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Coffee Stained EDU Podcast

Coffee Stained EDU Podcast

by Geneva Rodriguez

How To Self-Improvement

Season 3

Tenure Portfolio Part 3- Professionalism

Episode 3 concludes our Tenure portfolio series with the 3rd component of the Teacher decision-making framework-Professionalism.

Tenure Portfolio Part 2-Student learning and instructional practices

Episode 2 tackles both the student learning and instructional practices domain of the tenure decision-making framework.

Tenure portfolio Part 1- Introduction to teacher tenure requirements

This series will discuss how to put together your NYC Teacher Tenure Binder. Episode 1 gives you a summary of what to expect and goes over the tenure decision-making framework.

Season 2

Tackling the Danielson Rubric: 4e

Listen to learn all about domain 4- Growing and developing professionally as an educator.

Tackling the Danielson Rubric: 3b, 3c, 3d

Episode 3 dives into Domain 3-Instruction which covers, using questioning and discussion techniques, engaging students in learning, and using assessment In instruction. Learn strategies to engage students in discussions and how to implement assessments.

Tackling the Danielson Rubric: 2a & 2d

"Tackling the Danielson Rubric". In each episode, we will address 1 of the 4 domains of the Danielson Rubric, a framework of teaching components used to rate educator instructional practices, classroom environment and so much more! Episode 2- Tackles Domain 2: Component 2a and 2d: 2a-Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport 2d- Managing student behavior

Tackling the Danielson Rubric: 1a & 1e

Coffee Stained EDU Podcast has a new Series called "Tackling the Danielson Rubric". In each episode, we will address 1 of the 4 domains of the Danielson Rubric, a framework of teaching components used to rate educator instructional practices, classroom environment and so much more! Episode 1- Tackles Domain 1a and 1e- Designing coherent instruction and demonstrating knowledge of the content and pedagogy.

Season 1

The Co-Teaching "First Date": Setting Norms Before Day One

What do co-teachers need to align on before students walk through the door, from roles and discipline to workload, grading, and showing up as equal instructional leaders? Because strong co-teaching doesn’t start with the students, it starts with the partnership.

Functional vs. "Pinterest-Perfect": Designing Inclusive and Calming Spaces

Skip the "Pinterest-perfect" pressure! Overly cluttered walls and bright decor can trigger sensory overload for neurodivergent learners. Building on Ep. 50 & 51, this episode breaks down how to design a calm, accessible classroom on a budget. Learn how to optimize traffic flow, set up low-cost re-regulation zones, and save wall space for co-created student work instead of store-bought posters.

Off the Screen, Into the Halls: Using AI to Clear Your Desk

As a school leader, your most impactful moments don’t happen behind a computer screen; they happen in classrooms, hallways, and cafeteria chats. But how do you find the time to actually be present when administrative tasks are piling up? In this episode, we dive into how artificial intelligence can become your ultimate assistant. I’m sharing exactly how I leverage AI in my daily routine; from mapping out complex school event schedules and framing observation reports, to doing quick gut-checks on email tone to ensure total professionalism. Discover how to let AI handle the heavy lifting of administrative busywork so you can reclaim your day, leave the desk behind, and show up for your students and staff when they need you most

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