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Join Saad Ahmed and Nosharwan Ahmad for Tuesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Summer Riots" and "Private Education." Summer Riots The recent riots all across England were at the forefront of news this summer. This has created a safety concern for the public, meaning that the new government will have to work on rebuilding the Justice system following the disorder created by the riots, and come up with a long-term plan to reform the prison system. Join us as we discuss the lasting aftershocks. Private Education As of January 2025, private schools will charge VAT. Will adding VAT to private education fees increase the overall cost for families or will it help generate additional government revenue to support public education and other social services? Guests: Cassia Rowland (Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government) Dr Roger Grimshaw (Research Director at the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies) Adam Smith (Programme Director at UCL & Creator of Dementia Research, and ENRICH) Elizabeth Gould (Former BBC Broadcast Journalist, Retrained as a Secondary Teacher and Head of Department) Producers: Fezia Haq and Anam Mahmood

In this podcast episode, we sit down with Erin Lamb, Tyler ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year. Erin delves into her core teaching beliefs and offers a glimpse into the dynamic and engaging environment she creates in her classroom. She also shares the inspirational quotes and philosophies that drive her commitment to education. Whether you're an educator seeking motivation or someone interested in the art of teaching, you won't want to miss Erin's remarkable journey and her insights on what it takes to be an impactful educator. Tune in for an inspiring and informative conversation! Support the Show.FOOTER: If you want to hear more news about the district, download our app in the app store or sign up for our district newsletter at get.TylerISD.news.

Education Minister Erica Stanford says a shortfall of secondary teachers is chronic across the country. The Government has announced a residency fast track for overseas teachers, in a bid to plug the gaps. Stanford, also the Immigration Minister, says by the end of the year we'll be 227 teachers short. "Next year- rising to about 550 and then the year after that, 679. And when I saw those figures at the end of last year, I believe it was, I had a small heart attack because those are big numbers." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Humboldt Education Foundation (HEF) is excited to host the annual Teacher of the Year Banquet on April 18th, 2024 at The Warehouse Event Center. This is a heartwarming event where the Humboldt Education Foundation honors teachers from each of the HUSD schools who have been nominated as Teacher of the Year by their students Students will read their nomination letters, teachers will speak, and the room will be filled with a wonderful reminder of how teachers touch lives daily. The banquet ends with a selection of the overall winner for the Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year. HEF... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/humboldt-education-foundation-teacher-of-the-year-banquet-2/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Metaphysics, Spirituality, Out Of Body, And Transformation#author #metaphysics #spirituality #transformationalcoach The thoughts and opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect those of the network...Zen is a published author (18 books) and speaker with a MA in Organizational Management, MBA in Project Management and Certifications as Secondary Teacher, Transformational Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, with an honorary Doctorate in Divinity. Website: https://bethedream.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenbenefielFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/zenbenefielLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zenbenefiel/X: https://twitter.com/be_the_dreamYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneWorldinaNewWorldThanks for tuning in, please be sure to click that subscribe button and give this a thumbs up!!Email: thevibesbroadcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/listen_to_the_vibes_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevibesbroadcastnetworkLinktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeuTVRv2/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheVibesBrdcstTruth: https://truthsocial.com/@KoyoteFor all our social media and other links, go to: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastPlease subscribe, like, and share!

In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I'm diving deep into finding balance as a multiple prep teacher. From setting boundaries to simplifying your school day, I'll be sharing tips and strategies that will help you not only survive, but thrive in your role. So, if you're ready to reclaim control of your schedule and prioritize your well-being, this episode is a must-listen. Let's tackle those multiple preps together and make this school year your best one yet! Download my FREE course planning cheat sheet: https://khristenmassic.com/semesterShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/- Episode 145: Planning and Preparing for a New Course- Episode 1: Using Marie Kondo to Determine Essential Standards- Episode 155: Four Mistakes Multiple Prep Teachers Make When Starting a New School Year- Episode 157: The Truths About Creating Systems

Secondary school teachers warn that the ongoing teacher shortage is set to worsen as recruitment declines. A recent survey revealed 16 percent of principals had to cancel classes due to dwindling staff, and the sector is relying on foreign-trained teachers and teachers over the age of 65. Reports also show the number of secondary teaching students has halved since 2010. Secondary Principals' Association President Vaughan Couillault says recruitment has gotten harder for specialised educational fields, such as maths and physics. "The unfortunate thing is, the nature of our local supply is such that we're basically stealing off each other. Some teachers move over here, this one's moving over there, they're travelling, they're moving out of Auckland." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered how to keep your sanity when a holiday falls on a school day? In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I'm sharing my top 5 tips for surviving holidays as a multiple prep teacher. From staying consistent to staying on schedule, I've got you covered. Plus, I'll show you how to keep it educational while still embracing the holiday spirit. If you're ready to reduce overwhelm and prioritize important relationships, tune in now and discover how to thrive during those crazy holiday days. It's time to take control and make the most of your time in the classroom!Download my FREE course planning cheat sheet: https://khristenmassic.com/semesterShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/

How do we communicate student growth? Is that the same as work ethic? The same as effort? Our conversation with teacher Aric Foster gets us thinking about what makes a healthy grading practice. Our Email: cese@cmich.edu Intro Music: David BiedenbenderOther Music: Pixabay Find us on social media: Instagram: cmichceseFacebook: cmich_cese

In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I'm diving deep into finding balance as a multiple prep teacher. From setting boundaries to simplifying your school day, I'll be sharing tips and strategies that will help you not only survive, but thrive in your role. So, if you're ready to reclaim control of your schedule and prioritize your well-being, this episode is a must-listen. Let's tackle those multiple preps together and make this school year your best one yet! Download my FREE course planning cheat sheet: https://khristenmassic.com/semesterShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/- Episode 145: Planning and Preparing for a New Course- Episode 1: Using Marie Kondo to Determine Essential Standards- Episode 155: Four Mistakes Multiple Prep Teachers Make When Starting a New School Year- Episode 157: The Truths About Creating SystemsMentioned in this episode:MPTA Aug 2023Join the Multiple Prep Teacher Academy: https://khristenmassic.com/academy

Hey there, secondary teachers! Are you ready to conquer the chaos and transform your classroom into an organized oasis? Well, you're in luck, because on this week's episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I'll be sharing the 5 must-have classroom organization essentials for your success. From establishing routines and procedures to maximizing space with vertical storage, I've got you covered. We'll dive into the world of clear storage bins, catch-all baskets, student supply caddies, and even a cell phone charging station to keep those distracted minds focused. So whether you're a veteran teacher getting ready for another busy year or a newbie trying to tame the clutter, grab your earbuds and join me as we revolutionize organizational strategies for multiple-prep teachers. Let's get that classroom in tip-top shape!Get Your Classroom Procedures and Routines Planner Here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Procedures-and-Routines-Planner-Middle-School-and-High-School-8417054 Download my FREE course planning cheat sheet: https://khristenmassic.com/semesterShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/Mentioned in this episode:Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/pG2QyYwVyUasbQ2M8

In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Claudia Viramontes, the Secondary Teacher of the Year at Tyler ISD. Claudia's journey as a teacher began with apprehension and doubt. The weight of such a tremendous responsibility seemed daunting. But as a former Tyler ISD student herself, Claudia understood the impact that dedicated educators could have on shaping young lives. Join us as Claudia shares her personal journey, from a young student inspired by her teachers to a passionate educator who connects deeply with her students. Get ready to be inspired and gain insights into the world of education from the perspective of a dedicated teacher who makes a lasting impact in the lives of her students and the community.Support the showFOOTER: If you want to hear more news about the district, download our app in the app store or sign up for our district newsletter at get.TylerISD.news.

Secondary school teachers are inspiring mass frustration over their plan to resume striking. These teachers voted to reject the Government's latest collective agreement offers. They're refusing to teach two levels each day, from Monday to Thursday over the next three weeks. Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the Government's latest offer makes 'significant progress' for teachers, and the primary teachers agreed to a similar deal. "Personally, I think an 11 percent average pay rise- and some teachers would get an 18 percent pay rise- plus a one-off payment of $5,000 for teachers represents, in the environment we're in, a really good offer." LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie-Marie Tidy graduated from the TESL program in 2010 and has been teaching ESL for over 15 years. Her teaching journey wasn't always straightforward. She switched from public school to private, elementary to high school, and her teaching style and philosophy has evolved from year to year. Now she is happily teaching Sec. 1 at a private high school and joins us to share what she's learned throughout her career. In this episode, Katie-Marie gives concrete tips about:  Classroom management  Communicating with parents  Navigating the internships (she's a CT!) Building relationships with everyone at your school  Cultivating rapport with your students  ... and much more!

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Get ready to gamify your teaching with this episode! I've created a scorecard that allows secondary teachers to focus on tasks during the school day that can reduce stress and burnout. In this episode, I share the elements that make up the scorecard and how you can use it to create a more efficient, productive, and fun classroom. From clearing your workspace to delegating administrative tasks and taking breaks, this episode will teach you how to prioritize your day to make the most out of your time in school. Don't miss this opportunity to bring fun back to your teaching!Get your scorecard at: www.khristenmassic.com/scorecardDownload my FREE course planning cheat sheet: https://khristenmassic.com/semesterShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/

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Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed as a teacher, constantly struggling to find a balance between your work and personal life? What if I told you there's a simple solution that can help you reduce stress, achieve better work-life harmony, and spend more quality time with your loved ones? In this episode of the Secondary Teacher Podcast, I share my personal experience as a 10-year high school engineering teacher and reveal the real reasons why efficient planning is crucial for teachers. Stay tuned to learn how you can transform your teaching experience and improve your overall well-being.Download my FREE course planning cheat sheet: https://khristenmassic.com/semesterShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/

Are you unsure if you want to teach in a public school or a private school next year? In my experience, there are definitely differences between the two and pros and cons to both and finding which school is the best fit for you is so important. So today, I am sharing tips that I have learned from my experience in both public and private schools to help you wherever you end up next year.I want to help you THRIVE and not just survive in whatever school you teach at so I am sharing my best advice for teaching at private schools and public schools. In this episode, I am giving you 10 tips for teaching in a private school, 10 quick tips for teaching in a public school, and how these tips helped me while teaching at different schools.No matter where you end up teaching next year, I truly believe the most important thing about your happiness and job satisfaction is the support you receive. I hope you find a school that you have good support from your admin, parents, and coworkers and that fits well with your current season of life!Be sure to follow the Secondary Science Simplified podcast on your favorite podcast player! We have some amazing episodes coming up that you do not want to miss!Resources:FREE Parent Communication LogJoin the Secondary Science Simplified virtual professional development course waitlistSend me a DM on Instagram:@its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com Grab your Classroom Reset ChallengeFollow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Check out the show notes for all resources mentioned in this episode: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode66 Grab your ticket for The Champions for Science Demo Days Virtual Conference! Early bird pricing ends on August 31, 2023: https://bit.ly/demodaysinrs

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New name, but same-ish content.  The Secondary Teacher Podcast will be for middle and high school teachers juggling multiple preps to get the strategies to reduce the overwhelm so you don't have to choose between being an effective teacher and prioritizing important relationships. Every week, we will discuss strategies, systems, and time-saving tips to help you not only survive, but thrive as a multiple prep teacher. Download my FREE course planning cheat sheet: https://khristenmassic.com/semester Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/

Do you know where your food comes from? . That may seem like a simple question, but for many youth across Ontario it’s not a simple idea. . This week we spoke (https://the-back-40.castos.com/podcasts/19751/episodes/there39s-different-types-of-tomatoes) with the 2022 Teaching Excellence in Agriculture and Food Education Winner, Nigel Carlisle. Nigel is a Secondary Teacher at Cornwall Collegiate Vocational School is using ag-focused teaching methods to empower students to become food literate community members. His ultimate goal is to change how his students learn using hands-on experience over tests and books. . The Teaching Excellence in Agriculture and Food Education Award is provided by AgScape in partnership with Canada's Outdoor Farm Show. . As the voice of Agriculture in the Classroom Ontario, AgScape provides factual, balanced, curriculum-linked food literacy programs and resources to Ontario's educators and students. Learn more about AgScape's programs and resources visit their website here: https://agscape.ca/. . Join us on your favourite podcast player/app or visit our website (www.the-back-40.castos.com) to listen to more episodes. Sponsored by Trillium Mutual Insurance.

As teachers, we know that going visual is the best thing since sliced-bread. But are you using them to their full potential? In today's episode, we dive into how to use slides, whether Google or PowerPoint, to help your students be successful. I talk about the 3 types of slides, Intro/Agenda, Warmup, and Work Time. Links from today's episode: Download your free Daily Slides Template Join Math Resource Academy! (This is where I learned how to create the majority of the resources you'll find in my Teachers Pay Teachers store!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Join Melissa and Lori for their first Book Club episode! In this episode, they discuss the book Thinking Reading: What Every Secondary Teacher Needs to Know About Reading. They focus their discussion on Chapter 4: Helping struggling readers in the secondary classroom, and Chapter 6: What does it take for effective reading intervention at secondary school?  Related Episodes: Ep. 90: Improving Reading for Older Students with David Liben Part 1Ep. 91: Improving Reading for Older Students with David Liben Part 2 Resources: The Opportunity Myth by TNTPConnect with us!Facebook and join our Facebook Group Twitter Instagram Visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter. Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum. 

CW: Infertility, Infant Loss  In this episode of The Now What Pod, guest Kristin Joseph, tells her story of infant loss. She and her husband struggled for 4 years with infertility. They went through multiple rounds of IVF, miscarriage, and infant loss, before having their rainbow baby. Kristin takes us through the stress, pain, grief associated with infant loss, and the decision to try having another baby. Kristin provides advice for those supporting somebody through infant loss, or experiencing loss themselves.   Topics Discussed: Kristin's Story of IVF, miscarriage, and, eventually, a healthy pregnancy.  Mateo: Kristin describes Mateo's birth, meeting him, and then saying goodbye to him. Grief: Kristin describes the depths of her grief and the impact it had on her mental health then and now.  Deciding to have another child: Kristin talks about the decision to have another child.  Moving on or Moving through?: Kristin talks about the concept of moving forward but not moving on. Kristin's advice: Kristin tells our audience how people can support others going through this time.    Resources: PAIL (Pregnancy and Infant Loss) Network https://pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca/   About Kristin:  Kristin is a Secondary Teacher in Toronto who is blessed to love her career and enjoys learning from her students every day.  She and her husband Triston and the proud parents of 15 month old Greyson and angel baby Mateo. Kristin is a survivor of infant loss and in her episode she tells the story of losing her son Mateo and how her life changed forever.  It was the first time telling her story through fully, so it is raw, messy and real.  She hopes that by listening to her episode, others who have experienced tragic loss and trauma will feel less alone and be empathically supported with grace and understanding. Once people realize that they are not alone in their grief, they, like Kristin, can learn to navigate the world differently and support others in their own healing. Also, Kristin hopes that loved ones will gain an understanding of how to support bereaved parents after a traumatic loss of a child. After Mateo passed, to honour his memory, she began to write a blog post for/about Mateo that further expands on her story and how she and her family walk through and with grief and triggers as they move forward. www.mateoanthonyjoseph.com Want to be a guest on the show?  You can reach us at  Email: thenowwhatpod@gmail.com Follow us on IG/FB/TikTok/Twitter @nowwhatpod   Support the Show Patreon for exclusive episodes and more patreon.com/nowwhatpod Buy us a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/nowwhatpod Shop our Merch nowwhatpod.com  

Today's guest Chandra Courtney has a brilliant mind--and heart to go with it. Hear how her Caribbean childhood, "melting pot" family and teaching excellence philosophy inspire her to teach her Mesquite High students much more than science. "See people as potential advocates and allies; Agree to listen and look for solutions; Persevere when people doubt you; Take a risk on yourself because the world is so quick not to."All this advice helps her students advance in school and want to stay connected with her far past graduation. Not surprisingly, this wife of a Horn High School chemistry teacher and mother of a 2-year-old son was MISD's 2021 Secondary Teacher of the Year and pursuing her doctorate in social justice.

MBS Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow sits down with 2022 MBS Secondary Teacher of the Year, Tami Genry. Genry is the Librarian/Media Specialist at Mountain Brook Junior High.

Lana was your typical teacher -day by day- rushing through life. With two boys under 4 and a teacher/coach husband- it was madness. However, after trying the products and knowing that there was a 100% money back guarantee, she decided to try this out (even though everyone thought she was out of her mind!)- and the rest is history. Disclaimer: This is a unique story. Actual earnings vary significantly; no income is guaranteed. For info re: typical earnings, search Rodan + Fields IDS. http://bit.ly/USIDS2019

Pam Minard: Exciting Features of the 2022 Conference00:00:00 Molly RauhHello and welcome back to this CCIRAA Literacy Conversations podcast. I'm your host, Molly Rauh with my co-host...00:00:08 Jessica Rickert...Jessica Richert. Today's podcast features Pam Minard CCIRAs 2022 conference chair. We chatted a lot about the exciting opportunities, both learning and fun to get you rejuvenated. Join us on the journey to literacy and learning at the 2022 CCIRA conference, Feb 10, the 11th and 12th. All right, we have Pam Minard back on to talk about the conference. She had previously promoted the conference, but now we're moving the conference to from 2021 to 2022. So we're really excited to hear about some speakers and different things, because the conference is just around the corner. So Pam, tell us again about your thinking behind the theme of Journey.00:00:57 Pam MinardSure, my initial thinking was that journey that I see my students going through becoming literate in their lives, and how it's not just a quick journey. It can take a while. And then I thought about the journey in my own - journeys as a reader, as a teacher, as a bike rider. And just, you know, just takes time. When I first started mountain biking, I spent more time on the ground than I did on the seat of my bike, but I didn't give up, and that's what I want for my students. I want them to feel the challenge, but not give up. So that's kind of where my thinking was in 2019 when I chose the theme of Journey. Now, as we're moving into 2022 Journeys taken on a whole different meaning. And that is the Journey of covid and the postponement and the journey that we're all going through collectively across the world, not only in literate lives, but in our lives. So I could not, you know, I could not have picked a better conference theme that related to both education, personal lives and what's happening in the world than "journey." So we continue on like we always do.00:02:18 Molly RauhWell, I like the analogy that you mentioned with your biking mountain biking, and how you spent more time with your butt on the ground, then on the seat. And I feel like we're all feeling that as teachers right now, like the world has changed a little bit, and we're feeling a lot of hard days. But, you know...00:02:37 Pam MinardRight.00:02:37 Molly RauhWe get back on, and we keep writing. And so I really like that. I think that suits the world we're in right now, and the what you've dealt with trying to revise this conference now for, you know, first, to put it online. And then now again, to put it back in person, but I'm excited for you that we get to be in person and we get to have, you know, a real face-to-face conference with presenters. So my first question for you is, what are - I'm not, I'm not going to narrow you to 1 because that's just mean, three presenters and there's probably 50 to 100 that you're excited about, but three prisoners you're really excited to see at your conference this year.00:03:18 Pam MinardOkay, I did a lot of thinking about this this morning. And of course, while I was inviting presenters who has been act impactful in my life as a teacher, and I have to say, above all else, Ellin Oliver Keene. I would say, if you have not had the opportunity to sit in the room and listen to her speak, it's just a session that cannot be missed. I feel like every teacher has to experience Ellin Oliver Keene. Just to tell you a little bit about her. She's a local. She's from Colorado. She has been a staff developer, nonprofit director, adjunct professor. She's been with Denver's PEBC for about 16 years, the Public Education and Business Coalition. She works with schools in the United States and abroad. She has an emphasis on long-term school-based PD and strategic planning for literacy. That is a mouthful that might sound intimidating to listen to somebody talk about this. But every time I have heard her, it's just such common sense. And she's so easy to listen to and has so many great ideas. So on top of all of that, that she's, that she does interactive life, she's also written some books. She's been a co-author. I met her through a book 20 years ago, The Mosaic of Thought. It's been rewritten, not rewritten, but added to in the past 20 years. But I had no idea that that's who she was until I met her through CCIRA and then realized, oh my gosh, you made an impact on me 20 years ago. So that is my number one advice to conference attendees, whether you're a new teacher, middle of your career, end of your career: she is absolutely should be on your list if you haven't heard her. She speaking on Friday again, only one session, and it's from 915 to 10:45, it's session 308. That's my number one recommendation. Shall I keep going?00:05:24 Jessica RickertWell, let me pop in, because I have to emphasize what Pam said, like, I love people that can entertain and educate me, and especially when you're at a conference and you're going from session to session to session. And just like Pam said, like Ellen, is that they she has the research to back her, but she's funny, she's engaging. And yes, it's just things that you can take directly back into your classroom the next day. Always enjoyable and such a hit.00:05:54 Pam MinardYeah. So she's my number one recommendation. Number 2 and 3 are both in the world of writing. And a lot of you might not know, but we do survey our attendees, our board of directors, our local councils for, who do you want to see? So these two people came up with on those lists of who would you like us to invite to the conference? And they are Whitney La Rocca and Brian Kissel. They both really speak a lot to writing. Whitney is the author of Patterns of Power. I've heard great things about her. I've never attended one of her sessions. I plan on attending this year, but she says that her book offers practical classroom, ready advice to take into teaching the conventions of writing to the next level. I know a lot of us struggle with teaching writing, and I am always happy to have some practical strategies to put into my practice with writing. Nicely, she's got two sessions. She's a Thursday presenter. In the morning, she's going to focus on first grade through fifth grade. And then in the afternoon, she's going to focus on pre-k through first grade. So I really like that really narrowed down emphasis of this is what you can do with our first graders that are just learning to write, just wrapping their heads around those ideas of being a literate writing person, to the pre-k's that you're going to be interpreting pictures, that they're drawing and having more rich conversations with them than maybe production of writing. So that's one that I'm definitely going to attend. Again, she's a Thursday speaker. And then Brian is also a Thursday speaker, and he's going to talk again. I love this that they're both really there for the primary, primary students. So Brian's got a session that's K through 2. And then another one that's three through six. So he's going to go a little bit higher, but all about writing and having these conversations that we need to be having with kids about race, gender, ability, language, poverty. So really, I'm really curious to hear both of them. They came highly recommended to me. 00:08:15 Jessica RickertAnd Whitney's going to be on the podcast later in January too. Yeah. So we'll hear more from Whitney. I think Brian's going to write a blog to in January. So we'll get more information for both of them. So those are my two biggie's for writing on Thursday. And then I cannot leave out Angela Myers. I attended. I think it was the 2012 conference. When we had a huge snowstorm, one of our presenters called it snowmageddon in Denver and said, he had never seen a snowmobile riding down the middle of the highway, which was the case in Denver that weekend. But Angela came in as a pinch-hitter, and she was known at the time for a TED Talk that she gave called You Matter. And it was just so emotional. And so awesome to hear her talk about how we all need to matter. So she's been working on this mattering as a topic for several years now, and she's going to speak in a session later in the day on Thursday, called literacy, reimagined and just taking our literate lives, pre-technology into technology. And then her evening session on Thursday will be it's called Mattering is the Agenda. So please, I would encourage everybody to attend that it's from 4:30 to 6:00. You will probably walk out with wet eyes. She's just an amazing speaker, just makes you have that warm, fuzzy feeling inside when you leave her sessions.00:09:56 Molly RauhWell, and speaking of places, you get warm fuzzy feelings. I feel like one thing that is underutilized by new conference goers is General Sessions. Like some people just don't recognize, like that's there for everybody. You don't have to sign up for it, you just go and you enjoy the great speakers. And I feel like General Sessions, I always get, you know, they're the kinds of sessions that you're either, like laughing out loud. There have been ones where all up dancing around the room, there's probably some video from me, at a conference where I am for once being lively instead of a wallflower . There are, you know, sometimes they get you to cry. I've never teared up so much as I have at General Sessions. So who are some of our great General Session speakers that we get to look forward to?00:10:50 Pam MinardI'm glad you brought that up, because Lucy Caulkins is going to open our conference. So that should be amazing. If you haven't had the opportunity to hear Lucy again, I would highly recommend her. She's just a phenomenal speaker again. So, real. So common sense. So, you know, evolutionary, she changes her thinking when it's appropriate to change your thinking, and she shares it with everyone. So she's going to be great on Thursday morning. And then Georgia Heard is Friday morning. She's known a lot for her writing and her poetry. So, she'll be, you know, I don't know if you remember Heart Maps, but that came from Georgia Heard. So she'll be talking about engaging students with their heart in writing. So then we have Angela as the Thursday evening speaker. And I'm drawing a blank. Oh, Julia Torres will be Friday evening speaker. She's a librarian from Denver Public Schools; brings a great lens of diversity and teaching through texts that disrupt our normal thinking. So let's stop using The Grapes of Wrath and use some more current novel studies that will talk to the experience of people in the past 15-20 years instead of 40, 50, 60 years. And let's get rid of all those off and not get rid of them. That's quality work. But a lot of that work that I studied when I was a teenager was written by 40 year old men in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. I can't really make those connections to those people in my life. So disrupting our thinking about texts that we share, and then luncheon speakers, we have Gordon Korman, who is amazing. He's a gifted writer. He's on, I think he's surpassed his hundredth book, or it's in publication.00:12:49 Molly RauhHe's about to. Yeah. So yeah, we got to interview him. So if you haven't listened to that podcast episode, jump back, hear a little about his upcoming books and his recent books.00:13:02 Pam MinardYeah, yeah, he will be very entertaining.00:13:05 Molly RauhHe's an fun and interesting guy.00:13:10 Pam MinardMhmm. We have a decline that's been doing some staff development in the Denver area. So really speaking to literacy and getting, really working within the schools. So if you are having her as you staff developer, it would be really cool to come to her luncheon and experience her in a different venue. And then Gary Brooks is coming back our friend from the south. He's sure to be an absolute, hilarious luncheon speaker. And then on Saturday, we have Colby Sharp along with John Schu, "Mr. Schu Reads", and Rhonda Jenkins, a librarian in Illinois. So they're banding together to speak to if you build that bookshelf, they will read those books. So, access to great books for all students in your classrooms.00:14:05 Jessica RickertAnd I know that there are some people out there right now that are thinking I can't come to the CCIRA conference, because I just can't get a sub, like there's just - we understand the sub shortage. So what a great opportunity to come for three hours on Saturday, we have a one-day only option. And those people are amazing. We interviewed Colby on the podcast. I had never heard him. And he was so awesome. Just, just again, a down to earth person, you know, people have seen Mr. Schu. So I think that the combination of those three people is going to be a great boost if you just need a little bit of PD and just take 3 hours on your Saturday for yourself to come and see them. 00:14:48 Molly RauhYeah. And I think, you know, it's important to note that like Colby is still in the classroom. So you get somebody who's got that like day-to-day there. He's living what we're living. And John Schu bring so much energy. So if you're tired and you need, you know, kind of juiced up, and you know something to get you through the rest of the school year, man, there's no one better to kind of absorb some energy from like, last time I saw him, he's literally running around the room, handing out books. And he's like, I need to get a book, and you like, he just has great energy. And so I know we all kind of face some teacher tired. And for me, this conference is just to get energized and get excited about bringing things back to my classroom. So yeah, even if you can't get a sub go for that Saturday to get some energy from some amazingly energetic and awesome educators and librarians. And you know, just great stuff.00:15:46 Pam MinardYeah, I can't. And this podcast without mentioning to incredible authors. That's a good thing. You didn't hold me to one, because it's not going to happen. But Avi, who's been around forever, has won many Newberry Awards, a lot of other awards for his writing. He's a local to Colorado. He lives in Steamboat and is so excited to come and speak during two sessions and sign books. You might be familiar with this book Papi. He's got a lot of just incredible great series, and now he's taking those books and turning them into graphic novels. So he's moving over to the, to the genre that our students are showing that they're really enjoying these days. And then the other is Alan Gratz. Oh my gosh, if you have not read Refugee yet, I would highly recommend it. I was just telling the person I was driving home from work about it. I had to send her a link to get the book on Amazon. She's actually a teacher from Spain and said, oh, I want to read it, but it has to be in Spanish for me to truly understand it. And sure enough, it's been translated. So since Refugee, though, he has authored another book that came out in 2021, that he was so excited to come to the conference and share about 9/11. And then he's still written another book, and it's about it's another refugee story. I can't remember the title. It's something like out from the darkness about, you know, not hiding anymore, because you're an immigrant. So just amazing stories. Refugee takes like four vignettes, and you hear a little bit about each story. And then at the end, they start getting woven together. It was amazing. 00:17:34 Speaker 1And it's like a middle school book, but it was incredible to read. And I gave it enough of a book talk in our 15-minute drive home that third grade teacher that I teach with just has to have it to read it. So so those two, I would highly recommend. And, you know, just everybody that's coming is such great quality. Pernille Ripp is, her sessions are filling up really fast. Yeah, that Cris Tovani another local that's coming. And Beth Skelton, if you've been in her ELL workshops. Oh my gosh. And if you haven't, and you need strategies for teaching vocabulary to your ELL students, she's the person to go to. So, yeah, I could just go on and on.00:18:16 Speaker 1And Beth is definitely a font of knowledge. That's another one if you're looking for a little preview. If you're a little hesitant to sign up for the conference, we have a podcast from her too. And like we get so much information from her. So just imagine, you know how much more you could get if you get to see her and like, be there for her presentation versus, you know, just a little snippets you get on our podcast. So yeah, great speakers so excited for them. And this I know this isn't as much your side of conference planning Pam. So Jess, if you want to pop in and share some things, there's lots of other opportunities at the conference as well. So there's presenters and speakers, but there's other little places to network. So, like last our last recording, we talked about the Early Career Network. So what are some other things that maybe are going on as part of the conference that people who haven't been there might need to be aware of? Or, you know, take opportunities to take advantage of?00:19:23 Jessica RickertI would say the exhibit hall is going to be different this year, and it's not just going to be in one big room, but it's going to be lining the hallways in the Westin. And if anybody has not been in the Westin Hotel it, it looks like a mountain lodge like it's so cool. So you feel like a little bit of a retreat anyway. And then we're also doing something different with, we're not having one big bookstore. We're going to have some smaller book stores. And so those will be throughout the exhibit hall. So, you can kind of connect with different vendors. And there's people selling like scarfs and reading programs and books and all different kinds of things. So that's kind of cool. Entertainment-wise, actually, this hotel is awesome because it's right next to a skating rink. And so if you want to do just like a team bonding event, you can go ice skating, and there's just ice skating sessions there. There's also a really nice nice restaurant and a bunch of restaurants around there. There's a Dave & Buster's. So this is more not the academic, but the fun, which I think is a I think is a big part of the conference is it's a time to go and learn, but also reconnect with either people you do work with or other people you don't work with so that social piece that it's important too. So lots of things within walking distance of the hotel, which are, which is awesome.00:20:53 Pam MinardYeah. And one other opportunity for some entertainment Stan Yan will be back drawing caricatures of teachers. So free of charge, I think he does put out a tip, jar, but it's kind of fun to see what you look like in character. 00:21:10 Molly RauhYes. And it, yeah, if you haven't gone, he does that. He's done that the last couple conferences, right? And yeah, his, even, even if you don't go get yourself done, because you're nervous like, go watch, he's awesome. Give him a tip because he works hard and he, you know, he does that just because he's a really awesome guy. So I love that you guys mentioned some of the features of the new location. So if you didn't quite catch on to that, the Westin is a new location for us. So trying something new, but we think it's going to be exciting to kind of get out of the, you know, like, I guess I'll call it the Deep City and, you know, get to a place where there's some views where we have a little bit better access to restaurants and things so that people can really maybe make a mini vacation out of it too, you know, again, going back to that theme of we're all a little tired. And this is a great way to get rejuvenated. I think some people say, oh, my gosh, it's a professional conference, like I just don't have the energy for that. I don't want to do that right now. But oh, man, like, make a vacation of it. Go have fun with some teachers. Go learn some things, go get excited, network with some people, make some new friends, invite them to dinner with you. You know, whatever fills your bucket like it's a it's a good time to be had by a whole lot of teachers.00:22:34 Pam MinardAnother great thing about this venue is no more buses, no offsite parking. The Westin has a ton of parking right around the hotel, and then their offsite parking is within walking distance of the hotel. So depending on the weather, you might have to wear your boots, but you won't have to be waiting for a bus and dealing with the bus situation. So we're really excited to to have that.00:23:04 Molly RauhYeah. So come join us for our inaugural Westin year to enjoy all our nice new perks.00:23:11 Jessica RickertAnd registration is still open. It'll still be open through January. But what a great opportunity we have a break coming up, and it doesn't take a lot of time to register. You can go to CCIRA.org to look through the sessions that are available. And we have had many people on this podcast. If you want to check them out, they give little teasers or see what they're about before you register. That would be a great way to spend some of your winter break after your relaxing. And we just hope that everybody signs up. We can, if six teachers from a school come then a principal comes for free. So we are just excited to have this in person conference and gather back together and generate some excitement within the the teaching field again. So any last words, Pam or Molly.00:24:11 Molly RauhDo you have the specific date for when registration closes? So people know, you know, for so are procrastinators know when they're out of luck for, you know, off site registration, pre-registration.00:24:25 Jessica RickertIt will probably be around January 30th, 31st. So we don't have an official one, but just plan on the 31st being the close date.00:24:35 Pam MinardYeah. And we do offer on-site registration. It's just a little bit more expensive than pre-registration. So but we won't turn you away. 00:24:51 Molly RauhYeah. So for the real procrastinators, just show up. Yeah. So any last thoughts Pam. Any other things you're excited about to mention?00:25:02 Pam MinardNo, I'm just excited that it's happening. I mean it's been a journey for sure. And we are 100% having an in-person conference. The presenters and speakers, speakers and authors that I've spoken to are so excited to be in person. They don't care if they have to wear a mask. They don't. You know, they feel comfortable. They've all had their vaccinations and their boosters and they're ready to share their knowledge again in person with teachers. They have truly missed these experiences.00:25:36 Jessica RickertWell, we hope to see you all at the 2022 CCIRA conference. Thanks for joining us. Pam.00:25:44 Pam MinardMy pleasure. Can't wait to see you in 2022.00:25:50 Molly RauhThanks for listening to CCIRA literacy conversations podcast to find out more about CCIRA go to CCIRA.org. 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00:00:00 Molly RauhHello and welcome back to this CCIA Literacy Conversations podcast. I'm your host Molly Rauh with my co-host...00:00:08 Jessica Rickert...Jessica Rickert. Today's podcast features, Melanie Conklin, Melanie's work centers around writing middle grade novels. Melanie shares about her writing process, inspiration for her stories, and how Nicholas Sparks helped her get started in the publishing world. We are here with Melanie Conklin. Thank you, Melanie, for joining us on our our podcast. Why don't you start by telling us a little bit about your background?00:00:36 Melanie ConklinSure thing. Hi, I'm Melanie. I'm very excited to come and visit Denver in the beginning of 2022. Let's all take a moment to acknowledge how ridiculous it is that it's almost 2022. But my background was in not writing at all. I actually went to design school and studied to be a product designer. Most people don't know what that is. But basically, if you've ever been in Target or Walmart, all that stuff on the shelves that's what a product designer works on. We decide what something looks like and how it works; these kind of consumer products that you have in your home. So if you've ever seen like a giant cupcake birthday cake, it's like a giant cake, and it comes out of a pan. I designed that pan. So you probably have stuff in your house that I designed and worked on. That's a fun talking point. But so I was I was a designer for about 10 years. I quit to stay home with my kids while they were little, and I still liked them. And and I got bored during that time, started writing. And, and five years later, I was an author. So that's how I got here.00:01:41 Molly RauhSo I feel like they're have to be more steps from going from writer to authors. Or are there some stories or some pieces there of how you went from? Like I'm writing with my time to I have something published?00:01:55 Melanie ConklinSure. You know, it's interesting because I've been in publishing for a few years now, and I've met a lot of writers, and a lot of them have very circuitous unexpected paths to becoming authors. For me, I just think I have always had a love of the creative process. So when I had this like energy, one day, I woke up and thought, Oh, I have this idea for the story. Well, if I was writing that, I'd started this way. And so at nap time, I was like, well, why don't I just write that down? Like I have Microsoft Word like I can do that for free and product design. You have to bet I have about a million dollars to like, make a product. But for a book, all you have to have is somewhere to write, you know, even on paper. So I started writing, and I told my husband, you know, I think I'm writing a book, and he was like, of course, you are. So just let me know when it's done. And then I then I tried to read the whole internet, you know, to learn how to be a writer. I finished that first draft, and it was really bad. It did all the things that you're not supposed to do. So the protagonist was like 14 which is the dead space in between middle grade and YA. And she woke up from a dream on the first page and looked in the mirror immediately, which all three of those things are bad. Like none of that is good. And so once I started learning what I needed to do, I explored more, discovered that my voice for middle grade was something that really resonated with me. And "Counting Thyme" was my first book that was published was the third book that I wrote. And when I wrote that one in my critique, partners are reading it. They were like, you know, this is something like this. This reads like a real book. What's funny is it really didn't. There was still a lot of work that needed to be done. But at that point, I entered into the arena of trying to find an agent. And, you know, most people are always like. So how did you get your book published? Like, did you just send it to the publisher, or whatever? What happens is, an author works with an agent who's like your representative, who then takes your book to a publisher and convinces an editor at that publisher to buy it. And then you get paid, and the agent gets a chunk of what you get paid. So it's the first big decision you have to make when you're entering publishing is what agent are you going to work with? And so I had a few different agents that were interested in me, which was great, very fortunate. And my agent that I ended up working with at that time, he was didn't have a ton of experience yet with his own clients. But he said, you know, one of our I want to have one of our agency clients call. You can answer questions. And I was like, okay, that sounds good. So he told me what time I was going to get a call, but he didn't tell me who was calling. So my phone rings and I pick it up. And on the other end of the line, the guy says, "Hi. This is Nicholas Sparks, isn't that wild?" And I went, "What?" and he goes, "This is Nicholas Sparks, you know, the author, you know, I you, you're looking to work with one of my agents." And I said, "Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah." So I was totally my brain emptied of all thoughts. Like, what am I supposed to say to Nicholas Sparks? Right? Well, he turned out to be super helpful. You know, has a ton of experience could answer any question I had. And of course, had some real verbal gems that I was just like, wow, I can't believe I just heard him say that to me on the phone. So I did end up signing with that agent. We don't work together anymore now, for totally other reasons. But we had a great time working together for a few years. And I will never forget having Nicholas Sparks call me from from the road to talk to me about publishing.00:05:40 Jessica RickertThat is an amazing story. I would have probably freaked out too, and not been able to talk about anything, coherently. So with your first book, it centers around cancer, right?00:05:54 Melanie ConklinYeah.00:05:55 Jessica RickertSo, tell us about how did that play? Like, was there a personal experience that you felt the need to write this book around that?00:06:07 Melanie ConklinSure. So my my debut novel was for middle grade readers, and it's called "Counting Thyme." But time is spelled with an "H"- "Y" like the herb. And it's about a girl named Thyme who moves across the country for her little brother's cancer treatment. And it's sort of about that conflict that you have if you're a sibling where you often want things for yourself. But you have to compromise a lot, because there are other children who need things in your family as well. Which I have a little sister. So there's a lot of fodder for me about that topic. I was gravitated towards writing about pediatric cancer and specifically, neuroblastoma, because a few years prior to writing this, when I lived in Brooklyn, one of our neighbors' children was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. And this was when blogs had just started. And so everybody was like, wow, you can read it. You can read about each other's like daily lives like, and they can just post updates. And everyone in our neighborhood followed their blog and organized meal train and raised funds when they needed it for different things. And I became pretty intimately familiar with how difficult the treatment is for a lot of pediatric cancers, specifically this one. And I felt like it was just a really, really tough position for parents to be in that you're pursuing a treatment that you know is painful and difficult for your child. But it's the best chance they have. It's the best chance science can give them to outlive the disease. That's what I wanted to write about in that book. And I think it was the first middle grade that was had neuroblastoma knit, pretty sure, but I was personally familiar with it. Then I started working with a group called Cookies for Kids Cancer that raises funds to support research in that arena and part of what I, my proceeds from "Counting Thyme," went to supporting their research.00:08:02 Jessica RickertAnd you have some crazy statistics about childhood cancer on your website, which, like, shocked me. I didn't know that it would - isn't it the greatest killer of kids? Like that's how kids die the most deaths are attributed to cancer.00:08:23 Melanie ConklinYeah, you would. You would think it might be something else. But actually, pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death in childre. A lot of times, because it's not discovered until it's quite late. A lot of times you don't have the signs that you have with adult bodies. And so, and things are progressing quickly, because they have rapidly dividing cells, you know, because they are growing. So that's what neuroblastoma in particular is cancer of the nervous system. So it can appear anywhere that you have nerves, which means it can be all over your whole body, not only in your brain and your spine. So that can make it really hard to treat. And and that's what was kind of astonishing to me when I got to know the statistics through cookies for kids cancer was that there was so little money being spent on on cures for for children or even treatment, and that it's very difficult to even develop treatments ethically, because you don't want to do a study where you're giving placebo to children, you know, in order -so most of these treatments, including the one that's depicted in "Counting Thyme," which is an antibody treatment. They remain in clinical trial status permanently, because in order to get approval, they have to do a blind study, and they would have to knowingly let children suffer without getting the treatment. And that's just a real conflict of ethics. So it's very complicated trying to develop new treatments for pediatric cancer. And that's why supporting it is really important because they don't have the same kind of funding draw that say breast cancer awareness has. However, they have some of the best results. When I first started and learned about neuroblastoma, they're from that time to when "Counting Thyme" was published Cookies for Kids Cancer funded seven dozen clinical trials, and they actually increased the rate of survival among children in that like five year span. And so when you think about one organization doing that work, that's what they got done. What can we do if, if more people contribute to that? So it's definitely a topic that I'm passionate about having lived through witnessing my neighbor, go through it.00:10:42 Molly RauhChanging gears a little bit. So obviously you tried to read the internet. And you have also, you know, had this experience with your neighbor where you got inspired, and you explored that. So, you know, there's there's this great story of where your idea came from. But what is your writing process look like, you know, from idea to words on page? Because, you know, you said you were writing a book, and your husband was like, of course, you are. Like, so obviously you kind of sit around and write anyways. So what does writing look like for you as an individual?00:11:18 Melanie ConklinWell, for me, writing is - it's fun because I've been figuring out that process. I'm glad you're asking me now and not five years ago, because five years ago, I'd be like, well, I'm trying this. It's not going well, I'm trying that, maybe I'll try this next. It definitely takes a while to discover your own process. Even even being someone who came from a creative background, I had to figure out what worked for me with writing. And now the process is really what I love about it. It's very chaotic early on when I first have an idea for a novel I've learned to just kind of let the different parts of the idea come to me and whatever order they're going to come and not be judgmental about it. I just let myself write notes. I write them in a notebook, and then I write them on my phone. I use notepad on my phone. And so a lot of times, right before I go to bed at night, I'm tapping out some stuff on my phone so that then my brain will go to sleep. But I just kind of let all these little pieces is of the story kind of build up. And I get to a certain point where I've kind of like built this momentum, and this little mountain of a foundation. And then I'm ready to start actually trying to write the book. So when I write a first draft, I don't worry about how bad it is, because I'm never going to show it to anybody. I don't even show my first draft to my agent or editor. Nobody gets to see it. So I call it a zero draft, as I feel like that's less pressure like it's not even number one. I just I'm just just just trying it out. So I write a draft, and then I take a break from it, and then I go back and look at what do I actually have here. And I outline it. And that is when I actually look at it and go, how do I need to make this into a good story? Like where do I need to make a good midpoint? And what do I need to be the climax? I don't worry about any of that very much before I start writing that for me is revision. So when I'm in that phase, I have, you know, those tri-fold boards for like science fairs. So I have one of those in my office, and that's how I work. So I use note cards and Post-it notes, and I just pin them all over that board. And the one panel is the First Act. The middle panel is a second act. And the last panel is the third act, and I just put it all up in order and then rewrite it again. So typically for me, I'm rewriting a lot, and I have a lot of visual mess around me, sketches, Post-it notes, just this accumulation of like, thought that then I basically kind of organized. Then it turns into a book. So that's what I've discovered. Works for me. And I love seeing other writers processes. It's so cool.00:13:53 Jessica RickertDo you talk to other writers about their process and tweak your process based on that, or have you come to? This is really what works for you. And so continue with that, you know, writers where we generally like, kind of like craft and are sort of nerds about the writing process, because you're spending a lot of time doing it. So it would be hard to keep doing it if you didn't have a real passion for it. So yes, totally every time I share, a picture of something in my office of, oh, this is how I'm organizing. Like right now, I'm doing NanoWriMo, which some people may have heard of. It's the national novel writing month happens in November. And it's like a group challenge where everybody tries to write 50000 words for the month, and you're kind of cheering each other on, and you're getting one of those zero drafts done. I'm not drafting right now, though. I actually had a bunch of other stuff I needed to do. So I decided to make a list where I just made a box for each and everything I needed to do, like I need to revise 200 pages. And I broke that up into 20 boxes of 10 pages each. And I just made this whole grid of boxes. And I said, guys, this is what I'm doing for NanoWriMo. I'm checking off two boxes a day, and some of my other friends then sent theirs on Twitter saying, yeah, I'm going to do this to I'm going to organize it like that. So, writers generally really love seeing those visual parts of the process. And I've absolutely picked up some things from other people. One of my good writing friends, Tracey Baptiste, who has a new book just came out "African Icons." She does Post-it notes on the wall too, and we're always comparing and sending things back, and I'll be like, wait a second. Is that color coding? What are you coding there? And how are you color coding it? Like, I need to know your secrets. 00:15:42 Molly RauhWell and that reminds me, you know, this is more of a NanoWriMo plug, but some of them, I don't know if you've ever used some of their like prewriting stuff before the actual, you know, month begins. But some of those resources are phenomenal writing resources like there's some character development stuff that I plugged through one time. And you know, yeah, it's like there's so many good resources. And I'm sure those came from awesome authors like yourselves who were sharing process and helping develop writers. And you know, it's a cool place to look. So as teachers like, they should go check that out because man, their total stuff in there for kids to work on ideas.00:16:24 Melanie ConklinAnd and honestly, a lot of - this is the kind of goes back and forth. And I have seen a lot of things that I have learned from from from educators, because you guys take this kind of personal chaotic process and chunk it up and organize it so that you can teach it; ladder someone through that process, right? Can you tell my sister is a teacher? Now, an assistant principal like I got the lingo. But anyway. And so I have often seen something like, I remember one time there was one of my educator friends had the different ways of the different stages of revision in scale. So one is a carrot. And one is adding a spider leg. And one is adding a flap. And one is a blank piece of paper. And the visualization of that I was like, oh, my gosh, that is exactly what I do like trying to communicate that to student. I learned things from what I see educators sharing. And so there's definitely this kind of sharing that goes back and forth. I like prewriting. I love to linger there. I think that you often see people in movies sitting down and clackety-clack. They're just going at it at a blank page. And I know some people might do that, and that might be wonderful for them. But the vast majority of people I know they do some kind of collection phase before they do prewriting, they do worksheets. They have a notebook, or they just write like Erin Entrada Kelly whose friend of she writes by hand. She's got amazing handwriting. And also you have to check out. But like she writes all this stuff by hand and kind of lets it build up also. And I think that's really important. And we often don't give ourselves credit for it. But that collecting, if you're making mood boards, if you're making notes, if you're drawing your characters, like all of that is writing. So you got to give yourself credit for that too. And so, yes, I love those kind of prewriting resources. They're great as well.00:18:19 Molly RauhAnd thinking of some of that idea collection like, what is your process for gathering and collecting ideas ahead of time, like we talked to one author who she observes, and she journals a lot. And then she uses those journals to develop her writing. So what is kind of your idea gathering method?00:18:38 Melanie ConklinYou know, you know, you know that feeling that you have when your browser crashes and you lose like 357 tabs that you had open. That's my process of collecting is those 357 tab. Basically, I've kind of learned that, you know, what I'm interested in in my subconscious is not always going to come to me in a neat and organized package. It's not going to be a linear idea. And so I've kind of learned to embrace my curiosities and whatever I am curious about. And I want to learn about this to let myself learn about it, because there is a reason that I am interested in it. And often it's like there's these two neurons in my brain that are just trying to get together to make spark. And it's like if you fight where your natural interests are, and try to force yourself to do it in other ways, that connection doesn't happen. But I have found that if I just kind of embrace it and follow those things that I'm interested in and let myself kind of geek out about odd subjects, sometimes that that's where those connections come from. Sometimes it takes years before I know what I am actually writing about in a story I'm actually going to be I'm starting to draft my fourth middle grade novel in December. And so I'm in that notebook phase with that project, and I've been collecting things for that project for about four years now. And that's literally just been a process of when I have a tab up. And I take a screen grab. Recognizing this thought has something to do with that project, and I just dump it in a folder. And then I do the same thing in my notebook. I noticed something I've carried out. I tape it into the notebook I I am very like scrapbook-y. And so I collect all those little pieces. And then slowly, it's like the idea matures in my brain and actually becomes a story. And that's it's exciting. Also, terrifying when you sit down, to try to translate all those interests and a lot of ways. It's almost like you're doing self-therapy. You're like, what am I? What is my problem? What is the problem I'm writing about here, and once you figure that out, then you kind of know where that heart is for your character, because they have that problem. You know, our characters are all kind of a reflection of ourselves. So I try to tell people not to be too rigid or too structured when you're trying to discover things that it's fun. Just let yourself play and enjoy, like learning about different things. You never know where that's going to go. It could be a picture book. It could be a novel. It could be, you know, some amazing resource that you make that you share with other Educators. But definitely keep the tabs up. It's okay. It's okay to have your tabs. You can bookmark them to.00:21:27 Molly RauhSo in that vein of letting things go where they go, is there is there a time sometimes when you travel somewhere with your writing and with your book where you're just like, yeah, that tab does need closed. And so does that one like, do you often find yourself sort of scrapping things and moving on to something new? Or do you frequently find, because you've done a lot of pre-planning that you know where it's going? And so it, while you might find surprises along the way, you don't see a lot of like scrapping of entire chunks of your writing, or, you know, completely changing an idea.00:22:02 Melanie ConklinWell, here's the thing, like, when I'm doing the prewriting, I'm asking myself, I'm tapping into the characters emotional arc. I'm wanting to know what's messed up in their life. And what is the problem they're facing at the beginning, and how do they grow in so that by the end, they have somehow addressed that problem. That's all internal action. That's all internal growth. That's the characters heart. When I know that is when I start writing. However, when I start writing, I often don't know what the external plot should be. Sometimes there's like a spark, a connection, a metaphor, and I can tell, oh, I should be writing about this kind of external plot, but often I get it absolutely completely wrong. So Counting Thyme, the first draft of that Thyme moved with her family to New York City. And it's, you know, she's acclimating to a new school living in a city. She's never lived in an apartment building. She's only lived in Suburbia before. She's never lived in a diverse neighborhood. You know, there's all kinds of things that she's experiencing the first time, and she doesn't always like it. She's not sure if she likes living there and I, when I was working on that, you know, I was trying to figure out, how should I show this that she doesn't like living there? So my first idea was, well, she's going to pretend she's in the witness protection program. And so my whole first draft was about her pretending that she was in the witness protection program. If you have read this book, you know that there's no witness protection program in it at all. So it's like the actual external action the plot was just wrong. But I see those as like Legos. It's like you build something out of Legos, and you realize that at all, the pink ones are wrong, and they should be yellow ones. It's a pain in the butt to take it apart and change it to yellow ones. But you can do it, you know, with patience and effort. So with Counting Thyme, I got to do that like eight times I wrote nine drafts of that book with every missing piece. I only did five drafts. So definitely the process is improving. But I'm not a plotter who has a defined outline and knows exactly what the external action is. I kind of have to discover it, and once I do discover it, I know what's right, but I'm often throwing away a lot of words. That's why I always tell people writing is rewriting. It's not about finishing your draft one time, it's about finishing it like 5 or 10 times. You know. 00:24:33 Molly RauhThat's awesome. It's been so fun hearing about your process, because it's a little different than other people that I've talked to. So I'm enjoying the differences. I really like it. So as an author, are there some individuals who are kind of your heroes, or who have inspired you in what you're doing? 00:24:53 Melanie ConklinI definitely have heroes that I have looked to. And I thought about this. I thought about this question, 'cause there are a lot of authors I admire and that I am friends with now, and that I've learned a lot from, but honestly, the person who inspired me to want to tell stories is my mother. My mother was a labor and delivery nurse for 30 years. And she worked the night shift, and she used to come home and tell us how many babies she had that night. And she would tell us birth stories. And as I got older, and when I had my own children, it was going through all that she would share birth stories. She shared them with her labor and delivery classes when she was teaching people. And so I grew up with this. This this idea of learning from each other, through sharing these very personal stories. And so there is like a was a culture of storytelling in my house. And so I think about her a lot. She's the one my first book was dedicated to, was my mother I said, "For my mother, the truth teller," because she was all about being honest and honoring those stories and sharing them with each other, because that's how you learn how to be a person, right? So I'm trying to do the same thing in writing books. Hopefully, people learn a couple of things from my characters.00:26:12 Jessica RickertOh, I love that story. That's great. Thank you so much for joining us tonight, Melanie. And for all of you out there, if you haven't signed up for the conference yet, definitely sign up for Melanie's session, and she will be signing books at the conference too. So thanks for joining us, and we're so excited to meet you in person.00:26:33 Melanie ConklinThank you.00:26:34 Molly RauhThanks for listening to CCIRA Literacy Conversations podcast. To find out more about CCIRA, go to CCIRA.org. On CCIRA.org, you can join as a member, or find great resources like our professional development blog, which posts every Tuesday and has a variety of guest writers on an awesome selection of topics, CCIRA is a professional organization of Educators and community members dedicated to the promotion and advancement of literacy. We also have a Twitter account @ColoradoReading. You can find us on Instagram at CCIRA_ColoradoReading. Or you can find us on Facebook, where we also have a members only group that we're trying to build. And our Facebook account is CCIRA Colorado Reading. We'd love to hear more from you. And again, if you're looking for new content, please send any questions or things you'd be interested in seeing from CCIRA to CCIRAVideo@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I chat with Secondary Teacher, Matt Jensen. Matt is currently on secondment with the Brisbane Catholic Office in a role looking at how they can leverage digital tools across the curriculum for innovation and deeper learning. In this episode, we chat about what innovation is, what digital tools can be used to help teachers in the classroom, some of the ins and outs of the Digital Technologies Curriculum, as well as some of the proposed changes to the Australian Curriculum.  In this episode, Matt acknowledges some excellent resources such as: Digital Technologies Hub Grok Academy Unpacking the Curriculum Resource Digital Technologies in Focus To connect with Matt, you can find him: On Twitter: @jensen_mr Issue 5 of the STEM ED Magazine was recently released, which can be ordered here. For more information about us at STEM ED Magazine, you can find us: On our STEM ED Magazine website On Twitter: @stemedmagazine On Instagram: @stemedmagazine On Facebook: @stemedmagazine

Jason Oleskevich is a veteran teacher in Colorado. After 20 years of teaching, he started thinking the grass was greener outside the teaching realm, but after a year off realized he was a happier person in the classroom. Listen to this episode to hear his story, and find out why teaching is the best career out there for many of us.

Laura Resau, local Colorado author shares her experiences and habits as a writer-anthropologist. Laura specializes in middle grades and young adult books that are inspired by and celebrate cultures she has had the opportunity to visit and learn from.https://www.lauraresau.com/

As a Secondary Teacher at Anchorage Christian Schools (ACS), Spencer Moore has a unique view on how today's youth are impacted by corporate, media, political and other "woke" establishments. And as a young parent, he knew he had to get involved to advocate for his kids and their future.Now he's a Region 3 Representative for the Alaska Republican Party and is bringing salt and light into an arena that impacts all citizens - whether they engage or not.  Anchorage Baptist Temple, the church ACS is affiliated with, has a long and storied history of influencing the political scene in Alaska and it looks as though, at least in many aspects, Spencer has accepted that impressive and influential baton.Spencer is my guest today and I hope you can join us. Click on the link below for previous episodes of Family Matters as podcasts. Support the show (https://www.akfamily.org/donate/)

Today's podcast was recorded with Erik Palmer, a guru of instructional practices for better spoken communication. Erik shares his philosophy on the importance of teaching speech as a crucial life skill. He has developed a framework to teach students what to do before and during speaking and uses mini lessons throughout the year to practice elements of great speech. He integrates speaking into all areas of instruction to maximize every moment and have students practice these skills. He elaborated on the importance of adults and teachers becoming effective oral communicators. Throughout our conversation Erik emphasized the importance of always improving and learning. He has many resources available through twitter, his website, and books, including checklists, a framework to teach, and other supporting materials. Erik Palmer will be a featured speaker at the 2022 CCIRA Literacy Conference.Resources:Erik Palmer's WebsiteErik Palmer's Twitter AccountErik's Basic Framework for Speaking (Begins at 6:56)What you do before you open your mouth - planning content for audience, appearance, visual aidsWhat you do as you are speaking - performing, body language, emotionPVLEGS (framework for speaking)Student Skill Monitors - example, "Poise Monitor"Framework becomes a tool for Peer FeedbackGuiding students from "I can't do speeches" to being effective speakers  (Begins 18:47)Break down speaking for studentsGet past the mystique and the idea of "I am not a good speaker.""We are emerging speakers"Mentor SpeechesWell Spoken: Teaching Speaking to All Students; Book by Erik PalmerSpeaking skills for teachers as educational advocates (29:31)Back to School NightIdentifying our weaknesses and speakers and learning to get betterErik's Inspirations to check out:Kelly GallagherUnknown Author Speaker from CCIRAQuestions or comments about the Episode? Email us at cciravideo@gmail.com. 

CW: Infertility, Infant Loss Episode Description: In this episode, guest Kristin Joseph, tells her story of infant loss. She and her husband struggled for 4 years with infertility. They went through multiple rounds of IVF, miscarriage, and infant loss, before having their rainbow baby. Kristin takes us through the stress, pain, grief associated with infant loss, and the decision to try having another baby. Kristin provides advice for those supporting somebody through infant loss, or experiencing loss themselves. Topics Discussed: (0:00) Introductions (1:41) Kristin's Story: Kristin and her husband endured several cycles of IVF, miscarriage, and eventually found themselves with a healthy pregnancy. One day at work, things seemed to take a turn for the worst. Kristin had to drive herself to the hospital during a snowstorm. (9:19) Mateo: Kristin describes Mateo's birth, meeting him, and then saying goodbye to him. Kristin also describes recovering in the hospital maternity ward. (22:10) Grief: Kristin describes the depths of her grief and the impact it had on her mental health then and now. (38:32) Deciding to have another child: Kristin talks about the decision to have another child, and the anxiety throughout the pregnancy, and why she didn't want to tell others that she was pregnant again. (52:49) Moving on or Moving through?: Kristin talks about the concept of moving forward but not moving on. She discusses the idea that having another baby doesn't take away her grief. Kristin describes other people being hesitant to talk about Mateo (1:01:17) Kristin's advice: Kristin tells our audience how people can support others going through this time. Resources: PAIL (Pregnancy and Infant Loss) Network - Ontario Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support - US About Kristin: Kristin is a Secondary Teacher in Toronto who is blessed to love her career and enjoys learning from her students every day. She and her husband Triston and the proud parents of 15 month old Greyson and angel baby Mateo. Kristin is a survivor of infant loss and in her episode she tells the story of losing her son Mateo and how her life changed forever. It was the first time telling her story through fully, so it is raw, messy and real. She hopes that by listening to her episode, others who have experienced tragic loss and trauma will feel less alone and be empathically supported with grace and understanding. Once people realize that they are not alone in their grief, they, like Kristin, can learn to navigate the world differently and support others in their own healing. Also, Kristin hopes that loved ones will gain an understanding of how to support bereaved parents after a traumatic loss of a child. After Mateo passed, to honour his memory, she began to write a blog post for/about Mateo that further expands on her story and how she and her family walk through and with grief and triggers as they move forward. www.mateoanthonyjoseph.com Want to be a guest on the show? Email: nowwhat.podcast.info@gmail.com Instagram Facebook Join our Patreon Community for exclusive episodes, workshops, community and more!

Listen as 2020 Texas Region 20 Secondary Teacher of the Year Belinda Medellin discuss her journey from being a teacher for 13 years to developing the very first UX High School pathway. Don't miss how she went from hearing about UX for the first time to creating the curriculum and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards for UX in the state of Texas. —The college for career switchers

Rotter teaches 12th-grade government and economics at Mountain Brook High School, where he has worked since 2012. Principal Philip Holley said Rotter is a gifted educator who has taught a variety of subjects and exemplifies excellence in the classroom. “We are so blessed to have him at the high school,” Holley said. “I'm blessed to call him a friend, and we're so happy he's representing the high school as our Teacher of the Year.” In the coming months, one elementary teacher and one secondary teacher will be chosen as Mountain Brook's representatives in the state's teacher of the year competition. Read more here, https://www.villagelivingonline.com/schools/mountain-brook-school-board-recap-11419/. 

Rotter teaches 12th-grade government and economics at Mountain Brook High School, where he has worked since 2012. Principal Philip Holley said Rotter is a gifted educator who has taught a variety of subjects and exemplifies excellence in the classroom. “We are so blessed to have him at the high school,” Holley said. “I’m blessed to call him a friend, and we’re so happy he’s representing the high school as our Teacher of the Year.” In the coming months, one elementary teacher and one secondary teacher will be chosen as Mountain Brook’s representatives in the state’s teacher of the year competition. Read more here, https://www.villagelivingonline.com/schools/mountain-brook-school-board-recap-11419/. 

Auckland secondary schools have just two years to head off a worsening teacher shortage. The Education Ministry has forecast a shortfall of thirty secondary teachers in the city this year, blowing out to sixty by 2023. Some schools are already giving up teaching certain subjects because they can't find qualified staff. Here's RNZ education correspondent, John Gerritsen.

Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow interviews MBS Secondary Teacher of the Year Wendy Spiller. She teaches seventh-grade advanced math at Mountain Brook Junior High. 

Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow interviews MBS Secondary Teacher of the Year Wendy Spiller. She teaches seventh-grade advanced math at Mountain Brook Junior High. 

Emily Goldenstein joins Molly and Jessica to talk about how she is tackling teaching during a pandemic and what tips and strategies she uses to manage her time and keep her stress low. Check it out and find out about the special wednesday schedule that lets her tackle some of her feedback goals while meeting student needs.

Jessie Meeks, 2nd and 3rd grade teacher talks about how she leverages technology and instructional practices to teach to two different grades in the same classroom. We cover a lot of territory in the podcast: the logistics of teaching lessons to two grade levels, technology tools and how to use them, lesson templates for online (like a "do-what" chart), staying current on professional learning, and so much more.

Wine: Cachai Chardonnay, Chile 2020Link to Virtual Wine Tasting TicketsBIO: Brenda MartinezBrenda Martinez was born in Monterrey, N.L. Mexico, and later moved into the Garland, TX area where she became a naturalized citizen. She graduated from South Garland High School in the top ten percent of her class as a Texas Scholar and as a National Honor Society member. Martinez went on to complete her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Texas. She then went on to obtain a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from LeTourneau University and later earned a Master of Arts degree in Dispute Resolution from Southern Methodist University. Martinez is in her 14th year in education as an Instructional Coach for Richardson Independent School District. In her previous roles, she has been a teacher, coach, PTSO Liaison and sponsor for many different activities for the Inspired Vision School District located in Dallas Texas. She has also taught in the Garland Independent School District along with being named their 2020 Secondary Teacher of the year for the district. She has also been department chair for the Garland Independent School District at Jackson Technology Center in Garland, Texas, where she taught seventh-grade history along with being the cheerleading sponsor. Martinez also served as a curriculum writer for the district and presenter for district professional development. She also served as the i3 campus leader, providing campus technology support, and was involved in the campus house system. Martinez was also involved with the AVID program. Currently she is writing curriculum for the Active Classroom Social Studies program outside the district and is also a Vocal Instructor at a local music studio in Plano, TX. She is consistently involved with her community in multicultural events and has shared her musical talent and expertise on education. It is her mission to inspire students and other educators.InstagramBIO: Ruby ChavezRuby Chavez is a high school counselor by day and content creator/founder by night. She is the eldest of three siblings, first in her family to pursue higher education and Mexican-American. She is located in the Silicon Valley and proud product of her community.Instagram

Pack your bags! We're going to the Netherlands! In this episode, I interview secondary teacher and choir instructor, Cheryl Freeze. Listen through for discussions on video classrooms, awkward walks, and a special performance from Cheryl! Have any feedback or want to hear yourself on the show? Email me at: soundsinsilencepodcast@gmail.com

In her 16 years in education, Morgan Castillo shares her hunger for lifelong learning among students of all ages and backgrounds with experience in primary and secondary levels. She also empowers educators to share their passions as in various leadership roles and as session presenter at regional conferences. Morgan continues her drive for inspiring others in Midway ISD where she teaches fifth grade science at Woodgate Intermediate in Waco, Texas. Morgan is the 2020 Texas Region 12 Secondary Teacher of the Year and 2020 recipient of the prestigious H-E-B Excellence in Education in Teacher Leadership Award.

Last week, Roxanna Barnes of Alief Independent School District shared about the basic principles of Restorative Discipline and creating safe spaces for our children. This week, she talks about how church volunteers can use these concepts in their church-school partnerships. Listen in for some great ideas! --- Roxanna Barnes is a Prevention and Safe Schools Specialist and a Certified Restorative Discipline Coordinator. Roxanna has spent 20 years in education all in Alief ISD. Roxanna began her teaching career as a middle school Theatre and Speech teacher for 8 years and 10 years as a 6A high school Theatre Director. Roxanna spent the last 4 years of her teaching career not only working with students, but also coaching new teachers within Alief ISD in classroom management and meaningful relationships. Roxanna has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Sul Ross State University and has had many accomplishments during her educational career. She was named the 2014 Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2014 Region 4 Teacher of the Year Finalist, 2015 West Houston Chamber of Commerce TOY Finalist, and the recipient of the 2015 Alma Slawinski Texas Theatre Educator of the Year Leadership Award. Roxanna is Stephen Covey trained and provides Professional Development in the following areas: Restorative Discipline, Safe and Civil Schools, PBIS, Love and Logic, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Emotional Poverty, and Meaningful Relationships. Roxanna has spent 18 years of her educational career molding and mentoring students from K-12 grade. She spends her time now mentoring teachers and supporting administrators on their campuses with restorative practices, structure, behavior strategies, meaningful relationships, and campus climate. Her passion and purpose is helping students and teachers learn how to build those meaningful relationships that are necessary for student success.

In this podcast, you'll learn the core principles and components of Restorative Discipline and how to create a safe environment where every child feels heard. These principles have been used in schools of all levels to address bullying and to prevent suicides. Every church and school leader needs to hear these tips! (Next week, we'll continue our conversation with Roxanna about what this can look like in our church-school partnerships.) --- Roxanna Barnes is a Prevention and Safe Schools Specialist and a Certified Restorative Discipline Coordinator. Roxanna has spent 20 years in education all in Alief ISD. Roxanna began her teaching career as a middle school Theatre and Speech teacher for 8 years and 10 years as a 6A high school Theatre Director. Roxanna spent the last 4 years of her teaching career not only working with students, but also coaching new teachers within Alief ISD in classroom management and meaningful relationships. Roxanna has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Sul Ross State University and has had many accomplishments during her educational career. She was named the 2014 Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2014 Region 4 Teacher of the Year Finalist, 2015 West Houston Chamber of Commerce TOY Finalist, and the recipient of the 2015 Alma Slawinski Texas Theatre Educator of the Year Leadership Award. Roxanna is Stephen Covey trained and provides Professional Development in the following areas: Restorative Discipline, Safe and Civil Schools, PBIS, Love and Logic, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Emotional Poverty, and Meaningful Relationships. Roxanna has spent 18 years of her educational career molding and mentoring students from K-12 grade. She spends her time now mentoring teachers and supporting administrators on their campuses with restorative practices, structure, behavior strategies, meaningful relationships, and campus climate. Her passion and purpose is helping students and teachers learn how to build those meaningful relationships that are necessary for student success.

Dr Allan Meyer trained as a Secondary Teacher and lead Careforce Church for 26 years. Co-founder of Careforce Lifekeys along with his wife, Helen. His doctoral project produced the Valiant Man course designed to fortify and strengthen the moral and spiritual integrity of men. Passionate about speaking to men, Dr Allan speaks for Christian and secular audiences across the globe.

Join David Peak, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education, and our new Secondary Instructional Resource Specialists, Kyle Kent, discuss the ways MPS is supporting our new teachers across our junior highs and high schools.

Show Notes: In this episode, we chat with Señora Zulaica Konz-Gonzalez who is a Spanish Teacher at Smiths Station High School. She is Smiths High’s 2018-19 Teacher of the Year and Lee County’s 2018-19 Secondary Teacher of the Year. She shares her teaching philosophy, her experiences learning English, and gives us a glimpse of the magic that has earned her 3 Teacher of the Year honors from 2 different school systems without giving away too many state secrets. Colorín Colorado, a bilingual site for educators and families of ELL students: http://www.colorincolorado.org/ Duolingo: Learn Spanish, French and other languages for free: https://www.duolingo.com/ The Power of the Telenovela - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/the-power-of-the-telenovela Telenovelas Provide Platform for Public Health Messages - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/encrucijadas-public-health-and-telenovelas-at-a-crossroads Soap Operas as Teaching Tools - https://www.theglobalist.com/soap-operas-health-aids-teaching-tools/ 4 Ways to Support Beginning Teachers - http://blog.nassp.org/2018/08/07/4-ways-to-support-beginning-teachers/ 8 Ways New Teachers Want (and Need) You To Support Them - https://teach4theheart.com/8-ways-new-teachers-want-need-support/ Intro and Outro music: Sunny Day by Audiobinger is licensed under an Attribution-Noncommercial License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode). Transition music: Trebek's Lament by Learning Music is licensed under an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/legalcode).

We all think we know what it is like to be a teacher but let the thoughtful, eloquent Steve tell you what it is really like. Join us as we dive into possibly the most comprehensive review of all the work that goes into preparing our kids for the future.

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I talk with Jodie Deinhammer, a celebrated Science teacher and Apple Distinguished Educator about teaching Science in a progressive school district, student choice as a menu, good reflection, 1:1 programs, drones, creativity, her mention in John Couch's book, Rewiring Education, Challenge Based Learning, student voice, assessments, and so much more! Whew! This episode has tremendous value for all educators and administrators. I know you are going to love hearing Jodie's story.   Jodie Deinhammer has been teaching science in Coppell ISD for over 20 years.  She was the Texas Region 10's Secondary Teacher of the Year for 2015, and was the Texas Medical Association Texas Science Teacher of the Year in 2013.  She is also an Apple Distinguished Educator.   As an Apple Distinguished Educator, Mrs. Deinhammer works with teachers around the globe to help creatively integrate technology into the classroom. She encourages educators and administrators to create classrooms that allow students to investigate and address real world issues and create innovative solutions.   Mrs. Deinhammer believes that students should have a voice in their education and that schools need to drastically change to meet the needs of our changing world. We should challenge our students with authentic real world issues and give them a platform to make a difference in society.  We shouldn't focus on preparing our kids for what is next, but instead helping them make a contribution each and every day.   Mentioned in the podcast:    Affinity Photo & Affinity Designer for the MacBook and iPad.    The drone you need for your classroom!Jodie is interested in a drone for her class, like many educators, and after much research, this is the drone I would recommend to any teacher interested in purchasing a drone.You will love it.    Jodie's favorite books, All the Light You Cannot Seeand Teach Like a Pirate.    Her favorite apps are Apple's Keynoteand Apple's Numbers.    Find out about Jodie's goal of initiating global collaborations with her classroom in this podcast.  ——————————————————————————————————————– Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. If you'd like to learn more about Kelly, or invite him to your school or conference to speak please send him an email. Listen to Kelly's other podcast, The Future Focused Podcastand subscribe.   Subscribe to The Wired Educator Podcastwith over 106 episodes of interviews and professional development.   Visit the Wired Educator blog at www.WiredEducator.com   Looking for a dynamic speaker for your school's opening day? Consider Kelly Croy at www.KellyCroy.com   Order Kelly's book, Along Came a Leaderfor a school book study or your personal library.  Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.   •   Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.   •   Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

Kate Morgan is our third volunteer in the Old Girls series. She attended Craighead from 2006 until 2010 and has gained two degrees since then. She is now studying as a Secondary Teacher.

Jake asks Carson and Joseph about their thoughts and experiences with ACT/SAT college entrance exams (0:00 - 7:00); they visit with USD 453 Secondary Teacher of the Year AND KSDE Region 2 Teacher of the Year Semifinalist, Justin Bode (7:00 - 22:00); and ask LHS senior and Student Council representative, Abigail Waugh (22:00 - 37:30), about her activities, including planning of a revamped HomeComing Week. Finally, Joseph concludes the interview by putting Abby on the proverbial hot seat and asking her for her Senior Quote.

Our guest for the second episode in our Behaviour Management podcast series is Phil Beadle – a teacher, education consultant, public speaker, author and broadsheet columnist. Phil was once named Secondary Teacher of the Year in the UK and is considered an expert in the areas of literacy and behaviour management. In today’s podcast he joins us on the line from the UK to discuss behaviour management, but in particular the different de-escalation techniques that educators can use to manage challenging behaviours in their classrooms.

Learners at Westbury Secondary School feel the death of Zukisa Kela robbed them of not only a teacher, but a father and brother as well. An emotional memorial service was held on Thursday afternoon to honour the 25-year-old teacher. Kela and his friend, Sizwe Keke were drowned in the Rhodes Park dam by a gang of twelve men on Saturday night. The men had been walking through the park after a church service with their partners. Noma Bolani reports

We could sum up our guest's advice of rapidly flipping your class in three words - just do it. She just jumped in to flipping her class with virtually no planning or preparation. In this segment she shares what she learned from flipping fast. @jonbergmann @lanier_katiesue @bamradionetwork Katie Lanier has been teaching science for 13 years and was named Allen Independent School district’s Secondary Teacher of the Year in 2013. She has been a strong advocate of Flipped Learning and has successfully employed it for her high school physics classes. She has a husband and two college-aged daughters.