The Teachers' Tribe Podcast

It’s all about relationships this season, and this week I explore the benefits of team relations and offer a few tips for making meaningful connections with colleagues. Now more than any time during my teaching career, it is critical for me to find and offer the kind of support that will help us to cope with the challenges of this school year. The saying, “Teamwork Makes the Dream work” has been tried, tested and proven in my neck of the woods, and I would love to share the good news with you. I share tips to help you find your system of support as when going through challenging times and as a part of everyday life. Parents and caregivers definitely need to access the benefits too through your “village”.

BLOG POST: http://www.theteacherstribe.com/blog/team-relations

The Story of the Goose: Canadia CED Network

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

As the month of February ends, I decided to share my thoughts in relation to Black History Month and my own experience as a Jamaican woman of African descent. Recent conversations with a colleague created a greater awareness of how my upbringing shaped my perspective. It’s amazing how my thoughts and responses are strikingly different in some ways from my African American friends and colleagues. Listen to this reflective journey.

BLOG POST: http://www.theteacherstribe.com/blog/my-black-history

Poem (Ferdinand Boyd): Nanny of the Maroons - https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/nanny-of-the-maroons-poem.html

This season will be dedicated to focusing on relationships; and in this episode, I kick it off by talking about the importance of our relationships with children. James Comer stated that, “No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship”. Are you ready to be intentional about how you relate? Reflect with me, ponder how you want to show up and make deliberate plans for the legacy that you want to pass on. Remember the resonating words of Maya Angelou: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

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REFERENCE LINKS: Growing Inner Wealth® in the Elementary School Classroom! (NHA Podcast)

https://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion?language=en (Rita Pierson)

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/teacher-cuts-hair-match-kindergartners-inspiring-stories-teachers-62872767 (Sharon Grimm)

https://wabisabilearning.com/blogs/mindfulness-wellbeing/4-stories-great-teachers (Les Brown)

It’s a new year and the official launch of season 2 of The Teachers’ Tribe Podcast. I look forward to more listeners joining me every week as we move forward in this new year (2021). Episodes are scheduled to go live every Friday at 6:00 a.m. Don’t forget to share and leave reviews to help me spread the word about this growing community of educators, parents and caregivers. Feel free to listen to season one while you await the first episode of season 2 that’s coming soon!

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

The conversation continues in this final episode of season 1 of this podcast. In part 1, my colleagues and I reflected on how we were impacted and how our experiences made us an even stronger team. Raelyn Clark, Paige Hults, April Storm and I are passionate educators who share the common goal of acting in our students’ best interest and supporting all of them to be successful. This week, we focus on the changes since March 2020 and share messages that we hope will inspire and encourage others as we continue through a challenging school year.

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You may have heard the expression, “Teamwork makes the dream work”. In this first segment of the two-part episode, a few of my colleagues and I discuss and share our experiences about teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s your opportunity to gain insight about what it is like for teachers who are committed to supporting their students and their families at a time that we could not have prepared for. This conversation with Raelyn Clark, Paige Hults and April Storm is one worth sharing with other teachers, parents and the wider community.

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The conversation with Dr. Denise Hunter (AKA Dr. D’Nice Beaugelin) concludes in this episode. We talk about the final two keys of the acronym FOUNT and she offers tips that can help us to live optimally. The simple keys can be easily incorporated into our lives, and will certainly go a long way to help us during this time of intense anxiety and uncertainty. This is a call to focus on wellness, recognizing what we can control and developing resilience amidst the challenges. It is a message worth sharing.

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This episode is a conversation with a medical doctor about a topic well-suited for these times. Our conversation focuses on Wellness and I know you will glean many valuable tips from what was shared. The first session in this two-part episode with Dr. Denise Hunter, aka Dr. D’Nice Beaugelin, will introduce her program called FOUNT. Listen as she introduces three of the 5 Keys to Wellness. Parents, teachers, and caregivers will benefit and there are tips that can also impact the children in our lives. It is a message worth sharing.

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There are so many Jamaican expressions that I just instinctively know how to use appropriately, but must admit find it difficult to explain to people outside of the culture. The expression that I chose this week always brings a memory that warms my heart and is one I am reinventing to keep a positive outlook amidst the challenges. Let’s explore how to adjust our lens.

Poem Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/the-choice-is-mine

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DJ Tidesoft: TTT Intro, TTT Outro, Foot on the Wall

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S1 Ep022 - What About the Teachers?

Preparing for students’ return to our school building has been weighing heavily on my mind. There is still much uncertainty, some anxiety, a lot of questions and a feeling in the pit of my stomach that we’re getting ready for a roller coaster ride. An apt Jamaican saying is “Dawg ah sweat, but long hair covah it.” I feel angst at the thought of even a figurative roller coaster. Am I the only teacher feeling this way? I highly doubt it; and that’s why I opted to explore the idea of addressing teachers’ emotional needs this week. After listening to this episode, check on your teacher friends. Inhale… exhale… let’s do it!

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SOURCES: Article - How to Support Teachers Emotional Needs Right Now

Stephen J. Hobson’s Story: The Teacher Who Made a Difference

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