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Settle in with Melanie and Laura to have real conversations about the world of education and all of its glorious baggage. Here is to a journey of laughter and tears. Cheers!

Melanie & Laura


    • Jan 22, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    Classroom Management...It is never too late!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 70:25


    Today we talk about the dreaded topic of classroom management!  Welcome our guest, 4th grade teacher, Jen Smola as she lays out her approach to creating student buy in, while building a classroom community that is conducive for all learners. New year means a new you.  It's never too late to build the classroom you have always wanted!All resources can be found on https://awakeandaccelerate.com/

    Ugh...Can I like all kids all the time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 59:45


    You know as a teacher sometimes it is hard to like ALL kids ALL the time.  This episode is a raw, real conversation about those struggles and what strategies we can use to keep from losing our cool.  Join us with our colleague, special educator Kelly Gron as she shares her journey, frustrations, and insight.  Pour something and prepare for laughs!awakeandaccelerate.com

    I am an insecure teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 34:53


    Welcome to season 4 unleashed.  Every educator has to tackle their own insecurities.   Melanie and Melissa discuss how their insecurity has impacted them, the traps people can fall into, and how to grant ourselves grace.   https://awakeandaccelerate.com/

    Summer Sauce: Round Table Girls Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 58:46


    Take a break from learning, pour a beverage of choice, and relax.  This week we celebrate the end of a difficult school year!  Join Melanie as she gathers her closest colleagues to discuss embarrassing memories and memorable life lessons.  #TeacherLifeResources can be found on awakeandaccelerate.comMusic: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Mindfulness Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 62:01


    This week Melanie and Melissa explore the benefits of mindfulness both personally and within our classrooms.  They share their journeys along with a variety of resources that can offer personal and professional growth.   So take a deep breath, lower your shoulders, and enjoy the present moment on Teacher Sauce. Resources also be found on awakeandaccelerate.com.https://awakeandaccelerate.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/mindfulness-resource-center.pdf Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comMusic: All The Tea In China by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Conquering Grading

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 60:52


    Melanie and Melissa discuss the hurdles of making grading valid, non-biased, and meaningful for our students and families.  Join us as we discuss how to attempt to make the most of our precious time while providing students the valuable feedback they require.Find associated resources at https://awakeandaccelerate.com/Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comMusic: Later Alligator by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Teacher Shortage: Part of the Pandemic Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 48:12


    As the pandemic rages on we are reminded of something we already knew- Teachers are leaving the field in record numbers. Laura and Melanie explore and discuss what can be done to retain qualified teachers and ensure quality education for all learners.For more resources visit: awakeandaccelerate.comMusic: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Teacher Sauce: MTSS COVID Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 51:40


    In a remote world how do we ensure integrity to our intervention systems and processes? Join us as we talk to a school psychologist and have her walk us through the MTSS process and special education eligibility during COVID-19.Cheers!Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Remote Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 60:09


    Join us as we talk about the woes and wonders of remote learning. Craft Corner special guest is a 6th grade science teacher that talks about how she cultivates community in a Zoom world. Cheers! Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Fear in the Midst of Return Part 3: The Art of Disagreement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 38:11


    We are surround by degradation and hateful rhetoric that has cast a shadow on one of our greatest means of growth and self evolution: the art of disagreement. In this episode Laura and Melanie discuss the challenges behind having effective, purposeful dialogue when we find ourselves in the middle of a disagreement. For more visit https://awakeandaccelerate.com/ to read Melanie's latest piece on the Art of Disagreement. Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Fear in the Midst of Return: Part 2 The Art of Listening

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 37:25


    Now more than ever we need to hone our listening muscles. We need to be the listeners we want others to be in order to create the connections needed to build compassionate learning communities at school or online. See awakeandaccelerate.com for lesson ideas https://awakeandaccelerate.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/listening-lesson-1.pdfMusic: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Fear in the Midst of Return: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 27:34


    The time has come for decisions to made about our return to school in the fall. What will we need to brace ourselves for as we prepare to meet the needs of our students. In this first episode, of a 5 part series, we will begin with addressing the explicit strategies our students will benefit from when they return to the school setting. Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Teacher Sauce: Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 32:42


    Create or break? Habits are key in living healthy lives. What habits are students acquiring during their remote learning and what habits are teachers falling into during their time home? Music: Later Alligator by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Teacher Sauce: Essential Newly Defined

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 43:15


    With news of schools around the nation remaining closed for the year, Laura and Melanie reflect on what will now become "essential" to our learners. We also welcome our first guest to Craft Corner! An 8th Grade science teacher and all around amazing human being provides her experiences in the world of remote learning. Music: Later Alligator by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Teacher Sauce: Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 26:23


    Is this thing on? I can't see you. Turn on your video feed. What? I didn't hear you, make sure your microphone is on. Communication is one of the most crucial pieces to running an effective classroom and school. How will schools adapt to the challenges that come with communicating through email, video feeds, and video conferencing? Laura and Melanie reflect during a Friday happy hour quarantine style. Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Teacher Sauce: Together Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 19:48


    Laura is back via phone to catch up and talk about the impact COVID-19 is having on our parents and ourselves. We start our journey discussing the title wave of information coming at our families and the stress that underlying fear is causing in our homes. Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Teacher Sauce: Stuck at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 15:52


    A brief reflection on the craziness with a guest appearance from two special people. Who hates homeschooling more?

    Teacher Sauce: 5 Reasons for Teacher Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 25:26


    If you had to pick 5 reasons educators are leaving the profession in droves, what would they be? Melanie and Laura settle in to discuss their top 5, bringing perspective to the hard work teachers do every day!

    Teacher Sauce: Your Why

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 14:04


    Meet Melanie and Laura as they settle in for real talk about the profession of teaching and all of its glorious baggage. Let the journey begin. Cheers!https://awakeandaccelerate.com/

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