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The Teacher Hotline

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The Teacher Hotline is a podcast where teachers submit their questions regarding the field of education. Guests come on the show to help answer some of the pressing questions teachers may have in and out of the classroom such as: how does my pension work?; Should I work in administration?; Should I work at a private or public school? and more!

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Ep. 63 What is it Like to Teach in a University Classroom? Ft. Emma Giroux

March 04, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

We're back baby! Season 3! Here we go. We are now going to go to a monthly format. Life is crazy, so we'll try this new format and see how it goes.  We kick things off by revisiting my old stomping grounds at Western University. Have you ever thought about transitioning to teaching at the university/college level?! You should highly consider it! I highly recommend it! I had the best time of my life teaching at Western University back in the day. I even got my own office!  Today, I bring in...

Ep. 63 What is it Like to Teach in a University Classroom?

March 04, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

We're back baby! Season 3! Here we go. We are now going to go to a monthly format. Life is crazy, so we'll try this new format and see how it goes.  We kick things off by revisiting my old stomping grounds at Western University. Have you ever thought about transitioning to teaching at the university/college level?! You should highly consider it! I highly recommend it! I had the best time of my life teaching at Western University back in the day. I even got my own office!  Today, I bring in...

Ep 62. What Type of Conversations do Guidance Counselors Have with Students? Ft. Sam Layton

June 26, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

Having tough conversations with students is all part of the job. Teachers can have conversations ranging from grades all the way to mental health. But what about the guidance counselors?! They face a lot of tough conversations behind closed doors that teachers don't see. So in todays episode we want to explore those conversations and how to have them!  So today I bring in Sam Layton, a Guidance Counselor that’s works in the private School system. Before going into Guidance, Sam taught subje...

Ep 61. What Qualifications Do I Need to Teach in a Teacher Education Program? Ft. Dr. Liz Coulson

June 12, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Have you ever thought about teaching at a university? Have you ever thought about teaching in a teacher education program? We'll you'll want to tune in to this weeks episode!  Today I bring in Liz Coulson, an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of The Education Studies program in the Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). For over a decade, Dr. Coulson was an instructor and secondary practicum coordinator in the Bachelor of Education and Master of Tea...

Ep 60. What Does a High School Principal Actually Do? (Public) Ft. John Marinelli

May 29, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Building off last weeks episode, we are going to dive deep into the jobs of our school leaders. This week we are taking a look at the High School Principals role. After all my years in education, I still have no idea what the heck these people do! Are they just shaking hands and kissing babies? Who knows! Today I bring in John Marinelli, Principal of St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School in London, Ontario. John has been a Principal for 6  years. Previous to this role, he was a Vice Principal...

Ep 59. University of Toronto - OISE (Masters of Teaching): Is this Program Right for Me? Ft. Ava Skuse

May 15, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MB

Hey incoming teacher candidates! This episode is for you! If you are planning to apply to different teacher education programs and not sure which one you should go to,  you'll want to check out this episode. On today's episode, we check out University of Toronto - Ontario of Institute of Education (OISE) Master of Teaching program (not Masters of Education! There is a difference!) We bring in my current student teacher Ava Skuse. Ava is a first year student at OISE and gives us a bit of ins...

Ep 58. What are the Responsibilities of a Public High School Vice Principal? Ft. Candace House

May 01, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Have you ever thought about going into school leadership? Perhaps a High School Vice Principal is opening up and you have your eyes on it? Do you have any idea what the job entails? Well, look not further and listen to this episode! Today I bring in Candace House, Vice Principal at Waterloo Region District School.  Candace has been in this role for 5.5 years. Before this she was an English teacher and was department English Head in the TSDB for 7 years. Before this Candace had a long career...

Ep 57. What Questions will the Panel Ask at My Elementary LTO Job Interview? Ft. Linda Taillefer

April 17, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Ok folks, so this is a big one! If you got an Elementary LTO job interview coming up, you need to click this episode! Super juicy with all of the questions from the TDSB with a former VP panelist coaching you through some of the answers! Today we have Linda Taillefer, a Educational Consultant and retired elementary school Vice Principal in the Toronto District School Board. She has been a VP for nine years. Before going into a school leadership position, she was a French Immersion teacher f...

Ep 56. Should I Send My Children to Montessori School? Ft. Carolyn Reid & Rachel Marks

April 03, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

After all these years in education, I'm just finding out now what is a Montessori school! This entire time I thought it was some sort of Religious school. Wow, I was so wrong. If you're thinking about applying for a job at Montessori school or maybe even sending your kids to a Montessori school, you'll want to check out this episode! Today we bring on Carolyn Reid and Rachel Marks, both Academic Heads at Toronto Montessori School in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Rachel has been at TMS  for 25 ye...

Ep 55. What is it Like to Work at a Boarding School? Ft. Andrew McNiven

March 20, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Imagine living with students and then waking up the next day and teaching those same students. This happens everyday at all boarding schools and its the norm! I work at a boarding school, and its a different beast. I don't work directly in boarding, but I know a few people that do. Today I bring in Andrew McNiven, a Business Teacher from Ridley College in St. Catharines, Ontario. Andrew has worked at Ridley for 12 years and works with the student boarders at the school as Head of House on ...

Ep 54. I Wish I Knew in School: What is it Like to be a Doctor? Ft. Dr. Andrew Lim

March 06, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

As a kid growing up in an Asian household, the dream for my parents was for their children to become a doctor. My brother helped my parents achieve that dream. I failed miserably. I couldn't even make it out of grade 10 chemistry! So many students and parents want to become doctors, but in reality have no idea what the job entails! Are people just chasing the title of "doctor" for prestige? Are they misinformed by what television shows them? This episode dives into the realities of becom...

Ep 53. What is it Like to be a Public School Guidance Counsellor Ft. Adrienne Tolton

February 20, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MB

Ever think about making a career change as a teacher into the world of guidance? Look no further!  So today I bring in Adrienne Tolton, a guidance counsellor from Garth Webb Secondary School in the Halton District School Board. Adrienne has been a guidance counsellor for four years. Before guidance, she was a teacher 18 years teaching Math and Science in Ontario and Internationally. She got her B.Ed from OISE at the University of Toronto. Today we talk about: What qualifications and train...

Ep 52. What Does HR Look for in a Job Application & Interview? Ft. Majella Hillsdon

February 06, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Ever wonder what the heck the folks in HR are looking for before submitting your resume? How can school boards possibly sift through all those resumes and pick the right candidate? Oh and once you get an interview, now you need to prep for that gauntlet!  On todays episode, I hope to peek behind the curtain and help with the job application process. Today I chat with  Majella Hillsdon, our Chief People Officer at Appleby College. Majella has been at Appleby for 17 years.  In this episode w...

Ep 51. I Wish I Knew in School: What is it Like to be a Lawyer? Ft. Aaron Baer

December 12, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Today I'm introducing a new segment in the show called "I Wish I Knew in School". Unfortunately, we are forced to begin choosing career paths at an early age. Media, family and friends can also paint an inaccurate depiction of certain career paths. So on this segment, I want to bring in seasoned professionals to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly truths of their profession to educate teachers and students to better prepare them for the future that lies ahead. We'll also talk to thes...

Ep 50. What is it Like to Teach in the US?

November 28, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

Episode 50 🎉 I can't believe we are at the half century mark! It's wild this podcast is still going! To celebrate this milestone, I chat with Melody McAllister, Event & Community Marketing Specialist at none other....Spaces! Our proud sponsors! Melody worked as an elementary teacher for about 14 years in Garland Texas. She was recipient of the  Garland NAACP Educator of the Year Award and author of a book called I’m Sorry Story, a children's book about taking responsibility for mistakes ...

Ep 50. What is it Like to Teach in the US? Ft. Melody McAllister

November 28, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

Episode 50 🎉 I can't believe we are at the half century mark! It's wild this podcast is still going! To celebrate this milestone, I chat with Melody McAllister, Event & Community Marketing Specialist at none other....Spaces! Our proud sponsors! Melody worked as an elementary teacher for about 14 years in Garland Texas. She was recipient of the  Garland NAACP Educator of the Year Award and author of a book called I’m Sorry Story, a children's book about taking responsibility for mistakes ...

Ep 49. Can Comedy Get Me in Trouble as a Teacher? Ft. Ronen Geisler

November 14, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Six years ago, I took a Stand Up Comedy class at Second City. Six years later, I somehow still have a job as a teacher! Hallelujah! 🙌 To give back, I started a stand up comedy co-curricular for teenagers at our school. It's been running for four years, and we begin the course tomorrow! So what better way to have a teacher/comedian on the podcast this week?! This week I have Ronen Geisler, a teacher and comedian! Inside the classroom Ronen has been a teacher for 15 years and teaches high s...

Ep 49. Can Comedy Get Me in Trouble as a Teacher?

November 14, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Six years ago, I took a Stand Up Comedy class at Second City. Six years later, I somehow still have a job as a teacher! Hallelujah! 🙌 To give back, I started a stand up comedy co-curricular for teenagers at our school. It's been running for four years, and we begin the course tomorrow! So what better way to have a teacher/comedian on the podcast this week?! This week I have Ronen Geisler, a teacher and comedian! Inside the classroom Ronen has been a teacher for 15 years and teaches high s...

Ep. 48. What is the Process of Publishing Your Own Book?

October 31, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Teachers, have you ever considered writing your own book? A novel, or perhaps a children book? Have you ever had that desire, but just have no idea where to start? Well you came to the right place! Today, I bring in Rahel Tesfaledet, author of Kinza's World Magical Travel Adventures! Besides being a published author, Rahel is also an elementary school teacher and has been teaching for 10 years. Her passion for travelling has allowed her to teach in school boards in South...

Ep 48. What is the Process of Publishing Your Own Book?

October 31, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Teachers, have you ever considered writing your own book? A novel, or perhaps a children book? Have you ever had that desire, but just have no idea where to start? Well you came to the right place! Today, I bring in Rahel Tesfaledet, author of Kinza's World Magical Travel Adventures! Besides being a published author, Rahel is also an elementary school teacher and has been teaching for 10 years. Her passion for travelling has allowed her to teach in school boards in South...

Ep 48. What is the Process of Publishing Your Own Book? Ft. Rahel Tesfaledet

October 31, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Teachers, have you ever considered writing your own book? A novel, or perhaps a children book? Have you ever had that desire, but just have no idea where to start? Well you came to the right place! Today, I bring in Rahel Tesfaledet, author of Kinza's World Magical Travel Adventures! Besides being a published author, Rahel is also an elementary school teacher and has been teaching for 10 years. Her passion for travelling has allowed her to teach in school boards in South...

Ep 47. What Does the Future of Education Look Like? Ft. Steve Brown

September 26, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Today we have Steve Brown, CEO of Nelson Publishing in to chat with The Teacher Hotline. Steve has been in this role for almost 6 years. His career spans a diverse mix of industry and technology experience from multi-media entertainment, logistics services, automotive, and now to learning solutions. Since joining NELSON in September 2016, Steve has transformed the vision 107 year old company. He has reframed the organization's digital competency by instituting a technology department compris...

Ep 47. What Does the Future of Education Look Like?

September 26, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Today we have Steve Brown, CEO of Nelson Publishing in to chat with The Teacher Hotline. Steve has been in this role for almost 6 years. His career spans a diverse mix of industry and technology experience from multi-media entertainment, logistics services, automotive, and now to learning solutions. Since joining NELSON in September 2016, Steve has transformed the vision 107 year old company. He has reframed the organization's digital competency by instituting a technology department compris...

Ep 46. How Do I Survive as a First Year Teacher? Ft. Kelley Pomis

September 12, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

We are back at school baby! And we got an awesome episode lined up for ya to kick off the school year! Today we have Kelley Pomis, Director of Teacher Coaching and Development at Atlas Prep in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Kelley has been a teacher since 2002. She has taught at all levels from  K-12 . As an expert in teacher development and leadership, she has shared her experience on the TedX stage. She is also the host of her own podcast called Teacher ReNewed. Kelley also recently launched...

Ep 46. How Do I Survive as a First Year Teacher?

September 12, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

We are back at school baby! And we got an awesome episode lined up for ya to kick off the school year! Today we have Kelley Pomis, Director of Teacher Coaching and Development at Atlas Prep in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Kelley has been a teacher since 2002. She has taught at all levels from  K-12 . As an expert in teacher development and leadership, she has shared her experience on the TedX stage. She is also the host of her own podcast called Teacher ReNewed. Kelley also recently launched...

Ep 45. How Can We Improve Student Financial Literacy? Ft. Aly Hirji

August 22, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Holy smokes! Inflation is killing us! Gas is costing us a kidney, buying a bag of milk costs an arm and a leg, and in 5 years, I'll probably be living on the streets with these outrageous bills! Learning how to manage your money is one of the most important life skills. It starts at a young age. In this episode, I talk to Aly Hirji, a business teacher from Agincourt Collegiate from the Toronto District School Board. Aly has been teaching for 14 years teaching in various business courses, ca...

Ep 45. How Can We Improve Student Financial Literacy?

August 22, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Holy smokes! Inflation is killing us! Gas is costing us a kidney, buying a bag of milk costs an arm and a leg, and in 5 years, I'll probably be living on the streets with these outrageous bills! Learning how to manage your money is one of the most important life skills. It starts at a young age. In this episode, I talk to Aly Hirji, a business teacher from Agincourt Collegiate from the Toronto District School Board. Aly has been teaching for 14 years teaching in various business courses, ca...

Ep 44. How Can We Improve Student Digital Literacy?

August 08, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Laptops, cell phones, social media, apps, didn't exists for many of us when we were in school. As teachers, many of us are still learning how to use all this new technology ourselves. As Spiderman Uncle Ben said..."with great power, comes great responsibility" . We need to make sure we educate our students in using all these amazing tools responsibly and for good in their education. How do we do that though? Today I bring in Rachelle Dene Poth, an educator, consultant, attorney and keynote ...

Ep 44. How Can We Improve Student Digital Literacy? Ft. Rachelle Dene Poth

August 08, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Laptops, cell phones, social media, apps, didn't exists for many of us when we were in school. As teachers, many of us are still learning how to use all this new technology ourselves. As Spiderman Uncle Ben said..."with great power, comes great responsibility" . We need to make sure we educate our students in using all these amazing tools responsibly and for good in their education. How do we do that though? Today I bring in Rachelle Dene Poth, an educator, consultant, attorney and keynote ...

Ep 43. How Does Home Education Work?

July 25, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

It's summer! The kids are on holidays, and teachers are living their best life! But imagine if your kids did not go back to school....they were home schooled. What would that look like? How would that work?! Would it be pandemic learning all over again? If you're a parent or teacher and interested in home schooling, you might want to check out this episode. Today I chat with Chauncy Childs,  co- founders of OWL Home Education Network. Chanucy has been a home educator for 25 years and home ...

Ep 43. How Does Home Education Work? Ft. Chanucy Childs

July 25, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

It's summer! The kids are on holidays, and teachers are living their best life! But imagine if your kids did not go back to school....they were home schooled. What would that look like? How would that work?! Would it be pandemic learning all over again? If you're a parent or teacher and interested in home schooling, you might want to check out this episode. Today I chat with Chauncy Childs,  co- founders of OWL Home Education Network. Chanucy has been a home educator for 25 years and home ...

Ep 42. What Does Retirement Look Like for Teachers? Ft. Jim Connolly

July 11, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Teachers, are you excited for retirement?!  After the last two years, I think some of us are considering it a lot sooner than we initially planned! I'm only 10 years into the job, so I'm still a young buck! But it's never too soon to start thinking about retirement. Today I bring in Jim Connolly, a retired elementary school teacher from the Simcoe County District School Board. Jim was a teacher for 28 years before he hung up the cleats. Jim has now been retired for 9 years now! In retireme...

Ep 42. What Does Retirement Look Like for Teachers?

July 11, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Teachers, are you excited for retirement?!  After the last two years, I think some of us are considering it a lot sooner than we initially planned! I'm only 10 years into the job, so I'm still a young buck! But it's never too soon to start thinking about retirement. Today I bring in Jim Connolly, a retired elementary school teacher from the Simcoe County District School Board. Jim was a teacher for 28 years before he hung up the cleats. Jim has now been retired for 9 years now! In retireme...

Ep 41. What Value Does the Ontario Teacher Federation Provide Teachers?

June 27, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Unions. Unions. Unions. You love them or you hate them! Teacher's unions have been front and centre in the news over the last few years. Even if you aren't a teacher, you know at the very least they exists. But other than sitting at the bargaining table, what other value does the Ontario Teacher's Federation provide teachers?  So today, I bring in Chris Cowley, the 78th President of the Ontario's Teachers Federation. In his role as President, him and his organization is responsible for advo...

Ep 41. What Value Does the Ontario Teacher Federation Provide Teachers? Ft Chris Cowley

June 27, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Unions. Unions. Unions. You love them or you hate them! Teacher's unions have been front and centre in the news over the last few years. Even if you aren't a teacher, you know at the very least they exists. But other than sitting at the bargaining table, what other value does the Ontario Teacher's Federation provide teachers?  So today, I bring in Chris Cowley, the 78th President of the Ontario's Teachers Federation. In his role as President, him and his organization is responsible for advo...

Ep 40. What is The Best Way to Assess Student Learning?

June 13, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

It's exam season everyone! During the pandemic, schools and teachers had to rethink and reimagine how to assess students. Traditional tests and exams were difficult to do online. Now we are out of the assessments, a lot of teachers (including myself) are reverting back to old ways. In this episode, I wanted to explore what are the best way to assess students learning. Today I bring in assessment expert, Damian Cooper. Previous to this career, Damian was a High School teacher teaching Englis...

Ep 40. What is The Best Way to Assess Student Learning? Ft. Damian Cooper

June 13, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

It's exam season everyone! During the pandemic, schools and teachers had to rethink and reimagine how to assess students. Traditional tests and exams were difficult to do online. Now we are out of the assessments, a lot of teachers (including myself) are reverting back to old ways. In this episode, I wanted to explore what are the best way to assess students learning. Today I bring in assessment expert, Damian Cooper. Previous to this career, Damian was a High School teacher teaching Englis...

Ep 39. What Do Student Teachers Want in An Associate Teacher? Ft. Matt Colalilo

May 30, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Last season I did an episode interviewing my Associate Teacher, Paul Kralik. I asked him questions about how to give feedback, managing a student teacher, and his overall approach. This term, I am managing my first teacher! I thought the best way to learn is to ask him what he's looking for! We decided to make it into a podcast episode to figure out what he's looking for in his practice experience and how I can facilitate that. On this episode I have Matthew Colalillo, or as the kids in my ...

Ep 39. What Do Student Teachers Want in An Associate Teacher?

May 30, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Last season I did an episode interviewing my Associate Teacher, Paul Kralik. I asked him questions about how to give feedback, managing a student teacher, and his overall approach. This term, I am managing my first teacher! I thought the best way to learn is to ask him what he's looking for! We decided to make it into a podcast episode to figure out what he's looking for in his practice experience and how I can facilitate that. On this episode I have Matthew Colalillo, or as the kids in my ...

Ep 38. What is the Value in Advanced Placement Courses?

May 09, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Do any teachers listening teach Advance Placement courses? Has anyone ever taken these courses? I've seen these courses being offered when I was a student at my high school. The school I currently work at also offers these courses...not going to lie...I have no idea what value these courses provide! All I know is they are harder and they are supposed to offer you university credits...I think... So I want to get to the bottom of this. So today, I bring in someone who has a deep understanding...

Ep 38. What is the Value in Advanced Placement Courses? Ft Carlos Heleno

May 09, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Do any teachers listening teach Advance Placement courses? Has anyone ever taken these courses? I've seen these courses being offered when I was a student at my high school. The school I currently work at also offers these courses...not going to lie...I have no idea what value these courses provide! All I know is they are harder and they are supposed to offer you university credits...I think... So I want to get to the bottom of this. So today, I bring in someone who has a deep understanding...

Ep 37. What are the Responsibilities of a Middle School Vice Principal? Ft. Tim Cavey

April 25, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Hello! Welcome back to Season 2 of The Teacher Hotline! 🙌 We are back! I can't believe we are doing this again. But believe it baby! On our first episode back, we're coming at ya hot with an awesome episode with Tim Cavey, a Middle School VP at Vancouver Christian School. He is also the host of the #1 EduPodcast in Canada, called Teachers on Fire! On this episode, we talk about what are some of his responsibilities as a Vice Principal at a middle school. We try to take a peek behind the ...

Ep 37. What are the Responsibilities of a Middle School Vice Principal?

April 25, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Hello! Welcome back to Season 2 of The Teacher Hotline! 🙌 We are back! I can't believe we are doing this again. But believe it baby! On our first episode back, we're coming at ya hot with an awesome episode with Tim Cavey, a Middle School VP at Vancouver Christian School. He is also the host of the #1 EduPodcast in Canada, called Teachers on Fire! On this episode, we talk about what are some of his responsibilities as a Vice Principal at a middle school. We try to take a peek behind the ...

Ep 36. Season 1 Wrap Up - Thank you!

December 13, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MB

Thank you to everyone who has been supporting the Teacher Hotline podcast! It has been an incredible ride over the last several months! This podcast was built out of boredom during the lockdown, and has now turned into something much bigger. The podcast was recently listed as the #6 Teacher Education Podcast in Canada. Thats all because of you!  Thank you too... Colleagues/Teachers/Parents/Students - Thank you for listening. Thank you for subscribing. Thank you for following. Thank you fo...

Ep 36. Season 1 Wrap Up - Thank you!

December 13, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MB

Thank you to everyone who has been supporting the Teacher Hotline podcast! It has been an incredible ride over the last several months! This podcast was built out of boredom during the lockdown, and has now turned into something much bigger. The podcast was recently listed as the #6 Teacher Education Podcast in Canada. Thats all because of you!  Thank you too... Colleagues/Teachers/Parents/Students - Thank you for listening. Thank you for subscribing. Thank you for following. Thank you fo...

Ep 35. What is it Like to Work at an All Girls School?

December 06, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

A few weeks ago I asked my guest Alan Chan, what is it like to work at an all boys school? Naturally, that lead me to ask, what is it like to work at an all girls school? So today I got to speak to Sarah Leaper, a middle school teacher at St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School! I wanted to know: 👧 What are the different all girls school out there in Ontario? 👧 What kind of girls would benefit from learning in an all girls environment?  👧Whats the big difference between teaching at an all girls ...

Ep 35. What is it Like to Work at an All Girls School? Ft. Sarah Leaper

December 06, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

A few weeks ago I asked my guest Alan Chan, what is it like to work at an all boys school? Naturally, that lead me to ask, what is it like to work at an all girls school? So today I got to speak to Sarah Leaper, a middle school teacher at St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School! I wanted to know: 👧 What are the different all girls school out there in Ontario? 👧 What kind of girls would benefit from learning in an all girls environment?  👧Whats the big difference between teaching at an all girls ...

Ep 34. What Is It Like To Be An Associate Teacher? Ft. Paul Kralik

November 29, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

This year I was lucky enough to train a student teacher and have my first experience in being an Associate Teacher. Teaching a student teacher is definitely a lot different than teaching your students! So it made me think, what makes a great Associate Teacher? This week, I brought in my Associate Teacher, Mr. Paul Kralik. Paul trained me back in March of 2012 at Northern Secondary. Paul has been a teacher for 15 years, and in the span has trained 20 student teachers! He currently works at N...

Ep 34. What Is It Like To Be An Associate Teacher?

November 29, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

This year I was lucky enough to train a student teacher and have my first experience in being an Associate Teacher. Teaching a student teacher is definitely a lot different than teaching your students! So it made me think, what makes a great Associate Teacher? This week, I brought in my Associate Teacher, Mr. Paul Kralik. Paul trained me back in March of 2012 at Northern Secondary. Paul has been a teacher for 15 years, and in the span has trained 20 student teachers! He currently works at N...

Ep 33. How Can We Teach Students How to Learn? Ft. Eric Jansen

November 22, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Ugh! Sometimes, it can be so frustrating to teach students because all they care about is the grade! All of this focus on the grade puts on blinders and they miss the journey. Is it possible to teach students 'how to learn'? How we can we teach students how to be resilient when they face adversity or rejection?  How can teachers package up their lessons in a way that make it easier for students to learn? Today I bring on Eric Janssen, an Entrepreneur and faculty member at the Ivey Business ...

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