The Educator's Room Podcast

In day four of our "Live Your Best Teacher Life"  series, we're discussing how new teachers can strategically connect with people in the building who are going to build them up, not tear them DOWN. To learn more about what we do for new teachers in our comments about The Educator's Room Learning Academy!

One of the curses of being a new teacher is being surrounded by negativity about what you should (and should not) do. In this episode, we will cover how to overcome negativity to live your best teacher life!

In our second installment from our "Live Your Best Teaching Life Webinar" we're discussing how organization can either HELP or SINK your aspirations of being a teacher. With teachers being asked to do so much paperwork, it's important for new teachers to have systems together to stay on top of their work.

2018 is almost near and many new teachers are feeling defeated! They are overwhelmed with the paperwork, upset with the lackadaisical attitude of students, and they're trying to stay 'afloat' to make it to the next break. Join us as we cover five topics (teacher burnout, organization, confronting negativity, finding your teaching tribe, and planning next steps) that seem to haunt ALL new teachers. Each day you will receive homework that will bridge what you learn to what you need to do to get your life "together".

In this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Linda Darcy, a former administrator and teachers, who shares her experiences in working in an affluent school district vs a struggling school district. In this episode, they cover:

the differences in parental involvement

the power of parent activism 

the 'over policing' of students of color and why students need time to just be kids

and more. 

To listen to Linda's podcast, EduCulture, click here. 

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In this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Dr. Toya Jones Frank a Professor of Mathematics Education Leadership and Secondary Education at George Mason University about the politics of mathematics and what kids really need to be successful mathematicians. In this episode, we discuss the following: 

What are the struggles of mathematics education across the grade levels?

Is it better to departmentalize mathematics in elmentary schools?

What do marginalized students need to be successful mathematicians?

How do we go beyond the basic definition of equity and really help kids realize social justice in mathematics?

and more

Please share this epside and leave a review on iTunes. To contact Dr. Frank, catch her on Twitter here.

In this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Traci H., writer/educator and her experiences of going through a divorce while teaching. In this interview they discuss: 

the shame of the word divorce

how to handle teaching a classroom of 35+ students and a heated divorce

what to expect during the divorce process

if you should tell your administrator about your divorce

and many other tips on surviving 'post-divorce'

To contact Traci please use [email protected] or reach out to her on Twitter here. As always, share this episode with a teacher and rate us on iTunes.

In the episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Jeremy Adams and his widely popular article, Do Modern Educators Have a Front Row Seat to the American Decline. In this podcast, they discuss the following: 

how teachers are on the front line to the societal ills of our society

specifically what's the special decline teachers are privy to

how teachers can reclaim their happiness by having a "take 2" and "take 3" approaches to education

To find copies of Jeremy's books, please click here. Please leave feedback and share this article with fellow teachers.

In this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Mike T. Dunn, Director of College Counseling at AIM Academy, a school for students with dyslexia. In this interview Mike discusses the following: 

how schools can best support students they suspect may have dyslexia

what are some of the signs that teachers miss that indicate dyslexia 

strategies for schools to be literacy havens beyond the typical tools

what parents can do to help support their children with learning disabilities around print. 

To learn more about AIM Academy, please click here. 

You can email Mike at [email protected] 

Please leave a review and share on social media.

"You can start teaching social justice to students when they're young enough to suffer from social ills."

In this episode of The Educator's Room podcast, we talk to two elementary school teachers, LaNesha from Education From An Apron and Naomi from Read Like a Rockstar about teaching K-5 students about controversial topics. From Charlottesville to Hispanic Heritage month, these teachers have decided that it's not only important to teach social studies from a social justice lens, but also make sure that all students understand why various cultures are important. From creating resources that speak to students to engaging in difficult conversations about why social studies is so important in the  K-5 curriculum, these teachers are ready to teach to the heart of all students. 

During this podcast we cover: 

the need for social studies in all K-5 classrooms

how they create resources without biases for their K-5 students

how teachers can advocate for their students without solely focusing on Black History Month in February

and much more. 

For more information on how to reach Naomi and LaNesha, please look below. 

Read Like a Rockstar: 

TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Read-Like-A-Rock-Star

 

IG: www.instagram.com/ReadLikeaRockStar

 

Blog: http://readlikearockstar.blogspot.com/

 

Education with an Apron

 

Blog- educationwithanapron.blogspot.com

 

TpT- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Education-With-An-Apron

 

Instagramam- www.instagram.com/apron_education