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Building Community: More WE Less ME – Episode 059
To say that quarantine has been difficult is truly an understatement; the fabric of our society has been stretched out to allow for social distancing, which just like a real fabric, if you were to stretch it out, it would become tense. - -
Thank You For Breaking Destructive Cycles – Episode 058
Before ever stepping foot into a classroom, I went through what most teachers go through every year; summer professional development. Since this was my first year of teaching, I was shooed into a PD who's goal was to help me become more culturally sens...
End Of The Year Speech – Episode 056
On my final exam, I usually have a written letter included in the final test. A little note to sum up the year. This year, for the class of 2020, I decided to not only give the final note, but to also say a few words.
Your Presence Is Your Power and Your Purpose – Episode 057
This being teacher appreciation week, I wanted to not only wish all teachers a very HAPPY teacher appreciation week, but I also wanted to send you a message of hope and inspiration, as we are in the middle of our unprecedented time in quarantine,
The most important lesson I learned from a brush with Ebola – Episode 055
This is my seventh year of teaching. - As I headed into my new teaching career back in 2013 (without any formal teaching experience) I was also in the midst of recovering from a job loss and recovering from a mistake I made in my marriage.
Through Your Eyes – Episode 054
My grandfather was a very big fan of JFK; he was well known and well loved in Latin America (my family is from Mexico) when he became president of the United States. - My mother was 12 years old when JFK was assassinated -
A Conversation With My Student (And Recent High School Graduate!) – Episode 053
On this very special episode I got the opportunity to talk with a former student of mine - Mychael! - Not only is Mychael a former student, a recent high school graduate, but he also achieved the very prestigious Eagle with the Boy Scouts! -
Interview With The “Bunny” Teacher – Dede Rittman!!! Episode – 052
Dede Rittman is a 37-year veteran English/ Theater teacher from Pittsburgh, PA, teaching 35 years in the North Allegheny School District, where she also was Varsity Head Boys’ Golf Coach for 33 years, directed the spring musical and talent shows,
Why you should be thankful to be in education – Episode 051
4,000+ DOWNLOADS!!! - Thank you so much for your support of the podcast! - This week, I hope you enjoy the time off with your loved ones, friends, family, and fur babies! Self care and spending time with those you are close with is VITAL to your succ...
Climbing Maslow’s Ladder: PART 2 – Episode 050
!!! FIFTY EPISODES !!!! - (THANK YOU SO MUCH) - If you haven't heart PART 1 of this two part series I suggest you STOP RIGHT NOW and go back and LISTEN! - In part 1 I discuss how Maslow did not intend for his Hierarchy of Needs (HON) to be displayed...