Episode #98: Dear Seasoned Teachers

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In this episode, Tanya and Carrie share advice and ideas geared towards "seasoned teachers," meaning teachers likely around year 4 or 5 and beyond.

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This article is helpful in explaining the various Developmental Stages of Teachers. Today's episode is aimed towards teachers in the Renewal and Maturity stages. If you are in the Survival or Consolidation stage, check out our Episode #97: Dear New Teachers.

For Renwal Teachers:
  • Establish your philosophy and don't be afraid to hold to your values.
  • Find your people. Join organizations, serve on the board of chapters and organizations that you are passionate about.
  • Get some training! If you can, complete your training and/or master's degree before starting a family.
  • Attend professional development on a larger level. Consider attending state, regional, and national conferences to meet people outside of your immediate area.
  • Hone your craft and start to offer mentorship to others. Remember to credit where credit is due by acknowledging the mentors and teachers who have taught you.
For Maturity Teachers:
  • Rejuvenate yourself. Continue to attend professional development, read, listen, and evolve as an educator.
  • Continue to incorporate new ideas and new repertoire and don't get stuck using the same lesson plans and rep every year. Be ok with letting go of old practices and musical literature that no longer work or have the potential to cause harm, especially to marginalized populations.
  • Share your expertise and experience. Present at conferences or offer professional development to your colleagues. Offer to be a mentor teacher to new teachers in your area, or be a cooperating teacher for a student teacher.
  • Find your work/life balance and preserve it, especially as your personal life and family life gets busier. You've earned the right to say no to extra responsibilities and requests that do not rejuvenate you.
More Resources for Rejuvenation for Renewal and Maturity stage teachers:



Know Better, Do Better

Tanya reminds us of the importance of considering the prominence of holiday-themed activities and repertoire in the music room. How are you striving to ensure your classroom is inclusive and honors the diverse traditions and beliefs that exist in your school community? Especially consider how Halloween costumes can be triggering for people whose cultures get turned in to costumes. 

Work Smarter, Not Harder

Carrie recommends the app iDoceo for record keeping (aka grade book) and for class lists and seating charts. It is well worth the cost and makes the task of data collection much easier.

Coda

Tanya has been enjoying the show Ted Lasso.
Carrie has been enjoying the show The Crown.


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