Tea Time with A Teacher JB
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Curious about the crazy world of education? Are you a teacher driving home from work after a long day? On your way to happy hour? Join us for conversations with educators, parents, and students on the real world of teaching and the honest truth about the realities in schools.
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"Teaching Abroad" Part 2 with Diana Pacheco
This week is Part 2 with Diana Pacheco! If you are interested in teaching abroad or curious about the diversity of experiences Diana has had in Taiwan, Egypt, and the UAE, you can find her on LinkedIn and can connect with her about her obstacles and successes teaching in three different world regions as well as her time in Boston Public Schools!https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-pacheco-ed-m-m-s-ed-72a370206/
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"Everyone should teach abroad" with Diana Pacheco
Diana Pacheco is entering her 18th year in education. She began working in public and private institutions in Massachusetts with students with moderate to severe special needs. In the last 11 years, she has lived overseas, teaching diverse learners from early childhood to lower elementary in the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Taiwan. Originally from New York City, she attended the University of Buffalo and earned a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology with a concentration in the implication o...
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Young Kids Need 3 Things: Literacy, Numeracy, and Resilience
Today’s guest is Afshan Mirza. She is a highly accomplished school leader of the Junior School at the Learning Alliance School in Lahore, Pakistan. She received her initial education in Pakistan and University of Karachi before moving to Ireland to teach Montessori education. Upon her return to Pakistan, she has earned multiple degrees in Therapy and is in the process of shifting to a full time head of school for the Counseling Department at Learning Alliance. In this episode, she was able to...
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Teacher Tips: From Teachers to Teachers
This episode focuses on concrete tips to help teachers live sustainable and healthy lives and have supportive workplace environments. Shout out to the fellow educators who submitted tips! This is just the epitome of how supportive the education world is to each other.
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Advocating for Educators and Avoiding Teacher Burnout
October has been a rough month for educators. In this episode, I talk about creating a better system of partnerships between schools and families, the difficulties of staying education long term without burning out, and the need for teacher support before it is too late.Don't forget to follow us @teatimewithateacher!
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"The Value of an International Teacher Perspective"
This week's episode is with Kelsey Bull, an international teacher with experience in Egypt, Ghana, Taiwan, and now Saudi Arabia. In our conversation, we discuss the value of teachers gathering experience abroad to widen perspectives and Kelsey shares the differences in American schools abroad and the colonizing systems that abroad, for profit schools, often bring. Make sure to check out her website at kelseybull.weebly.com