Educators Unplugged

Dr. April Zawlocki

Bridging the gap between the books and real life! This podcast is for all teachers, including those who are just starting to think about the profession! There is so much to learn outside of the classroom! Come listen to the real dish on life as a teacher.

Episódios

  1. 21/03/2024

    Meet the Expert: Culturally Relevant Teaching and Learning Standards

    Keisha Rembert joins the podcast to discuss her education journey, which has led her to assist with the development of the Culturally Relevant Teaching and Learning Standards for the state of Illinois. Take a listen!

  2. 12/03/2024

    Teacher Licensure in North Dakota Comes to Illinois

    Join me to listen as Dr. Allen Burgad, Dean of Education at Valley City State University (VCSU) in North Dakota, shares his experiences as an educator. College of DuPage has many Bachelor Degree Completion Programs with VCSU that allow students to complete their degree and obtain Illinois licensure without ever leaving Illinois! Check out more about the programs here, or contact April Zawlocki, zawlockia@cod.edu for more information.

  3. 22/02/2024

    Caribbean Literature Epiphany

    Listen as Tim Henningsen, College of DuPage English faculty member, recounts his path to becoming a college professor. He will also share his experience working with Dual Credit as the Dual Credit Faculty Liaison for College of DuPage.

  4. 08/02/2024

    Music Teacher to Professor

    Listen as Karen Ladendorf, Associate Professor of Education at College of DuPage, shares her journey to becoming a teacher. You don't want to miss her tips for teachers! Take a listen!

  5. 25/01/2024

    Become a STEM Teacher!

    Take a listen to learn about opportunities for scholarships to become a high school STEM teacher. Dr. Theresa Robinson, from Elmhurst University, is the guest on this episode, and she will dig into the NOYCE scholarship offered through the COD-Elmhurst partnership, as well as what it means to become a STEM educator. Contact April Zawlocki (zawlockia@cod.edu) if you are interested in becoming a STEM teacher!

  6. 14/12/2023

    A Winding Path to TEE

    Listen as Matt Zawlocki shares his experience navigating the world of education from college to the classroom as a high school Technology and Engineering Educator. Matt has been teaching for nearly 20 years and is sharing some of his best advice in this episode! Learn learn more about becoming a TEE teacher, click here!

  7. 30/11/2023

    Shop Talk with Don Whitman

    Join me as I discuss becoming an educator with Don Whitman, a 25-year educator and President of the Technology Education Association of Illinois (TEAI). If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a TEE teacher, please see this link! You can also learn more about becoming a teacher at COD by visiting our website.

  8. 16/11/2023

    Pre-Service TEE Teacher Spotlight: Kenji Balderas Soto

    Listen as Kenji Balderas Soto, a pre-service TEE teacher, speaks to his journey to become an educator. Kenji attended College of DuPage and then transferred to Illinois State University to study TEE. For more information on becoming a Technology and Engineering Education teacher here. You can also check out the state-wide campaign to promote TEE on Instagram @teach_tee_il

  9. 02/11/2023

    Promoting Your TEE Program

    Listen to Mark Smith from Reed Custer High School as he describes how he promotes his Technology and Engineering Education (TEE) Program. He will tell you how he has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to get equipment, materials, and more for his students! Check out Mark Smith on Instagram! Interested in teaching TEE? Find out more information here!

  10. Trailer da temporada 1

    Episode Zero: Educators Unplugged

    Welcome to Educators Unplugged! Take a listen to this episode where I tell you a little bit about myself and why I'm starting this podcast.

Trailer

Sobre

Bridging the gap between the books and real life! This podcast is for all teachers, including those who are just starting to think about the profession! There is so much to learn outside of the classroom! Come listen to the real dish on life as a teacher.

Informações

  • Criado por
    Dr. April Zawlocki
  • Anos de atividade
    2023 - 2024
  • Episódios
    10
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Educators Unplugged
  • Site do podcast
    Educators Unplugged