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Welcome to the Teacher RockStar Podcast, a weekly podcast hosted by Steve Hiles where tips and strategies critical to the first-year teacher are discussed. We will be sharing the latest educational research and best practices with the new teacher that I wish I had learned during my teacher preparation program.
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Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Why is it that Gen Z and Alpha are Making Teachers Quit? #174
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
In this episode we discuss the changing dynamics in the classroom. To set the stage, Generation Z and Alpha students, born in the digital age, have grown up with unprecedented access to technology and information. They bring a different set of expectations and learning styles to the table, which can clash with traditional teaching methods. The question is, how are these differences impacting teachers?
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
What I Wish I Knew as a First-Year Teacher: #173
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
In this episode we discuss What I Wish I Knew as a First-Year Teacher. We delve into the valuable insights and advice that can make a significant difference in your first year as an educator. Whether you're a recent graduate or transitioning careers, this episode is designed to provide you with the wisdom and guidance that will set you on the path to success.
Imagine stepping into the classroom on the first day of school, feeling in control and full of confidence. Learn more here.

Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Habits of Resilient Educators: #172
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
In this episode we discuss the book, Habits of Resilient Educators by Lindsay Prendergast and Piper Lee. Their book is a beacon of support for new teachers embarking on their educational journey. The book's research offers practical insights and guidance that prove instrumental in navigating the challenges of the early years in education. It introduces crucial habits for resilience, empowering educators with strategies and exercises to strengthen their professional journey. By addressing common challenges, the book provides a roadmap for implementing resilient habits, offering a valuable resource for educators seeking to thrive despite the inevitable hurdles in the field.
To contact Dr. Lindsay Prendergast, visit here.
To contact Piper Lee, Visit here.
Get your copy of Habits of Resilient Educators here.
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Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
10 Skill Sets that Teachers Need to Coach: #171
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
BILL COPLIN is founder and professor of the highly successful undergraduate Policy Studies Major at Syracuse University which has more than 200 majors annually. He is the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence at the Maxwell School and College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University. An author of 110 books and articles, many of which are in education, he has taught and advised tens of thousands of undergraduates over his 50+ years of teaching. He has also trained more than 1,000 high school teachers, 100+ of which offer his freshman course in high school.
Bill Coplin’s mission is to equip students with the practical skills they need to have career success while leaving society better than they found it. His Skills Win Program seeks to improve education throughout the United States. Coplin’s mantra “Skills To Do Well and Do Good” has motivated generations of Syracuse University alumni to tackle 21st century challenges. In this episode Dr. Coplin walks us through the 10 skill sets that teachers need to coach.
To access the Skills Win! website, visit https://skillswin.syr.edu
For more information, contact Bill Coplin at wdcoplin@syr.edu
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