Explore every episode of the podcast Year One
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| The Parent Connection | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:13:19 | |
What do you do when you have kids screaming inappropriate words at each other? For Jenna, involving school staff isn’t enough, so she decides to turn to the most vital part of a student's support system for help—their parents. In this episode, she discovers that these relationships have more of an impact on her students' success and well-being than she originally thought. Will she be able to build a connection that helps her students and corrects some of the behavior issues in her class?
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| On Your Best Behavior | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:17:05 | |
So your classroom has rules and routines (they’re on giant posters – you can’t miss ‘em.) But what happens when your students start to test boundaries? Miss Jenna MacNulty shares her experience dealing with unexpected behavior challenges, like a student hiding under an umbrella behind a bookshelf for 35 minutes. Hear Jenna’s thoughts on balancing discipline with compassion and trying to find a long-term solution. Will she be able to maintain control of her classroom? Or will her administration need to get involved? Resources:
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| I’d Like to Speak With the Classroom Manager | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:13:55 | |
What does it take to get 26 third-graders into a classroom routine? Miss Jenna MacNulty quickly finds out it’s easier said than done. One of the huge challenges teachers face is setting the stage for successful learning with effective classroom management and clear expectations. As she begins to set her own strategies by trial and error, Jenna does her best to cater to her students’ needs while aligning with the school’s mission. From lining up in the hallway to handling transitions, we get a glimpse into Jenna’s frustrations and determination to find what works for her students. Resources:
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| Class Is in Session | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:12:17 | |
Walking into school that first morning, Miss Jenna MacNulty knows she has prepared as much as she can. She’s met some of her students, double-checked her to-do list, and yet, she can’t help but feel anxious as the first bell nears. She’s been preparing for this day her whole life—but is it everything she hoped it would be? In this episode, we explore the excitement and challenges of Jenna’s first day in the classroom. From getting-to-know-you games to making sure all 26 students make their buses, experience all the emotional highs and lows that make Jenna’s first day an unforgettable start to her teaching career. Resources:
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| Jenna’s First Open House | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:16:01 | |
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| Meet Miss MacNulty | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:20:39 | |
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| This is Year One | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:02:51 | |
Every school year, thousands of new teachers enter their classrooms for the first time. And by the end of the year, many of these educators consider a new career path. In the midst of a nationwide teacher shortage, will these new teachers just become another statistic? Meet Miss Jenna MacNulty, a first-year teacher in a bustling third-grade classroom. This year, she’s putting all her education and training into practice, and it’s not easy. Jenna has never envisioned herself being anything else other than a teacher. But will her passion for education shine through despite the trials she faces? Will Jenna return to teach for a second year? This is Year One, a podcast from Carnegie Learning that follows one teacher’s exhilarating, challenging, and eye-opening journey of teaching for the first time. Join us as we follow Jenna’s journey. | |||