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The Butterfly Broadcast38. Laura Rizzo: Creating Community & A LegacyMeet Laura, a crafty mama living in Massachusetts whom is the creator of the instagram resource page @_thethingsiwishyouknew. As if being pregnant during COVID wasn't stressful enough, Laura was met with more anxiety at 31 weeks when she sensed reduced fetal movement. Take a listen to learn how social media became a source of solace for her after losing Nico and then having a subsequent miscarriage.
Instagram: @_thethingsiwishyouknew2023-12-0746 min
Teaching from Beyond the Desk with Laura DeMarsEP11: Understanding You--Being Okay with ChangeThere’s a saying that says, “Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.” What are those moments? Do you have a few in mind already? When you have moments that stand out, they often align with elements that mean a lot to us. Documenting these moments can help you see your past in a different light.
In this episode, I will walk you through an exercise that will help you take stock of your life---what moments are defining moments that stand out, what accomplishments have you achiev...2021-05-3116 minTeaching from Beyond the Desk with Laura DeMarsEP10: Understanding You--Taking Stock of Your LifeThere’s a saying that says, “Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.” What are those moments? Do you have a few in mind already? When you have moments that stand out, they often align with elements that mean a lot to us. Documenting these moments can help you see your past in a different light.
In this episode, I will walk you through an exercise that will help you take stock of your life---what moments are defining moments that stand out, what accomplishments have you achiev...2021-05-3119 minTeaching from Beyond the Desk with Laura DeMarsEP9: Understanding You--Letting Go of Your "Ideal Self"“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” ~Coco Chanel. Being yourself, your authentic self seems like a simple concept. Just be you---but It’s not that easy. When looking at who you are there are many layers of your identity as a person. In fact, there is a branch of humanistic psychology--which studies the whole person and the uniqueness of each individual.
In this episode, we explore the foundation of humanistic psychology. We will learn about theories that are rooted in the understanding of self-actualization and the congruence of self-image and the ideal self. And discuss...2021-05-3115 minTeaching from Beyond the Desk with Laura DeMarsEP8: Understanding You--What Do You Want?What will be your legacy? Most of our time as humans that are busy, we are focused on what we can accomplish. What can we get done? Do you have a trophy case full of awards, a resume jam-packed full of experience and accomplishments? When was the last time you asked yourself, is this what I really want?
In this episode, we will talk about the question, “What do I want?”. We explore the mindset needed to focus on our own hopes, dreams, and desires, and examine the many reasons why we may be averse to focusing on o...2021-05-3113 minTeaching from Beyond the Desk with Laura DeMarsEP7: Understanding You--Your MosaicWe are all a mosaic of our experiences. Every life experience. Every hardship & every success. Every single interaction with another person. They all make up and are a part of your living mosaic. Every person is a mosaic of the people around them.
In this episode, we talk about the importance of looking back & recognizing your influences and how understanding your mosaic helps you better understand your behaviors, your responses, your identity at its core.
Have an idea or learned something new? Share with me at laura@teachingfrombeyondthedesk.com
or become part of...2021-05-3112 minTeaching from Beyond the Desk with Laura DeMarsEP6: Beyond the Teacher Identity--Interview with Laura HoyerIn this episode, you'll meet Laura Hoyer. You'll hear about her journey and how Laura went from being a trained teacher that had a difficult realization that anyone committed to a career would struggle with--wanting to change careers. Learn how Laura took this difficult learning, sat in the midst of teaching and learning all she could about ideal careers and the application process, and how to use her skills as a learner and educator to tap into her 'why'.
Connect with Laura Hoyer:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-hoyer/
The Right Fit...2021-05-1228 minTeaching from Beyond the Desk with Laura DeMarsEP4: Beyond the Teacher Identity--Committing to Life-Long LearningWe are all teachers. We are all learners. There are little moments where we learn, every single day. Whether it is a new skill, learning to be kinder to ourselves, or learning that there are things we haven’t learned yet. As humans, we learn every single day.
In this episode, we talk about life-long learning. What does it mean to be a life-long learner? I share ways others have used their learning to find inspiration & keep the commitment to yourself to be a life-long learner--every day.
Have an idea or learned something new? Sh...2021-04-2610 minTeaching from Beyond the Desk with Laura DeMarsEP3: Beyond the Teacher Identity--Your Goals & Setting New OnesWhat are your top three goals in life? Not in your profession, but in life. Having goals is essential to feeling fulfilled, being able to recognize success. You meet your goals when your skills, who you are as a person, and your passions are aligned--but only if you take action.
In this episode, we talk about how to take your goals from a dream to a reality, how to keep going when things don’t go the way you wanted or how to be okay with abandoning a goal and setting a different one.
Further Le...2021-04-2613 minTeaching from Beyond the Desk with Laura DeMarsEP2: Beyond the Teacher Identity--Finding Your PassionPassion. We all have it. The thing that keeps you going when you’re confronted with a challenge, what makes stress & struggle worth it. Any good leader knows that passion is the key to success. There’s a reason why passion is discussed so often. A reason why its the central theme to so many songs, movies, art pieces, and is a central theme across so many cultures.
But what happens when it’s not there?
Or when it fizzles or the passion that once brought light in your eyes isn’t there?
In this...2021-04-2611 minTeaching from Beyond the Desk with Laura DeMarsEP1: Beyond the Teacher Identity--Learning Who You AreHave you ever been asked the dreaded question, “Tell me about you?”
Whether it be when you’re meeting someone new for the first time, during a job interview, at a networking event, or a professional development event or conference.
In this episode, we will unpack that dreaded question---who are you? We will share the research behind Teacher Identity Theory, discuss strategies to help you reflect on who you are and how to strengthen your sense of self--beyond the identity of your profession. You are so much more than your job.
Further Learning:
2021-04-2617 minTeaching from Beyond the Desk with Laura DeMarsWhat is Teaching from Beyond the Desk?Welcome to my monthly podcast designed to share, reflect & grow together on the journey of being your authentic self. Whether you're a seasoned educator, passionate about learning, or looking to take the journey of growing together, we can all learn from each other. Each episode speaks to the journey of finding yourself and reflecting on how being authentically you can make you a better educator, a better friend, and a better human being. Teachers are so much more than the traditional teacher identity. Follow along and join the journey as we keep Teaching [and learning] from Beyond the Desk. 2021-04-1908 min
I Could Get Into ThisSupport Valentine Crush - ICGIT15Support Leah and the movie that she wrote: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/valentinecrush/valentine-crush
This is a special episode that replays a part of the interview that we had with Jamie Wede, the director fo Valentine Crush.
Funds from the Kickstarter will go to the soundtrack. Music Artists Mentioned that are on the soundtrack: Bruiser Queen, Kristen Ford, Fea, Fuzzy Machete, Bridge City Sinners, E-Turn
Check out the whole list of artists on the soundtrack:
Kristen Ford
Bruiser Queen
E-Turn
Fea
Bridge...2021-04-1451 min
Inside Friartown with Bob DriscollInside Friartown: Interview with Laura NagelHost Mike DeMars speaks Laura Nagel, a former member of the Friars' cross country and track teams, about she chose to attend Providence College (0:00-0:58), what she remembers from the day the Friars' won the 2013 NCAA Women's Cross Country National Championship. (0:59-1:50), her favorite memories from her time in Providence (1:51-2:28), what it was like to be coached by Ray Treacy (2:29-3:00), what she has been up to since leaving Friartown (3:01-4:07), keeping tabs on the Friars' cross country and track teams (4:08-4:31), her current competitive running status (4:32-4:56) and what he feels is the best part of being...2020-04-2406 min
Empowered TeachingHow Teachers Are Dealing With Covid-19 Personally And ProfessionallyToday's episode brings to you the stories of 15 educators all across America, who are sharing insights about how they and their districts are dealing with the Covid - 19 madness that no one was prepared for. Get to know how they are feeling, their concerns, worries, and what they are doing to still be able to serve their students from the distance during this critical times for all. Credits: Thank you so much to everyone who collaborated and donated their time and efforts to produce today's podcast. Rosa Casado @Educandoentremundos Denise Nikole @denise.nikole_ Laura DeMars ...2020-04-0354 min