A Couple of Teachers Podcast is hosted by two elementary school teachers who just happen to be married. Becky and Danny Sha teach in Southern Oregon, and while they may have different approaches to teaching, they complement each other nicely. Their different teaching styles make for interesting conversation as they discuss current events, best practices, and share stories from their teaching adventures. Despite their differences, one thing they can agree on is that students are always at the center of their work. New Episodes Every Sunday.
In this episode of a Couple of Teachers Podcast Danny and Becky discuss their favorite activities to do during the first week of school. They also discuss how they build community in the classroom starting on day one, how they introduce rules, routines and procedures and what they believe are the most important thing to plan for during those first few days of the school year.
Becky’s Blog: https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation (https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach (https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach)
Becky’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU (https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU)
Danny’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSha3 (https://twitter.com/DSha3)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/)
21 Aug 2022
Episode 10: Making the Most of In-Service Week
In this episode of a Couple of Teachers Podcast Becky and Danny discuss strategies for making the most of inservice week. They first compare what inservice week looks like at their different districts, then share ways they make the most out of professional development, team meetings and prep for the first week.
Becky’s Blog: https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation (https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach (https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach)
Becky’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU (https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU)
Danny’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSha3 (https://twitter.com/DSha3)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/)
5 Jun 2022
Episode 9: The Joy of Summer
In this episode, Becky and Danny discuss summer break and why it’s necessary. The two share their strategies for recovering and recharging over summer. They discuss year round school, side hustles, favorite summer activities and tips for living your best summer life as a teacher.
Becky’s Blog: https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation (https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach (https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach)
Becky’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU (https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU)
Danny’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSha3 (https://twitter.com/DSha3)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/)
5 Jun 2022
Episode 8: Summer School
In this episode, Becky and Danny talk about all things summer school. The two share their summer school experiences as teachers and students. They discuss the benefits of summer school, how summer school has changed over the years, and what a summer school experience looks like in their districts.
Becky’s Blog: https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation (https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach (https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach)
Becky’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU (https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU)
Danny’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSha3 (https://twitter.com/DSha3)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/)
15 May 2022
Episode 7: Switching Grade Levels
In this episode, Becky and Danny discuss switching grade levels. The two share their stories, and provide tips for preparing to switch grade levels if that is your plan for next school year. They discuss the pros and cons of moving grade levels and working on a new team and examine the ways previous experience can inform teaching practices in the future, no matter what the grade level.
Becky’s Blog: https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation (https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach (https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach)
Becky’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU (https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU)
Danny’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSha3 (https://twitter.com/DSha3)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/)
1 May 2022
Episode 6: Maximizing Time
In this episode, Becky and Danny discuss time suckers; tasks teachers must do that take more time than someone might expect. They then look at ways time is used inefficiently and activities and events that wouldn’t be considered focused learning time, but are important for building a strong community and making school fun. After discussing time suckers, they discuss strategies to use prep time efficiently, how to save time grading and planning, and reasons to embrace the fun community building activities that strengthen the school community and culture.
Becky’s Blog: https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation (https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach (https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach)
Becky’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU (https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU)
Danny’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSha3 (https://twitter.com/DSha3)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/)
24 Apr 2022
Episode 5: Tips and Tricks to Rock Your Interview
In this episode, Becky and Danny explore aspects of applying and interviewing for a teaching position. Share their own stories of going through the interview and hiring process for various teaching positions, the two discuss lessons they’ve learned, suggestions for developing a portfolio, job fair recommendations, hiring committee perspectives, and tips to help you rock your interview process and make a good impression.
Becky’s Blog: https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation (https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach (https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach)
Becky’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU (https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU)
Danny’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSha3 (https://twitter.com/DSha3)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/)
17 Apr 2022
Episode 4: End of Year Activities and Events
In this episode, Becky and Danny share the special events and activities they facilitate to celebrate the end of the school year. Discussing Field Day, Air Band, Fun Day, Recognition, Teach the Teacher, Messy Science, Themed Days, School Parades and Last Day Assemblies, the two share ideas that make the end of the school year extra special for both students and teachers.
Becky’s Blog: https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation (https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach (https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach)
Becky’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU (https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU)
Danny’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSha3 (https://twitter.com/DSha3)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/)
10 Apr 2022
Episode 3: Outdoor Ed
In this episode, Becky and Danny discuss their experiences leading Outdoor Education Field Trips. Starting with their different Outdoor Education planning and preparation experiences, the two discuss the benefits of Outdoor Education, field trip activities, follow up projects, overcoming obstacles and tips and tricks for planning and leading rich Outdoor Education field trips.
Get in Touch:
Becky's Blog - Redhead Education (https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation)
A Couple of Teachers Twitter (https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach)
Becky's Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU)
Danny's Twitter (https://twitter.com/DSha3)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/)
3 Apr 2022
Episode 2: Tech Integration
In this episode, Becky and Danny explore technology integration. Discussing everything from digital citizenship, to philosophies of technology integration, to digital platforms and projects ideas that enhance student learning experiences, the two share their best practices for technology integration in the elementary classroom.
Episode Resources:
Digital Citizenship Project (https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation/post/the-need-for-meaningful-digital-citizenship-lessons)
3 Great Tools from Flippity (https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation/post/3-great-tools-from-flippity-to-liven-up-a-lesson)
Get in Touch:
Becky's Blog - Redhead Education (https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation)
A Couple of Teachers Twitter (https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach)
Becky's Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU)
Danny's Twitter (https://twitter.com/DSha3)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/)
Mentioned in this Episode:
Programs & Apps for Engagement: Flipgrid, Canva, Book Creator, Flippity, Pear Deck, Nearpod, Clips, Kahoot, Gimkit, Booklit, Clips, Swift Playgrounds, Tynker, Sphero EDU
Tech Tools: Sphero, Ozobot, Makey Makey Programs for Security: Insight, Securely
27 Mar 2022
Episode 1: Classroom Community & Culture
In this episode, Becky and Danny discuss their approaches to creating a positive and healthy classroom community and culture. Starting with the first day of school, the two share ideas for community building activities, establishing routines, procedures, rules and norms, navigating community disruptions and the importance of meaningful connection.
Episode Resources:
Build a Board Game: A Project For the First Week of School (https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation/post/build-a-board-game-an-activity-for-the-first-week-of-school)
Becky's Essential 20: Character Building in the Elementary Classroom (https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation/post/the-essential-20)
Get in Touch:
Becky's Blog - Redhead Education (https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation)
A Couple of Teachers Twitter (https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach)
Becky's Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU)
Danny's Twitter (https://twitter.com/DSha3)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/)
Referred To In This Episode:
Tisha Richmond’s Favorite Things Playdough Activity (https://www.tisharichmond.com/playdough.html )
Ron Clark’s Essential 55 ( https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Award-Winning-Educators-Discovering-Successful/dp/0786888164)
25 Mar 2022
Welcome to A Couple of Teachers Podcast
Welcome to a Couple of Teachers Podcast with Becky and Danny Sha. In this episode we introduce ourselves as a couple of teachers who just happen to be married. We share a little about us and how we became teachers and describe what you can expect in future episodes.
Get in Touch:
Becky's Blog - Redhead Education (https://beckyvanduker7.wixsite.com/redheadeducation)
A Couple of Teachers Twitter (https://twitter.com/ACoupleofTeach)
Becky's Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedheadEDU)
Danny's Twitter (https://twitter.com/DSha3)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofteacherspod/)
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