The Class Act Teacher

With everything going on in the world it can feel like you’re a part of a history book in the making. It’s our job as educators to make sure that we are providing a safe space for students to talk about current events. This episode discusses ways in which we can present current events to students without them having to be politically charged and give students a safe environment to ask questions and learned so that eventually they can become active citizens.

In this episode we dive into setting goals both with our students in the classroom as well as goals for ourselves as educators. No matter when you were listening to this episode it’s always a good time to start and set a new goal!

In this episode we are talking about those jaw dropping moments that you can't prepare for as a teacher. From students running away to unexpected puncture wounds, this episode covers my top scariest and strangest experiences as a teacher.

Teaching during a pandemic is an experience no one expected to happen. It has also been quite a difficult journey. Well we're all feeling a multitude of emotions some advice to do more than survive teaching during a pandemic.

This episode of The Class Act Teacher discusses the work we should be putting in as educators to continue to grow our craft. It focuses heavily on unlearning and relearning history with a different lense. This is only the start of this work for me. Listen now to hear all that I'm learning and I hope it encourages you to go out and start putting in the work.

As the beginning of a new school year approaches, many students and teachers and unsure of what this year will bring. This episode discusses ways we can care for our students no matter the learning environment this fall, as well as what we can do as teachers to take care of ourselves.

This episode dives into what is growth mindset and how you can use it in your classroom! Learn how the power of the word "yet" can change your conversations with students and how making mistakes is okay!

This episode discusses community engagement and how it can benefit your students and yourself as a teacher.

This episode dives into what peace education is all about. Learn how conflict resolution and other peace education strategies can be used to enhance your classroom.

Hello and welcome to The Class Act Teacher! This is a podcast for educators, looking to inspire you to empower your students to become change makers in our world. Listen to gain some new insight, advice, or to to feel reassured that sometimes as teachers we need to step out of our comfort zone.