On a very, very special episode of Teachers' Lounge, our education show turns 5 years old! We're celebrating by remembering some of our favorite moments from over the years.
And if this is your first time hearing our (award-winning!) show -- what a great time to jump in! Teachers' Lounge is based on a simple idea -- we’ve all had teachers in our lives who helped us become who we are today.
Every educator we have on this podcast, whether teacher, coach or professor is nominated by the folks who listen. So, we want you to be a part of our show! Tell us about the educators who inspired you & the educators in your community who deserve a spotlight.
Email us with our nominations and story ideas at teacherslounge@niu.edu.
And you can check out our Teachers' Lounge Radio Show. It airs on the last Friday of the month at noon on WNIJ and then again the following Saturday morning at 6 a.m.
Make sure you check it out and hear exclusive segments that you can't find on the podcast like "Classroom Correspondent" and our student correspondents!
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SHOW NOTES
Episodes featured:
Music Is Life: 89-Year-Old Retired Choral Teacher & Army Band Veteran
Meet A Reading Specialist & Her Team of Therapy Dogs
Teachers' Lounge Podcast LIVE at Beloit College with Wayne Au
When Your Older Brother Is Your High School Teacher: A Family of Teachers
One School, One Grade, Three Generations
A school year in the life of a teacher, 2023-24
From 1,800 degree kilns to 3D printers: a ceramics teacher and his cutting edge classroom
Catholic Schools, Service Projects & Prom Draw
Lessons from a hearing special ed teacher & sign language interpreter
Our DeKalb student correspondents teach forensics & the art of communication
Teacher burnout, representation, and a journey from Chicago to Shanghai
The Heartbreaking & Hilarious Notes From Kids On COVID School Closings
'CHUTZ-POW!', Superman & Comic Books As A Social Force
Teaching students how to care for the dying & bereaved
Crocheted opossums, fighting for your students, & student teaching at your old high school
Adaptive physical education & a Sandwich homecoming
Helping first-generation college students succeed
Preaching, Teaching And Writing Raps For Elementary Students
From Language Arts To Rap Battles: The Last Wordbender
The ultimate goal of education with NIU Professor Gulsat Aygen
With Special Guest Educator...My Mom!
Music: Our show's theme music is from the northern Illinois-based band "Kindoves" and their songs "Popn," "Origins" and "Quiche." You can find more of their music on their Soundcloud page. You can also listen to the episode of WNIJ's Sessions from Studio A where they were featured.
Teachers! People who know teachers! People with stories about teachers! Send us an email and be part of the show!
teacherslounge@niu.edu
