TVI Talks with Michelle

Self-reflection is the key to growth. This week we talk about the hard question of whether you have grown in your career as a TVI. I have 4 steps for you to think about to help you answer this question and make steps to improve.Please drop me an email and let me know what you think or about episodes you'd like to hear in the future.Come find me: https://www.instagram.com/therealauntmichelle/Email me:  tvitalkswithmichelle@gmail.com

Dr. Kathryn Botsford comes and gives us a great perspective of our roles as TVIs.  I had so many laughs chatting to this wonderful lady! Who is full of such timely advice.I'd love to hear from you about any ideas about what you'd like for future podcasts or questions!!Come find me: https://www.instagram.com/therealauntmichelle/Email me:  tvitalkswithmichelle@gmail.com

This week’s episode is going to be super short and sweet! That’s because the next few episodes are going to be long but so full of tips! So here are 5 ways to utilize your paraprofessional during distance learning. Hope these ideas help! If you have a great suggestion… email me please so we can share!Deafblind Modules: https://www.nationaldb.org/products/modules/ohoa/Email:   tvitalkswithmichelle@gmail.com

Amanda is back!!!! We had so much to talk about, I had to split the episode! This week I’m chatting with Amanda again from TVI Tips from Amanda. Her energy is contagious! While many are fearing this school year, Amanda is excited and is chalk full of great tips and helpful ideas. Get your pencils ready to take note… not if you are driving! But Amanda offers some pro tips and a list of supplies you may need if your district are going to be face-to-face! Not to mention how to teach Braille virtually! You can find Amanda at:  https://www.tvitips.com/Amanda’s YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ouDTUZ5_h01apvhjr2OTQAmanda on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TVITips/Come find me: https://www.instagram.com/therealauntmichelle/Email me:  tvitalkswithmichelle@gmail.com

Episode 4 Amanda Shares How She is Getting ReadyAmanda is back!!!! This week I’m chatting with Amanda again from TVI Tips from Amanda. Her positivity is contagious! While many are fearing this school year, Amanda is excited and is chalk full of great tips and helpful ideas. Get your pencils ready to take note… not if you are driving! But Amanda offers some pro tips and a list of supplies you may need if your district are going to be face-to-face!You can find Amanda at:  https://www.tvitips.com/Amanda’s YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ouDTUZ5_h01apvhjr2OTQAmanda on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TVITips/Come find me: https://www.instagram.com/therealauntmichelle/Email me:  tvitalkswithmichelle@gmail.com

Episode 5 Mentally Getting Ready for the SchoolLet’s be real! TVI guilt is real. Many TVI across the country felt frustrated and overwhelmed by the whole distance learning from last school year. As we prepare for this 2020-21 school year, mentally we need to make sure we prepared for a GOOD, but challenging school year.Come find me: https://www.instagram.com/therealauntmichelle/Email me:  tvitalkswithmichelle@gmail.com

This week’s episode, I’m sitting down with Jenn who’s been a TVI for 6 years and the last 3 years as a COMS as well. My favorite quote from our chat was that “you are doing something amazing!” Jenn encourages other TVIs and COMS to share their skills. She launched a website, Eyeteachteactile.com, sharing her wonderful virtual lessons. No, really they are great and so timely since many of us will be working virtual again this school year. And don’t forget to bring your graphic art tape :-)Come follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealauntmichelle/Find Jenn on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/eyeteachtactile/Or her Website https://sites.google.com/view/eyeteachtactile/home?authuser=0AND can't forget the graphic art tape!!!! https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/458357/Chartpak-Graphic-Art-Tape-18-x/

I found a meme last year, that said: August is like one long Sunday night. You know, the time in your weekend when you buckle down and start to prepare for your week. So when the calendar strikes Aug 1,  honey it’s time to start getting ready for school!With that in mind, I want to discuss 5 ways for Teacher’s of the Blind and Visually Impaired to get ready for the school year. COVID-19 is still a real and viable threat (not for discussion.) School systems around the world are making choices about how school will be handled in the Fall. Face-to-face, total distance learning set up, or some hybrid of both. Likewise, some schools may begin on way and like the 2019-2020 school year, switch up part of the way through. Regardless of how your school system is going to handle it, here are some things to get you started.Let me know how you get ready for school!Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealauntmichelle/

Thinking about going to get your CATIS? Maybe add O&M to you resume? With summer approaching it might be a good time to start to a new program.

Transition planing can be a challenge. Come chat with Vocational Rehab Counselor, Danielle. She shares her passion and some very good resources for us to use with our students as we get ready to write those transitional plans.  Mentioned in this Episode:Can I Wear My Nose Ring to My Interview by Ellen Gordan Reeveswww.mynextmove.org 

I'm so excited to get to chat with my first first fan! Lindsey is studying to become a TVI and works at her university in the disability office. Come be inspired by how much hard work and passion this young woman is bringing to our field.Not to mention, we get to find out who won the free T-Shirt!!!

I can hardly believe it! Come celebrate my Podcast's 20th Episode with me. I have 5 lessons I have learned from this journey. Plus a give away! Leave a review and then email me at tvitalkswithmichelle@gmail.com to get your name entered into a drawing for a FREE TVI Squad t-shirt!

Come get a fresh perspective on our field from someone who is training to be a TVI. 

Have you ever talked to someone who was super passionate about the vision field? Well I have and her name is Kim Avila! Join us as we catch up and learn her story of coming into the vision field. Also we discuss some of the challenges facing the field today.

How are we suppose to offer services to our students, when we can't meet with them face-to-face? It's week 3 of the shut down. How are you doing? Me, I'm freaking out a bit. Come listen as we discuss three things to remember during this brave new world.