Chalk and Coffee

About Chalk and Coffee

Welcome to Chalk and Coffee, the podcast for teachers, early career educators, and parents who are passionate about creating a thriving environment for children. Join host Shana Roberts—an experienced educator, parent, and author—as she explores the vital roles of teachers and parents in shaping young lives. Through insightful interviews with professionals, parents, and authors, you’ll gain valuable perspectives, effective teaching strategies, and innovative approaches to support children through life’s challenges. This podcast also features regular episodes tailored specifically for early career teachers. Shana is deeply passionate about supporting new educators as they navigate the early stages of their teaching journey. These episodes offer practical advice, real-world insights, and encouragement to help you thrive in the classroom. Whether you’re an experienced teacher looking for fresh inspiration, a parent seeking guidance, or an early career educator eager for support, Chalk and Coffee provides the tools and connections to empower you. Join us today—your next cup of inspiration is just a listen away!

Publisher

Shana Roberts

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Sept 2024

Latest episode

23 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jul 2026

   Chatting with Bec Walraven

   I’m joined by Bec Walraven to talk about her writing journey and life inspirations behind them. Get in touch with a Bec Instagram Stay Connected Please find all the information below to stay in the loop and join the Nurture Connect Play Community! Visit my ⁠website⁠ Find me on ⁠Instagram⁠ Find me on ⁠Facebook⁠ Feature as a Guest If you're interested in being a guest o the podcast, I'd love to hear from you. Please fill out the expression of interest form. I look forward to connecting with you. Until next time, take care.

2. 

   26 Nov 2025

   Collaboration and Working as a Team to Support Students with Kurtis Hewston

   Kurtis Hewston of Jigsaw Learning discusses how educators, leaders, and parents build collaborative teams that support children in this interview.

3. 

   24 Sept 2025

   Mindfulness and Being Mindful: A Chat with Nimisha Kantharia

   Surgeon and mindfulness teacher Nimisha Kantharia discusses emotional intelligence and mindfulness, explaining how parents can model emotional regulation for their children in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Chalk and Coffee

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kurtis Hewston
• Nimisha Kantharia
• Leisa Fail
• Atara Parkinson LMFT
• Sabrina Trobak

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

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Quality

45

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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