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Congrats Teachers! Summer time baby! Kick back, relax, and pour yourself a glass of wine. Party time!
What strategies or practices can teachers adopt to remind themselves of their importance and impact daily?How can school admin and colleagues support teachers in feeling more appreciated and recognized in their efforts?Are there systematic changes within the education system that could help improve teachers feeling value and self worth?
I know the school year is a marathon and July can be a time of reflection for some teachers on how the year went. A popular question is "have I made a difference?"
Today I bring in Sam Demma, a best selling author, and one of the most in demand keynote speakers in the education sector. His work and interviews have been featured in The Globe & Mail, CBC, and CTV. He has been recognized as Starfish Canada’s Top 25 Under 25. Sam’s multimedia platform, The High Performing Educator, has spotlit over 250 educators, and his bestselling debut book, Empty Your Backpack has been called “a must-read for young dreamers.”
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Is there an admission process? Do my children need to know french before hand?What are the benefits of being bilingual?Does French Immersion hurt a students ability to learn the English language? Can students with learning disabilities be admitted to French Immersion schools?
Has anyone ever thought about sending their kids to French Immersion? Maybe you have but don't know where to start. What are the benefits of French Immersion? Are there any drawbacks?
To answer all of these questions, we have two French Immersion teachers: Lucie -Maude and Aliza from Ontario and Alberta to talk about French Immersion education. We talk about:...and so much more! Listen and share with all your friends!
One more month left before summer holidays! ☀️
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I'm a night owl and would love to start work at 11am if possible! Im sure your students wouldn't mind as well! Have you ever thought about what school would look like if we started classes later? Would students be more engaged? Would there be less lates? Would students be more awake and excited for school?
How many hours of sleep do teens/children need?Do "Night Owls" and "Early Worms" actually exisit?Are naps actually helpful? Are sleep aids harmful for students? (ie. melatonin) Should we start classes later?
Today I bring in: Physiologist, Scientist, and CEO of Wells Performance, Dr. Greg Wells. Currently Dr. Well's serves as a scientist at Hospital for Sick Children. He has 60 papers published in scientific journals and the author of 5 best selling books including his most recent publication: Powerhouse - Protect your Energy, Optimize your Health, and Super Charge Your Performance. He also hosts his own podcast called Dr. Greg Wells Podcast that you can stream on all platforms.
We talk about:and so much more!
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Bullying has been around since the beginning of time. No one's been able to crack the code on how to stop and prevent bullying from happening across schools in the country. In fact, bullying has now evolved with the introduction of social media in the past decade. So what can educators and schools do?!
How do we properly define "bullying"? What role can teachers and school play in the prevention of bullying?What age does bullying start?Why do bullies bully other students at school?What role do parents play in all of this?
So today we bring in Alain Pelletier, a anti-bullying youth speaker. Alain has spoken to over 750 schools, and has spoken at over 1200 conferences on the subject of bullying. Today we talk aboutt:Go check out Alain and book him in your schools! Check out his website below for more information on how to do so.
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We're back baby! Season 3! Here we go. We are now going to go to a monthly format. Life is crazy, so we'll try this new format and see how it goes.
What qualifications do you need?How many students in a class? Whats marking like? Do you deal with parents?How do you deal with academic integrity issues?What's it like teaching in a large classroom?
We kick things off by revisiting my old stomping grounds at Western University. Have you ever thought about transitioning to teaching at the university/college level?! You should highly consider it! I highly recommend it! I had the best time of my life teaching at Western University back in the day. I even got my own office!
Today, I bring in Emma Giroux, a Business 1220 Lecturer at Western University Main campus. She's been a Lecturer there for two years. Previous to this role, Emma graduated from the Ivey Business School at Western. In this episode we talk about:Check it out! I loved talking with Emma, and you'll love her too!
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Having tough conversations with students is all part of the job. Teachers can have conversations ranging from grades all the way to mental health. But what about the guidance counselors?! They face a lot of tough conversations behind closed doors that teachers don't see. So in todays episode we want to explore those conversations and how to have them!
So today I bring in Sam Layton, a Guidance Counselor that’s works in the private School system. Before going into Guidance, Sam taught subjects ranging from English, Drama, Music, Phy-sed, and ESL. She also has some teaching experience in New Zeland, and Korea before teaching full time in Canada. Sam received her teaching degree in New Zealand at the University of Canterbury.
Click on this episode to check out what kind of challenges a guidance counselor faces and how to deal with them like a pro!Oh! And Sam is the host of her own podcast called Popcorn Cinema! Go check it out on all streaming platforms!
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Have you ever thought about teaching at a university? Have you ever thought about teaching in a teacher education program? We'll you'll want to tune in to this weeks episode!
What qualifications do you need to teach at a university?Whats the difference between "Sessional Lecturer", "Contract jobs" "Tenure "Stream Faculty"? Whats the difference between being an Assistant Professor and a Professor role?What are the biggest difference between teaching adults versus high school or elementary?What should teachers do to begin the process of working at a university?
Today I bring in Liz Coulson, an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of The Education Studies program in the Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). For over a decade, Dr. Coulson was an instructor and secondary practicum coordinator in the Bachelor of Education and Master of Teaching Programs at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE).
In this episode we talk about:and much more!
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Building off last weeks episode, we are going to dive deep into the jobs of our school leaders. This week we are taking a look at the High School Principals role.
What are the responsibilities of a High School Principal?What are some soft and hard skills required to do the job?What are some of the hardest and most rewarding parts of the job?Are the working hours different than a teacher?What should listeners know if they want to become a High School Principal?
After all my years in education, I still have no idea what the heck these people do! Are they just shaking hands and kissing babies? Who knows! Today I bring in John Marinelli, Principal of St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School in London, Ontario. John has been a Principal for 6 years. Previous to this role, he was a Vice Principal for 7 years and also taught Social Sciences, Business studies and even in Guidance for 15 years. John received his bachelors of education from Western University.
In this episode we talk about:and much more!
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Hey incoming teacher candidates! This episode is for you!
What mandatory courses do they make you take at OISE? Her thoughts on the professors at the schoolHow much is tuition, textbooks and other fees?How many practicum's does OISE offer in this program? What has been Ava's expierence? What is this research paper that OISE makes you do in this masters program?What's the difference between the Masters of Teaching and Masters of Education program?
If you are planning to apply to different teacher education programs and not sure which one you should go to, you'll want to check out this episode. On today's episode, we check out University of Toronto - Ontario of Institute of Education (OISE) Master of Teaching program (not Masters of Education! There is a difference!) We bring in my current student teacher Ava Skuse. Ava is a first year student at OISE and gives us a bit of insight into the program. We talk about:Hope this episode is useful! Good luck everyone!
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Have you ever thought about going into school leadership? Perhaps a High School Vice Principal is opening up and you have your eyes on it? Do you have any idea what the job entails?
Whats the big difference between the Vice Principal and Principals role?What are the most common challenges in the VP role?Is it possible for administrators to lose touch in the classroom?How does compensation work for a VP? Are they on a different grid?What should listeners know about the job before applying?
Well, look not further and listen to this episode! Today I bring in Candace House, Vice Principal at Waterloo Region District School. Candace has been in this role for 5.5 years. Before this she was an English teacher and was department English Head in the TSDB for 7 years. Before this Candace had a long career in software development and consulting before making a career change in her 40s. Candace decided to go back to school and get her B.Ed from OISE.
In this episode, we talk about:and so much more!
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Ok folks, so this is a big one! If you got an Elementary LTO job interview coming up, you need to click this episode! Super juicy with all of the questions from the TDSB with a former VP panelist coaching you through some of the answers!
What are some of the questions that the TDSB will ask applicants?What are the panelist looking for in your answers?Does gender, race, and identity impact your chances of landing a job?
Today we have Linda Taillefer, a Educational Consultant and retired elementary school Vice Principal in the Toronto District School Board. She has been a VP for nine years. Before going into a school leadership position, she was a French Immersion teacher for 19 years. Linda received her B.Ed from Laurentian University.
On this episode, we talk about:Wow! You definitely don't want to miss this! Share this episode and help out your fellow friends!
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After all these years in education, I'm just finding out now what is a Montessori school! This entire time I thought it was some sort of Religious school. Wow, I was so wrong.
What is a Montessori School? How is it different than a traditional public school?How does a Montessori Toddler program differ from traditional day care?Is Montessori more "challenging" then your traditional schools?How much does Montessori cost?Should I send my child to a Montessori school?
If you're thinking about applying for a job at Montessori school or maybe even sending your kids to a Montessori school, you'll want to check out this episode!
Today we bring on Carolyn Reid and Rachel Marks, both Academic Heads at Toronto Montessori School in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Rachel has been at TMS for 25 years now and is the Head of their Elementary School and has been in the role for 5 years. Rachel also received her B.Ed from McGill M.Ed at Queens University. Carolyn has been at the school for 35 years and is the Head of their Toddler and Children House. She's been in this role for over 20 years. Carolyn received her degree in Early Childhood education from Ryerson, and her Primary Montessori Training from AMI.
In this episode, we talk about:...and so much more! Click subscribe and give it a listen folks!
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Imagine living with students and then waking up the next day and teaching those same students. This happens everyday at all boarding schools and its the norm!
What are his responsibilities?What's the difference between being Head of House vs an Assistant role?Is privacy and maintaining your own life outside of school possible? What are the major challenges and perks of working in boarding?How do teachers get compensated?
I work at a boarding school, and its a different beast. I don't work directly in boarding, but I know a few people that do. Today I bring in Andrew McNiven, a Business Teacher from Ridley College in St. Catharines, Ontario. Andrew has worked at Ridley for 12 years and works with the student boarders at the school as Head of House on campus and has been in this role for five years and worked as an Assistant Housemaster for 5 years prior to this role. So 10 years in boarding!
In this episode, Andrew will try to answer all your questions regarding boarding, including:and much more! Check out this episode if you are interested in boarding schools. You'll hear all about it!
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As a kid growing up in an Asian household, the dream for my parents was for their children to become a doctor. My brother helped my parents achieve that dream. I failed miserably. I couldn't even make it out of grade 10 chemistry!
What does medical school look like?When do you choose your speciality?What are the most popular/least popular fields? Differences between working in the U.S vs Canada?Something Andrew wished he knew about the job when he was younger
So many students and parents want to become doctors, but in reality have no idea what the job entails! Are people just chasing the title of "doctor" for prestige? Are they misinformed by what television shows them?
This episode dives into the realities of becoming a doctor and what the journey looks like. Today I bring in my good friend, Dr. Andrew Lim. Andrew is a Radiation Oncologist who specializes in treating cancer. Andrew did his undergraduate training at St Francis Xavier, in a degree in Physics. He went on to do his medical training at Western University. He then began his residency training in General Surgery in Alberta before deciding the speciality was not a fit for him. He transferred over to the Radiation Oncology and he is now working at the University of Southern California as a Radiation Oncologist and the Director of Brachytherapy
On this episode we discuss:If you're interested in medicine, you'll love this episode!
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Ever think about making a career change as a teacher into the world of guidance? Look no further!
What qualifications and training do you need to become a guidance counsellor?What are the general responsibilities of a guidance counsellor?What is the hardest part of the job?Is compensation different for a guidance counsellor versus a teacher?What type of person makes a great guidance counsellor?
So today I bring in Adrienne Tolton, a guidance counsellor from Garth Webb Secondary School in the Halton District School Board. Adrienne has been a guidance counsellor for four years. Before guidance, she was a teacher 18 years teaching Math and Science in Ontario and Internationally. She got her B.Ed from OISE at the University of Toronto.
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Ever wonder what the heck the folks in HR are looking for before submitting your resume? How can school boards possibly sift through all those resumes and pick the right candidate? Oh and once you get an interview, now you need to prep for that gauntlet!
Resume - What makes a strong resume? Do buzzwords matter? Does experience matter? Cover Letters - What are they? Are they a nice to have or need to have in an application?Interviews - What do interviewers look for in an applicant? What are common questions? How can candidates be successful in these interviews?Social Media - Is HR trolling our social media pages?!
On todays episode, I hope to peek behind the curtain and help with the job application process. Today I chat with Majella Hillsdon, our Chief People Officer at Appleby College. Majella has been at Appleby for 17 years.
In this episode we talk about:Check us out! You're going to want to hear what she has to say!
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Today I'm introducing a new segment in the show called "I Wish I Knew in School".
What are some of the exciting things that make the job exciting?What skills should teachers be focusing on in the classroom to help students enter this career path?What skills are modern day lawyers lacking?What is the current state of mental health in the field of law?Aaron: "I wish I knew in high school before entering law..."
Unfortunately, we are forced to begin choosing career paths at an early age. Media, family and friends can also paint an inaccurate depiction of certain career paths. So on this segment, I want to bring in seasoned professionals to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly truths of their profession to educate teachers and students to better prepare them for the future that lies ahead. We'll also talk to these professionals about what real world skills student need to develop and focus on in the classroom to better prepare them for these jobs.
Today I bring in an old friend Aaron Baer, Co-Founder of 4L Academy, an organization that provides modern training for lawyers and law students. Aaron has a wealth of industry experience. He spent almost 7 years working at Aird and Berlis Law firm corporate lawyer, before working his way up into becoming a partner at the firm. Aaron got his dual business and law degree from Western University and the Ivey Business School.
On this episode we talk about:Check this episode out! Its a doozy!
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Episode 50 🎉
Differences in Canadian vs U.S Education (ie. Curriculum, Unionization, Training, Job Market etc)Safety in the Classroom - Is every teacher afraid of the gun laws in America?Compensation - How much do teachers get paid?
I can't believe we are at the half century mark! It's wild this podcast is still going!
To celebrate this milestone, I chat with Melody McAllister, Event & Community Marketing Specialist at none other....Spaces! Our proud sponsors!
Melody worked as an elementary teacher for about 14 years in Garland Texas. She was recipient of the Garland NAACP Educator of the Year Award and author of a book called I’m Sorry Story, a children's book about taking responsibility for mistakes and making sincere apologies
On this episode, we take a deep dive into what it's like to teach in the United States. I ask her about:and so much more! This was an intense conversation and I loved it. You'll love Melody's energy.
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Six years ago, I took a Stand Up Comedy class at Second City.
Six years later, I somehow still have a job as a teacher! Hallelujah! 🙌
To give back, I started a stand up comedy co-curricular for teenagers at our school. It's been running for four years, and we begin the course tomorrow! So what better way to have a teacher/comedian on the podcast this week?!
This week I have Ronen Geisler, a teacher and comedian! Inside the classroom Ronen has been a teacher for 15 years and teaches high school English and ESL to adult newcomers and refugees. Ronen received his B.Ed from Lakehead University.
Outside the classroom, Ronen is a stand up comedian in Toronto and also host the popular Learn English Funcast podcast where he teaches English learners around the world how to learn English through jokes. Ronen is also the founder of the Jewish Comedy Festival and Cannabis Comedy Festival. He's an absolute killer comedian and I'm excited to have him on the show today.
On todays episode, I ask Ronen:
🎤 What are his goals and aspirations as a comedian?
🎤 Is it difficult being a teacher and a comedian? How do you balance live both lives?
🎤 Are there any topics that are too taboo to talk about on stage as a teacher?
🎤 Does he tell his students, colleagues, and administrator he's a comedian?
This was a fun episode! Two comedians talking about teaching! It's an entertaining one!
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Happy Halloween! 🎃
What is the difference between going with a publisher company vs self publishing?What are the different steps to self publishing?How much does publishing your book cost?How much do retailers take from your book sales?What are the major road blocks to getting your book on shelves?
Teachers, have you ever considered writing your own book? A novel, or perhaps a children book? Have you ever had that desire, but just have no idea where to start? Well you came to the right place!
Today, I bring in Rahel Tesfaledet, author of Kinza's World Magical Travel Adventures! Besides being a published author, Rahel is also an elementary school teacher and has been teaching for 10 years. Her passion for travelling has allowed her to teach in school boards in South Korea, Japan, Kuwait, and the U.S, and this year is teaching in York Region in Ontario.
Today we talk about:Instead of taking your kids trick or treating, curl up with the kids and listen to this podcast!
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