Emotionally Invested
On this week's episode Alyssa and Andre unpack some topics outside of the teaching the world. This is Teachers Like Us "After Hours". It's Real Teachers. Real Talk. Support the show
Mar 25, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Teachers Like Us
What does it mean to be educated for today's modern learner? With the rise in technology, is education a dying field? Are teachers necessary?Join middle school teachers Alyssa and Andre as they explore the ins and outs of today's education system through the lens of equity and social justice. Each episode will explore relevant topics in education from the perspective of two black teachers in an urban school setting.
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It's a New Day
Alyssa and Andre are in different variations of vacation mode for this episode. Tune in as they discuss the new mask mandates and Covid-19 restrictions that are being lifted when they return to school after March Break. Support the show
Mar 17, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Love is in the Air
Spring Break is approaching! However, this also means that Young Love Fever is in the air. Tune in to this weeks episode as Alyssa and Andre breakdown tips for teachers, students and parents as we all navigate the nuances of relationships. Support the show
Mar 10, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 9
When Relationships Are Not Enough
Alyssa and Andre are usually big advocates of building relationships with the students in your classroom and school. But, what happens when the student doesn't want to have relationship with you? Can a relationship be repaired after a student tries to physically fight you? Or tell stories about you? Tune in as they discuss the challenges that come with building student.-teacher relationships. Support the show
Mar 03, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 8
How Do You Deal with Teacher Burnout?
On this week's episode of Alyssa and Andre tackle one of the traumatic parts of teaching; teacher burnout. Make sure to answer our interactive question on the Instagram post that goes with this weeks lesson. Support the show
Feb 24, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Valentines and True Crimes Part 2
To wrap up episode 5, Alyssa and Andre get into some of the underlying issues that lead to the false fire alarms, fight clubs and broken bones at their school. Also in this episode, Andre and Alyssa discuss the benefits of bringing music and other forms of media into the classroom to improve the vibe of class and the learning experience of the students. Support the show
Feb 18, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Valentines and True Crimes
On this week's episode of Teachers Like Us, Alyssa and Andre discuss the shock waves that are felt as a school transitions from one administration to another. Tune in as they unpack the many ways students try to test the limits and how investigations in a middle school are resolved. Support the show
Feb 10, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 5
They Came For My OCT Number
The Freedom Convoy Protest has been at the centre of news coverage in Canada as truckers protest against COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Some how, a rightful protest has given some the confidence to fly confederate flags, wear red M.C.G.A. hats and engage in other overtly racist activity. Tune in as Alyssa and Andre unpack the issues that arise when you call out racism on social media. Support the show
Feb 03, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 4
It's Giving Nuance
On this episode of Teachers Like Us, Alyssa and Andre voice their dilemma of being teacher, parent and colleague to the teachers of their children. Curriculum delivery, building positive student relationships and all the grey areas in between are challenging areas all teachers face; but that's what WE get paid to do. Support the show
Jan 27, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 3
High School Exams are Cancelled!?
On this episode of Teachers Like Us, Alyssa and Andre are back recording in the classroom. Join them as they unpack the news on high school exams being cancelled due to another pandemic school year. They also get into interview tips for teachers and the cancellation of the EQAO standardized test for grade 9 students. Support the show
Jan 20, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 2
We're Still On Your Team Teachers
After (another) long hiatus, Andre and Alyssa are back with a new season of Teachers Like Us! Tune in as they discuss their new positions, reshaping the culture around "being in trouble" as a student and why they are so excited to be back in the school building after another pandemic school shutdown. Support the show
Jan 13, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Who's Ready for September?
Alyssa and Andre have been given a boost of energy and are amped as they await the 2021 school year. Find out why on this episode of Teachers Like Us. Support the show
May 06, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Why Report Cards?...Just Why?!
On this episode of T.L.U Alyssa and Andre share their thoughts on what the report card means in a pandemic; it means nothing (*Spoiler*). They also discuss their COVID-19 vaccine experiences. Support the show
Apr 29, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Accountability
On this episode of T.L.U Alyssa and Andre confront the mental health challenges that come as teachers enter the final weeks of the school year. They also provide a teacher's perspective on the Derek Chauvin verdict. It's real teachers, real talk! Support the show
Apr 22, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 10
BIG VACC's ENERGY
Alyssa and Andre have reunited! On this episode the duo discusses mix messaging from the government about the safety of schools in Ontario, along with providing their perspective on the news that teachers are now eligible for Covid-19 vaccination. Support the show
Apr 15, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 9
So Live Events are Prohibited Now?
Andre continues to hold down the fort with another update on how this PANthagorean theorem is effecting the lives of teachers, students, parents and big production live events. Support the show
Apr 08, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Covid Still Being Covid
Now 1 year since the podcast's first hiatus, Andre explains why the podcast has been on break AGAIN + A special guest gives the real insight into how Covid precautions are impacting the school environment. Support the show
Apr 01, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Why Are Our Stories The Same?
Alyssa and Andre highlight the final workshops in the "Looking Back to Move Forward" BHM Series put on by the Peel District School Board featuring Ginella Massa, Jully Black and Kayla Grey. Support the show
Feb 25, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 6
I Quit! A Message From Your Online Teachers
Alyssa and Andre discuss a sentiment expressed by online teachers across the world during this quarantine teaching experience; Why am I teaching when all the things I love about being a teacher are no longer happening? Support the show
Feb 18, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Culture is Excellence
Coming off of the hype of another amazing workshop from the "Looking Back to Move Forward" series put on by the Peel District School Board, Alyssa and Andre discuss the importance of displaying excellence in the aspects of culture that some may tokenize. Support the show
Feb 11, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Looking Back to Move Forward
Alyssa and Andre share the struggle of having "heavy" conversations around anti-black racism with family members and highlight the "Looking Back to Move Forward" Series being put on by the Peel District School Board. Support the show
Feb 04, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 3
The MLK Colouring Pages are Back!
Alyssa and Andre discuss the struggle of teaching the importance of Canadian Black History when American Black History seems to be the only history recognized during Black History Month. Support the show
Jan 28, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We're Back...Online?
After a long hiatus Alyssa and Andre are back with a new season of TLU. Where have they been? Who's pregnant? How is this pandemic effecting teaching? All these questions and more get answered on the first episode of 2021. Tune in! Support the show
Jan 21, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 1
All Quarantines Must Come to an End
With schools in Ontario reopening, Alyssa and Andre wrap up season 2 of the Teachers Like Us Podcast. A season completely done while social distancing. Support the show
Aug 26, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Say My Name
Alyssa and Andre rehash the argument about French being taught in school and discuss how all teachers have a cultural responsibility to learn how to say the names of their students even if their "[their] tongue only speaks colonizer". Support the show
Aug 19, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 10
TeacherGram
Alyssa and Andre share tips on how to start a #teachergram account. Support the show
Aug 13, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 9
So We're Going Back
Alyssa and Andre breakdown the Ontario Government's official "plans" for schools to reopen in September. Support the show
Aug 06, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Quarantine Homework
Why would homework be apart of anyone's conditions for parole? Alyssa and Andre share their views on homework and it's importance in education. Support the show
Jul 29, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Yah Let's Just Cancel French
Alyssa and Andre unpack the Ontario government's "plan" to reopen schools during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Support the show
Jul 23, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Me Miss with Your Positivity
Alyssa and Andre break down Cancel Culture and how empty apologies do not change the negative impact that certain celebrities and companies have had on the Black Community with their careless actions. Support the show
Jul 03, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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