The Positive Teacher- inspiration, encouragement and practical tips for those who teach.

There is so much fear and uncertainty as we finish up this school year doing distance learning because of the pandemic. How to keep our heads above water? How do we plan for the fall? We turn to God's truths!Support the show (http://www.jackie-matthews.com)

School closures, shelter in place, social distancing, pandemic...so much has happened so fast and it is causing fear and anxiety for us and our kids. So what do we do? Where do we turn? Everything seems to be changing by the hour...or is it? God is still on His throne and Jesus is still Emmanuel, "God with us." Here is an encouraging message filled with God's word in a season of fear and uncertainly. Yes!!!! You can be unshakeable...even now! 6 steps to becoming unshakeable.Support the show (http://www.jackie-matthews.com)

Dear educator, positive, intentional self-care is not selfish nor is it a luxury. You are so busy pouring into the lives of your students, your family, your colleagues, your community...but who is taking care of you? In this episode, we learn from The Master Teacher Jesus Christ who understood the importance of self-care. We'll look at why it is so important, learn tips on positive self-care, and figure out how to incorporate it into our crazy, busy lives.Support the show (http://www.jackie-matthews.com)

As educators, meeting with our students' parents (or guardians) is part of our job. Parent-Teacher meeting are a great opportunity to build bridges of cooperation and support. Some of our meetings are straightforward and easy to run; the student is doing well, we are all on the same page. However, some of the time, we must share difficult information. Don't freak out- help is here! These are 4 easy to use and highly effective strategies to have a great meeting.Support the show (http://www.jackie-matthews.com)

No prayer= No power. Some Prayer= Some Power. Much Prayer= Much Power!!! We'll discuss how to have a powerful prayer life even in a loud, crazy, busy world. Hear encouraging stories of the amazing things God can do when teachers began to pray.Support the show (http://www.jackie-matthews.com)

As Christian educators, the foundation of our classroom must be the Lord Jesus Christ...every else is just sinking sand.Support the show (http://www.jackie-matthews.com)

Hope and encouragement for Christian educators. Whether you teach high school students in a large urban public school, elementary students in a private Christian school or work with youth in your church, this podcast is for you. Each episode contains powerful scriptures as we learn together from the Master Teacher Jesus Christ.  You will hear encouraging stories and be inspired with great ideas from top teachers and experts around the US. Support the show (http://www.jackie-matthews.com)