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The season ends on a high note as proactive consultants Joe Truss and Shane Safir walk us through the dynamic initiative of dissolving white supremacy culture in schools. All ears to discover the value of fostering students through an anti-racist education and help shape a brighter future. Tune into this finale episode!

Key takeaways to listen for

• Why a shifted mentality should begin with adults and educators
• The essence of self-reflection in teaching racial equity
• Microscale plans on reformed policy implementation
• How to apply the initiative on a personal level
• Helpful advice on pursuing anti-racism learning beyond the school setting

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Culinary Arts educator and Union Official Sara Devine drops the mic in this episode as she highlights her knowledge beyond the kitchen with excellent and practical techniques in mentoring and personal development. Get a grip on the value of collaboration with colleagues, self-assessment, and the preparation of leaving employment with a flavorful perspective!

Key takeaways to listen for

• Fears and fulfillments of students on their first attempt at cooking
• The best strategy to kickoff a learner-teacher connection
• What are the duties of a Bargaining Representative?
• An encouraging outlook on retirement
• Helpful guide to having a stable and comfortable post-career life

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Want to get access to helpful information on making your college dream a reality? Joyce Lynn joins us on today’s episode to share her experience in the school-to-career department, tips on getting access to resources, and thoughts about achieving your goals. Join us!

Key takeaways to listen for

• What does a college career financial aid provider do?
• Roadblocks and challenges of first-generation students whose parents never went to college
• The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on current financial aid applications
• The best part about being a college career provider of financial assistance
• How can the college center help students learn about their college financial aid resources?

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Starting her teaching career subbing and working with moderate to severe students' special needs, Angelica Alvarez joins us in this episode. We talk about building a positive environment for students, embracing inclusivity in the classroom, and promoting more life skills-focused classes. Tune in!

Key takeaways to listen for

• Techniques for building relationships with students and teacher peers
• How to construct the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Curriculum to teaching particular subjects
• The beauty of encouraging laughter in classes
• The best lesson taught in History
• Insights and ways of growth through continuous professional development

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Library media technician Anna Lapid joins us on this episode to talk about her work and the 101s of research. Listen in as she delves into the hows of helping kids organize and synthesize their ideas, better ways of doing research, and utilizing your school’s librarian in navigating through extended essays. Don’t miss out! 

Key takeaways to listen for 

• The value of being a library media technician 
• Effective ways to do research better 
• What does an IB extended essay advisor do? 
• Helpful tools and databases for research 
• Techniques for teachers to guide students in doing research 

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A real estate property manager turned health teacher Theresa Colangelo chats with us for an inspiring episode to tackle non-traditional societal topics necessary for the classroom. Join us in this conversation and learn how you can push boundaries to combat the world’s social problems.

Key takeaways to listen for

• Why the teenage brain acts as such and the importance of community building
• Topics on social awareness, gender identity, and stress prevention
• Helpful techniques on how to teach sex education
• Effective ways to deliver the learning for a challenging curriculum

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Such an honor to have Wellness Counselor and Psychotherapist Truc Nguyen join us on this eye-opening episode to talk about the necessary steps to stand up against racism, create a safer environment that promotes self-love, and plant seeds to eliminate biases. It's time to heighten education on laser-focused inclusion on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. You certainly want to listen to this! 

Key takeaways to listen for 

• Techniques on how to build boundaries around helping people 
• The impact of building a culture of belongingness in schools and for children 
• Critical steps to help kids embrace themselves regardless of gender 
• What can teachers do to show support for inclusion? 
• An integrated approach to promote gender, race, and class openness in schools 

*Update: The drag show has indeed been canceled for this spring, but I hope it makes a comeback! 

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In the academe, collaborating with co-educators, teaching the value of practical life skills, and making genuine connections with students are all valuable to make learning successful.  SPED teacher Vasilis Rousseas reveals golden nuggets about his field of expertise. Plus, a bonus reminder to help you build better emotional intelligence that you don’t want to miss!

Key takeaways to listen for

• The best thing about being a SPED teacher
• What are the common challenges that one encounters as a SPED teacher?
• Helpful tips to stay right on schedule
• Techniques for effective teacher-to-teacher communication
• Preview vs Review in directed studies

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Joining us today is high school Math teacher, Anneke Castro Vonk, who shares her teaching journey which started with an overseas acclimation experience that turned into a whole new mission of creating a learning environment through positive reinforcement, especially for non-English speakers. You are going to love this!

Key takeaways to listen for

• The Capuchino Environmental Club backstory
• Techniques on how to deliver the learning to English-language Learners (ELL) students effectively
• How to help kids overcome the fear of getting out of their comfort zone
• The essence of being able to express one’s self in their own primary language
• Process of moving non-English speaking students to mainstream classes

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It’s so inspiring to chat with Justin Cottrell, who is not only a Health class teacher but is also a force when it comes to innovation. In this episode, he dropped the mic about the importance of engaging with kids through technology, tailor fitting the delivery of the learning, redefining the mode of grading students, and discovering the purpose of being a mentor. Be ready to have aha moments!

Key takeaways to listen for

• The value of creating an environment for innovative teaching
• Impact of grading standards and practices to measure students’ knowledge
• Recommendations on putting structures on re-takes and skill-building
• Non-traditional vehicles to help kids learn in an academic setting
• Reasons why students struggle

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Togetherness is the lesson for the day. Kristen Tucker, an integrated science teacher, chats with us about excellent advice for people thinking about joining a teachers' association, natural science in the International Baccalaureate® (IB) world, and the importance of inclusivity when going through change and transformation. This one’s more than just your typical episode, so tune in!

Key takeaways to listen for

• What is ELD Science?
• Tips on how to build a positive community in science classes
• Factors that helped with Capuchino’s positive International Baccalaureate® (IB) transformation
• Differences between IB and non-IB school programs

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Capuchino Mustangs football coach and SPED teacher Jay Oca talks about the importance of learning about your student, their style, their strengths, their weaknesses, their background, and more importantly, their potential. Academically, these deeper dives can lead to more effective teaching strategies for every learner in your class. Don’t miss this!

Key Takeaways From This Episode

• Importance of strong classroom management skills among educators
• Understanding the biggest differentiators to support the learning needs of students with disability
• The benefits of tailoring communication styles based on diverse types of learners
• Tips and techniques for balancing parental-school duties

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It’s such an honor to chat with Rachel Panagiotopoulos, a world language instructor and an exceptional teacher who uses relevant means to connect with students and make education more meaningful. Stay tuned to this episode as we delve deeper into the world of music and the importance of having a growth mindset.

Key takeaways to listen for

• Unique tips that can help in learning Spanish or any language
• The significant role of music in engaging with students
• Suggested projects and tips to keep routines structured
• Best lessons on being an effective educator
• Ways to incentivize and motivate students

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In this week's episode Stacy Kratochvil interviews English & AVID teacher, Allen Manalo! Mr. Manalo is well liked by students and connects with them through his love for the Golden State Warriors, tea and music. Learn more about his favorite AVID strategy, what brought him to Capuchino and the best "mic-dropping" teacher advice he's ever been given.

In this episode Stacy Kratochvil interviews Capuchino H.S. English Teacher, Dan Connelly. Learn what Dan would have done if he didn't become a teacher, his favorite analogies and how he inspires his students to be good humans.