The Ruth and Scott Podcast

The Ruth and Scott Podcast

di Ruth Jefferson and Dr. Scott Gostchock
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Mentorship and Education: Realities, Support, and Representation
As an educator, your experience is marked by several realities, including: 1 in 8 roles being currently unfulfilled, making the most of limited resources, burnout resulting from the overarching teacher shortage, and a lack of support. In this episode of The Ruth and Scott Podcast, Ruth and Scott explore these challenges and more, diving into the numbers and what's behind them. Also explored in this episode are: the changes in education that have happened since and as a result of COVID-19, factors contributing to teachers leaving the field of education, lower numbers of educators entering the field, and the transformational keys of mentorship and representation. Additional Reads and Resources Dive deeper into the importance of mentorship with this read from The Ruth and Scott Podcast Blog.
5Rs, 4 Pillars, and This Transformational Key to Change Your Life and Community
Is your life in balance? If what you do is out of alignment with who you are, the chances are...probably not. But things don't have to stay that way. Join Ruth Jefferson and Dr. Scott Gostchock now for this episode of The Ruth and Scott Podcast. Together, we'll talk about the 5 Rs, the four pillars of work-life balance, and other principles that will help you take back your personal sense of agency and approach life from a greater place of strength, even as you face the challenges of your personal and professional settings. In this episode, Ruth and Scott also talk about immigration and society, and how you, as an educator, can step in as more of an integrated part of your community in the face of the challenges of today's world. What you do matters. Who you are matters more. And, you are not alone in your desire to walk with your students in the social, emotional, and also the academic spheres of their lives. Looking for more reads and resources to help you on your journey? Unlock this read from The Ruth and Scott Podcast Blog by clicking here. Interested in a topic you want Ruth and Scott to talk about on an upcoming episode of the podcast? Email us at admin@podcast.votmg.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
The Journey to Reconciliation and Reengagement
Reconciliation starts with the needs both for safety and for relationships to be made whole. In this episode of The Ruth and Scott Podcast, Ruth Jefferson and Dr. Scott Gostchock talk about reconciliation, what’s needed to achieve this in relationships, and how burnout can affect this. Can relationships be made whole? Join us for the conversation. Related Reading https://podcast.votmg.org/blog/3-breathing-exercises-to-help-with-emotional-regulation/ Sign up for The Ruth and Scott Podcast Newsletter: https://podcast.votmg.org/?ff_landing=29
Is Technology Widening the Gap? The Thing About AI and the Relationships We're Building
Meaningful relationships transform moments, including moments spent engaging with technologies like AI. Ruth Jefferson and Dr. Scott Gostchock talk about this and more in this episode. Race, tech, mentorship, ethics, and more. This is one of those listens perfect for your commute. Listen now!