
Teachers Impact Podcast
The Teacher’s Impact Podcast is where classroom strategy meets soul. Hosted by certified educator Shanimarie Ogilvie, this podcast elevates teacher voices, explores innovative classroom ideas, and shares real-world expertise to support and inspire elementary educators. Whether you're looking for classroom management tips, differentiated instruction, reflective teaching practices, or mental health support, this show is your go-to resource for navigating the joys and challenges of teaching. Named one of Feedspot’s Top 100 Classroom Podcasts in 2023, this trusted show helps teachers enhance student learning, improve their craft, and prioritize their well-being—one honest episode at a time.
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#88-The Real Talk: Lessons, Struggles, and Triumphs — My Journey as a Black Educator (Podcast Feature)
In this special episode, I’m excited to share an interview I did with the Black Educators Matter podcast! We had a real and honest conversation about my journey as an educator, the importance of representation, and what it takes to keep going in this profession. Some of the topics we covered:Why representation in educa
Want to simplify your learning centers without sacrificing student engagement? In this episode of The Teachers Impact Podcast, I’m joined by Zeba from Kindergarten Café, a seasoned educator and early childhood expert. Zeba shares practical, time-saving strategies for managing learning centers, keeping students accounta
In this episode, we're exploring the book-Assertive Discipline. You'll learn how to establish clear expectations, enforce rules consistently and build trust and respect with your students. We'll also talk about some practical strategies for managing behavior, incorporating positive reinforcement and working with parent
Learning about teaching in a classroom and actually teaching in a real classroom are two totally different things. If you're a new teacher these are the truths that are not in textbooks or taught in college classrooms. If you're a midcareer or veteran teacher these truths will resonate with you and hopefully give some
You've been hearing the word differentiated instruction for some time or maybe even a long time for my veteran teachers. It seems so complicated and out of reach when you have over 20 students in one classroom. But, my friend, I'm here to tell that differentiated instruction does not have to be complicated. In fact,
On this bonus episode, you're in a for a treat. This is a podcast swap episode where Benita takes over the podcast to talk about the future of education. I know you will enjoy this, so put those earbuds and press play! In this episode, Benita G explores the future of education, emphasizing the need to move beyond tradi