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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 176: Three Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Second Semester as a First-Year Teacher
Made it through your first semester of teaching? Congratulations! That's a huge milestone! Now it's time to shift from survival mode to intentional growth. In…
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Ep 175: 3rd Annual Holiday Special: Essential Holiday Break Advice for Beginning Educators
Join Dr. Beth and a community of dedicated educators on "New Teacher Talk" as they share essential strategies for making the most of your holiday break. In…
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Ep 174: Breaking the Burnout Cycle Through Boundaries and Self-Care with Dr. Jameelah Wright
Teacher Wellbeing Isn't Selfish—It's Essential In this powerful episode, Dr. Jameelah Wright, teacher education professor at William Paterson University…
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Ep 173: Thriving in December: A New Teacher's Guide to Surviving the Chaos Before Winter Break
December in the classroom can feel like navigating a perfect storm of holiday chaos, disrupted routines, and heightened emotions: for both students and…
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Ep 172: New Teachers: The Gratitude You Don’t See
In this heartfelt Thanksgiving week episode, Dr. Beth offers a much-needed moment of recognition for the countless ways teachers show up every day, even when…
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Ep 171: How Ethnic Studies Transforms Education: Building Culturally Responsive Curriculum for Liberation
Join us for a powerful conversation with Cecily Relucio, founder and co-director of Umuwi Ethnic Studies, as she shares transformative strategies for teaching…
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Ep 170: Hexagonal Thinking: A Versatile Strategy for Connecting Concepts Across All Subjects
Join us as high school US history teacher David Atkins shares an innovative and adaptable teaching strategy that's transforming how students make connections…
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Ep 169: The Science Behind Peer Tutoring: How Students Learn by Teaching
Join Ken King, education professor at Aurora University, as he explores the transformative power of peer tutoring in elementary and middle school classrooms…
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Ep 168: Teaching Beyond the Bell Curve: Helene Alalouf on the Learner Variability Navigator
Join us for a transformative conversation with Helene Alalouf, an instructional coach with 32 years of classroom experience and professor at Touro University…
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Ep 167: Beyond the Notes: How Music Education Builds Life Skills
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Becky Weiler (5th and 6th grade band and general music at Central Intermediate School) and Martin Czernicki (7th and…
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EP 166: Breaking Through the November Wall: Why New Teachers Feel Isolated and How to Overcome It
Hitting the November Wall? You're Not Alone. Join Drs. Beth and Anna on New Teacher Talk as they tackle one of the most challenging periods for early career…
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Ep 165: Ask for Help: A First-Year Teacher's Guide to Finding Support and Building Community
Feeling overwhelmed in your first year of teaching? You're not alone. In this essential episode of New Teacher Talk, fifth-grade teacher Samar Abousalem shares…
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Ep 164: Unlocking Student Potential: Dr. Vicki Phelps on Talent Development in Education
Join us for an illuminating conversation with Dr. Vicki Phelps, Executive Director and Head of School at Quest Academy in Palatine, Illinois, as she explores…
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Ep 163: How to Find a Teaching Mentor: Build Your Support Network & Avoid Burnout with the FAST Test Method
Feeling isolated as a new teacher? Middle grades educator Jessica Smith shares her proven three-step system for finding the right mentors and building a…
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Ep 162: What the University Didn’t Teach You: Let’s Get R.E.A.L.
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Benita Gordon, founder of Global Education Concierge and veteran educator with over 26 years of classroom…
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Ep 159: Using AI to Turn Professional Development into Classroom Gold
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Josh Amstutz, a high school math teacher from Cincinnati, Ohio, who discovered how to break out of survival mode and…
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Ep 161: Mistake-Friendly Classrooms Build a Culture Where Errors Fuel Growth
2 of 3 in Series Ready to revolutionize how you handle student mistakes? Join us as education professor Ken King from Aurora University shares game-changing…
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Ep 160: The Power of the Pause: Wait Time Part 1
Transform your classroom discussions with the power of pause! Join Dr. Monica Boehle, Associate Director of Curriculum and former social studies teacher, as…
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Ep 158: Surviving October: Essential Time Management and Burnout Prevention for New Teachers
Join third-year English teacher Abby Bartle from Oswego High School as she shares hard-earned wisdom about navigating your first year of teaching. Drawing from…
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Ep 157: Two Teachers, One Classroom: Your Complete Guide to Co-Teaching That Actually Works
Join Nicole Heaver (middle school STEM teacher) and Joanie Thrush (5th/6th grade teacher) from Central Intermediate School in Ottawa, Illinois, as they share…
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Ep 156: Who You Know Matters: Building Your Support Squad as a New Teacher
Dr. Beth and Dr. Anna tackle one of the biggest challenges facing new educators: the overwhelming isolation that can derail promising teaching careers. In this…
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Ep 155: Building Classroom Community Through Meaningful Student Connections
In this episode of New Teacher Talk, we invite Keon Ruiter, a dedicated second-grade teacher with 18 years of experience at Maria Sanchez Elementary School, to…
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Ep 154: Making PBL Work: Sustainable Project-Based Learning with Brad Sever
Join us for an essential conversation with Brad Sever, assistant principal and PBL expert, as he breaks down the secrets to making project-based learning…
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Ep 153: The Power of Positive Language in the Classroom with Heather Lyon
What if changing just a few words could transform your entire classroom management approach? Join us as district administrator, author, and blogger Heather…
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Ep 152: From Day One to Done Right: Building Student Connections and Classroom Success
Join PE teachers and education veterans Tom Rocco and Mike Gillespie on New Teacher Talk as they break down the four pillars every new educator needs to…
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Ep 151: Beyond Repetition: Four Brain-Based Strategies That Actually Work
1 of 3 in a Series: Join education professor Ken King from Aurora University as he debunks one of education's most persistent myths: that repetition alone…
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Ep 150: The WHY of Your Lesson
Join Executive Principal Jesse Kraft as he reveals the missing piece in most classrooms: the "why" behind every lesson. While teachers excel at explaining what…
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Ep 149: Light Bulb Moments: Creating Relevant Learning Experiences
Join educator Byron Earnest as he shares transformative insights on student engagement and contextual learning. Drawing from years of teaching experience…
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Ep 148: Building Strong Professional Relationships
Join Dr. Anna and Dr. Beth as they dive deep into one of the most crucial aspects of teaching success that often gets overlooked, building meaningful…
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Ep 147: Classroom Management: Be a Warm Demander
Join us for an essential conversation about one of teaching's most critical skills: classroom management. Executive Principal Jesse Kraft from Fairfax County…
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Ep 146: Think Big, Start Small: Building Your Teaching Vision with Todd Leban
Join Todd Leban, a passionate middle-level board-certified art teacher from suburban Chicago, to explore his transformative teaching philosophy: "Think Big…
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Ep 145: Building Community Through Structure: Essential Classroom Management Techniques with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah
Join us on New Teacher Talk as we welcome Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, author of Learning to Relearn from Routledge, for an essential conversation about classroom…
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Ep 144: Embracing Bold Teaching: Lessons from Student Teaching to First-Year Ready
Join us as Dr. Anna sits down with Emma Moore, a recent graduate of the Teaching Well Program at Johns Hopkins University, who shares her unexpected transition…
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Ep 143: Beyond the Bulletin Boards: How to Really Prepare for the School Year with Blake Reddick
Welcome to New Teacher Talk! In this essential episode, Blake Reddick, an experienced middle school social studies teacher, explores the often-overlooked…
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Ep 142: The New Teacher Survival Guide: AI Tools, Classroom Management, and Beating Burnout with Lori Abbott
Join us for an invaluable conversation with veteran educator Lori Abbott, who shares 33 years of teaching wisdom to help new teachers thrive. In this episode…
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Ep 141: August Mindset Matters: Mental Prep for Your New School Year
Welcome to the new season of New Teacher Talk! Hosts Dr. Anna and Dr. Beth kick off the school year with essential mental preparation strategies for early…
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Ep 140: New Teacher Talk Season Finale - Heading for Summer Break!
Join Dr. Anna and Dr. Beth as they celebrate the milestone season finale of New Teacher Talk! Exciting updates are in store! This summer, catch bonus content…
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Ep 139: Why New Teachers Need LinkedIn: 5 Steps to Optimize Your Profile
🔥 New Teachers, Let’s Unlock LinkedIn’s Power! 🔥 If you're a new teacher looking to elevate your career, LinkedIn is your ultimate networking tool—but are you…
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Ep 138: New Teacher Summer Survival Guide: Preparing for Success in the Next School Year
🔥 TEACHER TALK: SUMMER EDITION 🔥 Teachers, it’s time to hit pause, grab your favorite iced coffee, and tune in—because we’re serving up the ultimate summer…
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Ep 137: Building the Next Generation of Educators: Inside Educators Rising
Join us for an inspiring conversation with EdRising Illinois leaders Christy Schweitzer, Maya Moneze, and Carson Mizell as they share how this incredible…
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Ep 136: Summer Prep for First-Year Teachers
In this episode, English teacher Abby Bartle from Oswego High School shares invaluable advice for new educators preparing for their first year in the…
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Ep 135: 🚀 Empower Your Teaching Journey with NJCTL’s Online Courses! 🎓
📣 In this enlightening episode of New Teacher Talk, guests Melissa Axelsson and Susan Olszewski explore NJCTL's game-changing online courses designed…
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Ep 134: The End of the School Year is In Sight: Meaningful Closure with Students
Join Dr. Beth and Dr. Anna as they explore how to make the most of the final weeks with your students. This episode focuses on creating meaningful closure…
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Ep 133: Recruiting Talent: A District Leader's Perspective on Educational Staffing
Join host Ryan Lamping, Vice President at Amergis Educational Staffing, as he welcomes Cathy Leaver, Director of Special Education at Bellevue School District…
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Ep 132: The Mentorship Mindset: Build Trust and Transform Your Teaching
Join Maryellen Friel, a National Board Certified Teacher in Exceptional Needs, as she unpacks the transformative power of educational mentoring. Drawing from…
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Ep 131: Wrap Up Your School Year: Organizational and Student Engagement Tips for New Teachers
In this practical episode of New Teacher Talk, second-grade teacher Dr. Jacqueline J. Cleven from South Prairie Elementary shares her expert strategies for…
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Ep 130: Keeping Students in the Game Throughout the Year
Join Dr. Anna and Dr. Beth as they tackle one of teaching's biggest challenges: maintaining student engagement when motivation begins to fade. Perfect for…
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Ep 129: The Power of Belonging: Inside Lyons Township's BEST Affinity Group
In this episode, Dr. Anna and Dr. Beth engage the inspiring educators behind Lyons Township High School's BIPOC Educators Supporting Teaching (BEST) Affinity…
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Ep 128: Breaking Through Barriers: Understanding and Addressing Student Misconceptions (3 of 3 episodes)
Join host Dr. Ken King, education professor at Aurora University, as he explores the fascinating world of student misconceptions and why they're so resistant…
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Ep 127: Building Bridges: Creating Inclusive Mentorship for Educators at Lyons Township
In this illuminating episode of New Teacher Talk, Dr. Beth and Dr. Anna host the administrative team from Lyons Township High School as they share their…
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Ep 126: Teachers...Check Your Stress Before You Wreck Yourself!
Feeling overwhelmed in your classroom? You're not alone! Join Dr. Anna and Dr. Beth on this essential episode of New Teacher Talk featuring Jolee Jones, an…
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Ep 125: Clinical Practice: The Key to Teacher Success
Join Dr. Beth and Dr. Anna as they dive into the critical world of teacher preparation with special guests Hannah Putman, Director of Research and and Ron…
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Ep 124: March Madness for Teachers
In this timely episode, Dr. Anna and Dr. Beth tackle the notorious "March slump" that many educators experience. They provide practical strategies for…
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Ep 123: Beyond Lesson Plans: A Second-Year Teacher's Journey into Curriculum Development
In this enlightening episode of New Teacher Talk, Dr. Amy Howerton sits down with Abby Bartle, a second-year teacher who took the bold step of joining a…
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Ep 122: Mentors Matter: Navigating the Path to Teaching
Join Dr. Anna and Dr. Beth as they dive into the transformative power of mentorship in education with special guests Shelby Green Owusu and James Scheffers…
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Ep 121: Children on the Autism Spectrum: How to Build a Strong Relationship Across Parents, Student, and Teacher Student, and Teacher
Join Dr. Anna and Dr. Beth as they welcome Ryan Lamping, an educational staffing professional and father of a child with nonverbal autism, for an insightful…
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Ep 120: Mythbusters about Teaching & Learning: Assessment (2 of 3 episodes)
Join us as Dr. Ken King from Aurora University unravels the complex relationship between student confidence and actual content mastery. Discover why students…
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Ep 119: Navigating Fragile February
Are you a teacher feeling overwhelmed and burnt out this February? You're not alone. In this heartfelt episode of New Teacher Talk, Dr. Beth and Dr. Anna…
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Ep. 118: Oral Language Acquisition through Read Alouds
Dive into the world of literacy with Leana Malinowsky, the 2022-2023 Middlesex County Teacher of the Year, as she unveils the transformative power of…
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Ep 117: Mythbusters about Teaching & Learning: Learning Styles (1 of 3 episodes)
Ready to challenge what you thought you knew about teaching? In this eye-opening episode of New Teacher Talk, Dr. Ken King from Aurora University tackles one…