We at the New Teacher Hotline podcast know your pain, and we’ve got the aloe of veteran experience to soothe your blistered skin. Join Dr. Glen Moulton, a supervisor of instruction and lifelong teacher trainer, and Michael Kelley, the author of Rookie Teaching for Dummies, twice a month as they help you stop, drop, and roll your way through your first few years of teaching. Be sure to submit your questions for the show!

teachers of the year

#19: Gator Country

Posted February 8th, 2008 by Mike
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27:31 minutes (6.3 MB)

We interview Rick Ellenburg, the 2008 Florida State Teacher of the Year. He delivers great advice for new teachers, including three invaluable guidelines all rookies should keep in mind. As you listen, I think you'll find it impossible NOT to be uplifted and encouraged by Rick's dedication and love for his kids. Finally, he addresses the biggest fear all new teachers have: hamster babies. Confused? Listen to learn more!

#18: Rich Ognibene, NY Teacher of the Year

Posted January 22nd, 2008 by Mike
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24:02 minutes (5.51 MB)

This week, we sit down with Rich Ognibene, the 2008 New York State Teacher of the Year. Among the topics of conversation: qualities that make a good teacher stand out, managing student discipline before it becomes a problem, and cultivating a productive and welcoming classroom environment. Most of all, you'll sense Rich's passion for teaching and for his students as he explains how to move beyond simply conveying academic content in your classroom to making a difference in your students' lives.

#10: Deep in the Heart of Texas

Posted July 4th, 2007 by Mike
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28:00 minutes (6.41 MB)

Glen's on vacation this week, but the show must go on! Big things are happening at the New Teacher Hotline even though it's only our tenth episode. We unveil a new segment this week called the American Top Fifty, with a goal of interviewing the Teachers of the Year from all 50 states. After all, what could be better than teaching tips and advice from the best of the best? This week Mike talks to Dana Boyd, the Teacher of the Year from Texas. The honoree from deep in the heart of Texas has a big heart herself and lots of good advice about truly valuing your students.

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