It's been a while and I appologize. You will understand what I was carrying that made it difficult to create new content. Find a link to the article at Layer8Education.com This episode is sponsored by Layer 8 Education. For all your edtech and STEM needs check out Layer 8 Education at Layer8Education.com Also, please subscrate (subscribe and rate) us on Apple Podcast or your podcatcher of choice. Every little bit helps and thank you for listening. Check out other great education podcasts by searching #TeacherPods. We can also be found at: Support the show at Patreon.com/HonestTeacher Twitter: @TeachersGetReal Facebook: www.facebook.com/HonestTeacherPodcast Soundcloud: @honestteacherpodcast

This week we are taking a look at Professional Development and Conferences. This episode is sponsored by Layer 8 Education. For all your edtech and STEM needs check out Layer 8 Education at Layer8Education.com Also, please subscrate (subscribe and rate) us on Apple Podcast or your podcatcher of choice. Every little bit helps and thank you for listening. Check out other great education podcasts by searching #TeacherPods. We can also be found at: Support the show at Patreon.com/HonestTeacher Twitter: @TeachersGetReal Facebook: www.facebook.com/HonestTeacherPodcast Soundcloud: @honestteacherpodcast

This week I am talking about the role of determination in the life of an educator. We face challenges that few other professions see. I take a look at how to make the most out of your inner drive and keep on being a great educator. Make youre you check out other great education podcasts by checking out #TeacherPods! This episode is sponsored by Layer 8 Education. For all your edtech and STEM needs check out Layer 8 Education at Layer8Education.com Also, please subscrate (subscribe and rate) us on Apple Podcast or your podcatcher of choice. Every little bit helps and thank you for listening. Check out other great education podcasts by searching #TeacherPods. We can also be found at: Support the show at Patreon.com/HonestTeacher Twitter: @TeachersGetReal Facebook: www.facebook.com/HonestTeacherPodcast Soundcloud: @honestteacherpodcast

This week I had some audio troubles with the recorded episode. This is from the IEA RA on April 20th, 2018. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student Mei-Ling Ho-Shing addressed the Illinois Education Association Representative Assembly. For the Q&A after her talk make sure you check out the Patreon for the show and subscribe. This episode is sponsored by Layer 8 Education. For all your edtech and STEM needs check out Layer 8 Education at Layer8Education.com Also, please subscrate (subscribe and rate) us on Apple Podcast or your podcatcher of choice. Every little bit helps and thank you for listening. Check out other great education podcasts by searching #TeacherPods. We can also be found at: Support the show at Patreon.com/HonestTeacher Twitter: @TeachersGetReal Facebook: www.facebook.com/HonestTeacherPodcast Soundcloud: @honestteacherpodcast

It's job season! If you are looking to find your first job or seeking a new home this is the time of year to get busy. This episode is sponsored by Layer 8 Education. For yall your edtech and STEM needs check out Layer 8 Education. Layer8Education.com We can also be found at: Twitter: @TeachersGetReal Facebook: www.facebook.com/HonestTeacherPodcast Soundcloud: @honestteacherpodcast

This is the audio from my Panel at C2E2 in Chicago on Aprl 7th. On the panel with me is Anny Rusk, Jim McClain, Amy Hopkins, and Karen Horting. Comics and STEM Creating Pathways for the Future With increased reliance on technology in the 21st Century, it's more and more important to ensure that students have at least the foundations of understanding of STEM concepts as they progress through the grades. Creating a love for these topics can encourage kids to seek careers in connected fields. Artists, educators, and representatives from the Society of Women Engineers talk about using comics and graphic novels to create a passion for STEM in the classroom and beyond. You can see me at the IEA RA in Rosemont, IL from April 18th-21st. You can also find me at Denver Comic Con (Twitter: @DenverComicCon )this summer. Come chek out the live road show! Take this survey. goo.gl/forms/G4pJbZBGtT We can also be found at: Twitter: @TeachersGetReal Facebook: www.facebook.com/HonestTeacherPodcast Soundcloud: @honestteacherpodcast iTunes: Honest Teacher Podcast YouTube: Honest Teacher Podcast

Recently I spoke to the Northern Illinois University chapter of the Society of Women Engineers at their end of year honors dinner. It was a great experience and I was honored that they thought I had something extra to teach them. In this episode I capture the thoughts I had after the great conversations with those amazing students. We can also be found at: Twitter: @TeachersGetReal Facebook: www.facebook.com/HonestTeacherPodcast Soundcloud: @honestteacherpodcast iTunes: Honest Teacher Podcast YouTube: Honest Teacher Podcast