Unpacking the Impact of School Climate and Culture on the Teacher Shortage Crisis
In this podcast episode, the hosts Amanda and Trina, both teachers, are joined by guest Jessica Martin, a teacher, author, and entrepreneur. They discuss climate and...
Our Public Education System is in Crisis and the Solutions are Obvious
In this podcast episode, Trina and Amanda discuss major challenges in the American public education system, including the teacher shortage crisis, the state of reading...
Navigating Adult ADHD: A Personal and Professional Journey
Show Notes In this episode of "Empower Students Now," host Amanda interviews Vanessa Jones, an English teacher, writer, and voice actor who has recently authored a...
The Revealing Reality Struggling Readers Face within the U.S. Education System
In this episode of Empower Students Now, host Amanda interviews her sister Shelly Gonsalves, who opens up about her lifelong struggle with reading and learning...
Forgotten Narratives from Frontline of the Reading Wars
In this episode, hosts, Amanda and Trina, discuss the significant challenges of reading instruction in education. They delve into their personal experiences as teachers...
Courageous Teachers Speak Out Against a Serious Problem Being Overlooked in K-12 Schools
In this episode, hosts Amanda and Trina, along with guest Manuwella Allen (Mani), discuss gender equity in education, with a focus on the intersection of race and...
Gender Equity Issues in K-12 Schools are Neglected and It’s Harming Our Students and Staff
In this podcast episode, Trina shares her expertise around gender equity in K-12 schools. She discusses the lack of support and unjust treatment of female students in...
True Educational Equity Reforms are NOT Happening in Schools and Repercussions are Severe
In this episode, hosts Trina and Amanda discuss the topic of educational equity and the confusion surrounding its definition. They criticize the narrowing down of the...
An ESL Teacher’s Stand Against Canned Curriculum and the Shocking Consequences
In this episode, Amanda and Trina interview two teachers who pushed back against using canned curriculum and discuss the sensitive nature of the stories shared by...
Outsourcing Teacher Expertise to Canned Curriculum
In this podcast episode, Amanda and Trina discuss the use of canned curriculum in schools and its impact on teachers and the education system. They recognize canned...
Red Tape and Teacher Induction Programs are Overburdening New Teachers
This is a discussion about the insane amount of time, money, and work it takes to becoming a teacher only to face even more red tape, expectations, costs, and time...
The High Cost of Becoming a Teacher
In this podcast episode, Amanda and co-host Trina discuss the challenges and expenses involved in becoming a teacher. Trina highlights the financial, time, and...
A Discussion with a New Teacher Who Chose to Leave the Profession
In this podcast episode, the host introduces Kelvin Mak, a recently resigned high school English teacher, who shares his experiences and frustrations with the education...
Teacher Pay Scales are Outdated and Oppressive, Here’s How to Fix Teacher Pay
In this podcast episode, Amanda, the host of the Empower Students Now podcast, introduces Trina English as a special guest and co-host for a series of episodes on the...
I Found Out I Have ADHD at Age 40
In this episode of the Empower Students Now podcast, host Amanda Werner shares her personal journey of discovering that she has ADHD and the importance of teachers...