

School Me
National Education Association
A podcast fueled by educators. Each month, School Me brings you advice from fellow educators, expert breakdowns of education trends and news, and the encouragement you need to give your students your very best each day. Brought to you by the National Education Association.
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Feb 23, 2019 • 15min
Why Unions Matter for Early Career Educators
Felicia Raney, a language arts teacher from Camden, OH with 21 years under her belt, shares her advice about the importance of union memberships for early career educators and being active in your union.
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Feb 8, 2019 • 13min
Tips to Get Through That “Mid-Year Slump”
Jada Jackson, a current mathematics coach from Columbus, OH and 21 year classroom veteran, discusses tips to help teachers get through that “mid-year slump.”
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Jan 25, 2019 • 14min
Educator Ethics in the Classroom
Callie Marksbary, an elementary school educator in Lafayette, IN, and Patty Barrette, director of professional development at North Dakota United, discuss ‘The Model Code of Educator Ethics’ and navigating the use of social media and technology for new teachers.
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Jan 10, 2019 • 13min
Are Sports a Foundation for Academic Success?
Jermaine Guinyard, a former college athlete from Ohio State turned physical education teacher and coach, discusses how sports can play a key role in student academic success – not just a great foundation for physical health.

Oct 29, 2018 • 17min
Are You Allowed to Smile Before December?
David May, a middle school teacher from San Bernardino, CA with 9 years of teaching under his belt, shares tips and techniques for connecting with students, and when educators can show their personality. Are you allowed to smile before December? School Me dives into the answer.
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Oct 15, 2018 • 13min
Dealing with the First Day Jitters
Michelle Holloway, a special education teacher from Mobile, AL, discusses getting through the first day of school and quelling those first day jitters.

Sep 6, 2018 • 13min
Lesson Planning
Annette Romano, a veteran educator with 31 years of experience from New York, shares tips for lesson planning for new and early career educators.

Aug 16, 2018 • 13min
ESP getting involved
Carmen Hill, a career school nurse who’s covered K-12, talks about taking on leadership roles within your school as an education support professional.

Aug 1, 2018 • 16min
Best Practices for Connecting with Students
Rebecca Gamboa, a fifth grade teacher with 22 years of experience from Illinois, discusses the best practices for connecting with disadvantaged students and how to get those students involved in the classroom along with their families.

Jul 26, 2018 • 13min
Adapting the Classroom for a Changing World
Rebecca Marquis-Cihak, a 26-year classroom veteran from Sacramento, CA, talks about change and growth in the classroom as well as transforming professionally and along-side technology throughout your career.