Dear Teacher

Rachel

Dear Teacher is all about celebrating the teachers in our lives. Each episode features an interview with a teacher (K-12 and Higher Ed too) sharing the joys and challenges of the classroom, favorite moments, funny stories, and tips for appreciating the teachers in your own life.

  1. 21/05/2021

    Anne and Chrissie: A Homeschool Conversation

    For the final episode of Dear Teacher I interviewed two of my very first interviewees, Anne Grogan and Chrissie Lockman. Anne and Chrissie are both trained elementary school teachers turned homeschool moms who are passionate about education. In this interview they trade stories about out-of-the-box teaching ideas, how to survive the stress of homeschooling, and how to practice grace and good self-care.

    51 min

  2. 10/04/2021

    Maureen: Teaching College English during the Pandemic

    Dr. Maureen Gallagher talks about her experiences teaching English at Slippery Rock University. She also reflects on the ups and downs of teaching during the pandemic.

    38 min

  3. 13/03/2021

    Laurel: Honoring the Whole Person, Faculty Development

    Faculty developer Dr. Laurel Willingham-McLain shares insights from her career teaching and caring for teachers. From directing a university center for teaching and learning to consulting one on one with faculty during the pandemic, Laurel talks about adaptation, growth, and valuing people.

    30 min

  4. 27/02/2021

    Rachel & Mike: Teaching high school vs college and some perks of teaching via Zoom

    Your host Rachel becomes the interviewee! In this episode, learn about what it’s like to teach full-time high school, part-time college, and manage both during the pandemic. Podcast sound editor and husband extraordinaire Mike makes an appearance as interviewer.

    23 min

  5. 13/02/2021

    Justin: Teaching Game Design and Starting a Job During the Pandemic

    Justin Fanzo teaches Game Design at Penn State University. Listen in as he shares why he chose the profession, the unique challenges and rewards of teaching game design, and what it was like to start a new position during the pandemic.

    36 min

  6. 30/01/2021

    Mini Episode: Ralph and Teaching Music in a Pandemic

    North Carolina Music teacher Ralph Shoemaker shares his experiences with adapting to the pandemic and reflects on why he pursued a career in music education.

    12 min

  7. 16/01/2021

    Rachel: Project based learning in a pandemic-free bubble

    Rachel Ferguson talks about her experiences working as an elementary school teacher at a private project-based school. She shares her school’s plan for navigating the pandemic face-to-face and remembers the women who inspire her to teach. Editing credits go to my super fabulous husband Mike.

    17 min

  8. 19/12/2020

    Annie: Homeschool and the Magic of Math and Reading

    Annie McCumber, homeschool teacher and mom of four, shares her love for homeschooling, her thoughts on unschooling, and her passion for math and reading.

    32 min
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Dear Teacher is all about celebrating the teachers in our lives. Each episode features an interview with a teacher (K-12 and Higher Ed too) sharing the joys and challenges of the classroom, favorite moments, funny stories, and tips for appreciating the teachers in your own life.

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  • Creator
    Rachel
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rachel
  • Show Website
    Dear Teacher