School Me

Cheryl Dembroksi, a former Maryland kindergarten teacher, shares the top five things new educators should do this summer to make the most of time off and prepare for the school year ahead.

Cassandra Daniels, from Columbus, OH has taught K-8th grade in her 17 year career, discusses dealing with behavioral challenges in the classroom.

Toby Murphy, who’s spent 10 years as a language arts teacher in New Jersey, addresses hindsight bias – he’s traveling back to the beginning of his career to find out what he wishes he knew then and what he might do differently if given the chance.

Robert Rodriguez, a 15-year educator and now special education teacher from San Bernadino, CA, talks best approaches and strategies when it comes to having difficult meetings with parents.

Carol Peak, an education support professional from Ventura, CA, talks about the critical role ESP play as part of the education team and how both early career and new ESP can find their voice.

Java Robinson, currently a second grade teacher from Montgomery County, MD with 25 years of experience, discusses forming positive relationships with students and parents.

Mitzie Higa, currently a curriculum coordinator and new teacher mentor with 17 years of classroom experience, shares her insights about working with the administrators in your school and making sure they have your back.

April Reisma has almost 13 years of teaching under her belt; she started teaching but took a break for another career. Now back to teaching, she shares perspectives gained during her time away.

Dan Jordan, an elementary school teacher from Seattle, discusses how to incorporate humor in the classroom and use as a relationship builder and learning tool.

Michele Johnson, currently a middle school principal in Prince George’s County MD, shares tips for parent meetings, adding insight as both a classroom teacher and administrator.

Zach Patterson, a math and pre-engineering teacher in Ohio, talks about surviving his first year in the classroom, and offers a fresh look about finding your passion.

LaShone Allen, a 19-year classroom veteran from Charlotte, North Carolina, shares her experiences and how she found the best mentors to help her in her career. Subscribe to the School Me podcast on iTunes .

In this episode of our School Me podcast series, Cheryl Martin, a veteran educator from Arizona, discusses best techniques and strategies for classroom management

Christopher Ho, currently a student activities coordinator on the big island of Hawaii, addresses challenging moments on the two-way street known as respect – with students, parents, and administrators.

Rowena Shurn, an 11-year veteran educator from Prince George’s County, MD, talks about tips for making it past the crucial 5 year mark in teaching.