Ep. 25 - From Student to Teacher: Inside Instructional Practices

Host Douggie Parrish debuts her first micro-episode, sitting down with three Instructional Practices students —Jaylynn, Aralyn, and Trinity—to explore what it’s like stepping into a teacher’s shoes.In this new STHS elective taught by Ms. Cardenas, students work as teacher assistants at other Wayside schools, gaining hands-on classroom experience with younger students. The trio shares their biggest surprises (spoiler: not laughing is harder than it looks), memorable moments from the book fair, and unexpected classroom incidents that test their poker faces.They discuss the challenges of patience and time management, the importance of genuine engagement with students, and offer valuable advice for anyone considering education: make sure it’s your passion, not just a paycheck.Tune in for an honest, humorous look at the realities of teaching through the eyes of students discovering their future paths. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theravenreport.substack.com