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Tara, a seasoned special needs teacher with 15 years of experience, offers an unparalleled insight into the daily triumphs, challenges, and raw moments of this profession. From the intricacies of teaching methods to the dynamics of parent-teacher relationships, Tara’s journey reveals the dedication, empathy, and resilience required in this field. Whether you’re considering a career in special education or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes of NYC’s educational system, this episode promises a heartwarming, enlightening, and at times, heartbreaking journey.
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The Learning With Lowell show is a series for the everyday mammal. In this show we’ll learn about leadership, science, and people building their change into the world. The goal is to dig deeply into people who most of us wouldn’t normally ever get to hear. The Host of the show – Lowell Thompson- is a lifelong autodidact, serial problem solver, and founder of startups.
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timestamps
00:00 Introducing / Teaser
01:30 Life as a special ed teacher
02:35 Love of the work and stress
04:00 Different ways to learn /teach
05:45 Attention spans
10:15 Focus and improving learning environment
13:20 Phases vs mile markers for teaching
16:40 Scaling her techniques, working with other teachers
19:55 Parent teacher relationships
24:50 Ways to stay in touch with your kids
26:30 Empathy to parents / story
27:45 Paying for things out of pocket
29:40 Taxes and funding for schools / specialized schools or classes
31:55 Socializing and benefit of mixed school classrooms
37:45 Benefit of socialization on learning
39:00 Teaching at other schools / training others
41:25 Observations / transferring knowledge with control issues
45:20 Special education and chopping block cuts
53:30 Supporting Tara’s work / Empathy for others
55:55 Collaborating with others
58:55 Parents changing over time / Millennial changes
01:02:10 Corporal punishment
01:05:15 Generational problems
01:06:30 Gender and specialization of kid rearing
01:09:55 Helping kids find their path
01:13:40 Pay for teachers and stress / burnout
01:16:55 Self care / mental health
01:19:45 Love your work / meditation
01:23:00 Book / recommendations
01:25:00 Advice for potential teachers