The Staff Lounge Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:50:42 -0400 https://www.thestaffloungepodcast.com en-us © 2026 The Staff Lounge yes 9f8844f8-e3fd-5bbc-8733-8465e37473b4 The Staff Lounge episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Staff Lounge https://storage.buzzsprout.com/suckelkq1vy1tcphc5vs6jczlb05?.jpg The Staff Lounge The ABC's of Education - Episode W, X,Y and Z The ABC's of Education - Episode W, X,Y and Z It’s the end of the ABCs of Education. Join us for W, X, Y and Z! 

]]> It’s the end of the ABCs of Education. Join us for W, X, Y and Z! 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-11549664 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0800 2010 90 full false The ABC's of Education - Episode U and V The ABC's of Education - Episode U and V Our ABC countdown is almost over! Join us today for the letters U and V, including our favorite word: vacation!

]]> Our ABC countdown is almost over! Join us today for the letters U and V, including our favorite word: vacation!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-11507103 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0800 2038 89 full false The ABC's of Education - Episode T The ABC's of Education - Episode T It’s time for the letter T. Join us as we talk about tattoos, time, and teachable moments. 

]]> It’s time for the letter T. Join us as we talk about tattoos, time, and teachable moments. 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-11464107 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1500 88 full false The ABC's of Education - Episode S The ABC's of Education - Episode S Jacie is sick today, so Marcea is tackling the letter S on her own. SEL, sub plans, suspensions and more!

]]> Jacie is sick today, so Marcea is tackling the letter S on her own. SEL, sub plans, suspensions and more!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-11379035 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0800 913 87 full false The ABC's of Education - Episode R The ABC's of Education - Episode R “R” you ready for a great episode? Today we’re covering the R’s of education, including reading, reflecting, records and more!

]]> “R” you ready for a great episode? Today we’re covering the R’s of education, including reading, reflecting, records and more!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-11337707 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1614 86 full false The ABC's of Education - Episode Q The ABC's of Education - Episode Q Welcome to the podcast! Today we are talking about the letter Q, with a focus on questioning and Quillbot. Enjoy!

]]> Welcome to the podcast! Today we are talking about the letter Q, with a focus on questioning and Quillbot. Enjoy!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-11296534 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1463 85 full false The ABC's of Education - Episode P The ABC's of Education - Episode P It’s time for the letter P! Join us as we discuss planning time, practicing students, preparing lessons, and more. 

]]> It’s time for the letter P! Join us as we discuss planning time, practicing students, preparing lessons, and more. 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-11255681 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0800 2059 84 full false The ABC's of Education - Episode O The ABC's of Education - Episode O Today we’re talking about the letter O in our ABCs of Education series. Listen in for our discussion on objectives, online learning and more. Enjoy!

]]> Today we’re talking about the letter O in our ABCs of Education series. Listen in for our discussion on objectives, online learning and more. Enjoy!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-11215234 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1421 83 full false Back to School 2022 Back to School 2022 It’s back to school time! Join us as we talk about the new school year and everything that goes along with it. Enjoy!

]]> It’s back to school time! Join us as we talk about the new school year and everything that goes along with it. Enjoy!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-11171638 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1927 82 full false The ABC's of Education - Episode N The ABC's of Education - Episode N Welcome back to the podcast! Today we visit the letter N and focus on all the new things happening this year. Enjoy!

]]> Welcome back to the podcast! Today we visit the letter N and focus on all the new things happening this year. Enjoy!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-11133642 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1559 81 full false School Year Wrap Up 2022 School Year Wrap Up 2022 The school year is over! Join us as we wrap up the year and talk about our summer plans. 

]]> The school year is over! Join us as we wrap up the year and talk about our summer plans. 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-10659436 Sun, 22 May 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1849 80 full false The ABC's of Education - Episode M The ABC's of Education - Episode M Let’s talk about the letter M! Meetings, multiple intelligences and more - oh my!

]]> Let’s talk about the letter M! Meetings, multiple intelligences and more - oh my!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-10618508 Sun, 15 May 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1486 79 full false The ABC's of Education - Episode K and L The ABC's of Education - Episode K and L After last week’s technical snafu we are back with the ABC’s of Education, focusing on the letters K and L. Thanks for joining us!

]]> After last week’s technical snafu we are back with the ABC’s of Education, focusing on the letters K and L. Thanks for joining us!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-10578288 Sun, 08 May 2022 01:00:00 -0800 2120 78 full false The ABC's of Education - Episode J The ABC's of Education - Episode J Welcome to the staff lounge! Join us today for the letter J. Its just what you need, we promise. :)

]]> Welcome to the staff lounge! Join us today for the letter J. Its just what you need, we promise. :)

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-10491436 Sun, 24 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1634 77 full false The ABCs of Education - Episode I The ABCs of Education - Episode I Intrigued by our ABCs of education? Listen in to our discussion of “I” words. They’re guaranteed to be interesting!

]]> Intrigued by our ABCs of education? Listen in to our discussion of “I” words. They’re guaranteed to be interesting!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-10409734 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1638 76 full false The ABCs of Education - Episode H The ABCs of Education - Episode H Today we’re chatting about the letter H. Handwriting, asking for help, and human growth and development will be explored. Thanks for joining us!

]]> Today we’re chatting about the letter H. Handwriting, asking for help, and human growth and development will be explored. Thanks for joining us!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-10409729 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1940 75 full false The ABCs of Education - Episode G The ABCs of Education - Episode G Get ready for G! Listen in to our conversation about growth mindset, games, grades and more.

]]> Get ready for G! Listen in to our conversation about growth mindset, games, grades and more.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-10281222 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1836 74 full false The ABCs of Education - Episode F The ABCs of Education - Episode F Join us for our favorite educational F words. Today we talk about feelings, the fear of failure, FBAs and more. 

]]> Join us for our favorite educational F words. Today we talk about feelings, the fear of failure, FBAs and more. 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-10281219 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0800 2201 73 full false The ABC's of Education - Episode E The ABC's of Education - Episode E Everything is about the letter E today. Are you ready to hear about the elephant in the room? Listen in!

]]> Everything is about the letter E today. Are you ready to hear about the elephant in the room? Listen in!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-10281215 Sun, 20 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0800 2200 72 full false The ABC's of Education - Episode D The ABC's of Education - Episode D It’s time for the letter D! Today we talk about data, disabilities, the dropout rate and more. Enjoy!

]]> It’s time for the letter D! Today we talk about data, disabilities, the dropout rate and more. Enjoy!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-10239113 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0900 2100 71 full false The ABC's of Education - Episode C The ABC's of Education - Episode C Welcome to the third installment of the ABCs of Education! Tune in for our talk on collaboration, communication, and so much more. “C” you soon!

]]> Welcome to the third installment of the ABCs of Education! Tune in for our talk on collaboration, communication, and so much more. “C” you soon!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-10149702 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0900 2275 70 full false The ABC's of Education - Episode B The ABC's of Education - Episode B Welcome to the ABC’s of education! Today we talk about the letter B: burnout, bathroom breaks, and so much more.

]]> Welcome to the ABC’s of education! Today we talk about the letter B: burnout, bathroom breaks, and so much more.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-10107540 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0900 2037 69 full false The ABC's of Education - Episode A The ABC's of Education - Episode A Welcome to the ABC’s of education! Today we talk about the letter A: attendance, appreciation, and so much more.

]]> Welcome to the ABC’s of education! Today we talk about the letter A: attendance, appreciation, and so much more.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-10064154 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0900 2207 68 full false Appreciation Appreciation Do you feel appreciated? Today we talk about how we appreciate others and what appreciation looks like to us. We appreciate you for joining us!

]]> Do you feel appreciated? Today we talk about how we appreciate others and what appreciation looks like to us. We appreciate you for joining us!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-10019250 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0900 2051 67 full false Professional Development and Fun Would You Rather Professional Development and Fun Would You Rather Today we talk about professional development opportunities and our opinions on the value of PD. Listen in!

]]> Today we talk about professional development opportunities and our opinions on the value of PD. Listen in!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9976699 Sun, 30 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0900 2036 66 full false Lack of Subs and the Need for Support Lack of Subs and the Need for Support Today we talk about how COVID-19 is affecting school staffing. The sub pool is small and classrooms need more support.

]]> Today we talk about how COVID-19 is affecting school staffing. The sub pool is small and classrooms need more support.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9934354 Sun, 23 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0900 1536 65 full false Retention and Skipping Grades Retention and Skipping Grades We share our thoughts on student retention and grade-skipping in elementary school. Marcea and Jacie agree, but what do you think?

]]> We share our thoughts on student retention and grade-skipping in elementary school. Marcea and Jacie agree, but what do you think?

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9893139 Sun, 16 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0900 1893 64 full false Why are Teachers Leaving the Profession? Why are Teachers Leaving the Profession? Today we talk about the many reasons teachers are leaving the field of education. Join us!

]]> Today we talk about the many reasons teachers are leaving the field of education. Join us!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9853093 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0900 1651 63 full false What Will Second Semester Bring? What Will Second Semester Bring? Happy holidays! Join us as we talk about our goals for the second semester.  Come on 2022!

]]> Happy holidays! Join us as we talk about our goals for the second semester.  Come on 2022!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9746839 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0900 1520 62 full false Follow up to Vegas with Alex Follow up to Vegas with Alex Marcea’s back in town and has lots to share. Alex joins in and shares his perspective too. Join us!

]]> Marcea’s back in town and has lots to share. Alex joins in and shares his perspective too. Join us!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9704822 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0900 2184 61 full false What Are You Bringing With YOU? What Are You Bringing With YOU? Leaving on a jet plane! Marcea is going south to help in her son’s classroom for a couple of days. Listen in to hear what she hopes to accomplish. 

]]> Leaving on a jet plane! Marcea is going south to help in her son’s classroom for a couple of days. Listen in to hear what she hopes to accomplish. 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9664211 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0900 1869 60 full false Check in on top fives! Thanksgiving Edition Check in on top fives! Thanksgiving Edition An update on how our Thanksgiving turned out!  Last week had some hopes and wishes for this weekend.  Here is how it turned out.

]]> An update on how our Thanksgiving turned out!  Last week had some hopes and wishes for this weekend.  Here is how it turned out.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9622639 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0900 669 59 full false Successes and Struggles Successes and Struggles Join us as we talk about our recent struggles and successes, and discuss our top 5 plans for Thanksgiving break. 

]]> Join us as we talk about our recent struggles and successes, and discuss our top 5 plans for Thanksgiving break. 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9585134 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0900 2051 58 full false Rerun: Teaching Assistants Rerun: Teaching Assistants This week we are thankful for teaching assistants. This episode aired last year but is still relevant today. Join us again!

]]> This week we are thankful for teaching assistants. This episode aired last year but is still relevant today. Join us again!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9543945 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0900 1855 57 full false Second Quarter Second Quarter The 2nd quarter is underway! Jacie and Marcea talk about how it’s going so far. Join us!

]]> The 2nd quarter is underway! Jacie and Marcea talk about how it’s going so far. Join us!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9504501 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1477 56 full false Me on a Solo Adventure with Tech Like A Pirate Me on a Solo Adventure with Tech Like A Pirate Today Marcea talks about Matt Miller’s books and focuses on Tech Like A Pirate. She talks about stepping out of the box, pulling yourself out of the trenches, and trying something new. 

]]> Today Marcea talks about Matt Miller’s books and focuses on Tech Like A Pirate. She talks about stepping out of the box, pulling yourself out of the trenches, and trying something new. 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9462711 Sun, 31 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1216 55 full false Time Time Today we talk about time.  The lack of time, the wise use of time, and so much more.  Join us!

]]> Today we talk about time.  The lack of time, the wise use of time, and so much more.  Join us!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9421447 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0800 2108 54 full false Inservice Day Inservice Day The first quarter of school is over, and we’re talking about our Inservice Day. Tune in to hear what we both accomplished! 

]]> The first quarter of school is over, and we’re talking about our Inservice Day. Tune in to hear what we both accomplished! 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9381097 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1261 53 full false Social Media or No Social Media? Social Media or No Social Media? Does social media belong in the world of education? Join us while we discuss this topic and  look at some articles. 

]]> Does social media belong in the world of education? Join us while we discuss this topic and  look at some articles. 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9341598 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1973 52 full false Catch Up Catch Up Welcome to Podcast #51! Today we “catch up” with each other and discuss how things are going. We also chat about our top 5 current comfort foods (does ibuprofen count?)

]]> Welcome to Podcast #51! Today we “catch up” with each other and discuss how things are going. We also chat about our top 5 current comfort foods (does ibuprofen count?)

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9299780 Sun, 03 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1665 51 full false Homework Yes or No? Homework Yes or No? Today we tackle the big homework question. Should it be assigned or not? And how much is appropriate if so?

]]> Today we tackle the big homework question. Should it be assigned or not? And how much is appropriate if so?

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9259735 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1314 50 full false Challenges to Public School Challenges to Public School What are the problems facing public schools today? Today we discuss an article that proposes ten challenges and we give our two cents on each.

]]> What are the problems facing public schools today? Today we discuss an article that proposes ten challenges and we give our two cents on each.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9179088 Sun, 19 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1727 49 full false Summer School Options Summer School Options School has already started, but today we are chatting about summer school and the various forms it takes. Join us!

]]> School has already started, but today we are chatting about summer school and the various forms it takes. Join us!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9179079 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1567 48 full false Themes vs. Units Themes vs. Units Themes vs Units- this goes without saying, when you can share that a topic isn’t just an isolated thing, you can help make connections for students that they may have not thought about before. Do you know the difference? Join us to chat about a classroom theme and a unitized collection of concepts.

]]> Themes vs Units- this goes without saying, when you can share that a topic isn’t just an isolated thing, you can help make connections for students that they may have not thought about before. Do you know the difference? Join us to chat about a classroom theme and a unitized collection of concepts.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9102945 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1522 47 full false Teachers Pay Teachers Teachers Pay Teachers Teachers Pay Teachers! Need we say more? Join us to hear about a resource for teachers, homeschool parents, and future educators. We love this website and supportive learning community!

]]> Teachers Pay Teachers! Need we say more? Join us to hear about a resource for teachers, homeschool parents, and future educators. We love this website and supportive learning community!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-9102940 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1494 46 full false New Classroom New Classroom Setting up a classroom isn’t as easy as we make it look. We talk about how we prepare a new room and our must-have classroom items. 

]]> Setting up a classroom isn’t as easy as we make it look. We talk about how we prepare a new room and our must-have classroom items. 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-8992277 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0800 2237 45 full false Admin Traits Admin Traits Let’s talk about our leaders! Today we discuss the traits we look for in our school administrators.

]]> Let’s talk about our leaders! Today we discuss the traits we look for in our school administrators.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-8992274 Sun, 15 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1919 44 full false Summer Energy Summer Energy Welcome back! Today we are talking about our summer self-care. We are happy to be back!

]]> Welcome back! Today we are talking about our summer self-care. We are happy to be back!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-8992268 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1096 43 full false We Made It! Final Day with Students. We Made It! Final Day with Students. That’s a wrap! We talk about our top takeaways from this year as we begin our summer break. We’ll be back in August!

]]> That’s a wrap! We talk about our top takeaways from this year as we begin our summer break. We’ll be back in August!

]]> Buzzsprout-8570073 Sun, 23 May 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1585 41 full false Final Countdown: 4 Days Final Countdown: 4 Days We have one week left of school! We talk about giving our students grace as the school year ends, and we chat about summer break. Enjoy!

]]> We have one week left of school! We talk about giving our students grace as the school year ends, and we chat about summer break. Enjoy!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-8526768 Sun, 16 May 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1227 41 full false Closing Out of School Closing Out of School The end is near! Teachers have a lot to get done as the school year winds down, and we talk about that long to-do list. You might be surprised!

]]> The end is near! Teachers have a lot to get done as the school year winds down, and we talk about that long to-do list. You might be surprised!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-8484476 Sun, 09 May 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1691 40 full false Taking Leave Taking Leave Today we talk about taking leave and all the prep that goes into having a substitute. Please join us!

]]> Today we talk about taking leave and all the prep that goes into having a substitute. Please join us!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-8441970 Sun, 02 May 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1344 39 full false OMG It's Almost May! OMG It's Almost May! The school year is starting to wrap up! Today we talk about how we start to prep for the upcoming year. We also play another round of “Would you rather?”

]]> The school year is starting to wrap up! Today we talk about how we start to prep for the upcoming year. We also play another round of “Would you rather?”

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-8397995 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1736 38 full false The Final Countdown The Final Countdown We’re in the final countdown! 5 weeks left and we discuss how we keep our sanity. Thanks for joining us!

]]> We’re in the final countdown! 5 weeks left and we discuss how we keep our sanity. Thanks for joining us!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-8354171 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1706 37 full false What's Happening What's Happening Today we have a new top five and we talk about new things on the horizon for us. Thanks for listening!

]]> Today we have a new top five and we talk about new things on the horizon for us. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-8310686 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1939 36 full false Standardized Testing Part 2 Standardized Testing Part 2 This week we finish our discussion on standardized testing, focusing on special education students. We also go off on a tangent (shocker) about distance learning. Enjoy!

]]> This week we finish our discussion on standardized testing, focusing on special education students. We also go off on a tangent (shocker) about distance learning. Enjoy!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-8267778 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1632 35 full false Standardized Testing Part 1 Standardized Testing Part 1 Today we talk about standardized tests and how to prepare the kids (and ourselves).  Part 1.

]]> Today we talk about standardized tests and how to prepare the kids (and ourselves).  Part 1.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-8223823 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1754 34 full false The Big Announcement! The Big Announcement! Today we talk about big news and change. You won’t want to miss it!

]]> Today we talk about big news and change. You won’t want to miss it!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-8179513 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1752 33 full false 4th Quarter 4th Quarter The staff lounge preps for the 4th quarter as we discuss the pros and cons of the last nine weeks of the school year. 

]]> The staff lounge preps for the 4th quarter as we discuss the pros and cons of the last nine weeks of the school year. 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-8135529 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0900 1648 32 full false Spring Break Spring Break It’s Spring Break! Today we talk about our plans for the week, which do not include any schoolwork at all. We hope you’re able to get a break too.

]]> It’s Spring Break! Today we talk about our plans for the week, which do not include any schoolwork at all. We hope you’re able to get a break too.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-8091274 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0900 1088 31 full false Jobs Other Than Teaching Jobs Other Than Teaching This week we talk about what we’re doing to spice up our lessons during the cold month of February. We also learn about job options for former teachers. 

]]> This week we talk about what we’re doing to spice up our lessons during the cold month of February. We also learn about job options for former teachers. 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-8042729 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0900 1934 30 full false Old Kids Old Kids Today we talk about the best aspects of being back in face-to-face school. We also discuss a fun part of being a teacher - running into former students!

]]> Today we talk about the best aspects of being back in face-to-face school. We also discuss a fun part of being a teacher - running into former students!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-7987060 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0900 1489 29 full false Top 5 Things To Do Instead of Work Top 5 Things To Do Instead of Work In this week’s episode Marcea talks about her first week back face-to-face with her students. Then both of us talk about the self care we’ll be doing this weekend (instead of schoolwork). 

]]> In this week’s episode Marcea talks about her first week back face-to-face with her students. Then both of us talk about the self care we’ll be doing this weekend (instead of schoolwork). 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-7854172 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0900 1422 28 full false Interview with the Instructional Coach Interview with the Instructional Coach Today we talk with an Instructional Coach and get insight into how teachers and buildings can be supported through coaching. Come meet Jen!

]]> Today we talk with an Instructional Coach and get insight into how teachers and buildings can be supported through coaching. Come meet Jen!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-7719541 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0900 2589 27 full false Selling Your School Selling Your School What are some things you should look for when shopping for a school? We talk about the important selling points and some indicators that everything may not be on the up-and-up. 

]]> What are some things you should look for when shopping for a school? We talk about the important selling points and some indicators that everything may not be on the up-and-up. 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-7582150 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0900 1786 26 full false Back to School Back to School Today we talk about the return to face-to-face school and how it went for Jacie.

]]> Today we talk about the return to face-to-face school and how it went for Jacie.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-7451128 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0900 1836 25 full false Checking In Checking In In today’s podcast we talk about what’s happening in our classrooms this week. For our top five we discuss all of the good things going on in our lives recently. Enjoy!

]]> In today’s podcast we talk about what’s happening in our classrooms this week. For our top five we discuss all of the good things going on in our lives recently. Enjoy!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-7329424 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0900 1973 24 full false Interview with Alex, First year and 25th year Virtual thoughts Interview with Alex, First year and 25th year Virtual thoughts Marcea and Alex talk about virtual education and how it differs for newbie and experienced teachers (hint-it doesn’t).

]]> Marcea and Alex talk about virtual education and how it differs for newbie and experienced teachers (hint-it doesn’t).

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-7214989 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0900 1761 23 full false What Teachers Do During Break What Teachers Do During Break Any clues on what teachers do during break? Here are some holiday wishes versus the reality of what happens.

]]> Any clues on what teachers do during break? Here are some holiday wishes versus the reality of what happens.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-7102162 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0900 1958 22 full false Top Five School Positives Top Five School Positives 2020 wasn’t all that bad! We talk about the good things that happened this year and have made our profession or selves better. See you in 2021!

]]> 2020 wasn’t all that bad! We talk about the good things that happened this year and have made our profession or selves better. See you in 2021!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-6930149 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -0900 1341 21 full false 12 Days of Distance Learning 12 Days of Distance Learning Join us for our twentieth episode, we'll be talking about the twelve days of distance learning.

]]> Join us for our twentieth episode, we'll be talking about the twelve days of distance learning.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-6820237 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -0900 2204 20 full false Teaching Writing Virtually Teaching Writing Virtually This is the 10th episode co-hosted by Alex Bennison. The top five this week is “Top 5 Things You Still Use from College” and then we go in to a discussion about distance education and how it is as a first year teacher both then you are a “first year teacher” and a 25th year teacher. 

]]> This is the 10th episode co-hosted by Alex Bennison. The top five this week is “Top 5 Things You Still Use from College” and then we go in to a discussion about distance education and how it is as a first year teacher both then you are a “first year teacher” and a 25th year teacher. 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-6712099 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -0900 2342 19 full false Shopping and Top 5 Places to Shop Shopping and Top 5 Places to Shop In this episode we talk about shopping! Fun shopping for ourselves, necessary shopping for our classrooms, and so much more. We also discuss our 5 favorite stores for teacher-shopping. 

]]> In this episode we talk about shopping! Fun shopping for ourselves, necessary shopping for our classrooms, and so much more. We also discuss our 5 favorite stores for teacher-shopping. 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-6377047 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0900 2387 18 full false Attendance and Top 5 Excuses for Being Late Attendance and Top 5 Excuses for Being Late In this episode we talk about the importance of attendance, and the difficulties of taking attendance during online learning. We also recollect our favorite excuses for being absent or late.

]]> In this episode we talk about the importance of attendance, and the difficulties of taking attendance during online learning. We also recollect our favorite excuses for being absent or late.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-6377041 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0900 1820 17 full false TA's Bravo! and Just Our Favorite Top 5 TA's Bravo! and Just Our Favorite Top 5 In this episode we talk about the unsung heroes in our schools; teacher assistants! We also share our favorite things at the moment, just like Oprah. Enjoy!

]]> In this episode we talk about the unsung heroes in our schools; teacher assistants! We also share our favorite things at the moment, just like Oprah. Enjoy!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-6377011 Sun, 15 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0900 1855 16 full false Data Data Pandemic got you down?  We'll start our podcast with our top five pandemic positives; we found the silver lining! Then, listen in as we discuss data; when to use it, how to use it, and why to use it.  Enjoy!

]]> Pandemic got you down?  We'll start our podcast with our top five pandemic positives; we found the silver lining! Then, listen in as we discuss data; when to use it, how to use it, and why to use it.  Enjoy!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-6269281 Sun, 08 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0900 2398 15 full false Alphabet Soup - Acronyms Alphabet Soup - Acronyms Top 5 Most Difficult Days of Teaching followed by Acronyms, how do we navigate this Alphabet Soup we talk professionally.

]]> Top 5 Most Difficult Days of Teaching followed by Acronyms, how do we navigate this Alphabet Soup we talk professionally.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-6164527 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0800 1990 14 full false What We Need! What We Need! Top 5 Things We Dread

This week's discussion was on personal and building needs. How can someone support us, what kinds of support do we need, and where does the support come from?

]]> Top 5 Things We Dread

This week's discussion was on personal and building needs. How can someone support us, what kinds of support do we need, and where does the support come from?

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-6048214 Sun, 25 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0800 1857 13 full false Stress - How do we deal with it? Stress - How do we deal with it? Our Top 5- Ways to De-stress

How do we deal with stress and all the "stuff" we are dealing with?

Such a great topic right now!

]]> Our Top 5- Ways to De-stress

How do we deal with stress and all the "stuff" we are dealing with?

Such a great topic right now!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-5929405 Sun, 18 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0800 2348 12 full false Substitute Teaching - Preparation and Execution Substitute Teaching - Preparation and Execution Top 5 Guilty Pleasures

How to prepare for a sub to take over for you, how to prepare lesson plans, and how to be ready for a roving sub...all things substitute!

]]> Top 5 Guilty Pleasures

How to prepare for a sub to take over for you, how to prepare lesson plans, and how to be ready for a roving sub...all things substitute!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-5835565 Sun, 11 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0800 2285 11 full false Silver Linings of Distance Ed Silver Linings of Distance Ed This is the 10th episode, co-hosted by Alex Bennison. The top five this week is “Top 5 Things You Still Use from College” and then we go in to a discussion about distance education and how it is as a first year teacher both when you are a “first year teacher” and a 25th year teacher. 

]]> This is the 10th episode, co-hosted by Alex Bennison. The top five this week is “Top 5 Things You Still Use from College” and then we go in to a discussion about distance education and how it is as a first year teacher both when you are a “first year teacher” and a 25th year teacher. 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-5727589 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0800 2477 10 full false Distance Education Distance Education We are 6 weeks into distance learning, so we take the time to discuss the positive and negative aspects thus far, and talk about some funny moments. Our top 5 list of most common phrases heard over zoom is worth the listen.

]]> We are 6 weeks into distance learning, so we take the time to discuss the positive and negative aspects thus far, and talk about some funny moments. Our top 5 list of most common phrases heard over zoom is worth the listen.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-5617453 Sun, 27 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0800 2528 9 full false Organization Part Two Organization Part Two Top 5- Top Five People to Talk to Before a Meeting

Organization Part Two is all about preparing for meetings. Join us for key things we need to do to get ready and organized for a meeting.

]]> Top 5- Top Five People to Talk to Before a Meeting

Organization Part Two is all about preparing for meetings. Join us for key things we need to do to get ready and organized for a meeting.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-5412643 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0800 2133 8 full false Organization Part One Organization Part One Top 5 - Organizational Tools

We are talking about how we get organized for SO many things. Come join us and add to our lists of things we need to help do what we do.


]]> Top 5 - Organizational Tools

We are talking about how we get organized for SO many things. Come join us and add to our lists of things we need to help do what we do.


]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-5412631 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0800 2319 7 full false Asking for Help Asking for Help Today we talk about asking for help, an important reminder for both new and seasoned teachers. And we start it off with our top 5 worst school supplies, which made for a fun conversation!

]]> Today we talk about asking for help, an important reminder for both new and seasoned teachers. And we start it off with our top 5 worst school supplies, which made for a fun conversation!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-5312605 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0800 2352 6 full false Five Top Five Five Top Five Today we decide to break tradition and only talk about top fives. So listen in and get ready to see how we rank our faves!

]]> Today we decide to break tradition and only talk about top fives. So listen in and get ready to see how we rank our faves!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-5204158 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0800 2522 5 full false Collaboration Part 2 Collaboration Part 2 This week we discuss the importance of collaboration between special education and general education.  It's just like baking a cake!  We also talk about the 5 most important things to leave for a substitute.  

]]> This week we discuss the importance of collaboration between special education and general education.  It's just like baking a cake!  We also talk about the 5 most important things to leave for a substitute.  

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-5106865 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0800 2406 4 full false Back to School Back to School It’s back to school time! We talk about our favorite back to school purchases and discuss everything teachers need to do to prep for a new year. So buy your supplies and new clothes, school is back in session. 

]]> It’s back to school time! We talk about our favorite back to school purchases and discuss everything teachers need to do to prep for a new year. So buy your supplies and new clothes, school is back in session. 

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-5013218 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0800 2434 3 full false Collaboration Part 1 Collaboration Part 1 It takes a village! We will talk about what collaboration is, who we should be collaborating with, and what “forced collaboration” is. We’ll also talk about Marcea and Jacie’s favorite school supplies!

]]> It takes a village! We will talk about what collaboration is, who we should be collaborating with, and what “forced collaboration” is. We’ll also talk about Marcea and Jacie’s favorite school supplies!

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-4841690 Sun, 09 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0800 2490 2 full true Introduction to the Staff Lounge Introduction to the Staff Lounge Meet our wonderful co-hosts, Marcea and Jacie, and learn all about their educational background and why they got into teaching so, so many years ago.

]]> Meet our wonderful co-hosts, Marcea and Jacie, and learn all about their educational background and why they got into teaching so, so many years ago.

]]> The Staff Lounge Buzzsprout-4811552 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0800 1775 1 full false