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Teaching With Mi Present the McNair Series is created by Mimi Fain. Every Monday morning in the month of May and June, Mimi will be dropping an episode with different KIPP One teachers, current students, and KIPP Chicago alumni sharing their KIPP Chicago journey story!

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    • May 29, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Teaching With Mi

    Our 15 Year Reunion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 73:35


    This week's episode is special because I got to interview two of my KIPP alum friends; Dyamond Thompson. class of 2007 and Don. Chatman, class of 2009. We had a blast reuniting to talk about our time as KIPP students: our favorite year, teachers, field trips, other favorite memories, and what our relationships are like with KIPP to this day. We also even talked about how we feel about how KIPP has evolved since we were students and post-pandemic. If you have any questions you want me to answer or topics you want me to cover, send me an email at: teachingwithmi@gmail.com

    KIPP Through College and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 49:40


    Teaching With Mi presents the McNair Project Series's third interview episode: In this third interview episode, I got to chit-chat with Drea Mack who has only been teaching at a KIPP Chicago school for one year but is no stranger to KIPP Chicago because she is a KIPP Chicago 2013 alum. Excited for you all to listen to Drea share her finding KIPP story, how KIPP changed her family's life, KIPP through college, and her first-year experience as a KIPP teacher. If you have any questions you want me to answer or topics you want me to cover, send me an email at: teachingwithmi@gmail.com

    Drama Llamas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 59:37


    Teaching With Mi presents the McNair Project Series's second interview episode: In this second interview episode, I got to chit-chat with Sara P who has been with KIPP Chicago for 3 years. In her first year at KIPP One, Sara taught Drama virtually. Coming back into the building, Sara was determined to bring student performances back one way or another! Can't wait for you all to hear about Sara's love for drama, teaching, her students, and so much more! If you have any questions you want me to answer or topics you want me to cover, send me an email at: teachingwithmi@gmail.com

    From Teammates to Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 57:44


    Teaching With Mi presents the McNair Project Series's first interview episode: In this first interview episode, I got to chitchat with Dana G. who has been with KIPP Chicago for 5 years. In her first year at KIPP One, we were on the same team teaching first grade. This year, she is the Second grade grade level chair, and I am her manager! Can't wait for you all to hear about her amazing KIPP Chicago teacher journey, and how our relationship has grown over the years. So excited for you all to listen. You don't want to miss this episode.

    Introducing The McNair Project Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 16:14


    After two long years, Teaching With Mi Podcast is back! In this week's episode, Mimi will talk about how her first two years of being an Assistant Principal has been and share her McNair project. Mimi's McNair project will be 8 interview episodes titled "KIPP Chicago Talk." If you have any questions you want me to answer or topics you want me to cover, send me an email at: teachingwithmi@gmail.com

    From Teaching With Mi to Leading With Mi -- Instagram Q&A and Update Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 34:46


    Your girl is BACK with a new season for the 21-22 school year! Today is my first day of my 6th year as an educator, and the difference is I am no longer a teacher, but I am an Assistant Principal this year! Tap in and listen to me talk about what I've been up, my transition to leadership, and answering some questions from my Instagram followers. If you have any questions you want me to answer or topics you want me to cover, send me an email at: teachingwithmi@gmail.com

    Mother's Day With My Mother + A Big Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 33:20


    This week's episode I was able to interview my mother and talk to her about what it was like raising me, boarding school, college choice, and so much more! We also reveal a big secret I have been keeping from everyone for quite some time! If you have any questions you want me to answer or topics you want me to cover, send me an email at: teachingwithmi@gmail.com

    Back in the building with students, Hybrid Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 35:10


    This week's episode is all about my first week back in my home away from home - the school building!! I chat about all details from my schedule, co-teaching, student behavior, wifi connection, the things I am seriously slacking on, and so much more! If you have any questions you want me to answer or topics you want me to cover, send me an email at: teachingwithmi@gmail.com

    Getting Ready For In-Person Quarter 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 24:16


    I am back from Spring Break and getting for quarter 4, which will be IN PERSON. In this week's episode, I chat about what Q4 will look like for myself and students, classroom setup, and a new free online program called EVERFI, which I will be using in my classroom for the remainder of the year. EVERFI helps teachers, schools, and districts bring real-world skills to students. You can signup for a free account on Everfi.com . If you have any questions you want me to answer or topics you want me to cover, send me an email at: teachingwithmi@gmail.com

    Teacher on Spring Break + What Happened to my Haircare Line?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 27:00


    Hey Teacher Besties!!! Ya girl is on Spring Break, so this week's episode has nothing to do with teaching because the teacher brain is turned all the way off...#TeacherTired. In this week's episode, I share my short experience with trying to start a small business for the wrong reason during a pandemic at the start of a new year. If you have any questions you want me to answer or topics you want me to cover, send me an email at: teachingwithmi@gmail.com

    In-Person Learning: Getting Advice From My Teacher Bestie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 42:46


    Welcome back to another episode of Teaching With Mi Podcast (TWMP). In this week's episode, I interview my Teacher Bestie, Christina M, who is a K-12 Physical Education Teacher, High School Coach, and Veteran. Christina has been in-person all 2020-2021 school year. TAP IN to hear her share her experience teaching in the pandemic. If you have any questions you want me to answer or topics you want me to cover, send me an email at: teachingwithmi@gmail.com

    Return to School Update + Ask MImi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 30:09


    Welcome back to another episode of Teaching With Mi Podcast (TWMP). After 365 days in quarantine and working from home, I am FINALLY returning to the school building, so of course I had to share the details with with my teacher besties! Also, I read our first Ask Mimi email from a TWMP listener! If you have any questions you want me to answer or topics you want me to cover, send me an email at: teachingwithmi@gmail.com

    The BEST Virtual Week Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 39:48


    In this week's episode I talk about the BEST virtual week of school ever! I give you the rundown of how we ended Black History Month, student feedback, student engagement, and spirit week. Also, I answer a few questions sent to me on Instagram. If you have any questions you want me to answer or topics you want me to cover, send me an email at: teachingwithmi@gmail.com

    Teaching REMOTELY in the Pandemic, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 23:27


    We're back with PART 2 of me sharing my experience of teaching REMOTELY in the pandemic. This time, I talk about how the pandemic affected my mood and the top 5 things I dislike about being a remote learning teacher. If you have any questions you want me to answer or topics you want me to cover, send me an email at: teachingwithmi@gmail.com

    Teaching REMOTELY in the Pandemic, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 24:33


    Thank you so much for returning to the second episode of Teaching With Mi Podcast! This week's episode is only PART 1 of me talking about my experience of teaching REMOTELY in the pandemic. I give you the rundown on my day-to-day schedule as well as my top 5 joys of teaching remotely. If you have any questions you want me to answer or topics you want me to cover, send me an email at: teachingwithmi@gmail.com :)

    Introduction- Getting to Know Mi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 16:51


    Welcome and thank you so much for listening to my first episode of Teaching With Mi Podcast. In this episode, you will get a chance you learn some "Fast Basic Facts" about me and WHY I even started this podcast. If you have any questions you want me to answer or topics you want me to cover, send me an email at: teachingwithmi@gmail.com

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