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Chalk and Coffee
by Shana Roberts
🎙️ Welcome to Chalk and Coffee, the podcast for teachers, early career educators, and parents 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 explicitly tailored 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
Episodes
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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...
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Collaboration and Working as a Team to Support Students with Kurtis Hewston
I’m joined by Kurtis Hewson from Jigsaw Learning to talk about creating strong, supportive teams around children. Such a powerful conversation for teachers, leaders, and parents. Get in touch with a Kurtis Website Instagram Linkedin Resources Mentioned in the Episode Collaborative Response Stay...
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Mindfulness and Being Mindful: A Chat with Nimisha Kantharia
In this week’s Chalk and Coffee, I’m joined by Nimisha Kantharia, a surgeon and mindfulness teacher. We dive deep into emotional intelligence, being mindful, mindfulness, and how mindfulness can help parents model emotional regulation for their children, rather than relying on words alone. Get in...
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Galloping into Print: Exploring Story Normy with Leisa Fail
In this heartfelt episode of Chalk and Coffee, I’m joined by Leisa Fail, author of the beautifully illustrated children’s book Stormy Normy. Leisa shares how her deep love of horses inspired her creative journey and how Stormy Normy was born from a desire to help children understand and express…
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Brain Science in Action: How to Help Kids Thrive
On this episode of Chalk and Coffee, I sit down with Atara Parkinson, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, to explore the deep connections between emotional wellbeing, physical health, and healing. With over 14 years of experience…
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Not Good Enough: Unpacking Core Beliefs and Anxiety
This week, I’m joined by Sabrina Trobak, a former teacher turned counsellor and author of NOT GOOD ENOUGH: Understanding Your Core Belief and Anxiety. We dive into how our unspoken inner narratives, especially the belief that we’re not good enough, affect everything from our mental health to our...
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The Journey of 99aupairs and Its Impact on Families
This week on Chalk and Coffee, I chat with Irene Becker — founder of 99aupairs, a game-changing platform helping families find flexible in-home care for children. We dive into how 99aupairs started, challenges faced by working parents, and how thoughtful care solutions can bring more balance,...
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Pages with Purpose: Tackling Pollution Through Publishing
This week on Chalk and Coffee, I chat with Daisy Jo Bear — author of a magical picture book where a scrappy green fairy helps clean up the environment, rescues a dog, and maybe even mend a broken heart. We explore how her story came to life, how books can open conversations about grief…
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Building Confidence and Skills: A Conversation with Kylee Leota
This week on Chalk and Coffee, I sit down with the amazing Kylee Leota — educator, facilitator, and founder of Elements 4 Success. Kylee brings a wealth of knowledge from her time in education leadership and now works across sectors to support sustainable behaviour change, confidence building…
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Discussing Teaching Experiences: Interstate, Department and Private Schools with Cath McPhillips
In this episode, I chat with Cath McPhillips — a brilliant educator who’s experienced it all: classroom teaching, support roles, and working across both public and private sectors. Cath opens up about the challenges and joys of each teaching environment, how she’s stayed grounded through the...
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Trauma, Neurodivergence & Care: Creating Safe Spaces - Part Two
I continue my chat with Charlotte Sharp—a highly qualified counsellor, coach, clinical supervisor, and trainer with a wealth of experience working with adults and teens who have experienced trauma and are neurodivergent. Charlotte is passionate about supporting individuals on their healing…
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Trauma, Neurodivergence & Care: Creating Safe Spaces - Part One
In this episode of Chalk and Coffee, I’m joined by Charlotte Sharp—a highly qualified counsellor, coach, clinical supervisor, and trainer with a wealth of experience working with adults and teens who have experienced trauma and are neurodivergent. Charlotte is passionate about supporting...
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Empowering Boys: Insights from Kathy Imabayashi
In this episode of Chalk and Coffee, I sit down with Kathy Imabayashi, a retired Canadian international educator who has spent decades working as a classroom teacher and school leader in Japan, Lebanon, Thailand, Georgia, and Qatar. Kathy’s passion has always been focused on children, their...
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Nature, Literacy, and Curiosity: An Educator's Perspective on Inquiry Learning
This week, I’m joined by the insightful Edwina Cottino, an Early Childhood educator. Her teaching journey has taken her from Dubai to Perth, blending her background in Applied Psychology and Education with a passion for inquiry-based learning. With over a decade in the Pre-Primary classroom…
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Growing the Money Tree: A Guide to Teaching Kids About Finance
In this episode of Chalk and Coffee, I chat with Alpesh Palmar, author of Growing the Money Tree for Kids—an innovative book that introduces children to the value of money and the basics of investing. Aplesh shares his inspiration behind writing the book and how it equips young readers with...
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Conversations on Books and Writing with Amy Harvey
In this episode of Chalk and Coffee, I’m joined by author Amy Harvey, who shares her journey behind the creation of her beautiful book Fishing with Grandad. Amy takes us through her writing journey, the inspiration for this touching story about the bond between grandparents and grandchildren, and...
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A Conversation on Montessori and Play Spaces with Sarah Adams
In this episode of Chalk and Coffee, I sit down with Sarah Adams, a Montessori teacher and professional organiser, to discuss how families can create calm, functional, and child-friendly spaces using the Montessori approach. Sarah shares her expert tips on fostering independence at home, setting…
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The Story Behind the Stories: My Chat with Michelle Worthington
In this episode, I'm thrilled to share the audio from a special interview with award-winning Australian author Michelle Worthington, who turns the spotlight on me! In our conversation, Michelle explores my creative journey as an author, educator, and parent, delving into the inspiration behind my...
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Empowering Families: Insights from Relationship Expert Reese Morala
In this episode, I'm joined by Reesa Morala, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience supporting parents and families. Reesa's journey began by working with adolescents and their families, as well as educating school staff on how to create environments where...
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🎙️ Welcome to Chalk and Coffee, the podcast for educators, parents and anyone passionate about creating a thriving environment for children. Join me, Shana Roberts—an experienced educator, parent, and author—as I explore the vital roles of teachers and parents in shaping young lives. Through...
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Writing Through a Different Lens: Insights from Melissa Gijsbers
In this episode, Melissa shares her journey as a writer, her love for storytelling, and the profound impact her stories have on readers of all ages. As a neurodivergent author, her stories spotlight neurodivergence, fostering understanding and connection through her unique perspective. Join us as...
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Behind the Pages: An Interview with Author Teena Raafa-Mulligan
In this episode of Chalk and Coffee, I sit down with author Teena Raffa-Mulligan to explore her inspiring writing journey. Teena shares how her stories spark imagination, foster connection, and resonate with parents, children, and educators. Don’t miss the audiobook section of the episode that...
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Breaking Norms in Dance: Creating a Culture of Encouragement
In this episode of Chalk and Coffee, I sit down with Leslie Kuny, a professional dance teacher, choreographer, adjudicator, and dance studio owner with over 20 years of experience working with and mentoring kids. Leslie shares how her love for education and dance led her to create a unique…
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Empowering Parents with Strategies for Toddler Language Development
In this episode, I am joined by Tala Hershey a speech pathologist practicing in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. She is the owner of Hershey Therapy Practice, a paediatric private practice serving New York and Connecticut as well as Hershey Speech & Language Coaching, extending its coaching...
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Breaking Barriers: The Importance of Disability Representation in Kids’ Books
In this episode, Michelle De Robillard, a published children’s book author, joins me to discuss her book Maisy and Daisy Move House. This book includes themes of inclusivity, disability and accessibility. I recommend checking it out! Don’t miss the audiobook section of the episode that follows...
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Nurturing Children - An Introduction to the Roles of Educators and Parents
In this episode, I use my experience as an educator and a parent to illuminate the crucial roles of educators and parents in nurturing and supporting children's development and growth. I also explore the power of collaboration and how these roles intersect and share strategies for establishing...
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Surviving and Thriving: Ash’s Journey in the World of Teaching
I am thrilled that in today's episode, I am joined by Ash who shares her teaching journey and experiences working as a casual relief and contract teacher. I hope our discussion can give beginning career teachers a different perspective as they begin their career. Be a Guest I love hearing…
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A Year of Firsts: Emilie Tunstill’s New Book on Motherhood
In this episode, I chat with Emilie Tunstill, a published children’s book author, about her book The First Year. Audiobook reading starts at 26:29. Book Summary The First Year is a beautiful keepsake children’s book with a touching story about the adventures a mama and bub have together in the...
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Empowering Children with Emotional Intelligence
Hello Everyone! It's an honour to have you here with me for the first episode of Chalk and Coffee! Eep! In this episode, I discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in children and how it contributes to their well-being and development. Let’s get into it! Links Here are the links to the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
🎙️ Welcome to Chalk and Coffee, the podcast for teachers, early career educators, and parents 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 explicitly tailored 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
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🎙️ Welcome to Chalk and Coffee, the podcast for teachers, early career educators, and parents 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...
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