The Hotmess Teaching Show

What NOT to do this school year 

In this episode, I share my top 3 suggestions of What NOT to do this school year. 

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In this episode we discuss Spring Break and finding freedom from teacher guilt. Teacher guilt is a real thing and I've dealt with it more times than I can count. Let me know your thoughts on today's podcast.

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Trigger Warning - Violence is discussed 

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Today we discuss the substitute Teacher who was hit in face with a chair by students.  This is a very disturbing incident.

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Today were discussing Culturally Competent Teaching with Patricia Cerqueira Seidler. She challenges us to dig deeper when thinking about culture.  We also discuss power dynamics in school districts. You can find her on Instagram @patricia_anotherway . 

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Today we are discussing how Black mothers in Arizona launched their own microschools with focus on personalized learning, ending school to prison pipeline. 

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Today we are discussing how Oklahoma colleges suspend education programs for upcoming semester. 

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Today were discussing how a School in central Texas is asking parents to sub. 

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I spoke with Candace @ambitious_girl18 about racial trauma in the classroom, teaching during a pandemic, and about how her school district in Minnesota is getting things right! Join us for this candid conversation that you don't want to miss. 

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Today we speak to a teacher who's was a first year teacher during pandemic. When the pandemic started it was her first year of teaching. Listen as we discuss how she navigated this unique set of cirmstances. 

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Parent Choice in Arrizona 

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Today I'm talking to a teacher from the upstate of South Carolina. She's discussing her pandemic teaching experince. We discuss alot of different things from politicians to parents angry over masks mandates. Give this eposide a listen. This is an eposide you don't want to miss. 

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Today we have a speical guest on the podcast. Patrick Bennett is a professor in the midlands area of South Carolina. He's bring a fresh prespective about what pandemic teaching looks like in higer education. 

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Why I left Teaching 

In today's eposiode we're discussing Why I left Teaching. It was a hard choice to make, but at this time it was the best choice for me and my family. I don't wish all teachers would leave. Instead, I envision a future where educators are treated with the dignity and respect we deserve. 

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Do you remember your why? 

My hope is that after listening to today's episode you might remember your own why.   I think it's something we should revisit often especially when we go through a rough year of teaching.

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Welcome to the Hotmess Teaching show! I'm your host Danielle Alanna. Here on the podcast will be talking all things education. We will discuss the good, the bad, the ugly things about public education, and every Hotmess moment in between.

In today's episode we are discussing My Teaching Identity Crisis.. I'm sharing with you guys some of my big takeaways and tips if you're dealing with this as well. 

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