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The Teachers Ed Podcast is where real educators get real about the work. Hosted by Edward DeShazer, an award-winning school leader who was once expelled from school 3x, each episode dives into the heart of school culture, climate, and relationships. From honest conversations about burnout to practical tools for building stronger classrooms and campuses, Edward brings humor, truth, and lived experience to every episode. This isn’t theory, it’s real talk for teachers and leaders who want to build better schools without losing themselves in the process.
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On this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward DeShazer is joined by Ronnie Jones, a Milwaukee school administrator. They discuss the importance of relationships in the classroom and how respect is the foundation of those relationships. They leave with you with some examples of how we can improve our classroom relationships through respect. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
On this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward DeShazer is joined by Y.B.Normal? (Logan Taylor.) They discuss the importance of relationships in the classroom and different things that educators can do to help make more meaningful connections with their students. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
In this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward DeShazer is joined by YB Normal, a national motivational speaker. They discuss the struggles that teachers are having with mental health. They leave you with some suggestions and tips to help teachers take better care of themselves. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
On this episode, Edward DeShazer is joined by Melissa Ray, a principal in Milwaukee and they give our listeners some tips and tricks on how they can get their students more engaged in their classroom and throughout their school. Please download and subscribe and leave us a review! www.EdwardDeShazer.org
1 out of every 5 students in Milwaukee is reading at grade level. Even in the "most successful" schools in Milwaukee, statistics show that only 1 out of every 4 students is at grade level. This is a major issue! On this episode, Edward DeShazer has a discussion with his guest, Melissa Ray, a Milwaukee principal, about this problem and some things we can do to help us a community. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
In this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward DeShazer is joined by Kate Schmitz, a first grade teacher. They discuss the struggles, but also the success of creating positive relationships within your classroom. They leave you with some tips that you can apply to your classroom today. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
In this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward is joined by Kate Schmitz, a first grade teacher. They will be discussing the difference between hitting rock bottom and teacher burnout. They will give you some tips and suggestions on how to get yourself out of these feelings. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
This week we go into our "Why." At times, teaching is so difficult that we forget our "Why." This week we learn how to find out what our why is. Some of us just need a reminder. Once we know our why, we can live our why. Once we live our why, we can find true happiness while teaching. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
It Is a new school year, which means a new season of Teacher's Ed. In episode 1 of Season 2, we want to remember why we got into teaching. Edward goes into detail about why he got into teaching and also why he stayed in education. Teacher burnout is a big thing, so it's Important that teachers remember their why. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
As the school year winds down, I am going to ask each teacher to have a gut-check. In this episode, we will go through an activity that will help you listen to your body's emotional responses and uncover problem areas with your teaching. These will be the areas that we will focus on improving over the summer. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
Are you a parent? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed teaching your children? Then this episode is for you! In the blink of an eye, many parents became substitute teachers overnight. With no prior training, parents across the world are expected to fill in and help their children through virtual learning. In this episode, I give you tips and advice to help make your time as a substitute teacher more manageable. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
Don't worry, be happy? If only It were that easy. COVID-19 has flipped the educational system upside down. Teachers have so much to worry about outside of work, that they need to limit their worries with teaching. In this episode, I am encouraging teachers to worry about what they can control. We will also do a brief activity that teachers can add to their tool kit to help them when stress is getting the best of them. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
This episode is to show gratitude and appreciation for the service that teachers do. Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions. On behalf of the entire world, this episode says, "thank you." www.EdwardDeShazer.org
You can't pour from an empty cup. It can be very hard to find the balance between nurturing your family, your career, and also yourself. This episode goes into the importance of self-care and what teachers can do to help keep their cups from running empty. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
Where do teachers go to lick their wounds? Right now, teachers across the world are feeling overwhelmed and lost. This isn't your typical feel good episode. In this episode of Teacher's Ed, I am asking teachers that are overwhelmed to take some time to process their emotions. It's time that we have an honest conversation with ourselves and each other. www.EdwardDeShazer.org
COVID-19 has led us to uncertain times. While many people are off work wondering what their next steps are, teachers across the country are pivoting into a virtual learning experience to continue connecting with their students. For some, this is the norm. For many, this is uncharted waters. Teachers must take on the mentality of a sailor. We can't control the waters and the wind, but we must do our best to navigate our ship during these chaotic times. In this episode, Edward shares how teache...
We challenge the idea that growth means titles and argue for growth as trust, feedback, and purpose. We show why recognition must highlight effort and progress, not just results, to build durable school culture that lifts students. • defining growth as psychological before positional • the three growth questions staff ask • feedback that builds and trust that expands responsibility • recognition as fuel and what to celebrate • the danger of outcomes-only praise • leader prompts to align stre...
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We reframe tired as a sign of giving and walk through three practical moves to protect energy, mindset, and morale. We also challenge school leaders to streamline instead of piling on “one last thing” so staff can breathe and sustain the work. • wellness as presence not perfection • five intentional minutes to start grounded • one boundary kept with conviction • restoration before depletion with daily 10 minutes • permission to own boundaries without guilt • leaders choosing alignment, clari...
January can feel like a 94‑day month, especially in schools. We open the door to a real midyear reset by naming the weight of this season and shifting from hype to honesty. Instead of treating wellness like a program, we walk through how staff morale reflects culture—how people feel in January is the truth serum for any school. If this conversation helped you, subscribe, leave a quick star review, and share it with an educator who needs a grounded reset today. Your support helps more teacher...
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