Join Tierney (@tierney_marie) as Katie (@thecalmclassroom) shares an odd and uncomfortable story from her first year of teaching.

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Join Tierney (@tierney_marie) & Katie (@thecalmclassroom) as they catch up over coffee and discuss transitioning careers, dealing with self-doubt, side-hustles, tattoos, their beloved plant children, and more.

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Tierney (@tierney_marie) & Katie (@thecalmclassroom) are back on the airwaves to discuss what they've been up to what they have planned for the podcast going forward.

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Teachers are leaving the classroom at record rates...& it's not a mystery why. In this week's episode, Katie (@thecalmclassroom) & Tierney (@tierney_marie) discuss the myriad of issues plaguing the education system and other helping professions, including bullying, toxicity, micromanagement, funding, burnout, compassion fatigue, & more, as well as what we can do about it.

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It's that time of the year. It's testing season and just like us, our little ones are more than ready for summer break. As motivation starts to wear thin, old habits and behaviors may start to sneak back in. You may have noticed that your students seem distracted or disinterested, which can lead to an uptick in disruptive behaviors like calling out or holding side conversations. In this episode, Katie provides 20 different tried-and-true strategies to channel this chatter and achieve calm in your classroom TODAY. Make sure you've got a pen and paper on hand because your going to want to take notes for this one!

Mentioned Resources:

FREE GUIDE: They Never Stop Talking! (20 simple, actionable strategies to channel the chatter & achieve calm in your classroom today)

The Conversation Deck (225 thought-provoking questions to explore values, build community, and develop conversation skills - use code PODCAST for $5 off your order)

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Tune in as Katie & Tierney discuss trauma —  what it is, its various types, how to recognize it, & how to implement trauma-informed practices in your classroom to promote a culture of safety, empowerment, & healing for all students. We also discuss Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs & the influence of the Blackfoot tribe on this theories, as well as how these ideas can be applied to a classroom setting.

Referenced Resource: Hand Model of the Brain

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Join Katie & Tierney in conversation with Alexis Shepard (@theafroeducator), a former teacher, forever educator, wellness coach, & your instant BFF. In this episode, Alexis recounts her story of burnout, healing, & drive to impact lasting change in the K-12 education system, & empowers educators in & out of the classroom to prioritize themselves by offering practical wellness strategies & resources.

If you're considering transitioning out of the classroom, Alexis has created the perfect tool to help you find clarity. Download Alexis' Career Transition Templates for Educators HERE.

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Implementing rewards systems with the kids in your home or classroom can be tricky business. In this week's episode, Katie & Tierney discuss the difference between bribery & incentives, intrinsic & extrinsic rewards, & other responses to motivate positive behavior.

Referenced Resource:

Preferred Activity Time (P.A.T.) from Tools For Teaching by Fred Jones

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