Best Aviva Levin Podcasts (2024)

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Agents Florencia Henshaw and Maris Hawkins (Bridging SLA Theory and Practice) 31:58

2y ago31:58

31:58

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to connect Second Language Acquisition theories with practical classroom applications. The special agents assigned to help you with this task are Florencia Henshaw and Maris Hawkins, authors of "Common Ground: Second Language Acquisition Theory Goes to the Classroom". In our conversation we discuss: 1…

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Agents Zaveri, Tudisco, Scanlan, Mealey & Levin (Top Three Traits of Teachers) 54:39

2y ago54:39

54:39

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to debate which three characteristics are the ingredients for a great teacher. The special agents assigned to help you with this task are Nick Zaveri, Christopher Tudisco, Jack Scanlan, William Mealey & Aviva Levin. Prior to Edupodlooza 2022, teachers on Twitter responded to the question of what top t…

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Agent Darcy Bakkegard (Personalized Professional Development) 27:16

2y ago27:16

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Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to personalize your professional development to the unique needs of your teaching practice. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Agent Darcy Bakkegard. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ Teachers taking agency over their own professional development 2️⃣ Using the design process as…

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MINI MEET A RESOURCE: Josh Feinsilber and Jeff Osborn of Gimkit 16:28

2y ago16:28

16:28

Your mini-lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to consider a new resource: Gimkit, a game show for the classroom. The resource specialists assigned to help you with this task are Josh Feinsilber and Jeff Osborn. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ The origins of Gimkit: Josh’s high school project! 2️⃣ The ways Gimkit Live differentiates itsel…

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Agent Tyler Rablin (Standards-Based Assessment) 50:57

2y ago50:57

50:57

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to explore the possibilities of standards-based assessment to further student learning. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Tyler Rablin, of Washington State. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ His journey towards proficiency-based assessment, learning progressions, & grade confe…

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MEET A RESOURCE: Kailey Lefko of Educalme 32:11

2y ago32:11

32:11

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to consider a new resource: Educalme, a school-based mindfulness app available in English and French. The resource specialist assigned to help you with this task is Kailey Lefko, teacher and co-founder. Click here for links and resources mentioned in the episode or more information about the podcast. …

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Agent Robert Kaplinsky (#ObserveMe) 31:39

2+ y ago31:39

31:39

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to join the global #ObserveMe movement by requesting constructive feedback from your colleagues. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Robert Kaplinsky In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ The origins of the #ObserveMe movement 2️⃣ Why we need to rethink how we ask for feedback and w…

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Agent Stephanie Ferri (Holistic Fitness & Wellness) 43:03

2+ y ago43:03

43:03

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to teach PE and health with a focus on all students’ needs. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Stephanie Ferri. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ Developing her student-centered, holistic, motivating, ungraded PE and wellness curriculum 2️⃣ The messy conversations that need to …

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Agent Julia Spiegelman (Challenging Language Textbooks) 41:57

2+ y ago41:57

41:57

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to critically examine how language textbooks perpetuate colonialism. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Julia Spiegelman, a PhD Candidate at UMass Boston. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ How language textbooks position students as traveling consumers 2️⃣ Confronting linguisti…

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Agent Jessica Zeller (Ungrading Dance) 36:39

2+ y ago36:39

36:39

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to ditch the red pen and begin ‘ungrading’. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Jessica Zeller, a professor of dance. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ What ungrading looks like in her dance history and dance methodology classrooms 2️⃣ How ungrading creates an environment for en…

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Agent Chad Dumas (Professional Learning Communities) 48:46

2+ y ago48:46

48:46

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to improve your teaching practice by being part of a Professional Learning Community, or PLC. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Chad Dumas. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ What is, and is not, a PLC? 2️⃣ How to start a PLC for the first time 3️⃣ How to improve an existing PL…

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Agent Drew Thompson (Neurodiversity: sometimes you just need a wiggle and a snack) 36:51

2+ y ago36:51

36:51

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to use various planning and instructional strategies to support your neurodiverse students. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Drew Thompson, of Organized Minds. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ Drew’s personal experiences as a neurodiverse learner and the supports he wished h…

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Agent Mike Kaechele (SEL through PBL) 38:07

3y ago38:07

38:07

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to incorporate Project Based Learning into your teaching to support, among many amazing things, the Social-Emotional Development of your students. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Mike Kaechele. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ Responding to school and community needs, such …

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Agent Orly Klapholz (SLIFE: Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education) 35:34

3y ago35:34

35:34

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to welcome students with limited or interrupted formal education (aka. SLIFE) into your classroom. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Orly Klapholz, co-founder of “Inlier Learning” from Hollywood, Florida. According to the UN, by the end of 2021 as many as half a million people w…

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Agents Mealey & Tudisco (Educational Podcasting) 37:09

3y ago37:09

37:09

🎙Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to consider becoming an educational podcaster🧑🏽‍🏫💬. The special agents🕵️‍♂️🕵️‍♂️ assigned to help you with this task are co-hosts Mealey and Tudisco of the Unprofessional Development Podcast. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ Their origin story and how podcasting has enriched their teaching 2️⃣ The…

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Agent Pawan Dhingra (Hyper Education) 41:05

3y ago41:05

41:05

🎙Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to become more culturally competent🌏 by exploring research📙 on the varied educational📝 attitudes and experiences of Asian-American immigrants🔑. The special agent🕵🏽‍♂️assigned to help you with this task is Dr. Pawan Dhingra of Amherst College. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ What Pawan has learned…

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Agent Kari Pitstick (Reaching Reluctant Readers) 34:34

3y ago34:34

34:34

🎙 Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is instill a love❤️ of books📚 in even the most reluctant😩reader. The special agent🕵🏻‍♀️ assigned to help you with this task is middle school teacher Kari Pitstick of Illinois. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ Strategies to help students develop a love of reading 2️⃣ Helping students find appropriate…

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Julie Ciardi is a WIP: from Marketing to Boutique Owner, Podcast Host and Business Coach 56:20

3y ago56:20

56:20

Julie's Career Change Vice President, Digital Sales Marketing & Private Digital Commerce, North America → Boutique owner → Podcast Host and Side Hustle Business Coach Episode Timestamps 0:59 Introducing Julie 02:44 Did Julie knew she wanted to be her own boss 04:15 On how switching jobs is different now thanks to the Internet 07:57 On whether Julie…

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Agent Steve Capone (Interdisciplinary Teaching) 37:37

3y ago37:37

37:37

🎙Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to work with colleagues👩🏼‍🏫🧑🏽‍🏫 from different subject areas👩🏾‍🔬👨🏼‍🎨 to create interdisciplinary units 🔢📝🔬 for students. The special agent🕵️‍♂️ assigned to help you with this task is Steve Capone of Utah. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ How Steve and his team create, plan, implement, teach, and t…

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Naira Perez is a WIP: from Logistics and Supply Chain to Digital Marketing 57:35

3y ago57:35

57:35

Naira's Career Change Naira's career trajectory took a turn when she switched from a logistics and supply chain management major to a digital marketing specialist; her curiosity in data has driven her to different places and now she uses that love and curiosity to help small to medium clients achieve their marketing goals. Episode Timestamps 01:45 …

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Agent Shelby Strong (Stop Trashing Math) 38:36

3y ago38:36

38:36

🎙Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to celebrate🎉 math🔢 in front of your students as a joyful😃, relevant🗺, and inclusive❤️ subject. The special agent🕵🏻‍♀️ assigned to help you with this task is Shelby Strong of New Orleans, Louisiana. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ How “I’m not a math person” is rooted in historical inequities and…

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Kaylee Llewellyn is a WIP: from Product to Developer within the Tech industry 51:04

3+ y ago51:04

51:04

Kaylee's Career Change Kaylee went from a less technical product role to an app-core developer role; her mission as a woman in tech is to share her story and help other women find their path in the tech industry. Episode Timestamps 01:16 Introducing Kaylee 02:43 Has Kaylee always wanted to be a software engineer 03:45 Looking for a new job 04:53 Th…

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Agent Michael Weingarth (Neurodiversity) 50:55

3+ y ago50:55

50:55

🎙Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to support neurodiverse learners👦🏽👩🏾‍🦱👱🏼‍♀️ by better understanding how their brains work 🧠. The special agent🕵️‍♂️ assigned to help you with this task is Michael Weingarth of Connecticut. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ Why we need to assume all learners have undiagnosed learning differences and…

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Tony Martignetti is a WIP: from Finance to Leadership Coach, Podcast Host and Author 45:20

3+ y ago45:20

45:20

Tony's Career Change Tony made a career transition from finance to leadership coaching; his goal is to guide leaders to climb mountains, feel more fulfilled, and lead with an inspired purpose Episode Timestamps 01:15 Introducing Tony 02:39 Did Tony always know he would become a coach 07:22 Tony’s work in music therapy and his internships 09:37 Look…

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Agent Craig Frehlich (Virtual Reality) 35:35

3+ y ago35:35

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🎙 Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to incorporate virtual reality👾 into your classroom👨🏻‍🏫🧑🏽‍🏫 to enhance student learning🎓. The special agent🕵️‍♂️ assigned to help you with this task is Craig Frehlich of the Canadian International School in Singapore. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ Why VR is a great choice for enriching the cur…

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Aviva Levin is a WIP: from Teacher to Graduate Student and Podcast Host 55:12

3+ y ago55:12

55:12

Aviva's Career Change Aviva pivoted from teaching to furthering her studies as a graduate student and a podcasting Episode Timestamps 01:01 Introducing Aviva 04:30 Experiences working with kids and young adults 11:52 Aviva’s move from Canada to the States 15:21 A day in the life of a teacher 21:07 How long ago did she move and what was her life lik…

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Agent Adrienne Barber (Online Primary) 35:43

3+ y ago35:43

35:43

🎙Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to help primary students👧🏻👦🏾🧒🏼 find success in a difficult time🦠 through engaging lessons💻 and responding to their needs🚑. The special agent🕵🏻‍♀️ assigned to help you with this task is Adrienne Barber of Milpitas, California☀️. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ Strategies for teaching young learner…

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Hillary Bennett is a WIP: from 9-to-5 Corporate to Mompreneur and Podcast Host 40:07

3+ y ago40:07

40:07

Hillary's Career Change From a corporate 9-to-5 to a motivated mompreneur, Hillary helps mompreneurs grow their business without growing their to-do list. Episode Timestamps 01:47 Introducing Hillary 06:54 Difficult moments during her previous line of work 07:57 Duration of her previous career 08:55 Deciding to leave her job 11:03 Assessing the cor…

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Agent Shane Lawrence (Film Studies) 39:27

3+ y ago39:27

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🎙Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to create observant👀 critical thinkers🧠and creative film-makers🎥 through a film studies🎬 program. The special agent🕵️‍♂️ assigned to help you with this task is Shane Lawrence of Edmonton, Alberta. In our conversation we discuss: 1️⃣ How students grow as critical viewers and thinkers over five years o…

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Vanessa is a WIP: from Teacher to Travel Tech Professional and Side Hustles 51:45

3+ y ago51:45

51:45

Vanessa's Career Change From teacher, project manager to travel tech professional and the creator of Wander Onwards. Episode Timestamps 01:03 Introducing Vanessa 02:47 Reasons for moving abroad 04:52 What were the early days of living abroad like 08:58 Why decide to code 10:47 Finding her first client 12:09 How did Vanessa start learning code on he…

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Tega Edwin is a WIP: From Health Researcher to Professor & Career Coach 1:13:56

3+ y ago1:13:56

1:13:56

Tega's Career Change From health researcher to professor and career coach, Tega helps women who are unhappy at work get clear about who they are so they can find a fulfilling career. Episode Timestamps 01:12 Introducing Tega 03:26 What prompted Tega’s shift 05:45 When did Tega realise her previous job was unfulfilling 06:53 How long did it take for…

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Ana Tajder is a WIP: from Marketing Manager to Author, Journalist & Podcast Host 55:02

3+ y ago55:02

55:02

Ana's Career Change Marketing to Author, Journalist, and Podcast Host About Her Ana used to work in marketing until she experienced burn out from her job and HAD TO quit for the sake of her health. She grew up in an artistic family but wanted a more "stable" career so she always looked elsewhere when it comes to career options. It wasn't until she …

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Tatiana Marie is a WIP: from Computer Science Student to Artist 47:38

3+ y ago47:38

47:38

Tatiana's Career Change Computer Science to Art What is something that surprised you about your career change? "I'm surprised to actually be doing something creative. I never thought being an artist, much less selling apparel would ever be feasible. It's a lot simpler than I imagined it to be." Episode Timestamps 01:00 Introducing Tatiana 03:44 Ama…

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Agent Lorraine Connell (Teachers v. Leaders?) 45:55

3+ y ago45:55

45:55

Often, the relationship between teachers and school leaders is framed as adversarial. However, your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to build strong🦾 relationships between administrators🧑🏾‍💻👨‍💻 and teachers👩🏼‍🏫🧑🏽‍🏫through empathy🧘🏽‍♂️, transparency🧊 and vulnerability👀. The special agent🕵🏽‍♀️ assigned to help you with this task is high sch…

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WIPp 036 Karen Maloney From Events Management to Coaching 51:43

3+ y ago51:43

51:43

Blog post is here Episode Timestamps 01:09 Introducing Karen 02:37 Did Karen always know she’d steer into coaching 05:48 Karen’s first time speaking to a group 09:37 How she got started with event management 15:20 What where the first days on the job like 16:20 For how long did she work as an event manager 23:46 Karen’s thoughts and actions after q…

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Agent Charles Williams (Leadership Series: Leading through Covid) 33:33

3+ y ago33:33

33:33

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to lead through a global pandemic by adapting your routines, supporting your staff, and focusing on self-care. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Charles Williams, Principal of Plato Learning Academy in Chicago and host of the Counter Narrative Podcast. In our conversation, Charl…

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Agent Joyce Matthews (Leadership Series: Professional Development Leaders) 30:13

3+ y ago30:13

30:13

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to create powerful and sustainable professional development for your colleagues. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Joyce Matthews. In our conversation, Joyce discusses: 1️⃣ The differences between andragogy (teaching adults) and pedagogy (teaching children) 2️⃣ Why good professi…

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WIPp 035 Kimberly Barnes: From IT helpdesk specialist to Salesforce Consultant 48:15

3+ y ago48:15

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Blog post is here Episode Timestamps 01:25 Guest Introduction 03:14 Experiences from her previous IT Helpdesk job 06:08 Realising an IT specialist job wasn’t for her 10:58 Explanation on what a sales force job is 14:39 Steps in transitioning from IT to sales 18:50 What does a sales force job entail/tools of the job 20:19 Departure from the previous…

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MINI MEET A RESOURCE: Clement Townsend of Video Journalism Pro 20:43

3+ y ago20:43

20:43

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to consider a new resource: Video Journalism Pro, an online mentoring program that allows students to develop, produce and distribute their own stories. The resource specialist assigned to help you with this task is Clement Townsend, founder of Broadcasting Career Mentor. In our conversation, Clement …

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Agent Merlyna Valentine (Leadership Series: Overcoming Obstacles) 34:07

3+ y ago34:07

34:07

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to face unexpected challenges with a positive mindset, transparency, and humor. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Merlyna Valentine of Louisiana. In our conversation, Merlyna discusses: 1️⃣ Leading by building relationships, being transparent, exuding positive energy, and using …

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WIPp 034 Claire Sellers: From Education Start-Up Director to Transformation Coach 45:15

3+ y ago45:15

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Claire's Career Change Claire worked her way up over 8 years at an education startup to a senior leadership role in New York. Claire got the privilege of working at senior roles and got to try out remote work before it was common as today, but surprisingly, she was still unhappy. After taking a year to travel and work on her mindset, she realized "…

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Agent Craig Randall (Leadership Series: Trust-Based Observations) 35:47

3+ y ago35:47

35:47

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to use Trust-Based Observations to create relationships with teachers, celebrate their strengths, and encourage innovation. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is author and administrator Craig Randall. In our conversation, Craig discusses: 1️⃣ How current evaluation models aren’t wo…

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Agent Anthony Tyrkala (Leadership Series: School Administration) 34:30

3+ y ago34:30

34:30

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to cultivate relationships, collegial collaboration, and a positive school culture in your role as school administrator. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Anthony Tyrkala, principal of ACES in Adventura, Florida In our conversation, Anthony discusses: 1️⃣ How he defines his job …

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WIPp 033 Serena Johnson: From Opera Singer & Non-Profit Fundraiser to Career Coach 1:05:20

3+ y ago1:05:20

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Resources Blog post Find Serena here: Website, Instagram, Facebook Group Serena's Career Change Serena's career journey went from opera singing, non-profit fundraising to career coaching. Her goal is to help people solve the problem of "I need to leave my job, but I have no idea what to do next!" What is something that surprised you about your care…

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Agent Aviva Levin (Improv); recording from The Compassionate Educators Show 32:23

3+ y ago32:23

32:23

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to engage and motivate your students through improv. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is French and Social Studies teacher, as well as podcast mission coordinator, Aviva Levin. This interview was originally recorded for The Compassionate Educators Show. This week Marie, host of Co…

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Agent Laura Fittz (Restorative Justice) 39:06

3+ y ago39:06

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Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to build, repair, and restore school relationships through restorative justice. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Laura Fittz, English teacher, Peace Team facilitator and PhD student from Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode we discuss: 1️⃣ Moving away from punitive practices a…

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WIPp 032 Career Change Resources 29:08

3+ y ago29:08

29:08

Resources NPR Life Kit: “How to make a career change, from someone who has done it” Janine Esbrand's "The Career Change Maker Podcast" Episode 89 Brittany Ramsey: From Clinical Therapist to Recruiter to Entrepreneur ✍︎✍︎✍︎ Episode Summary In this episode we share some useful resources if you are considering changing career. Some resources we person…

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Agent Adriana Ramirez (Comprehensible Input) 47:09

3+ y ago47:09

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Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to use comprehensible input when teaching languages, specifically the TPRS method. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Adriana Ramirez of British Columbia. In this episode Adriana: 1️⃣ defines Comprehensible Input (CI) and explains how students are still learning grammar, just doi…

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Agent Casey Jakubowski (Rural Education) 32:43

4y ago32:43

32:43

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to explore the perspective of an educator who researched and taught in rural schools. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Casey Jakubowski, of Watervliet, New York. Click here for details about our conversation, links mentioned in the episode, and more information about the podcas…

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WIPp 031 Frannie Foltz: From Teacher, Administrator, Project Manager to Podcast Agent 59:26

4y ago59:26

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Resources Contact us at https://www.instagram.com/work_in_progress_blogs/ and workinprogressblogs@gmail.com Interview summary Find Frannie here: LinkedIn, Instagram, Website, YouTube From "You're Fired!" to "That Girl's on Fire!": 7 Practical Steps to Make a Seamless Transition in Any Area of Life Secret Service: Hidden Systems That Deliver Unforge…

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