Welcome to the Jersey Educator Podcast, a show created by NJEA members … for NJEA members.  Whether you are a teacher, an education support professional, or a New Jersey Student Education Association member, this show will serve as a platform to help YOU bring out the best in your students . . . each and every day in your schools.  The shows are hosted by Jeff Bradbury of TeacherCast.net (@TeacherCast) and Jim Boice, a field representative with NJEA (@boiceinthehood).   For more information, please visit njea.org/podcast and email us at [email protected].

In this episode, we welcome Nicholas Ferroni onto the program.

About Our Guests

Nicholas Ferroni is a high school history teacher in the Union Township School District of Union County, NJ.  He was recently named “Upstander of the Year” by the Human Rights Campaign.  His accolades also include being one of “100 Making a Difference in the World” and one of the “25 Most Influential Educators on Social Media.” Nicholas is also working on a series with PEOPLE magazine to celebrate and praise educators, as well as a campaign called “Teach the Truth,” which is intended to advocate for more minority figures and groups in school textbooks.

Follow Nicholas @nicholasferroni and email him at [email protected].

NOTE: In parts of this interview, Nick explores his experiences discussing the contents of his lessons with parents.  Always feel free to reach out to your local association building representative or local association president to discuss situations like these and find context, clarity, and perspective.  Learn more by downloading the handbook, Your NJEA Membership Matters.

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Show Hosts

Jeffrey Bradbury, author of Kidblog: An Introduction to Blogging With Your Students, is the creator of TeacherCast.net, TeacherCast University, and Educational Podcasting Today,