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PCTA FYRE Podcast Brennen Pickett
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Incredibly B A S E D and Millennial Co-Chairs of the Florida’s Young Remarkable Educators, Brennen and Philip, discuss ways to organize, communicate news, and encourage their colleagues to join and get involved with their local union. Solidarity is fine and all, but it’s more about the friends they make along the way. Email us at pctafyrepod@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pctafyre/support
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Tales from the Legislature: FYRE Goes to Tally!
We're joined by fellow FYRE activists Emily Griest and Heather Fox to talk about their recent lobbying efforts in Tallahassee. During our conversation, we hear some funny stories while questioning the importance of the teacher's voice while the legislature is in session.
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FYRE Reviews: Lean on Me
On this episode of the podcast, the gang takes on the role of film critics to analyze "Lean on Me," starring Morgan Freeman, exploring its message on the career of teaching and the underappreciation of educators in late-stage capitalist society. Join us as we make some laughs, gaffes, oopsies and daisies while losing our minds to this 1980s classic. This one's for you, Gen X.
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State of the Union: January 2024
Happy New Year, everyone!
Philip and Brennen are joined by PCTA President Lee Bryant and Executive Director Lindsey Blankenbaker for another important update regarding union leadership, union recertification, and our collaboration with the Common Good Campaign.
The state of our union is stronger than ever as we enter 2024.
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Everybody's Naughty, No Nice.
Brennen and Philip meet with two fellow executive board members, Paula Stephens and Tracey McConnell, to discuss behavior problems and discipline procedures that happen in the Pinellas County School District.
During the discussion, we look at behavior issues as they apply to K-12 students, talk about why it is overwhelming to instructional and administrative staff on school sites, and reflect on how parents can help intervening with their children.
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State of the Union: November 2023
On this State of the Union, Brennen and Lee discuss some critical action steps all members and nonmembers need to follow through to save the PCTA from decertifying in January.
In what may seem like another doomsday message is actually some really great news about our union's plan to remain active all the way throughout this next school year.
We're not going anywhere. Tune in to find out how you can help us make this happen!
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Jeff Mann on Americonned: Exposing Economic Inequality and the Role of Unionism
In this episode, we interview executive producer Jeff Mann about the inspiration behind his latest documentary, "Americonned": a "David vs. Goliath story" that pits the working class against corporate giants.
During our discussion, we reflect on the documentary's relevance in regard to recurring inequality and inflation plaguing the country, significant movements of the past that have led us to this point, and how the role of unions might help into play a part in the possible solution.
You can stream Americonned on all major platforms. For more information on the documentary, visit www.americonned.com
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Customer Reviews
Great podcast!
It’s been hard to keep up with everything going on in the news in Florida lately. This show keeps me in the loop while making me laugh. Excellent insights into what it’s like to be a teacher, and the unbelievable things happening at school board meetings. The speakers are always smart, passionate, and insightful.
This show is BASTE
A former Pinellas County School Board member told me about this podcast and I’m so glad she did! I’m listening in Northern Virginia where our Union is working hard to bring Collective Bargaining to employees. I love this podcast and find myself laughing and learning. Real talk from real educators.
My Based Award
Direct from the Teacher’s Lounge to your favorite listening device, the PCTA fyre podcast gives you an inside look at the day to day issues facing our teachers. This is voice rising from the abyss for perhaps the most misunderstood, misperceived, inappropriately maligned, and disrespected profession - listen to what they have to say. Let’s empower these champions of knowledge with our support.