying to produce a valuable resource for our fellow teachers.
We then go over our 2016 goals and expectations so that we can be accountable so that we can deliver good stuff.
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14min
December 27, 2015 026: Teaching Is Moral and Relational with Krista Inchausti
On this episode, we chat with my colleague, Krista Inchausti. Like me, she is a K-8 Educational Innovation Coordinator, or what we call ourselves - an EIC. Krista who has over 17 years experience in education, shares valuable insights on the importance of relationships and what it means to be innovative.
Krista shares her ”aha moment" on what resonates with her to this day.
We also dissect the pushback on technology and innovation that is being mandated on education today. What does technology and innovation in schools really do with our teaching?
Also, she gives an extremely simple but valuable time saving tip for teachers. It only takes 5 minutes a day, but will save you so much frustration when you need it.
Mentioned on this episode:
Studio 360
RadioLab
The Memory Palace
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33min
December 27, 2015 026: Teaching Is Moral and Relational with Krista Inchausti, K-8 Educational Innovation Coordinator

On this episode, we chat with my colleague, Krista Inchausti. Like me, she is a K-8 Educational Innovation Coordinator, or what we call ourselves – an EIC. Krista who has over 17 years experience in education, shares valuable insights on the importance of relationships and what it means to be innovative.
Krista shares her ”aha moment” on what resonates with her to this day.
We also dissect the pushback on technology and innovation that is being mandated on education today. What does technology and innovation in schools really do with our teaching?
Also, she gives an extremely simple but valuable time saving tip for teachers. It only takes 5 minutes a day, but will save you so much frustration when you need it.
Mentioned on this episode:
Studio 360
RadioLab
The Memory Palace
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33min
December 25, 2015 Christmas Greetings 2015 (FB only)
Christmas message to everyone!
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4min
December 21, 2015 025: Is Cursive Writing Still Relevant in the Common Core State Standards?
In this episode we talk about the issue of cursive in the classroom. Should we still teach it in our classrooms? Do teachers even have time to teach students when they are so pressed for time as it is?
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23min
December 21, 2015 025: Is Cursive Still Relevant in the Common Core State Standards?

In this episode we talk about the issue of cursive in the classroom. Should we still teach it in our classrooms? Do teachers even have time to teach students when they are so pressed for time as it is?
What are the pros of learning cursive? There are many as several research articles saying yes.
What are the cons of learning cursive?
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23min
November 30, 2015 024: Transforming from the Computer Lab to a Flexible Maker Space Studio

Fred participated in a world-wide webinar with the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools.
With five other cutting edge schools, Fred shares his school’s experience on the transformation from the antiquated computer lab model to a more dynamic and hands on learning experience of a flexible maker space studio.
We then talk about our new popular Google Apps For Education Made Easy Course and why we made it FREE for everyone! Get it now! We only go over the most useful parts of Google Docs, Drive, Classroom, Sheets, Forms, Slides, Gmail and Calendar so that teachers won’t have to spend so much frustration trying to figure things out. We MADE IT EASY!
We also created an exclusive Facebook Group where teachers share tips, advice and fun stuff that only teachers can relate to. Ask for an invitation here now.

Teaching Bites Show Episode 24: Update from Sharon Jaravata
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26min

FAQs about The Beautiful Struggle:

How many episodes does The Beautiful Struggle have?

The podcast currently has 251 episodes available.