School Me | Podcast

New to education? This podcast brings you advice from educators who have been there, done that. Get classroom management tips, lesson plan ideas, and other life-hacks to help inspire your career. Subscribe on iTunes.

April 16, 2018
What I Wish I knew my First year – Toby Murphy

What I Wish I knew my First year – Toby Murphy

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.
April 9, 2018
Handling the Tough Parent Meetings

Handling the Tough Parent Meetings

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.
April 2, 2018
ESPs and Teachers Working Together

ESPs and Teachers Working Together

Carol Peak, an education support professional from Ventura, CA, talks about the critical role ESPs play as part of the education team and how both early career and new ESPs can find their voice.
March 26, 2018
Connecting with Students and Parents

Connecting with Students and Parents

Java Robinson, currently a second grade teacher from Montgomery County, MD with 25 years of experience, discusses forming positive relationships with students and parents.
March 19, 2018
Working With Administrators in Your School

Working With Administrators in Your School

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.
March 12, 2018
What I Wish I Knew My First Year

What I Wish I Knew My First Year

Sabrina Gates, national board certified teacher from Tampa area, shares what she wish she knew early in her career.
March 5, 2018
Lessons learned away from the classroom

Lessons learned away from the classroom

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.
February 26, 2018
Using Humor in the Classroom

Using Humor in the Classroom

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.
February 19, 2018
Parent Meetings

Parent Meetings

Michele Johnson, currently a middle school principal in Prince George's County MD, shares tips for parent meetings, adding insight as both a classroom teacher and administrator.
February 12, 2018
Finding Your Passion

Finding Your Passion

Zach Patterson, a math and pre-engineering teacher in Ohio, talks about surviving his first year in the classroom, and offers a fresh look about finding your passion.
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