Happy New Year everyone!
We are actually going to kick off 2025 with one last episode before bringing the season to a close! I'm actually getting married in March, so I plan on focusing on planning this wedding and getting to the March Break with work! So this will be the last episode for a while.
On todays final episode, we talk about how we can build strong connections with students in for challenging communities. So today we have Lucy Black a former high school business and English teacher and retired high school principal of 8 years. She is also a published author called Class Lessons: Stories of Vulnerable Youth, which you can get Chapters, Indigo, Amazon, and Independent book stores and Demeter Press. We talk about:
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Hey folks! I'm on a plane to England/Germany with my students right now but that doesn't mean we can't pump out another episode before 2024 ends!
I've had a bunch of people recently talk about switching careers and looking for new jobs. Today we bring in education consultant Larry Tomiyama. Larry spent 32 year in the Calgary Catholic School District as a Principal and Supervisor and former social science and physed teacher. He is a part time Sessional Professor at St. Marys University in Calgary working in the Department of Education. Larry has his Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Gonzaga University, and his B.Ed from the University of Calgary
Today we talk about:
Check it out and tell a friend who might be thinking of leaving the profession!
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Have you ever wondered how we can better support our multilingual learners in the classroom? What if we could create a more inclusive environment where every student, regardless of their language background, could thrive? How would that impact their engagement and academic success?
Today I bring in: Education Specialist and Advocate from Ensemble, Katherine Hamilton. Katherine has extensive experience in supporting multilingual students and has been a pivotal figure in developing strategies to enhance their learning experiences. With a wealth of knowledge in educational practices and cultural responsiveness, Katherine shares invaluable insights and practical tips for educators.
We talk about:
Tune in to discover how we can better support our multilingual students and transform our classrooms into more inclusive spaces.
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Today we got a hot episode that was recorded back in June! It's about teacher burnout and why teachers are leaving the profession! Kind of a bummer way to start the school year, but I thought it was a good conversation to have so we don't burn out. Maybe we can prep ourselves and have a better understanding heading into the school why teachers have left the classroom in prior years.
Today we bring in Tyler Boyle, an Acclaimed TedX Speaker, Educational Consultant, and Award Winning Teacher. Tyler was in the classroom for 20 years that was marked by prestigious accolades including the Prime Ministers Award of Teaching Excellence. His expertise as a Meditation Mentor is distinguished by his groundbreaking program, Dreamwalkers Meditations, which has been instrumental in alleviating classroom chaos, enhancing emotional intelligence, and elevating student engagement in classrooms. Amongst many of his current roles, he is also known to be a keynote speaker and has presented at many conferences Learning and Teaching for Tomorrow, Provoking Curriculum Encounters, and the Ontario Healthy Schools Conference.
We talk about:
Check him out and check out this episode!
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CBC News Article: Teacher shortages are leaving educators with no 'good options' — and they say students are paying the price
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Welcome back to another school year teachers!
To kick off the school year, I wanted to talk about the upcoming mandatory Financial Literacy test that high schoolers need to past to get their diploma! Hey, I'm all for it! But what in the world is on it? We all have so many questions, so today we bring in Gary Rabbior, President of the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education. Gary has lead the foundation since 1981. He has developed school curriculum for a number of provinces and written a wide variety of resources including “Money and Youth” which has over 740,000 copies in circulation and “Money and Monetary Policy in Canada” with the Bank of Canada. He has created a number of major financial literacy projects and programs including the “Building Futures” and “Talk With Our Kids About Money Day” programs.
Today we ask the questions:
I hope everyone had a great summer and good luck to the start of the school year!
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Ready to unlock the secrets of teaching at the college level? Join us for a fun conversation with Mikayla Lachance, a communications professor from Northern College, who shares her journey to becoming an accomplished college educator. Discover what it takes to thrive in this rewarding profession as she discusses the qualifications needed for various programs and sheds light on the differences between teaching at the college, university, and high school levels.
Ever wondered what the daily life of a full-time college professor looks like? Mikayla gives us an insider’s view, from managing class schedules and lesson preparation to the personalized attention given to students at a smaller college. You’ll learn how to structure engaging lessons, handle classroom management challenges, and create a supportive educational environment. She also recounts her transition from part-time to full-time teaching, providing a comprehensive look at the responsibilities and rewards of the role.
Finally, navigate the future of education with our discussion on integrating AI in the classroom. Mikayla shares her experiences with tools like ChatGPT, exploring their benefits and the importance of ethical use. We also touch on the perks and challenges of the profession, including the joy of supporting a diverse student body and the potential for career transitions. Whether you’re an educator or an aspiring college professor, this episode offers invaluable insights into the multifaceted world of teaching at the college level.
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Congrats Teachers! Summer time baby! Kick back, relax, and pour yourself a glass of wine. Party time!
I know the school year is a marathon and July can be a time of reflection for some teachers on how the year went. A popular question is "have I made a difference?"
Today I bring in Sam Demma, a best selling author, and one of the most in demand keynote speakers in the education sector. His work and interviews have been featured in The Globe & Mail, CBC, and CTV. He has been recognized as Starfish Canada’s Top 25 Under 25. Sam’s multimedia platform, The High Performing Educator, has spotlit over 250 educators, and his bestselling debut book, Empty Your Backpack has been called “a must-read for young dreamers.”
Today we talk about:
Enjoy the summer folks!
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Bonjour!
Has anyone ever thought about sending their kids to French Immersion? Maybe you have but don't know where to start. What are the benefits of French Immersion? Are there any drawbacks?
To answer all of these questions, we have two French Immersion teachers: Lucie -Maude and Aliza from Ontario and Alberta to talk about French Immersion education. We talk about:
...and so much more! Listen and share with all your friends!
One more month left before summer holidays! ☀️
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I'm a night owl and would love to start work at 11am if possible! Im sure your students wouldn't mind as well! Have you ever thought about what school would look like if we started classes later? Would students be more engaged? Would there be less lates? Would students be more awake and excited for school?
Today I bring in: Physiologist, Scientist, and CEO of Wells Performance, Dr. Greg Wells. Currently Dr. Well's serves as a scientist at Hospital for Sick Children. He has 60 papers published in scientific journals and the author of 5 best selling books including his most recent publication: Powerhouse - Protect your Energy, Optimize your Health, and Super Charge Your Performance. He also hosts his own podcast called Dr. Greg Wells Podcast that you can stream on all platforms.
We talk about:
and so much more!
Go check out Dr. Greg Wells podcast!
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Bullying has been around since the beginning of time. No one's been able to crack the code on how to stop and prevent bullying from happening across schools in the country. In fact, bullying has now evolved with the introduction of social media in the past decade. So what can educators and schools do?!
So today we bring in Alain Pelletier, a anti-bullying youth speaker. Alain has spoken to over 750 schools, and has spoken at over 1200 conferences on the subject of bullying. Today we talk aboutt:
Go check out Alain and book him in your schools! Check out his website below for more information on how to do so.
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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 Emma Giroux, a Business 1220 Lecturer at Western University Main campus. She's been a Lecturer there for two years. Previous to this role, Emma graduated from the Ivey Business School at Western. In this episode we talk about:
Check it out! I loved talking with Emma, and you'll love her too!
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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 subjects ranging from English, Drama, Music, Phy-sed, and ESL. She also has some teaching experience in New Zeland, and Korea before teaching full time in Canada. Sam received her teaching degree in New Zealand at the University of Canterbury.
Click on this episode to check out what kind of challenges a guidance counselor faces and how to deal with them like a pro!
Oh! And Sam is the host of her own podcast called Popcorn Cinema! Go check it out on all streaming platforms!
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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 Teaching Programs at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE).
In this episode we talk about:
and much more!
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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 for 7 years and also taught Social Sciences, Business studies and even in Guidance for 15 years. John received his bachelors of education from Western University.
In this episode we talk about:
and much more!
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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 insight into the program. We talk about:
Hope this episode is useful! Good luck everyone!
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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 in software development and consulting before making a career change in her 40s. Candace decided to go back to school and get her B.Ed from OISE.
In this episode, we talk about:
and so much more!
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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 for 19 years. Linda received her B.Ed from Laurentian University.
On this episode, we talk about:
Wow! You definitely don't want to miss this! Share this episode and help out your fellow friends!
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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 years now and is the Head of their Elementary School and has been in the role for 5 years. Rachel also received her B.Ed from McGill M.Ed at Queens University. Carolyn has been at the school for 35 years and is the Head of their Toddler and Children House. She's been in this role for over 20 years. Carolyn received her degree in Early Childhood education from Ryerson, and her Primary Montessori Training from AMI.
In this episode, we talk about:
...and so much more! Click subscribe and give it a listen folks!
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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 campus and has been in this role for five years and worked as an Assistant Housemaster for 5 years prior to this role. So 10 years in boarding!
In this episode, Andrew will try to answer all your questions regarding boarding, including:
and much more! Check out this episode if you are interested in boarding schools. You'll hear all about it!
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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 becoming a doctor and what the journey looks like. Today I bring in my good friend, Dr. Andrew Lim. Andrew is a Radiation Oncologist who specializes in treating cancer. Andrew did his undergraduate training at St Francis Xavier, in a degree in Physics. He went on to do his medical training at Western University. He then began his residency training in General Surgery in Alberta before deciding the speciality was not a fit for him. He transferred over to the Radiation Oncology and he is now working at the University of Southern California as a Radiation Oncologist and the Director of Brachytherapy
On this episode we discuss:
If you're interested in medicine, you'll love this episode!
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