In this episode of The First Three Years, we talk about test anxiety and how it can affect teachers and students. We interview Brooke Anderson, JSD Evaluation, Research, and Accountability Teacher Specialist, about how teachers should view end of year testing and ways to help calm any anxiety about the tests. We also interview McKinley ...continue reading "Episode 7: Helping Students Thrive During Testing"

In this episode of The First Three Years, we will explore the idea of bringing back playing and creating to the classroom and the impact it can have on student learning, especially during remote learning due to COVID-19. We interviewed Cally Flox, Director of BYU Arts Partnership, and she shared some ideas of how to get ...continue reading "Episode 6: Engaging and Helping Students Thrive Through Playing and Creating"

In this episode of The First Three Years, we will explore JPAS and how it can help you reflect on your teaching practices so you can set realistic goals for growth. We interview three JSD principals, Shawn McLeod, Kim Searle and Tami Bird, to get a principal’s perspective on how they use JPAS to help ...continue reading "Episode 5: Thriving Through JPAS Reflection and Growth"

In this episode of The First Three Years, we focus in on creating change in our classrooms. We interview Melinda Boyack, a first grade teacher at Silver Crest Elementary, about her experience working with instructional coaches to improve her teaching and benefit her students. We also interview Amy Kinder, JSD Teaching and Learning's Math Consultant, about ...continue reading "Episode 4: Thriving Through Goal Setting and Change"

In this episode of The First Three Years, join us as we search for joy around Jordan School District. Listen and reflect as we interview several teachers about the joyful moments they have found in their classrooms during a pandemic. We hope you can take a minute to reflect on what has brought you joy this ...continue reading "Episode 3: Thriving By Finding Joy in the Moment"

In this episode of The First Three Years, we interview Wyatt Bentley about some of the state licensing changes impacting provisional teachers. We also discuss self-care as we approach the holiday season. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/ Licensing Documents: Licensing Renewal Categories Conversion Utah Educator Licensing Renewals

In this inaugural episode of The First Three Years podcast, we will talk about changes made to JPAS for provisional teachers. We also share ideas for meditation and resetting our minds. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com