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Education Honestly Podcast

49 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -

Podcast exploring the balance between being a teacher and a parent. 

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Guilty until proven guilty

April 25, 2024 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.82 MB

An opinion of the policies and procedures in place for accusations against teachers. Follow on Facebook education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Tips and Tricks for teaching Part Two

April 18, 2024 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.86 MB

Round two of tips and tricks for your classroom. Follow on Facebook education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Teachers give an average of 20 extra hours outside of school each week

April 11, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MB

Each week a teacher spends an average of 20 extra hours doing school work outside of the classroom.  How does that affect the people we love? Follow on Facebook education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Policy and procedure makers in education

April 04, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MB

An opinion on the policy and procedure makers and the disconnect from the classroom.  Follow on Facebook education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Female dominated work force

March 28, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MB

Teaching is a female dominated work force.  As are nurses. Does that have an effect on how education and healthcare is funded or traded by the public. Follow on Facebook education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Tips and Tricks

March 21, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MB

A random. list of tips and tricks to help you in your classroom. So very random.  Follow on Facebook education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

The amazing people that support us as teachers and parents.

March 14, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MB

A big shout out and thank you to the people who support us as teachers and parents. Follow on Facebook education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Setting professional boundaries with parents.

March 07, 2024 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MB

What are the professional boundaries you have set with parents?  Do they have your personal phone number?, on your social media?, or know where you live? Follow on Facebook education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Parents in the classroom.

February 29, 2024 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.66 MB

How do you feel about having parents in your classroom? Is to helpful or a pain?   Also happy Leap Day. Follow on Facebook education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Stop making excuses for your kids.

February 22, 2024 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MB

Stop making excuses and enabling  your child's lack of... Follow on Facebook  education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Communicating with parents.

February 15, 2024 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.6 MB

Is there an art to communicating with parents?  Some thoughts on approaching different communication situations.  Follow on Facebook  education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Where did all the PD go?

February 08, 2024 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MB

Remember when you could access PD when you needed it?  Professional Development doesn't seem to run that was any more.  Let's talk about it? Follow on Instagram @educationhonestly Follow on Facebook  education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Cost of educational resources

February 01, 2024 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MB

Why do educational resources cost so much?  No idea, but let's talk about it.  A chat about how different school and boards held classroom budgets or lack there of.   Follow on Instagram @educationhonestly Follow on Facebook  education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Special Education Thoughts

January 25, 2024 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.9 MB

Special Education is not a simple  world.   Some thoughts from a teacher who has spent a lot of time in this world.  Follow on Instagram @educationhonestly Follow on Facebook  education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Use of sick days.

January 18, 2024 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.97 MB

How do or don't you use your sick days? A look on sick days as a teacher. Follow on Instagram @educationhonestly Follow on Facebook  education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

I hate homework and I'm a teacher.

January 11, 2024 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MB

It's the truth.  Homework can be challenging for any parent.  Even teachers. Here is are blunt thoughts on homework. Follow on Instagram @educationhonestly Follow on Facebook  education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Insta Perfect

December 21, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.24 MB

How often do we show classroom fails on our social media? Never?  Here's a blunt take on how we present ourselves are teachers on social media and hoe others might perceive it. Instagram @educationhonestly Find us on Facebook at Education Honestly Email [email protected] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Managing the Holiday Rush

December 14, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MB

How are you managing the rush to be ready for the holidays and winter break? Are you managing? Instagram @educationhonestly Find us on Facebook at Education Honestly Email [email protected] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Societial Judgement of teachers.

December 07, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MB

Does society get to judge teachers and what we do win our fair time? Instagram @educationhonestly Find us on Facebook at Education Honestly Email [email protected] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Over and under functioning co-worker

November 30, 2023 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.79 MB

How do you manage co workers that are over functioning and those who are under functioning? Instagram @educationhonestly Find us on Facebook at Education Honestly Email [email protected] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

School/Workplace Gossip

November 23, 2023 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MB

Gossip doesn't end after high school.  How do you deal with gossip and politics at your school? Instagram @educationhonestly Find us on Facebook at Education Honestly Email [email protected] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

New teachers seem to be running out the door

November 16, 2023 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.04 MB

There seems to be more and more teachers leaving teaching more often than ever before.  Now what? Instagram @educationhonestly Find us on Facebook at Education Honestly Email [email protected] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Teachers vs. Admin

November 09, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.65 MB

There is an us vs. them mentality between teacher and administrators.  Is it worth it? Instagram @educationhonestly Find us on Facebook at Education Honestly Email [email protected] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Being so done.

November 02, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 8.01 MB

The days or maybe weeks when you feel like you have no energy left and it fees like you can't keep going.  Now what? Instagram @educationhonestly Find us on Facebook at Education Honestly Email [email protected] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Statement of respect

October 26, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MB

Is there a protocol to how teachers are spoken to?  Let's get into it.  Follow on Instagram @educationhonestly Look us up on Facebook education honestly Ranch out at [email protected] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Strike??

October 19, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MB

Striking is a reality of being a teacher.  It's not easy to even think about. Let's explore that a little. Follow Instagram @educationhonestly Look us up on Facebook education honestly  Reach out at [email protected] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

Rebrand

October 12, 2023 13:00 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MB

Welcome back to the podcast. After a long break Let's try this again. Check out the rebrands and keep listening with more to come. Follow on Instagram @educationhonestly Follow on Facebook  education honestly Ranch out [email protected]  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: ACYJFCRLXLYKC15N

TDSB Trustee Chris Tonks

December 03, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

A blunt discussion with TDSB Trustee Chris Tonks on the role of a trustee and realities. Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationhonestly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationhonestly/ Website: www.edcuationhonestly.ca

Registered Nutritionist Kristen Schinener

November 26, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

We explore personal health from the point of view of a teacher with Registered Nutritionist Kristen Schiener, owner of Whole Family Health Foods.  Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationhonestly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationhonestly/ Website: www.edcuationhonestly.ca

The Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators

November 19, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

We are joined by Jane Deluzio and Matthew Sheahan from The Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators  They share the goal and work from their subject association. Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationhonestly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationhonestly/ Website: www.edcuationhonestly.ca

Council of Dance/Drama Education

November 19, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

We are joined by Jane Deluzio and Matthew Sheahan from the council of dance/drama education.  They share the goal and work from their subject association. Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationhonestly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationhonestly/ Website: www.edcuationhonestly.ca

Science Teachers Association of Ontario

November 12, 2020 15:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

We explore the Science Teachers Association of Ontario through an informative discussion with Nathalie Rudner. Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationhonestly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationhonestly/ Website: www.edcuationhonestly.ca

Virtual Teaching

November 05, 2020 15:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

A discussion about teaching in the virtual world in 2020. Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationhonestly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationhonestly/ Website: www.edcuationhonestly.ca

Halloween 2020

October 29, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

We discuss Halloween 20 20 from a teacher point of view.  Already missing the candy. BOO! Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationhonestly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationhonestly/

Teaching pet peeves (setting each other off for fun hehe).

October 22, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

We discuss just a few pet peeves we have about being teachers and the perceptions for others. What are you teaching pet peeves? Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationhonestly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationhonestly/

What is a micro school?

October 15, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

We are thrilled to have spoken to Amanda and Kristin from the Summit Micro School, located in the west end of Toronto.  We Try to get a deeper understanding what a micro school is and how they connect with and educate students.  www.summitmicroschool.ca https://www.facebook.com/SummitMicroSchool/ https://www.instagram.com/summit_micro_school/?hl=en Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Instagram: https...

Our favourite picture books.

October 08, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

We share our favourite picture books and how we have taught with them.  Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationhonestly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationhonestly/

Setting healthy boundaries.

October 01, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

In this episode we chat about the importance of setting healthy boundaries in order to maintain our emotional energy, mental wellbeing, and physical health.   We discuss the different types of boundaries, our own stories of how we set boundaries and what happened when they were crossed, and how boundaries allow us to sustain our social and emotional wellbeing.    Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Ins...

Social Stories???

September 24, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

In this episode we discuss the use of Social Stories, specialized short stories that depict a social situation affecting a child(ren), within the teaching and learning process. Although the original intent of “The Social Story” developed by Carol Gray, was to support students with ASD, social stories are increasing used within the core classroom to guide a student(s) through complex social situations and understanding. Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalt...

An introduction to Social/Emotional Learning.

September 17, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

A brief introduction to Social/Emotional Learning in the classroom.  This is critical.  There are also a lot of personal kids/students stories.  Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationhonestly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationhonestly/

A calm classroom: setting the tone.

September 10, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

A conversation about tips and tricks on a calm classroom and even a teacher mindset.  Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationhonestly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationhonestly

Brooke and Clyre talk D&D (not Dungeons and Dragons)

September 10, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

An introduction to Dance and Drama and practice application in the classroom. Brooke Charlebios, PhD student at the University of Toronto.  Her research focuses on integrating drama into the teaching of Canadian history and the ways in which settler colonialism is present in drama pedagogy. She hopes her research can be used to move teachers towards teaching for reconciliation. Clyre is a Dance and Drama Specialist.  She is very very passionate about Dance and Drama. Very.  Please subscrib...

Teacher voice health with Jay Miller Speech and Voice Coach

September 03, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Education Honestly welcomes again Jay Miller, Speech and Voice Coach based in Toronto Canada. On this episode Jay speaks with us about the importance of rest and hydration as a part of teachers maintaining voice health.    To learn more about Jay Miller's services, check out: www.speechandvoice.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pSSFaBz6fIvIU7kcxzN1Q Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Instagram: https://www.inst...

Brooke Charlebois: how dance and drama help in a COVID world.

September 03, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Brooke Charlebios, PhD student at the University of Toronto.  Her research focuses on integrating drama into the teaching of Canadian history and the ways in which settler colonialism is present in drama pedagogy. She hopes her research can be used to move teachers towards teaching for reconciliation. Clyre is also a Dance and Drama Specialist. Brooke and Clyre share their expertise on using Dance and Drama in a COVID world. And all why while wearing a mask.   Please subscribe. Thank you ...

Mask discussion with Jay Miller, Speech and Voice Coach

August 27, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Education Honestly welcomes Jay Miller, Speech and Voice Coach based in Toronto Canada. Jay speaks with us about how teachers can use their voices more effectively through Relaxation, Breathing, and Resonance, while wearing a mask for prolonged periods of speaking time.  To learn more about Jay Miller's services, check out: www.speechandvoice.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pSSFaBz6fIvIU7kcxzN1Q Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduc...

Feelings about returning to school (Clyre gets preachy).

August 27, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Nervous? Scared? Excited? Not sure how you fell? You are allowed to feel anything.  We discuss our different feelings and emotion about returning to school.  How are you dealing with your emotions? Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationhonestly/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationhonestly

Innovating when returning to the classroom (so we are new to this podcasting thing).

August 20, 2020 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Guess what? No one has all the answers to returned to the classroom in 2020.  We have taken some of the questions we have about our return and problem solved them.  Have a listen and start your problem solving. Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationhonestly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationhonestly

Back to school and/or distance learning in a COVID-19 world (Xana loses it)

August 20, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Welcome to Education Honestly.  Join us for an honest and positive talk about what going back to school can feel like for educators, families, and students.  there is no perfect answer, but we can do this no matter what comes.  Please subscribe. Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationhonestly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationhonestly

Welcome to Education Honestly

August 09, 2020 20:00 - 55 seconds - 690 KB

Welcome to Education Honestly!  Have a listen to our introduction and join us for our weekly podcasts about all things education. Coming August 20th.   Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end.