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The Teacher HotlineEp 73. How Can We Build Connections With Students from Challenging Communities? Ft. Lucy BlackSend us a textHappy New Year everyone!We are actually going to kick off 2025 with one last episode before bringing the season to a close! I'm actually getting married in March, so I plan on focusing on planning this wedding and getting to the March Break with work! So this will be the last episode for a while. On todays final episode, we talk about how we can build strong connections with students in for challenging communities. So today we have Lucy Black a former high school business and English teacher and r...2025-01-0646 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 72. What Are Other Career Options for Teachers? Ft. Larry TomiyamaSend us a textHey folks! I'm on a plane to England/Germany with my students right now but that doesn't mean we can't pump out another episode before 2024 ends!I've had a bunch of people recently talk about switching careers and looking for new jobs. Today we bring in education consultant Larry Tomiyama. Larry spent 32 year in the Calgary Catholic School District as a Principal and Supervisor and former social science and physed teacher. He is a part time Sessional Professor at St. Marys University in Calgary working in the Department of Education. Larry...2024-12-0249 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 71. How Can We Support our Multilingual Learners in the Classroom? Ft. Katherine HamiltonSend us a textHave you ever wondered how we can better support our multilingual learners in the classroom? What if we could create a more inclusive environment where every student, regardless of their language background, could thrive? How would that impact their engagement and academic success?Today I bring in: Education Specialist and Advocate from Ensemble, Katherine Hamilton. Katherine has extensive experience in supporting multilingual students and has been a pivotal figure in developing strategies to enhance their learning experiences. With a wealth of knowledge in educational practices and cultural responsiveness, Katherine shares invaluable...2024-11-0441 min
The Onesimus CollectiveEpisode 23:The Book of James Part 3Show Description:
In this episode, there is a narration loosely based on James chapter 2 with an unexpected ending. Since James chapter 2 is important, I also addressed the controversies circling James's and Paul’s respective theologies. I have attempted, at some length, to explain that both men come to the same conclusion concerning faith, works, and service to Jesus Christ.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Barton, Stephen C. “Sanctification and Oneness in 1 Corinthians with Implications for the Case of ‘Mixed Marriages’ (1 Corinthians 7.12-16).” New Testament Studies; Cambridge 63, no. 1 (January 2017): 38–55. Accessed Sep...2024-10-231h 07
The Onesimus CollectiveEpisode 23:The Book of James Part 3Show Description: In this episode, there is a narration loosely based on James chapter 2 with an unexpected ending. Since James chapter 2 is important, I also addressed the controversies circling James's and Paul’s respective theologies. I have attempted, at some length, to explain that both men come to the same conclusion concerning faith, works, and service to Jesus Christ. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Barton, Stephen C. “Sanctification and Oneness in 1 Corinthians with Implications for the Case of ‘Mixed Marriages’ (1 Corinthians 7.12-16).” New Testament Studies; Cambridge 63, no. 1 (January 2017): 38–55. Accessed September 9, 2018. http://search.proquest.com/docview/1848674334/abstract/DFE76B51848547AFPQ/1. Bryant, Robert A. “Romans 1...2024-10-231h 07
The Teacher HotlineEp 70. Why Do Teachers Leave the Classroom? Ft. Tyler BoyleSend us a textToday we got a hot episode that was recorded back in June! It's about teacher burnout and why teachers are leaving the profession! Kind of a bummer way to start the school year, but I thought it was a good conversation to have so we don't burn out. Maybe we can prep ourselves and have a better understanding heading into the school why teachers have left the classroom in prior years.Today we bring in Tyler Boyle, an Acclaimed TedX Speaker, Educational Consultant, and Award Winning Teacher. Tyler was in the...2024-10-0751 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 69. What is on the Mandatory Financial Literacy Test? Ft. Gary RabbiorSend us a textWelcome back to another school year teachers!To kick off the school year, I wanted to talk about the upcoming mandatory Financial Literacy test that high schoolers need to past to get their diploma! Hey, I'm all for it! But what in the world is on it? We all have so many questions, so today we bring in Gary Rabbior, President of the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education. Gary has lead the foundation since 1981. He has developed school curriculum for a number of provinces and written a wide variety of resources...2024-09-0343 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 68. What is it Like to Teach at the College Level? Ft. Mikayla LechanceSend us a textReady to unlock the secrets of teaching at the college level? Join us for a fun conversation with Mikayla Lachance, a communications professor from Northern College, who shares her journey to becoming an accomplished college educator. Discover what it takes to thrive in this rewarding profession as she discusses the qualifications needed for various programs and sheds light on the differences between teaching at the college, university, and high school levels.Ever wondered what the daily life of a full-time college professor looks like? Mikayla gives us an insider’s view, fr...2024-08-0643 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 67. Have I Made a Difference as a Teacher? Ft. Sam DemmaSend us a textCongrats Teachers! Summer time baby! Kick back, relax, and pour yourself a glass of wine. Party time!I know the school year is a marathon and July can be a time of reflection for some teachers on how the year went. A popular question is "have I made a difference?"Today I bring in Sam Demma, a best selling author, and one of the most in demand keynote speakers in the education sector. His work and interviews have been featured in The Globe & Mail, CBC, and CTV. He has...2024-07-0246 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 66. Should I Send My Child to French Immersion School? Ft. Lucie-Maude & AlizaSend us a textBonjour!Has anyone ever thought about sending their kids to French Immersion? Maybe you have but don't know where to start. What are the benefits of French Immersion? Are there any drawbacks? To answer all of these questions, we have two French Immersion teachers: Lucie -Maude and Aliza from Ontario and Alberta to talk about French Immersion education. We talk about:Is there an admission process? Do my children need to know french before hand?What are the benefits of being bilingual?Does French Immersion hurt a...2024-06-0349 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 65. Should Schools Start Classes Later? Ft. Dr. Greg WellsSend us a textI'm a night owl and would love to start work at 11am if possible! Im sure your students wouldn't mind as well! Have you ever thought about what school would look like if we started classes later? Would students be more engaged? Would there be less lates? Would students be more awake and excited for school? Today I bring in: Physiologist, Scientist, and CEO of Wells Performance, Dr. Greg Wells. Currently Dr. Well's serves as a scientist at Hospital for Sick Children. He has 60 papers published in scientific journals and the a...2024-05-0649 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 64. How Do We Stop Bullying in Schools? Ft. Alain PelletierSend us a textBullying has been around since the beginning of time. No one's been able to crack the code on how to stop and prevent bullying from happening across schools in the country. In fact, bullying has now evolved with the introduction of social media in the past decade. So what can educators and schools do?!So today we bring in Alain Pelletier, a anti-bullying youth speaker. Alain has spoken to over 750 schools, and has spoken at over 1200 conferences on the subject of bullying. Today we talk aboutt:How do we properly...2024-04-0849 min
The Teacher HotlineEp. 63 What is it Like to Teach in a University Classroom? Ft. Emma GirouxSend us a textWe're back baby! Season 3! Here we go. We are now going to go to a monthly format. Life is crazy, so we'll try this new format and see how it goes. We kick things off by revisiting my old stomping grounds at Western University. Have you ever thought about transitioning to teaching at the university/college level?! You should highly consider it! I highly recommend it! I had the best time of my life teaching at Western University back in the day. I even got my own office! Today, I...2024-03-0445 min
Behind The Frames Podcast#11 Ronald Hae - Standup Comedy, Teaching, Teachers HotlineWelcome to the podcast, this is a podcast where we have conversations about creativity, content, and entrepreneurship. Today we are joined by Ronald Hae, Ronald is a high school teacher at Appleby College, standup comic and a podcast host of the Teachers Hotline.
In today’s episode, we talked about the story of how Ronald started the Teachers Hotline podcast when Covid-19 hit, we talked about teaching and making career decisions, and we talked about standup comics. Welcome to my conversation with Ronald Hae.
“I don’t know how I would have figured out without actually doing it”
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Back to the BalconyRush Hour (1998)Guest Ronald Hae sees Rush Hour as more comedy than drama. Phil leans towards the suspense. Jimmy leans towards end of life therapy if he ever has to watch it again. 2023-12-0147 min
StocktonAfterClassIsraeli-Palestinian Conflict. 1973 October War. The Fiftieth Anniversary. Egypt, Syria, and Israel. (Also the US and USSR)Send us a text1973 October War, 50th anniversary October 6. October 6, 2023 is the 50th anniversary of the 1973 October War. This war lasted three long weeks and took the great powers (the US and the USSR) to the brink of nuclear war. It also cleared the sinuses, so to speak. Nixon and Kissinger realized that unless there was progress in working out some kind of resolution of the 1967 war, the US was going to get dragged into a major war. Let me clarify the term “The Year of Decision.” My lecture got a bit distrac...2023-10-061h 04
The Teacher HotlineEp 62. What Type of Conversations do Guidance Counselors Have with Students? Ft. Sam LaytonSend us a textHaving tough conversations with students is all part of the job. Teachers can have conversations ranging from grades all the way to mental health. But what about the guidance counselors?! They face a lot of tough conversations behind closed doors that teachers don't see. So in todays episode we want to explore those conversations and how to have them! So today I bring in Sam Layton, a Guidance Counselor that’s works in the private School system. Before going into Guidance, Sam taught subjects ranging from English, Drama, Music, Phy-sed, and ESL...2023-06-2633 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 61. What Qualifications Do I Need to Teach in a Teacher Education Program? Ft. Dr. Liz CoulsonSend us a textHave you ever thought about teaching at a university? Have you ever thought about teaching in a teacher education program? We'll you'll want to tune in to this weeks episode! Today I bring in Liz Coulson, an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of The Education Studies program in the Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). For over a decade, Dr. Coulson was an instructor and secondary practicum coordinator in the Bachelor of Education and Master of Teaching Programs at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE).2023-06-1240 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 60. What Does a High School Principal Actually Do? (Public) Ft. John MarinelliSend us a textBuilding off last weeks episode, we are going to dive deep into the jobs of our school leaders. This week we are taking a look at the High School Principals role.After all my years in education, I still have no idea what the heck these people do! Are they just shaking hands and kissing babies? Who knows! Today I bring in John Marinelli, Principal of St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School in London, Ontario. John has been a Principal for 6 years. Previous to this role, he was a Vice Principal for 7 y...2023-05-2943 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 59. University of Toronto - OISE (Masters of Teaching): Is this Program Right for Me? Ft. Ava SkuseSend us a textHey incoming teacher candidates! This episode is for you!If you are planning to apply to different teacher education programs and not sure which one you should go to, you'll want to check out this episode. On today's episode, we check out University of Toronto - Ontario of Institute of Education (OISE) Master of Teaching program (not Masters of Education! There is a difference!) We bring in my current student teacher Ava Skuse. Ava is a first year student at OISE and gives us a bit of insight into the program. W...2023-05-1535 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 58. What are the Responsibilities of a Public High School Vice Principal? Ft. Candace HouseSend us a textHave you ever thought about going into school leadership? Perhaps a High School Vice Principal is opening up and you have your eyes on it? Do you have any idea what the job entails?Well, look not further and listen to this episode! Today I bring in Candace House, Vice Principal at Waterloo Region District School. Candace has been in this role for 5.5 years. Before this she was an English teacher and was department English Head in the TSDB for 7 years. Before this Candace had a long career in software development a...2023-05-0143 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 57. What Questions will the Panel Ask at My Elementary LTO Job Interview? Ft. Linda TailleferSend us a textOk folks, so this is a big one! If you got an Elementary LTO job interview coming up, you need to click this episode! Super juicy with all of the questions from the TDSB with a former VP panelist coaching you through some of the answers!Today we have Linda Taillefer, a Educational Consultant and retired elementary school Vice Principal in the Toronto District School Board. She has been a VP for nine years. Before going into a school leadership position, she was a French Immersion teacher for 19 years. Linda received...2023-04-1739 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 56. Should I Send My Children to Montessori School? Ft. Carolyn Reid & Rachel MarksSend us a textAfter all these years in education, I'm just finding out now what is a Montessori school! This entire time I thought it was some sort of Religious school. Wow, I was so wrong.If you're thinking about applying for a job at Montessori school or maybe even sending your kids to a Montessori school, you'll want to check out this episode!Today we bring on Carolyn Reid and Rachel Marks, both Academic Heads at Toronto Montessori School in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Rachel has been at TMS for 25 years now a...2023-04-0335 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 55. What is it Like to Work at a Boarding School? Ft. Andrew McNivenSend us a textImagine living with students and then waking up the next day and teaching those same students. This happens everyday at all boarding schools and its the norm! I work at a boarding school, and its a different beast. I don't work directly in boarding, but I know a few people that do. Today I bring in Andrew McNiven, a Business Teacher from Ridley College in St. Catharines, Ontario. Andrew has worked at Ridley for 12 years and works with the student boarders at the school as Head of House on campus and...2023-03-2042 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 54. I Wish I Knew in School: What is it Like to be a Doctor? Ft. Dr. Andrew LimSend us a textAs a kid growing up in an Asian household, the dream for my parents was for their children to become a doctor. My brother helped my parents achieve that dream. I failed miserably. I couldn't even make it out of grade 10 chemistry! So many students and parents want to become doctors, but in reality have no idea what the job entails! Are people just chasing the title of "doctor" for prestige? Are they misinformed by what television shows them? This episode dives into the realities of becoming a doctor...2023-03-0635 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 53. What is it Like to be a Public School Guidance Counsellor Ft. Adrienne ToltonSend us a textEver think about making a career change as a teacher into the world of guidance? Look no further! So today I bring in Adrienne Tolton, a guidance counsellor from Garth Webb Secondary School in the Halton District School Board. Adrienne has been a guidance counsellor for four years. Before guidance, she was a teacher 18 years teaching Math and Science in Ontario and Internationally. She got her B.Ed from OISE at the University of Toronto.Today we talk about:What qualifications and training do you need to become a...2023-02-2035 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 52. What Does HR Look for in a Job Application & Interview? Ft. Majella HillsdonSend us a textEver wonder what the heck the folks in HR are looking for before submitting your resume? How can school boards possibly sift through all those resumes and pick the right candidate? Oh and once you get an interview, now you need to prep for that gauntlet! On todays episode, I hope to peek behind the curtain and help with the job application process. Today I chat with Majella Hillsdon, our Chief People Officer at Appleby College. Majella has been at Appleby for 17 years. In this episode we talk about:2023-02-0641 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 51. I Wish I Knew in School: What is it Like to be a Lawyer? Ft. Aaron BaerSend us a textToday I'm introducing a new segment in the show called "I Wish I Knew in School". Unfortunately, we are forced to begin choosing career paths at an early age. Media, family and friends can also paint an inaccurate depiction of certain career paths. So on this segment, I want to bring in seasoned professionals to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly truths of their profession to educate teachers and students to better prepare them for the future that lies ahead. We'll also talk to these professionals...2022-12-1237 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 50. What is it Like to Teach in the US? Ft. Melody McAllisterSend us a textEpisode 50 🎉I can't believe we are at the half century mark! It's wild this podcast is still going!To celebrate this milestone, I chat with Melody McAllister, Event & Community Marketing Specialist at none other....Spaces! Our proud sponsors! Melody worked as an elementary teacher for about 14 years in Garland Texas. She was recipient of the Garland NAACP Educator of the Year Award and author of a book called I’m Sorry Story, a children's book about taking responsibility for mistakes and making sincere apologiesOn this e...2022-11-2850 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 49. Can Comedy Get Me in Trouble as a Teacher? Ft. Ronen GeislerSend us a textSix years ago, I took a Stand Up Comedy class at Second City.Six years later, I somehow still have a job as a teacher! Hallelujah! 🙌To give back, I started a stand up comedy co-curricular for teenagers at our school. It's been running for four years, and we begin the course tomorrow! So what better way to have a teacher/comedian on the podcast this week?!This week I have Ronen Geisler, a teacher and comedian! Inside the classroom Ronen has been a teacher for 15 years and...2022-11-1430 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 48. What is the Process of Publishing Your Own Book? Ft. Rahel TesfaledetSend us a textHappy Halloween! 🎃Teachers, have you ever considered writing your own book? A novel, or perhaps a children book? Have you ever had that desire, but just have no idea where to start? Well you came to the right place!Today, I bring in Rahel Tesfaledet, author of Kinza's World Magical Travel Adventures! Besides being a published author, Rahel is also an elementary school teacher and has been teaching for 10 years. Her passion for travelling has allowed her to teach in school boards in South Korea, Japan, Kuwait, and the U.S...2022-10-3131 min
Educators Ignited: Proving What's Possible in Education38. Teaching CAN be your HappinessRonald Hae 2022-10-1627 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 47. What Does the Future of Education Look Like? Ft. Steve BrownSend us a textToday we have Steve Brown, CEO of Nelson Publishing in to chat with The Teacher Hotline. Steve has been in this role for almost 6 years. His career spans a diverse mix of industry and technology experience from multi-media entertainment, logistics services, automotive, and now to learning solutions. Since joining NELSON in September 2016, Steve has transformed the vision 107 year old company. He has reframed the organization's digital competency by instituting a technology department comprised of some the world's best and brightest talent based in Silicon Beach California.On this episode we chat...2022-09-2649 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 46. How Do I Survive as a First Year Teacher? Ft. Kelley PomisSend us a textWe are back at school baby! And we got an awesome episode lined up for ya to kick off the school year!Today we have Kelley Pomis, Director of Teacher Coaching and Development at Atlas Prep in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Kelley has been a teacher since 2002. She has taught at all levels from K-12 . As an expert in teacher development and leadership, she has shared her experience on the TedX stage. She is also the host of her own podcast called Teacher ReNewed. Kelley also recently launched h...2022-09-1237 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 45. How Can We Improve Student Financial Literacy? Ft. Aly HirjiSend us a textHoly smokes! Inflation is killing us! Gas is costing us a kidney, buying a bag of milk costs an arm and a leg, and in 5 years, I'll probably be living on the streets with these outrageous bills!Learning how to manage your money is one of the most important life skills. It starts at a young age. In this episode, I talk to Aly Hirji, a business teacher from Agincourt Collegiate from the Toronto District School Board. Aly has been teaching for 14 years teaching in various business courses, career studies and...2022-08-2233 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 44. How Can We Improve Student Digital Literacy? Ft. Rachelle Dene PothSend us a textLaptops, cell phones, social media, apps, didn't exists for many of us when we were in school. As teachers, many of us are still learning how to use all this new technology ourselves. As Spiderman Uncle Ben said..."with great power, comes great responsibility" . We need to make sure we educate our students in using all these amazing tools responsibly and for good in their education. How do we do that though?Today I bring in Rachelle Dene Poth, an educator, consultant, attorney and keynote speaker! Rachelle is a Spanish and...2022-08-0839 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 43. How Does Home Education Work? Ft. Chanucy ChildsSend us a textIt's summer! The kids are on holidays, and teachers are living their best life!But imagine if your kids did not go back to school....they were home schooled. What would that look like? How would that work?! Would it be pandemic learning all over again?If you're a parent or teacher and interested in home schooling, you might want to check out this episode. Today I chat with Chauncy Childs, co- founders of OWL Home Education Network. Chanucy has been a home educator for 25 years and home educated s...2022-07-2537 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 42. What Does Retirement Look Like for Teachers? Ft. Jim ConnollySend us a textTeachers, are you excited for retirement?! After the last two years, I think some of us are considering it a lot sooner than we initially planned! I'm only 10 years into the job, so I'm still a young buck! But it's never too soon to start thinking about retirement.Today I bring in Jim Connolly, a retired elementary school teacher from the Simcoe County District School Board. Jim was a teacher for 28 years before he hung up the cleats. Jim has now been retired for 9 years now! In retirement, he s...2022-07-1135 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 41. What Value Does the Ontario Teacher Federation Provide Teachers? Ft Chris CowleySend us a textUnions. Unions. Unions. You love them or you hate them! Teacher's unions have been front and centre in the news over the last few years. Even if you aren't a teacher, you know at the very least they exists. But other than sitting at the bargaining table, what other value does the Ontario Teacher's Federation provide teachers? So today, I bring in Chris Cowley, the 78th President of the Ontario's Teachers Federation. In his role as President, him and his organization is responsible for advocating for all 160,000 Ontario teachers at publicly f...2022-06-2745 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 40. What is The Best Way to Assess Student Learning? Ft. Damian CooperSend us a textIt's exam season everyone! During the pandemic, schools and teachers had to rethink and reimagine how to assess students. Traditional tests and exams were difficult to do online. Now we are out of the assessments, a lot of teachers (including myself) are reverting back to old ways.In this episode, I wanted to explore what are the best way to assess students learning. Today I bring in assessment expert, Damian Cooper. Previous to this career, Damian was a High School teacher teaching English, Spec. Ed, and Drama. He has specialized in...2022-06-1340 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 39. What Do Student Teachers Want in An Associate Teacher? Ft. Matt ColaliloSend us a textLast season I did an episode interviewing my Associate Teacher, Paul Kralik. I asked him questions about how to give feedback, managing a student teacher, and his overall approach.This term, I am managing my first teacher! I thought the best way to learn is to ask him what he's looking for! We decided to make it into a podcast episode to figure out what he's looking for in his practice experience and how I can facilitate that. On this episode I have Matthew Colalillo, or as the kids in my...2022-05-3036 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 38. What is the Value in Advanced Placement Courses? Ft Carlos HelenoSend us a textDo any teachers listening teach Advance Placement courses? Has anyone ever taken these courses? I've seen these courses being offered when I was a student at my high school. The school I currently work at also offers these courses...not going to lie...I have no idea what value these courses provide! All I know is they are harder and they are supposed to offer you university credits...I think...So I want to get to the bottom of this. So today, I bring in someone who has a deep understanding...2022-05-0934 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 37. What are the Responsibilities of a Middle School Vice Principal? Ft. Tim CaveySend us a textHello! Welcome back to Season 2 of The Teacher Hotline! 🙌We are back! I can't believe we are doing this again. But believe it baby! On our first episode back, we're coming at ya hot with an awesome episode with Tim Cavey, a Middle School VP at Vancouver Christian School. He is also the host of the #1 EduPodcast in Canada, called Teachers on Fire!On this episode, we talk about what are some of his responsibilities as a Vice Principal at...2022-04-2531 min
Morning Cup of Murder - Year ThreeThe Controversial Murder of Hae Min Lee - January 13 2022 - Todays True CrimeJanuary 13th: Hae Min Lee Disappeared (1999)
We live in a world where true crime podcasts are plentiful. But, that was not always the case. Before there were hundreds to choose from, there were only a select few who paved the way for, not just other podcasters, but, in some instances, for legal cases to get the second look they deserved. On January 13th 1999 a young woman tragically disappeared and, depending on who you believe, her killer is securely behind bars. A man who, according to some, deserves a second chance at a new trial.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M...2022-01-1314 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 36. Season 1 Wrap Up - Thank you!Send us a textThank you to everyone who has been supporting the Teacher Hotline podcast! It has been an incredible ride over the last several months!This podcast was built out of boredom during the lockdown, and has now turned into something much bigger. The podcast was recently listed as the #6 Teacher Education Podcast in Canada. Thats all because of you! Thank you too...Colleagues/Teachers/Parents/Students - Thank you for listening. Thank you for subscribing. Thank you for following. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for supporting. t...2021-12-1310 min
Hello! How are you todayHello! How are you Today with Comedian & Teacher Ronald HaeGood morning, afternoon, and night and welcome to another edition of the podcast "Hello! How are you Today?" this week I speak to the very talented comedian Ronald Hae. We talk about getting started in comedy, confidence, teaching and much, much more. Ron also hosts his own podcast called "the Teacher Hotline" where teacher, students whomever and whatever can call in and ask a teacher a question. It's a great listen and that I highly recommend.
The Teacher Hotline Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/25aLzUnHdkuwaaz26Nar9K?si=d4cff144ae92494f
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The Teacher HotlineEp 35. What is it Like to Work at an All Girls School? Ft. Sarah LeaperSend us a textA few weeks ago I asked my guest Alan Chan, what is it like to work at an all boys school? Naturally, that lead me to ask, what is it like to work at an all girls school?So today I got to speak to Sarah Leaper, a middle school teacher at St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School! I wanted to know:👧 What are the different all girls school out there in Ontario?👧 What kind of girls would benefit from learning in an all girls environment? 👧Whats the big differ...2021-12-0633 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 34. What Is It Like To Be An Associate Teacher? Ft. Paul KralikSend us a textThis year I was lucky enough to train a student teacher and have my first experience in being an Associate Teacher. Teaching a student teacher is definitely a lot different than teaching your students! So it made me think, what makes a great Associate Teacher?This week, I brought in my Associate Teacher, Mr. Paul Kralik. Paul trained me back in March of 2012 at Northern Secondary. Paul has been a teacher for 15 years, and in the span has trained 20 student teachers! He currently works at Northern Secondary, teaching grade 9 Business, Accounting...2021-11-2934 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 33. How Can We Teach Students How to Learn? Ft. Eric JansenSend us a textUgh! Sometimes, it can be so frustrating to teach students because all they care about is the grade! All of this focus on the grade puts on blinders and they miss the journey. Is it possible to teach students 'how to learn'? How we can we teach students how to be resilient when they face adversity or rejection? How can teachers package up their lessons in a way that make it easier for students to learn?Today I bring on Eric Janssen, an Entrepreneur and faculty member at the Ivey Business S...2021-11-2236 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 32. Parents Perspective: What Makes a Great Teacher? Ft. Jen and Steve LatimerSend us a textWith parents-teacher interviews around the corner, I thought it was fitting to do a remix of our pilot episode "What Makes a Great Teacher from a Students Perspective?" Today I chat with Jennifer and Steve Latimer, proud parents of four children: Abby, Blake, Jack, and Sadie. Abby and Blake both currently attend Western University. Abby is currently in her third year attending the Ivey Business School, while Blake is in his second year at Western also studying business at Huron College. Jack is currently in grade 11, and I have the pleasure of...2021-11-1532 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 31. What is it Like to Teach Abroad? Ft. Renee FaubertSend us a textThe world is slowly starting to open up. Wouldn't it be nice to travel the world and make some money at the same time?Teaching abroad is a popular option for teachers looking to see the world, experience new culture and make some cash while doing it. If you ever wondered what it was like to teach abroad this is the episode for you!Today I chat with Renee Faubert, a Guidance and Learning Resource Teacher and Former Arts teacher at Canadian International School in Vietnam. Renee has been...2021-11-0834 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 30. What is it Like to Drive a School Bus? Ft Max RossSend us a textI know this sounds silly....but have you ever thought what it would be like to drive a school bus?! As teachers, we are so focused in the classroom! But we need bus drivers to get the kids to the school safely and on time! Today my guest is Max Ross, a former bus driver for Attridge Bus Company and Appleby College. Max is a stand up comedian from Toronto Ontario. Outside of his comedy career, Max served in the Canadian Armed Forces as an Airborne Infantry soldier. His previous career pat...2021-11-0132 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 29. Sports Psychology: How Can Coaches Improve Team Dynamics? Ft. Sean PoitrasSend us a textWelcome back to part two of our conversation with Sean! We continue our conversation around the topic of sports psychology and arming coaches with the knowledge and advice to help assist their athletes through this years academic year. Today I bring back my colleague and office mate Sean Poitras! Sean is a Social Science teacher at Appleby College and coaches the Varsity Boys Hockey team and Soccer team. Sean has dedicated his life and career to the study of psychology. He received his Bachelors degree in Sports and Exercise Psychology at L...2021-10-2530 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 28. How Can Coaches Alleviate Performance Anxiety in Sports? Ft. Sean PoitrasSend us a textIs choking in sports a real thing? Can athletes burn out? Do athletes face performance anxiety? If you are a coach and you've seen these affect your players, how can we help them? Many coaches do not have training in sports psychology, and find it difficult to help our athletes face their mental challenges. So what can coaches do?Today I bring on my colleague and office mate Sean Poitras! Sean is a Social Science teacher at Appleby College and coaches the Varsity Boys Hockey team and Soccer team. Sean has...2021-10-1829 min
The Teacher HotlineEp. 27. What is it Like to Work at an All Boys School? Ft. Alan ChanSend us a textMost of us grew up or have taught in a co-ed school. What would it be like though to teach at a single gendered school?Today I bring in an old friend, Alan Chan, an IB Economics and Math Teacher from Upper Canada College, one of the most prestigious all boys schools in Toronto. Alan has been working at UCC for eight years and outside of the classroom has been the Head Coach of the Varsity Boys Volleyball Team and U16 Badminton Team. He also served as Assistant Coach...2021-10-0440 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 26. Western vs. Queens: Which Teacher Ed. Program is For Me? Ft. Niki Boytchuk-Hale and Miles DukeSend us a textIt is September! That means future teachers are beginning to think about if they want to start the journey of becoming a teacher! So lets' take a few episodes to review some of the Teacher Education programs available to us in Ontario.Today I bring in two guests: Niki Boytchuk-Hale and Miles Duke. Niki is a concurrent education, entering her third year at Queens University. At the same time she is completing her bachelors in fine arts with a minor in Indigenous Studies and Certificate in Law. As for her practicum...2021-09-2735 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 25. Part 2: How Can We Stop Grade Inflation? Ft. Fraser GrantSend us a textWe are back for part two of our conversation with Mr. Fraser Grant, the new Head of School and Deputy Principal of Appleby College. Mr. Grant has been working at Appleby College for 27 years and counting. Over the years, he served primarily as an Economics Teacher but also served in various leadership roles such as the Senior School Director, Assistant House Director, and was as the schools Assistant Head of Academic for the last 12 years. Fraser has his M.Ed from Brock University and Masters in Economics from McMaster. But the tr...2021-09-2036 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 24. Part 1: How Can We Stop Grade Inflation? Ft. Fraser GrantSend us a textIs an 80% average in 2021 worth the same as an 80% average back in 1990? I love teaching grade 12's....except when January comes around and university marks starts to get uploaded to universities. Grades are such a sensitive subject now. Programs are becoming more competitive, expectations are higher, and more students are applying than ever before. As a result, we have seen grades being inflated over the year. The question is, why is this happening? How did this happen? Is this sustainable? Today I bring in my new boss, AKA...2021-09-1331 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 23. What Makes a Great Coach? Ft. Lou CaffazoSend us a textSchool is around the corner, and that means sports is also back! All the players and coaches are excited to the courts and field this fall, which means coaches are starting to prepare for tryouts and practices. If you are new to coaching or looking to hear a fresh perspective on coaching, this episode is for you! Today, I bring in Lou Caffazo, the Athletic Director at Appleby College. Lou has been immersed in sports his entire life. Lou spent roughly 8 years playing in the CFL mostly as an of...2021-08-3034 min