The Teachers' Lounge

Today on The Teacher's Lounge, we speak with Morgan Grifka, first-grade teacher at Westfield Charter Academy, about what it means to have an inclusive classroom. Morgan shares why it's important to her, how it impacts her students, and how you can start making efforts to have your own inclusive classroom.
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On today’s episode of The Teacher’s Lounge, we talk with Jodi Suiter, kindergarten teacher at Quest Charter Academy, about classroom management for new teachers and why you should focus on it as an educator.
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On today's episode of The Teacher's Lounge, we talk with Amanda Hall, fifth-grade teacher at Summerfield Charter Academy, on how teachers can leverage social media for classroom ideas, how to build a following, and why the teacher community is so helpful and engaging. 
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On today’s episode of The Teacher's Lounge, we talk with Susan Leieritz at Foundations Academy about work-life balance, what it is, some of the mistakes newer teachers make with this concept, and ways you can improve your own work-life balance as an educator. #NHAmazing

On today's episode of The Teacher's Lounge, we talk with Christina Harmon, middle school teacher at Windemere Park Charter Academy, about the unique teaching environment she has created for her students. No traditional desks, different lighting, sharing circles, and other non-traditional teaching practices are a staple in Christina's classroom, and we go into the why behind this thought process and its impact on learning. 
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On this week's episode of The Teacher's Lounge, we talk with Mr. Knox, Achievement and Behavior Support Specialist at Willow Charter Academy, about the role that relationships, communication, and fidelity play in interacting with students that have behavioral issues. #NHAmazing 

On today’s episode of The Teacher’s Lounge, we talk with Michael Lucido, middle school teacher at Windemere Park Charter Academy, about embracing teaching in a virtual setting, making this style of learning engaging for students, and what digital teaching concepts he plans on continuing to implement in his classroom moving forward.
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On today's episode of The Teacher's Lounge, we talk with Lyndsay Olsen, Talent Acquisition Consultant at National Heritage Academies, about what you need to do to get a job as a teacher. What should your resume include? Do you need a cover letter? How do you prepare for an interview with school leaders? 
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On today’s episode of The Teacher’s Lounge we talk with Taylor Hucks, lower elementary teacher at Gate City Charter Academy, about math anxiety, what it looks like, and the importance that language plays in combating math anxiety in your classroom. #NHAmazing

On today's episode of The Teacher's Lounge, we talk with Rebecca Penrod, special education teacher at Endeavor Charter Academy, about student confidence, why it's important, how to identify students who have low confidence, and some of the ways Rebecca increases the confidence levels of students in her classroom.