https://simplecast.com Black.Teacher.Friends Podcast Welcome to Black.Teacher.Friends! We are Kelli, Aimee and LaDawn. We are our title, we’re black, we're teachers and we’re friends. Kelli teaches 3rd grade in Ohio, Aimee teaches 2nd grade in New York and LaDawn teaches 2nd grade in North Carolina. Between the 3 of us there is 28 years of teaching experience and we can’t wait to share it with you all! In this podcast you will hear all about what is going on in education. The good, the bad, the ugly and the hilarious. We hope to educate not only people in our profession and parents, but anyone who is interested in learning more about education and its professionals. Now press play on any of our episodes and get ready to learn and laugh with black.teacher.friends! 2020 Black.Teacher.Friends en Thu, 3 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 3 Nov 2022 11:00:12 +0000 https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com Black.Teacher.Friends Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/f8ad2f3b-a99f-4502-87c5-6ea09dc5f2b9/4fad16be-b94f-40f5-bac1-922973fee41a/3000x3000/podcast-jpg.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com episodic Welcome to Black.Teacher.Friends! We are Kelli, Aimee and LaDawn. We are our title, we’re black, we're teachers and we’re friends. Kelli teaches 3rd grade in Ohio, Aimee teaches 2nd grade in New York and LaDawn teaches 2nd grade in North Carolina. Between the 3 of us there is 28 years of teaching experience and we can’t wait to share it with you all! In this podcast you will hear all about what is going on in education. The good, the bad, the ugly and the hilarious. We hope to educate not only people in our profession and parents, but anyone who is interested in learning more about education and its professionals. Now press play on any of our episodes and get ready to learn and laugh with black.teacher.friends! Aimee Thomas, LaDawn Pugh, Kelli Hunter no https://feeds.simplecast.com/mbtw_0UJ #blackteachers #teacher #education LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee black.teacher.friends@gmail.com 8e2c18e2-693d-4aa9-b80e-cbd6b712cb0c We're Back!!!! Thu, 3 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/were-back-T2tcjHoi We're Back!!!! LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:39:43 We have been gone for a while but we are back! We hope you enjoy the show. Email: Black.teacher.friends@gmail.com Instagram: @black.teacher.friends We have been gone for a while but we are back! We hope you enjoy the show. Email: Black.teacher.friends@gmail.com Instagram: @black.teacher.friends yes full 1 3 8d274352-6e26-461e-a557-f172299e1227 Should Teachers get Merit Pay? Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/should-teachers-get-merit-pay-fx9psr9f-z4LJsakU Should Teachers get Merit Pay? LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:58:51 In this episode we discuss if teacher should get merit pay. Enjoy! If you have any questions, comments or just want to vent/share please email us @black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. In this episode we discuss if teacher should get merit pay. Enjoy! If you have any questions, comments or just want to vent/share please email us @black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. no full 17 2 f009de0f-dd98-4361-a955-05c654b8ace2 State of Teachers Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:09:44 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/should-teachers-get-merit-pay-T0bjL32O State of Teachers LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:31:33 Enjoy! Enjoy! yes full 16 2 d37c5c12-1958-468b-b103-d13b3cac27f1 Behavior After Pandemic Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/behavior-after-pandemic-cNAr1iz4 Behavior After Pandemic LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:40:05 In this episode we discuss how we are dealing with behavior after the pandemic. We also discuss ways you can get support from administration. We have also included a new segment called "Shit that won't on the Lesson Plan" Let us know what you think! Instagram @Black.Teacher.Friends In this episode we discuss how we are dealing with behavior after the pandemic. We also discuss ways you can get support from administration. We have also included a new segment called "Shit that won't on the Lesson Plan" Let us know what you think! Instagram @Black.Teacher.Friends no full 15 2 cb745810-f8c2-46cd-86f3-66437e5e6699 Shit That Won't on the Lesson Plan Wed, 9 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/shit-that-wont-on-the-lesson-plan-cqFjyLHs Shit That Won't on the Lesson Plan LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:48:45 In this episode we introduced a new segment that took over the whole episode! Hope you enjoy! In this episode we introduced a new segment that took over the whole episode! Hope you enjoy! yes full 14 2 278d2278-04b9-436e-8c08-876f9fb7b0e3 We Did it Again! Thu, 3 Feb 2022 03:34:08 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/we-did-it-again-rbkKDrvh We Did it Again! LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:48:08 In this episode we let Abbott Elementary get us off track AGAIN!!!! It was all good because we ended up having a wonderful conversation. Please rate, subscribe and leave a comment! Follow us! on instagram @black.teacher.friends In this episode we let Abbott Elementary get us off track AGAIN!!!! It was all good because we ended up having a wonderful conversation. Please rate, subscribe and leave a comment! Follow us! on instagram @black.teacher.friends no full 13 2 ccc6aa26-6fee-4c57-b43c-fd9fd5f47186 Off Script Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/off-script-XrAEJtIn Off Script LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:57:09 We came into the episode with a topic planned out to discuss. However, the spirit led us to talk about something totally different. Take a listen to see where the podcast leads. Please subscribe and leave a review! Also follow us on instagram and facebook @black.teacher.friends. We came into the episode with a topic planned out to discuss. However, the spirit led us to talk about something totally different. Take a listen to see where the podcast leads. Please subscribe and leave a review! Also follow us on instagram and facebook @black.teacher.friends. no full 12 2 99e8eff9-eb44-410f-b105-705cd05874fa Mental Health 2021 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/mental-health-2021-mwYFUkww Mental Health 2021 LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:49:58 In this episode we talk about the Wishlist episode of Abbott Elementary. We also discuss the state of mental health in todays climate and how to deal with it. We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to rate and subscribe! In this episode we talk about the Wishlist episode of Abbott Elementary. We also discuss the state of mental health in todays climate and how to deal with it. We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to rate and subscribe! no full 11 2 080a31ca-79db-4eff-be36-37ef454f7f53 Balancing Technology in the Classroom Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/balancing-tech-in-the-classroom-LlafkRI8 Balancing Technology in the Classroom LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 01:07:01 In this episode we discuss Abbott Elementary episodes 1 and 2. We also discuss how we balance technology in the classroom. ENJOY! Please follow us on instagram @black.teacher.friends! Also rate and add a comment so we can see how we're doing. In this episode we discuss Abbott Elementary episodes 1 and 2. We also discuss how we balance technology in the classroom. ENJOY! Please follow us on instagram @black.teacher.friends! Also rate and add a comment so we can see how we're doing. yes full 10 2 64537afb-226a-4d44-b1e1-6aceade8a908 New Year, Same School Districts Mon, 3 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/new-year-same-school-districts-cTbNUBFj New Year, Same School Districts LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:24:19 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! On this episode we talk about coming back after our holiday break. Enjoy! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! On this episode we talk about coming back after our holiday break. Enjoy! no full 9 2 7a8d76ec-496f-4b09-a7d5-4d9f936a7e80 Parent Relationships Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/parent-relationships-UxK_6Z_8 Parent Relationships LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:43:56 In this episodes we discuss how to build parent relationships. In this episodes we discuss how to build parent relationships. no full 8 2 78f6719a-4508-4c92-91ea-e93b699e99f1 Parent Teacher Conferences Wed, 6 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/parent-teacher-conferences-83YfcADS Parent Teacher Conferences LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:31:06 In this episode we discuss parent-teacher conferences. If after hearing this episode you have any question or comments please share them with us by sending us an email at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! If you enjoyed this episode please rate and leave a review. Article referenced: https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-strategies-successful-parent-teacher-conference In this episode we discuss parent-teacher conferences. If after hearing this episode you have any question or comments please share them with us by sending us an email at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! If you enjoyed this episode please rate and leave a review. Article referenced: https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-strategies-successful-parent-teacher-conference no full 7 2 084748c0-8bb2-4530-89a2-3d765c8d5a6c Vent Session Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/vent-session-9ngeH_xy Vent Session LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:47:11 In this episode we indulge in some much needed venting! We just let in all out on the table. Now, even though we go all in with this episode know that we still love what we do and at the end of day we are in it for the kids. In this episode we indulge in some much needed venting! We just let in all out on the table. Now, even though we go all in with this episode know that we still love what we do and at the end of day we are in it for the kids. no full 6 2 0c3e3a8b-43ed-4835-9f9c-f7908d23d5b9 Guided Reading vs. Strategy Groups Wed, 8 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/guided-reading-vs-strategy-groups-RAIBdNYd Guided Reading vs. Strategy Groups LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:51:23 In this episode we discuss guided reading and strategy groups. We talk about the difference between the two and which one we prefer. If you would like to share your opinion on either of these please email us at Black.Teacher.Friends@gmail.com! We would love to hear from you. And if you really love the podcast please rate, leave a comment and subscribe! Follow us on Instagram @black.teacher.friends In this episode we discuss guided reading and strategy groups. We talk about the difference between the two and which one we prefer. If you would like to share your opinion on either of these please email us at Black.Teacher.Friends@gmail.com! We would love to hear from you. And if you really love the podcast please rate, leave a comment and subscribe! Follow us on Instagram @black.teacher.friends no full 5 2 f23ec62d-129f-473f-85ca-f57f53981584 Back to School Check In Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/back-to-school-check-in-Iya1FBdN Back to School Check In LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:58:33 In this episode we check in with each other and discuss what we are doing in these 1st couple of weeks to make sure we are staying on track and keeping our classroom in order. We hope you enjoy! If you like what you hear please subscribe and leave us a comment! And don't forget to follow us on instagram @black.teacher.friends. In this episode we check in with each other and discuss what we are doing in these 1st couple of weeks to make sure we are staying on track and keeping our classroom in order. We hope you enjoy! If you like what you hear please subscribe and leave us a comment! And don't forget to follow us on instagram @black.teacher.friends. no full 4 2 2dcb930e-6098-4c85-9a1d-01502acf8821 Work Life Balance Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/work-life-balance-aV5dXmk5 Work Life Balance LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:53:18 In this episode we will be discussing teacher burn out! We hope to we give you some good tips to find your work life balance. Remember to follow us on instagram @black.teacher.friends, you can also email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com In this episode we will be discussing teacher burn out! We hope to we give you some good tips to find your work life balance. Remember to follow us on instagram @black.teacher.friends, you can also email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com no full 3 2 4abb907c-44fd-442f-8970-7064402d59f6 Self Esteem in the Classroom Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/self-esteem-in-the-classroom-P6TWs0pg Self Esteem in the Classroom LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 01:13:19 In this episode we talk about how to build self esteem in the classroom. We also excited to have author Jennifer Francis on to discuss her children's book I Am Me. This book would be a good self esteem book to add to your roster. Below is a link of where you can buy her book. If you enjoy the podcast don't forget to rate and tell us more! We would love to hear from you! Book link: https://www.i-am-me.org/ Links discussed on the podcast: https://happilyeverelephants.com/home/self-esteem-books-for-kids/ Contact Information black.teacher.friends@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @black.teacher.friends In this episode we talk about how to build self esteem in the classroom. We also excited to have author Jennifer Francis on to discuss her children's book I Am Me. This book would be a good self esteem book to add to your roster. Below is a link of where you can buy her book. If you enjoy the podcast don't forget to rate and tell us more! We would love to hear from you! Book link: https://www.i-am-me.org/ Links discussed on the podcast: https://happilyeverelephants.com/home/self-esteem-books-for-kids/ Contact Information black.teacher.friends@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @black.teacher.friends no full 2 2 245bf8a7-beb1-4973-8566-e47b20ae6e1a Welcome Back!!!! Wed, 4 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-back-xKb5w5xS Welcome Back!!!! LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:47:08 We are back with season 2!!!! In this first episode we discuss how we get prepared for the school year and the first two weeks of school. We also have a special guest Alex Underhill who will be discussing things from a new teacher point of view. We hope you enjoy the episode and if you have any questions, comments please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @black.teacher.friends. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us some feedback! We are back with season 2!!!! In this first episode we discuss how we get prepared for the school year and the first two weeks of school. We also have a special guest Alex Underhill who will be discussing things from a new teacher point of view. We hope you enjoy the episode and if you have any questions, comments please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @black.teacher.friends. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us some feedback! education, teacher, black educators, shcool no full 1 2 4b36d573-910a-4d94-9128-33dad0aaa356 Check In! Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/check-in-ihErmOn_ Check In! LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:39:56 In this episode the girls are back together again! We talk about any and everything in this episode. It is explicit so be mindful where you listen ( We can't be good all the time! LOL). We hope you enjoy the episode!!! And keep checking because Season 2 will start in August!!!! Follow us! Instagram: @Black.Techer.Friends Email any questions or comments to Black.Teacher.Friends@gmail.com Also don't forget to leave a review or comment! We would love to know what you think. In this episode the girls are back together again! We talk about any and everything in this episode. It is explicit so be mindful where you listen ( We can't be good all the time! LOL). We hope you enjoy the episode!!! And keep checking because Season 2 will start in August!!!! Follow us! Instagram: @Black.Techer.Friends Email any questions or comments to Black.Teacher.Friends@gmail.com Also don't forget to leave a review or comment! We would love to know what you think. yes full 18 1 38f0fbb5-bbba-4dc6-9840-b3ac85ec2af7 Season 1 Wrap Up Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-1-wrap-up-umoOx_r_ Season 1 Wrap Up LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:37:21 Can you believe it! This is our last episode of season 1! In this episode we discuss our glows and grows of this season. We hope you enjoy the episode! If you want to reach out to us during our break please follow us on Instagram @black.teacher.friends or email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you! Can you believe it! This is our last episode of season 1! In this episode we discuss our glows and grows of this season. We hope you enjoy the episode! If you want to reach out to us during our break please follow us on Instagram @black.teacher.friends or email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you! no full 17 1 9f108479-d60c-40aa-ba4c-65873e4aaf7f End of Year Procedures Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/end-of-year-procedures-HiJrGd78 End of Year Procedures LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:43:30 In this episode we discuss how we close out the end of the year! Enjoy!!! If you have any questions, comments or want to vent please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. Also you can follow us on Instagram and Facebook @black.teacher.friends! In this episode we discuss how we close out the end of the year! Enjoy!!! If you have any questions, comments or want to vent please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. Also you can follow us on Instagram and Facebook @black.teacher.friends! no full 16 1 ee54273f-77f3-43b6-b3d5-0eb9deb2184e Kids Say the Darndest Things! Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/kids-say-the-darndest-things-GOzppKHv Kids Say the Darndest Things! LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:39:18 In this episode we talk about all things funny that happen in the classroom or at school! We hope this gives you the laugh you need today. Thanks for listening! If you have any questions, comments or want to vent please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. Also you can follow us on Instagram and Facebook @black.teacher.friends! In this episode we talk about all things funny that happen in the classroom or at school! We hope this gives you the laugh you need today. Thanks for listening! If you have any questions, comments or want to vent please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. Also you can follow us on Instagram and Facebook @black.teacher.friends! black teachers, friends, funny, education, teachers, kids yes full 15 1 f69e397e-837e-4e50-94e9-a1c2639e78af Retention Wed, 7 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/retention-gYCww5T0 Retention LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:33:33 The title says it all! We hope you enjoy! If you have any questions, comments or want to vent please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. Also you can follow us on Instagram and Facebook @black.teacher.friends! The title says it all! We hope you enjoy! If you have any questions, comments or want to vent please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. Also you can follow us on Instagram and Facebook @black.teacher.friends! no full 14 1 81ed9046-996d-4f85-b977-ec1522995062 March Madness In this episode we talk about how we are dealing with the last 3 months of the school year! 

If you have any questions, comments or want to vent please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. Also you can follow us on Instagram and Facebook @black.teacher.friends! 

 

]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/march-madness-PSPc7H5U In this episode we talk about how we are dealing with the last 3 months of the school year! 

If you have any questions, comments or want to vent please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. Also you can follow us on Instagram and Facebook @black.teacher.friends! 

 

]]> March Madness LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:36:38 no full 13 1 2d1129b5-fdb7-4bf7-9c7f-9c7481714b08 Get your Ducks in a Row Part 2 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/get-your-ducks-in-a-row-part-2-SPqchR1H Get your Ducks in a Row Part 2 LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:41:42 In this episode we continue to discuss teacher portfolios. Now that you have your portfolio what do you do with it? Listen to this episode to find out! If you have any questions, comments or want to vent please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. Also you can follow us on Instagram and facebook @black.teacher.friends! In this episode we continue to discuss teacher portfolios. Now that you have your portfolio what do you do with it? Listen to this episode to find out! If you have any questions, comments or want to vent please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. Also you can follow us on Instagram and facebook @black.teacher.friends! no full 12 1 9b498ca3-3163-49aa-9030-9d539e153fdd Get Your Ducks in a Row! Wed, 3 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/get-your-ducks-in-a-row-0rGOJt2_ Get Your Ducks in a Row! LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:49:56 In this episode we discuss teacher portfolios. We start with talking about how to prepare your portfolio and what evidence you need to collect. This will be a two part series so don't forget to come back next week! We also take a dive in some black history, so sit back and enjoy the show! If you have any questions, comments or want to vent please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. Also you can follow us on Instagram and facebook @black.teacher.friends! In this episode we discuss teacher portfolios. We start with talking about how to prepare your portfolio and what evidence you need to collect. This will be a two part series so don't forget to come back next week! We also take a dive in some black history, so sit back and enjoy the show! If you have any questions, comments or want to vent please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com. Also you can follow us on Instagram and facebook @black.teacher.friends! no full 11 1 f570beb9-e68e-42d5-8373-3a94ea79060b The Lone Teacher Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lone-teacher-QZt3yPjs The Lone Teacher LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:54:30 In this episode we talk about teaching in our skin. We hope you enjoy the episode! Keep a lookout on our social media @black.teacher.friends. Also if you have essential questions for us, comments, or want to vent please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com In this episode we talk about teaching in our skin. We hope you enjoy the episode! Keep a lookout on our social media @black.teacher.friends. Also if you have essential questions for us, comments, or want to vent please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com no full 10 1 26a75edc-1e6d-4a33-8e06-1886ea1578f8 Toxic Work Environment Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/toxic-work-environment-cC_Z3Pa8 Toxic Work Environment LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:55:18 In this episode we discuss how to navigate working in a toxic work environment (until you find better). We will be discussing working with toxic teachers and administration. We really hope this helps you work through your situation. Articles Mentioned https://www.boredteachers.com/teaching-and-career-tips/20-signs-of-a-toxic-school-culture https://www.teachwire.net/news/the-school-i-taught-in-was-a-toxic-work-environment Follow us! Send us a message! We would love to hear from you! Instagram: @black.teacher.friends Email: black.teacher.friends@gmail.com In this episode we discuss how to navigate working in a toxic work environment (until you find better). We will be discussing working with toxic teachers and administration. We really hope this helps you work through your situation. Articles Mentioned https://www.boredteachers.com/teaching-and-career-tips/20-signs-of-a-toxic-school-culture https://www.teachwire.net/news/the-school-i-taught-in-was-a-toxic-work-environment Follow us! Send us a message! We would love to hear from you! Instagram: @black.teacher.friends Email: black.teacher.friends@gmail.com yes full 9 1 2d2161d0-fba5-4b7a-90b2-a45a5cd2ef48 Dealing with Parents Wed, 3 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/dealing-with-parents-YdV9GJNh Dealing with Parents LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:50:17 In this episode we discuss how teachers should best deal with parents. We look into ways of how to better communicate, dealing with disgruntled parents and more! Follow us on Instagram @black.teacher.friens! And you have have any questions for us or want to vent please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com In this episode we discuss how teachers should best deal with parents. We look into ways of how to better communicate, dealing with disgruntled parents and more! Follow us on Instagram @black.teacher.friens! And you have have any questions for us or want to vent please email us at black.teacher.friends@gmail.com yes full 8 1 5ee92a81-988f-4afa-a052-a9dae778619b Charter Schools vs. Public Schools Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/charter-schools-vs-public-schools-YAwkLQON Charter Schools vs. Public Schools LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:57:01 In this episode we discuss the difference between charter and public school. We hope this discussion helps both parents and educators make a decision about which is best for them. Email: black.teacher.friends@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @black.teacher.friends In this episode we discuss the difference between charter and public school. We hope this discussion helps both parents and educators make a decision about which is best for them. Email: black.teacher.friends@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @black.teacher.friends no full 7 1 a3ffb670-80cd-4c93-ad9d-9c8ed4f810da Teaching and Caring for Students after Traumatic Events Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/caring-and-teaching-students-after-traumatic-events-2zUyRH1v Teaching and Caring for Students after Traumatic Events LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:48:25 In this episode we focus on the events of January 6th. We will discuss how to care and teach your students during this (or any) traumatic time. Here is the link to the article we referenced in the podcast. https://www.edweek.org/leadership/teaching-in-the-wake-of-a-traumatic-news-event-like-the-storming-of-the-u-s-capitol/2021/01 In this episode we focus on the events of January 6th. We will discuss how to care and teach your students during this (or any) traumatic time. Here is the link to the article we referenced in the podcast. https://www.edweek.org/leadership/teaching-in-the-wake-of-a-traumatic-news-event-like-the-storming-of-the-u-s-capitol/2021/01 no full 6 1 76b60f0c-82a2-4fd0-8616-d9c18824ef41 Diversity in the Classroom Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/diversity-in-the-classroom-V8_IsYBD Diversity in the Classroom LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:38:34 In this episode we discuss diversity in the classroom. We talk about why diversity is important and how to incorporate it in your classroom or home. In the podcast we reference an article written by Western Governors University. This link is below. https://www.wgu.edu/blog/improving-diversity-classroom2005.html In this episode we discuss diversity in the classroom. We talk about why diversity is important and how to incorporate it in your classroom or home. In the podcast we reference an article written by Western Governors University. This link is below. https://www.wgu.edu/blog/improving-diversity-classroom2005.html no full 5 1 76fba029-dfc3-4e44-9699-f2f98336324c Preparing for 2021 Wed, 6 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/preparing-for-2021-9UwJpQUZ Preparing for 2021 LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 01:05:25 In this episode we will talk about how to start off your new year in the classroom. We also discuss how parents can aid in preparing their kids for the 2nd half of the year. Instagram/Facebook group: @black.teacher.friends Email: black.teacher.friends@gmail.com In this episode we will talk about how to start off your new year in the classroom. We also discuss how parents can aid in preparing their kids for the 2nd half of the year. Instagram/Facebook group: @black.teacher.friends Email: black.teacher.friends@gmail.com black, educators, friends, 2021, teacher, parents no full 4 1 35ebd9c5-1c7a-487c-af8b-ee914ee3bf92 Teaching in 2020 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/teaching-in-2020-FmyCYGBA Teaching in 2020 LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:57:45 In this episode we will be taking a closer look at teaching in 2020. We talk about our experiences in teaching this year and how we are navigating through this new phase of teaching. In this episode we will be taking a closer look at teaching in 2020. We talk about our experiences in teaching this year and how we are navigating through this new phase of teaching. black, friends, 2020, teaching, education no full 3 1 3124c182-1472-4b08-8532-83c5d41c04a9 Rest and Relaxation Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rest-and-relaxation-fKiywk45 Rest and Relaxation LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:42:36 In this episode we will discus how we will be relaxing during this holiday break. Enjoy! In this episode we will discus how we will be relaxing during this holiday break. Enjoy! rest, relax, black, friends, education, teacher no full 2 1 00d52075-b1ce-4e63-9b06-69bc72ef857b Our Love Story Wed, 16 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000 black.teacher.friends@gmail.com (LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee) https://black-teacher-friends-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/our-love-story-SUrLkf7v Our Love Story LaDawn, Kelli, Aimee 00:38:16 This our very 1st episode and we are so excited to share with you our love story. In this episode we talk about our love for each other and teaching. Enjoy! This our very 1st episode and we are so excited to share with you our love story. In this episode we talk about our love for each other and teaching. Enjoy! teaching, education no full 1 1 587b3bad-91a1-4697-99fe-332215cd63cb Black.Teacher.Friends Trailer Learn about our up and coming podcast! Full episodes coming soon.

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