Time for Teachership

Today, I am talking with Dr. Lorea Martinez. Dr. Martinez started her career as a special education teacher and administrator, is the founder of HEART in Mind Consulting, author of Teaching with the HEART in Mind, and mom of two. It's critical that leaders understand that the needs of the education system goes beyond productivity - to create a space for the students that prioritizes the WHOLE CHILD. Social emotional learning makes students effective learners and is actually grounded in science. Listen in, I hope you find it helpful and 'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! You can also check out my blog post! Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Episode Links: Dr. Martinez can be found on: Her website: loreamartinez.com Facebook: @loreamartinezSEL Twitter: @loreamart LinkedIn: @loreamartinez Get Your Episode Freebie & Other Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/sel-is-not-the-destination-its-the-vehicle-with-dr-lorea-martinez

Being an optimist doesn't mean you don't have dark moments or thoughts. Those will creep in from time to time, but an optimist will take a step back and reframe their thinking - shift their mindset.⁠ On the show this week, I am talking with Dr. Sara Frost, optimist, mom, wife, and program operations manager for a non-profit. We are discussing what being an optimist means, the mindset shift needed to remain optimistic when faced with challenges, and why play-makers are so important for children. ⁠Being an optimist doesn't mean you don't have dark moments or thoughts. Those will creep in from time to time, but an optimist will take a step back and reframe their thinking - shift their mindset.⁠ ⁠ Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Links: Dr. Sara Frost can be found on: LinkedIn Get Your Episode Freebie & Other Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/building-an-optimistic-workplace-with-dr-sara-frost

I can not believe we're on Episode 46 already! Today, I am recapping Season 1 of the podcast (including my 6 most popular episodes) and showcasing what to look forward to in Season 2!⁠ ⁠ Upcoming in Season 2 I will be having a lot more guests and a variety of voices and would LOVE your recommendations! I'd love to know what topics you'd like me to discuss on my podcast, as well as some recommendations for student and family voices..⁠ ⁠ You can share your thoughts by emailing me at hello@lindsaybethlyons.com.⁠ ⁠ Get Your Episode Freebie & Other Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/what-to-expect-in-season-2 Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Episode Links: Lindsay can be found on: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Facebook: @lindsaybethlyons

Safety is critical for healing the effects of trauma. This is at the center of the conversation between Dr. Cherie Bridges Patrick and I as we go over safety cues, racial trauma, the polyvagal theory, awareness of our body and more. Let me be clear that learning about all of this DOES have an important purpose for us as educators. By getting an understanding of safety and using safety cues, our students will be able to trust us and come to us for help when they need it. I know you will enjoy hearing Dr. Patrick's insight on this topic as much as I do. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Episode Links: Dr. Bridges Patrick can be found at: www.cheriebridgespatrickphd.com Get Your Episode Freebie & Other Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/safety-is-at-the-core-of-discourse-with-dr-cherie-bridges-patrick

Let's be honest, it's been a wild year so far! Whether you're teaching online or getting back to in-person instruction, there's a lot of pressure to provide students and other faculty with plenty of support. But that's not possible without making sure that you are being cautious of how many things you are working on at once. After all the times I have overextended myself in the past, I learned a thing or two about how to fill up my schedule wisely. Listen in as I share my best advice for how to avoid burning yourself out this school year. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Episode Links: Lindsay can be found on: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Facebook: @lindsaybethlyons Get Your Episode Freebie & Other Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/lets-not-overextend-ourselves-this-year

Today you'll get to hear from Darcy Fernandes, an educator, leader, superintendent, and advocate for at-risk students. If you've thought about the fact that schools with wealthier students/families get more money than schools with low income families it means the system's working how it was intended. There is a lot of inequity within schools, ranging from the way that certain students are barred from taking the classes they want to the lack of inclusivity in the textbooks and assignments during class. Darcy is here to say that we need to give all stakeholders in a school a voice. That's what ensures real, sustainable change. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Episode Links: Influence 100 Contact information for Darcy can be found on: The Athol-Royalston District website Get Your Episode Freebie & Other Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/creating-structures-for-all-stakeholder-voices-with-darcy-fernandes

In the final installment of the Curriculum Series, Laura Cruz and I go over student memoirs and why each student has a story worth telling. She decided to try this project because she wanted her students who came from different backgrounds and races to have opportunities that white wealthy students traditionally had. This type of writing allows us to process all the inner dialogue and changes that high schoolers go through. You'll get to hear about an autobiography class that influenced Laura's ideas, how identity is developed from writing, and more. Learn more about this in Episode 42 of the Time For Teachership Podcast. Don't forget to check out my Blog post too! Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Episode Links: Cult of Pedagogy AJ Juliana's podcast A previous episode with Afrika Afeni Mills The Read Pantsuit Politics What Should I Read Next? Laura can be found on: Instagram Get Your Episode Freebie & Other Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/curriculum-series-6-who-tells-your-story-with-laura-cruz

We're getting into unit arcs in #5 of my Curriculum Development Mini-Series. Unit arcs are ⁠considered the backbone of units that are student-centered and grounded in justice. In order to make it work, you need 3 to 5 purposeful protocols. What kind of protocols you ask? Click play to find out more! Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Links: Lindsay can be found on: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Facebook: @lindsaybethlyons Get Your Episode Freebie & Other Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/curriculum-series-5-establishing-a-reusable-unit-arc

Today, I am discussing an element of project-based learning that is often overlooked - how to craft a compelling driving question.⁠ ⁠ I break down the differences between essential and driving questions, I give examples of each, and a checklist or the standard of what is needed. When you are creating a driving question, I recommend a minimum of 5 iterations to encompass the criteria for that driving question.⁠ ⁠ The criteria for a compelling driving question:⁠ ⁠ - It's engaging to students⁠ - Allows for open ended responses⁠ - Opens a range of responses⁠ - Rooted in a specific context-can't be too broad⁠ - Clear language & phrasing for the students⁠ - Centers justice⁠ - Aligned to learning goals⁠ ⁠ I hope you will learn some interesting things from this discussion. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Want more? Follow me on: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Facebook Group: Time for Teachership Get Your Episode Freebie & Other Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/curriculum-series-4-crafting-a-compelling-driving-question

In Podcast Episode 39 of the podcast, I am talking with Matthew Pimental. Matthew has 15 years experience in education. He is the Supervisor of gifted education, professional development and project-based learning at the Cheltenham School District. In this episode we are discussing progressive education, project-based learning, and the actions that need to be taken to incorporate project-based learning.⁠ ⁠ Project based learning isn't just about getting rid of everything that we have been teaching over the years, it's more about evaluating what we should keep and what needs to be adjusted. ⁠ ⁠ Matt discusses his own experience in two very different school systems and how it has shaped his teaching methods today. ⁠ ⁠ I hope you find this episode helpful and inspiring. Remember to check out my blogpost-Link in Bio!⁠ Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Episode Links: Matt's info can be found on Cheltenham's Website Ninth Graders' Book Projects (2018 and 2020) Unboxed Podcast Get Your Episode Freebie & Other Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/curriculum-series-3-project-based-learning-in-action-with-matthew-pimental