
Empower Students Now
Claim This Podcastby Amanda Werner
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<p>Amanda has been a passionate full time classroom teacher for 16 years. She’s worked in a wide range of educational settings teaching students grades 3rd-8th. Amanda worked for a Title I, charter, magnet, and National Blue Ribbon school and now she homeschools her twice exceptional daughter.No matter what type of school or grade she’s taught, engaging and empowering students has always been at the forefront of her work as an educator and teacher author.Amanda understands that helping students find their voice is core to being an effective teacher and social justice advocate.Even with a teacher willing to listen, there are many barriers that exist and hinder movement towards more equitable schools. Amanda has experienced first hand the many problems that exist in K-12 education. Listening to students is only the first step on a long road ahead. Amanda’s website, courses, lesson resources, and podcast are dedicated to supporting teachers and students in this important work for change.</p>
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Recent Episodes

July 5, 2026
Co-Regulation for Real Families: What Works, What Doesn't, and What I Learned the Hard Way
Host Amanda Werner shares practical insights on co-regulation for neurodivergent families, emphasizing self-regulation as the foundation for effective support.

June 27, 2026
I'm a Meditation Teacher Who Still Eats Doritos When She's Stressed: Nervous System Regulation for Real Life
You can't regulate a classroom from a dysregulated nervous system. And you can't regulate a nervous system you don't understand. In Part 1 of a three-part series on the Empower Students Now podcast, host Amanda Werner — a certified meditation teacher, 16-year classroom veteran, and AuDHD educator — breaks down what the nervous system actually is, what dysregulation looks and feels like, and what you can do about it right now, this summer, before the next school year begins. This isn't a polis...

June 20, 2026
I Moved to Uruguay: A Teacher's Honest First Month as an American Expat
Host Amanda Werner shares her raw, unfiltered first month as an American expat teacher in Uruguay, detailing the challenges of navigating a new country and language.
146 total episodes available with 13 transcripts
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- What is Empower Students Now?
<p>Amanda has been a passionate full time classroom teacher for 16 years. She’s worked in a wide range of educational settings teaching students grades 3rd-8th. Amanda worked for a Title I, charter, magnet, and National Blue Ribbon school and now she homeschools her twice exceptional daughter.No matter what type of school or grade she’s taught, engaging and empowering students has always been at the forefront of her work as an educator and teacher author.Amanda understands that helping students find their voice is core to being an effective teacher and social justice advocate.Even with a teacher willing to listen, there are many barriers that exist and hinder movement towards more equitable schools. Amanda has experienced first hand the many problems that exist in K-12 education. Listening to students is only the first step on a long road ahead. Amanda’s website, courses, lesson resources, and podcast are dedicated to supporting teachers and students in this important work for change.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
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