Center Pod Podcast

S2E3 - Educator Burnout (Marathon and not a Sprint)More episodes https://centerpodpodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://twitter.com/center_podInstagram at @sherita_the_happy_teacherTopic 1:  What is Educator Burnout?Topic 2: Various Causes of Educator BurnoutTopic 3: How Do We Prevent Educator BurnoutFinal Thoughts:Recharge and Refresh: Its marathon and not a sprintTake deep breaths, stretch, or meditateexternal icon??Try plenty of water.Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals.Exercise regularly.Make time for rest.Get plenty of sleep.Avoid excessive alcohol and drug use.Try not to take your work home!

Season 2 Episode 2.Today's topic: BAD HABITS OF INEFFECTIVE TEACHERSThank you for tuning into the Center Pod Podcast ShowWe think you will enjoy it, so let's dig inContent:Bad habits:Focusing on being liked. Everyone wants to be liked, but if we keep thinking about how we want our students to like us, this is absolutely going to affect our teaching. And not in a good way. Failure to plan: We all have days that we realize last minute that we forgot to make copies of that worksheet we really need, but if we find ourselves habitually starting class not sure what we're doing today, we are in trouble. Yes, we might make it through the class, but we're certainly not going to be as effective as we could be if we'd prepared adequately. Not setting a standard or expectations: Procedures: Have a well-managed classroom with very well defined classroom rules and procedures that are clearly communicated to students.Targets: Show and communicate the learning targets of the day and how they connect to an essential higher order learning goal.Being inconsistentThinking you've figured it all out: Whenever we start to think that we've got it down, that we don't need to keep learning and growing, we start stagnating. And we're less effective than we could be if we kept looking for new ideas and better ways to teach.Teaching without passion: Having a Lack of Empathy: People are fighting silent battles everydayBeing Boring… Doing things the same old waySuffering In Silence…  Not asking for help from your colleaguesSummary:  Because of the significant impact teachers have on their students' academic achievement, life and career, they are always longing for effective teaching practices. But, despite their intent to improve and grow, there are some bad teaching habits they make that can negatively affect their teaching.Call to Action: Self CareOutro:Connect with us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/center_pod Website: https://centerpodpodcast.buzzsprout.com Youtube channel: Center•Pod PodcastGive us some of your thoughts on any of our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.You can also catch Sherita on Instagram at @sherita_the_happy_teacher and @ subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and other streaming platforms so you never miss an episodeTHANKS FOR LISTENING

Pandemic & Anxiety in the ClassroomWE ARE BACK. Center Pod Podcast  You can check out the video version of this episode on our Youtube page. Stay tuned for more insight and educator clarity. In this episode we scratch the surfaces of anxiety disorder that is a leading cause for both students and teachers dealing with some form of depression. We linked an article below to assist our listeners on how to recognize this form of disorder. According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 1 in 3 of all adolescents ages 13 to 18 will experience an anxiety disorder. These numbers have been rising steadily; between 2007 and 2012, anxiety disorders in children and teens went up to 20%These stats combined with the rate of hospital admissions for suicidal teenagers also doubling over the past decade leaves us with many concerning questions.Lastly, the pandemic did not make any of these issues better.Article 1 To assist educators, administrators and school staff.Article 2 Ways to help

Show Date:         04/01/2021                   Air Date: 04/03/2021   Host: E. Garner & S. HarmonGuest 1: Center for Advanced Careers - Chef WestContent:Topic 1:  Who’s Brent West Tell us about Mr. West? (where you from, accomplishments or awards etc)Why did you decide to get into culinary?Where and how were you trained?What's your favorite cuisine? And favorite cuisine to cook?What’s your got to drink hooch or wine?When did you make the decision to become an educator?How would you describe your first year as a teacher?What advice would you offer a new teacher?What is the best thing about teaching to you?What is the worst thing about teaching/education to you?Topic 2: Culinary during a pandemic  How has the pandemic changed your approach in the classroom?What’s been your message to you students during “THE RONA”Pick up meals @ The CenterTopic 3: Easter Meals, Tips and everything in between! (talk for about 3 minutes) We are tired and this is a holiday weekend.  So help us help the people with some easy yet delicious meal ideasWhat's a good Easter meal?Easter egg hunts during a pandemic?Good & Bad easter experiencesWorst Easter outfitsQuick Fun Fact - First World Festival of Black Arts or World Festival of Negro Arts was held in Dakar, Senegal, 1–24 April 1966, initiated by former President Leopold Senghor, under the auspices of UNESCO, with the participation of 45 African, European, Caribbean, and North and South African countries, and featuring black literature, music, theater, visual arts, film and dance. The last event was Dakar of 2010. Corny Joke - GFinal Thoughts:These past 12 months have been unbelievably insane.  We are a little over 12 months into the Coronavirus.  So much has happened, so much unknown, so much has changed.  So much of what has changed and of that unknown has been in education.  So my fellow educators, I offer you a word of inspiration “Every day may not be good… but there is good in every day”Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditateTry plenty of water.Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals.Exercise regularly.Make time for rest.Get plenty of sleep.Avoid excessive alcohol and drug use.Try not to take your work home!  Outro:Any final words and thoughts for our listening audience. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/center_pod and give us some thoughts on any of our podcasts. We’d love to hear from you.Chef West our guest: https://twitter.com/AliefCulinaryE. Garner (Host): https://twitter.com/Alief_CFAC_Arch & https://twitter.com/center_podS. Harmon (Co-Host):  https://twitter.com/AliefCliniRotatThank you for tuning in. Join us again next time as we will be discussing. You can also catch S. Harmon on Instagram at @sherita_the_happy_teacher and @ subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Spotify, & Google Podcast so you never miss an episode.

We (E. Garner - Architecture & S. Harmon - Health Science) dive deep into how we the people are trying to cope with family, social distancing and a pandemic as educators. While, covering topics such normal vs new-normal to strategizing and energizing each other during an interesting time period such as this.Our focus is to soothe the heart. While aiming to help teachers love their job & find their purpose in the during virtual classroom, as well as, speaking words of encouragement and inspiration. #mentalfocus #educatorstrong #centerpod

Its the forgotten episode. We completely forgot to tell you who we are and how we got here.As we were getting into the grove of podcasting and closing in our spring break. Then there was RONA aka COVID -19. Per the reason its the forgotten show.A lot of folks asked, "How did we get started?" So in this episode we give you glimpse of who we are, G Dot and Sherita The Happy Teacher. We give you a taste of what we strive for in and outside of the classroom. From encouraging students to teachers being their best self in the classroom we try to cover it all.So grab your Beats, Pods and/or whatever device you use to listen to our show. We hope our show gets you to thinking and promote awesome conversation on the future of education.

THE GOAL: We aim to help teachers love their job & find their purpose in the classroom, as well as, speaking words of encouragement and inspiration. #mentalfocusGarner: Thank you for tuning back into the Center Pod Podcast Show. Hi, my name is Garner Your Host. Today on Center Pod, we are joined by S. Harmon (applause) my awesome co-host.Harmon: Heyyy and we are back With Episode #5 Greetings Educators, Administrators, Counselors, Education Professionals, Education Supporters, and Everyone in the Community. I'm excited about what we have in store for you. Today’s special guest: Ashely May “The ED Tech Queen” EPISODE 5: In this episode we have a in-depth conversation with Ashley May "The ED TECH QUEEN". We wanted to pick her brain and get to know ways we can equip and empower our teachers to be their best self in the classroom using technology. Below are the questions we ask The ED Tech Queen. ENJOY!!!!! Host: E. Garner & S. HarmonSpecial Guest 1: Ashley May “Ed Tech Queen”Tell me, Who is Ashley May? How long have you been in education? How long were you in the classroom? What is the overall goal of Digital Learning?What are the advantages and dis-advantages of technology in the classroom?Can there be too much tech in the classroom.If so, How?What are the basics that new and seasoned teachers should know concerning technology?If I am the administration, what are the first must have technology training that new teachers should have to help them be successful in the classroom?What are the tool-kits (ie technology) needed for new incoming teachers?What are some recommended apps, programs, journals, etc that would help teachers stay more connected?How does social media play a role in tech inside and outside the classroom?Is there such a thing as too much technology?Where do you see education and technology in 10 -15 years? What is one piece of advice that you would give to a new teacher? Twitter: https://twitter.com/center_podFacebook: @centerpod1Instagram: @centerpodpodcastInstagram: @sherita_the_happy_teacher

THE GOAL: We aim to help teachers love their job & find their purpose in the classroom, as well as, speaking words of encouragement and inspiration. #mentalfocusGarner: Thank you for tuning back into the Center Pod Podcast Show. Hi, my name is Garner Your Host. Today on Center Pod, we are joined by S. Harmon (applause) my awesome co-host.Harmon: Heyyy and we are back With Episode #5 Greetings Educators, Administrators, Counselors, Education Professionals, Education Supporters, and Everyone in the Community. I'm excited about what we have in store for you. Today’s special guest: Ashely May “The ED Tech Queen” EPISODE 5: In this episode we have a in-depth conversation with Ashley May "The ED TECH QUEEN". We wanted to pick her brain and get to know ways we can equip and empower our teachers to be their best self in the classroom using technology. Below are the questions we ask The ED Tech Queen. ENJOY!!!!! Host: E. Garner & S. HarmonSpecial Guest 1: Ashley May “Ed Tech Queen”Tell me, Who is Ashley May? How long have you been in education? How long were you in the classroom? What is the overall goal of Digital Learning?What are the advantages and dis-advantages of technology in the classroom?Can there be too much tech in the classroom.If so, How?What are the basics that new and seasoned teachers should know concerning technology?If I am the administration, what are the first must have technology training that new teachers should have to help them be successful in the classroom?What are the tool-kits (ie technology) needed for new incoming teachers?What are some recommended apps, programs, journals, etc that would help teachers stay more connected?How does social media play a role in tech inside and outside the classroom?Is there such a thing as too much technology?Where do you see education and technology in 10 -15 years? What is one piece of advice that you would give to a new teacher? Twitter: https://twitter.com/center_podFacebook: @centerpod1Instagram: @centerpodpodcastInstagram: @sherita_the_happy_teacher

The 2 types of mindsets: Fixed Mindset vs Growth MindsetSubtopic 1: Defining Fixed Mindset and Growth MindsetFixed mindset says that intelligence and talent are fixed at birth.Growth mindset says that intelligence and talent can go up and down.Where do our students fit Subtopic 2: We can get smarterIntelligence over FoolishnessGetting past my insecuritiesSubtopic 3: Learning is my goalShort-term & Long-termWork-habit & Subject-area goalsBehavioral goals & Specific knowledge goalsSummary:A Growth Mindset: When people believe they can get smarter, they understand that effort makes them stronger. To Do List:Embrace your weaknessView challenges ass opportunitiesKnow your learning style(using the right strategies)Your brain has the ability to change throughout life.Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/center_podHow has a growth mindset changed/empowered you?Answer the question on twitter https://twitter.com/center_pod Please use #centerpod and tag us in your post. Youtube vid to watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyIF5VUOJc0

Reflection time. We reflect on Semester 1 and being your best self as a teacher.Reflection - serious thought or consideration.

The Holiday Hump: Through the Eyes of a TeacherWe give you tips on how to manage your time during the Holiday Season, small ways to relax the body & mind along with reaching out to other new/older seasoned educators who need words of encouragement.We think you will enjoy, so let's dig in!

We kick-off our very first Podcast with Restorative Practices: Defining Restorative Practices, The Value of Restorative Practices for Students, and The Value of Restorative Practices for Teachers.