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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Jun 22, 2018 • 14min
Tips from a Career Educator
Rodney Jordan, a new assistant principal in Fairfax, VA, discusses the relationship between new administrators and new educators and offers his insights on transitioning from a teaching position to an administrative position.
May 31, 2018 • 13min
Self-Care for Educators
Corinna Owlsey, an 8th grade history and science teacher from Springfield, Illinois, shares her tips for practicing self care as an educator and why it’s important to start early in your career.
Apr 30, 2018 • 8min
5 Things for New Educators to do Over the Summer
Cheryl Dembroksi, a former Maryland kindergarten teacher, shares the top five things new educators should do this summer to make the most of time off and prepare for the school year ahead.
Apr 23, 2018 • 10min
Taking Control of Your Classroom
Cassandra Daniels, from Columbus, OH has taught K-8th grade in her 17 year career, discusses dealing with behavioral challenges in the classroom.
Apr 16, 2018 • 13min
What I wish I knew my first year
Toby Murphy, who’s spent 10 years as a language arts teacher in New Jersey, addresses hindsight bias – he’s traveling back to the beginning of his career to find out what he wishes he knew then and what he might do differently if given the chance.
Apr 9, 2018 • 11min
Handling the Tough Parent Meetings
Robert Rodriguez, a 15-year educator and now special education teacher from San Bernadino, CA, talks best approaches and strategies when it comes to having difficult meetings with parents.
Apr 2, 2018 • 13min
ESP and Teachers Working Together
Carol Peak, an education support professional from Ventura, CA, talks about the critical role ESP play as part of the education team and how both early career and new ESP can find their voice.
Mar 26, 2018 • 14min
Connecting with Students and Parents
Java Robinson, currently a second grade teacher from Montgomery County, MD with 25 years of experience, discusses forming positive relationships with students and parents.
Mar 19, 2018 • 12min
Working With Administrators in Your School
Mitzie Higa, currently a curriculum coordinator and new teacher mentor with 17 years of classroom experience, shares her insights about working with the administrators in your school and making sure they have your back.
Mar 5, 2018 • 9min
Lessons learned away from the classroom
April Reisma has almost 13 years of teaching under her belt; she started teaching but took a break for another career. Now back to teaching, she shares perspectives gained during her time away.
