Chaotic Harmony Classroom

06/22/2023

Hey, hey! Last ep of the season. Marc joins us to reflect on the last year, the necessity of fostering community amongst our GenEd coworkers, and the importance of rest this break. We hope you have a restful break!

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03/09/2023

Hold up, new episode This one, Jon is joined with the amazing Kirsten Oberoi, talking about community, singing, and rethinking paradigms.

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12/07/2022

Our latest episode: we look back and reflect on AOSA Conference—looking back at great sessions and looking forward at what we want in the future.

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11/10/2022

We have a new episode! "Pursuing Excellence with Josh Southard"

This week, we interview AOSA President Elect Josh Southard, music teacher for Smoky Row Elementary in Carmel, Indiana. We talk about how pursuing excellence as an elementary music teacher makes sense, even if the financial incentive is not necessarily there in our profession. We also talk about how excellent Orff Schulwerk process teaching looks easy, but it requires a level of skill that a teacher only truly understands once they begin the journey themselves. Come join us!

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10/27/2022

New episode!

Episode 70: Catchin' Up On Our Systems.
Today, Crystal and Jon talk all about systems—how to ensure success for not just the students we teach but the students we may never see.

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10/20/2022

We've had great conversations in the past, but today's episode is truly special. We talk with Tiffany Unarce Barry. Her article for the Orff Echo just came out: "AOSA's Teachers Educators of Color." We talk about her story, how teaching goes beyond pedagogy, and the importance of belonging and safety amongst teachers. It's a meaningful conversation where two friends talk about important topics.

Tiffany Barry joins us today, talking about an article she wrote for the Orff Echo: "AOSA's Teachers of Color." Today, we talk about her story, teaching bein...

10/16/2022

That's right. We're back at it like a bad habit.
🎙⚡️Season 4 of Chaotic Harmony is here!⚡️🎙
Aaand Marc's back as we reflect and talk about moving forward as educators individually and collectively.
Like it? Not your thing? Let us know!

Jon and Crystal welcome back Marc to talk about how the rest of the school year went, what our plans are for the summer, and what Marc wants to see happen in...

04/26/2022

Episode 66 is out! We join Darlene Machacon and Nora Hernandez from Coloring the Melody for a two-parter and we can't remember the last time we laughed so much This week, we talk about communal music, being an advocate while protecting yourself, and much more.

YT: https://youtu.be/wKzJN7Dt5wk
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02/25/2022

Hey! Episode 60. Today, we unpack what we wish we had known before we got our full time jobs. Because. Let's be real. Our undergrad and credential programs tried to prepare us to enter the classroom, but we both had plenty left to learn when we started teaching.
Have similar thoughts? Listen and share!

Our undergrad and credential programs tried to prepare us to enter the classroom, but we both had plenty left to learn when we started teaching. In this epis...

02/17/2022

Hey! We have a new episode! This week we talk about the pile of challenges educators are facing. From large numbers of student absences to staff absences to the sub shortage to changing COVID protocols, this year has lead to an epic teacher struggle. We are here to let you know that we’re right there in it with you, listeners.

https://youtu.be/9u5QIz067bw

This week we talk about the pile of challenges educators are facing. From large numbers of student absences to staff absences to the sub shortage to changing...

02/13/2022

Episode 58 is out! This episode, Jessandra and Leah are back to talk about the challenges they have faced this school year and the joys that keep them going. They also share words of wisdom for people entering their first year teaching this next school year.
We'd love to hear your thoughts. Check here on YouTube or any podcast listening app.

https://youtu.be/G91yvxAh82Q

Jessandra and Leah are back to talk about the challenges they have faced this school year and the joys that keep them going. They also share words of wisdom ...

02/04/2022

New episode is out! Today, we interview two new teachers in Chula Vista, Jessandra and Leah. They talk about starting their teaching careers after experiencing student teaching during distance learning due to COVID quarantine. It's wild! Go check out their stories (or part one of their stories)

https://youtu.be/fvESTIppu4A

Jessandra and Leah join us this week to talk about starting their teaching careers in 2021 after experiencing student teaching during distance learning due t...

01/27/2022

A new episode is up! This week we talk about Zaretta Hammond's ideas about the 3 layers of culture and how to be a culturally responsive teacher when you teach hundreds of kids. She didn't write the book for music teachers, but we have quite the conversation that delves into the relevancy for our classes. Let us know your thoughts!

https://youtu.be/jYRKNGKWC74

This week we talk about Zaretta Hammond's ideas about the 3 layers of culture and how to be a culturally responsive teacher when you teach hundreds of kids.S...

01/20/2022

This week we tried something different: we responded to you!
Or.
One of you.
We got a letter that we felt would resonate with a lot of music educators and responded to it on air. We talk about daily practices, how they have changed, especially since coming back from distance learning.

Do you run similar? Different? Curious to hear your thoughts!
(And sadly, no toilet plunger this week)

https://youtu.be/MvttoFJpiUs

This week we answer a listener email about our daily classroom practices.We get into how they have changed, especially since coming back from distance learni...

01/13/2022

New year, new episode! This episode, we dig more into the root causes of burnout. We talk about Brené Brown's book Atlas of the Heart and her compilation of the research about Stress and Overwhelm and how they specifically correlate to music educators teaching in this post lockdown reality.

Have you read the book? Have you yet experienced the great overwhelm this year? Share us your thoughts!

https://youtu.be/vIOzSBkgppo

This week we dig more into the root causes of burnout. We talk about Brene Brown's book Atlas of the Heart and her compilation of the research about Stress a...

12/16/2021

New episode! As we near the end of our 2021 year, Crystal and Jon discuss how they are doing performances. It's not in person, but it's not kids in boxes. We also question what we want to keep and what needs to be removed as are now knee deep of the "after times" of school closures. What are your performances like? Join and share your thoughts with us!

https://youtu.be/BBpwgeBBSuc

12/12/2021

It’s been quite a 19 months. The world has been upended. Injustices have been brought to the forefront. Class divides have been stretched. People have been disconnected. As big of a global trauma we’ve undergone together, let us not forget that individually we’ve suffered uniquely. Everyone has tasted these two years differently.

12/11/2021

It's been a long year. A long 19 months. For all people, including (and maybe especially) educators. As the year dies down, it's super important to reflect on keeping ourselves sustainable and asking why we feel so drained. Crystal recently led a workshop on burnout resistance and social emotional learning. This episode she shares her thoughts and we have a conversation on ensuring our fire is kept healthily lit. What are your thoughts? Listen and let us know!

https://youtu.be/CAVhTMQMO1M

12/02/2021

New episode, new intro, new thoughts!
Today, Jon reflects on his time at last month's AOSA Conference. It was amazing reconnecting. He also talks about one of the most powerful sessions he's ever been to. Did you go to conference? Was your experience similar to his? Listen and share your thoughts!

https://youtu.be/M8Pmr0RgTmQ

This week we hear how 2021’s AOSA conference went for Jon. He loved the focus on cultural responsibility and social justice in the classroom--from Doug Goodk...

11/28/2021

Guess what? We released a new episode! Episode 50! (hard to believe)
In this podcast, Crystal and Jon talk about how the year's gone and what classroom management looks like mid-pandemic. Part of us wonders if we should've been treating management this way the whole time. Join us and let us know your thoughts!

https://youtu.be/3k1ybrrYb64

In this episode, Crystal & Jon talk about what teachers need to really thrive in their workplace. From physical to emotional and everything in between, the ...

09/02/2021

It's August! New year, new season. And this is Marc‘s last episode as he’s taken the position of Chula Vista’s Visual and Performing Arts coordinator. Zoe, as well, officially ends her role with Chaotic Harmony. In this episode, we read a message from Zoe, reflect on the many transitions, think on how we’re getting old/don’t understand Zoomer memes, ponder what it means to be maturing in the profession, and look at what is to come during this new season and year. There’s a lot of laughs as well. Join us!

https://youtu.be/PxHIL2xiftU

04/22/2021

Chaotic Harmony is back at it with Episode 45 and this chat is heated—in the best way. What are things we as educators need to be successful? Better gear? More people? Stronger systems? Watch the episode and let us know your thoughts!

https://youtu.be/WqmW1jrfka8

In this episode, Crystal, Jon, & Marc talk about what teachers need to really thrive in their workplace. From physical to emotional and everything in betwee...