Jaxtina: Coaches Off the Cuff

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The middle school ELA curriculum coaches from CFISD tackle current topics related to education, literacy, and what's going on!

Episodes

  1. 2022-02-01

    Episode 11: The Case for Compassion (Part 2)

    We're baaaaack at the podcast mic!  It has been a long time since we had the space to chat with you all, but we are so happy to be here now.  In this Part 2 of our Compassion Series, we dive into the concept of self-compassion--why do we need it, how do we move into it, & what happens when we don't! In case you missed Part 1 or possibly need a refresher since it was two years ago (eek!), check it out on our playlist.

    18 min

  2. 2020-09-14

    When Reality is Too Real

    Jaxtina is back in the podcasting lane and are considering what to do when the reality you are dealt gets to be a bit too real to handle.  Listen in as the two coaches explore how to handle tough times.  As always, thanks for listening!

    17 min

  3. 2020-08-10

    The Big 3

    This episode is made for our wonderful middle school ELA teachers as they dive into this year's book study, Onward.

    12 min

  4. 2020-01-07

    Episode 8: The Case for Compassion (Part 1 of series)

    This episode marks the beginning of our series on compassion.   We delve into the value of compassion for both for the work we do and our own mental well-being.

    18 min

  5. 2019-12-09

    Episode 7: Look for the Bright Spots

    In this episode, we discuss why it can be so difficult to keep a positive mindset and why we need to do it anyways!  Listen in to hear more about this strengths based approach to work and life.  Don't head towards the light----look for the other bright spots instead! ~Jaxtina

    14 min

  6. 2019-11-04

    Episode 6: Lead With Commitment

    Commitment issues....we all have them.  Maybe the not ones you are thinking of, but in today's episode we discuss how we show up differently from a place of commitment vs. compliance.  How does this impact our personal and professional lives? Thanks for listening! ~Jaxtina

    16 min

  7. 2019-10-14

    Episode 5: Hope Ain't a Strategy

    This week we delve into the idea of reflective cycle----what is it, how might you use it, and why we should! Credits to the brain of Pete Hall with ASCD and his work around the reflective cycle.  Check out his book: Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice and this tweet that highlights his graphic of the four stages.

    15 min

  8. 2019-10-08

    Brain Crush Episode

    This week we set up shop in the hallway at the Corwin Institute to chat about two of our favorite brains: Pete Hall and Doug Fisher.  We were lucky to hear these two back to back and can't wait to share some of our favorite takeaways.

    17 min

  9. 2019-09-23

    Episode 3: Digital Literacy Can't Wait

    This week we discuss the importance of digital literacy in the language arts classroom and what pitfalls need to be avoided.  Find the referenced article, "No Longer a Luxury: Digital Literacy Can't Wait", here! Thanks for listening! ~K & J

    17 min

  10. 2019-09-09

    Episode 2: Matters of the Heart

    This week Kristna and Jackie discuss the importance of emotional resources and resiliency.  They take a look at how these can be cultivated in the classroom by building community.   Article referenced: SCARF: a brain-based model for collaborating with and influencing others Texts referenced: Ruby Payne's A Framework for Understanding Poverty & Elena Aguilar's Onward

    18 min

  11. 2019-08-26

    Jaxtina: Kondo Your Curriculum Clutter

    In their first full length episode, Kristina & Jackie share their thoughts the article "Teacher Clarity: It's about Purpose, Focus, & Letting Go" by Patti Forster from English Journal, June 2019.    Check out the article here:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zp7xLFv-vqdQIgts5uiNkrKQ_9dwIHHa ~Coaches Off the Cuff

    16 min

  12. 2019-08-26

    Jaxtina - An Introduction

    Tune in! This is an introduction to Jaxtina: Coaches off the Cuff.

    3 min
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The middle school ELA curriculum coaches from CFISD tackle current topics related to education, literacy, and what's going on!

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