Teacher's Ed with Edward DeShazer
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago -In today's world, being a teacher and educator can be empowering, inspiring, and rewarding. Educating the next generation can also be exhausting, frustrating, and disheartening. Teacher's Ed was created to motivate, encourage, and uplift teachers and educators to inspire you for the week ahead.
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Summer Self-Care Strategies: Unplug, Recharge, and Revitalize for Educators
June 16, 2024 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBIs your summer break truly a break, or does work still creep into your downtime? Learn how to finally unplug and establish boundaries with practical tips designed to help educators rest, recharge, and rejuvenate. In this episode of the Teachers Ed Podcast, I, Edward DeShazer, promise to guide you through four essential strategies to achieve a healthier work-life balance. From setting specific times for checking work emails to turning off those intrusive notifications, discover how to keep yo...
Charting the Course for Equitable Education: Dr. Sam Coleman's Journey to Transformative Leadership
May 26, 2024 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBJoin us as we sit down with Dr. Sam Coleman, the visionary assistant superintendent from Oshkosh, who takes us through an inspiring narrative that captures the heart of educational leadership. From his initial dreams of law enforcement to becoming a powerful voice in K-12 education, Dr. Coleman's story is one of passion and dedication. He reveals how he's championed a student-centric approach, aiming to transform schools into hubs of empowerment and cultural pride. We delve into his strategi...
Crossing the Educational Finish Line w/ Edward DeShazer
May 19, 2024 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBFeeling that end-of-year academic fatigue setting in? Let's shake it off together! I'm Edward DeShazer, and in this heartening episode, we unravel the mystery behind the waning motivation as summer beckons and share a treasure chest of strategies to reignite the passion for learning. From the magic of outdoor lessons to the simple joy of brain breaks, we explore how to harness the excitement of upcoming festivities to keep students laser-focused. And for my fellow educators, I've got your ba...
Unlocking Potential in Diverse Classrooms: A Journey from DJ Booth to Teaching with Dr. Sean Woodly
May 12, 2024 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBEmbark on a transformative adventure with Edward DeShazer and Dr. Sean Woodly, as we uncover the essential ingredients for success in urban and culturally diverse classrooms. This episode is a compelling tapestry, weaving Dr. Woodly's journey from the DJ booth to the classroom with robust discussions on student engagement and classroom management. Discover the Teach, Hustle, Inspire movement and how Dr. Woodley's bestselling books provide a roadmap for educators to unlock the true potential ...
Empowering Teachers with Well-Being Practices for the Home Stretch w/ Edward DeShazer
May 05, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBAs May's unpredictable tides sweep into our classrooms, I, Edward Eshazer, invite you to a sanctuary of rejuvenation on the Teacher's Ed Podcast. Here, steeped in the wisdom of Dave Burgess' "Teach Like a Pirate," we unfurl the sails on charting a course towards self-care and vitality in education. Through the ebbs and flows of student restlessness and the crescendo of standardized testing, I share my personal 'R&R' routine—not your typical rest and relaxation, but a custom-designed recharge...
Infusing Mindfulness and Movement into Education with Jamie Gale
April 28, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBDiscover the transformative journey of integrating yoga and mindfulness into the classroom as Jamie Gales, the founder of Little Om Big Om, joins us to share her expert insights and strategies. Jamie, a multi-faceted educator, entrepreneur, and mother, unpacks the importance of movement and breathwork in supporting social and emotional learning for young learners. She addresses the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the collective trauma and decreased physical activity it c...
From the NFL to the Classroom: Cultivating Servant Leadership with Jeremiah Brown's 5L Framework
April 21, 2024 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBHave you ever been forced to completely re-evaluate your life's direction? That's the crucible Jeremiah Brown faced when a career-ending concussion pivoted him from the NFL to becoming a lighthouse of guidance in the realm of education. In our transformative conversation, we follow his remarkable journey which serves as powerful proof that sometimes, the fractures in our life plan can forge the most resilient versions of ourselves. Our dialogue transcends mere anecdotes as we unveil the 5L ...
Enhancing Educator Well-being w/ Charles Williams
April 14, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBDiscover the keys to thriving in the often high-stress world of education, as Charles Williams, a seasoned educator and advocate for workplace wellness, joins us to unravel the complexities of mental health in our schools. Imagine your mind as a car's dashboard, with warning lights that too many of us ignore – Charles guides us through the crucial early detection of these signs, offering strategies from his recent workshop that are essential to preventing educator burnout and fostering a pos...
Empowering Teachers to Tackle the Literacy Challenge w/ Jake Daggett
April 07, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBJoin the conversation with Jake Daggett, a trailblazing educator who's igniting a revolution in literacy instruction. Our nation faces a literacy crisis, with many fourth graders struggling to reach reading proficiency. Through an engaging and thought-provoking dialogue, Jake dissects the misconceptions about reading development and argues for a sweeping adoption of evidence-based structured literacy programs. It's an urgent call to educators and parents alike to embrace strategies that work...
From Struggling Student to Inspirational Educator: Celebrating Resilient Voices in Education
March 31, 2024 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MBI never imagined that a single microphone at my kitchen table would evolve into a nationwide beacon for educators and students, but that's the power of transformation—one I've experienced firsthand. From a student grappling with suspensions and expulsions to an educational leader with 18 years under my belt, my journey echoes the triumph over adversity and the pivotal role teachers play in reshaping lives. Join Edward Eshazer on the Teachers Ed podcast as we celebrate this fresh chapter, ded...
From Struggling Student to Inspirational Educator w/ Edward DeShazer
March 31, 2024 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MBI never imagined that a single microphone at my kitchen table would evolve into a nationwide beacon for educators and students, but that's the power of transformation—one I've experienced firsthand. From a student grappling with suspensions and expulsions to an educational leader with 18 years under my belt, my journey echoes the triumph over adversity and the pivotal role teachers play in reshaping lives. Join Edward Eshazer on the Teachers Ed podcast as we celebrate this fresh chapter, ded...
Balancing Teaching, Personal Ventures, and Self-Care: An Insightful Conversation with Tenia Fisher
June 11, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBEver wonder how teachers juggle their careers with personal ventures and self-care? Join us for a conversation with Tenia Fisher, a first-grade teacher at Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy, founder of SocialX Milwaukee, and a passionate runner with her group, Fear MKE. Tenia shares her insights on balancing her teaching career and other commitments, while also emphasizing the importance of self-care and giving yourself grace as a teacher. In this episode, we dive deep into teacher healt...
What I've learned from teaching.
June 04, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBOn this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward DeShazer has Amber Hentrich, a 1st grade teacher on. She talks about what got her into teaching and what she has learned from teaching. Please like, subscribe, and leave us a review! www.EdwardDeShazer.org
Classroom Relationships and Growing Respect
May 14, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBOn this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward DeShazer is joined by Ronnie Jones, a Milwaukee school administrator. They discuss the importance of relationships in the classroom and how respect is the foundation of those relationships. They leave with you with some examples of how we can improve our classroom relationships through respect. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
Relationships are critical to the classroom
May 07, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBOn this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward DeShazer is joined by Y.B.Normal? (Logan Taylor.) They discuss the importance of relationships in the classroom and different things that educators can do to help make more meaningful connections with their students. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
The Teaching Mental Health Crisis
April 30, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward DeShazer is joined by YB Normal, a national motivational speaker. They discuss the struggles that teachers are having with mental health. They leave you with some suggestions and tips to help teachers take better care of themselves. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
Engaging Students Out of Boredom
April 23, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBOn this episode, Edward DeShazer is joined by Melissa Ray, a principal in Milwaukee and they give our listeners some tips and tricks on how they can get their students more engaged in their classroom and throughout their school. Please download and subscribe and leave us a review! www.EdwardDeShazer.org
Milwaukee's Educational Crisis
April 16, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB1 out of every 5 students in Milwaukee is reading at grade level. Even in the "most successful" schools in Milwaukee, statistics show that only 1 out of every 4 students is at grade level. This is a major issue! On this episode, Edward DeShazer has a discussion with his guest, Melissa Ray, a Milwaukee principal, about this problem and some things we can do to help us a community. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
Classroom Relationships Take a Village
April 09, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward DeShazer is joined by Kate Schmitz, a first grade teacher. They discuss the struggles, but also the success of creating positive relationships within your classroom. They leave you with some tips that you can apply to your classroom today. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
Teacher Burnout vs. Rock Bottom
April 02, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward is joined by Kate Schmitz, a first grade teacher. They will be discussing the difference between hitting rock bottom and teacher burnout. They will give you some tips and suggestions on how to get yourself out of these feelings. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
7 Things To Leave Behind
March 26, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.49 MBWelcome back! On this (long overdue) return of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward DeShazer shares with you the seven things that you need to leave behind as people so that we can move forward as educators. This list was shared with him by Jeremy Anderson, one of the top motivational speakers, and he thought it would be valuable to share with educators so that we can continue to grow as people. As we improve as people, we naturally will become better educators! Like and subscribe! www.EdwardDeShaz...
Learning Our Why.
September 20, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.48 MBThis week we go into our "Why." At times, teaching is so difficult that we forget our "Why." This week we learn how to find out what our why is. Some of us just need a reminder. Once we know our why, we can live our why. Once we live our why, we can find true happiness while teaching. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
Remember Your Why.
September 13, 2020 23:00 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MBIt Is a new school year, which means a new season of Teacher's Ed. In episode 1 of Season 2, we want to remember why we got into teaching. Edward goes into detail about why he got into teaching and also why he stayed in education. Teacher burnout is a big thing, so it's Important that teachers remember their why. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
End of the Year Gut Check
May 17, 2020 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBAs the school year winds down, I am going to ask each teacher to have a gut-check. In this episode, we will go through an activity that will help you listen to your body's emotional responses and uncover problem areas with your teaching. These will be the areas that we will focus on improving over the summer. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
Substitute Teacher's Advice
May 04, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.81 MBAre you a parent? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed teaching your children? Then this episode is for you! In the blink of an eye, many parents became substitute teachers overnight. With no prior training, parents across the world are expected to fill in and help their children through virtual learning. In this episode, I give you tips and advice to help make your time as a substitute teacher more manageable. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
Worries Away.
April 27, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.18 MBDon't worry, be happy? If only It were that easy. COVID-19 has flipped the educational system upside down. Teachers have so much to worry about outside of work, that they need to limit their worries with teaching. In this episode, I am encouraging teachers to worry about what they can control. We will also do a brief activity that teachers can add to their tool kit to help them when stress is getting the best of them. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
"Thank You."
April 19, 2020 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.57 MBThis episode is to show gratitude and appreciation for the service that teachers do. Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions. On behalf of the entire world, this episode says, "thank you." www.EdwardDeShazer.org
"Thank You."
April 19, 2020 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.57 MBThis episode is to show gratitude and appreciation for the service that teachers do. Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions. On behalf of the entire world, this episode says, "thank you."
My Cup Is Empty
April 12, 2020 06:00 - 7 minutes - 5.24 MBYou can't pour from an empty cup. It can be very hard to find the balance between nurturing your family, your career, and also yourself. This episode goes into the importance of self-care and what teachers can do to help keep their cups from running empty. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
Diary Of An Overwhelmed Teacher
April 05, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.82 MBWhere do teachers go to lick their wounds? Right now, teachers across the world are feeling overwhelmed and lost. This isn't your typical feel good episode. In this episode of Teacher's Ed, I am asking teachers that are overwhelmed to take some time to process their emotions. It's time that we have an honest conversation with ourselves and each other. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
Teachers Embracing Adversity
March 28, 2020 23:00 - 14 minutes - 9.75 MBCOVID-19 has led us to uncertain times. While many people are off work wondering what their next steps are, teachers across the country are pivoting into a virtual learning experience to continue connecting with their students. For some, this is the norm. For many, this is uncharted waters. Teachers must take on the mentality of a sailor. We can't control the waters and the wind, but we must do our best to navigate our ship during these chaotic times. In this episode, Edward shares how teach...