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Talks With Tia

Talks With Tia

By Rachael McDonald

🗣🚸Talks with me, Rachael McDonald, about children, 👶🏼👧🏽their development, issues affecting teachers and ways to support educators in and beyond the local educational landscape. 🇯🇲
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You Don’t Have To Dread To Be Rasta

Talks With Tia Jun 22, 2023

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You Don’t Have To Dread To Be Rasta

You Don’t Have To Dread To Be Rasta

Where I was, what I was doing and your reminder that “you don’t have to dread to be Rasta.” Start where you are, with what you have. But just remember to start.
Jun 22, 202314:12
Earth A Run Red

Earth A Run Red

Acknowledging the harsh realities that we’ve seen in this the 2022-2023 school year as dread(full) bcan become the foundation on which we move forward with the idea of a better world for all. Take a listen!
Jun 06, 202310:19
Reflecting on the SDGs

Reflecting on the SDGs

The time is now for you to be aware of what the Sustainable Development Goals are and for you to introduce them to your students. Hear my thoughts on my journey so far …
Oct 28, 202216:50
Teachers rock it when they are…

Teachers rock it when they are…

In this episode I acknowledge that teachers are at the core of #TransformingEducation and offer their thoughts and my ideas, activities and experiences in creating environments that teachers want.
Oct 21, 202216:50
Mid Term = Reflections

Mid Term = Reflections

Happy Mid Term! This is the perfect time to redirect our energies and understandings towards a Growth Mindset. Take a listen and talk to me.
Oct 14, 202208:51
Student Realities 1

Student Realities 1

Perspective is everything. In this episode I share insight about how our recent bad weather has affected two students and of course reiterate the importance of educators PAYING ATTENTION to what is in front of them.
Oct 07, 202211:57
September Wrap Up

September Wrap Up

My thoughts on the first few weeks of the new school year in Jamaica. Loss, disruptions to learning, climate anxiety and the need for inclusive conversations.
Sep 28, 202213:03
Culture is everything

Culture is everything

Culture … our educational culture … has shown us many harsh realities and in so doing can move us towards real action.
Sep 02, 202213:23
Happy Back To School

Happy Back To School

My former colleague used to say when I extended wishes of a good morning, “what’s so bloody good about it?” Many stakeholders in education are sharing her sentiments in light of teacher shortages and the seeming 💩 show that the current landscape is. But remember the soft skills… show up and show off (not in a vulgar way but in your own way).
Aug 26, 202208:13
Finishing the school year with FUN

Finishing the school year with FUN

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Take a listen for tips on being in an optimal state of mind and finishing the academic year strong 💪🏽
May 13, 202208:42
Out To ... Sea

Out To ... Sea

A chat with Rayon Carruthers, founder and chairman of Oceans For Everyone Incorporated about his commitment to taking Jamaican children out to the sea and the vast opportunities that exist from this.
May 02, 202239:28
Pinterest Perfect Earth Day Activities

Pinterest Perfect Earth Day Activities

In this very short episode I rant (unapologetically) about the perfectly curated Pinterest perfect Earth Day Activities that were all over social media. SMH. Le sigh.
Apr 23, 202206:50
WIFLE

WIFLE

An acronym for What I Feel Like Expressing (a tool you can use too). Take a listen as I share what what I’ve been up to for the last few months and why it can’t be business as usual moving forward with our children and in education.
Apr 18, 202214:57
World Teachers’ Day (WTD)
Oct 05, 202104:13
Conversations with Principal, Suelyn Ward Brown

Conversations with Principal, Suelyn Ward Brown

Suelyn is the Principal of the Jamaica China Goodwill Infant School located in Olympic Gardens, St. Andrew. In this episode she shares insight on community engagement as critical to school success and child development. Enjoy!
Jul 02, 202137:55
Acknowledge A Teacher

Acknowledge A Teacher

End the school year by supporting, cheering on, “bigging up,” honouring and thanking a teacher today.
Jun 19, 202104:51
STEAMing Conversations with Godiva Golding
Apr 09, 202139:12
What Matters?

What Matters?

Are we really preparing our children for the future? Or is it a return to the idea of business as usual? Now is the time to talk about what schools should teach.
Mar 29, 202105:35
From Boardhouse to Own House

From Boardhouse to Own House

The Renee Barrett story of conquering fear through her journey as a teacher in Jamaica, then onto Oman, and now in Kuwait.
Mar 18, 202140:06
PARTICIPATING with Kerensa Smith

PARTICIPATING with Kerensa Smith

Jamaican educator, Kerensa Smith, shares her journey in education as she PARTICIPATES in FarmVille, Virginia
Jan 26, 202141:05
Embracing Our (Jamaican) Culture

Embracing Our (Jamaican) Culture

Talks with Jean Marie Hawthorn, educator, mummy & author. Jean shares the story behind her writing the books “Jamaica In My Tummy” & “My Toilet Is Bigger Than Yours” along with simple advice for teachers.
Jan 20, 202135:29
Access to Education

Access to Education

In honour of Human Rights Day. How will we bridge the inequality gap that has widened since the pandemic?
Dec 11, 202003:25
Measuring what matters

Measuring what matters

Reflections on assessments.
Nov 12, 202004:29
Endings

Endings

It’s the end of Halloween, the pumpkin spice latte, another lunar cycle & hopefully 4 years of terrible leadership in the US. It’s the perfect time to reflect on how you end topics, units and situations in your classroom.
Nov 06, 202003:44
One. Thing. At. A. Time.

One. Thing. At. A. Time.

Children sometimes get lost in the moment when they’re at play. Let’s learn from them and make mindfulness matter more.
Oct 29, 202004:04
A bit on PLAY

A bit on PLAY

A little insight into why children should be playing NOW.
Oct 16, 202004:25
My Re-introduction

My Re-introduction

My career so far & in a nutshell.
Sep 02, 202001:25:14
Back To School Safely?!

Back To School Safely?!

A conversation with paediatrician, Lisa Franklin Banton on Back To School and what matters in these COVID-19 times.
Aug 17, 202040:07
International Podcast Day 2019

International Podcast Day 2019

Here’s a sneak peek into conversations with a few kids at our school in Kingston, Jamaica.
Oct 01, 201916:18
Autism Awareness

Autism Awareness

What is it? What are some red flags & signs? What to expect?
Mar 29, 201926:17
Still "PEP" Talking with Chief Education Officer.

Still "PEP" Talking with Chief Education Officer.

Still talking about the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) with Dr Grace McLean, Chief Education Officer, who shares last minute details and the Ministry of Education, Youth & Information's game plan and suggestions for tackling the upcoming tests.
Feb 02, 201942:50
Summer Slide with Rebecca Tortello

Summer Slide with Rebecca Tortello

Throwback to a podcast we did at the end of Summer 2018
Jan 25, 201922:33
Talking Play

Talking Play

Talking play with Lisa Murphy aka The Ooey Gooey Lady. January 2019
Jan 25, 201932:22
Insight into Behaviour: Triggers & Needs

Insight into Behaviour: Triggers & Needs

Talks with Fundaciones’ Varied Needs Coordinator, Krystin Fullwood on “red flag” behaviour in children
Oct 07, 201827:49
Pep Talk 102 w/ Dr Grace McLean

Pep Talk 102 w/ Dr Grace McLean

Talks with the Chief Education Officer, Dr Grace McLean, about PEP.
Aug 08, 201834:52
Pep Talk 101

Pep Talk 101

Talks with Brittany Singh Williams about the Primary Exit Profile
Jul 09, 201825:20
Talks With Tia Teaser

Talks With Tia Teaser

Teaser. Coming Soon. Stay Tuned.
Jul 01, 201801:46