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That Special Educator is a podcast that discusses Special Education specific tips, interviewing teachers, and more! Parent and Educator Friendly!

Braelan


    • Dec 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 43 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from That Special Educator

    Early Childhood Special Education with Meredith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 39:54


    Early Childhood Special Education with Meredith by Braelan

    IEP's and Collaboration with Catherine Whitcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 27:31


    IEP's and Collaboration with Catherine Whitcher by Braelan

    What I Learned This Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 30:56


    All That I Learned This School Year!

    2.08 Becoming a BCBA and Teacher Rants with Cassie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 42:28


    I had the incredible privilege of talking with Cassie from @adventures.in.behavior. She is an amazing friend and some passionate about her job! We talk about behavior, why we love teaching, random stuff about Texas, and much more! Cassie's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventures.in.behavior/

    2.07 Maintaining Boundaries and Life Outside of School with Maria

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 30:56


    This is Part 2! Check out the Teaching Behavior Together Podcast for part one! Maria's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingbehaviortogether/ In this podcast we chat about life outside of work, ways we maintain boundaries, and some of our passions as educators and humans! A privilege to chat with Maria.

    2.06 Becoming a SPED Teacher with Mackenzie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 61:24


    Sometimes you meet friends online and they become real friends even though they are miles and miles away! I got to talk to Mackenzie today about her journey of becoming a special education teacher!

    2.05 Work Tasks and Paraprofessionals with Shelby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 56:43


    I had the privilege of interviewing Shelby! An amazing paraprofessional, future special educator, and awesome mom! In this episode we talk about Work Tasks/Work Systems! She is amazing!

    2.04 Teaching and Behavior with Katie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 31:33


    2.04 Teaching and Behavior with Katie! by Braelan

    2.03 Virtual Teaching and Social Media with Marilyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 33:34


    An Interview with the wonderful Marilyn! So grateful for friends like this! Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmarilynbstyle/ @teachmarilynbstyle

    2.02 Teaching and Diversity with My Friend Christina

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 52:29


    One of my friends Tina joins the podcast to talk about her kindergarten classroom and ways to include everyone. We also talk about becoming teachers, our history, and some of our passions in education! canva.com

    2.03 Teaching, Public Schools, and Our Rants with My Friend Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 50:31


    Today we talked with my friend Kelly about how we met, our education, our jobs, and our passion for public education and special education!

    2.01 Having Fun In the Classroom With Claren

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 41:15


    This episode we got to talk with Claren! A special education teacher who has recently switched from a resource roomm to a self-contained classroom. I loved being able to talk about having fun and enjoying our time in the classroom!

    Welcome to Season 2! That Special Educator

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 15:15


    Welcome to Season Two of the podcast! Just a quick update on what to expect and how I am doing currently.

    Q&A with Braelan and Atencio Season 1 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 43:22


    Me and my brother chat and answer questions to end Season 1 of the podcast! There is so much ahead for Season 2!! FREE RACE UNIT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Understanding-Race-Privilege-and-Diversity-in-Modern-America-Unit-One-Race-5910758

    #24 Burnout, Mental Health, and Boundaries with Marissa

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 51:26


    #24 Burnout, Mental Health, and Boundaries with Marissa by Braelan

    #23 The One Where We Became a Behavior Specialist with Lauren from Structured Special Ed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 51:44


    Yay! More behavior people! Lauren from @structuredspecialed graced us with her wonderful presence to discuss working as a special education teacher and how her role has changed! This one is so fun!! You can find Lauren at: https://www.instagram.com/structuredspecialed/

    #22 Why We Became Special Educators with Full Sped Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 32:04


    This fun episode let us dive into whhyyy we love teaching special education! I talked with Heather from @full_sped_ahead about how we became teachers, why we love special education, and what we have learned so far on social media! It was so fun!! Heather's website: Heather's Instagram:

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    #21 Why We Love Teaching with Ms. Cole In First

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 46:48


    In this episode I get to talk with Danielle from @mscoleinfirst! We talked about becoming a teacher, teaching, and our favorite grades to teach! You can find Danielle on Instagram and Youtube! https://www.instagram.com/mscoleinfirst/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus66pg5y3wr8_hC2zshaIA?view_as=subscriber

    Get To Know Braelan! BCBA? Starting Youtube? PhD?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 31:10


    Get To Know Braelan! BCBA? Starting Youtube? PhD? by Braelan

    #20 Working With Familes of Students With Disabilies: Interview with Miranda

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 49:41


    Miranda is a special education teacher and a parent of a child with a disability. Her unique perspective is perfect to help me and other educators learn about how to better support parents and families whether we are in person or remote. Blogpost: https://braelanmartin.com/blog-3/5-tips-for-collaborating-with-parents

    #19 Student Teaching Stories and Tips with Sharene and Jenny

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 73:51


    CALLING Student Teachers! Yay! In this episode I interviewed Sherene and Jenny, two special education teachers who share their student teaching experiences with me! There were many ups and downs! I hope that many can relate to our experiences and learn from them in order to have an incredible student teaching experience this fall! Sherene: @cultivateandspeducate https://www.instagram.com/cultivateandspeducate/ Jenny:@littlelearners.bigfeelings https://www.instagram.com/littlelearners.bigfeelings/

    #18 Teaching Reading In Special Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 15:36


    Resources: * Comprehensive Literacy For All: https://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Literacy-All-Significant-Disabilities-ebook-dp-B083TJHHZZ/dp/B083TJHHZZ/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1595717507 * Florida Reading Center: https://www.fcrr.org/student-center-activities * Literacy Article: https://vkc.mc.vanderbilt.edu/assets/files/resources/10_research-based_tips_for_enhancing_literacy_instruction_for_students_with_intellectual_disability.pdf

    BONUS Quarantine Talk with Kelsey from Exceptional Elementary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 45:22


    If you do not follow Kelsey over at Exceptional Elementary then you should! We talked about had so much fun! Education, teaching, Quarantine hobbies, and more! Kelsey: @exceptionalelementary

    #17 Boundaries and Self-Care With Little Miss Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 38:24


    An Incredible conversation with Kim from Little Miss Kim's! WE discussed becoming a teacher, boundaries as a teacher, challenges, and ways to practice self-care! Self Care Planner: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z3HNTkaLdTvLwFf6W7SHliVnqzR4O_EE/view?usp=sharing Kim's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlemisskimsclass/ Kim's Website: https://www.littlemisskimsclass.com/

    #16 Dealing with Challenging Administration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 23:27


    A look at the challenges a Special Education Teacher might face due to a "supportive yet limited" administration. A look at the leading causes of special ed teacher burnout out: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nelson_Brunsting/publication/274960035_Special_Education_Teacher_Burnout_A_Synthesis_of_Research_from_1979_to_2013/links/552d641c0cf21acb09217471.pdf ~Hang Out With Me! ~ ++For Business Inquiries: Braelan Martin at thatspecialeducator@gmail.com ++Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/that_special_educator/ ++Website: https://braelanmartin.com ++Podcast: https://braelanmartin.com/podcast ++TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/That-Special-Educator

    # 15 Interview With My So Called Teacher Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 59:26


    I had the privilege of interviewing Cat from My So Called Teacher Life! This episode was so fun and relatable! I love her so much! Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysocalledteacherlife/ Her Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3jHHkXNdbgEDBUkjA83ZOw ~Hang Out With Me! ~ ++For Business Inquiries: Braelan Martin at thatspecialeducator@gmail.com ++Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/that_special_educator/ ++Website: https://braelanmartin.com ++Podcast: https://braelanmartin.com/podcast ++TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/That-Special-Educator

    #14 Educator Interview with SmartieStyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 57:00


    I am so excited about this episode! Today I got to speak with LaTawnya from SmartieStyle! She is an incredible educator, youtuber, instagrammer, and overall amazing person!! She is so knowledgeable and I pick her brain on many topics. We talk about race, black educators, instagram, youtube, and teacher unions! I cannot wait for you to listen! ~Hang Out With Me! ~ ++For Business Inquiries: Braelan Martin at thatspecialeducator@gmail.com ++Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/that_special_educator/ ++Website: https://braelanmartin.com ++Podcast: https://braelanmartin.com/podcast ++TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/That-Special-Educator

    BONUS Unfiltered with Teacher Tay and Mr. Piedmonte

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 78:32


    Today I talked with THE INCREDIBLE Teacher Tay and Mr. Piedmonte. We talked about the most random things...aka complete and utter nonsense. I wanted an episode that was light and free! I really enjoyed hearing their 2 truths and a lie, their music education stories, they opinions on random things, and their love of music. If you have time and you want to listen to a random fun episode then welcome!!! Taylor: @thechroniclesofteachertay YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HeHbM_4KqMQc625VftetQ Dominic: @mr_piedmonte

    #13 What Does A Special Education Teacher Need On The First Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 9:58


    This quick episode goes through things that I would consider when thinking about my first day of school in a special education classroom: 1. Consistent Schedule 2. Assuming no one knows how to follow the rules 3. Not expecting high academic output 4. Frequent Rewards

    #12 Special Education Teaching with Kaysie Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 29:01


    Kaysie is amazing! Part 2 of our conversation as we talk about what to know about being a new teacher and HOW MUCH WE LOVE OUR JOBS! ~Hang Out With Me! ~ ++For Business Inquiries: Braelan Martin at thatspecialeducator@gmail.com ++Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/that_special_educator/ ++Website: https://braelanmartin.com ++Podcast: https://braelanmartin.com/podcast ++TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/That-Special-Educator

    #11 Special Education Teaching with Kaysie Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 38:35


    Talking with Kaysie was soo much fun! We shared a lot of similar stories and interests! Kaysie teaches special education in Texas and LOVES her students. We talk about curriculum, finding your first job, student teaching, and more!

    #10 - 5 Things To Look For In A Special Education Job

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 14:04


    I wish I had taken these things into consideration during my first round of teacher interviews! Here are the 5 things I think are crucial to consider. My blog post discussing all of this goodness: https://braelanmartin.com/blog-3/5-things-to-look-for-in-a-special-education-job Blog: https://braelanmartin.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAc0_6yP7RQuOPrfkb0ODw

    #9 Safe Space Teaching With Rachel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 37:50


    YAY! I was able to interview Rachel from Safe Space Teaching! She is amazing and had so many great things to say! We focused a lot on de-escalating children, working with general educators to support students with challenging behavior, and more! You might even find an embarassing story from my childhood in this episode!! Rachel's Website: https://safespaceteaching.com Rachel's Instagram: @_safespaceteaching

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    BONUS Unfiltered with Braelan and Cassie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 52:21


    This is a very random podcast! I share a lot of random thoughts with my best friend Cassie! I needed a break from teacher stuff! Don't listen if you do not care!! Love you all! Check out Cassie's work: https://brain-arts.org/blog?post=van-buren-records-saint-lyor-drops-debut-ep-if-my-sins-could-talk

    #8 Virtual Special Education Teacher with Brett

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 36:05


    Teacher Brett is a Virtual Special Education teacher who has been teaching online for a few years now! She is a wealth of knowledge about building a classroom community, running IEP meetings, and more while teaching online. She also makes very informative Youtube Videos! I am so excited that you all get to hear all that she has to offer! Instagram: @ggkteacherbrett Youtube: Teacher Brett

    #7 Bilingual Special Education Interview with Ilyse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 30:07


    This week I interviewed Ilyse, my classmate who is currently working as a Special Education Teacher in a Bilingual setting. She shares all about the challenges on Special Education and Bilingual education. We touch on ways to support new educators, how to avoid burn out, and ways to build relationships with families who speak another language! She is awesome!

    #6 Building Positive Culture in a Special Education Classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 19:29


    My dream as a Special Education teacher was to get my classroom to have as rich of a culture as any other classroom. These are a few of the things that I have done to create a rich culture!!

    #5 Special Education Youtuber Interview with Melissa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 48:31


    I got the privilege to interview Melissa from Extra Special Education! She is an incredible Special Ed Resource Teacher in the sunny state of Florida. This episode is incredible. We talk about all sorts of things; how she got into education, the pressure of being a special ed teacher, how Youtube has helped us become better teachers, and ways to balance our life and our work! Thank you again Melissa, it was so fun! Her channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxDuEL64CdwlW1q7z24V7Ug Her instagram: @extraspecialeducation Where to find me: www.thatspecialeducator.com @that_special_educator

    #4 Challenges with Focus In School with Atencio Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 37:22


    Today I interviewed my favorite person, my brother Atencio. In this episode we talk all about what it was like for him in school. Atencio had some challenges with attention, focus, and complying with the school rules. We break down why it was so hard, what he learned from it, what teachers did to help and hinder him in his education, and where he is now. It was so awesome! Also, he has some incredible quotes related to how teachers should talk to students who are having academic and behavioral challenges! Learn a bit more about why I became a special education teacher and chose to focus in on this demographic of students!

    #3 Why I Became A Special Eduation Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 13:26


    Why did Braelan become a teacher! From my childhood dream of being a teacher, to going to Wheelock College and the University of Illinois. I have learned so much from my time as a student becoming a teacher! If you wish to support this podcast please consider clicking on "Reviews and Ratings" The More reviews the better! Thank you so much!

    Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 4:06


    Hi, I'm Braelan Martin, a special education teacher who loves to learn from educators and specialist all about education!

    #2 Biggest Teacher Regrets 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 11:04


    My biggest regrets as a Teacher in 2019! This is an audio recording from my Youtube Channel!

    #1 My Greatest Accomplishments As a Teacher in 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 10:52


    My greatest accomplishments as a teacher! This is an audio recording from my Youtube Channel. Many have requested another way to listen to the audio of my channel! Not all videos will be formatted like this, but I felt that this content was too good not to share!

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