Learning and Living with Liz
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWelcome to the Learning and Living with Liz Podcast! I am your host, Liz Evans. I am passionate about sharing my journey as a former educator working on a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. I am a National Board Certified Social Studies teacher with over two decades of experience in civic education. I have had so many great experiences in life that I want to share in the hopes of inspiring someone. Welcome to my adventure!
Formerly the Teaching Politics, History, and Stuff Podcast
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Episodes
Refocusing On Your Goals
June 19, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.6 MBAfter hard weeks or times of struggle, we give up on our goals. In this episode, I talk about how I rest and refocus after those times to keep moving forward with my goals. And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
Tips for Keeping Up with Reading in Grad School
June 14, 2023 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBCheck out the blog post here! I'm back with a few tips for all the reading needed when you are in grad school. It's been a hot second since I recorded, and I hope these tips are helpful! And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
A Very Special Mother's Day Episode with Emma
May 14, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode, the tables are slightly turned when my daughter interviews me! We get silly and have lots of fun talking to one another. And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
Three Questions To Ask Yourself As You Reflect On You Job
May 08, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.25 MBDo you reflect monthly, quarterly, or at the end of the school year? In this episode, I discuss the three questions I use to reflect and make changes to bring more joy to my job! Related Posts Why Every Professional Needs a Work Journal (And How to Start One Today) Questions to Ask to Reflect And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
Being Communicative with Heather
May 01, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBJoin me as I talk with my sister, Heather, about how we went from sisters to friends and all the mistakes we made in communication. From learning how to listen to the other vent without fixing it to becoming moms, we chat about all of it. And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
Dinosaurs with Del with Commentary from Lucy
April 24, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBWelcome to the most chaotic and joyful interview, I have done! Del is my 4-year-old nephew and, like most kids, loves dinosaurs. However, Del has extensive knowledge that needs to be shared with the world, and his little sister Lucy shows up for support. I hope this interview brings you as much joy as it brought me. Special guest appearances by Del and Lucy's Mommy and Daddy, Heather (my sister), and Gabe (my brother-in-law). And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socia...
Starting New Things!
April 24, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.88 MBThe podcast name changed, but that's not the only change! I'm changing directions in life and am excited to have a creative outlet to share these changes! Welcome to Season 3! Check out the post! And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
{Series} Week Four and Five: Reflections
May 18, 2022 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBThis experiment has been interesting, to say the least. It’s difficult often to look at what you are doing and commit to making changes. We often get comfortable with the habits we create and don’t realize how they are actually not setting us up for success. Make sure to check out the other episodes in this series! Related Post: https://lizevansnbct.com/2022/05/18/reflections/ And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
Making Changes
May 12, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.11 MBMaking change is a personal and often difficult thing. It’s scary! However, in the spirit of my experiment, I’m doing it. Make sure to listen to weeks one and two! Related Blog Post
{Series} Week Three: Making Changes
May 12, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.11 MBMaking change is a personal and often difficult thing. It’s scary! However, in the spirit of my experiment, I’m doing it. Make sure to listen to weeks one and two! Related Blog Post And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
Considering What to Change
May 05, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MBI’m on week two of this experiment that I’ve created for myself, so I am journaling and considering what to change this week. Last week, I appreciated the pause. To be honest, between being sick and getting medical treatment, I was toast. It sounds strange, but permitting myself to pause was good. I felt rested and keenly aware of where I lacked or had too much of. Related post: Considering What to Change
{Series} Week Two: Considering What to Change
May 05, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MBI’m on week two of this experiment that I’ve created for myself, so I am journaling and considering what to change this week. Last week, I appreciated the pause. To be honest, between being sick and getting medical treatment, I was toast. It sounds strange, but permitting myself to pause was good. I felt rested and keenly aware of where I lacked or had too much of. Related post: Considering What to Change And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Link...
{Bonus Episode} The Supreme Court and Abortion Laws
May 03, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBA bonus episode! Today, I talk about the leak and how to discuss it in a student-focused, curriculum-aligned way. Related Post Jesus and John Wayne And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
The Supreme Court and Abortion Laws
May 03, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBA bonus episode! Today, I talk about the leak and how to discuss it in a student-focused, curriculum-aligned way. Related Post Jesus and John Wayne
{Series} Week One: Pausing In Busy Times
April 28, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 9.76 MBCheck out the blog post here! As we enter the busy season, why is it important to pause? In this episode, I talk about why, even in the busiest of times, we need to pause. And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
Pausing In Busy Times
April 28, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 9.76 MBCheck out the blog post here! As we enter the busy season, why is it important to pause? In this episode, I talk about why, even in the busiest of times, we need to pause.
The Importance of Civil Discourse
April 13, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBHow do you teach civil discourse? What are some strategies? What happens if it goes off the rails? No fear, Nichelle and Joe are here! Listen to our conversation as these two authors and social studies unicorns discuss how they are helping move civil discourse forward! Preorder the book here! @madisonteacher and @msnikki_p on Twitter joeschmidtsocialstudies.com Sign up for the newsletter Request PD support And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram L...
The One Question to Ask When It's All Too Much
March 31, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.65 MBI have spoken at great lengths about not comparing yourself to others, but I have noticed it happening more and more as the pandemic/crisis teaching continues and teachers are burnt out. Teachers are struggling as their plates get fuller and support wains. Although I only taught for a quarter of the pandemic, I taught during the great recession, budget cuts, and a school board takeover that had teachers fleeing the district I was in. I’ve been stretched so thin that I broke. I discuss tips ...
The Content Dragon
March 17, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.11 MBAnd as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
Story Based History Lessons with Daniel Lewer
March 03, 2022 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBStories are how we make sense of the world. Stories are how we build empathy. In this episode, I talk to Daniel Lewer, the 2020 Hawaii History Teacher of the Year, about using stories to create an overarching narrative and connect students to history. History For Humans YouTube Page Gilder Lehrman Seminars And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
It's OK to Change Jobs
February 17, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBSharing my experience changing jobs, both within and outside education. It was inspired by a tweet that Dwayne Reed sent out last April about celebrating people who choose to leave teaching. Share your experiences! Related post: Tips to Consider When You Want To Leave The Classroom And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
How to Write an Argumentative Essay in 5 days
February 10, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBWant to take argumentative writing to the next level with your students without having to spend hours grading? Try teaching argumentative essays throughout the week! In this episode, I talk about how to move through the week. Check out my posts on argumentative essay writing! Argumentative Writing Posts And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
Season Two Trailer: Teaching History, Politics, and Stuff
February 03, 2022 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MBSeason 2 is here! Thank you for the support! New season starts February 10th! And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
YOU Are The Expert... What Does That Mean? with Brit Bingold
March 11, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBWhat does it mean to be an expert in your classroom? I am joined by Brit Bingold, Instructional Specialist, as we discuss being an expert by tapping into what you have within you as an educator. Pssst, this is a good review of National Board Core Proposition #1! Short bio: Brit is an instructional specialist who aspires to inspire every day; she loves learning new research-based instructional strategies to share with teachers. She also is a wife, mother of two kids and two dogs, and has two...
Stress and Secondary Trauma with Becky Krumm, MSW, M. Ed
March 04, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBOn this podcast, I talk to Becky Krumm, MSW, about stress and why we should care about it, and what to do when you get stuck in that stress cycle as an educator. It's ok to have stress and to be stressed, but the stress needs to be addressed. Becky Krumm, MSW, M.Ed., has nearly two decades of social work experience, holding various positions in child welfare and mental health treatment. Through her own experience with burnout and secondary traumatic stress, she developed a passion for tal...
Students! Harness Your Political Power To Make Change! with Trevor Malzewski
February 25, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBOftentimes, students think they don't have political power, or that politics is too national. I am happy to have one of my former students, Trevor as my guest as we discuss how to be politically active, harness your political power, and what you can do to affect change! Trevor Malzewski is a former student of Mrs. Evans and a current Freshman at ASU studying Economics. During the 2020 election cycle, he interned in his state district for the Jennifer Pawlik and AJ Kurdoglu campaigns. Now, h...
Three Things to Focus on When You're Short On Time
February 18, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBTime always feels like it's too short, especially in the spring. Here are my top three things to focus on when it all gets too overwhelming. Although this is specifically for AP Government teachers, all teachers can find gems to help them in this podcast! Three Things to Focus on When You're Short On Time And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
Cultivating Teacher Relationships and Curating a Positive Circle of Colleagues with Brigette Burge
February 11, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIt's Galentine's week! Join me today as I talk to Brigette Burge, an English teacher and one of the reasons I could make it through my hardest days. We discuss how we cultivated a relationship, cultivated a positive circle of colleagues, and made it in a world that sometimes wants to hold us down. Grab your favorite drink and join the conversation! Brigette Burge is a 25-year veteran teacher with experience in both English and physical education. She is a National Board Certified Teacher...
Letter From A Birmingham Jail and the Civil Rights Movement with Dr. J. Michael Butler
February 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBA person doesn't make history themselves, and as we construct the master narrative of one of the most influential periods in American history, we must ask, what is it that we know and what is missing? Dr. Butler helps break down the Letter from a Birmingham Jail and discusses the Civil Rights Movement's lesser-known parts. Dr. J. Michael Butler is the Kenan Distinguished Professor of History at Flagler College in St. Augustine. Through groups like the Florida Humanities Council, Dr. Butler...
Primary Sources and Why They Rock with CherylAnne Amendola
January 28, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBHistory is my SPORT! Join me today as I speak with teacher and fellow podcaster CherylAnne Amendola! We talk about our love for primary sources and how to utilize them in upper elementary, middle school, and high school! Teaching History Her Way blog Teaching History Her Way podcast Breaking Down Foundational Documents to Make them More Manageable Declaration of Independence Lesson Primary Sources from Teaching AP Government Blog And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on ...
Courageous Conversations About Contentious Topics with Joe Schmidt
January 21, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBBuckle up! Joe and I were very excited to talk about Courageous Conversations about Contentious Topics, especially as we move through a year of contentious topics. Joe talks about how to set up the norms and environment to have these conversations in your classroom. Joe is a great person to follow on Twitter and has a lot of great information in his blog. Resources discussed: Joe's Blog Post: Courageous Conversations about Contentious Topics Joe on Twitter Lunchroom Fight: SHEG Teaching Co...
The Importance Professional Development for Teachers with Chris Evans
January 14, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBJoin me today as I speak to Chris Evans, Madison Fellow (AZ,18) about the importance and impact of professional development on both teachers and the classroom community. We reminisce on our favorite professional development experiences and Chris explains how his experiences took him from having a job to having a career. Chris also happens to be my husband and we've been so lucky to go to a lot of professional development experiences together, as well as sharing what we've learned at the ones...
After the Capitol Attacks: When Current Events Take Over Curriculum, What Do We Do? (Bonus Episode)
January 07, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.18 MBBouns episode: With the Capitol attacks, many teachers are scrambling to lesson plan or even know what to say to their students. This is a quick conversation about monitoring and adjusting for what's best for our students. We start by listening and questioning. Check out the #sschat on Twitter for more lessons. Teachers are sharing and learning! And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest
Teaching in an Online Environment: A Sample Schedule and How To Implement It
January 07, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBToday, I discuss how I organized my week to get the most out of online, hybrid, and in-person environments. This organization can be used in any classroom, but I go into how we use it in social sciences. We begin with questions to ask yourself as you plan your lessons and then how that translates into a week of activities. Posts from the pod: Teaching in an Online Environment: A Sample Schedule Socratic Discussion in a Virtual World Example of a week using Citizens United Teaching how...
Trailer for Teaching History, Politics, and Stuff
January 04, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.17 MBWelcome to the Teaching History, Politics, and Stuff podcast! I am so happy you are here! Today, we take a quick look at what to expect from the podcast, a little about me, and an invitation. And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials! Instagram Linked In Facebook Pinterest