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Linda Kardamis | Educational Consultant & Founder of Teach 4 the Heart
In the Teach 4 the Heart podcast, Linda Kardamis shares ideas and inspiration to help you overcome your teaching challenges and make a lasting difference in your students’ lives.
Designed for Christian teachers in both public and private schools, Teach 4 the Heart strives to present every discussion from a Biblical perspective.
Season 1 will discuss classroom management. Future season's topics TBA but will likely include work/life balance, how our faith should affect our teaching, and more.
QT: My Biggest Classroom Management Mistake (that you don't want to make!)
Do you ever wonder what's missing in your classroom management? Well it might just be what I describe in this episode as my biggest classroom management mistake. The good news - it's fairly easy to fix. :) Get help creating your classroom management plan in The Respectful Classroom: www.teach4theheart.com/respect. Join our FREE Back-to-School Classroom Management Solutions Training at www.teach4theheart.com/backtoschooltraining
05:3918/07/2022
187: How to Stop Being Buried by Busyness
As teachers, there's hardly a time when we're not busy. Even in the summer, it can be hard to relax and stop feeling so hurried. Join us as we discuss why always being busy is such a problem and how to put habits in place NOW that can help us be (and feel) less busy during the school year. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/187. Get Pray & Plan at www.teach4theheart.com/planner. Join the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher.
41:3211/07/2022
QT: News: We're Taking a Break!
The Teach 4 the Heart Podcast will be taking a break and resuming after the 4th of July. Join us as we discuss why we're taking this break and how you, too, can create patterns of rest for your summer.
07:0530/05/2022
QT: How to Not Need Validation as a Teacher
Do you struggle when you don't get the validation you feel you deserve from your admin, coworkers, students, etc? Join us as we discuss why and how we should root our identity in Christ so that we aren't dependent on getting validation from those around us. Save the date for the Rise Up Summit October 21-22, 2022! Get more info at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.
08:1323/05/2022
QT: Are Consequences Biblical?
Do you ever wonder if it's right or wrong to have consequences in your classroom? Join us as we examine this question in light of Scripture and how God deals with us. Find out more about Your Smooth-Running Class at www.teach4theheart.com/plan.
07:1416/05/2022
186: How to Create a Classroom Management Plan that Works
Has classroom management been a struggle? Listen to discover how you can create an effective classroom management plan that will actually work! Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/186. Sign up for Your Smooth-Running Class at www.teach4theheart.com/plan. Take advantage of AACS's free placement services at www.aacs.org. Click the red "Placement Service" button.
25:4609/05/2022
QT: Are We Thinking Critically about Media?
Media is full of both good and bad messages - some of which are obvious and some of which are subtle or confusing. We must think critically about all of the messages that are coming into our minds - and teach our students to do the same thing, too. Join us as we discuss this important concept. For AACS placement services, visit www.aacs.org and click the red Placement Services button on the right.
06:0502/05/2022
QT: How to Make New Habits Stick
Have you ever tried to implement a new habit only to forget about it a few days later? Discover three simple keys to making habits stick in today's episode. Check out Pray & Plan, a planner designed to help you prioritize what matters most - at home, at school, and in your personal life - at www.teach4theheart.com/planner.
05:3225/04/2022
185: 14 Planner Tips to Make the Most of Pray & Plan
Do you love organizing your life & to-do's with a planner? Join us as we give you insider tips to make the most of your Pray & Plan teacher planner. Pray & Plan is a planner that helps educators prioritize what matters most - at home, at school, and in their spiritual walk. Get yours at www.teach4theheart.com/planner.
18:0118/04/2022
QT: How to Create a Smooth-Running Classroom
Is your classroom a bit too chaotic? Today, we discuss a four-step process that can help you reduce disruptions and create a smooth-running classroom. Get our new FREE training How to Reduce Disruptions without Yelling, Begging, or Bribing at www.teach4theheart.com/free.
06:2911/04/2022
QT: Do This When Discussing Challenging Social or Political Issues
Political and social issues can be so divisive, but they don't have to be. Join us as we discuss the importance of humbly listening to those who think differently from us and the power of understanding a different perspective. Join our Facebook group at www.teach4theheart.com/facebook.
09:2104/04/2022
184: How to Connect with and Empower Parents
As teachers, we know that parent involvement makes a big difference. Join us as we discuss practical ways to connect with and empower parents, and what to do when they don't seem to want to be involved.
34:4628/03/2022
QT: Balancing Work & Family Time
Today we discuss a simple but powerful way to balance work and family time and ensure we're prioritizing the things that matter most. Find out more about Pray & Plan at www.teach4theheart.com/planner.
06:3421/03/2022
QT: Do I Have What it Takes to Be a Teacher?
Do you ever wonder if you have what it takes to be a teacher? Listen in as we explore this important question. Get our FREE How to Reduce Disruptions training at www.teach4theheart.com/free. Find out more about the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship.
07:5614/03/2022
183: 10 Mistakes that Can Derail Your Classroom Management
None of us got into teaching because we couldn't wait to deal with discipline issues. Nonetheless, classroom management can seriously make or break our ability to be effective as teachers. Listen as we explore 10 common mistakes that can totally derail our classroom management (and how to fix them). Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/183. Get our FREE Classroom Management training at www.teach4theheart.com/training.
21:3607/03/2022
QT: Should We Stop Caring When Students Don't Care?
"Should we stop caring when students don't care?" This fantastic question sparked a wonderful conversation in our Facebook group recently, and we explore it in more detail in today's episode. Find out more about the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship or in our free training at www.teach4theheart.com/free.
06:3328/02/2022
QT: Staying Encouraged (What REALLY Works)
When we're down, we need more than fluffy words - we need Christ. Join us as we consider what it looks like to find hope in Christ when we're down. Find out more about the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship or in our free training at www.teach4theheart.com/free.
04:0921/02/2022
182: The Queen Bee Role: An Answer to Teacher Burnout?
The landscape in education is pretty bleak right now. Burnout is VERY real and VERY widespread. Teaching has always been exhausting, but we are reaching epic proportions and, honestly, could be heading for a bit of an educational apocalypse if something doesn't change. I came across a concept called the Queen Bee Role that I think is timely and could be revolutionary - possibly the answer to teacher burnout and a lot of other issues plaguing schools right now. Let's explore it together. Find out more about the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship.
29:0514/02/2022
QT: Why We Shouldn't Try to Control our Students (and what to do instead)
We talk a lot about classroom control here at Teach 4 the Heart, but the reality is that we cannot really control someone else's behavior. There is, however, a lot that IS in our control and that makes a powerful difference. Listen as we discuss! Join the free Classroom Management Tune-Up at www.teach4theheart.com/3day. Find out more about the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship.
05:0707/02/2022
QT: Student Motivation Starts with Credibility
As teachers, we are always looking for ways to motivate our students. But have you ever thought about how your credibility as a teacher plays a key role? Join us as we discuss this important concept. Find out more about how you can increase your credibility in our free Succeed at Teaching training at www.teach4theheart.com/free. The Credibility concept comes from Dave Stuart, Jr. Check out his work at www.davestuartjr.com.
05:0431/01/2022
181: When Tragedy Strikes Your School (or Home)
Tragedies are all around us - from school shootings to natural disasters, car crashes to cancer - it's inevitable that tragedy will strike our schools and our personal lives. As believers, how do we make sense of these tragedies? Let's talk about it. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/181
21:3524/01/2022
QT: When Your Tank is Empty....
Join us as we discuss how to show love and kindness when our tank is running on empty. Links Mentioned: www.teach4theheart.com/free
04:3517/01/2022
QT: When There's Too Much to Do & Not Enough Time
As teachers, there's always so much to do and rarely enough time. Listen as we discuss the solution - and a powerful analogy that helps it all make sense. We'd love to help you implement this system in our Tame Your To-Do List Workshop. Get into it at www.teach4theheart.com/tame and use the code STOP2022 to save 50% (limited time).
07:5010/01/2022
QT: If You're Not Ready to Go Back
Was this break way too short to give you the restoration you need to dive back into teaching? If you're feeling utterly overwhelmed at the thought of teaching again, listen for an important word of encouragement and advice. Links mentioned: www.teach4theheart.com/150 www.teach4theheart.com/free
09:0103/01/2022
180: Save Time: Stop Doing These 30 Things
As teachers, we're always having more and more added to our plates - but do we ever stop to take anything off? Listen to discover thirty ideas of things you can stop doing (or at least do less often). Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/180
19:0027/12/2021
QT: What We've Got Planned
In this unique episode, we give you a glimpse behind the curtain at Teach 4 the Heart and share some of what we have planned for 2022. If you'd like to support Teach 4 the Heart, helping us produce more free podcast episodes & support more teachers, you can do so at www.teach4theheart.com/give. Thank you so much!
08:2520/12/2021
QT: When Requirements Take Too Much Time - What To Do
Has your administration asked you to do something that's taking up WAY too much time? Don't assume you're just stuck in this situation. Listen as we discuss how to find a solution that meets the requirement without taking too much of your valuable time. Get our FREE training called Succeed at Teaching: 4 Essential Strategies They Don't Teach You in College at www.teach4theheart.com/free.
08:3013/12/2021
179: A Biblical Approach to Racial Unity - with Monique Duson
Many Christians want to stand for racial unity, but don’t know how. And many approaches to “racial reconciliation” can create more problems than they solve. In this episode, Monique Duson, founder of Center for Biblical Unity, will help us understand how we can pursue racial unity from a Biblical perspective.
58:5206/12/2021
QT: When You're Weary & Stressed
This has been a year, and so many of us are feeling weary and stressed. Join us as we talk about how to rest in God and turn our worries over to Him, even as we continue to work. We'd love to support you in the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship and help bridge the gap between what you've been trained for and all that's being expected of you. Find out more at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship.
08:0229/11/2021
QT: How Do I Balance Educating & Ministering to Students?
Today we answer another wonderful question - How do I balance educating and ministering to students? We'd love to help you tackle questions like this in the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship, where we help bridge the gap between what you've been trained for and all that's being expected of you. Find out more at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship.
09:4622/11/2021
178: 5 Powerful (but Easy) Ways to Communicate with Parents
Looking for ways to build connection with parents, without taking a ton of time? You won't want to miss these five powerful (but easy) ideas for effective communication with parents.
15:0915/11/2021
QT: How Do I Stop Being Too Hard on Myself?
Today, we answer the question, "How do I stop being too hard on myself?" We'd love to support you in the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship and help bridge the gap between what you've been trained for and all that's being expected of you. Find out more at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship.
09:4208/11/2021
News: The Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship Is Here!
The Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship is here to provide the training & support you’ve been missing so you can become the respected, impactful teacher you always dreamed you would be! Find out more and sign up at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship.
04:3103/11/2021
QT: Why Teaching Is Extra Hard Right Now
Often the first step to solving a problem is clarifying exactly what the problem is and why it's happening. That's what we're doing today - examining THE GAP and why it's causing so many problems for teachers and schools. In our Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship, we provide the training & support you're missing to help you become the respected, impactful teacher you always dreamed you would be. Find out more at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship.
06:0501/11/2021
177: Bravely Teaching by Faith with Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg joins us to talk about how we as Christians can stand for truth and shine our light as we teach and interact - even as the culture around us becomes more and more hostile. This interview was originally recorded as part of the Rise Up Summit, a free online conference for Christian educators happening NOW. Join for free at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.
36:2525/10/2021
QT: A Biblical Approach to Racial Unity
Hear a clip from Monique Duson's amazing session, A Biblical Approach to Racial Unity. The full session is available for free as part of our Rise Up Summit, a free online conference for Christian educators that's happening October 21-26. Reserve your spot at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.
06:0918/10/2021
QT: Getting Started with Centers & Stations
Have you wanted to try centers or stations but weren't sure where to start? In this episode, Laura Kebart shares amazing advice for how to introduce stations without feeling stressed or disorganized. This episode is just a snippet of our full conversation with Laura about centers and stations, which is available for free as part of the Rise Up Summit, an online conference for Christian educators that's happening October 21-26. Sign up for free at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.
06:1911/10/2021
176: The Love Learning Together System
Imagine how successful and impactful you would be if you got to the point where you and your students were actually enjoying learning together! That's the goal of the Love Learning System. Join us as we explore how the Love Learning Together System helps you teach effectively without the stress by helping you master classroom management, time management, student engagement, and more!
21:0204/10/2021
QT: How to Pursue Biblical Unity from a Biblical Perspective
We recently interviewed Monique Duson from the Center for Biblical Unity for a session at the Rise Up Summit called A Biblical Approach to Racial Unity. Today I share a key takeaway and some of what you can expect in the full session. To watch the full interview, sign up for the free Rise Up Summit (an online conference for Christian educators) at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.
06:1927/09/2021
QT: How to Lesson Plan with a Team (without causing frustration)
Collaborative lesson planning can save a lot of time if it's done right. But it can also cause a lot of stress and frustration. In this session, we share a simple idea that helps make team lesson planning efficient, helpful, and stress-free. This tip came from Kelly Jackson of The Simply Organized Teacher in the session we recoded for the upcoming Rise Up Summit, a free online conference for Christian educators. Sign up for the free summit at www.riseupchristianeducators.com. Get more advice and help from Kelly at www.thesimplyorganizedteacher.com.
04:1020/09/2021
175: Differentiation Made Easy
Trying to differentiate work can be stressful and time-consuming, but it doesn't have to be. Listen as Laura Kebart shares practical strategies to make differentiation simple and relatively easy.
42:3913/09/2021
QT: For Those Facing Tough Things
In this episode, we speak openly and honestly about how to navigate trials and tough times - whether at school or in our personal lives.
10:5806/09/2021
QT: How to Be More Consistent
It can be so hard to be consistent, can't it? Join us to discover practical tips to be more consistent this year. Need help with classroom management, time management, and student engagement? Join the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship or start with the free training at www.teach4theheart.com/free.
06:0030/08/2021
QT: Magic Words to Defuse Tension in the Classroom
If a student is getting defensive, try these four magic words that can easily defuse the tension and get everyone smiling again. Need help with classroom management, time management, and student engagement? Join the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship or start with a free training at www.teach4theheart.com/free.
03:0526/08/2021
174: Dear Teacher, Stop Believing in Yourself
The title for this episode might just be throwing you for a loop. We're supposed to believe in ourselves, right!? Kind of, sort of, but maybe not really. Join us to discover why we shouldn't be trusting in our own ability and what (hint: WHO) we should be trusting instead. Sign up for the free Rise Up Summit at www.riseupchristianeducators.com. Join the Mentorship at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/174.
18:3623/08/2021
QT: What to Do When You're Stressed
Last time, we talked about a practical habit to help when we feel overwhelmed. Today, we're delving into the Spiritual aspect of what to do when we're stressed and how to trust God with all the circumstances of our lives. Join the free 21-Day Prayer Challenge for Teachers at www.teach4theheart.com/prayerchallenge.
05:0319/08/2021
QT: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed & Frazzled in Just 20 Minutes
When we're feeling stressed and overwhelmed by how much we have to do, there's one thing we need to do. Listen to discover why this simple practice is so powerful and how you can do it in just twenty minutes. Need more time-management help? Join the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship or check out the free training at www.teach4theheart.com/free.
05:5316/08/2021
QT: Why We Need to Sweat the Small Stuff Right Now
"Don't sweat the small stuff" is great advice sometimes, but NOT during the first week of school. In this episode, we explain why and talk through what we should do instead. Need help figuring out how all this works? Join the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship. You can also find out more in our free training at www.teach4theheart.com/free.
07:0212/08/2021
173: 5 Practices to Teach with Joy this Year
We're coming off a hard year and still have so many unknowns ahead. How can we navigate this coming year with joy? This episode will empower you with practical action steps to make joyful teaching (and LIVING!) within your reach. God wants us to find joy in the everyday and you will learn how to do that with regular routines, practical problem solving, and identifying joy killers. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/173 Sign up for the free Rise Up Summit at www.riseupchristianeducators.com. Find out more about the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship at www.teach4theheart.com/free.
51:5609/08/2021
QT: Tips for a Smooth 1st Day
We all want the first day of school to go smoothly - and for it to set the tone for a great year. Listen to discover some simple tips to help this happen. Join the mentorship at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship or watch the free training at www.teach4theheart.com/free.
06:1305/08/2021