The Educator's Room Podcast

In this episode of The Educator's Room podcast, we interview Lee-Ann Meredith about the use of mindfulness in the classroom and how it can be used to engage the neediest students and teachers. In this lesson we discuss: 

what is mindfulness in the classroom

some easy strategies for implementation

how it helps teachers who are struggling with classroom management

the difference between mindfulness and Social Emotional Learning 

and much more...

In this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Britni Danielle, former middle school teacher and current full-time writer for publications including EBONY, ESSENCE, TakePart, Vibe, Teen Vogue, and Heart & Soul. In this raw, eye-opening episode, Britni talks about how/why she left after being a teacher for six years and decided to live her dream of being a teacher. In addition, she gives readers clear steps if they're interested in making the 2017-2018 school year into the year you say YES.

To connect with Britni, please follow her below. 

 

www.BritniDanielle.com

Online Course: TheWritePitch.com

Twitter: @BritniDWrites

in this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Kelly Hurst, Executive Director of Being Black at School, as we discussed the realities of being black at school-the good, bad, and ugly. This episode doesn't do the obligatory talk about "race" but they go "deep" into not only the realities but what teachers can do to really do the work. In this episode, we discuss...

the background of how being Black in School was started

the bias that many teachers have towards students of color

why the work of Being in Black in School is needed

why being colorblind does not help a situation

three things for educators to do TODAY to start the work of deconstructing an educational system that swallows our most vulnerable students. 

Resources Discussed in this episode:

 

Resources:

For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood: And the Rest of Y’all, Too by Christopher Emdin

Other People’s Children: Cultural Conflict in the Classroom by Lisa Delpit

What Does it Mean to Be White? Developing White Racial Literacy by Robin DiAngelo

 Christopher Emdin SXSWedu 2017 Keynote

 

 

Here's how to connect to Kelly:

https://beingblackatschool.org

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeingBlackAS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beingblackatschool/

 

10 Things Schools Can Do Today for Black Students on our Medium channel

cIn this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews John Palmer from, T.R.A.G.I.C, as we discuss why teachers should be concerned about what's in this "new" health care bill and why teachers must fight political party partisan when it comes to our livelihood. During the interview the following topics are discussed:

how T.R.A.G.I.C. changed the face of healthcare in Georgia when teachers were faced with

how this new medical bill has the potential to severely change how students in our classroom are serviced 

why teachers must put aside partisan and vote for their livelihood

 

To learn more about T.R.A.G.I.C., please contact John at any of the following contacts. 

https://www.facebook.com/TRAGIC4GAFans/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TRAGIC4GEORGIA/

Email: [email protected]

In this episode, Franchesca interviews Adrian Layne, a veteran English/Language Arts teacher who runs a magnet program that trains students to be teachers. In this conversation we discuss: 

the inception of her teacher training program

the increase and/or decline of student enrollment 

the collaboration between elementary teachers and the students

and everything in between! If you've been considering some ways that teachers can train up the next generation of teachers, this is a great episode to listen to and leave us feedback on! 

To get in contact with Adrian, click here. 

Email:[email protected]

Twitter: www.twitter.com/SHS_EdAcademy

In this episode, Franchesca Warren, interviews Almetria Turner from Fit and Finally Free about her journey from being 347 pounds to losing 177 pounds- without pills, teas, or surgery. In this episode, Almetria not only discusses her journey but the round blocks she encountered and why teachers have to be physically healthy. Note: Almetria will be a workshop presenter at the Teacher Self-Care One-Day Workshop in Memphis, October 7th, 2017! 

To register for this conference, click HERE. 

Website: www.fitandfinallyfree.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/almetria.turnerTwitter-www.twitter.com/fitnfinallyfreeIG-www.instagram.com/Fit and Finally Free Linked in and FB-Almetria Turner Web-www.fitandfinallyfree.com

Ever since I saw Mr. D's clip on The Ellen Show, I have been in love with his infectious smile and bubbly personality! Since Social Media is such a huge deal in every school, we thought it would be interesting to discuss how one teacher makes it work for his fourth-grade students.

Mr. Dombrowski has built a pretty influential social media following documenting his every move with his 4th-grade class. In this episode, Mr. D shares his thoughts on teachers using social media in the classroom. We discuss everything from how he ended up on The Ellen Show, the appropriate use of social media in the classroom, gaining parental permission, etc. 

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Statistics show that during the first five years of teaching, the majority of new teachers will leave the profession. What's even more staggering is trying to figure out what do these teachers end up doing after they leave the field of education? 

In the opening of Season 3 of our podcast, we interview Andrea Holyfield from LiveWellCPS as she gives some honest advice not only for teachers trying to leave the profession but those who want to stay in the profession. Andrea presented at our Teacher Self-Care Conference and attendees were BLOWN away with the practical advice she gave for teachers to transition to other careers.

 

During this conversation we discuss: 

the biggest mistakes teachers make when looking for jobs. 

the types of jobs that are actively looking for teachers

how to transfer your skills from being a classroom teacher into corporate America

and much more! 

Take your time to not only listen to this podcast, but subscribe and share with a friend who may need this! 

To get ahold of Andrea, please check out her website (www.livewellCPS.com) and tell her found her on our podcast!

In this episode, Franchesca Warren talks with Ruben Brosbe about his movement #teacherresistance in response to an increase in bullying, racism, xenophobia among school children. We discuss the following issues: 

Why education should not be a partisan issue. 

Does resistance only affect teachers who work in minority schools? 

The election of Donald Trump and what that means to teachers. 

How we can bridge the understanding gaps with teachers who identify as Democrats and Conservatives.

In this mini episode, Franchesca Warren discusses The Educator's Room upcoming Whole Teacher Conference on March 25th, 2017. To learn more about this event please click here. To register click here.