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Are you a teacher wanting more support in your teaching career? Then this is the place for you! Listen anytime, learn and become your best teacher self by diving into all things teaching. 

  1. Oct 19

    #222: Physical Safety isn't the only thing to think about in schools with Coach Ed Bradley

    Due to gun violence in the US, it's understandable that schools are focused on physical safety. On today's episode, Coach Ed Bradley discusses his desire to bring emotional and psychological safety into schools as priority as well.  Coach Ed Bradley is a retired educator and coach with more than 20 years of experience and the co-founder and co-owner of Powerful Minds Counseling. He is a best-selling author, educational consultant, motivational speaker, certified life coach, and Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor who provides training that helps educators recognize, respond to, and connect young people experiencing mental health challenges with appropriate support. Through Powerful Minds Counseling and the Empowered Minds Collaborative, he works to strengthen school culture, support educator well-being, and help schools see the person before the behavior.  3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Because Coach Ed knew a student really well, he was able to get him the counseling he needed and saved him life. He was planning to take his life over break.Knowing your students psychologically and emotionally can help prevent them from harming themselves and one anotherIt's important you address concerns rather than keeping it to yourself and thinking you can help on your own. CONNECT WITH COACH ED: https://www.coachedbradley.comhttps://www.empoweredmindsonline.orghttps://www.powerfulmindscounseling.netSupport the show

  2. Oct 12

    #221: The REAL Reason Your Classroom Feels Chaotic

    Your classroom most likely feels chaotic because of a lack of systems or a lack of clarity around the systems you do have.  Systems are the processes in which you do something inside of your classroom and the lack of systems is usually the reason the classroom feels chaotic. So let’s talk about the different systems you can implement into your classroom in the next 24 hours that could support you and create a sense of calm.  We dive into 3 systems you can take with you and implement into your daily routine: Morning RoutinePost Lunch and Recess RoutineTransitionsIt’s important that we develop these systems at the start of the school year in order to set us up for success and set up the classroom as a place of learning. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Rooted: 3 Days of Building Classroom Foundations. A live 3-day Zoom workshop for new and student teachers, October 19-21 at 7pm ET (It was POSTPONED). Replays included. Only $9!MORE FROM ADVA: Follow Adva on Instagram Follow Adva on LinkedIn

  3. Oct 5

    #220: How I handled behaviors differently after 3 years out of the classroom

    Right now, you're probably reacting to every behavior that pops up. You feel like you're constantly putting out fires and never actually getting to teach. This isn't what you signed up for. That's why, today's episode is giving teachers the 3 shifts that completely changed the way I handle behavior after my first year of teaching and three years in early intervention. * Shift #1: It's not about control. It's about predictability and connection. * Shift #2: A circle time that fits little ones (7 minutes, MAX) * Shift #3: Routines over academics Here's my challenge for you this week: Grab a piece of paper and draw a line down the middle. Write "Behaviors" on one side and "My Response" on the other. List the behaviors you're seeing (and the ones you know might come up), then plan how you'll respond to each one. Behavior is communication. When you plan ahead, the chaos gets quieter. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Rooted: 3 Days of Building Classroom Foundations. A live 3-day Zoom workshop for new and student teachers, October 12-14 at 7pm ET. Replays included. Only $9!From College to Classroom [Adva's book]MORE FROM ADVA: Follow Adva on Instagram Follow Adva on LinkedIn

  4. Sep 28

    #219: The Honeymoon Is Over: 3 Systems to Put in Place Before October

    This is when things start to really show up for teachers. This is also when teaching can start to feel HARD and you question if you'll even make it through. That's why, today's episode is giving teachers 3 systems they can start to implement before October to minimize that stress and chaos. System #1: A predictable arrival routineSystem #2: Transitions that do the work for youSystem #3: Your end-of-day shutdownHere's my challenge for you this week: Don't try to implement all 3. Pick ONE. The one that would make the biggest difference in your classroom right now. Start there. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Rooted: 3 Days of Building Classroom Foundations [a 3-day workshop for new teachers]MORE FROM ADVA: Follow Adva on Instagram @coachforteachersFollow Adva on LinkedIn Support the show

  5. Sep 21

    #218: The Gap Between Knowing & Doing in Early Childhood with Dr. Cheryl Hovey

    If you've ever been to a professional development workshop, wanted to take something specific into your classroom but then either weren't supported in that endeavor or not knowing how to implement it... you're in the right place. Dr. Cheryl Hovey is an early childhood educator, consultant, and national presenter with more than 30 years of experience in the field. Her work focuses on infant and toddler development, temperament, resilience, and leadership, bringing research and real-world practice together with humor, honesty, and strategies educators can actually use. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Support from admin is critical to be able to fill the gap between knowing and doing in an early childhood classroom.Having a strong foundation is KEY for you to be the educator that's meeting expectations each day.Children develop in time, not on time.CONNECT WITH DR. CHERYL: https://www.ezed2go.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ezed2go

  6. Sep 14

    #217: Finding Your Growth Path in ECE with Coach Rae

    In today's podcast episode, I got to talk to Coach Rae -- an established coach and mentor in the early education sector. She supports teachers via her Hey, Coach Rae Educational venture, promoting the importance of collaboration among staff and understanding the efficacy of quality systems. Coach Rae and I have similar stories in their growth paths in our journeys as early childhood educators. This episode is all about taking the risk if you feel it's time for you to grow beyond the position you're currently in.  3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: The path to growth in education doesn't necessarily end with you in administration.Purpose is something you discover and something that you buildWhen you experience fear in doing pursuing something new within education, don't let that stop you.CONNECT WITH COACH RAE: Instagramhttps://www.heycoachrae.com

  7. Sep 7

    #216: Building Trust Through Parent Communication

    In conversation with new teachers, the anxiety around parent communication comes up often. In this episode, we dive into: Setting the foundation for parent communicationDelivering "bad" news to parents and a preferred method of communication3 strategies to help you navigate parent communication Importance of setting boundaries in communicating with parentsRESOURCES MENTIONED: Built to Last: Classroom Foundations for Teachers [grab those scripts!]MORE FROM ADVA: Follow Adva on Instagram @coachforteachersFollow Adva on LinkedIn

  8. Aug 31

    #215: Building the Foundation for a Successful School Year

    If you were building a house, you'd want to build it on a solid foundation. So why are new teachers expected to build their teaching careers on a rocky foundation?Part of new teachers building a solid foundation requires them to be provided with mentorship and in-class support.  It's why I wrote my book, From College to Classroom. And it's why I'm launching my course, Built to Last: Classroom Foundations for Teachers. Building a solid foundation doesn’t come from learning as you go, although you could try that. It comes from investing in your knowledge and learning from those who have done this before.  RESOURCES MENTIONED: Get the book!Built to Last: Classroom Foundations for Teachers [Course Waitlist]MORE FROM ADVA: Follow Adva on Instagram @coachforteachersFollow Adva on LinkedIn

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  • Creator
    Adva
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    222
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