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Are you looking to build your professional network but aren't sure where to start? Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or bothtrovert, we've got you covered! Join the ladies of Ambitious Ed as we talk how to start, what the say, and how to keep it going. Hint: New Jersey is the secret. Feel free to network with us! Find us on LinkedIn at Ambitious Ed.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Support the show

We're taking a break from our regular teacher talk and going down a list of fun conversation topics. Join us!If you'd like to support the show, click here.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Support the show

We've felt it- that feeling where you just can't or don't wanna. Teaching is hard! But the burnout doesn't have to exist. In today's episode, we're joined by Rebekah Shoaf to talk about what burnout is and how to combat it. Check out Rebekah's website at rebekahshoaf.com or visit beatingteacherburnout.com to grab a copy of her book!If you'd like to support the show, click here.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Support the show

Growth mindset is one of those educational buzzwords. But do you really know what it means? Today Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey talk about using growth mindset in teaching and how those things can help your students (and you), both inside and outside the classroom. Listen at the end for three tips you can use to help implement more of a growth mindset lifestyle. Use this quiz from Big Life Journal or this one developed by researcher Carol Dweck to understand your own growth mindset. Interested in a way to share growth mindset with your students? Check out  the growth mindset episode of Cafeteria Confidence, Meagan and Lauren's other podcast for teens, tween and the people who love them (and while you're there, check out all their other episodes, too).E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101Support the show

Happy 2024! We are so excited for the new year and hope you are, too! Check out this quick message for some special announcements that we have planned for this year. Come back next week for our rerelease on Growth Mindset!E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101Support the show

Are you looking to treat yourself to a great gift for your teacher life? We got you covered! Today we talk big fantasy wishes and super practical things you can use for your life in the classroom. Check out our Instagram or our website for links to everything we talk about!If you'd like to support the show, click here.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101.Support the show

How do you take control of your brain when it feels like you're going to flip your lid? How can you be there for your students and family when you feel so worn down and spread thin? That's what we talk about today as we're joined by special guest, Jessica Sinarski. If you'd like to support the show, click here.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101.Support the show

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we wanted to turn our attention to cultivating a practice of noticing and gratitude. A few simple mindset shifts can help both teachers and students find joy in the little things.If you'd like to support the show, click here.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101.Support the show

Our students today are digital natives, but they don't always have good habits when it comes to using technology. Tune in to this episode where we talk about what it's like for students and how to best help them interact with devices.If you'd like to support the show, click here.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101.Support the show

Checking in with students is such a good practice. And sometimes that's easier said than done. Today, we talk about how we have built sustainable systems which have helped us best check in on our students.If you'd like to support the show, click here.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101.Support the show

We're kicking off our student wellness series episodes on a topic near and dear to our hearts: teaching young girls. Being a girl can be tough, between drama, body image, self confidence, and just finding your way in the world. We discuss this topic and give some takeaways for educators on how they can best support this population of students.If you'd like to support the show, click here.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101.Support the show

We're back! Our summer quiz was a big hit, and so we're kicking off fall with a fall quiz. Listen as we test our knowledge about pumpkins, turkey pardoning, and more!If you'd like to support the show, click here.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101.Support the show

Do you ever hear from the same few students? Do you wish you knew how to make sure you heard from all your students? We got you! This week, Meagan and Lauren give you a few practical ideas you can use to make sure you hear from your students. Got some ideas to share? Email us!If you'd like to support the show, click here.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101.Support the show

It's back to school time so we're rereleasing on of our earlier episodes on a popular back to school topic: homework. It's one of the age-old education questions: what is the role of homework and does it help students learn? The ladies of Ambitious Ed have a ton of experience with assigning, collecting,  grading and (most importantly) rethinking the role of homework. Listen at the end to three tips you can take with you into your everyday teacher life to help you do the same!If you'd like to support the show, click here.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101.Support the show

This past summer, Lauren took over 3,000 photographs of a summer school program. In this short prep period episode, she shares what she learned about teaching styles, engagement, and observing other teachers. If you'd like to support the show, click here.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101.Support the show

It's nearly back to school time, and that means it's time to think about how to start those first few days of school. What better way to do that than with community building! Join us for this short episode on some of the better ways you can build community with your students.If you'd like to support the show, click here.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Support the show

Recess time again! This week, Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey have fun with this quiz. Play along with us, or try it before you listen. Strap in for some Bruce Springsteen puns and lots of useless trivia!If you'd like to support the show, click here.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Support the show

Self reflection is a great tool that teachers can use to think about their day or their year. And with summer upon many of us, it's a good opportunity to think about what last year was like and how we want to see the next year go. This week we dig into a Harvard Business Review article about how self reflection can be an empowering practice.If you'd like to support the show, click here.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out ouraffiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mixSupport the show

Summer is the ultimate time to rest and relax, and on this episode we share our plans and give you some ideas for your vacation.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out ouraffiliate link here.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mixSupport the show

Tired, stressed, crabby, cranky. Burnout goes by a lot of names, and we know teachers feel all the feels. This week we are joined by special guest Bethany Kay. Bethany has been in the classroom for 14 years and knows all about coaching teachers through burnout. Come away with some good ideas and strategies to help you break free from burnout.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out ouraffiliate link here.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mixSupport the show

Hi teacher friends! Teacher life is hard, and with summer break upon many of us, it is time to rest and refresh. It's why we're rereleasing our self care episode. Whether you're looking to set some boundaries for next year or want some strategies to help you make the most of maxing and relaxing summer, this episode has you covered!E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out ouraffiliate link here.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mixSupport the show

The ladies of Ambitious Ed discuss some current hot button educational topics related to school safety and educational legislation. We know this episode may not be for everyone, and that's ok. Join us next class if you choose to pass.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out ouraffiliate link here.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mixSupport the show

On this episode, we welcome teacher, author, and Disney enthusiast, Kevin Roughton.  We chat about creativity, play, and how to add in that razzle dazzle that gets your students excited about what they're learning. It's an interview you won't want to miss. Connect with Kevin on Twitter @MrRoughton or visit his website.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out ouraffiliate link here.Support the show

Are you looking to build your professional network but aren't sure where to start? Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or bothtrovert, we've got you covered! Join the ladies of Ambitious Ed as we talk how to start, what the say, and how to keep it going. Hint: New Jersey is the secret. Feel free to network with us! Find us on LinkedIn at Ambitious Ed.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mixSupport the show

It's recess time again! Join us for the old school recess game of MASH. It's all fun, and very little teacher talk.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out ouraffiliate link here.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mixSupport the show

In this short episode, we share our favorite resource ideas that you can use in the classroom. From quick videos to timers to upping your tech game, this episode has something for everyone!E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mixSupport the show

It's nearly spring, which means letters of intent are probably hitting your mailboxes. Do you still want to teach? Do you want to explore other options? There's lots to consider when you're asked to decide your future, and in this episode, we talk about our experiences and what we did when we had those letters. If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mixSupport the show

You guessed it...we're taking a break from our regular teacher talk and getting real casual with our recess episode. Join us on a fun journey that goes all over the place. We start at whistling and end with pet peeves. Let that recess bell ring! E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mixSupport the show

February kicks off Black History Month, and there are many other heritage and cultural months that follow shortly after. We believe that they are important for representation and broadening perspectives, so in this episode, we talk about why these months matter for our students, and how teachers can celebrate them in their classrooms. E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mixSupport the show

This week we're talking about artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT. AI is here to stay, and as educators there's a lot to think about when it comes to students using it. Join us this week as we get into it.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mixSupport the show

This week, Real Teaching 101 gets real. The ladies of Ambitious Ed discuss the current educational topic of critical race theory. What does it mean for history? Should schools be teaching it? What can teachers do to ensure students get factual and appropriate information? The episode addresses all this and the three Anti-PD tips will give you practical advice you can take with you. We know this episode may not be for everyone, and that's ok. Join us next class if you choose to pass.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.

With only six days left until Christmas, we're doing a play on the twelve days of Christmas with countdown, education style. We're reviewing the 6 biggest teacher topics of 2022, 5 educational trends of 2023, 4 of our biggest episodes, 3 best moments of the year, 2 embarrassing stories, and 1 resolution for the new year. Join us!E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.

It's that time of year...time to rerelease our holidays in the classroom episode!Ever had to teach in a costume, make a holiday craft, or plan a lesson on about a non-dominant holiday? Since we are rolling into the holiday season fast and furious, the ladies of Ambitious Ed talk all things holidays in the classroom on this week's episode. Listen at the end for three tips you can use right away to help you celebrate holidays with inclusivity in your classroom.Wondering if teaching is the right career for you? Check out Teacher Career Coach for a free quiz and other resources. Use the code RealTeaching101 for a discount on the TCC course!E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.

It's that time of the year: parent-teacher conferences. They can be stressful, but they don't have to be. There are some things you can do to ease the stress and make sure you and parents have a positive experience, and that's what we're talking about on this episode.  E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

Do you ever hear from the same few students? Do you wish you knew how to make sure you heard from all your students? We got you! This week, Meagan and Lauren give you a few practical ideas you can use to make sure you hear from your students. Got some ideas to share? Email us!E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

Our first recess episode was a big success, so we're bringing the idea back for another round. Join Meagan and Lauren as they take a break from teacher talk and let their Millennial show. They go down a rabbit hole of all sorts of fun topics from seatbelts on reality TV shows to words they can't spell.  E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

This week we sit down with Brandie Rosen of Teaching Untangled. Brandi discusses the ins and outs of behavior with students and how teachers can better serve their students with an inclusive understanding of have classroom management is. Come away with a new perspective on your students as well as a few  ideas you can use in your classroom. To learn more about Brandie, check out teachinguntangled.com, follow her on Instagram @teachinguntangled, or email her at brandierosenconsulting@gmail.com E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

On this episode we talk about our experience with dress codes, both as students who wore uniforms for years and as teachers who have had to enforce them. We chat about what the research tells us about dress codes and what schools and educators can do to make them more fair. We'd love to hear your perspective and stories, so e-mail or DM us!E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

Did you know it is possible to make a living working as a teacher working in different countries around the world? We didn't either! On today's episode, we welcome international teacher Greg Lemoine to talk the ins and outs of what international teaching is, who it's for, and considerations to keep in mind. If you'd like to read more about international teaching, check out Greg's book, Finding the Right Fit, available on Amazon.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

Meagan is moving on up! She's got a new title at her school and for this week's mini-episode  we sit down to talk about it. We'd love to hear your administration advice and stories, so please reach out to us on the socials!E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

We know the new school year is right around the corner and we know you probably have some things in mind for what you want the year to look like. In this short episode, we talk about goal setting and some tips to help you get there. This is a mini-episode and we're sure there's things we missed. If you'd like the join the conversation, e-mail us or reach out on the socials.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

With the new school year starting, we're sure you're thinking about how you want your classroom space to look. In this episode we chat about classroom design considerations and ways to make classroom design work on a budget. We'd love to hear your design tips and tricks, so reach out to us to share them. E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

We like big books and we cannot lie! We're readers here at Ambitious Ed, which is why we are exploring the topic of challenged and banned books on this week's episode. Hear about the history of banning books, what is commonly challenged, and how it impacts teachers and students.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

We're taking a break from teacher talk today and having a little bit of fun with our first "Recess" episode. Join us as we play around with a cootie catcher and talk about all sorts of interesting things not related to school or the classroom. Let us know what you think!E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

Ever feel like you're "shoulding" yourself when it comes to teaching? We've been there! On this episode, Meagan and Lauren talk about what teacher guilt looks like and feels like, and ways you can deal with it. E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

Grades communicate information to a variety of different people, but do they really matter? On this episode, we talk about how our education system ended up with letter grades and the way current grading practices impact teachers and students. E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

Summer is almost here! Since we are teacher advocates, we want to encourage you to read books you want to read over summer. This week on our prep period episode, we give you some "classy and trashy" book recommendations to help fill your cup as you rest and relax over summer. We'd love to hear from you about what you're reading, so hit us up on the socials!E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

In this special episode of Real Teaching 101, Meagan interviews personal financing badass and LinkedIn rockstar, Alexis Fernandez. Listen to learn why you should protect your physical AND financial health and learn all about asset building. Yes, teachers have assets too! Ally is a former teacher who shares her story about branching out into a whole new industry. She shares those important teacher skills that made that transition possible. The ladies also dive into the importance of having your own narrative, personal branding, authenticity and how and why you should build your network on LinkedIn. Please subscribe, rate, and review on all the things! E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

We want our students to be critical thinkers, collaborators, and have good social skills. Sure, we can develop lessons and ask good questions to develop these skills or....we could infuse play into the classroom. On this episode, we talk about how important play is for pretty much everyone, and how you can add play into your classroom.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

It's a tumultuous time in education, and there's legislation out there that can affect teachers and their marginalized students. Join the ladies of Ambitious Ed for this important episode that talks about some of the legislation that's being proposed and what it means for teachers and students.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix