RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1 -- Rendered At Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:40:54 +0000 Leave a Little Sparkle https://redcircle.com/shows/lals-leave-a-little-sparkle en © 2023 A podcast about education by an educator. Juliana Downing-Walker A podcast about educators for educators. Real world problems, advice and solutions for the nitty gritty of teaching. Leave A Little Sparkle is an online platform for all things educational content related. Resources, professional development, remote collaboration, videos and more! LALS is aiming to support classroom curriculum and design along with the actual person teaching it. d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1 A podcast about educators for educators. Real world problems, advice and solutions for the nitty gritty of teaching. Leave A Little Sparkle is an online platform for all things educational content related. Resources, professional development, remote collaboration, videos and more! LALS is aiming to support classroom curriculum and design along with the actual person teaching it. All hosted by a girl, just trying to live out her Mr. Feeny dreams.

]]> episodic yes Juliana Downing-Walker julie@leavealittlesparkle.info https://feeds.redcircle.com/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1 no full Talking Teacher Mental Health Talking Teacher Mental Health 2 5 Juliana Downing-Walker (Thank you for giving us Spring Break off! Back to our regularly scheduled podcasts!)


Season 5 is all about talking the hard subjects. This week, we are discussing teacher mental health! Join Christine and I as we navigate through our mental health journey's and how we cope with the everyday stresses of teaching and being in the education world.

Remember, if you are feeling like you cannot handle your stress, blue or depression to seek out help! There is power in saying "I am not okay".

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]]> <p>(Thank you for giving us Spring Break off! Back to our regularly scheduled podcasts!)</p><p><br></p><p>Season 5 is all about talking the hard subjects. This week, we are discussing teacher mental health! Join Christine and I as we navigate through our mental health journey&#39;s and how we cope with the everyday stresses of teaching and being in the education world.</p><p>Remember, if you are feeling like you cannot handle your stress, blue or depression to seek out help! There is power in saying &#34;I am not okay&#34;.</p><p>If you are interested in having some sheets of Wellness My Way, please email julie@leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>Like, Subscribe, Share!</p><p><br></p><p>www.leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>Teachers Storefront --&gt; <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leave-A-Little-Sparkle" rel="nofollow">Leave a Little Sparkle Teaching Resources | Teachers Pay Teachers</a></p><p>Wellness My Way --&gt; <a href="https://www.lulu.com/shop/downing-walker-juliana/wellness-my-way/paperback/product-v6mvdw.html?page=1&pageSize=4" rel="nofollow">Wellness My Way (lulu.com)</a></p> 1c69b316-c2a3-49df-be24-e4474618f3e6 https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/35619b83-b7cb-4970-b3c9-2b0ad1870980 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:53:46 +0000 2284 no full Talking Teacher Abuse Talking Teacher Abuse 1 5 Juliana Downing-Walker There seems to be a rampant act of abusing teachers in the education world. Join Christine Parker and Juliana Downing-Walker as they discuss this every growing trend of teacher abuse and how this is one of the fundamental reasons teachers are leaving the profession.


(Disclaimer: Please remember, not all hope is lost, we can fix this if we are open to talking about the problem!)


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]]> <p>There seems to be a rampant act of abusing teachers in the education world. Join Christine Parker and Juliana Downing-Walker as they discuss this every growing trend of teacher abuse and how this is one of the fundamental reasons teachers are leaving the profession. </p><p><br></p><p>(Disclaimer: Please remember, not all hope is lost, we can fix this if we are open to talking about the problem!)</p><p><br></p><p>Check out the LALS Website: www.leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>Send us a message: julie@leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>Check out our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Leavealittlesparkle" rel="nofollow">Leave a Little Sparkle - YouTube</a></p> c8e8a201-4d6f-493f-9589-9b4841d5f5f8 https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/6a685a38-84da-4fc1-b16b-7c27890eff89 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000 2835 no full They should pay us like football players They should pay us like football players 2 4 Juliana Downing-Walker This week on the nearly absent but coming back podcast... join Christine and Julie to learn about life outside of the classroom. As Julie navigates away from the classroom there are challenges that must be faced. Including the desire to be paid more for the constant stress.

]]> <p><span>This week on the nearly absent but coming back podcast... join Christine and Julie to learn about life outside of the classroom. As Julie navigates away from the classroom there are challenges that must be faced. Including the desire to be paid more for the constant stress.</span></p> 210f6823-411c-40dc-ad39-b8bdefff91fd https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/4d51b1f1-0958-44f7-a9c0-af727ded5a34 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 18:09:48 +0000 2870 no full We Shouldn't Eat Poop and Other Kindergarten Facts We Shouldn't Eat Poop and Other Kindergarten Facts 1 4 Juliana Downing-Walker Join Christine and I as we bust down the door to kindergarten and open up a fact book you may not realize exists! This hilarious story telling by two best friend educators is sure to put a smile on your face!

]]> <p><span>Join Christine and I as we bust down the door to kindergarten and open up a fact book you may not realize exists! This hilarious story telling by two best friend educators is sure to put a smile on your face!</span></p> 58cb6cdc-b297-4dac-9140-bfa53f17cf43 https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/8c121c51-6b8c-4bac-bb93-ac9db3ac1096 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2424 no full They're Human Beings They're Human Beings 7 3 Juliana Downing-Walker Join Mrs. Maren Hanson (TikTok Teacher) and I as we navigate the complexity of being a mother and teacher. We discuss empathy in the classroom and how to survive and thrive as a teacher being pulled in many directions. This conversation was filled with fun!

*Last Episode this season! Season 4 will premiere September 23, 2023*


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]]> <p>Join Mrs. Maren Hanson (TikTok Teacher) and I as we navigate the complexity of being a mother and teacher. We discuss empathy in the classroom and how to survive and thrive as a teacher being pulled in many directions. This conversation was filled with fun!</p><p>*Last Episode this season! Season 4 will premiere September 23, 2023*</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this content and want to learn more check out these links:</p><p>Tik Tok- @Leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>Instagram- @leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/leavealittlesparkle.info <a href="https://www.facebook.com/leavealittlesparkle.info" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></p><p>YouTube- https://youtube.com/@Leavealittlesparkle</p> d64cec69-02e6-4995-bc86-0d2c4480d639 https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/2c770bde-b3cb-4a9d-8821-2092f4139994 Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:57:05 +0000 3058 no full Let's Talk Let's Talk 6 4 Juliana Downing-Walker Join me for a special episode of Leave a Little Sparkle where I take you through the journey that landed me in a promotion! I am so excited to announce this new chapter in my life and I will continue to bring you the best content for teachers that I possibly can!


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]]> <p><span>Join me for a special episode of Leave a Little Sparkle where I take you through the journey that landed me in a promotion! I am so excited to announce this new chapter in my life and I will continue to bring you the best content for teachers that I possibly can! </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>This episode is a great one! If you like it, consider subscribing and supporting my channel via any of the links below!</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Teacher&#39;s Lounge Patreon- patreon.com/LeaveaLittleSparkle</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Etsy Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeaveaLittleSpark?ref=profile_header</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Website: www.leavealittlesparkle.info</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leave-A-Little-Sparkle</span></p> 39921bc5-e27f-409d-9efe-9f30b237d9a7 https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/22c242ed-8d18-4fcc-9cc1-1adf2a2d9d92 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1536 no full How Did She Do It?! How Did She Do It?! 5 3 Juliana Downing-Walker The Happy Teacher joins me today to talk about her journey to becoming a very popular teacher on Tik Tok and how she even became a teacher! Our conversation flowed like two old friends, and I sincerely hope you get some of the happiness from this episode that we felt while filming!

]]> <p>The Happy Teacher joins me today to talk about her journey to becoming a very popular teacher on Tik Tok and how she even became a teacher! Our conversation flowed like two old friends, and I sincerely hope you get some of the happiness from this episode that we felt while filming!</p> a0479eb5-401f-4529-9a01-e1d624d7ff5a https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/6701aafe-661d-4bfa-8c4d-c0124229265c Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2966 no full Dear Mr. Heid Follow Up! He Tweeted Us! Dear Mr. Heid Follow Up! He Tweeted Us! 3 Juliana Downing-Walker This is a part 2 for last week's episode and includes some follow up information, like the tweet he sent us and our email reply! What an exciting time!!


Follow along as we lay out our research, ideas and next steps to finally start creating change.


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]]> <p>This is a part 2 for last week&#39;s episode and includes some follow up information, like the tweet he sent us and our email reply! What an exciting time!!</p><p><br></p><p>Follow along as we lay out our research, ideas and next steps to finally start creating change.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in supporting this idea, please visit the below links.</p><p><br></p><p>Change.org https://chng.it/2jRfRZkj</p><p>Google Forms https://forms.gle/iDoxWYQ2NLjw93Xz5</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a great one! If you like it, consider subscribing and supporting my channel via any of the links below!</p><p><br></p><p>Teacher&#39;s Lounge Patreon- patreon.com/LeaveaLittleSparkle</p><p><br></p><p>Etsy Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeaveaLittleSpark?ref=profile_header</p><p><br></p><p>Website: www.leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p><br></p><p>TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leave-A-Little-Sparkle</p> cd5d19c9-2536-436b-a141-33973ca857d4 https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/d0c18ce9-f2e3-4280-b5c9-86579394a3a1 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:10:08 +0000 2938 no full Dear Mr. Heid Dear Mr. Heid 3 3 Juliana Downing-Walker This week's episode is a fun one that includes my best friend, Christine Parker! Have you ever had an idea that you knew was an awesome idea that could potentially impact hundreds or thousands of lives for the better? Well Christine and I did!


Follow along as we lay out our research, ideas and next steps to finally start creating change.


If you are interested in supporting this idea, please visit the below links.


Change.org https://chng.it/2jRfRZkj

Google Forms https://forms.gle/iDoxWYQ2NLjw93Xz5


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]]> <p>This week&#39;s episode is a fun one that includes my best friend, Christine Parker! Have you ever had an idea that you knew was an awesome idea that could potentially impact hundreds or thousands of lives for the better? Well Christine and I did!</p><p><br></p><p>Follow along as we lay out our research, ideas and next steps to finally start creating change.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in supporting this idea, please visit the below links.</p><p><br></p><p>Change.org https://chng.it/2jRfRZkj</p><p>Google Forms https://forms.gle/iDoxWYQ2NLjw93Xz5</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a great one! If you like it, consider subscribing and supporting my channel via any of the links below!</p><p><br></p><p>Teacher&#39;s Lounge Patreon- patreon.com/LeaveaLittleSparkle</p><p><br></p><p>Etsy Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeaveaLittleSpark?ref=profile_header</p><p><br></p><p>Website: www.leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p><br></p><p>TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leave-A-Little-Sparkle</p><p><br></p><p>Looking to promote, reach out, or collaborate? julie@leavealittlesparkle.info</p> d0eeb622-e7fa-4321-824a-ec99d85752f5 https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/ddbd0e09-7ea5-4df3-8f14-5e9d9d55797a Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 3047 no full Finding your Sparkle Finding your Sparkle 2 3 Juliana Downing-Walker What an amazing conversation about teaching and how awesome this profession is. Sit down with Ms. Johnson ELA (Yes, the super sweet, kind, funny and UPBEAT teacher from Tik Tok). We talk about finding your marigolds and how important it is to find a SPARKLE in this profession. It is a jam-packed episode of fun, laughter and advice.


Special thank you to Ms. Johnson for joining me on this episode!


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]]> <p>What an amazing conversation about teaching and how awesome this profession is. Sit down with Ms. Johnson ELA (Yes, the super sweet, kind, funny and UPBEAT teacher from Tik Tok). We talk about finding your marigolds and how important it is to find a SPARKLE in this profession. It is a jam-packed episode of fun, laughter and advice.</p><p><br></p><p>Special thank you to Ms. Johnson for joining me on this episode!</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a great one! If you like it, consider subscribing and supporting my channel via any of the links below!</p><p>Teacher&#39;s Lounge Patreon- patreon.com/LeaveaLittleSparkle</p><p>Etsy Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeaveaLittleSpark?ref=profile_header</p><p>Website: www.leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leave-A-Little-Sparkle</p><p>Looking to promote, reach out, or collaborate? julie@leavealittlesparkle.info</p> c564bc3b-0fa6-452a-87eb-d8b3bc285431 https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/0d501123-ce94-43f2-afa3-397064f884d0 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2750 no full "They're Lying to Us!" The Truth Behind Becoming a Sub "They're Lying to Us!" The Truth Behind Becoming a Sub 1 3 Juliana Downing-Walker In this episode we speak with a newly hired substitute to learn about the experience, do some blind reacting and learn the truth behind what they are actually doing when they hire subs.


This episode is a great one! If you like it, consider subscribing and supporting my channel via any of the links below!

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]]> <p>In this episode we speak with a newly hired substitute to learn about the experience, do some blind reacting and learn the truth behind what they are actually doing when they hire subs.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a great one! If you like it, consider subscribing and supporting my channel via any of the links below!</p><p>Teacher&#39;s Lounge Patreon- patreon.com/LeaveaLittleSparkle</p><p>Etsy Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeaveaLittleSpark?ref=profile_header</p><p>Website: www.leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leave-A-Little-Sparkle</p><p>Looking to promote, reach out, or collaborate? julie@leavealittlesparkle.info</p> 4a55aee2-459b-4d0c-bb92-b3798e12348f https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/de4a76ba-7eab-4a2c-b077-da556255a353 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 3526 no full Why aren't you teaching anymore? Why aren't you teaching anymore? 9 2 Juliana Downing-Walker We started documenting Miss Schultz on her first week of school and today we revisit Miss Schultz on her LAST week of school. It is a bittersweet goodbye, but one that many teachers are doing right now. Lets dive in an see what caused her to say "I'm done" to this whole teacher thing.


This episode is a great one! If you like it, consider subscribing and supporting my channel via any of the links below!

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]]> <p>We started documenting Miss Schultz on her first week of school and today we revisit Miss Schultz on her LAST week of school. It is a bittersweet goodbye, but one that many teachers are doing right now. Lets dive in an see what caused her to say &#34;I&#39;m done&#34; to this whole teacher thing.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a great one! If you like it, consider subscribing and supporting my channel via any of the links below!</p><p>Teacher&#39;s Lounge Patreon- patreon.com/LeaveaLittleSparkle</p><p>Etsy Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeaveaLittleSpark?ref=profile_header</p><p>Website: www.leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leave-A-Little-Sparkle</p><p>Looking to promote, reach out, or collaborate? julie@leavealittlesparkle.info</p> eff6e484-ce94-4e1e-b6b7-23bfd80b9250 https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/68f7cad8-897b-4ba8-b37f-69469b5f5572 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2939 no full Teachers react to Twitter Teachers react to Twitter 8 2 Juliana Downing-Walker Join my best friend Christine Parker and myself as we react to educators twitter and their ideas. This was a fun way to get ready for the end of the year and the end of season 2! Join us next week with our final episode of Season 2!!


ATTENTION: Next weeks episode will be uploaded Friday!


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]]> <p>Join my best friend Christine Parker and myself as we react to educators twitter and their ideas. This was a fun way to get ready for the end of the year and the end of season 2! Join us next week with our final episode of Season 2!!</p><p><br></p><p>ATTENTION: Next weeks episode will be uploaded Friday!</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a great one! If you like it, consider subscribing and supporting my channel via any of the links below!</p><p>Teacher&#39;s Lounge Patreon- patreon.com/LeaveaLittleSparkle</p><p>Etsy Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeaveaLittleSpark?ref=profile_header</p><p>Website: www.leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leave-A-Little-Sparkle</p><p>Looking to promote, reach out, or collaborate? julie@leavealittlesparkle.info</p> 6a524c36-9600-4817-b61d-164c9546fd6c https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/b1edbef5-79e5-46fa-afd9-a8b12737f65e Sat, 27 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000 2373 no full The Great Florida Book Ban The Great Florida Book Ban 7 2 Juliana Downing-Walker LALS goes controversial... In this episode of Leave a Little Sparkle, learn about a frustration that is overcoming Florida teachers and media specialists as we attempt to navigate a world where censorship is taking over more and more of our school curriculum.

Whether you are for the book ban or against it, hearing how it has affected your schools libraries and other teachers classrooms is massively important.

In order to affect change, it has to start with us!


This episode is a great one! If you like it, consider subscribing and supporting my channel via any of the links below!

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]]> <p>LALS goes controversial... In this episode of Leave a Little Sparkle, learn about a frustration that is overcoming Florida teachers and media specialists as we attempt to navigate a world where censorship is taking over more and more of our school curriculum.</p><p>Whether you are for the book ban or against it, hearing how it has affected your schools libraries and other teachers classrooms is massively important.</p><p>In order to affect change, it has to start with us!</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a great one! If you like it, consider subscribing and supporting my channel via any of the links below!</p><p>Teacher&#39;s Lounge Patreon- patreon.com/LeaveaLittleSparkle</p><p>Etsy Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeaveaLittleSpark?ref=profile_header</p><p>Website: www.leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leave-A-Little-Sparkle</p><p>Looking to promote, reach out, or collaborate? julie@leavealittlesparkle.info</p> b49c7fd1-e402-4b89-835a-c3ad5c704fcc https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/01cd78e0-a36e-4a6d-bd6b-4490adf745e9 Wed, 17 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 1906 no full My Teachers Failed Me My Teachers Failed Me 6 1 Juliana Downing-Walker How to not fail your students This episode addresses childhood traumatic events and what to actually look for in a student that is struggling mentally, from the perspective of adults who went through trauma.

And, just as the title captions, I believe some of my teachers failed me....

I sit with Jess Brown, an advocate for students, teacher and survivor. I am so proud of the conversations we can candidly have because it means we have come a long way.

Through the confessions, and feelings, there is laughter and happiness that we have worked hard on!

This episode is a great one! If you like it, consider subscribing and supporting my channel via any of the links below!

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]]> <p>This episode addresses childhood traumatic events and what to actually look for in a student that is struggling mentally, from the perspective of adults who went through trauma.</p><p>And, just as the title captions, I believe some of my teachers failed me....</p><p>I sit with Jess Brown, an advocate for students, teacher and survivor. I am so proud of the conversations we can candidly have because it means we have come a long way.</p><p>Through the confessions, and feelings, there is laughter and happiness that we have worked hard on!</p><p>This episode is a great one! If you like it, consider subscribing and supporting my channel via any of the links below!</p><p>Teacher&#39;s Lounge Patreon- patreon.com/LeaveaLittleSparkle</p><p>Etsy Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeaveaLittleSpark?ref=profile_header</p><p>Website: www.leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leave-A-Little-Sparkle</p><p>Looking to promote, reach out, or collaborate? julie@leavealittlesparkle.info</p> 7c3bc4b4-4091-4fdb-b276-0407d6ebb61e https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/28bbb3f8-9d55-4b78-ad77-16cf8d7ca82b Wed, 10 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 1999 no full Do I ever stop talking?! Do I ever stop talking?! 5 2 Juliana Downing-Walker It's just me this morning folks! A teacher and her podcast! This morning I am answering questions sent in by friends and family and getting open, honest and deep. Next week we will have anothe guest, but for this week, I hope you enjoy hearing all about my thoughts and opinions too!


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]]> <p>It&#39;s just me this morning folks! A teacher and her podcast! This morning I am answering questions sent in by friends and family and getting open, honest and deep. Next week we will have anothe guest, but for this week, I hope you enjoy hearing all about my thoughts and opinions too!</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a great one! If you like it, consider subscribing and supporting my channel via any of the links below!</p><p>Teacher&#39;s Lounge Patreon- patreon.com/LeaveaLittleSparkle</p><p>Etsy Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeaveaLittleSpark?ref=profile_header</p><p>Website: www.leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leave-A-Little-Sparkle</p><p>Looking to promote, reach out, or collaborate? julie@leavealittlesparkle.info</p> 4e992c65-0d4f-4493-a587-6bbda84a47bb https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/746d4a6a-dc1b-4edf-a92f-a56426f36a2a Wed, 03 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 1966 no full Communication is Key Communication is Key 4 2 Juliana Downing-Walker And, yes we rebranded.... here is why! I was thrilled to speak with Ysela as she was such a breath of fresh air! It is amazing what translates from school to school, county to county, and state to state. Good teaching will always be good teaching. And, this usually comes from communication! Join Ysela and I as we talk about all the things we do to help our kids be successful and communicate!


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]]> <p><span>I was thrilled to speak with Ysela as she was such a breath of fresh air! It is amazing what translates from school to school, county to county, and state to state. Good teaching will always be good teaching. And, this usually comes from communication! Join Ysela and I as we talk about all the things we do to help our kids be successful and communicate! </span></p><p><br></p><p><span><span></span></span>This episode is a great one! If you like it, consider subscribing and supporting my channel via any of the links below!</p><p>Teacher&#39;s Lounge Patreon- patreon.com/LeaveaLittleSparkle</p><p>Etsy Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeaveaLittleSpark?ref=profile_header</p><p>Website: www.leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leave-A-Little-Sparkle</p><p>Looking to promote, reach out, or collaborate? julie@leavealittlesparkle.info</p> 139e6de5-b706-4e63-bf8b-e5a422416c19 https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/5f928a89-7c03-4a6f-a692-3a712d5640c0 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 1992 no full Match their Energy Match their Energy 3 2 Juliana Downing-Walker This week's episode does include a trigger warning! Mrs. Ramjit, a parent of one of my students that is also an employee of the school board and I talk about some serious and concerning trends we see in schools and what it truly feels like to parents.


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]]> <p>This week&#39;s episode does include a trigger warning! Mrs. Ramjit, a parent of one of my students that is also an employee of the school board and I talk about some serious and concerning trends we see in schools and what it truly feels like to parents.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a great one! If you like it, consider subscribing and supporting my channel via any of the links below!</p><p>Teacher&#39;s Lounge Patreon- patreon.com/LeaveaLittleSparkle</p><p>Etsy Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeaveaLittleSpark?ref=profile_header</p><p>Website: www.leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leave-A-Little-Sparkle</p><p>Looking to promote, reach out, or collaborate? julie@leavealittlesparkle.info</p> b808a19a-6821-4c53-8d5f-0734519867cd https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/fd2e5333-400c-4bc8-ba57-7261592a9c73 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 1590 no full Post-Pandemic Kids Post-Pandemic Kids 2 2 Juliana Downing-Walker Most teachers are tired, burned out, feeling sluggish this time of year... But could it be because of other reasons? Maybe these post-pandemic kids are different? So how can we combat a different set of kids?

Join me this week as we break down some great tips and trick to help in the classroom. This week we are joined by two podcasting best friends that also happen to be teachers. It is a great diverse conversation!

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]]> <p>Most teachers are tired, burned out, feeling sluggish this time of year... But could it be because of other reasons? Maybe these post-pandemic kids are different? So how can we combat a different set of kids?</p><p>Join me this week as we break down some great tips and trick to help in the classroom. This week we are joined by two podcasting best friends that also happen to be teachers. It is a great diverse conversation!</p><p>If you would like to learn more about supporting LALS follow the links below:</p><p>Teacher&#39;s Lounge Patreon- patreon.com/LeaveaLittleSparkle</p><p>Etsy Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeaveaLittleSpark?ref=profile_header</p><p>Website: www.leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leave-A-Little-Sparkle</p><p>Register for Istation Professional development on small groups: https://istation.zoom.us/webinar/register/8416787355342/WN_d04s5T8hRmu6gWNTi_vqLg#/registration</p><p>Looking to promote, reach out, or collaborate? julie@leavealittlesparkle.info</p> 78276495-4491-4f08-ab62-2a6e3a52f525 https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/3b3d92f0-aefe-4251-b2dd-3f0a1021519a Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2868 no full I Can't Teach Anyone, Anything I Can't Teach Anyone, Anything 1 2 Juliana Downing-Walker Making Magic in the Classroom Catch the female version of Ron Clarke here on LALS: Season 2 Episode 1 with Ms. Kathryn Ashmore and of course a special feature of my best friend Mrs. Christine Parker where we talk magic inside and outside the classroom, how to lead, how to teach, how to facilitate and of course there is sooooo much laughter and fun in between! Catch the female version of Ron Clark here on LALS: Season 2 Episode 1 with Ms. Kathryn Ashmore and of course a special feature of my best friend Mrs. Christine Parker where we talk magic inside and outside the classroom, how to lead, how to teach, how to facilitate and of course there is sooooo much laughter and fun in between!


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]]> <p>Catch the female version of Ron Clark here on LALS: Season 2 Episode 1 with Ms. Kathryn Ashmore and of course a special feature of my best friend Mrs. Christine Parker where we talk magic inside and outside the classroom, how to lead, how to teach, how to facilitate and of course there is sooooo much laughter and fun in between!</p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to learn more about supporting LALS follow the links below:</p><p>Teacher&#39;s Lounge Patreon- patreon.com/LeaveaLittleSparkle</p><p>Etsy Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeaveaLittleSpark?ref=profile_header</p><p>Website: www.leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p>TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leave-A-Little-Sparkle</p><p>Register for Istation Professional development on small groups: https://istation.zoom.us/webinar/register/8416787355342/WN_d04s5T8hRmu6gWNTi_vqLg#/registration</p><p>Looking to promote, reach out, or collaborate? julie@leavealittlesparkle.info</p><p><br></p><p>Created using Adobe Audition</p><p>Intro song by: Venturols on Fiverr.</p> 40d3d80c-c4af-4542-9e8c-8dadf0c58edb https://redcircle.com/shows/d709aaaa-cd39-4da2-94e8-701349ca9fa1/episodes/c1a79710-5a38-4b8c-9a8d-8879b1e9bdf4 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2320 no full Telling the Truth Telling the Truth 7 1 Juliana Downing-Walker Hear just from me about why I started LALS, where it is going and what it has done for my mental health journey. This one gets real, raw and very open about things I've endured in my life.  Hear just from me about why I started LALS, where it is going and what it has done for my mental health journey. This one gets real, raw and very open about things I've endured in my life.  Hear just from me about why I started LALS, where it is going and what it has done for my mental health journey. This one gets real, raw and very open about things I've endured in my life. 

]]> <p>Hear just from me about why I started LALS, where it is going and what it has done for my mental health journey. This one gets real, raw and very open about things I&#39;ve endured in my life. </p> https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51543/episode/1439267 https://it-takes-special-people.castos.com/episodes/special-live-episode Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:15:00 +0000 1767 no full Teacher Best Friends: The Origin Story Teacher Best Friends: The Origin Story 6 1 Juliana Downing-Walker This week I am joined by the bestest friend in the whole wide world... Mrs. Christine Parker. We have travelled this road of education together for over 8 years. We have supported each other and have helped each other through SO many things... This gives the background story... and you will fall in love with the kindest soul I have ever met just like I have.    So strap in and get ready! This one is full of stories, wisdom, and laughter! This week I am joined by the bestest friend in the whole wide world... Mrs. Christine Parker. We have travelled this road of education together for over 8 years. We have supported each other and have helped each other through SO many things... This gives the background story... and you will fall in love with the kindest soul I have ever met just like I have.    So strap in and get ready! This one is full of stories, wisdom, and laughter! This week I am joined by the bestest friend in the whole wide world... Mrs. Christine Parker. We have travelled this road of education together for over 8 years. We have supported each other and have helped each other through SO many things... This gives the background story... and you will fall in love with the kindest soul I have ever met just like I have. 

 

So strap in and get ready! This one is full of stories, wisdom, and laughter!

]]> <p>This week I am joined by the bestest friend in the whole wide world... Mrs. Christine Parker. We have travelled this road of education together for over 8 years. We have supported each other and have helped each other through SO many things... This gives the background story... and you will fall in love with the kindest soul I have ever met just like I have. </p> <p> </p> <p>So strap in and get ready! This one is full of stories, wisdom, and laughter!</p> https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51543/episode/1427963 https://it-takes-special-people.castos.com/episodes/teacher-best-friends-the-origin-story Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2212 no full Bridging the Gap Bridging the Gap 4 1 Juliana Downing-Walker This morning, join Mrs. Johnson (assistant principal of JSA) and myself as we talk about how to bridge the gap between admin and teachers. Learning about each other and respecting one another helps us to create an open and honest environment for our kids and ourselves. It was a refreshing conversation! Get to know how an admin thinks! I appreciate the collaboration with my assistant principal! This morning, join Mrs. Johnson (assistant principal of JSA) and myself as we talk about how to bridge the gap between admin and teachers. Learning about each other and respecting one another helps us to create an open and honest environment for our kids and ourselves. It was a refreshing conversation! Get to know how an admin thinks! I appreciate the collaboration with my assistant principal! This morning, join Mrs. Johnson (assistant principal of JSA) and myself as we talk about how to bridge the gap between admin and teachers. Learning about each other and respecting one another helps us to create an open and honest environment for our kids and ourselves. It was a refreshing conversation! Get to know how an admin thinks! I appreciate the collaboration with my assistant principal!

]]> <p>This morning, join Mrs. Johnson (assistant principal of JSA) and myself as we talk about how to bridge the gap between admin and teachers. Learning about each other and respecting one another helps us to create an open and honest environment for our kids and ourselves. It was a refreshing conversation! Get to know how an admin thinks! I appreciate the collaboration with my assistant principal!</p> https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51543/episode/1426988 https://it-takes-special-people.castos.com/episodes/bridging-the-gap-2 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1637 no full Mental Health Matters Mental Health Matters 4 1 Juliana Downing-Walker This episode discusses the state of mental health for teachers and students alike. The symbiotic relationship between the two feeds into the mental health state that we are all in. I am joined by my collegues and friends as we navigate the once stigmatized topic of mental health. This topic is one that is near and dear to my heart and I wanted to make sure that we all treated it with the utmost respect. This episode is longer as we 3 discussed this topic and shared part of our own journies. So join us this week at the hexagon table of talk to learn more! Special Guests: Daniel Barahona, Tracy Strouse. This episode discusses the state of mental health for teachers and students alike. The symbiotic relationship between the two feeds into the mental health state that we are all in. I am joined by my collegues and friends as we navigate the once stigmatized topic of mental health. This topic is one that is near and dear to my heart and I wanted to make sure that we all treated it with the utmost respect. This episode is longer as we 3 discussed this topic and shared part of our own journies. So join us this week at the hexagon table of talk to learn more! Special Guests: Daniel Barahona, Tracy Strouse. This episode discusses the state of mental health for teachers and students alike. The symbiotic relationship between the two feeds into the mental health state that we are all in. I am joined by my collegues and friends as we navigate the once stigmatized topic of mental health. This topic is one that is near and dear to my heart and I wanted to make sure that we all treated it with the utmost respect.

This episode is longer as we 3 discussed this topic and shared part of our own journies. So join us this week at the hexagon table of talk to learn more!

Special Guests: Daniel Barahona, Tracy Strouse.

]]> <p>This episode discusses the state of mental health for teachers and students alike. The symbiotic relationship between the two feeds into the mental health state that we are all in. I am joined by my collegues and friends as we navigate the once stigmatized topic of mental health. This topic is one that is near and dear to my heart and I wanted to make sure that we all treated it with the utmost respect.</p> <p>This episode is longer as we 3 discussed this topic and shared part of our own journies. So join us this week at the hexagon table of talk to learn more!</p> <p>Special Guests: Daniel Barahona, Tracy Strouse.</p> https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51543/episode/1421552 https://it-takes-special-people.castos.com/episodes/mental-health-matters-2 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2806 no full For the Love of Learning For the Love of Learning 3 1 Juliana Downing-Walker This week you will meet Mrs. Wilson. Reading coach @ JSA and I think one of my new found favorite people. Mrs. Wilson has lived a life worth learning about in the education world and she does amazing things to support and help educators around our school. This week's episode is all about learning, growing and loving the pursuit of becoming a better educator daily.  I am so excited for you to learn more, hear her classroom testimony and listen to reading nerds loving every minute of this educational journey.  This week you will meet Mrs. Wilson. Reading coach @ JSA and I think one of my new found favorite people. Mrs. Wilson has lived a life worth learning about in the education world and she does amazing things to support and help educators around our school. This week's episode is all about learning, growing and loving the pursuit of becoming a better educator daily.  I am so excited for you to learn more, hear her classroom testimony and listen to reading nerds loving every minute of this educational journey.  This week you will meet Mrs. Wilson. Reading coach @ JSA and I think one of my new found favorite people. Mrs. Wilson has lived a life worth learning about in the education world and she does amazing things to support and help educators around our school. This week's episode is all about learning, growing and loving the pursuit of becoming a better educator daily. 

I am so excited for you to learn more, hear her classroom testimony and listen to reading nerds loving every minute of this educational journey. 

]]> <p>This week you will meet Mrs. Wilson. Reading coach @ JSA and I think one of my new found favorite people. Mrs. Wilson has lived a life worth learning about in the education world and she does amazing things to support and help educators around our school. This week&#39;s episode is all about learning, growing and loving the pursuit of becoming a better educator daily. </p> <p>I am so excited for you to learn more, hear her classroom testimony and listen to reading nerds loving every minute of this educational journey. </p> https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51543/episode/1411956 https://it-takes-special-people.castos.com/episodes/for-the-love-of-learning Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1817 no full Teaching is Hard Teaching is Hard 2 1 Juliana Downing-Walker In this episode you will hear from a BRAND NEW teacher how her experience is going. You will also hear this veteran attempt to give advice, but really end up saying all the cliche things... regardless of your time in education, this is the episode for you! In this episode you will hear from a BRAND NEW teacher how her experience is going. You will also hear this veteran attempt to give advice, but really end up saying all the cliche things... regardless of your time in education, this is the episode for you! In this episode you will hear from a BRAND NEW teacher how her experience is going. You will also hear this veteran attempt to give advice, but really end up saying all the cliche things... regardless of your time in education, this is the episode for you!

]]> <p>In this episode you will hear from a BRAND NEW teacher how her experience is going. You will also hear this veteran attempt to give advice, but really end up saying all the cliche things... regardless of your time in education, this is the episode for you!</p> https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51543/episode/1404532 https://it-takes-special-people.castos.com/episodes/teaching-is-hard Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000 1921 no full It Takes Special People It Takes Special People 1 1 Juliana Downing-Walker In this episode you will hear about inspirational people throughout our educational journey's! Thank you Mr. Clark for joining me! In this episode you will hear about inspirational people throughout our educational journey's! Thank you Mr. Clark for joining me! In this episode you will hear about inspirational people throughout our educational journey's! Thank you Mr. Clark for joining me!

]]> <p>In this episode you will hear about inspirational people throughout our educational journey&#39;s! Thank you Mr. Clark for joining me!</p> https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51543/episode/1396279 https://it-takes-special-people.castos.com/episodes/it-takes-special-people Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000 1284 no