Welcome to another episode of the Spun Today podcast! In this captivating session, host Tony Ortiz sits down with Amanda Lucas, a middle school ELA teacher with a rich tapestry of experiences in both education and writing. Amanda shares her journey from being an aspiring writer and journalist to embracing her role as an educator. As an insightful storyteller, she dives deep into the nuances of teaching different grade levels, from dealing with classroom management to confronting bullying. Amanda also opens up about the challenges of adjusting to digital teaching in a post-Covid world. As a co-host of the Che podcast, she shares her insights on how educators navigate the intricacies of teaching, while still finding room to nurture young minds creatively. Tune in to explore Amanda's unique experiences and discover more about her impactful journey in shaping and inspiring future generations.

 

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Links referenced in this episode: 

  

I Need An Idea! (A Leli and Emmi Book) https://amzn.to/4hSvjYs

 

Check out Amanda's Podcast: Ch! Wherever you listen to podcasts.

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ch/id1443818572

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3HLRAzQJiplVcsv68Ce0W0?si=YgEBWrKZSfeGK8nnA11dBw

 

Follow the Podcast on IG: @chcast

 

Follow Amanda on IG: @itzmeamandalee

 

 

Gotham Writers: https://www.writingclasses.com/

 

Parents Magazine: https://www.parents.com/parents-magazine/

 

Meredith Corporation: https://www.meredith.com/national-media/brands

 

Check out Leli's Magical Stitches: https://vimeo.com/80441330

 

 

Articles by Amanda:

https://www.smilesforall.com/first-grade-first-love/

https://www.parents.com/baby/gear/sling/how-to-buy-a-backpack-carrier1/

https://www.parents.com/baby/gear/sling/14-baby-carriers/

 

Check out Elizabeth Acevedo's website: http://www.acevedowrites.com/

 

 

Some of the books referenced in this episode:

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Perfect-Mexican-Daughter/dp/1524700517/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7SGY6YEGY648&dchild=1&keywords=i%27m+not+your+perfect+mexican+daughter&qid=1592881345&sprefix=i%27m+not+your+per%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1

 

How Tia Lola Came to (Visit) Stay (The Tia Lola Stories): https://www.amazon.com/Lola-Came-Visit-Stay-Stories/dp/0440418704/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=tia+lola&qid=1592881392&sr=8-1

 

 

Fever 1793: https://www.amazon.com/Fever-1793-Laurie-Halse-Anderson/dp/0689848919/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Fever+1793&qid=1592881188&sr=8-1

 

Night: https://www.amazon.com/Night-Elie-Wiesel/dp/0374500010/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CF64KYF0BMZM&dchild=1&keywords=night+by+elie+wiesel&qid=1592883611&sprefix=night+by+%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1

 

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