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Listen Online | 5/2/2008
Reflections of a First-Year Teacher (7:18)
Features Nancy Feigenbaum, intereviewed by April Tibbles, NMSA director of publications. Nancy, a successful reporter for 14 years and a first-year teacher at age 41, shares her experiences in her first year of teaching. This show discusses her book, More Than I Ever Imagined: A First-Year Teacher's Discoveries. Resources: | | |
Listen Online | 4/21/2008
Organizing for Success (24:53)
Features Debbie Silver, middle level educator and consultant, talking with Jack Berckemeyer, NMSA assistant executive director. Debbie and Jack offer ideas and concrete suggestions to help the new teacher organize for success. Resources: | | |
Listen Online | 4/4/2008
Supporting the New Teacher (21:44)
Features Dave Shepard, a former middle level principal, talking with Jack Berckemeyer, NMSA assistant executive director. Dave and Jack talk about identifying a good teaching candidate, and offer advice to the new teacher about first steps in classroom management and student motivation. Resources: | | |
Listen Online | 3/14/2008
The War Against Bullying (16:57)
Features Charlene Giannetti and Margaret Sagarese, interviewed by April Tibbles, NMSA director of publications. Charlene and Margaret are recognized experts on young adolescent behavior. This episode discusses the publication Keep Cliques and Bullies from Invading Your School, and provides useful information on dealing with this issue. Resources: | | |
Listen Online | 2/22/2008
The School and Family Connection (21:07)
Features Judith Baenen, middle level professor and educator, talking with Jack Berckemeyer, NMSA assistant executive director. Judith and Jack talk about building relationships with parents and families, pre-service course work, supporting new teachers, and maintaining a sense of humor. Resources: | | |
Listen Online | 2/8/2008
On Being a New Teacher (20:25)
Features Nick Toombs, a second year teacher in Denver, CO, talking with Jack Berckemeyer, NMSA assistant executive director. Nick shares some of his experiences as a new teacher and talks about the preparation necessary for the first interview and the difference between his first and second years of teaching. Resources: | | |
Listen Online | 1/25/2008
Book Study for Staff Development (10:57)
Features Gail Heinemeyer, former middle school principal, talking with NMSA directors Jack Berckemeyer and Mary Henton. The conversation focuses on the advantages of staff participation in a book study on This We Believe: Successful Schools for Young Adolescents. Gail also offers advice to leverage data for student achievement. Resources: | | |
Listen Online | 12/21/2007
Expressions from the Middle (12:29)
Features winning student podcasts from the 2007-2008 edition of Expressions from the Middle. Expressions from the Middle is an online feature of Month of the Young Adolescent that celebrates young adolescents by showcasing student creative projects from around the world. Resources: | | |
Listen Online | 9/28/2007
The Bright Middle Schooler (13:13)
Features Carol Ann Tomlinson, interviewed by April Tibbles, NMSA director of publications. Carol is a recognized expert on gifted and talented students, meeting the needs of all students, and differentiated learning. This show discusses Carol's recent book Smart in the Middle Grades: Classrooms That Work for Bright Middle Schoolers. Carol offers some insights about working with high ability and high potential students. Resources: | | |
Listen Online | 8/16/2007
Successful Advisory Programs (9:23)
Features Sue Thompson and John Niska, interviewed by April Tibbles, NMSA director of publications. Together they discuss NMSA's newest professional development kit, Launching a Successful Advisory Program. The show highlights the importance of authentic advocacy and advisory programs, while John and Sue share their experiences. Resources: | | | | | | |
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