Learning and Living with Liz

After hard weeks or times of struggle, we give up on our goals. In this episode, I talk about how I rest and refocus after those times to keep moving forward with my goals. And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

Check out the blog post here!I'm back with a few tips for all the reading needed when you are in grad school.  It's been a hot second since I recorded, and I hope these tips are helpful! And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

In this episode, the tables are slightly turned when my daughter interviews me! We get silly and have lots of fun talking to one another. And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

Do you reflect monthly, quarterly, or at the end of the school year? In this episode, I discuss the three questions I use to reflect and make changes to bring more joy to my job! Related PostsWhy Every Professional Needs a Work Journal (And How to Start One Today)Questions to Ask to Reflect And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

Join me as I talk with my sister, Heather, about how we went from sisters to friends and all the mistakes we made in communication. From learning how to listen to the other vent without fixing it to becoming moms, we chat about all of it. And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

Welcome to the most chaotic and joyful interview, I have done! Del is my 4-year-old nephew and, like most kids, loves dinosaurs. However, Del has extensive knowledge that needs to be shared with the world, and his little sister Lucy shows up for support. I hope this interview brings you as much joy as it brought me. Special guest appearances by Del and Lucy's Mommy and Daddy, Heather (my sister), and Gabe (my brother-in-law).And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

The podcast name changed, but that's not the only change! I'm changing directions in life and am excited to have a creative outlet to share these changes! Welcome to Season 3!Check out the post!And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

This experiment has been interesting, to say the least. It’s difficult often to look at what you are doing and commit to making changes. We often get comfortable with the habits we create and don’t realize how they are actually not setting us up for success.Make sure to check out the other episodes in this series! Related Post:  https://lizevansnbct.com/2022/05/18/reflections/And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

Making change is a personal and often difficult thing. It’s scary! However, in the spirit of my experiment, I’m doing it.Make sure to listen to weeks one and two!Related Blog PostAnd as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

I’m on week two of this experiment that I’ve created for myself, so I am journaling and considering what to change this week.Last week, I appreciated the pause. To be honest, between being sick and getting medical treatment, I was toast. It sounds strange, but permitting myself to pause was good. I felt rested and keenly aware of where I lacked or had too much of.Related post: Considering What to ChangeAnd as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

A bonus episode! Today, I talk about the leak and how to discuss it in a student-focused, curriculum-aligned way. Related PostJesus and John WayneAnd as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

Check out the blog post here!As we enter the busy season, why is it important to pause? In this episode, I talk about why, even in the busiest of times, we need to pause. And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

How do you teach civil discourse? What are some strategies? What happens if it goes off the rails? No fear, Nichelle and Joe are here! Listen to our conversation as these two authors and social studies unicorns discuss how they are helping move civil discourse forward!Preorder the book here!@madisonteacher and @msnikki_p on Twitterjoeschmidtsocialstudies.comSign up for the newsletterRequest PD supportAnd as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

I have spoken at great lengths about not comparing yourself to others, but I have noticed it happening more and more as the pandemic/crisis teaching continues and teachers are burnt out. Teachers are struggling as their plates get fuller and support wains.Although I only taught for a quarter of the pandemic, I taught during the great recession, budget cuts, and a school board takeover that had teachers fleeing the district I was in. I’ve been stretched so thin that I broke. I discuss tips for dealing with overwhelm and what to focus on when you are short on time.There are lots of little tips and tricks to help you through stressful times in all of this. However, we are in different times, so ask yourself one question when it’s all too much.Join me as I discuss this question.Related postAnd as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

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Stories are how we make sense of the world. Stories are how we build empathy. In this episode, I talk to Daniel Lewer, the 2020 Hawaii History Teacher of the Year, about using stories to create an overarching narrative and connect students to history. History For HumansYouTube PageGilder Lehrman SeminarsAnd as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

Sharing my experience changing jobs, both within and outside education. It was inspired by a tweet that Dwayne Reed sent out last April about celebrating people who choose to leave teaching. Share your experiences!Related post: Tips to Consider When You Want To Leave The ClassroomAnd as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

Want to take argumentative writing to the next level with your students without having to spend hours grading? Try teaching argumentative essays throughout the week! In this episode, I talk about how to move through the week. Check out my posts on argumentative essay writing!Argumentative Writing PostsAnd as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

Season 2 is here! Thank you for the support! New season starts February 10th!And as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest

What does it mean to be an expert in your classroom? I am joined by Brit Bingold, Instructional Specialist, as we discuss being an expert by tapping into what you have within you as an educator. Pssst, this is a good review of National Board Core Proposition #1!Short bio: Brit is an instructional specialist who aspires to inspire every day; she loves learning new research-based instructional strategies to share with teachers. She also is a wife, mother of two kids and two dogs, and has two chronic illnesses. As a former high school English teacher, she loves to write when she can on her blog, thebitsofbrit.com. She also enjoys binge-watching with her favorite shows being Call the Midwife, Outlander, and The West Wing. How to Avoid Teacher Burnout and the Comparison Trap- Learning Unlocked with Brit BingoldFlexible Seating Post- The Bits of BritMore from Brit @thebitsofbritAnd as always, check out the blog and connect with me on my socials!InstagramLinked InFacebookPinterest