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Teach 4 the Heart

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.

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  • Mar 26, 2020 · 11 min

    Special: Coping with Uncertainty

    As teachers, we like plans! So how do we cope with all the uncertainty all around us? Join us as we discuss how Gospel hope can help us navigate this unique challenge.

  • Mar 24, 2020 · 14 min

    COVID Special: How Do I Know I'm Doing Enough for My Students?

    As you face distance learning & COVID closures, do you find yourself wondering if you're doing enough for your students? In this special episode, we look at Biblical principles that will help you serve your students without taking on too much.

  • Mar 23, 2020 · 4 min

    QT: Working Without Stress by Resting in God

    I've always thought of work and rest as two separate things, but God is showing me the amazing power of working out of rest. I explain what that means in this quick episode. Grab your copy of Take Heart & Teach at www.teach4theheart.com/take-heart.

  • Mar 19, 2020 · 14 min

    Special Episode: Responding to COVID-19

    Life looks so different than it did a week ago. In this special episode, we discuss how we at Teach 4 the Heart are seeking to support you during this challenging time. You'll also hear words of encouragement and ideas for how to keep faith and focus while we wait.

  • Mar 18, 2020 · 3 min

    News: Teaching Jobs Board

    We just released a teaching jobs board where you can submit and search job openings. If you know of an opening, please let the community know about it. And if you're searching for a job, you can view recommendations as well. Simply head to www.teach4theheart.com/jobs to view or submit teaching job openings.

  • Mar 16, 2020 · 4 min

    QT: How to Make Lessons Engaging (even when they aren't fun)

    Do you ever feel like lessons or activities have to be fun in order to be engaging? Well, that's not true! There are other ways to make lessons engaging, and we'll share them in today's episode. For more ideas, join us for the free Respectful, Responsible, & Engaged training at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings.

  • Mar 12, 2020 · 5 min

    QT: Why Your Classroom Management Isn't Working

    Do you ever wonder why your classroom management isn't working? I reveal the answer in today's episode. Join us for our FREE Classroom Management Solutions training at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings.

  • Mar 9, 2020 · 35 min

    137: When Teachers Experience Trauma (and How to Heal)

    Last July Janyne McConnaughey joined us to discuss trauma-sensitive teaching and how to support students affected by trauma. But what about when we as teachers are dealing with the effects of trauma? Join us for an enlightening conversation about how trauma might be impacting us as teachers - and how to find healing and hope. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/137

  • Mar 5, 2020 · 4 min

    QT: How to Balance Firmness & Kindness in the Classroom

    Do you ever feel tension with wanting to be kind but feeling you should be more strict? Join us for a quick conversation about how to balance kindness & firmness in the classroom. Join us in our upcoming FREE classroom management live trainings at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings.

  • Mar 2, 2020 · 4 min

    QT: Let's Reframe Interruptions as Opportunities

    No one longs for a discipline issue to interrupt their day, but what if those interruptions are actually important opportunities - opportunities God has brought you to help that student learn and grow? Join us as we consider this together. Join one of our free trainings at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings.

  • Feb 27, 2020 · 4 min

    QT: What Makes a Day Successful?

    As teachers, we often count a day successful if our lessons go well, the kids mostly behave, or we get a lot done. But is God's measure of a successful day? Let's consider this important question together. Join us in Teach with Faith, not Fear or Teach for Eternity at https://academy.teach4theheart.com.

  • Feb 24, 2020 · 14 min

    136: How to Handle Constructive Criticism

    None of us enjoy negative feedback, but how we respond to it can truly change the course of our career. Will we get upset and defensive? Or will we use it as an opportunity to grow? Get the notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/podcast136 Find out more about CEAI at www.teach4theheart.com/ceai

  • Feb 20, 2020 · 4 min

    QT: When Parents Are Frustrated

    If you've been teaching long, you've probably been the target of a parent's stress and frustration. But rather than taking it personally, we can understand where this frustration is likely coming from and respond with compassion. Listen to discover how! Join Beyond Classroom Management at www.teach4theheart.com/beyond

  • Feb 17, 2020 · 5 min

    QT: When Parents Ask Something Unreasonable

    Parents often make unreasonable requests – often without even realizing quite how unreasonable they are. Today we discuss how we should respond to them. Find out more about Classroom Management 101 at www.teach4theheart.com/cm101.

  • Feb 13, 2020 · 4 min

    QT: Time to Reteach Procedures

    Now is the perfect time to shore up & reteach your procedures. Listen to discover tips & resources to help you do just that. Join the free 5-Day Classroom Management Tune-Up at www.teach4theheart.com/tuneup Start the free Classroom Management Minicourse at www.teach4theheart.com/minicourse

  • Feb 10, 2020 · 29 min

    #135: How to Promote Worldview Thinking in the Classroom

    No matter where you teach, helping students understand worldview is important. In Christian schools, we want to guide them towards Biblical thinking; and in public schools, we can ask questions that will cause them to consider these important questions for themselves. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Eric Reenders, author of Rooftop Perspectives. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/135 Find out more about the Christian Educators' Virtual Summit at www.christianeducatorssummit.com.

  • Feb 6, 2020 · 6 min

    QT: Mourning the Fall

    When we see or experience difficult things like death, serious illness, abuse, or trauma, we may struggle with our thoughts and emotions. Today we talk about why it's right to mourn these difficult effects of the fall. Find out more about Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com

  • Feb 3, 2020 · 4 min

    QT: Save Time & Effort Planning Class Parties & Events

    Listen to discover how to leverage parent a key parent volunteer to save you tons of time and effort planning class parties & events. Join one of our free book clubs at www.teach4theheart.com/bookclub