TL;DR: Lifelong educators find immense intellectual and emotional joy. They also face significant challenges like maintaining work-life balance and adapting to changing policies. Personal sacrifices, emotional resilience, and embracing technology are central to their career satisfaction. Mental health care and support systems are crucial for the well-being and longevity of teachers in their profession. Although their jobs provide them with … Read More
Lessons from the Beach: How to Keep Students Enthusiastic About Learning
TL;DR: Engage students by incorporating hands-on activities and integrating technology with purpose. Build a supportive classroom environment to foster excitement and investment in learning. Focus on creating impactful educational experiences for the upcoming school year. I go to the beach every summer to help me relax and recharge for the next school year. This year I was sitting in my … Read More
Fostering Co-Teacher Relationships for Student Success
TL;DR: Regular weekly planning meetings and reflections enhance co-teaching effectiveness. Leveraging each teacher’s strengths creates a dynamic and supportive classroom environment. Standalone support classes complement co-taught sessions, providing tailored assistance to students. For the past twelve years that I have been teaching middle school English, I have worked with seven different co-teachers. Each is amazing and unique in their own … Read More
Episode 155: School of Engagement with Jonathan Alsheimer
This week is all about student engagement with rockstar educator Jonathan Alsheimer making a second appearance on the podcast. Jonathan and I sit down and talk engagement activities, life on the road, and his new book “School of Engagement”. That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
