The Aspiring Ed PodSquad Podcast - Season 2 Episode 18 with guests Jamie Wanko and Joe Vitale

The Aspiring Ed PodSquad Podcast - Season 2 Episode 20 with guest Nicholas Ferroni

This podcast is a resource, space for mentoring and advice for aspiring educators.This episode features guest, educator, host, and advocate.Topics include:Welcome to The Aspiring Ed PodSquad Podcast Live at TCNJThank-yous and shout-outsWelcome to our guest, Nicholas FerroniNicholas Ferroni introductionWhat lead you into the field of education?What inspired you to get involved in advocacy and sharing on social media as a teacher?Issues in our education system and their impact on teachingAdvice for Aspiring Educators who wants to advocate but fears pushbackWhen you started posting on social media as a teacher, did you work with your school administration?What do you want the American public better understood about the experience of educators?Things Aspiring Educators should be prepared for but haven't experienced yetEvery student needs someone at school they can turn to for supportPositive, memorable moments you've had at school with your studentsSomething you do in your classroom that you'd sell tickets toThe most important thing you learned from a cooperating teacher that you still value todayWhen entering a school community, observe colleagues' classes to better understand the environmentAdvice for Aspiring EducatorsThank you for watching, and special thanks to our guest, Nicholas FerroniSpecial thanks to TCNJNJ Aspiring Educators AssociationAs NJEA’s collegiate membership category, the NJ Aspiring Educators Association (NJAEA - formerly NJEA Preservice) is open to students enrolled in a New Jersey college or university pursuing a career in education and/or a public school district. NJAEA aims to enhance the pre-employment experience by providing access to benefits, professional learning opportunities, and a network of colleagues within NJEA.#podcast #2025 #newjersey #publiceducation #education #njea #AspiringEd #NJAEA #audible #newpodcastalert #newpodcast #learning #knowledge #njea #selfcare #education #Aspiringed #New Jersey

The Aspiring Ed PodSquad Podcast - Season 2 Episode 19 with guest Aryana Angel Jharia

This podcast is a resource, space for mentoring and advice for aspiring educators.This episode features guest, Aryana Angel Jharia, President of Aspiring Educators of Michigan President.Topics include:Aryana Angel Jharia is our guestAn experience or person that initially inspired you to enter the field of educationImportance of representation in curriculumHow should students better engage with and connect to literature?What inspired your passion for guiding students toward a spiritual approach to literature?The difference and overlap between religion and spiritualityAre other English teachers using this approach and has there been any pushback?Advice for educators interested in this approach but worried about accusations of indoctrinationHealing is connected to history, students, and the traits of white supremacy present in the classroomLongitudinal study tracking students to see if spiritual education boosts performanceHow do rest and self-care connect to healing, history, and students' well-being?Making time for self-care in your scheduleRecommended further reading about spirituality in education and books to use as classroom resourcesTaking a spiritual approach in the classroom creates equityThank you for watching, and special thanks to our guest, Aryana Angel JhariaNJ Aspiring Educators AssociationAs NJEA’s collegiate membership category, the NJ Aspiring Educators Association (NJAEA - formerly NJEA Preservice) is open to students enrolled in a New Jersey college or university pursuing a career in education and/or a public school district. NJAEA aims to enhance the pre-employment experience by providing access to benefits, professional learning opportunities, and a network of colleagues within NJEA.#podcast #2025 #newjersey #publiceducation #education #njea #AspiringEd #NJAEA #audible #newpodcastalert #newpodcast #learning #knowledge #njea #selfcare #education #Aspiringed #New Jersey

The Aspiring Ed PodSquad Podcast - Season 2 Episode 18 with guests Jamie Wanko and Joe Vitale

This podcast is a resource, space for mentoring and advice for aspiring educators.This episode features guests Jamie Wanko and Joe Vitale Co-Hosts of The Balancing Act Podcast.Topics include:An experience or person that initially inspired you to enter the field of educationBefore choosing education, was there a time you saw yourself in another field?There's no single path into education and you can have changes in your careerOver the years in the field, your biggest challenge and how you overcame itWhat advice would you give to ease the fears of future educators?Great teachers are flexible with whatever comes their wayWhat would you sell tickets to in your classroom?What is The Balancing Act Podcast?If you're ready to start a new project, don't be afraid to take the leapIf you could invite anyone as a guest on your show, who would it be?What advice would you give to an aspiring educator interested in media production?Please visit thebalancingactpod.com for part two of the conversationThank you for watching, and special thanks to our guests, Jamie Wanko and Joe VitaleCheck out the episode with Chelsea and Bianca over on The Balancing Act Podcast!  The conversation continues there about the state of teaching education today as well as the excitement that we have as we enter the classroom.  (you can change this to whatever you might want to say).Links to the episode can be found below.  Be sure to give the Balancing Act a follow!The Balancing Act website https://www.thebalancingactpod.com/Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-balancing-act/id1698768083Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4l3U0nLtjUjl0iuRTJ8yxN?si=6cc877e058264227Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@PodTheBalancingActTiktokThe Balancing Act PodcastInstagram@podthebalancingactNJ Aspiring Educators AssociationAs NJEA’s collegiate membership category, the NJ Aspiring Educators Association (NJAEA - formerly NJEA Preservice) is open to students enrolled in a New Jersey college or university pursuing a career in education and/or a public school district. NJAEA aims to enhance the pre-employment experience by providing access to benefits, professional learning opportunities, and a network of colleagues within NJEA.#podcast #2025 #newjersey #publiceducation #education #njea #AspiringEd #NJAEA #audible #newpodcastalert #newpodcast #learning #knowledge #njea #selfcare #education #Aspiringed #New Jersey

The Aspiring Ed PodSquad Podcast - Season 2 Episode 17 with guest Francine Pfeffer

This podcast is a resource, space for mentoring and advice for aspiring educators.This episode features guest Francine Pfeffer who is the NJEA Associate Director of Government Relations.Topics include:Francine Pfeffer is our guestAn experience as a history teacher or librarian that reminded you why you chose educationWhat's happening in politics that concerns Aspiring Educators?What past and current legislation affects Aspiring Educators?Ways Aspiring Educators can get involvedNJ Aspiring Educators AssociationAs NJEA’s collegiate membership category, the NJ Aspiring Educators Association (NJAEA - formerly NJEA Preservice) is open to students enrolled in a New Jersey college or university pursuing a career in education and/or a public school district. NJAEA aims to enhance the pre-employment experience by providing access to benefits, professional learning opportunities, and a network of colleagues within NJEA.#podcast #2025 #newjersey #publiceducation #education #njea #AspiringEd #NJAEA #audible #newpodcastalert #newpodcast #learning #knowledge #njea #selfcare #education #Aspiringed #New Jersey

The Aspiring Ed PodSquad Podcast - Season 2 Episode 16 with guest Matthew Yuro

This podcast is a resource, space for mentoring and advice for aspiring educators.This episode features guest Matthew Yuro, NJAEA Vice President and NEA Board of Director.Topics include:Matthew Yuro is our guestWhat made you want to pursue a career in education?How you first became involved with NJEA?Most impactful union experienceExplain your position and roles as an NEA Board Director, and what inspired you to pursue itExplain your lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C. alongside senators and legislatorsA good starting point and advice for someone interested in union involvementAfter graduating from TCNJ, what is your biggest aspiration or goal?Thank you for watching, and special thanks to our guest, Matthew YuroNJ Aspiring Educators AssociationAs NJEA’s collegiate membership category, the NJ Aspiring Educators Association (NJAEA - formerly NJEA Preservice) is open to students enrolled in a New Jersey college or university pursuing a career in education and/or a public school district. NJAEA aims to enhance the pre-employment experience by providing access to benefits, professional learning opportunities, and a network of colleagues within NJEA.#podcast #2025 #newjersey #publiceducation #education #njea #AspiringEd #NJAEA #audible #newpodcastalert #newpodcast #learning #knowledge #njea #selfcare #education #Aspiringed #nea#neaaspiringed#MatthewYuro