

Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers
Marie Morris & Amanda Cardenas, Secondary ELA Teachers
Join hosts Amanda Cardenas (Mud & Ink Teaching) and Marie Morris (The Caffeinated Classroom) in discussions about being brave, trying new things, and all things teaching! As seasoned classroom teachers, Amanda and Marie bring their experience, insight, energy, and oh, so many opinions and ideas... It's time for all teachers to take their classroom and teaching practice into their own hands!
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Aug 29, 2024 • 11min
221. BACK TO SCHOOL SURVIVAL KIT FOR TEACHERS (DAY 4: TEACHER GRWM)
Get ready for back to school with the help of Brave New Teaching! We're taking you through the practical (outfits and meals) AND the classroom priorities for the first days of school. Download your checklist HERE and join us for our mini podcast series on episodes 218 - 222. "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Aug 28, 2024 • 12min
220. BACK TO SCHOOL SURVIVAL KIT FOR TEACHERS (DAY 3: TEACHER MEAL PREP)
Get ready for back to school with the help of Brave New Teaching! We're taking you through the practical (outfits and meals) AND the classroom priorities for the first days of school. Download your checklist HERE and join us for our mini podcast series on episodes 218 - 222. "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Aug 27, 2024 • 11min
219. BACK TO SCHOOL SURVIVAL KIT FOR TEACHERS (DAY 2: COMMUNITY BUILDING)
Get ready for back to school with the help of Brave New Teaching! We're taking you through the practical (outfits and meals) AND the classroom priorities for the first days of school. Download your checklist HERE and join us for our mini podcast series on episodes 218 - 222. "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Aug 26, 2024 • 9min
218. BACK TO SCHOOL SURVIVAL KIT FOR TEACHERS (DAY 1: CLASSROOM SETUP)
Get ready for back to school with the help of Brave New Teaching! We're taking you through the practical (outfits and meals) AND the classroom priorities for the first days of school. Download your checklist HERE and join us for our mini podcast series on episodes 218 - 222. "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Aug 22, 2024 • 43min
217. 7 MUST HAVES FOR YOUR BACK TO SCHOOL, NEURODIVERGENT SUPPORTED CLASSROOM
Our back-to-school series is in full swing, and we’ve got more for you this week! This episode is going to give you a lot to think about as you’re setting up your classroom for the year.We’re sharing seven of our favorite must-haves (dare we say, GAME CHANGERS) when it comes to supporting neurodivergent kids and adults in your classroom. Some of these tools you may have heard of, and they may seem like small things to try, but it’s the little things that make a big impact! And as we always say, what’s good for some is good for all! These tools will not only help your neurodivergent students, but also your neurotypical. Better yet, they are inexpensive but effective. If you try out any of these tools in your classroom, we would love to see it! Snap a picture on Instagram and tag us @bravenewteaching so we can see it and share it with our community!Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode217Resources:Kitchen timerJumbo 1-minute sand timer24 pack of sand timersReyke key findersCalm stripsDesk bandsLED lightsMarie’s YouTube channel: The Caffeinated Classroom"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Aug 15, 2024 • 49min
216. THE UNTEACHABLES: AN INTERVIEW WITH CLAIRE ENGLISH
The back-to-school season comes with a lot of preparation and decisions. We’re guessing that one of the big things on your mind is how to ensure that your classroom management is on point for the year ahead! Feeling in control of your classroom and building a safe community with your students is the goal, but it’s easier said than done, especially when student behavior is challenging. Our guest today, Claire English, has such a great perspective on classroom management and is here to share lots of helpful advice with you.Claire shares how her upbringing impacted her teaching style and desire to crack the code on classroom management. In this interview, Claire shares insights on how to set yourself up for success this year like being proactive, setting expectations, getting on the same page with parents, and establishing an authentic classroom community.We hope this conversation leaves you feeling empowered about your classroom management and helps you to show up for your students in a way that you’re proud of! If you’re enjoying our back-to-school series, let us know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sending us a quick message on Instagram @bravenewteaching!Resources:Claire’s Instagram: @the.unteachablesIt’s Never Just About the Behaviou7rJoin The Behaviour Club!The Unteachables PodcastClaire’s websiteShow Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode216"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Aug 8, 2024 • 38min
215. PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP THAT PRIORITIZES TEACHER WELL-BEING: AN INTERVIEW WITH JARED LAMB
It’s hard to believe that it’s already that time of year when we say goodbye to summer and gear up for a brand new school year. Our mission during this season is to get you excited about the year ahead instead of feeling completely overwhelmed. We can’t think of a better guest to join us today than Principal Lamb! You likely know him from TikTok or Instagram as the principal with the rolling cart. He is a former teacher and has now been a principal for 15 years. Principal Lamb is what we would call a "unicorn" in the world of school administration, and you’ll understand why after hearing this interview!We sat down to chat with Principal Lamb about what it really means to be an effective school leader, what his rolling cart has to do with his leadership style, and the goals he has at his school when it comes to supporting teachers, students, and families. This would be a great episode to share with your co-workers and administrators!Resources:Back to School with BNT: Free Checklist and Planner!Instagram: @principal_lambTiktok: @principal_lambBooks by Wally LambShow Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode215"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Aug 1, 2024 • 31min
214. BNT LIVE (VLOG) WITH AMANDA AND MARIE
We say it each week in our podcast intro: Brave New Teaching is so much more than a podcast. We consider you part of our BNT family and that’s why we want to share a more personal episode with you today.We recently attended the TPT conference together in sunny San Diego, California and brought our mics along so you could join in on the fun. We are bringing you behind the scenes of special moments from the trip from reuniting at the airport to touring Marie’s house and more. We are beyond excited every time we get to see each other in person and grateful for the friendship we’ve created. We hope you are able to find YOUR person like we have found in each other.If you love this behind-the-scenes content, hop on over to Happy Hour where you’ll find an extended episode of our trip (plus lots of other fun and helpful content!). We also have lots of incredible episodes coming up for the back-to-school season, so stay tuned!Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode214"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Jul 25, 2024 • 32min
213. MIDDLE GRADES THE NIGHT WAR (CAMP BNT '24)
It’s not too late to join Camp BNT and follow along with us as we highlight favorite books this summer! In previous episodes we’ve shared about a PD book, graphic novels, and a powerful YA book. Now it’s time for a book written specifically for middle grades: The Night War, by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.The Night War takes place in World War II France and is a story of resilience, joy, and friendship. We found that it is written in a way that sets it apart from other texts taking place in this time period. While this book is intended for middle grades, we definitely think it can also be used with your high schoolers as well.Tune in to hear our opinions of The Night War, what surprised us about it, ideas for using it in your classroom, and more. If it sounds like a good fit for your class, grab a hard copy or listen to it on Audible and then share your review with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching. If you have other ideas of books that could pair nicely with The Night War, we would love to hear that too!Resources: The Night War, by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyJoin Camp BNT (free!)The Rose Code, by Kate QuinnSHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode213"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Jul 18, 2024 • 31min
212. WHY ALL MY RAGE SHOULD BE ALL THE RAGE IN THE ELA CLASSROOM (BNT '24)
Camp BNT is in full swing and it’s time for our YA pick: All My Rage, by Sabaa Tahir. This book is beautifully written and will be so incredibly easy for your students to connect with. At the same time, it covers some very challenging topics, so much so that one of us had difficulty getting through it.Inside this episode, we’re sharing an overview of All My Rage, why we chose to highlight it this summer, what to know before reading, and examples of how you can use it with your students. We hope that it gives you the information you need to decide if it has a place in your classroom this year!We would love to hear your thoughts after listening! If you decide to read All My Rage, share it with us! Send us a message or snap a photo of your favorite passages and tag us on Instagram. This will help us reach more teachers and continue the conversation.Don’t forget to sign up for Camp BNT (free!) so you can learn and grow alongside us!Resources: Join Camp BNT!All My Rage, by Sabaa TahirAmanda’s Bookshop.org listsMarie’s Bookshop.org listsSHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode212"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel