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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... more

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Join Joe and Jamie as they talk about parenting their three high school seniors through the steps of visiting, applying, waiting and stressing. When our hosts went to college way back in the 1900’s paper and pen was the only option, but now there are... more

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Joe and Jamie talk to NJ Teacher of the Year, Joe Nappi. Between these three teachers they have nearly 70 years of collective teaching experience. Tune in to their “shop talk” about the changes in education and their up to the minute response to thos... more

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Let’s celebrate this very special time of year, especially one for all of the teachers, Halloween. We are posing the question to the teacher, what is your Teacher Haunted House? Kids bring the extra energy, the trick and the treats and all the excite... more

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Sit down and listen to Kristen, aka social media influencer @teacherpaywithK as she informs  and updates hosts Joseph and Jamie about hot education topics like pension reform, the NJ Gubernatorial Race, and more pressing issues facing teachers across... more

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Anna Kowal
Educator known for her content on Instagram under ReadAway with Ms. K
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Episode: We’re Not Foolin’, We love AnnaK
Ed DeShazer
Executive Director at Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy and author
Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy
Episode: Believe’ment is Achievement with Ed DeShazer
Courtney Varner
Middle school teacher with 16 years of experience, known for her engaging social media content
Episode: Middle School Maniacs with Courtney Varner
Dr. Danielle Dick
Professor at Rutgers University and author of 'The Child Code'.
Rutgers University
Episode: The Child Code with Dr. Danielle Dick
Dr. Tyler Tarver
Educator and expert in educational technology
Tarver Academy
Episode: Tech-Spert Wisdom with Dr. Tyler Tarver
Charley Burley
Health coach specializing in supporting educators with their health and wellbeing
The Teachers Health Coach
Episode: Holiday Stress? The Teachers Health Coach is in Session - Season 2 Episode 15

Hosts

Jamie Wanko
Co-host known for her engaging and humorous take on the challenges facing educators, Jamie shares personal anecdotes and insights into balancing teaching and family life.
Joe Vitale
Co-host recognized for his relatable views on the education field and the intricate connections between teaching and personal experiences, Joe contributes humor and empathy to discussions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Great listen - Relatable

    Jamie and Joe do a great job of discussing things that hit home for teachers in this day and age. They are eloquent and funny!

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    kizdachef
    United States2 years ago

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They commend the engaging delivery and insightful discussions on current challenges related to teaching and parenting.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' relatability and humor, noting the content resonates deeply with the experiences of educators.

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Believe’ment is Achievement with Ed DeShazer
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the Be Well Teacher Academy and how that started?
Ed shares that the Be Well Teacher Academy began as a gift box idea during teacher appreciation, evolving into an online community for support.
Believe’ment is Achievement with Ed DeShazer
Q: What are some of the things that you're seeing that teachers need or should do in order to reclaim boundaries within our profession?
Ed emphasizes the need for teachers to set clear boundaries and communicate them effectively to prevent being overwhelmed.
The Child Code with Dr. Danielle Dick
Q: How long did it take you to compile the research and findings for your book?
The book is a culmination of my research and an endeavor to translate scientific findings into practical insights for parents.
The Child Code with Dr. Danielle Dick
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your background?
I'm a professor at Rutgers and direct the Rutgers Addiction Research Center, focusing on genetic and environmental influences on human behavior.
Tech-Spert Wisdom with Dr. Tyler Tarver
Q: What should teachers do in the conversation with students or with the administrators?
Teachers should present learning goals and demonstrate how AI tools can help achieve those goals in a meaningful way.

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