The Inspired Educator: Empowering New Teachers to Thrive
The Inspired Educator: Empowering New Teachers to Thrive
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Inspired Educator—a supportive community designed to empower new and aspiring teachers to thrive in and beyond the classroom. Hosted by Dr. LaToya Crockett, experienced educator and founder of Thrive with Purpose Consulting and Development, this podcast delivers real-talk interviews with successful classroom teachers who are walking the walk. These educators are navigating the same highs and lows you're facing—and they’re here to share what’s working. Each episode is packed with: ✅ Practical strategies for classroom management, parent communication, and student engagement ✅ Encouragement for first and second-year teachers, career changers, substitute teachers, and student teachers ✅ Inspiring stories and expert advice from real educators still in the field ✅ Insights to help you build confidence, find balance, and grow in your purpose Whether you’re building your teacher toolkit or just trying to make it through the week with a little more joy, this podcast is your go-to space for support, community, and growth. 🎧 Tune in and join the journey to becoming the inspired educator you dreamed of being.
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The podcast focuses on burnout prevention, classroom management, parent communication, and student engagement, with episodes like Stress, Burnout, and Mental Health sharing therapist-approved strategies and How to Talk So Parents Will Listen providing actionable communication techniques for teachers.
Welcome to The Inspired Educator—a supportive community designed to empower new and aspiring teachers to thrive in and beyond the classroom.
Hosted by Dr. LaToya Crockett, experienced educator and founder of Thrive with Purpose Consulting and Development, this podcast delivers real-talk interviews with successful classroom teachers who are walking the walk.
These educators are navigating the same highs and lows you’re facing—and they’re here to share what’s working.
Each episode is packed with:
✅ Practical strategies for classroom management, parent communication, and student engagement
✅ Encouragement for first and second-year teachers, career changers, substitute teachers, and student teachers
✅ Inspiring stories and expert advice from real educators still in the field
✅ Insights to help you build confidence, find balance, and grow in your purpose Whether you’re building your teacher toolkit or just trying to make it through the week with a little more joy, this podcast is your go-to space for support, community, and growth.
🎧 Tune in and join the journey to becoming the inspired educator you dreamed of being.
In this inspiring episode of The Inspired Educator: Empowering New Teachers to Thrive!, Dr. LaToya Crockett is joined by Tanjarae Porter—arts educator, certified reading specialist, and founder of Cultivated Connections—to explore how arts integration can be a powerful tool for student engagement, inclusivity, and personal teacher wellness.
Whether you’re a first-year teacher, a career changer, or someone looking to spark creativity in your classroom, this episode is filled with practical strategies and heartwarming stories that will remind you why this work matters.
🎨 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- What arts integration really means (and how it’s different from arts enhancement)
- 3 easy-to-implement arts-based strategies to engage all learners
- How to integrate the arts without needing to be “an artist”
- Why creativity is essential to supporting student voice, confidence, and literacy
- How arts integration supports special education students and English learners
- Why arts education is equity work—and how to make it culturally responsive
✨ This episode is a must-listen for:
✔️ New and aspiring teachers
✔️ Teachers working in diverse classrooms
✔️ Educators looking to make learning more inclusive, joyful, and effective
🎧 Listen now and learn how to empower your students—and yourself—through the power of creative teaching.
🔗 Additional Resources:
🖥️ Learn more about Cultivated Connections: https://www.cultivatedconnections.org/
Download your No Prep Arts Integration Activities:
https://www.cultivatedconnections.org/Resource_NoPrepArtsIntegration
📥 Download the FREE End-of-Year Behavior Guide: https://thrive-with-purpose-consulting-and-development-llc.kit.com/18f873c94f
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