Teaching with Valor Podcast: A Veteran Teachers Perspective

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, where we celebrate the valorous efforts of educators everywhere.   I’m your host, Don J. Fessenden, and today, we’re diving into a contentious topic that’s been stirring up quite a bit of debate: the Connecticut Board of Education's new grading policy.  Specifically, we’re going to discuss the requirement for teachers to assign a minimum grade...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, where we celebrate the valorous efforts of educators everywhere. I’m your host, Don J. Fessenden, and today we’re diving into a crucial topic that impacts every educator: parent-teacher communication. We’ll explore best practices for elementary, middle, and high school teachers.  And don’t miss our special bonus segment where we’ll answer the import...

Send a text  Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the show where we celebrate the incredible efforts of educators everywhere.  I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re going to talk about one of the most important parts of teaching: lesson preparation.  Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been teaching for years, we’ve got tips for elementary, middle, and high school levels.  And don’t...

Send a text Welcome to "Teaching with Valor," the podcast where we delve into the pressing issues facing educators today.  I'm your host, Don J. Fessenden, and in today's episode, we're going to discuss a troubling trend that is impacting teachers across the country: the devaluation of educators through low salaries and the requirement to share classrooms. Stay tuned for m...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor!  I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving into the wonderful world of classroom management techniques for elementary school. We’ll be exploring the five easiest techniques to keep your classroom running smoothly, as well as how to design your classroom for effective management.  And of course, we’ll try to have a little fun along the way...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor! I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving into a critical discussion about the structure of our State Boards of Education and why these positions should be held by experienced former educators rather than elected or appointed individuals. Stay tuned for more episodes, and remember, every student is unique, and every classroom can be a pla...

Send a text In today’s episode, we’re going to explore the five keys to becoming the best possible teacher you can be.  Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching journey, these principles will help you elevate your practice and make a lasting impact on your students.  The five keys we’ll discuss are Lesson Preparation, Reflection, Classroom Management, Communication, a...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor! I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving into a powerful concept I like to call "The Circle of Knowledge." This exercise, which I discuss in my autobiography Service before Self , is all about recognizing the importance of humility and the continuous journey of learning for both educators and students. Stay tuned for more episo...

Send a text Welcome to the very first episode of the Teaching with Valor Podcast, where we will focus on issues facing public education today as well as, advocating for educators everywhere. I'm your host, Don Fessenden, and I'm excited to embark on this journey with you. Stay tuned for more episodes, and remember, every student is unique, and every classroom can be a place where all stu...