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Namasteach
by T Smalls-Brown & Jen Savage
Namasteach is an inspirational space for educators to connect, rejuvinate and remember who we are.
Episodes
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Beyond Diversity & Examining Whiteness: How All Educators Can Show Up Against Systemic Racism
In this brief solo episode, Jen unpacks new learning that she has gleaned from the Courageous Conversations training: Beyond Diversity. She shares insights and ideas for educators to continue to do this work and specifically speaks to her role as a white educator and the importance of white...
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Reclaiming, Reframing and Renewal: New Perspectives on the Work
In this short episode, Jen and Techa are glad to be back and starting Season 3 with a conversation on entering the new school year amidst all that we have experienced and continue to navigate. They catch up with a few of the things happening in their worlds. They also provide the Namasteach...
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The Power of the Story: How the Intersection of Storytelling, Folklore, and Empathy Can Create RADICAL HOPE
In this dynamic episode, Techa and Jen have a conversation with Spencer George, writer, teacher, artist, and folklorist. Spencer shares her experiences writing about the intersectionality of folklore, storytelling, and empathy and specifically the roles that stereotypes play in limiting our…
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Shift the Narrative: How Teachers Can Become Aware of Limiting Beliefs And Reclaim Their Wellness Journeys: A Conversation with Rose Schieck
In today’s episode, Techa and Jen connect for a deep and meaningful conversation with wellness coach and advocate Rose Schieck. Rose is the founder of Mamastewell, a coaching business that supports mothers in various phases of their journey. Rose shared wisdom about the importance of slowing…
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Finding Resilience and Joy in 2022
Educated, Empowered, Resilient: Welcome to 2022 In this brief episode, Techa and Jen welcome back guests for the new year and share what they have been up to. Techa has been engaged in a lot of activism work around the Anti-truth education legislation in SC and shares ways to get educated and...
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Shifting the Trajectory of a Family: Generational Change and Creating Meaningful Connections in Our Schools
In today's episode, Techa and Jen go deep with a special guest and educational revolutionary and badass, LaTisha Vaughn. LaTisha has been in education for 25+ years and has worked in the classroom, administration, non-profit sector, consultant, and so much more. For her full bio, check out the…
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6 Tips for Educators Returning to School During Covid-19
In this episode, Techa and Jen share with Educators 6 tips to remember as we start this new school year. In addition, they want to wish you all the best as you start your school year in your various settings and a reminder that you are not alone. We are all in this together.
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Preparing for a New World As New Humans: A Soul Enriching Conversation with Elizabeth Lesser
“Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman Today's episode of Namasteach is a beautiful compilation of wisdom as Techa and Jen welcome Elizabeth Lesser to the show....
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Exhalation and Reflection: Welcome to Summer Vacation!
In this episode, Techa and Jen take some time to step back and welcome summer vacation, and reflect on the past year. They talk about the need for educators to continue to do the activism work needed to make our schools equitable places for all children to learn and thrive. They also explore ways...
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Relationships, Voice, and Penguins: The Key to Flourishing in Education
In this episode, Techa and Jen have the pleasure of interviewing English Language Acquisition Coach Jen Hunter on her philosophy on education, especially during these times of Covid. Jen Hunter shares her diverse experience from teaching to coaching to writing to parenting and everything in...
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Transforming Misaligned Systems from the Root: An Interview with Todd Scholl
In this episode, Techa and Jen had the honor of interviewing Todd Scholl, a 25-year educator and the founder of Teachers Aligned. Teachers Aligned was born to address the public education system's misalignment and the suffering expressed by many teachers. He wanted to connect educators in…
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Taking off the Mask: How to Find Yourself and Sustain your Spiritual Practice as an Educator
In this episode, Techa and Jen have the honor of interviewing Rosalynne Duff. Rosalynne is an educational activist, Ph. D student and all-around spiritual badass. Ros shares her wisdom on ideas of cultivating contemplative practices and reckoning with who you are from an equity lens. Her words…
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A Year of Reflection, A Call to Service, Now is the Time to Listen to the Voices of Women and Educators
In this episode, Techa and Jen celebrate a year of the Namasteach Podcast and reflect on all of the happenings since the show's Inception. They discuss ways teachers and school staff continue to show up for their students amid the pandemic and the collective frustrations they hear from colleagues...
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How to be non-reactive, mindful and present no matter what is going on around us
In this short episode, Techa brings us a few tidbits of wisdom. Reminding us of the meaning of EQUANIMITY. These days many educators feel alone, isolated, and unimaginable amounts of stress and anxiety. Here at Namasteach, Techa and Jen always want you to know that we see you, we hear you, and we...
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Using Language to Reframe and Reclaim Our Reality: Appreciative Inquiry. Part 2
In this brief episode Jen revisits appreciative inquiry, focusing on the principle of the language we use and how it creates our reality. She invites us to reclaim and reframe our educational experiences by reflecting on the language we use and suggests ways to re-dedicate the experience we want…
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Stillness in the Middle of Chaos
In today’s brief episode, Jen and Techa reflect on the times we are all living in and the upcoming holiday season. They are right there with listeners—not necessarily adding words of wisdom—but feeling the feels and the weight of teaching and living through what seems like a never ending pandemic...
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Relentless, Intentional, Whole: How not to let the Pandemic take you from YOU
In this Episode, Techa reminds us how important it is to remember who we are and how not to allow the stress of the Pandemic to take us away from ourselves. She shares tidbits that serve as reminders about the things that can help to bring you back to YOU.
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What is Working?: How Appreciative Inquiry Can Center Us During the 20-21 School Year
Description: In this brief episode Jen reminds listeners to practice relentless self care and to focus on filtering our experiences teaching amid the Covid19 pandemic through the Appreciative Inquiry model. She asks listeners how they are prioritizing their self care and what is working in their...
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The Other Side of the Storm: Finding Resilience in the Face of Trauma
Jen and Techa examine this next phase of the pandemic, the idea of reopening schools, and the anxiety that educators are feeling. They provide helpful tips and strategies to support our healing and remind us the as educators, we are not alone and do not have to suffer in silence.
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Backward Design: Incubating Dreams Into Reality and Stepping Into Alignment as Educational Leaders
The Namasteach Podcast welcomes Harry and Rachel Cole, co founders of Bauhaus Montessori in New Orleans. Harry and Rachel share their journey of creating their own school and navigating its inaugural year being set in the presence of a dual pandemic. Their journey is inspiring, and their wisdom…
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Addressing Societal Challenges to Support a Trauma-Sensitive School Climate
In this Episode of the Namasteach podcast, Techa unpacks ways that the community can become more involved in our schools. We are all feeling the impact of living amid a pandemic and the systemic inequities that have existed in our country for centuries are now being seen. Our school is a…
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Real Talk: Interconnected- Structural Racism and the Role We All Play
In this episode, Jen and Techa discuss ways that educators and individuals can show up during this dual pandemic--the Covid19 pandemic and the pandemic of systematic racism and racial injustice. They reflect on recent world events and how we as individuals are seeing now more than ever how truly...
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Live the Questions: Finding Your Center in the New Normal
Description: In this brief but poignant episode, Jen and Techa reflect on ways they are processing the shifting educational landscape during the global pandemic. They offer tools that they have created to help them stay present during this time in the hopes that they will support listeners. If…
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Failure, Perseverance and Joy- A Teaching Journey with Danielle Parker
The Namasteach podcast welcomes Danielle Parker, an adolescent Montessori guide, yoga teacher, and small business owner. Sharing her unique educational journey, Danielle liberates educators by reminding us that the teaching journey is a practice that ebbs and flows. From failure to perseverance,...
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Content, Kids, Colleagues: Guiding Principles for a Life in Education, An Interview with Maria Palma
The Namasteach Podcast welcomes our first guest Maria Palma. A Massachusetts native, a Spanish teacher and department head of 18 years, a mama of two, and a social justice activist. Maria Palma shares her wisdom and insights. In this episode, we delve into her guiding principles of education, how...
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Retreat to Rejuvenate
In this episode, Jen and Techa invite educators to explore the idea of retreating for Spring break and beyond. Sharing ways to truly cultivate inner calm during this unprecedented time in our lives. How can we create boundaries and sanctuaries within our current reality in the midst of a…
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Equanimity- Meditation Practice
In this episode you will experience Equanimity. Techa will lead you in a 15 minute guided meditation teaching you how to remain grounded and flexible in the midst of intense emotions.
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Remaining Present in the Midst of Uncertainty
In this episode, Jen and Techa discuss the ways life has shifted as we face a pandemic. They discuss how in these uncertain times, we have an unprecedented opportunity to truly remember what's important.
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Welcome to the Namasteach Podcast
In the introductory episode, listeners will learn the purpose of the podcast and the importance of focusing on the whole educator
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Namasteach is an inspirational space for educators to connect, rejuvinate and remember who we are.
HOSTED BY
T Smalls-Brown & Jen Savage
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Namasteach is an inspirational space for educators to connect, rejuvinate and remember who we are.
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Namasteach is created and hosted by T Smalls-Brown & Jen Savage.
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