Teaching La Vida Loca

Send me a message! So happy you're here! In this episode I share summer learning opportunities as well as what I've been doing so far this June!! You'll hear what I'm reading, watching, and playing with my kids in Mommy Summer Camp! Here are the links mentioned in the episode:  Morning Routine Episode Ode to Ben Tinsley Episode Summer learning Opportunities: Ben Tinsley's...

Send me a message! I feel so grateful for this woman and how dedicated she is to supporting educators! She pours her heart and soul in to Aventuras and I cannot WAIT for her to share it with you! Thanks for listening in! Link to Valentina's recent Insta Post that we mentioned Link to Valentina's HFW posters Check out Aventuras in Learning! - this is my affiliate link I truly believe you&...

Send me a message! Podcast about deciding where and how to apply for jobs. Job Search with JOY - workbook Honoring the Unexpected Path- Blog about my year outside of the classroom with my darling baby The original podcast with Riana about my choice to quit to spend a year at home with my baby Reach out to work with Riana! Email her!- rhensel@spes.org  We will have our FOURTH Annual LFL PLC Summer...

Send me a message! I am so grateful for Emily joining me for this podcast! I hope you'll check out her sequel to the beloved "Edi el Elefante"! The links for both books is below! Links mentioned in this episode: Emily Ibrahim Edi el Elefante Edi el amigo - color Edi el amigo - B&W Hannah Sullivan We will have our FOURTH Annual LFL PLC Summer Conference this July 30th and 31st! C...

Send me a message! Happy International week of Random Acts of KINDNESS! I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to interview these incredible women about what they're doing at their school to cultivate a culture of kindness which in turn is creating a huge shift in the sense of community at their school! Wait til you hear all of these ideas! I hope you enjoy as much as I did! I REALLY lo...

Send me a message! I hope you'll consider joining us! Click the links below to connect with Meg, Craig, y taller experiencia Colombia! Links:  Sign Up for Emails   Facebook Experiencia Colombia Instagram Experiencia Colombia Our Website: Registration and Information What´s Included and what´s NOT We will have our FOURTH Annual LFL PLC Summer Conference this July 30th and 31st! Check it out he...

Send me a message! What will YOU choose this school year?!  Links mentioned: Mindset Hacks PDF  La Familia Loca PLC Letter to request funding Connect with Cäcilia Wyman Conference in the Cloud BOOSTER DAY We will have our FOURTH Annual LFL PLC Summer Conference this July 30th and 31st! Check it out here! This is included in a La Familia Loca PLC Membership! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube M...

Send me a message! I am learning to shift the things that feel routine, monotonous or down right sucky... This particular shift was AMAZING, energizing and OH so engaging! Thanks for joining me! Links mentioned: Classroom Jobs Blog Classroom Jobs Podcast Classroom Jobs Course with John Sifert Calm and Connected, Classroom-Ready Start FREE workshop! We will have our FOURTH Annual LFL PLC Summer Con...

Send me a message! I am bAAAAACCCKkkk!!!! New School. New kids. New Year. New Systems. New Names. SAME overwhelm times 1000000.  I want to share with you what I did (and didn't) do my first week back to school this year! Stay tuned to hear about a free workshop I'm offering to kick off the school year!  Links and people mentioned in this episode: Establishing my Non-Negotiables for inter...

Send me a message! Perhaps the most important podcast I've recorded to date, listen into this conversation I had with Profe Morgan Bennett, about the importance of ending Beg, Borrow, Steal culture, and instead shift to one of "Ask, Acknowledge, Appreciate".  To connect with Morgan, follow her on Instagram at: @Profe_Bennett We will have our FOURTH Annual LFL PLC Summer Conference t...

Send me a message! I'm baaack! Did you miss me!? In this episode I share about my personal journey as I search for a job for next year, as well as some real talk for you... I want you to really think about whether you're growing where you're planted or if it is time to be uprooted and replanted elsewhere where you can truly flourish...  Here are the links mentioned in this podcast:...

Send me a message! I am so grateful for you! I am so grateful for this community! This is my third and final ACTFL reflection! Links mentioned: Who is it!? jueves - with La Maestra Loca Winter Brain Break - Snowball, Polar Bear, Penguin! La Familia Loca PLC We will have our FOURTH Annual LFL PLC Summer Conference this July 30th and 31st! Check it out here! This is included in a La Familia Loca PLC...

Send me a message! Welcome to part two of my three part reflection on ACTFL 2024 in Philly this year. This episode covers the takeaways from various sessions that I was able to attend while at ACTFL. Links and people mentioned in this episode: Dr. Uju Anya Ben Tinsley Dorie Perugini Junko Yamamoto Published paper: World Languages for Black Linguistic Reparations Bertha Delgadillo Maribel Gómez Pau...

Send me a message! I knew within the first ten minutes of ACTFL that I wouldn't be able to encapsulate all of my takeaways in one episode. So, here's the first of THREE episodes to share my greatest takeaways from this year's National Conference in Philly. Links mentioned: Who is it!? jueves - my new series ... you're going to LOVE this! Rocio Jacoby, go learn from her! Episode...

Send me a message! In this episode I share suggestions for making the most of ACTFL 24 in Philly, even for those teachers who can't attend this year! Links mentioned: Conferencing Intentionally pages CCLT SIG Sessions La Familia Loca PLC will meet up on FriYAY- check the FB group for info We will have our FOURTH Annual LFL PLC Summer Conference this July 30th and 31st! Check it out here! This...

Send me a message! In this raw and unscripted episode, I’m sharing my thoughts and emotions in the wake of last week’s election results. This isn't just about politics; it’s about my deep fears for my students, friends, and all those in marginalized communities who are now facing an uncertain future. I share the emotions I had and what I'm doing about them now... Thanks for listening and...

Send me a message! A quick episode for you to give you some ideas and inspiration for teaching about Día de Muertos this year! Links mentioned: Día de Muertos Chat Mat Resource Cartoon for Clip Chat Dante's Lunch for Clip Chat Podcast on Teaching about GLOBAL cultures La Familia Loca PLC Spanish Mama Halloween Glyph Activity YAY! Happy Teaching! y feliz día de muertos! We will have our FOURTH...

Send me a message! This episode is PERFECT for someone who wants to dip their toes into using AI as an assistant in their classroom! And for those super experienced, I bet you'll pick up a new trick or two! Don't forget to share this with someone and post in your stories when you're listening and tag me! Links and people mentioned: Chat GPT Goblin Tools Which Face is Real Heidi Trud...

Send me a message! Gosh! What an AMAZING weekend! I feel so grateful for the opportunity to grow and learn along side all of the amazing educators who attended CI Midwest! Here are the people and or links mentioned in this episode: Meg Fandel Vernon Sarah Rasay Will Adams Lisa Kropp Country Class Names Class Points for Management and Praise Adriana Ramirez Rocio Jacoby Morgan Bennett Adult Spanish...

Send me a message! Group Coaching 1:1 Coaching Adult Spanish Cucuy Resource We will have our FOURTH Annual LFL PLC Summer Conference this July 30th and 31st! Check it out here! This is included in a La Familia Loca PLC Membership! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join  La Familia Loca PLC

Send me a message! YAY! Whether you're at the start of the school year or well into it, these five strategies are EASY PEASY ways to inject more JOY into your day and none of them take long at all! See the links below for various things shared throughout the episode! I can't wait to hear what you try! Email me and let me know! Links mentioned: Join my email list silly goose! Blog on Posi...

Send me a message! So grateful for Jools Lebron and her  "demure and mindful" trend because if we approach teaching this way, the impact is HUGE for both students AND us! Let's dig in! Here are six different ways you can be more demure and mindful in your teaching practice! Links mentioned: Breathing Brain Breaks Guided Breathing Freebie Bubble Video Guided Breathing resource on TPT...

Send me a message! THIS WAS SO FUN! Riana interviewed me for this episode and I had NO idea what questions she was going to ask me! Excited to share my big news with YOU and continue supporting you this year! La Familia Loca PLC We will have our FOURTH Annual LFL PLC Summer Conference this July 30th and 31st! Check it out here! This is included in a La Familia Loca PLC Membership! Let's Conne...

Send me a message! YAYY! You're here! I am so glad! In this episode I'll give you 4 criteria to consider as you think about your first 6 weeks back to school! This is a juicy preview of the workshop I'm offering this weekend " Cultivating Connections: 5 Strategies for Building and Sustaining a Thriving Classroom Community " I hope you can join me! Click here to save your s...

Send me a message! Summer is here! Stop worrying about prepping for the next school year! This episode is to remind you to enjoy the summer break that you waited for during the school year. Rest, and don't forget to download the free "Sunshine and Serenity" teacher's summer companion resource guide. Links How To Be Intentional During Conference Season Blog Post “Conferencing In...