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In this episode, Kim recaps her own experience working as a substitute teacher, shares her tips for successful subbing, and strategies for how to build relationships early on in the class to support student autonomy, and ultimately, student engagement! Substitute teaching can be really challenging - but it doesn't have to be! Don't forget to subscribe to get bi-weekly updates, and leave a review! Want more info? Check out thecontemporaryeducator.com or follow on Instagram @teach.emote.repeat.

If you are wanting to learn more about social emotional learning, how to level up your classroom management, and how to avoid your own burnout in the process, you will definitely want to listen to this interview with Miriam Campbell, founder of Skills for Connection! Miriam is an expert in social emotional learning, and takes a teacher-centered approach on how to improve the overall well-being in your classrooms! This is 45 minutes of solid gold you won't want to miss!  Want to find Miriam's free resources or sign up for training? Visit her here: skillsforconnection.com  Want a copy of Miriam's book? https://www.amazon.com/Bubble-Double-Visualizing-Social-Connection/dp/1517440009/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8  or to connect on Facebook: facebook.com/skillsforconnection  You can also find her on TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Skills-For-Connection 

In this episode, Kim explains what attachment theory is and how it can complicate relationship building with students! Though it can be a mystery, why some students connect with us, and others do not, this episode unpacks 4 types of attachment, how to spot them, and how to support kids in that attachment style. If you want more, check out www.thecontemporaryeducator.com or find Kim on Instagram at www.instagram.com/teach.emote.repeat/ 

Wondering whether or not banning cell phones in class is the way to go? In this episode, Kim dives into the complexities of cell phone use, self-regulation, emotional regulation, and how to approach cell phone use in a trauma informed way! Want more info? Visit www.thecontemporaryeducator.com or find Kim on Instagram at www.instagram.com/teach.emote.repeat/ Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review!

In this episode, Kim dives into the complexities of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and how many of these coping strategies can be employed in your classroom to simplify your classroom management, and create an environment that supports learning. If you're eager to implement more mental health practices and mindfulness in your space, take a look at this episode! For more on CBT in the classroom, check out the related blog post on www.thecontemporaryeducator.com. Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review!

In this episode, Kim introduces the idea of Trauma Informed Practice for teachers! This episode is a bit different - you get a sneak peek access to the first module of the new trauma informed practice course coming soon thecontemporaryeducator.com or on Udemy! So what is Trauma informed practice and how can it help your class? Have a listen! Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review!  

In this episode, Kim dives into some of the more exciting adventures in alternative education. Having worked in both custody and addictions treatment, it's commonplace for folks to dehumanize the young people who end up in these rehabilitation programs. If you're looking for the humour, the fun, and the HUMAN, enjoy this episode, where Kim recants some of the more memorable experiences.  Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review!

If you're thinking of taking the next step in your educational journey and wanting to get a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology or school counseling, have a listen here! I'll review pros and cons to getting a masters in counseling, when you should pursue it, and when you might want to reconsider! There are a lot of options for counseling degrees out there, so above all, find the one that fits for YOU and your preferred method of therapeutic practice! Read more at www.thecontemporaryeducator.com or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/teach.emote.repeat/  Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review!

Eating disorders are pervasive and a growing epidemic in schools with young people ages 12-24. In this episode, I talk about the different forms of common eating disorder diagnoses, how to spot them in school, and how to create a supportive environment for students recovering from eating disorders. Find the episode helpful and want more? Stay tuned for the follow up blog post on thecontemporaryeducator.com Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review!

Theatre can be either the most supportive, nurturing, collaborative space, or it can be a hierarchy, riddled with insecurity, bullying, and cliques. In this episode, I review my process for bringing students into the decision making process and how I narrow down my choices from an endless stream of amazing shows to a select 5! This method helps to create a feeling of equality and "buy-in" from students that keep them committed year after year! It also emphasizes the importance of production and tech students, so it's not all about your actors and the sense of overall community is the focus! Want more on this after? Check out the blogs at thecontemporaryeducator.com!

What is collective trauma and how do we help our students move forward while we've experienced the same thing? In this episode, Kim reviews what collective trauma is, the different ways we experience trauma, and how we can also collectively heal. Subscribe to the blog for weekly updates at thecontemporaryeducator.com!  Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review!

Wondering about next educational steps in advancing your career in teaching? Or any career, for that matter? Don't choose a degree solely for the initials after your name - truly consider what excites you, and make it work for anything you want to do! The key to lifelong learning is getting excited about something! Consider the strategies outlined in this episode when making a decision on furthering your education, and how these decisions can be modelled to create lifelong learners from your own students or children! Subscribe to the blog for weekly updates at thecontemporaryeducator.com! Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review!

Episode 13 dives into the tricks I use to keep musical feeling supportive and nurturing - even during the sometimes disheartening casting process! Subscribe to the blog for weekly updates at thecontemporaryeducator.com!

In this episode, Kim unpacks the three most common mental health diagnoses students face, and encourages you to take a look at the positive traits that come with someone fitting a mental health diagnosis. Subscribe to the blog for weekly updates at thecontemporaryeducator.com!

In Episode 11, Kim talks all thing "boundaries"! How to tell a breach of boundaries, and how to establish clear and safe boundaries as both a professional and a compassionate human! Subscribe to the blog for weekly updates at thecontemporaryeducator.com! 

In this episode, Kim interview former theatre student, James, for valuable insight into theatre education! Subscribe to the blog for weekly updates at thecontemporaryeducator.com! 

Resistance is a powerful act of regaining lost power and control. Our students experience this all the time! If you want to know more about trauma informed practice and how to honour your student's acts of resistance, this podcast will cover just that! Subscribe to the blog for weekly updates at thecontemporaryeducator.com! 

Ever wonder WHY students behave the way they do in the classroom? In this episode, Kim dives into a few of the common "challenging" behaviours teachers see in their classes, addresses some possible reasons why a student exhibits these behaviours, and provides some tips on how to support students through the behaviour! Subscribe to the blog for weekly updates at thecontemporaryeducator.com! 

If you're already using mindfulness in your classroom, that's amazing! This podcast will help you level up your mindful classroom game, and ensure that you're not blindly following the buzz words of being "mindful" or "social-emotional learning"! If you're looking for deeper meaning and how to meaningfully employ mindful strategies, Kim will talk you through your best approach, and why just including some mindful strategies is not enough to make a mindful classroom! Subscribe to the blog for weekly updates at thecontemporaryeducator.com! 

Josh from Mr. Goodie Grammar (https://www.mrgoodiegrammar.com/) joins Kim to talk about the differences between public and private education and the pros and cons of each! With a focus on mental health in schools and the resources available, Kim and Josh give you everything you need to know about the two sectors! Though this is a longer episode, it's worth it to get to the end! It's a super fun conversation and they cover a ton of ground! Subscribe to the blog for weekly updates at thecontemporaryeducator.com!   Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review!