School Me | Podcast

Corinna Owlsey, an 8th grade history and science teacher from Springfield, Illinois, shares her tips for practicing self care as an educator and why it’s important to start early in your career.

Cheryl Dembroksi, a former Maryland kindergarten teacher, shares the top five things new educators should do this summer to make the most of time off and prepare for the school year ahead.

Cassandra Daniels, from Columbus, OH has taught K-8th grade in her 17 year career, discusses dealing with behavioral challenges in the classroom.

Toby Murphy, who's spent 10 years as a language arts teacher in New Jersey, addresses hindsight bias - he's traveling back to the beginning of his career to find out what he wishes he knew then and what he might do differently if given the chance.

Robert Rodriguez, a 15-year educator and now special education teacher from San Bernadino, CA, talks best approaches and strategies when it comes to having difficult meetings with parents.

Carol Peak, an education support professional from Ventura, CA, talks about the critical role ESP play as part of the education team and how both early career and new ESP can find their voice.

Java Robinson, currently a second grade teacher from Montgomery County, MD with 25 years of experience, discusses forming positive relationships with students and parents.

Mitzie Higa, currently a curriculum coordinator and new teacher mentor with 17 years of classroom experience, shares her insights about working with the administrators in your school and making sure they have your back.

April Reisma has almost 13 years of teaching under her belt; she started teaching but took a break for another career. Now back to teaching, she shares perspectives gained during her time away.

Dan Jordan, an elementary school teacher from Seattle, discusses how to incorporate humor in the classroom and use as a relationship builder and learning tool.