Melissa Lowry is a sought after education and parenting coach with over 20 years of experience as a teacher, curriculum director, and school principal. She is the founder of Melissa Lowry Education Coaching, a consulting firm that provides distance/virtual learning coaching services for students in grades K-12, organizes and manages home learning plans, works with students to develop strong executive … Read More
EP82: Do we need to be Culturally relevant and aware with Financial Literacy?
In Episode 82 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Financial Literacy. It is a topic that has been newly added to the Math Curriculum in Ontario, and many teachers have scrambled on how to teach it, even though many agree that it should be included in the curriculum. What kinds of supports do we need to effectively … Read More
Episode #118: Unlocking the True Potential in Kids with Dr. Daniel Fried
Dr. Daniel Fried is Assistant Professor in Chemistry at Saint Peters University, has developed new methods and content for chemistry education in K-12 that incorporates pedagogies from Daniel’s background in music and art. It’s very visual, tactile, and kids learn the concepts in a way that mirrors how students learn musical instruments. What or who inspired you to focus … Read More
Ten Books About Mental Health for Your Classroom
TL;DR: Talking about mental health is important all year beyond Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Hearing people share their own voice about their personal experiences may be hard to find but there are sources out there. In this post, you will discover 10 books about mental health for your classroom. Consider content warnings and avoiding tropes and stereotypes. Consider … Read More
EP59: Do Comic Books Count as Reading?
In Episode 59, Chey and Pav talk about Comic books – and how important they can potentially be in our reading programs! Chey and Pav welcome Dr. Frank Rudnesky, Educator and Disruptor from Southern New Jersey for their 3 Enlightened Minutes Segment. Check out Frank in all the following spaces: Twitter: @DrFrankRud Web: https://inspire-leadership.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrFrankRud Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfrankrud/?hl=en ———————————————————– The … Read More