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Welcome to Facing Your Fears podcast. Each episode will be about facing the fears we encounter in education and technology as teachers, students, administrators, and parents while finding our inner confidence to thrive.

Amanda Alford


    • Jun 18, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Facing Your Fears podcast

    Rod Hite - Superintendent Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 35:03


    In the season finale of Facing Your Fears, I talk with superintendent of Switzerland County Schools, Mr. Rod Hite.  Rod discusses his educational journey from military to business world to non-traditional student to classroom teacher to assistant principal to principal to assistant superintendent to now superintendent. He talks about the current fears he sees in education as well as the fears he sees from a superintendent's point of view.  

    Eric Curts Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 41:13


    In this episode, I talk with Eric Curts.  Eric is a blogger, fellow podcaster, and Instructional Technology Strategist.  Eric talks about the fear tech coaches have of staying up to date on technology, being relevant, and knowing that it is ok to not know everything.

    Ryan Jesop Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 32:42


    This week I sit down and interview Ryan Jesop.  Ryan is currently the Business and Careers teacher as well as the Varsity Football Coach. Ryan discusses his time working with at risk students in his hometown of Evansville and teaching at an inner city elementary school in Asheville, North Carolina. 

    Matt Miller Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 47:10


    In this week's episode, I talk with Matt Miller, author of "Ditch that Textbook".  Matt discusses the fear of control in the classroom along with the fear of uncertainty.  Matt also talks about what it looks like to be a "Maverick Teacher".  

    First Year Teacher Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 27:06


    This week I talk with Katie Temple.  This is Katie's first year teaching and she teaches 5th grade.  Katie discusses all the learning curves she has encountered throughout her first year in the classroom.  She talks about what to do the first day of school, classroom management, working with parents, how to ask for help from veteran teachers, who to go to when you are struggling, building relationships with students, and several situations that student teaching doesn't prepare you for.

    First Year Administrator's Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2019 18:37


    This week I talk with Mark Boggs, a 1st year administrator and athletic director.  Mark shares the fears he has overcome through his journey in going from the classroom to the assistant principal's office. We talk about the importance of building relationships with students and parents, building a PLN in your buildings, and how to juggle all the new responsibilities that come with the job.

    Jake Miller Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 29:37


    This week, I talk with Educational Gif Guy & Instructional Strategist Jake Miller about risk taking in education.  Jake shares his educational journey, his podcast Educational Duct Tape, and how he has become a Twitter celebrity in Malaysia.

    Parent Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 23:02


    I sit down with a Katie Collier, a mom of 2, to discuss the struggles parents face in today's education system.  We talk about the pressures of social media, trying to be Pinterest Perfect Parents, and why comparing your children and even yourself is a thief of joy.

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    Varsity Coach's Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 17:10


    The newest episode of #FacingYourFears #podcast with guest @petro53 *We discuss the #fears of a varsity #coach *The #pressure of self doubt *And the importance of #Relentless #positivity

    Fear of Failure - A Student's Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2019 12:44


    This week, I interview Calleigh Powell, a senior in high school as well as a varsity athlete in.  Calleigh shares her fears and struggles of the pressure of failing both in the classroom and on the field as a student and athlete.  Calleigh also shares advice to others on how to take on the pressure, and what she has done to gain the confidence to thrive.  

    Facing your Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 16:33


    I begin with an interview with Language Arts teacher, Amanda Cole.  We identify a few fears of failing in the classroom.  Discuss the pressure of failing that teachers have put on them in the classrooms. And advice on how to build your confidence if you are slightly struggling.  Sound quality is a little meh, but the content is gold.  I promise, I figured out how to use the equipment after this episode. 

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