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New Teacher Talk
Are you a new teacher in an urban, suburban, or rural school? Or, are you an aspiring new teacher? We’re here to support YOU! This podcast channel is designed to help those new to teaching. We talk about the most common challenges educators face and how to find answers. On this channel, you will find a community of support as well as on our associated social media platforms: Instagram and BlueSky - @NewTeacherTalk.
Episodes
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Ep 236: Supporting Student Culture and Success
Before learning can begin, students need to feel safe. Some arrive carrying anxiety, uncertainty, or the effects of a chaotic morning. In this episode, Dr…
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Ep 235: You Don't Have to Fix Everything in 20 Minutes: Parent-Teacher Conferences for New Teachers
Grades and progress reports have gone home, and now the conversations begin. If the thought of sitting across from a worried family makes your stomach flip…
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Ep 234: Compassion Without Boundaries Leads to Burnout
New Teacher Talk turns toward something new teachers feel deeply but rarely get real guidance on: how to care for students who are emotionally demanding…
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Ep 233: Contextualizing Digital Citizenship
New Teacher Talk takes on a topic most new teachers know matters but few feel ready to handle in the moment: digital citizenship. Hosts Dr. Beth Wilkins and…
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Ep 232: Effective Student Feedback
New Teacher Talk tackles something every teacher pours hours into and often watches go to waste: feedback. Hosts Dr. Beth Wilkins and Dr. Anna Quinzio-Zafran…
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Ep 231: Mathematical Language Routines
New Teacher Talk turns a professional development session into something you can put to work right away. Hosts Dr. Beth Wilkins and Dr. Anna Quinzio-Zafran…
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Ep 230: Post Observation Conversations
New Teacher Talk takes on a part of the job that makes many early-career teachers anxious: the post-observation conference. Hosts Dr. Beth Wilkins and Dr. Anna…
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Ep 229: Building Background Knowledge
New Teacher Talk welcomes Dr. Virginia (Ginny) Shank, an assistant professor of reading and former elementary classroom teacher and reading specialist, for a…
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Ep 228: Activating the Village
New Teacher Talk takes on a mindset that quietly wears teachers down: the belief that you have to support every struggling student entirely on your own. Hosts…
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Ep 227: How to Build Lessons Students Actually Care About
New Teacher Talk takes on a worry almost every new teacher voices: the feeling that you have to choose between following the pacing guide and teaching a lesson…
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Ep 226: Retrieval Practice: Why Seeing is Not Remembering
The Science of Learning series continues on New Teacher Talk, with hosts Dr. Beth Wilkins and Dr. Anna Quinzio-Zafran welcoming back Dr. Ken King of Aurora…
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Ep 225: Your Classroom's Instruction Manual for a Substitute Teacher
New Teacher Talk welcomes Christine Beardslee, a reading specialist and veteran educator with 26 years of experience in New Jersey, to walk you through one of…
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Ep 224: A Veteran and a First-Year Teacher on Managing the Classroom
New Teacher Talk brings two generations of teaching into one conversation. Todd Leban, a 23-year veteran middle school educator in Oak Park, Illinois, joins…
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Ep 223: How to Get Involved
New Teacher Talk welcomes Abby Bartle, a fourth-year English teacher at Oswego High School in Oswego, Illinois, for an honest conversation about getting…
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Ep 222: Teaching in a Title 1 School
New Teacher Talk welcomes back Dion Copeland, National Board-Certified Teacher and Assistant Principal, for a conversation that reframes what it means to teach…
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Ep 221: Managing Extreme Student Behaviors
New Teacher Talk welcomes Abigail Jarrett, an educator who specializes in managing extreme student behavior, for a candid conversation about what to do when a…
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Ep 220: What Interleaved Practice Teaches Us About Real Learning
New Teacher Talk kicks off a special Science of Learning series with Dr. Ken King of Aurora University. In this first episode, Dr. King makes a case that may…
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Ep 219: Finding Your People in a New Building
Finding Your People in a New Building Guest: Samantha "Sammi" Katschke In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr. Anna present Samantha "Sammi" Katschke, district band…
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Ep 218: Staying Calm and Staying Firm
Staying Calm and Staying Firm Hosts: Dr. Beth Wilkins and Dr. Anna Quinzio-Zafran In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr. Anna tackle the moment every new teacher…
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Ep 217: Two Teachers, One Classroom
Two Teachers, One Classroom Guests: Leana Malinowsky and Paul Garcia In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr. Anna introduce a conversation between Leana Malinowsky…
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Ep 216: Holding the Line on High Expectations
Holding the Line on High Expectations Guest: Dr. Carla Braun, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning in Westmont Community Unit School District 201…
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Ep 215: What Your Union Card Actually Means
What Your Union Card Actually Means Guests: Dr. Amy Howerton, English Teacher and Department Chair, Oswego High School and Katie Popp, President of the Indian…
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Ep 214: Structure, High Expectations, and Real Connection
Structure, High Expectations, and Real Connection Guest: Chloe Lillie, first-year general music teacher In this episode, Chloe Lillie challenges the idea that…
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Ep 213: The Warm Demander Secret to Starting Your Year Strong
The Warm Demander Secret to Starting Your Year Strong Guest: Melissa Dudic, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, large suburban high school district In this…
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Ep 212: Classroom Management Part Two, Structure, Strictness, and Redirection
Classroom Management Part Two, Structure, Strictness, and Redirection Guest: Abby Bartle, fourth-year English teacher, Oswego High School, Oswego, Illinois In…
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Ep 211: Classroom Management Starts on Day One, Not Later
Classroom Management Starts on Day One, Not Later Guest: Abby Bartle, fourth-year English teacher, Oswego High School, Oswego, Illinois In this episode, Abby…
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Ep 210: Classroom Design Secrets Every New Teacher Should Know
In this episode, Dr. Meg White explains why classroom setup is never just about aesthetics, it's a direct reflection of your educational philosophy. She walks…
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Ep 209: The First 10 Days: Procedures that Prevent Chaos
The First Ten Days: The Procedures that Prevent Chaos Hosts: Dr. Beth Wilkins and Dr. Anna Quinzio-Zafran In this episode, Dr. Anna and Dr. Beth make the case…
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Ep 208: Summer Strong: What to Do Before Day One
The season finale of New Teacher Talk delivers exactly what new and returning teachers crave heading into summer: a clear, confidence‑building plan that…
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Ep 207: Work-Life Balance: How New Teachers Can Protect Their Time and Avoid Burnout
First-year teaching is a marathon disguised as a sprint. In this episode, first-year English teacher Isabel Wilde and department chair Amy Howerton get honest…
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Ep 206: Building Confident Teachers: What Early-Career Educators Need to Stay and Thrive
At the heart of every new teacher's journey is a quiet question: Can I really do this? In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr. Anna welcome Dr. Virginia Shank of…
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Ep 205: The PD Early Career Teachers Actually Want: A Conversation with 3NBCTs
What if professional development felt less like an obligation and more like a conversation? In this episode, Dr. Anna is joined by her 3NBCTs colleagues…
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Ep 204: Five Things Every New Teacher Should Do in May
May is a lot. You have spirit weeks, field trips, testing windows, and emotions all at once. But before you sprint to the finish line, there are five things…
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Ep 203: Teaching with Cultural Intention
What does it mean to teach with cultural intention, and how do you actually do it across every subject area? In this episode of New Teacher Talk, host Dr. Meg…
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Ep 202: Rethinking Smart: A Framework for Recognizing Every Student's Strengths
What if the students who struggle most in your classroom are actually among your smartest? In this episode, Dr. Beth welcomes Faye Snodgress, an elementary…
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Ep 201: What No One Tells You About the Teaching Job Search (A Golden Apple Scholar's Real Advice)
What does it actually take to land a teaching job while you're still student teaching? In this episode our guest is Samantha "Sammi" Katschke, a Golden Apple…
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Ep 200: Are You Accidentally Triggering Your Students? 6 Teacher Behaviors That Cause Classroom Disruption
What if some of the behavior challenges in your classroom are being unintentionally triggered by you? Before you close this tab, this episode isn't about…
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Ep 199: Testing Season Without Losing Classroom Culture
April is here, and if you're feeling the weight of testing season, you are not alone. In this episode, Abigail Jarrett, a first-grade teacher from New York…
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Ep 198: Thriving as a Department of One: A STEM Teacher's Survival Guide
What do you do when you are the entire department? In this episode, Dr. Beth sits down with Nicole Heaver, a STEM teacher at a fifth and sixth grade…
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Ep 197: From Application to Job Offer: Interview Tips That Work
Landing your first teaching job takes more than a great resume. In this episode, Amy Howerton, English teacher and department chair at Oswego High School, sits…
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Ep 196: You're Not Failing, You’re New: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a First-Year Teacher
Every new teacher has felt it: that quiet voice whispering you're not ready, you don't belong here, everyone else has it figured out. That's imposter syndrome…
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Ep 195: Why Motivation Alone Isn't Enough: Effective Teaching Strategies That Drive Real Learning (3rd of 3 in series)
Dr. Ken King challenges a common classroom misconception: that motivated students will automatically learn. While motivation is essential, it must be paired…
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Ep 194: Level Up Your Leadership as a New Teacher
Most teachers don't think of themselves as leaders, at least not yet. But according to Bill Curtin, Policy Director for TeachPlus Illinois and former National…
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Ep 193: Seen, Heard, and Included: A Roundtable on Belonging in Schools
What does it truly mean to feel heard, seen, and included in a school community? In this special episode of New Teacher Talk, Dr. Beth and Dr. Anna bring you a…
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Ep 192: Final Four March Madness Mindset for Teacher
Communicating with families is one of the areas where new teachers feel least confident, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode of New Teacher Talk, Dr…
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EP 191: Redirecting Behavior #4: Stop Punishing the Class
In this final episode of the four-part series on Redirecting and Managing Behavior, Dr. Anna wraps up with five big-picture strategies that can transform your…
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Ep 190: Meaningful Assessment Strategies That Connect Learning to Real-World Impact
Jacqueline Sounhein, National Board Certified Teacher and director at the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, shares transformative strategies…
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Ep 189: Taking Care of You So You Can Take Care of Them
Stress is inevitable in teaching, but it doesn't have to run your life. In this episode, Dr. Anna and Dr. Beth welcome back Jolee Jones, Director of…
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Ep 188: Morpheme Magic: Transform Literacy Instruction with the Smallest Units of Meaning That Make the Biggest Impact
In this transformative episode of the New Teacher Talk podcast, Leana Malinowsky, an elementary teacher and certified structured literacy dyslexia specialist…
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Ep 187: Breaking the "I'm Just Not Good at Math" Myth
Series: 2 of 3 - Breaking the Myth - “Intelligence is Fixed” In this episode, former high school science teacher Dr. Ken King dismantles one of education's…
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Ep 186: Why Your Well-Being Matters for Student Success with Faye Snodgress
In this essential episode of New Teacher Talk, elementary teacher Faye Snodgress reframes educator self-care as fundamental infrastructure for effective…
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Ep 185: Wait Time 2: The Research-Based Strategy That Transforms Classroom Discussion with Dr. Monica Boehle
Discover how a simple 1-3 second pause can revolutionize your classroom discourse and dramatically increase student engagement. In this research-rich episode…
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Ep 184: Will I Get Rehired? Navigating Contract Renewals and Non-Renewal as a First-Year Teacher
Feeling anxious about whether you'll be offered a contract for next year? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Anna and Dr. Beth address one of the most…
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Ep 183: Redirecting Behavior #3 Five Proven Strategies to Improve Classroom Behavior and Student Engagement
In this essential episode of the New Teacher Talk podcast, Dr. Anna delivers part three of her comprehensive four-part series on classroom behavior management…
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Ep 182: How to "Call Out" a Student with Love and Care
Join us for a powerful episode with Bianca Tolentino, a ninth grade English teacher from Southern California, who shares her transformative approach to…
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Ep 181: Mastering the Art of Behavior Redirection Pt. 2: Combat Drifting Expectations and Maintain Momentum
This episode tackles one of the most common and frustrating challenges teachers face: maintaining the positive classroom culture you worked so hard to…
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Ep 180: Union Membership: Your Path to Protection, Opportunity & Community
In this essential episode for new and experienced teachers alike, assistant principal and Nationally Board Certified Teacher Dion Copeland shares his…
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Ep 179: Effective Study Strategies for Teachers & Students: Reading and Highlighting are the Best Study Methods
Series: 1 of 3 - Reading and Highlighting are the Best Study Methods In this game-changing episode for teachers and students, Dr. Ken King, education professor…
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Ep 178: Building Student Motivation Through Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction
What do you do when a student tells you "I hate school and there ain't nothing you can do to change that"? For Kim Radostits, 2022 Illinois Teacher of the…
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Ep 177: Mastering the Art of Behavior Redirection Pt. 1: Transform Your Classroom Culture
Every teacher faces the same critical challenge: what do you do when students get off task? In this essential episode of New Teacher Talk, Dr. Anna delivers a…