Podcasts about first grade teacher

The Transformative Power of Inclusion: Navee's First Grade Teacher In this episode of 'Love is a Classroom: Stories of Inclusion', Christy Anderson, a seasoned teacher with a background in Deaf Education, shares her experiences of creating an inclusive first-grade classroom. Highlighting the impact of her student Navee, who is deaf, Christy recounts how inclusion enriched the learning environment for all students. Through stories of shared learning and mutual support, Christy demonstrates the importance of inclusive education, the challenges posed by standardized tests for Deaf students, and the benefits of collaborative teaching. The episode emphasizes the potential of every child and the need for educators' dedication to fostering inclusive, high-quality learning experiences. 00:00 Introduction and Impact of the Year 00:22 Welcome to Love is a Classroom 00:44 Recap of Previous Episodes 01:23 Introducing Christy Anderson 02:23 Navee's Inclusion Journey 05:00 Impact on Other Students 09:07 Challenges and Concerns 11:24 Solutions and Future Vision 18:59 Advice for Teachers 24:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   If you have a story you want to share, go to Loveisaclassroom.com/contact   Cover art by Josie Filippelli https://www.linkedin.com/in/josie-filippelli/  

For Yolanda Young, learning is an adventure and every day brings a fresh opportunity for growth. This episode takes you behind the scenes of what it truly takes to foster young minds, as Yolanda distills her wisdom on transitioning from preschool to elementary education, the nuances of special education in the bustling city of New York, and the art of crafting lesson plans from scratch. Her stories illuminate the passion and dedication required to guide our little ones on their educational journey, while also shedding light on the essential role of a supportive teaching community.In a nutshell, we chat about:- The challenges faced by new teachers, such as lesson planning and parent communication.- Strategies for effective parent-teacher communication.- The importance of understanding situations from the parent's perspective and effectively addressing their concerns.- The 5 A's framework for effective communication with parents.… and so much more!Connect with Daryl: Website: https://darylwilliamsjr.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarylWilliamsJrOfficial

Congratulations to Ms. Laura Cisneros who is a First Grade Teacher at Somerset Academy Stephanie Campus for being our March Teacher of the Month! Ms. Cisneros will receive a $150 Visa gift card courtesy of Findlay Chevrolet an additional $150 Visa gift card for a class party courtesy of Silver State Schools Credit Union PLUS a personalized Mercedes in the Morning Teacher of the Month plaque from H&J Trophies!

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Off to Montana we go...to visit Jessica Hageman, First Grade Teacher  in Victor MT Public achools. This show is baed on Jess' article on the topic from E School News  where she mentioned several tools she uses for great literacy instruction including Discovery Ed, so I set up this podcast with her and my friends from Discovery when I learned they offer their Dicovery Experience programs to all schools statewide

Off to Montana we go...to visit Jessica Hageman, First Grade Teacher  in Victor MT Public achools. This show is baed on Jess' article on the topic from E School News  where she mentioned several tools she uses for great literacy instruction including Discovery Ed, so I set up this podcast with her and my friends from Discovery when I learned they offer their Dicovery Experience programs to all schools statewide

Today's Cleveland Confessional features Peter who walked into a little surprise during Meet The Teacher night!  Also, can doing "cricket feet" help you fall asleep?  We had some pretty strong storms roll through last night, and Producer Stevie almost got caught up in them!  Starbucks rolled out Pumpkin Spice Latte's today and we talked about having anxiety at the drive-thru.  Plus, Battle of the Burbs, and do you ever lie when someone asks you what you do for a living?  

Bob Bell meets with Bell Bontrager, a First Grade teacher from Baxter Primary School. They discuss what made Bell choose elementary education and 1st grade specifically, different things she hopes her students learn during the school year, and the math skills that 1st graders pick up throughout the year. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart. Visit them at 215 S Jefferson Ave in Cookeville to see what they can do for your office News Talk 94.1 · Presented By Office Mart

Dr. Gee continues his Season 8 focus on leadership with one of the greatest highlights of his career, interviewing his first grade teacher, Alice E. Turner. Mrs. Turner is a vibrant 103 and has so much wisdom to pass along. In their conversation they cover Mrs. Turner's influence on Dr. Gee, the experience of being a Black teacher through so much history, and inspiring Black youth to greatness. This conversation is so vital to capturing the excellence and experience of our elders.

Teachers have a lot to keep up with when it comes to classroom structure. This is not always helped by new technology, which can sometimes make a complicated job even more so. But there are some new technologies which are actually improving the lives of teachers. ScreenBeam's 1000Edu is one of those pieces of tech, which has shown to better the classroom experience. How has ScreenBeam in the classroom made the classroom experience better for both teachers and students?On this episode of Collaborative Tech Talk, David Lopez, Director of Education Strategy at ScreenBeam, speaks with Suzanne Gardner, First Grade Teacher of State Bridge Crossing Elementary at Fulton County Schools, about how the ScreenBeam in the classroom has improved things for Gardner and her school.For one thing, Gardner is very much a supporter of new technologies, as she has seen first-hand how it can help students. “It's definitely something that we use and it's a wonderful tool,” says Gardner, mentioning that her students use iPads and older students use laptops. “So I've worked with a lot of technology that has either been one-to-one—before this year we were five-to-one…so it was a little limited, but we had to get creative with technology, but technology is such a big part of our classroom that I think that…it's wonderful to support it.”This episode covers:-The ways ScreenBeam can better the classroom experience.-Gardner's history with technology and teaching.-How school curriculums must adapt to new and evolving technologies.Gardner emphasizes the ease of using ScreenBeam technology. ScreenBeam has also changed her perspective on teaching and looking at the new district curriculum. “When I would have my computer connected to the wall, I would teach and then run around to my desk to change the technology, and then run back to them,” says Gardner. But ScreenBeam “took away that pressure. I can just take my laptop, go sit next to a student, I can pull a small group, have my camera in front of me—I'm not connected to one thing, I can move around with my computer.”Suzanne Gardner started teaching third and second graders before her move to first graders. She enjoys the physical hands-on experience that comes with teaching elementary school students and loves how technology like the ScreenBeam 1000Edu has improved the classroom experience for everyone.

Teachers have a lot to keep up with when it comes to classroom structure. This is not always helped by new technology, which can sometimes make a complicated job even more so. But there are some new technologies which are actually improving the lives of teachers. ScreenBeam's 1000Edu is one of those pieces of tech, which has shown to better the classroom experience. How has ScreenBeam in the classroom made the classroom experience better for both teachers and students?On this episode of Collaborative Tech Talk, David Lopez, Director of Education Strategy at ScreenBeam, speaks with Suzanne Gardner, First Grade Teacher of State Bridge Crossing Elementary at Fulton County Schools, about how the ScreenBeam in the classroom has improved things for Gardner and her school.For one thing, Gardner is very much a supporter of new technologies, as she has seen first-hand how it can help students. “It's definitely something that we use and it's a wonderful tool,” says Gardner, mentioning that her students use iPads and older students use laptops. “So I've worked with a lot of technology that has either been one-to-one—before this year we were five-to-one…so it was a little limited, but we had to get creative with technology, but technology is such a big part of our classroom that I think that…it's wonderful to support it.”This episode covers:-The ways ScreenBeam can better the classroom experience.-Gardner's history with technology and teaching.-How school curriculums must adapt to new and evolving technologies.Gardner emphasizes the ease of using ScreenBeam technology. ScreenBeam has also changed her perspective on teaching and looking at the new district curriculum. “When I would have my computer connected to the wall, I would teach and then run around to my desk to change the technology, and then run back to them,” says Gardner. But ScreenBeam “took away that pressure. I can just take my laptop, go sit next to a student, I can pull a small group, have my camera in front of me—I'm not connected to one thing, I can move around with my computer.”Suzanne Gardner started teaching third and second graders before her move to first graders. She enjoys the physical hands-on experience that comes with teaching elementary school students and loves how technology like the ScreenBeam 1000Edu has improved the classroom experience for everyone.

You can build a classroom of readers by sharing chapter book read alouds in your 1st grade classroom.  Today we are looking at my Top Ten list of favorite read alouds that are recommended often by teachers for teachers. Tune in and discover a new read aloud to share with your class or if you're tried and true favorites were mentioned. Please make sure to read any read aloud yourself before reading it to your class. Just because I recommend it doesn't mean it will be the right fit for you and your students (although hopefully it will be).Make sure to listen to episode 68 where I have an AMAZING interview to discuss an important topic you won't want to miss.SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/best-1st-grade-read-alouds/Resources mentioned in this episode:Best Second Grade Read Alouds (Episode 54) - https://sharedteaching.com/best-read-alouds-for-second-grade/ Bookshop.org - https://bookshop.org/lists/best-chapter-read-alouds-for-first-gradeRate, Review, and Follow on Apple PodcastsIf you enjoyed this episode and would like to help more people find this podcast, please consider rating and reviewing my show! Ratings allow me to help more primary teachers build literacy systems for writing and centers so they can leave school on time. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five starts, and select "Write a review." Don't forget to let me know your favorite part of the episode!Not yet a follower of the podcast? If you are not a subscriber, you might miss out on future episodes. Follow here on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast player.

Congratulations to Ms. Audrey Heintz who is a First Grade Teacher at Elbert Edwards Elementary School for being our March Teacher of the Month! Ms. Heintz will receive a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of Findlay Chevrolet an additional $100 Visa gift card for a class party courtesy of Silver State Schools Credit Union PLUS a personalized Mercedes in the Morning Teacher of the Month plaque.

In this episode, Sandy & Allison chat with Kaite Lancaster, a former student of theirs who is now a first-grade teacher. We discuss the current state of teaching, as well as how Kaite graduated college at age 20, parental involvement, how to help struggling students, and much more. See below for a complete list of topics covered in this episode and tune in to hear more! Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Introducing Kaite How Kaite graduated college at 20 years old Chatting about her experience so far as a 1st-grade teacher Why and how Kaite makes her classroom a relaxing environment for her students Her experience as a student teacher during COVID Kaite's outlook on the current state of education The current environment in today's schools Parent involvement Did teacher training prepare her to be a teacher? Struggles of teaching students with learning gaps How she helps students with reading and writing struggles Kaite's long-term career goals ESA programs, school choice, and Title I schools What does Kaite do to fill her own cup? Connect with the guest: Kaite's Instagram Connect with the hosts: Learning Reimagined Podcast Instagram Allison's Instagram Sandy's Instagram AdvantagesDLS Instagram Advantages DLS Website

On this episode of Inside SFPS, we are joined by Bryan Cruz, a bilingual First Grade Teacher at Ramirez Thomas Elementary School.We discuss growing up between the U.S. and Mexico, why he chose to become an educator, and the dynamics and challenges of teaching First Graders now and during the pandemic.Please subscribe so you can be notified when new episodes are released!Thank you for listening!WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagram

Tara Hollis. First Grade Teacher at Founders Classical Academy in Leander (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the difference between joy and wonder in the classroom, how to balance order and joy, and what students should take away from school on a daily basis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tara Hollis. First Grade Teacher at Founders Classical Academy in Leander (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the difference between joy and wonder in the classroom, how to balance order and joy, and what students should take away from school on a daily basis.

EPISODE 6 Are you still struggling to get a hang of this burnout recovery thing? Some people can implement some strategies and feel a little better, but often times one very important thing is missing. Inner work. Before you can bring your best self into your classroom, you need to ensure that you are regularly monitoring yourself for signs of destructive behavior that end up cycling in burnout. This is the last episode in the Summer Self-Care for Burnout Recovery Series and the perfect end to this specific series because without this, none of the rest will really matter. When it comes to recovering from burnout, there are lots of different methods for inner work and there are many reasons why it is important. We are covering all of that and more in today's episode and I brought on Ce'arra Richards to join in on the conversation. Ce'arra Richards is a First Grade Teacher who believes that teachers can Trojan Horse the archaic and failing education system from the inside out by taking rebellious and radical personal responsibility; using inner work to heal. Ce'arra believes that inner child work heals the teacher; therefore impacting the humanization of self and students. Ce'arra has spent eight years teaching first grade at a rural, Title 1, public school; as well as seven years combined as a paraprofessional educator, school secretary, and district grants manager/writer. Although Ce'arra experienced considerable adversity throughout her childhood, through extreme dedication and discipline, Ce'arra put herself through college to reach her dream of becoming a teacher. Ce'arra has also worked extensively to heal her trauma, including her inner child and is currently sharing with teachers how this healing directly affects teaching, reignites passion, prevents burnout, and will reform the failing education system from the inside out. Learn more from Ce'arra and more professionals by registering for the FREE Summer Self-Care Conference (July 22-24, 2022): teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/summerselfcareconference SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode6 PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Quick! Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @teachingmindbodyandsoul --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brittany2205/support

Carrie Verdon ran her debut marathon at the Chicago Marathon this past year. She was the 5th American and 7th overall and she ran a 2:31. She ran the 5000 and the 10000 at the Olympic Trials last year. She placed 10th in the 5,000m and 27th in the 10,000m. She ran for the University ... more »

Welcome to "Beyond the Main Office." I am your host Kay from the YouTube show Mrs. Leefatt Teach, IG @mrs.leefatt. On today's episode, I have a wonderful conversation with First Grade Teacher, Ms. Tishana Allen. Come with me as she shares her journey with us-"Beyond the Main Office." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kay802/message

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Maegan Satcher, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and former First Grade Teacher at St. John's Classical Academy (Fla.), talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the first grade classroom, books that students love, and setting the table for student to return to ideas later in their education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maegan Satcher, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and former First Grade Teacher at St. John's Classical Academy (Fla.), talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the first grade classroom, books that students love, and setting the table for student to return to ideas later in their education.

Maegan Satcher, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and former First Grade Teacher at St. John's Classical Academy (Fla.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching first grade students, the qualities of a typical student, and the type of questions one might receive in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maegan Satcher, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and former First Grade Teacher at St. John's Classical Academy (Fla.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching first grade students, the qualities of a typical student, and the type of questions one might receive in the classroom.

REET क्या है ? रीट परीक्षा क्या होती है ? रीट परीक्षा राजस्थान में आयोजित होने वाली एक परीक्षा है। जो व्यक्ति राजस्थान में शिक्षक बनना चाहते है वो इस परीक्षा के लिए आवेदन करते है। राजस्थान में अध्यापक बनाने के लिए तीन तरह की परीक्षाएँ होती है। First Grade Teacher ( कक्षा 12वीं तक पढ़ाने की योग्यता रखने वाले अध्यापक ) Second Grade Teacher ( कक्षा 10 वीं तक पढ़ाने की योग्यता रखने वाले शिक्षक ) Third Grade Teacher (कक्षा 8वीं तक पढ़ाने की योग्यता रखने वाले टीचर) राजस्थान में Second Grade Teacher ( द्वितीय श्रेणी अध्यापक) और First Grade Teacher ( प्रथम श्रेणी अध्यापक ) की परीक्षा RPSC ( राजस्थान लोक सेवा आयोग) द्वारा आयोजित करवाई जाती है। लेकिन राजस्थान में थर्ड ग्रेड टीचर भर्ती के लिए REET EXAM होता है। रीट परीक्षा देकर उसमें उतीर्ण होने वाले अभ्यर्थी राजस्थान राज्य में सरकारी विद्यालयों में थर्ड ग्रेड टीचर की नौकरी प्राप्त करते है। यह परीक्षा माध्यमिक शिक्षा बोर्ड,राजस्थान अजमेर द्वारा करवाई जाती है। First Grade Teacher ( कक्षा 12वीं तक पढ़ाने की योग्यता रखने वाले अध्यापक) Second Grade Teacher ( कक्षा 10 वीं तक पढ़ाने की योग्यता रखने वाले शिक्षक ) Third Grade Teacher ( कक्षा 8वीं तक पढ़ाने की योग्यता रखने वाले टीचर) "ऑनलाइन हिन्दी ज्ञान . टी के ब्लॉग" पर यदि आप रीट परीक्षा के बारे में पूर्ण जानकारी प्राप्त करना चाहते है तो इस पोस्ट को पूर्ण रूप से जरूर पढे। इस पोस्ट में हम आपको इन रीट परीक्षा से जुड़ी निम्न जानकारी देंगे – रीट परीक्षा क्या होती है ? • REET EXAM देने के लिए क्या योग्यता चाहिए ? • REET First Level Exam क्या होता है ? • REET Second Level Exam क्या होता है? • रीट प्रथम और द्वितीय लेवल परीक्षा में क्या अंतर होता है ? • REET EXAMINATION का Syllabus क्या होता है ? • रीट परीक्षा में किस तरह के Question पुछे जाते है। @REET #REET @onlinehindigyan.tk @Anchor.fm /pinkcityfm

With the start of a new school year right around the corner, you'll be back in classrooms with your students. That's why on this episode, I want to support you in starting the school year strong. You may be feeling all the emotions: excited, nervous and uncertain and I totally get it. I'll share five things you must do to have great classroom management. I've put together these five must dos to help start the school year strong with classroom management. You'll learn and come away with some tips and tricks that will put your classroom management on auto pilot. Whether you're a new or mid-career  teacher, I'll give you the help you need. To further help, I've put together a free resource called the Classroom Management Letter Template so be sure to grab that.Show your support for the podcast by:1. Leaving a Review on Itunes or Follow, Thank you!2. Struggling with classroom management? Get the free Classroom Management Plan Letter Template here3.Signing up for our newsletter on the  Website4. Support by buying Teachers Impact a book5. Learning more about the new Micro Training on Classroom Management here6. Let's Talk here:    Email | Twitter |  Instagram 

Katie Garner specializes in making meaning while reading using the science of reading to increase access to books of our primary students.

Join our conversation with Megan Wright, a First Grade Teacher at Trinity. She talks with Dr. Denton about forming habits in education that help students thrive. Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill has a long-standing tradition of reading and growing together as a community. Over the past two decades, we've explored a range of works from the Bible to Tolstoy to Hans Christian Anderson and Andy Crouch. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the distinctive mission of Trinity School through reading For the Children's Sake, by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay.⁠

Home Decorating as a career was an evolution for me that started when I left my job as a First Grade Teacher to stay home with my infant son. Going from a dual income to a single income meant budget everything while at the same time going from working full time to staying home all day meant lots of down time and lots of time for noticing the four walls that had become all too familiar. Those walls needed a change and naptime was the time for changing them, but there wasn't much room for purchasing new things. This was when I learned the power of transformation through paint and how I started my journey of discovering that home decorating does not have to break the bank.    Show notes and links mentioned: >> figandfarmathome.com Community: >> bit.ly/design101group Instagram: >> @figandfarm

Brittany is a first-grade teacher who has pumped for her 2 sons and is about to go into round three with her daughter. So to say she is an experienced “busy pumping mom/teacher” is an understatement. Brittany takes us through the different challenges the teaching job brings with it and she shares her experiences, tips and tricks on how she navigated them. She shares the story of how she handled her students' questions regarding “How she was getting milk for the baby” and also how she handled the awkward moment when a male employee walked in on her. Pumping Schedule: With her first son, Brittany only pumped twice during the day but she decided to ask for that third pump session with her second son, as she felt the 2 pump sessions did not allow her to get enough milk. She plans to do the same when she goes back to school after maternity leave with her third.   Her Pump: Medela pump in style (insurance provided) Favorite Products: 2- Medela Sanitizing Spray 3. Medela Sanitizing Wipes 4. Medela hands free pumping bra: 4. No Bake Lactation Ball Recipe: *This Podcast was created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The host and guests are only sharing their stories and listeners should always refer to the CDC guidelines and their personal care doctor professional.  Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The host and the guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Learn more about Mrs Stone - what grade she would want to go back to, favorite foods, and her fear of...well, you'll have to listen to find out.Meet the Pride is hosted by 3rd Grader Emma Gillikin and profiles the students and faculty of Leesville Elementary School. You can find more at MeetThePride.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

Gaydos and Chad talk with first-grade teacher Callie Krohn about how she's "edu-taining" her students.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's #ThrowbackThursday and today Minnie Ntuli is taking you all the way back to your first grade! Don't get us wrong, we truly appreciate teachers. Not matter if you loved them or disliked them they most likely left a lasting impression. So how well do you remember your first-grade teacher? And why do you remember them so well?

Learn how this elementary school teacher has managed her finances by focusing on keeping consistency with her expenses. She also talks to us about how she is planning for the future and how she views travel and vacation as two separate things.

Meet Alice. A First Grade Teacher in a Catholic School in Washington, DC during COVID19. After listening, you may agree that Teachers, Students and Parents are some unsung heroes of this pandemic. www.patcoakley..com

Concurrent with launch of the Trust & Safety Professional Association, Alexander Macgillivray and Nicole Wong provide context and suggestions forward as regulation, policy, and public awareness of content moderation and trust and safety issues evolve.Audience Q&A follows the discussion.Speaker Bios:Alexander Macgillivray, aka “amac,” is curious about many things including law, policy, government, decision making, the Internet, algorithms, social justice, access to information, and the intersection of all of those. He was United States Deputy Chief Technology Officer for the last two plus years of the Obama Administration. He was Twitter‘s General Counsel, and head of Corporate Development, Public Policy, Communications, and Trust & Safety. Before that he was Deputy General Counsel at Google and created the Product Counsel team. He has served on the board of the Campaign for the Female Education (CAMFED) USA, was one of the early Berkman Klein Center folks, was certified as a First Grade Teacher by the State of New Jersey. He is proud to be a board member at Data & Society, Creative Commons, and Alloy.us, and an advisor to the Mozilla Tech Policy Fellows, and part of the founding team of the Trust & Safety Professional Association. https://www.bricoleur.org/Nicole Wong develops tech international privacy, content, and regulatory strategies. She previously served as Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer in the Obama Administration, focused on internet, privacy, and innovation policy. Prior to her time in government, Nicole was Google's Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, and Twitter's Legal Director for Products. She frequently speaks on issues related to law and technology, including five appearances before the U.S. Congress. Nicole chairs the board of Friends of Global Voices, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting citizen and online media projects globally, and sits on the boards of WITNESS, an organization supporting the use of video to advance human rights; the Mozilla Foundation, which promotes the open internet; and The Markup, a non-profit investigative news organization covering technology. Nicole currently serves as co-chair of the Digital Freedom Forum. More info here: about.me/nwong.Robyn Caplan is a Researcher at Data & Society, researching issues related to platform governance and content standards. Her most recent work investigates the extent to which organizational dynamics at major platform companies impacts the development and enforcement of policy geared towards limiting disinformation and hate speech, and the impact of regulation, industry coordination, and advocacy can play in changing platform policies. Her work has been published in journals such as First Monday, Big Data & Society, and Feminist Media Studies. She has had editorials featured in The New York Times, and her work has been featured by NBC News THINK and Al Jazeera. She has conducted research on a variety of issues regarding data-centric technological development on society, including government data policies, media manipulation, and the use of data in policing.

I loved interviewing Suz. Her energy and sheer passion for her business and how she helps women gain food peace is remarkable and uplifting. For anyone working in a public service role right now wondering how they can become an entrepreneur, this is for you. Suzanne is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, the CEO and Founder of CarpenterOne80, as well as the creator of SOS (Suz On Your Shoulder), Babysit My Plate, and The Food Peace University, three different virtual bite-sized nutrition courses. They were designed to teach you what you need to know to create sustainable results. Suzanne Carpenter is an approachable, sincere, fun-loving, and passionate leader who loves to personal improvement and transformation in those she teaches. Through her successful 10-year nutrition career, Suzanne saw a gap in the industry and a trend in society. Americans are more confused and overwhelmed than ever when it comes to actually losing weight and keeping it off. She created a virtual nutrition education company called CarpenterOne80 whose mission is to provide affordable and simple programs that can clear up food confusion so that people can win at losing weight. Contacting Suz is easy Website www.carpenterone80.com coupon code---journey (for the grocery lists) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CarpenterOne80 Private Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/2202043203353433/?ref=share Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carpenterone80

Students at Eisenhower Elementary School learn how getting in the “green zone” helps them and their classmates do better in school. First grade teacher Cathy Landis focuses on each student, helping them establish a strong foundation in literacy and in skills that will help them achieve success in school and in life. Learn how making the school-home connection also makes a difference for her students in this podcast episode.   Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us. For more about other Above & Beyond winners, listen in for additional podcasts in this series, or visit ahschools.us/aboveandbeyond.

A career change from a communications/public relations role for Kate Mabel has benefitted first grade students at Monroe Elementary School - Mathematics, Science and Children's Engineering. Learn how Mabel meets students where they are at, incorporating technology to build engagement and building on students' ideas to ignite a passion in learning.  Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us. For more about other Above & Beyond winners, listen in for additional podcasts in this series, or visit ahschools.us/aboveandbeyond.

We know that movement is essential in the early primary classroom. In today’s episode Renae Myers, a first-grade teacher, gives us insights into how to use movement to assist students in the task of focus. She’s done some great research on how movement benefits her students and when and what kind of movement has worked best in her first-grade classroom.Also, grab your 200+ Classroom Supply Checklist made especially for the early primary classroom. Use it when you are doing your ordering for next year. Pass it onto a first-year teacher to help with the question “What do I need to order for my classroom?” https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/supplylist200 Welcome: 1:05Renae Myers: 3:30Supply Checklist: 13:50Good Bye: 18:40

What does a teacher do? Elmo and Chris learn more about teachers and play the game "Teacher or Fish?".

Go to askaprincipal.com for show notes.Get in touch with Dr. Nate and Kate at ask@askaprincipal.com

A follow-up to Chad's episode, part 1. Principal Chad High describes what his life is like today, how the heart attack permanently changed him, and what he is doing to keep his health in check by managing his stress.

Our guests have been on both sides of applying for a teaching position. Join us as they share their best insights about how to land the right teaching job. @larryferlazzo @MCUSDSupe @valruckes @Mrs_C_Hines @SaneeBell @Bamradionetwork Candace Hines is an elementary educator with the Achievement School District in Memphis. She has taught for eight years and presents professional development. Val Ruckes is a First Grade Teacher at McGregor Elementary. Dr. Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX. PJ Caposey is an award-winning educator, author of six books and is the Superintendent of Schools for Meridian CUSD 223 in Northwest Illinois.

Edison Park Creative & Expressive Arts first grade teacher Maria Rose joins us to talk about being at one school for 25 years, why reading is her favorite subject to teach, and her favorite Halloween candy.

Everyone is back this week and bringing news of tidings and joy. We spend some time catching up on the latest news in regards to MCAS 2.0, if you are a test administrator this is a can't miss. Also catch up with Cheryl Elias, a First Grade Teacher over at Ell's Elementary and hear all of the amazing things she is doing in the classroom. If you have ever thought that a 1st grader will have trouble with technology in the classroom I dare you to listen.Tools:https://web.seesaw.me/https://www.kodable.com/https://www.getepic.com/Twitter:MikeSPSDLASuzanneSPSDLAMusic provided by Camtasia Software and Bensounds.org

Everyone is back this week and bringing news of tidings and joy. We spend some time catching up on the latest news in regards to MCAS 2.0, if you are a test administrator this is a can't miss. Also catch up with Cheryl Elias, a First Grade Teacher over at Ell's Elementary and hear all of the amazing things she is doing in the classroom. If you have ever thought that a 1st grader will have trouble with technology in the classroom I dare you to listen.Tools:https://web.seesaw.me/https://www.kodable.com/https://www.getepic.com/Twitter:MikeSPSDLASuzanneSPSDLAMusic provided by Camtasia Software and Bensounds.org

This episode is just, well, I don't know. Listen at your own risk. You may never get this time back…

Maria Dismondy is a self-published children’s book author who has sold close to 300,000 books….and she’s done this while working at home with 3 kids. Maria has grown her business by finding unique ways to market her books, so I can’t wait to learn from her. I know a lot of you want to self-publish or market your books better, and I know Maria has tons of wisdom to share. Welcome to the show Maria! On the Show 1:05 - Getting Into Writing3:40 - Selling a LOT of Books5:49 - Parents and Teachers As Customers6:34 - Partnering With School Systems9:57 - Getting Found Online & Making Sales12:05 - Opening A Publishing Company14:20 - A Unique Business Model18:35 - Busting the Self-Publishing Stigma21:13 - A Day In The Life24:58 - Funny AND Adorable Mom Moment Listen Now   Getting Into Writing Right after college, Maria became a teacher and taught for over a decade. She used children's literature to teach indirect lessons to her students. For example, if she noticed a lot of teasing or a lack of community in her room, she tried to find a children’s book that would talk about community and begin that conversation in their class. Maria knew that teaching young children a lesson could be difficult. (And we Mamas know exactly what she’s talking about, right?) But an effective way to teach principles is to show the children an example and talk about the topic indirectly. Maria had a hard time finding books about real life characters, especially kids, who had the courage to be themselves in tough situations. She found tons of books with bears or talking dinosaurs as the main character, but she wondered why there weren’t books about bullying, teasing, or self-esteem with characters of different cultures or disabilities that represent real kids in the United States. So she wrote that book! Maria’s start-up mindset was, “If it’s not out there, I’m going to write it.” And out of that thought came her first book, Spaghetti in a Hotdog Bun. At the time she was working full time as a teacher and was pregnant with her first child. After her baby was born, she went back to work part-time as a teacher, but noticed that her book sales and speaking engagements were increasing. Maria ended up leaving teaching altogether in 2011 and has been writing ever since. She works primarily from home but often speaks outside of the home. She brings up how we often get hung up on titles. Is she a Work From Home Mom? Or a Work Out of the Home Part-time Mom? Maria says it’s hard in her case because for so many years she was defined as a First Grade Teacher and Reading Specialist, but then all of the sudden she doesn’t have a tidy title to wrap-up her work. It’s certainly a funny challenge for mamapreneurs. (Here at Brilliant Business Moms, we are all about growing a business that works with you and your family - regardless of the term you put on it!) Selling a LOT of Books The amazing sales didn’t come about immediately after her book published. It took a few years, and lots of hard work, but, as of this podcast recording, Maria has sold over 300,000. Congrats! Maria says she primarily used grassroots marketing and lots of free social media marketing. She focuses not on selling books but giving valuable information and content to her target market. Maria smartly recognizes that, although she writes picture books for kids, her market isn’t children. It’s the caregivers, teachers, and parents who will be purchasing books for children. Her goal is to build a community around her books and a network of people who believe in empowering children with tools to navigate tough situations. Her marketing message isn’t, “I have a book for sale. It’s $10.95 and you can buy it on Amazon.” But rather, “Did you know these 7 lessons are really important to teach children before age 7? Let me show you the research.” That hook is much more powerful, isn’t it!? It’s much more compelling to explain the problem you solve or the benefit you offer. In her case, it's providing easily accessible information for families and teachers to help raise children in today’s society. Parents and Teachers As Customers It’s hard for Maria to look back and see where her sales came from on the consumer side. She knows how many books she sold via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers, but not who her individual customers are. But what Maria does know is the majority of her followers on social media are teachers. Her books are part of the curricula in several school districts, which means there are lesson plans written around her books.  Partnering With School Systems It’s incredibly cool that Maria’s books have been incorporated into schools! How did Maria make that happen? With her background as a teacher, Maria knew the going rates for author speaking engagements - and she knew what teachers wanted in those presentations. At first, she offered her school visit services for free. And once she had a few under her belt, she charged a small fee. Word-of-mouth has been her biggest form of marketing since teachers knew she was good with the children, and age appropriate. In the last 5 years, she has focused on her relationship with people at a school who are responsible for booking speakers, like principals and media specialists. Following her speaking engagement, she would send a personal note and a small gift to thank the school for having her. In the note, she would ask two things: what else she could do to help the school, and (if they had been happy with her presentation) to please share the word with 3 colleagues. That strategy has really helped her business! Other than these personal connections, she doesn’t do advertising. (And this shows how word-of-mouth is a WONDERFUL way for business moms on a budget to make an impact!) A year ago she produced a video where she invited 5 contacts from her prior speaking engagements (educators and staff) to come to Barnes & Noble and record their thoughts. She made this request really easy - the date and time were set and she threw in a gift card to sweeten the deal. This video got tons of hits and was very helpful for booking future engagements.  Maria says that her speaking engagements are usually local to her. She has 3 young children and acknowledges that she has limits on her time. Maria isn’t willing to travel for work, so she’s limited to mostly local schools. Recently she did take 2 speaking engagements in Florida because they were within driving distance to Disney World, so that worked out well for her family! A creative solution Maria came up with is to offer virtual school visits. These have been gaining popularity and she has done many virtual visits to schools in California and New York. There’s a handy video program she uses to ‘visit’ the school online. We think that’s an absolutely brilliant strategy! Getting Found Online & Making Sales Maria has never paid for ads. She started blogging after the birth of her second child and was really passionate about writing at the time. She blogged 5 days a week! Her target market was parents and teachers and she made sure her content was excellent, despite the exhaustion of having a 2nd baby! Since then, she posts 2 times a week. She has remained consistent with blogging, even as other social media platforms have ebbed and flowed. Since then, she posts 2 times a week. Maria has remained consistent with blogging, even as other social media platforms have ebbed and flowed. In her posts, she doesn’t force her use of keywords. But she writes organically and due to the volume of her posts, she pops up on Google often. (We think Maria gets a major high-five for all that consistency!) Even though blogging isn’t as popular these days, Maria still recommends it for the traction you get in the internet space. Opening A Publishing Company About two years ago, after a television interview, Maria was approached by a publicist for an NFL player. Her client wanted to write a children’s book - and the rest is history! Stephen Tulloch (linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles) co-wrote The Little Linebacker, which is a story about having a growth mindset and a little boy who is so determined to be in the NFL despite the odds against him. The year prior Maria had hired a business coach. And though it was a bit out of her character to make heavy investments, she thinks her business coach was very worthwhile! Her coach actually predicted that Maria could start a boutique publishing company with high profile clients. At the time, Maria thought a project like that may be a little too big for a work from home mom. So she tucked the idea in the back of her head, but soon enough the idea resurfaced. Since she couldn't self-publish The Little Linebacker (since she wasn't the only author), she needed another option. Maria worked with her graphic designer and web designer to create a platform for Cardinal Rule Press. She says this project happened very quickly and wasn’t super strategic at the time. But it has paid off! (And don’t some of the best business ventures begin with a lightbulb moment?) A Unique Business Model After publishing her own books and experiencing success, Maria began to get requests for coaching and consulting. And Maria noticed that she got requests from traditionally published authors who wanted to go to the "other side" and self-publish. At first, Maria was confused. Why would these traditionally published authors want to self-publish?  But actually, it’s something that most authors aspire to. Maria heard over and over again that publishing was a big industry, and unless you have a big name it’s hard to make money. She also heard about difficulties people had communicating with their publicists, and frustrations over doing lots of hard work for little revenue. So as Maria set up her business model, she knew she wanted to work with two kinds of authors. She wanted to, first of all, work with authors who had established a platform. And second,  Maria wanted to work with authors who had stories that empower children. In her publishing company, she has a team of editors and copywriters who review manuscripts (and authors) that are aligned with their company values. Her publishing company is a hybrid model, which means the author may put forward $10K to $20K in creating their project, but they make back that investment much faster. Her authors get around 90% of each book sale, which is far more impressive than the 8% to 12% they could expect from a traditional publisher. Busting the Self-Publishing Stigma Self-publishing does seem to have a stigma in the public eye. We’ve heard naysayers say things like, "Self-publishing isn’t as legitimate as traditional," or, "People won’t take you seriously as an author," and so on. How does Maria combat the naysayers? Not surprisingly, Maria gave us some helpful insight! She believes the bias against self-publishing has improved over the last 7 years. About 7 years ago, more people began self-publishing and the industry has gained credibility since then. She doesn’t see the stigma as much as it was then. In Maria’s mind, her book sales prove that mode of publishing truly doesn’t matter. If you’re comparing apples to apples, she sees herself as an author whose book has sold over 300,000 copies. “[My writing] brings an income to our family that is more than I made with a college master’s degree. I worked long hours as a teacher, and I only work about 3 hours a day now. I have 8 children's books that make a difference. The way my books get into the hands of children may be different, but I’m proud of the difference it’s making.” The sales really do speak for themselves in Maria’s case. (I can relate to others casting doubt on the legitimacy of your business model! I can still remember last year when Holden’s pre-k teacher made the comment, “Now that he’s in school maybe you can get a real job.” I was an online business owner and used to be a nurse, but I was thinking, "I worked way more hours and made way less!" Smile and nod, and be confident about how you can help people make a difference.) A Day In The Life Maria goes to bed around 9:00 or 10:00 and reads a book to relax. She’s awake by 5:30 or 6:00, makes a cup of coffee, and gets right to work. This morning, she was up at 5:30 am and her crew didn’t wake up until 7:30 am. So she got 2 full hours of uninterrupted work done! Maria makes a point to be very focused during this early morning work session. She’s not checking Facebook or getting sucked into her email. She’s attacking her to-do list from the night before. These hours are highly focused for her. Once her 3 kids - ages 3, 5, and 7 - wake up, they’re her focus. She makes them breakfast and gets them off to school. She has one in school full-time, one part-time, and one home full-time. Her two littles go down for naps or quiet time about 1:00 pm. Maria then checks her email or will do something like an interview or a virtual visit. After her older daughter gets home from school, they do after-school playtime and dinner. Her husband sells commercial real estate, so a few nights a month he will work late entertaining clients. On those nights, she puts her kids to bed at 8:00 and will work another 2 - 3 hours until he gets home. On the days she needs to work outside the home, she works from about 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Maria’s mother lives close and will come watch her children during these workdays -- she’s very grateful for that option! Believe it or not, Maria even finds time to work out! Usually 2 mornings a week she makes time for exercise, and usually with her kids. She enjoys long bike rides or runs. Her son, who’s 3, loves to visit the train tracks, which for Maria adds up to a 4-mile run! She incorporates exercise as part of her day with her children, and we love that. On weeks when her workload is light, she wakes up at 6:00 am and might get an hour workout and an hour of work. Funny AND Adorable Mom Moment Around Christmas, Maria ordered about 100 super cute calendars to send to her corporate clients. She had to package the calendars separately, and ship them out in time for Christmas. So, imagine Maria in a busy, Christmas-time post-office with about 60 packages. Her son kept putting his hands on her face, hugging her, and telling her he loves her. She thought her son’s sweetness was a stark contrast to the cold mood of the post office. There was a sad feeling in the post office, with everyone looking so sad, grumpy, and impatient. Her 3-year-old looked at the line of people on the way out and said loud enough for all of them to hear, “Happy Halloween, everyone!” The mood instantly lightened as everyone laughed and smiled. Isn’t that exactly what people need? A bit of laughter during the stressful holiday season when we *should* be enjoying ourselves. I just loved chatting with Maria, and I hope you came away inspired and excited to make a difference with your business. Stay in Touch with Maria Site: MariaDismondy.comInstagram: @mariadismondybooks Now It’s Your Turn To Head Out There And Be Brilliant!