Belly Up to the Blackboard

Belly Up to the Blackboard

by Chris Mund & Breannah Suntken

Education Relationships

Episode 21: Awkward and Embarrassing Things Teacher Situations

Today we discussed awkward situations that teachers can find themselves in at school and out in the "real world".

Episode 20: A Sped Teacher, Instructional Coach, and Middle School Teacher Walk Into an Empty Band Room...an Interview with John Crippen

We had the privilege to talk to another one of our former teachers and coaches, John Crippen. He was able to provide great insight in how he, and education in general, has changed throughout his career.

Episode 19: Coaching to Leadership, an Interview w/ John Elkin

Today we sit down and interview our former coach and teacher, John Elkin. We share memories and stories from the past, and John will share lessons he has learned throughout his career in education.

Episode 18: To Coast or Toast... the Holiday Homestretch

In this episode we talk about how we start back up after Thanksgiving Break and prepare for the homestretch to Christmas Break and the end of the semester.

Episode 17: The Thanksgiving Tornado

Today we check in to see how it's going after `12 weeks of school. We also share stories of dealing with parents our first few years of teaching and provide some tips and tricks for how new teachers can deal with aggressive parents.

Episode 16: Interview with Ryan Pelkey

Today I had the chance to interview Ryan Pelkey, Author of "The Boy Who Lost His Ears: A kind of true story" and administrator from Virginia. We talked about his background, authoring his book, and what advice he has for young teachers.

Episode 15: The Emotional Toll of Teaching

In this episode we interview fellow teacher, Breannah Suntken to discuss her first year at her new school and in a new teaching position. She provides some great advice to new teachers and we had great time talking to her!

Episode 14: Money-Saving Tips & Tricks for Teachers

Today Justin and I discuss how we save money and where we like to purchase supplies for our classroom and talk about different sites that teachers can use for donations or grants to help supply their classroom.

Episode 13: Best Fictional Teachers

Justin is back in town and today we discuss our Top 5 fictional teachers in movies and tv. Let us know who makes your top 5!

Episode 12: Today We Give Thanks

Justin is back! (For now). In today's episode we discuss what we are thankful for in teaching and what the profession has given us. We also talk about teaching between Thanksgiving and Christmas Breaks; good things, or really bad things can happen!

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