Stay ConnectedIn 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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Trying to differentiate work for varying levels of students can be stressful and time consuming, but it doesn't have to be. Laura Kebart shares practical strategies to make differentiation simple and relatively easy. Check out one of our very best sessions Summit sessions from 2020 here.
This episode is part of the series Highlights: The Best Solutions for Teachers' Biggest Problems. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/best.
Teaching in this world is difficult. And as the cultural climate of the world changes, making an impact in our students' lives can be even more challenging. How can you make the impact you desire while facing - requirements to teach against your Biblical beliefs? - questions about the legality of sharing your faith? - living out your faith without breaking the law? - helping your Christian school students foster a biblical world view? You can find the answers and support you are looking for in this podcast episode that examines questions & answers about faith & relationships. Listen, learn, and be empowered today!
This episode is part of the series Answers for Your Top Teaching Questions. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/answers.
Right now so many teachers are struggling with anxiety! If you're one of them, you'll want to listen in as Linda addresses some of the common questions we've gotten from teachers, like... -How do I oversome the anxiety related to perfectionism? -How do I handle feeling unappreciated? -What do I do if I'm in a stressful, somewhat unsafe teaching environment? -How do I stop taking everything personally? -How can I keep negativity from taking over? -What do I do with the feeling that I'm not an effective witness for Christ? Listen in and get Biblically-based mental health support today!
This episode is part of the series Answers for Your Top Teaching Questions. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/answers.
Time management has always been a challenge for teachers! It seems like the responsibilities of teaching are never-ending and always bleed into our personal lives. This week, Linda answers a few more questions on this topic from our community! 1. How do you get both planning AND grading done? I've been focusing too much on one and not the other! 2. I want to become more involved in my church, but teaching takes up all of my time! What should I do? 3. Any suggestions for catching up on school work so that I have time with my family and to take care of household duties? 4. How do I give my students more ownership in the classroom so I have less to do? Linda tackles all these questions in this week's podcast episodes and shares the tools and tips you need to improve your work/life balance.
This episode is part of the series Answers for Your Top Teaching Questions. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/answers.
Are you facing these common classroom management issues? -Constant classroom chatter -Small group instruction -Lack of support from admin -Classroom rewards that won't break the bank -A school that doesn't allow traditional consequences. In this episode of the Teach 4 the Heart podcast, you will learn that many teachers are facing these issues and you are not alone. Better yet, Linda will provide some powerful mindset shifts and solutions for whatever problem is plaguing you the most. Tune in, and get answers to your classroom management issues today!
This episode is part of the series Answers for Your Top Teaching Questions. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/answers.
Have feelings of anxiety become your status quo? Many of us feel like they are, but with God's help, they don't have to be! If you've been struggling to experience the peace God promises His followers, you won't want to miss this bonus podcast with Crystal Kershaw. Crystal, counselor and former teacher, examines common causes of anxiety and shares scriptural insights & practical tips to help you overcome it.
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Discouragement can be hard to overcome if you feel like the eternal impact you're having on your students is minimal. This can be particularly true for teachers in public schools, but can be a struggle for those in private schools as well. If you're like many Christians, you might tend to think you've only made an eternal impact if you've helped someone move from unsaved to saved. Listen to this week's podcast episode to hear Linda explain why this is a limited understanding of the impact you have on your students' spiritual lives. Be encouraged as you listen to this episode and start to gain a more complete picture of the fruit you're producing as a Christian & how God's using you daily in your students lives for their spiritual benefit... even in a public school.
This episode is part of the series This Little Light of Mine: Shining for Christ in the Classroom. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/shine.
Even though God created us for relationships, that does not mean having relationships is easy. In fact, building connections with our students is some of the hardest work we ever do.
This podcast episode is a great chance to look at the way the gospel not only reconciles us to God, but also allows us to be reconciled to one another. Using the framework of the gospel, the fruits of the spirit, and practical teaching techniques, Linda will walk you through how to build deeper relationships with your students.
Want to live out your mission to shine the light of Christ in your school? Listen in for practical ideas and the encouragement you need to keep going!
This episode is part of the series This Little Light of Mine: Shining for Christ in the Classroom. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/shine.
What keeps us from shining God's light in our classroom? For teachers, some common reasons are stress, discouragement, and feeling overwhelmed. In this podcast episode, we will look at how to combat these obstacles with both spiritual and practical tools. Be inspired and equipped as we explore four essential questions to strengthen our spiritual foundation, hear practical tips to reduce feelings of being overwhelmed and stressed, and gain a renewed perspective that God is on this mission with us.
This episode is part of the series This Little Light of Mine: Shining for Christ in the Classroom. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/shine.
Do you have a passion to reach others for Christ? Developing your credibility where He's placed you can have an immensely poweful impact! When you're good at your job, you increase your credibility... which God can and will use for eternal benefits! Listen to this week's podcast for ideas on how to improve your foundational teaching skills for His benefit, and at the same time avoid some common traps. If you find it hard to strike a balance between being complacent with your level of teaching expertise and striving toward unattainable perfection, this episode's for you. Listen now to hear Linda's perspective on seeking and finding that balance while increasing your workplace credibility!
This episode is part of the series This Little Light of Mine: Shining for Christ in the Classroom. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/shine.
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