Maintaining family connections in these times takes deliberate effort and intentionality. We can all agree that relationships, including those in families, are important because they provide a sense of identity, a sense of belonging, and also serve as sources of stability and strength. In this episode, I captured a wonderful conversation with four family members from the next generation about how our family connections have impacted them. As you listen, consider how you can also strengthen connections within your own family.

Seasons change; and with changes, feelings of unease and discomfort are possible. This reflective episode examines some life changes and challenging issues that educators face. Teacher life is not an easy road and the demands and expectations continue to increase. Summer break is really a time of recuperation for many, yet some cannot even do so because they have to work to make ends meet. As you listen, think about how you can make a difference in the life of an educator today.

REFERENCE LINKS:

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/teachers-say-theyre-more-likely-to-leave-the-classroom-because-of-coronavirus/2020/06

https://blog.donorschoose.org/articles/5-ways-support-public-school-teachers

https://interactioninstitute.org/the-rat-trap-in-the-farm-house/

CREDITS

THEME SONG: Vocals - Shevaughn James; Music - Malik McFarlane; Lyrics - Shevaughn James & Maxine McFarlane

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The conversation about the journey to motherhood with Laurie White wraps up in this episode. After welcoming a baby into the world, joy is evident and the real work begins. It is arguably the hardest job that a woman will undertake. Another level of planning is required to make arrangements for bringing a baby home and ensuring that the baby is welcomed into a safe environment. The mother’s recovery and care along with focusing on the welfare of the baby are also addressed in this informative episode.

Related Episode: Back to Basics - Part 1 (Pregnancy) https://on.soundcloud.com/q713Zg2HSpD9a7G9A

Back to Basics - Part 2 (Labor & Delivery) https://on.soundcloud.com/q713Zg2HSpD9a7G9A

CREDITS

THEME SONG: Vocals - Shevaughn James; Music - Malik McFarlane; Lyrics - Shevaughn James & Maxine McFarlane

Website: www.theteacherstribe.com

One of life’s greatest joys is welcoming a new baby. Labour and delivery is worth the wonderful face-to-face introduction of mother and baby. “The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” – Rajneesh The conversation with Nurse Laurie White, continues in this episode with a focus on delivery and postpartum.

Related Episode: Back to Basics - Part 1 (Pregnancy) https://on.soundcloud.com/q713Zg2HSpD9a7G9A

CREDITS

THEME SONG: Vocals - Shevaughn James; Music - Malik McFarlane; Lyrics - Shevaughn James & Maxine McFarlane

Website: www.theteacherstribe.com

Affirmations Source: https://www.happiestbaby.com/blogs/pregnancy/birth-affirmations

Education is a journey of a lifetime, and we can all benefit from gaining knowledge about a variety of subjects. It is not restricted to a formal classroom setting focusing on core subjects and opportunities to explore the arts. In this episode, we are stepping over into the healthcare setting. This conversation will be shared in three parts, and part one is being released quite fittingly at the end of teacher and nurse appreciation week and on Mother’s Day. Let's learn about pregnancy and prenatal care from a registered labor and delivery nurse, Laurie A. White.

CREDITS

THEME SONG: Vocals - Shevaughn James; Music - Malik McFarlane; Lyrics - Shevaughn James & Maxine McFarlane

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Hindsight is 20:20. In this episode, I share some aspects of my international teaching experience in the United States of America. Like my colleagues in the previous episode, embarking on this adventure came with challenges, unique situations, and many opportunities for growth. It was a moment of reflection from which others can glean valuable insight.

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Theme Song: Vocals - Shevaughn James; Music - Malik McFarlane; Lyrics - Maxine McFarlane & Shevaughn James

The conversation continues with two of my fellow educators who have traveled abroad to teach in the United States. Ana Encalada and Olga Santiago traveled from Ecuador and Colombia respectively and are teaching 2nd and 3rd grade in their assigned school.

In this second part of the conversation, we reflect on the diversity that exists in our school, and discuss the challenges they faced as international educators. We also talk about the benefits of their international teaching adventure. There were moments of self-reflection and appreciation for the international teaching experience, recognition of the power of human connection and the beauty of communication and interaction across cultures. The link to part 1 can be found at theteacherstribe.com or on your favorite podcast platform. Part 1 link: https://on.soundcloud.com/6yD83

Theme Song: Vocals - Shevaughn James; Music - Malik McFarlane; Lyrics - Maxine McFarlane & Shevaughn James

This is part one of another teacher-focused conversation that I hope you will not only find interesting and educational, but also inspiring. Imagine packing up only what could fit into two suitcases and jetting off across the globe to a new country that spoke a different language from your native one. That is what these two international educators did — one from Colombia and the other from Ecuador. Our conversation provided deep insight into some of the benefits and challenges that international educators may face. Enjoy listening to some of their experiences so far living and working in the United States of America.

Theme Song: Vocals - Shevaughn James; Music - Malik McFarlane; Lyrics - Maxine McFarlane & Shevaughn James

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The second part of the conversation with first year high school Chemistry and Biotechnology teacher, Malik McFarlane, continues in this episode. He talks more about how he’s been influenced by fellow educators, classroom and time management and his future plans as an educator. He is in a position and on a career path that required a significant change in years of planning. According to John Lennon, “LIfe is what happens to you while you are busy making plans.” It has been an interesting experience for him as he shifted focus from pursuing a medical degree to a Ph.D instead.

Theme Song: Vocals - Shevaughn James; Music - Malik McFarlane; Lyrics - Maxine McFarlane & Shevaughn James

From MD to PHD (Part 1): https://on.soundcloud.com/orRMe

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In this episode, I engage my most frequent guest so far in a conversation about his experience as a first year Chemistry and Biotechnology educator at the high school level. I never anticipated that I would be a guest in the position of an educator; but his high school and college experiences prepared him to change paths and take on a teaching career. Malik McFarlane received a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Chemistry with a Concentration in Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery from Wake Forest University. He is very passionate about making science - particularly chemistry - more accessible for all students regardless of their background and previous experiences with Science, and is excited to find a way to achieve that in the culture in his classroom. In part 2, we will explore lessons and his future plans.

Theme Song: Vocals - Shevaughn James; Music - Malik McFarlane; Lyrics - Maxine McFarlane & Shevaughn James