“i” statement

Hey there, listener! In this episode of "i" statement, I talked about my favorite job to this day, despite being employed in my desired field and at a public, research university, at that. I do like what I do now, and the work I do is rewarding. However, I can't deny the fact that my part-time job that I had during the summer before my senior year of high school, the summer before college, and during the early months of the pandemic was the most rewarding, supportive, and shaping job I have ever had. Attitudes around part-time jobs and experiences that are unrelated to your major or desired career path are often downplayed and deemed insignificant, when in reality, they are often are primitive experiences in working with people, dealing with conflict, completing tasks, and managing many things at once. We should be praising these experiences, not dismissing them. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this episode of "i" statement, I share a few habits that I've developed over the last several months/year that have vastly improved my everyday life. From limiting screen time to eating nourishing food at least twice a day, I hope these habits resonate with you, inspire you, or give you ideas on how to build on the habits that you already have as part of your routine. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode of "i" statement, I discuss popular forms of social media, including Instagram and LinkedIn, and the ways in which they're used in the networking landscape. From talking about the best days to post to the key features of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, this episode all of things career-related when it comes to being active online. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this episode of "i" statement, I talk about how I quit my teaching job only seven months into my contract, accepted a job offer in a different field, moved out of state, and started fresh. A big change like this - well, two big changes, really - can be extremely daunting, but taking a leap of faith can sometimes offer opportunities that you might not have had otherwise. Leaning into a fresh start is key to accepting and embracing the "new," and having a strong support network doesn't hurt, either. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this episode of "i" statement, I discuss my personal journey with fitness and general activity as it connects to food. Throughout my life, I've always been an active person, but the incorporation of more focused fitness into my life combined with my varied food consumption patterns has led me on journey that has taught me many lessons and has helped me to develop important realizations. I'm glad I get to share them with you. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! It's been a while since I've posted an episode, but I'm back with a new one about strategic planning and implementation at my undergraduate alma mater. I dive into my experience as a member of the Strategic Planning Committee, the implications of the college's choices in committee member selection and publication of the plan, and the ways in which I think the college can shift its decisions regarding the creation of the plan and how it is shared with the greater college community. Thanks for listening✨

References:

Bryson, J. M. (2018). Strategic planning for public and nonprofit organizations (Fifth ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Champlain College. (2007, March). Master Plan: A Roadmap for the Future. Retrieved October 18, 2021.

Champlain College 2030 (2021). In Revolutionary. Retrieved from https://revolutionary.champlain.edu/index.php

Hinton, K. E. (2012). Practical guide to strategic planning in higher education. ProQuest Ebook Central https://ebookcentral.proquest.com

Mintzberg, H. (2010). The rise and fall of strategic planning (Sixth ed.). 

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode of "i" statement, I talk about the differences between information contained in an informative news article versus the peer-reviewed research article that's referenced by the news outlet, and the disparities are pretty shocking. It's important to remember that lots of media is sensationalized and inflated, and that as conscious consumers of media and information, it's largely our responsibility to pick through what's fact and what's fabrication. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode of "i" statement, I discuss my educational journey, as a learner toward earning my teaching degree and as a student teacher in a school. I felt this topic was fitting due to my student teaching coming to a close at the end of this week. I reflect on my experiences as a young college student, through my time abroad as an educator and Spanish speaker, to my experiences as a student teacher in a fifth grade classroom and team setting. Here are two important pieces of my educational journey that you can take a look at, if you're interested:

https://sites.google.com/mymail.champlain.edu/angelaasaneducator/home - My website about all things education.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16fmwNYRP5xIM6OgDApJFeF_pPlX84EHSyBxReFFOZYU/edit?usp=sharing - An article I wrote about learning during a pandemic, or as I like to call it, at "Zoom University."

Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this episode of "i" statement, I discuss a phenomenon I have not only run into, but have been experiencing - decision fatigue. I unpack decision fatigue after a little update about how I'm doing, and then I transition in to talking about core principles. Core principles are those central beliefs and values that guide your way of being. We all have them, but we may not have consciously tapped into them yet, and I encourage you to take that leap and unearth your core principles to the surface. Thanks for listening✨

If you would like more information about the work of The Borgen Project, including their efforts to make global poverty a United States foreign policy focus and combat the spread of COVID-19, visit https://borgenproject.org/. 

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I let you all in on my (guilty) pleasures. I try not to label them as "guilty" pleasures, because we shouldn't feel ashamed for liking or engaging in the activities that bring us satisfaction and joy. There's not much to say here - you'll have to listen to find out what some of my pleasures are! Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I read and comment on an article I've written for an online academic journal called Hybrid Pedagogy. In this article, I discuss what my, and many students alike, challenges, concerns, and disquietudes have been regarding learning during the pandemic. Most notably, communication, accessible learning in the digital environment, and mental wellbeing need to be prioritized and/or improved. I know many students can relate to the themes addressed in this episode, and if you're someone who can relate, know I am by your side and am fighting for change every single day. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode of "i" statement, I dive into the concept of "confidence," specifically self-confidence and how I've come to establish and maintain confidence in myself. Although I wasn't always a very confident person, and don't consider myself to be extremely confident now, I've worked diligently to feel self-assured and to trust in myself, and I feel it's important to share that process with all of you. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode of "i" statement, I talk about my recent skiing trip to Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vermont. This beautiful powder day enabled me to exist in my peace and do some reflective thinking, specifically about my first week as a student teacher! I've been building great connections with my students, and an intention of mine in the classroom is to differentiate instruction to make learning accessible for all of my students, as well as introduce issues of equity, inclusion, and belonging into the learning space. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I discuss what makes up a healthy boundary, as well as the importance of setting healthy boundaries in your everyday life. Boundaries are variable, individualized, and have the capacity to change, and identifying a need is the first step to creating a healthy, productive boundary. They are crucial in relationships, so I brought in my partner, Ryan, to discuss how we set boundaries in our own relationship, and we each give examples of boundaries we currently have. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode of "i" statement, I sit down with my partner, Ryan, to chat about how we met, what we study, how we study, what we bond over, how we manage long distance, and what our relationship looks like. He's my best friend and biggest advocate, and I'm really grateful to have such a patient, caring partner in my life. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, as we're about to ring in the new year, I talk about how I've created intentions for 2021 rather than goals, and what this minor shift in wording does for my brain and how I approach what I'm desiring. I also talk about accomplishments and what I've achieved this year, and I wanted to share them with you, because you've been on the majority of this year's journey with me. Taking the time to reflect on what I've done this year and what I hope to see in the future was very transformative and made me feel whole, and I think it might help you feel the same way, too. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode of "i" statement, I address what's been going on at my college (or lack thereof) in terms of communication and informing the student body of important changes happening within and outside of the institution. I address a letter that I, and my fellow peers, constructed and sent to administration that detailed and expressed our concerns. I don't talk about the response we received to that letter, but it was less than ideal in terms of changing the narrative that highlights the agreement of separation in education. As an aspiring higher education leader, I want my college to do better, and I want to be represent and advocate for that "better" one day. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode of "i" statement, I sit down with two good friends of mine, Hunter Baird and Katia Pancorvo, and talk about how one shared experience brought us together in great ways. We all studied abroad together in Granada, Spain, and during this time we spent together recording the podcast, we reminisced about Granada, talked about food (including a super good banana bread recipe!), and our plans for the future. Even though we're all so far apart physically, it was great to be close over the screen. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I tap into my educational, pedagogical side to bring you another episode centered around teaching and learning. I talk about the rhizomatic model of learning and its important place in the classroom today. Informed by the work of Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari, rhizomatic learning is circumstantial, interconnected, and ever-evolving. It is not hierarchical or bound, but rather, it is coming and going. I'm excited to explore this pedagogical lens as I navigate my teaching experiences. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's bonus episode, I discuss the history of podcasting for a final project in one of my classes, and I also talk about what the future of this relatively new form of media might look like. From its conception over 15 years ago to how it has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, podcasting is pretty resilient, and it looks like it can withstand the test of time. I'm so happy to be able to contribute to this media, and I hope you enjoy learning about what I love to do. Thanks for listening✨

Sources referenced in this episode:

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Hey there, listener! In this week's episode of "i" statement, I talk about how I'm navigating the virtual space, as a podcaster and as every other hat I wear. I talk about the challenges of hosting guests virtually, some of the hopes I have for this podcast, how grateful I am for the support I've received, and a bit about the impending end of my final fall semester. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I talk about how, as someone who is almost entirely plant-based, I approach Thanksgiving and other food-centric holidays with my family. I also talk about how I approach these events as someone who has disordered eating and intrusive thoughts about food. Despite my situation and the greater reality we're facing, I'm excited for the holidays and to see my immediate family, and I hope you are, too. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode of "i" statement, I talk about 20 things I've learned in 20 years as my 21st birthday approaches. This was an incredibly reflective experience, and I hope some of the things I've learned can resonate with you. The learning process never ends, so I expect what I've learned and believe to be true for myself to change in the future. Thanks for listening✨

This is the end of Season 1 of "i" statement. Stay tuned for Season 2 - the first episode will be released on Monday, November 16th. 

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I reflect on my time abroad in Spain and dive into "machista culture," a widespread concept and cultural norm throughout Spain that emphasizes male dominance. I unpack that a bit before talking about my hopes to return to Granada one day. I also share an exciting new opportunity I've been granted that I'm excited to share with you all toward the end of the year! Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I talk about how my college is handling the lack of spring break in 2021 and how it's definitely been a challenging conversation to be a part of. I also talk about how to maintain balance & sanity in a classroom environment, as well as how teachers I look up to handle and combat the "race against the clock." If you're an educator, you'll love this one. Thanks for listening ✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I give a little life update as I've been navigating graduate school applications and my new placement in a wonderful middle school. I also give four tips for getting all of your work done in a timely fashion and managing your time effectively. These tips won't work for everyone, but they can be adopted to meet individual needs with ease. Thanks for listening ✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, my best friend and most favorite gal, Vanessa, joins me for a chat & game of We're Not Really Strangers. This game is all about building meaningful relationships and tapping into emotional vulnerability, and we absolutely love this game and wanted to share it with others. Vanessa is a ray of sunshine and a tremendous intellectual, and I'm so grateful to have her in my life and on my podcast! Thanks for listening ✨

Hey there, listener! In this episode of "i" statement, I respond to a class assignment that asked me to describe my gut reactions to a podcast episode of This American Life titled, "Is It Working?" I talk about classroom discipline and how our education system is currently flawed and does not meet the needs of every student. As a future educator, I plan to learn from my experiences and remember whether I'm disciplining my students for power or for purpose. Thanks for listening ✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I give a bit of a life update - I'm back in a school with some amazing kiddos! I also talk about apology of action and what it can mean for our interactions with not only young children, but with adults as well. Despite some echoey audio and a shortened episode, I think this concept can resonate with many of us. Thanks for listening ✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I bring my sister in to talk about social media use, the college application process, team sports, and some more fun content! We laugh a lot and have some fun, which we don't often get to do, seeing as we live four hours away from each other. She's a great gal, and she was a treat to have on my podcast! Thanks for listening ✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I mourn the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Justice, who passed away on September 18th, 2020. Inspired by her advocacy and pursuit of justice, I then discuss an inequity issue I've been dealing with in one of my classes, and I hope to convey how important it is to not only use your voice, but be comfortable with what it has to say. Thanks for listening. ✨

Hey there, listener! In today's episode, I talk about my experience as a perfectionist and how it's utterly painful to be asked the question, "Where do you see yourself in 'x' amount of years?" I also talk about how important it is to check in on your high-achieving friends and to be a present learner throughout the course of your life. Thanks for listening. ✨

Hey there, listener! This week, I talk about how to capture a satisfying study abroad experience in and around your host city. When I studied abroad, my experience was cut short due to COVID-19. However, the world of study abroad will make its return, and although it might look a bit different from what we're used to, there are still ways to make the most of it! Thanks for listening. ✨

*This content was posted for CEA (Cultural Experiences Abroad) in cooperation with the Alumni Ambassador program.*

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I talk about ultra-independence as a trauma response. I know, that might not be what you were expecting from the title, but it's a topic that resonates with me so much. I also touch on how we can enter spaces with trauma-informed mindsets, as we really don't know what baggage folx are carrying. I hope you find this, at the very least, a little bit helpful. Thanks for listening. ✨

*CW: This episode discusses topics related to trauma and eating disorders.*

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode of "i" statement, I talk about professionalism and how it relates to the concept of personal branding - but I mainly drag it for being colonialist, dated, and discriminatory. I also talk about having a "whatever" attitude and how I'm positively shifting my mindset toward the things I can control. 

I really like to talk, and I hope you like to listen. ✨

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Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I talk about something I've been researching for months now - personal branding. I talk about how the information I've found has caused me to rethink my preexisting schema surrounding personal branding, and I challenge you to rethink yours, too. I also talk about ways in which I've regulated my social media use and how it's been a healthy change for me. And, I mention Edible Arrangements early on. You'll just have to tune in to find out why. Thanks for listening. ✨

Hey there, listener! Bet you weren't expecting an episode from me today - and that's just the point. This episode is supposed to be a bonus, special episode where I get a bit more personal and juicy. I hope this helps you get to know me a bit better, and maybe I'm not as "out there" as I think. Thanks for listening. ✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I talk about a pretty controversial topic, and I couldn't help but title the episode after it instead of an "I" statement. Come along with me to address not only that topic, but also hear about my new and well-loved skincare routine, my thoughts on those who struggle to communicate, and leadership right now. Thank you for listening. ✨