Fun Fact: If you draw a venn diagram of the circus and being an educator you get a perfect circle! At least, that’s what Jamie and Joe have learned. Straight out of Central New Jersey, join two seasoned teachers as they try to make sense of balancing their teaching careers with parenting multiple children, helping with aging parents, supporting their loving spouses, and navigating the very strange landscape of education in a post-Covid world. With guest interviews, deep dive explorations on contemporary topics, and so much more – we’re here to look at the highs and the lows that come with being an educator. Whether you’re fresh to the job or a seasoned vet, we can’t wait to share in this journey together!
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Fun Fact: If you draw a venn diagram of the circus and being an educator you get a perfect circle! At least, that’s what Jamie and Joe have learned. Straight out of Central New Jersey, join two seasoned teachers as they try to make sense of balancing their teaching careers with parenting multiple children, helping with aging parents, supporting their loving spouses, and navigating the very strange landscape of education in a post-Covid world. With guest interviews, deep dive explorations on contemporary topics, and so much more – we’re here to look at the highs and the lows that come with being an educator. Whether you’re fresh to the job or a seasoned vet, we can’t wait to share in this journey together!
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Bianca and Chelsea from the NJAEA Pod Squad: Recruiting and Retaining Teachers
The Balancing Act
48 minutes
5 months ago
Bianca and Chelsea from the NJAEA Pod Squad: Recruiting and Retaining Teachers
Bianca and Chelsea from the “NJEA Aspiring Ed PodSquad” podcast join us this week in an exciting pod swap experience. As hosts in their own right, these two ladies are navigating the education space and taking New Jersey by storm. TCNJ students and future teachers, Chelsea and Bianca share with Joe and Jamie their hopes and concerns for themselves and other future educators across America.
Check out Joe and Jamie's episode with the NJAEA Aspiring Ed PodSquad Podcast! The crew discusses what brought Joe and Jamie into education, elements of their teaching styles they'd sell tickets to see, and helpful advice for future educators. Check out the Aspiring Ed PodSquad's pages and episodes below!
NJAEA Website: https://www.njea.org/njaea/
NJAEA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NJAEA
NJAEA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yiq5fmmP0SvkQL1t3g2xL?si=5dfdf6c066704397
NJAEA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aspiring-ed-podsquad-podcast/id1748137419
NJAEA Instagram: @NJAEA_
NJAEA Facebook: @NJEA Preservice
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The Balancing Act
Fun Fact: If you draw a venn diagram of the circus and being an educator you get a perfect circle! At least, that’s what Jamie and Joe have learned. Straight out of Central New Jersey, join two seasoned teachers as they try to make sense of balancing their teaching careers with parenting multiple children, helping with aging parents, supporting their loving spouses, and navigating the very strange landscape of education in a post-Covid world. With guest interviews, deep dive explorations on contemporary topics, and so much more – we’re here to look at the highs and the lows that come with being an educator. Whether you’re fresh to the job or a seasoned vet, we can’t wait to share in this journey together!
Visit our website for feedback, love letters, or guest/general inquiries.