Teachers' Lounge
Host Peter Medlin connects with teachers, students and leaders in education as they discuss the biggest issues impacting classrooms.
We want to hear your experiences as an educator. Send us a note to teacherslounge@niu.edu.
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This week, we’re chatting with Michelle Roberts! She teaches deaf and hard of hearing students at Community High School District 155 in Crystal Lake. She’s an adapted Physical Education teacher, helping make games and sports accessible for students with disabilities.
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On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast -- there’s something about learning in the great outdoors that makes school so much more exciting! We’re talking to a STEAM teacher with a passion for outdoor education. Listen now!
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On a new radio show, we’re bringing you conversations about language, art & the role of comic books during the civil rights movement!
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We're revisiting our 2021 conversation with comic book artist and art teacher extraordinaire: Marcel Walker!
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On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast, it’s not often 17 and 70-year-old students share the same classroom. But that’s every day in this adult education class. Learn more about adult education and English language learning!
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This week, we’re bringing you two conversations about the state of early childhood services and why the system is on the verge of collapse.
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On a brand-new Teachers' Lounge Radio Show, we chat with a biology professor making science inclusive AND a sign language interpreter interpreting everything from dog shows to karate.
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On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast, Biology Professor Dr. Sheela Vemu says "not only is science for everyone, understanding and appreciating science is something that everyone can do.”
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on a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast -- Jill teaches deaf students and is a sign language interpreter for swimming meets, dog obedience, and karate classes! Hear how Jill supports her hard of hearing students.
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It’s summer vacation -- but we’re still in session here on Teachers' Lounge! We put on our backpack to head to social justice summer camp & talked with a special education teacher about his journey from teaching in the Philippines to Illinois.