The Teacher Cast

Sorcha Coyle joins me on this episode and she has taught in Qatar and Dubai for over 10 years. Before she was accepted in her second international job in Dubai, she applied for and received 14 job offers from top international schools in the Gulf, Asia, and Africa. In October 2022, Sorcha left teaching and became a Certified Professional Résumé Writer and an Expat Career & Money Coach... And still lives in Dubai! As the founder of Empowering Expat Teachers, her mission is to empower future and current expat teachers to lead personally, professionally, and financially rewarding lives. In her free time, you'll either find her in the nearest karaoke bar, singing a 70s disco song, or catching up on the latest episodes of "Murder, She Wrote" or “Golden Girls.”

Links mentioned:

Here is the link to the Timeline to Finding a Great Teaching Job Abroad

When teachers sign up on the link above, it will also automatically send them my "12 Ways to Find a Great Teaching Job in Dubai (& Other Parts of the Gulf and Asia)" Checklist too!

Caoimhe Forker: https://www.instagram.com/caoimheforker/

Aoife Clifford: https://www.instagram.com/aoifecliffordx/

Nadine Lyons: https://www.instagram.com/muinteoirn/?hl=en 

Find Sorcha:

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dalyexercise/?hl=en

Website: https://www.dalyexercise.ie

Find Hayley:

Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

TikTok (@theteacheredit) 

Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Glen, the owner of Daly Exercise chats to me on this episode about his app 'Daly Exercise+' and how it helps students fitness and physical development both in the classroom and at home. Glen has been running workshops in schools now for a number of years and has a very strong passion for teaching PE and children's fitness. This episode is not to be missed!

Find Glen:

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dalyexercise/?hl=en

Website: https://www.dalyexercise.ie

Find Hayley:

Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Hayley Rice, a former teacher and a current play therapist chats to me all about anxiety in the classroom. Hayley talks about what anxiety may look like in the classroom, how to assist students facing anxiety and much more!

Find Hayley Rice:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayley_rice__/?hl=en 

Website: http://hayleyriceplaytherapy.ie 

Join Hayley's mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/fc51033700ae/hayley-rice 

Understanding Anxiety in Children course: https://hayleyriceplaytherapy.teachable.com/p/understanding-anxiety-in-children 

Find Hayley:

Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Aimee, a passionate infant teacher and advocate for the Aistear framework joins me on this episode. Aimee chats to me about implementing playful learning into the classroom, top tips, favourite stations and key resources that she loves to use during Aistear time!

Find Aimee:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aistearinaction/?hl=en 

Find Hayley:

Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Jason, the face behind @gaeilgethingz joins me on this episode to chat about his experience of the teaching and learning of Gaeilge. Jason shares about who inspired him to learn the language, teach the language and shares tips for improving Gaeilge in the classroom. Tune into this episode to find out more!

Find Jason:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaeilgethingz/?hl=en 

Find Hayley:

Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Other mentions:

Muinteoir Gems: https://www.instagram.com/muinteoirgems/?hl=en 

Alan: https://www.instagram.com/thefoureyedteacher/?hl=en

Treasa, also known on Instagram as @journeyofaprimaryprincipal joins me on this episode chatting about Community National Schools. Treasa talks about the ethos as well as what it means to work in a developing school. Treasa is also passionate about leadership and talks about her experience and journey to principalship.

Find Treasa:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeyofaprimaryprincipal/?hl=en

Find Hayley:

Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Other mentions:

Education and Training Board: https://www.etbi.ie/schools-support-directorate/about-cnss/

Goodness Me, Goodness You curriculum: https://cns.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/GMGY.pdf

@betweenthecoversofagoodbook: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthecoversofagoodbook/?hl=en

On this episode, I chat to Gemma who is fiercely passionate about the Gaeilge language and she shares tips about hosting a successful Seachtain na Gaeilge. Tune in to this episode to find out more!

Find Gemma:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muinteoirgems/?hl=en

Find Hayley:

Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Other mentions:

COGG: Spreag an Ghaeilge le Spraoi: https://www.cogg.ie/wp-content/uploads/Spreag-an-Ghaeilge-le-Spraoi-2019-1.pdf 

Cula4: https://www.cula4.com/en/watch/

TGLurgan ar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/tglurgan 

Cula4 ar Scoil ar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Cula4/videos

Siege of Ennis: https://pdst.ie/sites/default/files/Siege_of_Ennis.pdf

Seanfhocail posters: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent/seanfhocail-4.html 

Sky full of Stars as Gaeilge ar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sTOkcvn0m8

The Walls of Limerick - Damhsa: https://pdst.ie/sites/default/files/Folk%20Dance%20L1%20Unit%203%20Lesson.pdf 

Seachtain na Gaeilge official website: https://snag.ie

Raidió na Gaeltachta: https://www.rte.ie/radio/rnag/

Fiona joins me in this episode unpacking the important and often neglected topic of 'Teacher Wellbeing'. Fiona, a former teacher, author and facilitator, known for her work on webinar with education centres and the Weaving Wellbeing programme in primary schools enlightens me on ways to achieving wellbeing. A super rewarding listen - this one is not to be missed!

Find Fiona: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionaformanwellbeing/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FionaWellBeing?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor 

Welcome to wellbeing: https://www.otb.ie/w2w/ 

Weaving wellbeing programme: https://www.otb.ie/weaving-well-being-homepage/ 

At home with weaving wellbeing: https://www.otb.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/At-Home-with-Weaving-Well-being-A-Mental-Health-Journal-for-Kids.pdf 

Find Hayley:

Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Other mentions:

Mr. Jensen YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p5286T_kn0 

On this weeks episode, Megan a secondary school teacher who trained in Maynooth University chats about her move from teaching in Ireland to Doha, Qatar. Megan talks about how she went about looking for information, the interview process, what she packed and more!

Links to things mentioned in the episode:

Sorcha Coyle: https://www.sorchacoyle.com/teachabroadacademy 

TES: https://www.tes.com

Empowering Expat Teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringexpatteachers/?ref=share

Irish Teachers in the UAE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/975076312553594

Qatar Irish Society: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Qataririshsociety 

Find Hayley:

Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Robbie, a principal in Co.Kerry is an advocate for positive psychology and wellbeing in education. Robbie joins me on this weeks episode and chats to me about his perspective of the NQT year. A really informative, reassuring conversation. I hope you enjoy!

Find Robbie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiveprimaryprincipal/?hl=en 

Find Hayley:

Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com