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Teachers Aid is with Jon Harper - We've refocused the show on meeting some of the biggest unmet needs every educator has. If you are an educator who gives teaching your all, but still feel that you're not doing enough, this show is for you. Tune in to get social and emotional support for the very personal challenges teachers face. We promise you that you won't hear educators talking like this every day.

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Teachers Aid is with Jon Harper - We've refocused the show on meeting some of the biggest unmet needs every educator has. If you are an educator who gives teaching your all, but still feel that you're not doing enough, this show is for you. Tune in to get social and emotional support for the very personal challenges teachers face. We promise you that you won't hear educators talking like this every day.

    Looking Beyond the Myth of Work Life Balance, These Teachers Found Solutions

    Looking Beyond the Myth of Work Life Balance, These Teachers Found Solutions

    In a thought-provoking discussion on work-life balance, our guests delve into the evolving challenges educators face in harmonizing their professional and personal lives. They discuss the varying approaches to work-life balance and even challenge the narrative of the need for it.

    Follow on Twitter: @Rdene915 @mrs_frommert @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork

    The OnBeing podcast is a nice resource as well for living more fully with both contentment and purpose:
    The Huffington Post Well-being activities
    Published article on emotionally intelligent school leadership

    Dr. James L. Floman is an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. He received his Ph.D. at the University of British Columbia, where he studied the effects of mindfulness and compassion meditation on teacher emotion regulation and prosocial behavior with Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl. Dr. Floman has three core research streams: 1) The assessment of dynamic social-affective processes (i.e., developing and validating EI and well-being measurement tools); 2) EI, mindfulness, and well-being training (i.e., developing, optimizing, and scaling EI and well-being-enhancement interventions for real-world applications); and 3) Affective neuroscience (studying mental training-induced changes in ‘emotional brain’ function and structure).

    Dan Jones earned a BS in Middle Grades Education from Ashland University and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the American College of Education. Dan is an FLGI Master Teacher whose professional interests include e-learning, technology, and Project-Based Learning.

    Rachelle Dené Poth is an accomplished edtech consultant, presenter, author, blogger and teacher. She currently teaches Spanish and a course on emerging tech that covers AR/VR, artificial intelligence, coding, gaming, digital citizenship, video animation and more. She presents regularly at conferences on technology and ways to drive student learning. Poth is the president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the leadership team for the ISTE Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She’s a Buncee Ambassador, Edmodo Certified Trainer, Nearpod Certified Educator and PioNear, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Google Certified Educator Levels I and II. Poth is the author of In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking, The Future Is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead and Unconventional Ways to THRIVE in EDU. She’s a contributing author to Education Write Now, Volume 3; several volumes of the Edumatch book Snapshot in Education; and the ISTE book Gamify Literacy. Poth is a regular blogger for Getting Smart and DefinedSTEM.

    • 15 min
    Proven Strategies to Help Students Struggling with Self-Regulation

    Proven Strategies to Help Students Struggling with Self-Regulation

    Multiple sources report that the number of students challenged with emotional regulation has grown exponentially. Our guests highlight the importance of creating a safe, structured, and predictable environment for children. We identify ways to maintain our composure and provide clear, assertive instructions. We also cover strategies to help students identify their emotions and offer proven methods to manage them.

    Follow on Twitter: @letyenconciencia @brukner_lauren @LoriWebber9 @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork

    Resources:

    Edutopia article: What to Do About Increasing Dysregulation in the Early Grades | The Zones of Regulation | A Curriculum For Emotional Regulation

    Lety Valero has been a teacher and assistant principal and was the director of a preschool at an international school in Mexico City, Mexico. She is a Conscious Discipline Master Instructor. She has been an enthusiastic, innovative and committed educator for over 30 years and has been in charge of the implementation process of Conscious Discipline in several schools around the world and has been a key part in their transformational process. In her commitment, concern, and dedication to the healthy emotional well-being of children, Leticia co-created the Feeling Buddies and participated in the development of the Feeling Buddies self-regulation curriculum with Dr. Becky Bailey.

    Lori Webber has been teaching Kindergarten for the past 18 years in Acworth, GA, at McCall Primary School. She received her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Kennesaw State University in 2006 and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree. She has a passion for social-emotional learning and has been responsible for bringing the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E. framework to her school.

    Lauren Brukner is a Senior Occupational Therapist and published author of six books with Jessica Kingsley Publishers. She currently works as a Senior Occupational Therapist and evaluator for the NYC Department of Education. She has contributed to Scary Mommy, the Huffington Post, and Edutopia. Lauren was a speaker at UNESCO’s Virtual Special Kids International Summit in April of 2020. She appeared as a guest on the Sue Larkey Show, The Autism Show, The Manhattan Neighborhood Network’s School-Home Connection, the Sue Atkins Show, and The Matt Townsend Show. She was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on self-regulation tips for traveling. Her books have been endorsed by experts in the field such as Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Lucy Jane Miller, and Dr. Winnie Dunn, and listed as resources on websites such as Real Simple Magazine, Inc. Magazine, Psych Central, Romper, Everyday Health, Aol’s Health and Wellness, MSN Health, Singapore’s Child, and Friendship Circle, among other websites/libraries/community/academic/parenting sources.

    • 18 min
    34 Grade-Specific Ways to Regain Control of a Class Gone Wild

    34 Grade-Specific Ways to Regain Control of a Class Gone Wild

    What are the most effective ways to restore a class that's spinning out of control? We discovered that the answer depends on the grade level.  An Edutopia survey identified the top 34 strategies to quiet a rowdy classroom.  We review the findings with an elementary school teacher, a middle school math teacher, and an assistant principal.

    Follow on Twitter: @dalorleon @mrs_frommert @EmilyAPaschall @Mr100Teacher  @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork

    Related Edutopia Article: 34 Ways to Quiet a Rambunctious Class | Edutopia

    Daniel Leonard is a journalist and assistant editor at Edutopia, a division of the George Lucas Educational Foundation. He writes about classroom tips, tech tools, and the latest research in education. Prior to Edutopia, Daniel wrote for outlets including Scientific American and Scienceline, and has a master’s degree in science journalism from New York University.

    Crystal Frommert, M.Ed, brings over two decades of diverse educational experience, spanning from elementary to post-secondary levels. She currently holds the positions of middle school math teacher and deputy head of secondary at Awty International School in Houston. Crystal is also a published author of the 2023 book When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling: A Teacher's Guide to Communicating With Parents.

    Jeremiah Short is entering his 10th year in education and eighth as a teacher, and he’s presented at the State and National level. He’s the author of Phenomenal Intervention: The Playbook and the host of The Phenomenal Student Podcast.

    Emily Paschall, author and education leader, has served as a teacher, district coach, school administrator, professional learning trainer, and motivational speaker. Her passions lie in teaching, learning, and serving others. Her work is recognized around the world by educators who desire to learn how to create a climate and culture that promotes excellence.

    • 16 min
    Managing Students' Big Emotions: An Effective Tool to Increase Calm In Your Classroom

    Managing Students' Big Emotions: An Effective Tool to Increase Calm In Your Classroom

    Some call it a calming station,  calming corner,  or pause place.  Whatever the name, it's a helpful tool for helping students regulate emotions. Our guests explain how the stations work,  how to set one up, and the essential key to using them effectively.

    Follow on Twitter: @jenorr @SELtreasures @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork

    Mary Karapetian Alvord, Ph.D., is a psychologist and director of Alvord, Baker & Associates, LLC, located in Rockville and Silver Spring, Maryland. She specializes in individual and group treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adults, and ADHD and problems of emotional and behavioral regulation in children and teens. Dr. Alvord holds a position as Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, where she supervises psychiatry fellows in cognitive-behavioral therapy. With more than 35 years of experience.

    Marie Weller has over 30 years of experience in education and has recently retired after serving 17 years as an elementary school counselor in central Ohio. As a school counselor, she worked with many teachers to incorporate calming corners (Pause Places) into their classrooms. This experience led her (and her principal) to co-author the Cranium Critters picture book series for elementary students. The books feature Scout, the brain's safety pup, and Einstein the wise owl, who work together to teach children (and adults) how the brain works and offer ideas for creating and using Pause Place tools in the classroom or at home. More information about Cranium Critters can be found on their website craniumkidsmedia.com.  

    Jennifer Orr has been an elementary school classroom teacher for more than two decades, teaching kindergartners through fifth graders. She is the author of Demystifying Discussion: How to Teach and Assess Academic Conversation Skills, K-5 and the coauthor of We’re Gonna Keep on Talking: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Elementary Classroom. She is a National Board Certified Teacher, a Teacher Consultant with the Northern Virginia Writing Project, and a frequent mentor to new and pre-service teachers.

    • 13 min
    Improving Student Experiences Through the Stories We Tell Ourselves

    Improving Student Experiences Through the Stories We Tell Ourselves

    The stories we tell ourselves impact students and our relationships with them. In this discussion, we explore some of those stories and identify ways to improve students’ experiences by modifying the stories we tell.

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    Self-compassion.org/category/exercises/ | GGIA.berkeley.edu/mindfulness | Edutopia article: How to Shift Your Mindset and Feel Present| Other book from author(s)


    David Upegui, PhD, serves as a science teacher at his alma mater, Central Falls High School (RI) and as an adjunct professor of Education at Brown University. He completed his doctoral degree in education at the University of RI, focusing on science education and social justice. His latest book, Integrating Racial Justice Into Your High-School Biology Classroom: Using Evolution to Understand Diversity, was recently released.

    Dr. James L. Floman is an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. He received his Ph.D. at the University of British Columbia, where he studied the effects of mindfulness and compassion meditation on teacher emotion regulation and prosocial behavior with Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl. Dr. Floman has three core research streams: 1) The assessment of dynamic social-affective processes (i.e., developing and validating EI and well-being measurement tools); 2) EI, mindfulness, and well-being training (i.e., developing, optimizing, and scaling EI and well-being-enhancement interventions for real-world applications); and 3) Affective neuroscience (studying mental training-induced changes in ‘emotional brain’ function and structure).

    Kathy Collier is a learner and a collaborator. Her current, and dream role is Language and Literacy Equity Specialist, and she has 16 years of classroom experience (K–5 Spanish, first, third, and fourth grade), seven years as a Learning Resource Coordinator, and three years as an Elementary Curriculum Coordinator. Her passions include equity, mentoring, coaching, language, beliefs, and systems. She integrates learning from my master’s degree in literacy and multicultural education, licensure programs (ESL and reading teacher), and two coaching credentials into my work with teachers and curriculum.

    • 10 min
    Creative Student Engagement Ideas for the Holiday Stretch

    Creative Student Engagement Ideas for the Holiday Stretch

    We often face challenges between Halloween and Thanksgiving, marked by decreasing student engagement and increasing fatigue. This discussion highlights the heightened energy and focus issues observed in students across various grades and the impact on teaching. The conversation explores creative methods to maintain a positive and energetic classroom atmosphere, including thematic activities and non-content-related interactions. Key themes include the importance of creativity to navigate this challenging period in the academic year effectively.

    Follow on Twitter: @MsRandazzo @sgthomas1973 @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork

    Karen Randazzo is an enthusiastic chemistry teacher in New Jersey. She believes that every student has the power to learn anything, even chemistry. Chemistry teacher by day, teacher-author by night, she’s dedicated to making teachers’ lives more manageable by offering professional development, sharing her engaging resources on her website, and collaborating with educators on various social media platforms. A former ‘chalk and talk’ teacher, she shares her journey navigating the Next Generation Science Standards and student-centered learning on her YouTube channel.

    Breanna Taylor is licensed to teach K-12 Special Education. She graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a Bachelor of Arts P-4 Early Childhood Education, and a Master of Education Degree.

    Shawn Thomas is in her 20th year of teaching in the largest county in Georgia. She has taught Kindergarten, Second and Third Grade, and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) K-5.

    • 10 min

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