Them 90's Teachers

Sometimes the cure for teacher burnout is simply the ability to spend some time with your teacher besties to unpack and know that you are not alone in the struggle. Come along on this journey as two educators, Zahra Hassan, and Tasya Clarke, from different parts of the world, come together to discuss pressing educational topics through the lens of being millennial teachers of color. Join us weekly to hear diverse perspectives, new knowledge and empowerment. We are so excited to invite you into our conversations.

S3 E1: What is the True Cause of Teacher Burn Out?

We are back fam! Thank you so much for sticking with us over the past year. We have gone through several changes and are extremely excited to welcome a brand new and improved season of Them 90s Teachers to you all. This episode Zahra and Tasya discuss life updates and transitions. They also delve into an Ontario article that discusses the severe impacts of the teacher shortage in Canada. Zahara & Tasya discuss why they think this phenomenon is getting worse. Article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-teacher-shortage-ministry-of-educaiton-1.7339837 Want to keep up with us? https://www.youtube.com/@Them90sTeachersPodcast https://www.instagram.com/misswondrousoul https://www.instagram.com/tayjenay

11-17
01:10:43

S2 E1: The Importance of Teacher Advocacy Part 1

We know we have taken an extremely long break. We are so sorry for leaving you all hanging the way we did. However, we are back with season 2! Zahra and Tasya talk about the importance of seeing the best in our colleagues and how that transfers over to how we can always see the best in our students! We are also so excited to announce that we have partnered with an amazing Ai education platform called Eduaide.Ai and to anyone that uses our code : "90steachers" at check out will receive 25% off of their premium membership! This platform is absoluetely life changing. In part 2 of our episode launching next week, Zahra and Tasya talk more about Eduaide! https://www.eduaide.ai/ If you would like to follow Zahra or Tasya or Them 90s Teachers Podcast the links are below! www.instagram.com/misswondrousoul ww.instagram.com/tayjenay www.instagram.com/them90steachers See you next week for Part 2!

04-28
41:56

S1 E 14: Imposter Syndrome as a Gen Z/Young Millenial Teacher

Tasya and Zahra discuss how imposter syndrome has affected them as black women in the realm of education. As always join in the conversation with us! www.instagram.com/misswondrousoul www.instagram.com/tayjenay

11-05
53:17

S1 E13: Educators Clap back at the Comments

Zahra and Tasya take a few minutes to discuss some of the comments they have received on social media. We are discussing the importance of cultural representation in schools and the perceptions we all may hold as humans. This is really deep episode and a great listen! Don't forget to tell us what you think :) As always here are our socials: www.instagram.com/misswondroussoul www.instagram.com/tayjenay

10-08
39:03

S1 E12: Life has been Life-ing in the Best Way

Tasya and Zahra discuss where they have both been for the past 3 weeks. They drop some gems and update you all on the different transitions that has happened in their lives. Instagram: www.instagram.com/misswondorousoul www.instagram.com/tayjenay

10-01
45:39

S1 E11: Does Florida's new K-12 curriculum gaslight the slave experience?

During this episode, Zara and Tasya discuss the new K-12 curriculum in Florida. Please let us know what you think. Do you think that our students should learn the true effects of slavery? Do you believe that slavery had its benefits? Let us know what you all think. Don't forget to follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/them90steachers www.instagram.com/tayjenay www.instagram.com/misswondrousoul

09-10
35:16

S1 E10: Where Do All The Pencils Go?

Tasya and Zahra discuss some of their favorite back-to-school activities as kids and now as teachers. Here is the link to the icebreaker activity Tasya mentioned in the beginning of the episode: https://www.16personalities.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/misswondrousoul www.instagram.com/tayjenay

08-27
51:11

S1 E9: An Ai System Built Just for Teachers

During this episode, Tasya got to speak with the founders of Eduaide.Ai (an Ai system that assists teachers in educational planning and tailoring). Tasya had such a phenomenal discussion with Thomas Hummel and Thomas Thompson, whom are also fellow 90s teachers! Unfortunately Queen Zahra is not in this episode, but she will be back next week! If you guys are interested in checking out Eduaide.Ai, it is entirely free. I would love if you would support these Kings in their efforts to simplify the mental load for teachers. Just from speaking to both of them you can hear their passion and drive for continuing further. Links: https://www.eduaide.ai/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eduaide.ai https://www.instagram.com/tayjenay https://www.instagram.com/misswondrousoul

08-20
57:09

S1 E8: Teachers that were once Students, weird..

On this episode of Them 90's Teachers, Zahra and Tasya discuss a bit more about how they were as students. They draw parallels to their experience now as teachers. We discuss our early development as students and how it has affected us as educators today. Thank you all so much for your support! Remember to follow us on all platforms! www.instagram.com/misswondrousoul www.instagram.com/tayjenay

08-14
01:09:28

S1 E6: Teacher Mental Health Check

Zahra and Tasya discuss 2 different classroom incidents in different parts of the world. Each teacher had different experiences with children that can be interpreted differently. We share our thoughts about a teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina that was let go for putting her hands and cursing at a child that hit another student. Then we spoke about another teacher that deliberately poisoned kindergartners and actually killed one. We discuss the importance of mental health check ins for educational professionals and much more! Thank you all so much for the consistent support! You all are simply the best! Instagram: www.instagram.com/tayjenay www.instagram.com/misswondrousoul

07-23
01:08:10

S1 E5: You Quit, I Quit, We all Quit, Part 2

Zahra and Tasya continue their discussion from last week and delve deeper into the importance of effective communication in the workplace. Listen in and don't forget to tell you what you think of this episode! Instagram: www.instagram.com/misswondrousoul www.instagram.com/tayjenay

07-16
30:32

S1 E4: You Quit, I Quit, We all Quit, Part 1

Tasya and Zahra discuss how tons of teachers have retired this year, and even more, have quit without a formal placement. Listen in and provide us with your feedback. We would love to hear it! Instagram: www.instagram.com/tayjenay www.instagram.com/misswondrousoul

07-09
31:29

S1 E3: Is Teaching Your Super Power?

During this episode, Zahra and Tasya discuss how veteran teacher attitudes can affect a novice teacher's sentiments towards the profession. While we both understand that the system can bring many of us down, we discuss the importance of a school being an essential part of the community. Instagram: The video we showed: www.instagram.com/bored_teachers Tasya IG: www.instagram.com/tayjenay Zahra's IG: www.instagram.com/misswondrousoul

07-02
57:00

S1 E2: Teacher Publicly Shaming Muslim Student for Not Attending Pride Event

During this episode, Zara and Tasya discuss a Canadian Teacher screaming at a Muslim student for not attending the pride events at the school. Join in on the conversation. Please let us know what you think in the comments. Things people and places mentioned in this episode with some links: The article that we discussed: https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/you-dont-belong-here-canadian-teacher-lambastes-muslim-student-for-eschewing-pride#:~:text=In%20a%20particularly%20stark%20illustration,eschewing%20in%2Dschool%20Pride%20celebrations The book that we discussed: What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry Tasya's Business Coach Natalie: https://www.instagram.com/winningnatalie Zahra's IG: www.instagram.com/misswondrousoul Tasya's IG: www.instagram.com/tayjenay

06-25
01:02:15

S1 E7: We Got Answers AND We Got Questions

This episode is a bit more light-hearted. Tasya and Zahra get to know each other on a deeper level. They play this card game called The And. The game consists of asking each other questions you would not usually ask your friends but may have always been genuinely interested to know. We had so much fun learning about one another and connecting about topics that we may have never talked about for years. Join in the conversation with us. Instagram: The game that we played is called {THE AND} was created by: https://www.instagram.com/the_skindeep Tasya's IG https://www.instagram.com/tayjenay Zahra's IG https://www.instagram.com/misswondrousoul

07-31
01:07:33

S1 E1: Get to Know Tasya & Zahra

Get to know us as we navigate teaching, growing, learning and much more. We hope to create a community of educators to build sustainable educational systems with because we know that we can't do anything on our own. Follow us: www.instagram.com/them90steachers www.instagram.com/misswondrousoul www.instagram.com/tayjenay

06-18
16:08

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