The Teacher Collaborative Podcast

Are you a new teacher who is feeling overwhelmed? A seasoned teacher worried about the future of the profession? Tune in to hear what teachers have to say about how to support new teachers who are striving to thrive. Learn more about the Teacher Collaborative at https://www.theteachercollaborative.org/ Or follow us on Instagram @TheTeacherCoLab.

Curious about AI? Fearful of ChatGPT? Wondering how it will impact teaching and learning? Tune in to hear how current teachers are utilizing AI, get inspired about trying it yourself, and to think about how this new technology can be used to support teachers and students alike.  Learn more about the Teacher Collaborative at https://www.theteachercollaborative.org/ Or follow us on Instagram @TheTea...

Whether you’re a teacher with strong opinions, a parent eager to learn, or a voter trying to get informed, tune in to hear what a few teachers think about MCAS, its future, and where teaching and learning fit into it all.  Learn more about the Teacher Collaborative at https://www.theteachercollaborative.org/ Or follow us on Instagram @TheTeacherCoLab.

It seems like everyone has an opinion about what we teach, what we don’t teach, and everything in between. But, where do teachers--the professionals and experts, the people responsible for classrooms and the learning that happens within them--, come into the conversation? Tune in to hear what 3 teachers have to say about teacher autonomy, what they’ve learned over the years, and what they hope oth...

The Teacher Collaborative Podcast is back, with Season 7! In the 2024 educational landscape, there is no shortage of debates swirling around the field. We hear about book banning and AI, standardized testing and the state of the field. We hear reports, read articles, and see teachers mentioned in the headlines. But, what we don’t hear is what teachers themselves have to say about these issues. In...

Meet The Teacher Collaborative Team! Learn about the challenges teachers are facing, what they need, and how The Teacher Collaborative is committed to helping them get there. Learn more about the Teacher Collaborative at  https://www.theteachercollaborative.org/  Or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheTeacherCoLab.

Meet Raymond Zapata, 6th and 7th grade science teacher at Boston Green Academy in Boston. Learn about how Raymond balances his identities in and out of the classroom, and how he works to make his classroom a safe and responsive space for his students.  Learn more about the Teacher Collaborative at  https://www.theteachercollaborative.org/  Or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheTeacherCoLab.

Meet Althea Terenzi, high school English teacher at Revere High School in Revere, MA. Learn about Althea’s journey with boundary setting as an educator, as well as her hopes for the next generation of teachers.  Learn more about the Teacher Collaborative at  https://www.theteachercollaborative.org/  Or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheTeacherCoLab.

Meet Julie Lundstedt, 6-8th grade ASD Sub-Separate teacher at Joseph F. Plouffe Middle School in Brockton, MA. Learn about the unique challenges of special education, and about Julie’s experiences as a new teacher navigating her career both during and after Covid.  Learn more about the Teacher Collaborative at  https://www.theteachercollaborative.org/  Or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheTea...

Meet Eva Soto Perello, AP Spanish teacher at Excel Academy Charter High School in East Boston. Learn about how Eva’s migrant journey informs and fuels her passion for teaching, and how her work has become a positive force for identity affirmation.  Learn more about the Teacher Collaborative at  https://www.theteachercollaborative.org/  Or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheTeacherCoLab.

Meet Denise Cote, middle school Language Arts teacher at Springfield Conservatory of the Arts in Springfield, MA. Learn about Denise’s evolution as an educator and how setting boundaries has helped her continue to do the work she loves.  Learn more about the Teacher Collaborative at  https://www.theteachercollaborative.org/  Or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheTeacherCoLab.

Coming soon: Season 6 of The Teacher Collaborative Podcast features teachers from across Massachusetts who have made change in their classrooms, schools, and beyond. This season we're going to explore the teacher identity and take a look at how and why a teacher's job becomes a teacher's life. We'll hear from teachers in their own voices about the joy and challenge they find in this intersection,...

In the final episode of Season 5: Changemakers, you will meet Lisa Brown, a veteran educator in the Nauset Regional School District on Cape Cod. You’ll learn about how she created a course called Exploring and Respecting Differences 22 years ago, long before similar courses were more popular in schools.  Learn more about the Teacher Collaborative at theteachercollaborative.org . Or follow us on Tw...

Bringing the real world into the classroom is a common enough goal, but - bees? For math teacher Benadette Manning, bringing a living bee hive into her classroom to support math teaching was only one of the many ways she has connected students to authentic learning experiences over the course of her career. In this episode of The Teacher Collaborative’s podcast, we’ll hear about how high school ma...

In episode 3 of season 5 of The Teacher Collaborative podcast, teacher Marcie Day from Seacoast High School in Revere (@marcielday) shares her work to create restorative justice and competency-based education programming that includes one magic ingredient that is all too often overlooked: student agency. Marcie shares her journey as a classroom teacher, coach and collaborator and how empowering st...

In Episode 2 of this season of The Teacher Collaborative podcast, you’ll meet Devin Morris co-founder and Executive Director at The Teachers’ Lounge (www.theteachersloungma.org), along with Boston Public Schools Pre-K teacher and new board member at The Teachers’ Lounge, Chantei Alves. Devin and Chantei share how they knew The Teachers’ Lounge, which offers programming and spaces for teachers of c...

Meet Marta Garcia, Multilingual Educator at Witchcraft Heights Elementary School in Salem, MA, and the 2022 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. Learn about Marta's journey as an immigrant to the United States and how that experience informs her teaching and relationship-building with her students.  Learn more about the Teacher Collaborative at theteachercollaborative.org . Or follow us on Twitter a...

Coming soon: Season 5 of The Teacher Collaborative Podcast features teachers from across Massachusetts who have made change in their classrooms, schools, and beyond. Find yourself in their stories and be inspired!

In Episode 8, 2021 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Jennifer Hedrington shares the power of lived experience in informing teaching and professional practice. She shares how her experiences as a student and early-career teacher shaped her approach to teaching and inclusivity. Jennifer concludes by asking teacher-in-residence Randyl Wilkerson about how she connects with teachers and learns about th...

In episode 7, Garceline Champagne, a Humanities & ESL teacher and coach at Boston Adult Technical Academy, shares her experience with teacher coaching and evaluation, and her passion as a freedom fighter in leading conversations around racism at both her school and her daughter’s school. Garcie ends the episode by asking teacher-in-residence Randyl Wilkerson about how she uses The Teacher Collabor...

In Episode 6, Dana Vera, a high school math teacher at Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in Somerville, shares her path to teaching, her approaches to teaching math as art and providing actionable feedback to students, and how the imposter syndrome gets in the way of teachers sharing their expertise.  She explores the double-edged sword of perfectionism and shares examples of fostering a love f...

In Episode 5, Brigitte Leschhorn, an English teacher at Phillips Academy in Andover, talks about the links between better assessment practices, student mastery, and culturally sustaining practices. She shares her journey from English major to English teacher, reflects on the complexities of teacher expertise as a female educator of color, and advocates for teacher self-care. And, Brigitte asks hos...

In Episode 4, Raks Derival, a high school Science teacher at Innovation Academy Charter School in Tyngsboro shares her journey to becoming a teacher, her love of green chemistry, and how “good teaching” is actually culturally responsive teaching. She shares samples of ways she engages students, even during remote and hybrid teaching, along with her class motto that ensures each student knows they...

In Episode 3, Christina Balkaran, a high school Math Transformation Coach at Madison Park Vocational Technical High School in Boston, talks about assessment and how this often loaded and cringe-worthy term is really just information. She shares her own experiences as a student, teacher, and now a coach in reflecting on the bright spots and areas of opportunity data provides. Stay tuned at the end...

In Episode 2, Francis Pina, a math teacher at Charlestown High School in Boston, talks about the importance of adopting a reflective mindset in the classroom and beyond. Francis shares his teacher leadership journey and reflects on how it feels to be in leadership roles—particularly as an educator of color. And Francis asks host Maria Fenwick, the founder and ED of The Teacher Collaborative, about...