This is such a fun episode! Getting started on a new career path can often be a leap of faith, and this story is a shining example of where such a leap can land you. Meet Katie—a former teacher and current grad student who has discovered her true calling in the school counselors' office. Led to develop a meaningful and student-centered school counseling prog ... Show More
Feb 16
School Counselor, That's Not Anxiety. Here's How to Prove It.
In this episode, I’m challenging a common habit in school counseling: labeling student distress as “anxiety” before it actually meets clinical criteria.You’ll hear the research behind "prevalence inflation," how DSM standards separate normal worry from clinical anxiety, and the f ... Show More
29m 54s
Feb 9
School Counselors, Stop Accommodating Anxiety. (Yes, Really.)
What if the anxiety accommodations you've been writing into your 504s and IEPs are actually making your students more anxious?In this episode, I'm sharing a section from a recent masterclass inside the School for School Counselors Mastermind- one that had members circling accommo ... Show More
22m 32s
Jun 2023
Do you prioritize health as an empowered educator? How to shift your health and wellness mindset by honoring your own well-being daily with Katie Raher
Feeling burnt out and overwhelmed as an educator? Want to prioritize your well-being and make a positive impact on the lives of the children you serve?In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Katie Raher, an expert in social-emotional learning and well-being, and found ... Show More
40m 46s
Jul 2023
Feeling unappreciated in your profession? How to take ownership and create lasting impact as an educator with Stephanie Haynes
Are you feeling a bit disconnected from your love for teaching?
Today is the day to reignite the lost spark!
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Stephanie Haynes, an education consultant who specializes in helping educators reignite their love for teaching. We d ... Show More
40m 57s
Jun 2023
#317 So You Want to Be a Teacher? REDUX (Season 7 Finale)
<p>As season 7 comes to a close, we look back on where it all started. Take a trip with me down memory lane to the first ever episode of Teach Me, Teacher and see how it began, so we can move forward in the coming weeks. Below is the original blurb for the episode. Enjoy. </p> <p ... Show More
50m 50s
Apr 2024
The 20s stories #8 - Switching your career trajectory
To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” — Winston Churchill In this episode, Jacqueline and Christina welcome Alexandra Senina, a student from HEC Paris, to share her academic journey. Alexandra will delve into her transition from studying history to focusing ... Show More
29m 5s
Aug 2019
Episode 4: High Advice for the Seniors, Spread Positivity Throughout the Classroom ft. Ms. Anderson
In this episode we talked about some advice for the high school seniors as they're about enter their last year of high school, also how graduating from high school is a big deal. Plus, we talked about how teachers can spread positivity in their classroom & more on how to prepare ... Show More
18m 56s
Apr 2023
46. Essential End of School Year Tasks for New Teachers
As a new teacher, the end of the school year can be super overwhelming. In this episode, we break down the 5 essential end of the school year tasks that you need to complete before summer break. Learn how to wrap up the curriculum, clean and organize your classroom, complete pape ... Show More
13m 39s
Jan 2023
The Art & Practice of Separating School from Life: 5 Clear Steps with Dr. Lori Friesen
<p>Are you wondering how you can feel more balanced between work and your personal life? <br/><br/></p><p>In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with a dear friend, Dr. Lori Friesen, who is doing amazing things for her community. When I heard about what she does, I knew I ... Show More
21m 8s
Nov 2023
Ep 32: College Admissions Made Simple: An Executive Function Approach to Success in College
<p>Applying for college can feel like a monumental, overwhelming task - and that’s because it is! There are so many deadlines, details, and steps that could be missed even by someone with fantastic Executive Function skills - but does it have to be? And then, once you get there, ... Show More
57m 36s