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Teachers Aid

Summary: Teachers Aid is new for 2018 with Mandy Froehlich and Jon Harper - We've refocused the show on meeting some of the biggest unmet needs every educator has. If you are an educator who gives teaching your all, but still feels that you're not doing enough, this show is for you. Tune in to get social and emotional support for the very personal challenges teachers face. We promise you that you won't hear educators talking like this every day.

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 Setting and Keeping Powerful Habits: Start Here | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:51

Great teaching involves setting and keeping good habits. Join us for a discussion on how to cultivate and maintain the habits that make a difference. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @jamesclear @bamradionetwork James Clear is an author, entrepreneur, and photographer. He is the author of Atomic Habits and creator of the Habits Academy.

 Shedding the Stress of Being an Overachieving Teacher | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:48

Many of us are overachievers and our mindset introduces a lot of stress into our schoolwork. Join us as we look at how to temper our inner overachiever. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @cultofpedagogy @bamradionetwork Jennifer Gonzalez is editor-in-chief of the Cult of Pedagogy website, where she shares resources and inspiration to help teachers work happier and more effectively and the host of the podcast, Cult of Pedagogy. A National Board Certified Teacher and self-taught technology lover, she is the author of The Teacher's Guide to Tech.

 How to Become a More Resilient Educator | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:07

Resilience is about thriving in the face of adversity and bouncing back quickly. In this episode, we talk about how teachers can cultivate this skill. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @brightmorningtm @bamradionetwork Elena Aguilar is a writer, teacher, and facilitator of professional development. She is also the founder and president of Bright Morning Consulting (www.brightmorningteam.com) Twitter: @ - https://twitter.com/brightmorningtm

 Maintaining Your Emotional Stability When Students Lose Theirs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:46

When students' emotions melt down in your classroom, how can you maintain your balance and respond effectively? Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @ahaprocess @bamradionetwork Ruby Payne is the authority on working across economic classes to create sustainable communities where everyone can live well. After changing the conversation in education to focus on poverty, Payne’s work has expanded into social services, criminal justice, healthcare, the workplace, and more. Payne has written or coauthored over a dozen books, including Emotional Poverty.

 Doing More By Doing Less: Yes, It *Is* Possible | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:26

Resting, relaxing, and rejecting multitasking can help you get more done during your school day with less effort. Can this be true? Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @askpang @bamradionetwork Alex Soojung-Kim Pang is the author of REST: WHY YOU GET MORE DONE WHEN YOU WORK LESS. Rest has been translated into a dozen languages, and recently appeared in a new paperback edition with a foreword by Arianna Huffington.

 Should We Really Hide All of Our Negative Emotions at School? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:03

Is it wise, advisable or effective to hide the negative emotions we feel when we are in school? What are the unintended consequences? Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @fagell @bamradionetwork Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC is the school counselor at Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. and a therapist at The Chrysalis Group. Phyllis frequently writes columns on counseling, parenting and education for The Washington Post, and she’s the author of Middle School Matters (Hachette, 2019). Phyllis blogs at phyllisfagell.com.

 Overcoming the Fears that Limit Our Teaching and Learning | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:10

How does fear impact teaching and learning? Join us as we look at the fears that limit us and how to move beyond them. Follow: @jonHarper70bd@froehlichm @train_ugly @bamradionetwork Trevor Ragan is the founder of Trainugly.com, a free educational website designed to unpack and share the science of learning and development. He spends his time with thought leaders and researchers from the worlds of psychology and developmental science, consumes their research, connects the dots, and shares it with anyone that will listen.

 When You Are Exhausted, Find the Things that Feeds Your Soul | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:07

Join us as we looking for inspiration, restoration and new energy for the new year. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @bamradionetwork Mandy Froehlich is the Director of Innovation and Technology in Ripon, WI. She also consults, presents and keynotes nationally on teacher engagement, edtech, leadership, and climate & culture. Jon Harper was an elementary school teacher for ten years, a math coach for three years and is currently in his eighth year as an assistant principal. As a classroom teacher he taught 1st through 5th grades and was Nationally Board Certified as a Middle Childhood Generalist.

 Making Those Dreaded, Stressful, Parent Phone Calls | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:31

Making phone calls to parents can be one of the most stressful and dreaded experiences for all k-12 educators. Our guest offers proven tips and a set of guidelines to make parent calls easier. Follow: @jonHarper70bd@froehlichm @ToddWhitaker Todd Whitaker is a professor of educational leadership at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. He has written over 30 books including the national best seller, What Great Teachers Do Differently. Other titles include: Dealing With Difficult Parents, Shifting The Monkey, Dealing With Difficult Teachers, What Great Principals Do Differently, Motivating & Inspiring Teachers.

 Give Me a Break PT II: Getting the Downtime You Need | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:56

We're constantly planning, moving, doing, and going. This is the life of a teacher. Even our breaks are used to get things done. Our guest says it's critical that we learn to take a break. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @DanielPink @bamradionetwork Daniel H. Pink is the author of six provocative books — including his newest, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, which has spent four months on the New York Times bestseller list. His other books include the long-running New York Times bestseller A Whole New Mind and the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human.

 Give Me a Break: Five Tips to Do More, By Doing Less | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:42

We're constantly planning, moving, doing, and going. This is the life of a teacher. Even our breaks are used to get things done. Our guest says it's critical that we learn to take a break. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @DanielPink @bamradionetwork Daniel H. Pink is the author of six provocative books — including his newest, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, which has spent four months on the New York Times bestseller list. His other books include the long-running New York Times bestseller A Whole New Mind and the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human.

 Feeling Guilty: I Do More with My Students than My Own Kids | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:19

We spend all day with other people's children and often find that by the time we get home we too exhausted to give much of ourselves to our own children. For many, this is a source of guilt. What can we do about it? Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @Karin DellAntonia @bamradionetwork Caroline Pugh is the Chief of Staff at CareJourney, a healthcare data analytics company based in Washington D.C. Caroline was previously the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of VirtualU, a tech startup that developed 3D human scanning technology. Named "15 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch" by Entrepreneur magazine. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.

 When Your Teaching Life is Disrupted: Facing Health Issues | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:31

Teachers are routinely focused on supporting students. What happens internally when a health challenge forces us to attend to ourselves? Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @Mr_B_Teacher @kayehenrickson @bamradionetwork Teachers are routinely focused on supporting students. What happens internally when a health challenge forces us to attend to ourselves? Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @Mr_B_Teacher @kayehenrickson @bamradionetwork Kaye Henrickson is a western Wisconsin education consultant, former Middle School educator of 25 years, and a breast cancer THRIVER. Justin Birckbichler is a fourth-grade teacher in Spotyslvania, VA and a Google for Education Certified Innovator. Justin presents about technology integration at national events, including a 2016 keynote address about challenging teacher mindset. He is a testicular cancer survivor and shares his mission to spread awareness about men’s health at aballsysenseoftumor.com.

 Teaching Today: This Is Not What I Signed Up To Do: Now What? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:44

Teaching has evolved in ways that are very different from what many educators expected when they chose this career. What's a teacher to do? Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @Trevormuir @bamradionetwor Trevor Muir is a teacher, speaker, and author of the book, The Epic Classroom: How to Boost Engagement, Make Learning Memorable, and Transform Lives. His viral videos for educators can be found at trevormuir.com and at his Facebook page, The Epic Classroom.

 I'm a Teacher Struggling with Depression: Am I Really Alone? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:55

In this episode, we talk about educators who struggle with depression. Our hosts share their own experiences and discuss why coping starts with taking time for yourself. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @bamradionetwork Mandy Froehlich is the Director of Innovation and Technology in Ripon, WI. She also consults, presents and keynotes nationally on teacher engagement, edtech, leadership, and climate & culture. Jon Harper was an elementary school teacher for ten years, a math coach for three years and is currently in his eighth year as an assistant principal. As a classroom teacher he taught 1st through 5th grades and was Nationally Board Certified as a Middle Childhood Generalist.

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