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09: Together we make a difference Feb 25, 2020

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Together we make a difference: transforming student-teacher relationships through functional fitness, with Libby Douglass, a CrossFit coach at CrossFit Wall Street and Jackie Boyle, a NYC public school teacher. Hear about the benefits of using exercise in the classroom and ways to incorporate exercise into your daily classroom routine. Learn more about the UFT's Member Assistance Program at www.uft.org/map and check out resources for new teachers at www.uft.org/teaching/new-teachers.

08: Getting Ready to Launch Jan 21, 2020

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Getting Ready to Launch with Gisele Noisy-McBride, UFT Teacher Center. How can you set yourself up for a successful school year? Hear about steps you can take to focus your actions and beliefs. Learn more about the UFT's Member Assistance Program at www.uft.org/map and check out resources for new teachers at www.uft.org/teaching/new-teachers

03: Creating Safe, Welcoming and Inclusive Schools for ALL of Our Students, Families and Staff May 09, 2019

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Creating Safe, Welcoming and Inclusive Schools for ALL of Our Students, Families and Staff with Mitch Klages- Bombich, M.S. Ed., PLC professional Development Coordinator.

In this podcast, you will hear about Embracing Family Diversity, Creating LGBTQ and Gender Inclusive Schools and Classrooms, and an Overview of NYCDOE Guidelines Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Students.

To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers

02: Time Management: How can I get it all done? May 09, 2019

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Time Management: How can I get it all done? with Gisele Noisy- McBride, UFT Teacher Center Field Staff .

In this podcast, you will learn 3 simple and realistic steps to help you better manage time and tasks that arise during your workday.

To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers

04: 10 Ways to Eat Healthier With Limited Time May 09, 2019

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10 Ways to Eat Healthier With Limited Time with Meredith Price, a Brooklyn-based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

Meredith will provide her top 10 strategies on how to eat well when you have limited time during the work week.

To learn more about Meredith and some of the websites she utilizes, please visit: https://www.PricelessRD.com, www.101cookbooks.com, www.cookieandkate.com , www.healthyaperture.com.

To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers.

07: Making Classrooms Happy Places - Part 2 of 2 May 09, 2019

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Making Classrooms Happy Places with Dana Ashley, Director of the UFT Positive Learning Collaboration (PLC) & Miranda Selbst, PLC Restorative Practices Coordinator and Former High School Teacher.

In this two part series, Dana & Miranda will discuss components that can contribute to making a happy classroom. This will include rituals and best practices to create community in your classroom.

To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers.

06: Making Classrooms Happy Places - Part 1 of 2 May 09, 2019

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Making Classrooms Happy Places with Dana Ashley, Director of the UFT Positive Learning Collaboration (PLC) & Miranda Selbst, PLC Restorative Practices Coordinator and Former High School Teacher.

In this two part series, Dana & Miranda will discuss components that can contribute to making a happy classroom. This will include rituals and best practices to create community in your classroom.

To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers.

05: Mindfulness & Compassion May 03, 2019

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Mindfulness and Compassion with Kristin Westbrook, the founder of Calm City Meditation and certified meditation teacher. Kristin will guide you through three meditation techniques: a body scan, a mindfulness meditation and a loving kindness meditation. These techniques can help educators relieve the stress and bring a greater sense of calm thought the day. For more information about Calm City Meditation Station visit www.calmcitynyc.com. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers.

01: An Introduction to the Classroom Cafe - Trailer May 03, 2019

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Hi everyone, thank you for joining us for this "trailer" of the Classroom Café Podcast, where it's all about brewing the conversation with New York City public school educators. This podcast is presented by The United Federation of Teachers & the union's Member Assistance Program (MAP).

We know you are busy and on the go in your career. But we all experience challenges in our personal and professional lives and need the support of a helping hand from time to time. For UFT members, these stresses can create a perfect storm.

For this reason, the UFT Member Assistance Program is excited to bring you this series of well-being podcasts on topics such as Making Classrooms Happy Places, 10 Ways to Eat Healthier with Limited Time, Time Management: Getting It All Done, Mindfulness and Compassion and Creating Safe, Welcoming and Inclusive Schools for ALL of Our Students, Families and Staff.

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