Professor Sam Fecich and an amazing group of pre-service teachers chat with us about why they got into teaching, what’s got them excited about the field, and how they hope to impact lives. These future teachers share the best advice they’ve received, what they’ve learned from their mentors, and what they are focused on in their journey. Episode Highlights … Read More
37: Why does it matter? – Chuck Taft chats about why we need to stop looking for the grade, and look for the learning.
Middle school social studies teacher, Chuck Taft, chats with us about teaching America’s story, making authentic connections, and how the world is handing us our curriculum. Chuck shares how social studies is the “O Blood Type” of education, why hew feels he’s the lucky one, and why we need to stop looking for the grade, and look for the … Read More
36: Building a Support System – Erin Hall chats with us about finding a way to connect the social and professional experiences for educators.
9th grade english teacher, and founder of YES RI, Erin Hall, chats with us about finding a way to connect the social and professional experiences for educators, keeping teachers supported and motivated, and reflecting on everything you do. Erin shares why communication is key, and explains how students liking you and students respecting you do not need to be exclusive. … Read More
35: What we’re doing matters.- Joel Hawbaker talks about being deliberate about how we spend our time.
Best-selling author, high school history teacher, and soccer coach, Joel Hawbaker, talks about being deliberate about how we spend our time, why he’s excited about teaching this generation of kids, and what good leadership really is. Joel shares the ways he pulls from his past experiences to bring new ideas into his classroom, how to relate what students are … Read More
34: Reflect and Readjust – Susan Jachymiak chats about the challenges she has overcome during her 1st year of teaching.
4th grade math teacher, Susan Jachymiak, chats with us about her passion for growth mindset, reflecting to find what works best for her students, and the challenges she’s overcome as a 1st year teacher. Susan talks about why it’s important to be willing to try new things and adjust on the fly, and why being connected to other educators is … Read More