Teacher Talks with Ron and Liz: Real, Raw and Ridiculously Awesome Ron Barry and Liz Roberts

Life is crazy, school is crazy and state assessments are definitely crazy. Join Ron and Liz as they get real about state assessments. They go over their beliefs and opinions on the purpose and impact of state assessments, as well as how to prepare kids to be successful. Most importantly Ron and Liz go over how to manage the stress as a teacher during this CRAZY time of the year.

We as educators are give the opportunity to have one of the most impactful professions in the world.....but what does it mean to be a professional in the education realm? Join Ron and Liz as they get real and raw for this ridiculously awesome episode about what does it mean to be a professional, how important it is to assist in building collective efficacy, and how being intentional with our practices can create a successful learning environment.

Educators have one of the most rewarding professions, but we will struggle to become our best teacher self without balance in both our personal and professional life. Join Ron and Liz as we dive into the topic of “balance.” Is it achievable? What does it look like for educators? How can administrators support our teachers and create a culture that promotes balance? These are just a few of the topics Ron and Liz dive into while getting real and raw about their personal struggles with balance in their lives.

You won’t have to persevere through this podcast. Join Ron and Liz as they discuss how educators can persevere through challenging times. They share resources, strategies, and ideas on how we all can improve in our mental health and self care while leaning on others to guide us through the pandemic or other difficulties.

Are you a College of Ed student going through your first career fair day? Or maybe you are a teacher who is interviewing for the first time since graduating from college. Join Ron and Liz as they talk about their experience as educators going through those dreaded first interviews, and advice on how to make yourself stand out above the rest.

Welcome to Teacher Talks with Ron and Liz: Real, Raw and Ridiculously Awesome! Come join us on a weekly dive into relevant educational topics. Our topics are real, our experiences and stories are raw, and we hope you enjoy our ridiculously awesome journey.