Teaching Untangled

Jennifer Serrao

Teaching Untangled is a podcast to help you untangle some of education’s trickiest questions and most daunting challenges.

Episodes

  1. JAN 28

    Adverse Childhood Experiences

    Today we explore why some students may not come to school ready to learn. Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences put children and adults at risk for serious medical concerns. Dr. Harris shares 6 ways to mitigate the harm of ACEs in her book The Deepest Well. https://www.nadineburkeharris.com/ ACE questionnaire https://www.acesaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ACE-Questionnaire-for-Adults-Identified-English-rev.7.26.22.pdf

    9 min

  2. JAN 26

    Autistic Classroom Teacher Interview- Carli Dovidio

    This special interview features Carli Dovidio, an Autistic Classroom teacher. She supports five limited and non-verbal students in her classroom each day as an Intermediate Unit employee. She shares her experience and wisdom working in Special Education. She discusses students needs, using creativity to meet goals, and having compassion for her students. She also shares insights on working collaboratively with other staff.

    42 min

  3. 11/09/2025

    Projects and Poetry

    Taylor Mali gives us insight about projects impact on students and families in his beautiful poem Tony Steinberg Brave Seventh Grade Warrior. Try a project to create authentic experiences and excitement in your classroom.

    7 min

  4. 09/09/2025

    Teaching Untangled- Reading the Room

    How do you find out about your students? You need to learn their stories, strengths, and opportunities for growth in order to effectively leverage your time with them.

    9 min

  5. 09/01/2025

    5 Minute Book Talk- Can I Play Too?

    This week’s 5 minute book talk is on Can I Play Too by Mo Willems.

    3 min

  6. 09/01/2025

    5 Minute Book Talk- Because of Mr. Terupt

    This week's book talk is on the book Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea.

    3 min

  7. 08/10/2025

    Disney Tricks for Your Classroom

    Learn a few tricks we can use from Disney World to make our classrooms magical.

    7 min

  8. 07/30/2025

    Back to School

    This episode is to start your wheels turning towards the new school year.

    9 min

  9. 07/22/2025

    5 Minute Book Talk- Maniac Magee

    This week's book talk is on the book that inspired the title of this podcast, Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli.

    3 min

  10. 07/22/2025

    Leadership and Dare to Lead- What do you value?

    List of Values https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/

    8 min

  11. 07/04/2025

    Introduction to Teaching Untangled

    This is a podcast to help you untangle some of education’s trickiest questions and daunting challenges. Each week I will bring you a new tidbit about what I am currently working on and how it can help your teaching.  Be Kind, Be Honest, Be Brave!

    3 min
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About

Teaching Untangled is a podcast to help you untangle some of education’s trickiest questions and most daunting challenges.

Information

  • Creator
    Jennifer Serrao
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jennifer Serrao
  • Show Website
    Teaching Untangled