The Teacher's Desk

25/05/2022

As teachers, we work to become professionals at adaptation. We adapt to a constant flux of student needs, first and foremost, but we also learn to adapt to those external forces we cannot control.

But this… this is too much.

Harm against children is an affront to our shared citizenship. It’s against a value that most all of us share through a myriad of cultural, spiritual, political, and social views. Schools are flawed and imperfect, but they are one of the most important institutions in our society, and they must, I say MUST be free from threats against its population.

Our hearts go out to the families of those lost and affected by this tragedy.

10/12/2020

Pretty happy about this!!!

09/12/2020

The Teacher's Desk is back, and ready to tackle the obstacles and difficulties posed by today's issues!

Episodes 9 and 10 are now up and streaming with the others, available on all major podcasting platforms.

Give a listen! Share with a friend! Follow on your favorite site! And be well, friends!!!

This podcast is all about teaching, learning, and what it's like to work in today's classroom. At this time, the focus of The Teacher's Desk will be diverted to helping parents and other adults that are currently teaching at home. These people that are working to keep these kids learning deserve ...

23/05/2020

Here it is, Episode 8!!! In this episode of The Teacher's Desk, we interview middle school science teacher and mom, Balika, as well as talk about how to end this crazy school year strong! http://www.buzzsprout.com/661051/3881084-8-distance-learning-continued

In Episode 8, we discuss some of the ways that parents and others can help to keep students focused, and make the most of the time you have devoted to school during the week. This also includes a bit on Discipline, and how it can be different as a...

07/05/2020

I’ll be on a show today called CANCELLED on FB, reading some poetry, talking about the podcast, and giving a shoutout to all the wonderful teachers on this Teacher Appreciation Week!

https://www.facebook.com/copiouslove/live/

The show CANCELLED is itself a fundraiser for artists around Seattle that need financial help due to the effects of COVID-19, so if you can, consider donating! (I am not receiving funds, just donating time).

Copious Love Productions seeks to amplify traditionally marginalized voices through emotionally truthful, psychologically deep, and authentic storytelling.

27/04/2020

Episode 7 focuses on teaching kids of different ages and different levels, with tips on how to manage! Interview with dynamic science teacher, Kristie, with some helpful ideas of her own! https://www.buzzsprout.com/661051/3520582-7-multiple-kids-multiple-grades

In Episode 7, we look at some strategies to help teach several kids at different ages. It can be daunting trying to work with one student, let alone more than one, and of different levels! The tips here are focused on ways that you can keep your s...

16/04/2020

Another Tip for Teaching at Home from !

14/04/2020

13/04/2020

Another episode for parents and others teaching from home! Episode 6 looks at building up classroom responsibility and autonomy for the students. It also features a fantastic interview with Brett, high school social studies teacher!

http://www.buzzsprout.com/661051/3341041-6-release-of-responsibility

Episode 6 focuses on something known to teachers as the Gradual Release of Responsibility (known to many parents as "Now watch mommy/daddy do it"). Incorporating this into your home-based classroom could be a game changer, but it needs to be done ...

07/04/2020

Truth.

04/04/2020

Thank you all for tuning in! You're doing a great job helping me get this out there!

This podcast is all about teaching, learning, and what it's like to work in today's classroom. At this time, the focus of The Teacher's Desk will be diverted to helping parents and other adults that are currently assuming part of that role of teacher at home. These people that are working to keep th...

31/03/2020

A little PSA from The Teacher's Desk...

31/03/2020

Episode 5 - Teaching From Home is live now! This episode is another aimed at helping those that are trying to teach from home. Please listen, share with anyone that may benefit, and let me know what you think! Thank you!

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29/03/2020

We've got to model the behavior we hope to see from the youth.

27/03/2020

You can now stream The Teacher's Desk from Apple apps, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher, and of course at www.buzzsprout.com/661051! Thank you for listening!

This podcast is all about teaching, learning, and what it's like to work in today's classroom. At this time, the focus of The Teacher's Desk will be diverted to helping parents and other adults that are currently assuming part of that role of teacher at home. These people that are working to keep...

25/03/2020

Hey everyone! ESPECIALLY parents and others that have recently found themselves assuming the role of teacher at home during this crisis! The Teacher's Desk is adjusting its focus for the next few episodes (starting with Episode 4) to help these people that are helping to keep these kids learning!

Please, if you know of anyone that is going through this right now, share this podcast. If the tips and advice is of help to even one of these home-bound heroes, it's worth it. Thank you for listening!

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20/03/2020

19/03/2020

Now streaming on Apple Podcasts!

17/03/2020

Hello listeners! Thank you for a great debut for the podcast, The Teacher's Desk! Please share your thoughts and ideas!

I also wanted to say, I hesitated for a moment about debuting a few days ago, because people all over the world are focused on other, much more important issues than listening to some podcast about teaching. However, what I believe is that for some people, a distraction from those important issues can be nice. If The Teacher’s Desk does that for half a dozen people, then it is all worth it.

Another reason that I am excited to share this podcast is for my interviewees. I ask people that I admire to share their views, and the results are a clear look at what caring, and hard working teachers are like. I for one find their authenticity refreshing.

Thank you again for listening! Please FOLLOW the podcast from whatever platform you listen on (Spotify, TuneIn/Alexa, etc), and please SHARE with anyone that might enjoy the distraction.

13/03/2020

So far I've got the first three episodes streaming on Spotify and TuneIn, if anyone is interested. Here's the player for TuneIn:

13/03/2020

Welcome to The Teacher's Desk! This is the FB page for the podcast of the same name. We talk about teaching, and why we teach, what it is that brings us back every day, and possibly a bit of why we may question going back! Most episodes feature an interview with another teacher or education professional. Enjoy!