The Rookie Teachers Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:43:30 -0400 en-us © 2026 The Rookie Teachers yes 62a7d848-f5a5-5011-bb14-8963029c0521 meco@niu.edu MECO episodic false Kyrsten and Olivia are two recent graduates of Northern Illinois University who are beginning their teaching careers. This podcast follows their experiences as first-year special education teachers. From struggles, problem-solving strategies, and victories in the classroom, these conversations offer real insights into the lives of rookie teachers. Listen as these teachers grow in their careers while providing practical advice for both prospective college students and new teachers in their professional journey. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) MECO meco@niu.edu https://storage.buzzsprout.com/25c9zts8ka5hqxldpgw2wsk320m3?.jpg The Rookie Teachers Welcome to the Rookie Teachers Podcast Welcome to the Rookie Teachers Podcast Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast, The Rookie Teachers! In this episode, you will meet the three Northern Illinois University graduate students who created the podcast. Staicy, Deann and Maeve explain the premise of the podcast, and get listeners excited to hear their first podcast with the Rookie teachers.  

The podcast will follow the first-year teaching journey of Kyrsten and Olivia, recent graduates of NIU. Each episode will discuss the real-life experiences of special education teachers. Follow along as these teachers learn to navigate the classroom and inspire future educators. 

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The podcast will follow the first-year teaching journey of Kyrsten and Olivia, recent graduates of NIU. Each episode will discuss the real-life experiences of special education teachers. Follow along as these teachers learn to navigate the classroom and inspire future educators. 

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