On this special episode you will have the opportunity to hear from your host Yuri. She will talk about her top 5 strategies to improving classroom environments and also how to engage in courageous conversations.  We have a special host on this episode to be sure to listen closely as they talk about having no barriers to conversations. 

In this episode Dr. Z will walk us through his 4 key strategies to create a supportive environment for students that  foster learning.   Educators will have the opportunity to rethink how they set up their classrooms and practical interventions for novice teachers.

In this special episode of Behind the Curtain we reveal a hidden gem in the education world that is going to change the way we think about branding and networking through social media.  Deidra is the creator and founder of Black Girls Teach based out of Washington DC.  In this episode Deidra discusses how she created and cultivated a safe space for black educators and how to brand your talent to become a successful Teacherpreneurship. 

New Year New Way of Communicating Part 2

Communicating Accommodations 

 As we enter the new year we have to think about how to reach our students and parents in a more effective way that will allow us to close the communication gap in the new year.  In this episode Ariel will walk us through the difference between a IEP and a 504 plan and how effectively communicate students needs with parents and colleges.

New Year New Way of Communicating.

 As we enter the new year we have to think about how to reach our students and parents in a more effective way that will allow us to close the communication gap in the new year.  In this episode Isaac Dixon will walk us through his top 5 strategies for communicating with students and parents with high expectations.

Wizard of Ed: Mental Marvel Mindset Munchkin Land Part 3

I’m Doing Me: Reaching and Teaching the Independent Teenager 

In this episode we will learn more about how to apply Eric Erikson theory to Middle/High School settings. Mimi Marvel will walk us through a series of resources to help us navigate students who are in the identity vs. Role Confusion. We’ll spend time talking about some key strategies for the middle/high school setting. 

In this episode we will learn how to apply Eric Erikson theory to the elementary school setting. Mimi Marvel will talk us through a series of resources to help us navigate students who are in the fourth stage of psychosocial development: industry vs. inferiority. We’ll spend time talking about some key strategies for the elementary school setting  - tune in to the conversation now!  

Wizard of Ed: Mental Marvel Munchkin Land

Part 1

Listen as we explore the 8 different stages of Eric Ericson theory on psychosocial development.  We take a deep look at why this theory is important and is relevant today in the education world. We’ll include some cultural considerations that weren’t apart of the original theory to help us understand how to best apply the learnings in our current situations. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

Reshape, Refocus: Rethinking The Way You Engage With Your Students

In this episode we will hear from Cedric Thorbes about how to reshape how you engage your students in 2019.  

Keeping Students First: Part 2

November podcast episode is designed to help educators understand and implement different strategies to bring their students to the forefront of learning.  In part 2 of Keeping Students First we are going to hear from Melissa Marshall about how she utilizes character building as the center of student success.