The Educator's Room Podcast
An education podcast that discusses REAL topics with REAL teachers. We believe we can conquer the world one conversation at a time. Join host Franchesca Warren as she works to have every conversation that teachers want to have!
Episodes
September 2, 2019 • 29 mins
In this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Angela Watson from The Cornerstone for Teachers, the keynote speaker for the Teacher Self-Care Conference happening in Philadelphia on October 19, 2019. In this conversation, they discuss how teachers can reclaim their time and their self-care.
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December 29, 2018 • 5 mins
We've been gone for 8 months. Find out what's been happening and when (and if) we're coming back. Spoiler Alert: We are!
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April 8, 2018 • 47 mins
In this episode, Franchesca interviews Shawnta B., as she discusses how she dealt with teacher burnout through a high-risk pregnancy, a bed rest in the hospital, and a move to a new school. During the interview we discussed:
what causes the March/April teacher burnout
how getting over burnout helped her lose over 40 pounds
how changing positions helped her develop as a professional
what's next for her in her career since her po...
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April 5, 2018 • 45 mins
In this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Megan from Too Cool for Middle School about all things social studies. She starts the conversation discussing how she was able to discover a civil rights icon was part of her husband's genealogy. In addition, she discusses how:
social studies is a powerful to help have evidence-based discussions
the need for honest conversations around curriculum, etc.
To find Megan on social media,...
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April 4, 2018 • 34 mins
In this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Sarah Hahn Denham, a teacher, and owner of the website Sarah Drinks Water. She discusses her battles with infertility and how she manages everything as a teacher.
To contact Sarah, follow the following websites:
Blog: sarahdrinksthewater.wordpress.com
Instagram: @sarahdrinksallthewater
Twitter: @SarahPCOS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahDrinksH2O/
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April 3, 2018 • 50 mins
In this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Stephanie Johnson- an award-winning principal and community leader- about what it takes for a principal to be successful. During this interview we discussed:
what qualities you need to have to be a successful school leader
the biggest lessons Stephanie learned being a leader in three schools
what skill principals need most that they're not getting in schools.
To reach out to Stepha...
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February 22, 2018 • 38 mins
In this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Sarah Forst from the Designer Teacher and one of the creators of the Facebook group, Educators Against Gun Violence. They discuss everything from if teachers should be armed in the classroom, to real solutions to stop gun violence in schools and if mental health is to blame for the rash of gun violence in the last 20 years.
Follow the Designer Teacher here and as always, leave a revi...
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February 19, 2018 • 40 mins
In this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews teacher/principal/instructional coach Mr. Haj Womack from Teachers in Touch as he discusses how used the common teacher problem of uninvolved parents to create an app that solved this problem. He discusses the highs (finally getting the app right) to the lows (a developer running off with his money) and how teachers don't have to be rich to find fulfill your dream.
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January 15, 2018 • 41 mins
In this episode, Fran Warren interviews George Cassutto, social studies in the metro DC area and whose parents survived the Holocaust. In this interview, we discuss his article, The Pastor and the President: Race in the American Classroom. In addition, we discuss the real message behind Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" speech AND how teachers can be brave and teach students about love. In this episode, we discuss:
his paren...
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January 14, 2018 • 21 mins
Have you ever wanted to be an Instructional Coach but you're unsure about what you need to be an effective teacher? In this video from The Instructional Coach Academy details the five character traits needed to be an effective instructional coach AND what you can do to secure that job!
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January 14, 2018 • 25 mins
In day four of our "Live Your Best Teacher Life" series, we're discussing how new teachers can strategically connect with people in the building who are going to build them up, not tear them DOWN. To learn more about what we do for new teachers in our comments about The Educator's Room Learning Academy!
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January 14, 2018 • 31 mins
One of the curses of being a new teacher is being surrounded by negativity about what you should (and should not) do. In this episode, we will cover how to overcome negativity to live your best teacher life!
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January 14, 2018 • 27 mins
In our second installment from our "Live Your Best Teaching Life Webinar" we're discussing how organization can either HELP or SINK your aspirations of being a teacher. With teachers being asked to do so much paperwork, it's important for new teachers to have systems together to stay on top of their work.
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January 14, 2018 • 23 mins
2018 is almost near and many new teachers are feeling defeated! They are overwhelmed with the paperwork, upset with the lackadaisical attitude of students, and they're trying to stay 'afloat' to make it to the next break. Join us as we cover five topics (teacher burnout, organization, confronting negativity, finding your teaching tribe, and planning next steps) that seem to haunt ALL new teachers. Each day you will rece...
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November 25, 2017 • 40 mins
In this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Linda Darcy, a former administrator and teachers, who shares her experiences in working in an affluent school district vs a struggling school district. In this episode, they cover:
the differences in parental involvement
the power of parent activism
the 'over policing' of students of color and why students need time to just be kids
and more.
To listen to Linda's podcast, E...
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November 25, 2017 • 48 mins
In this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Dr. Toya Jones Frank a Professor of Mathematics Education Leadership and Secondary Education at George Mason University about the politics of mathematics and what kids really need to be successful mathematicians. In this episode, we discuss the following:
What are the struggles of mathematics education across the grade levels?
Is it better to departmentalize mathematics in elmentary sc...
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November 23, 2017 • 39 mins
In this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Traci H., writer/educator and her experiences of going through a divorce while teaching. In this interview they discuss:
the shame of the word divorce
how to handle teaching a classroom of 35+ students and a heated divorce
what to expect during the divorce process
if you should tell your administrator about your divorce
and many other tips on surviving 'post-divorce'
To con...
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October 22, 2017 • 35 mins
In the episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Jeremy Adams and his widely popular article, Do Modern Educators Have a Front Row Seat to the American Decline. In this podcast, they discuss the following:
how teachers are on the front line to the societal ills of our society
specifically what's the special decline teachers are privy to
how teachers can reclaim their happiness by having a "take 2" and "take 3" appr...
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October 8, 2017 • 53 mins
In this episode, Franchesca Warren interviews Mike T. Dunn, Director of College Counseling at AIM Academy, a school for students with dyslexia. In this interview Mike discusses the following:
how schools can best support students they suspect may have dyslexia
what are some of the signs that teachers miss that indicate dyslexia
strategies for schools to be literacy havens beyond the typical tools
what parents can do to help suppo...
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October 4, 2017 • 41 mins
"You can start teaching social justice to students when they're young enough to suffer from social ills."
In this episode of The Educator's Room podcast, we talk to two elementary school teachers, LaNesha from Education From An Apron and Naomi from Read Like a Rockstar about teaching K-5 students about controversial topics. From Charlottesville to Hispanic Heritage month, these teachers have decided that it's no...
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