Talks With Tia: Recent Episodes
Rachael McDonald
🗣🚸Talks with me, Rachael McDonald, about children, 👶🏼👧🏽their development, issues affecting teachers and ways to support educators in and beyond the local educational landscape. 🇯🇲
Where I was, what I was doing and your reminder that “you don’t have to dread to be Rasta.” Start where you are, with what you have. But just remember to start.
Acknowledging the harsh realities that we’ve seen in this the 2022-2023 school year as dread(full) bcan become the foundation on which we move forward with the idea of a better world for all. Take a listen!
The time is now for you to be aware of what the Sustainable Development Goals are and for you to introduce them to your students. Hear my thoughts on my journey so far …
In this episode I acknowledge that teachers are at the core of #TransformingEducation and offer their thoughts and my ideas, activities and experiences in creating environments that teachers want.
Happy Mid Term! This is the perfect time to redirect our energies and understandings towards a Growth Mindset. Take a listen and talk to me.
Perspective is everything. In this episode I share insight about how our recent bad weather has affected two students and of course reiterate the importance of educators PAYING ATTENTION to what is in front of them.
My thoughts on the first few weeks of the new school year in Jamaica. Loss, disruptions to learning, climate anxiety and the need for inclusive conversations.
Culture … our educational culture … has shown us many harsh realities and in so doing can move us towards real action.
My former colleague used to say when I extended wishes of a good morning, “what’s so bloody good about?” Many stakeholders in education are sharing her sentiments in light of teacher shortages and the seeming 💩 show that the current landscape is. But remember the soft skills… show up and show off (not in a vulgar way but in your own way).
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Take a listen for tips on being in an optimal state of mind and finishing the academic year strong 💪🏽
A chat with Rayon Carruthers, founder and chairman of Oceans For Everyone Incorporated about his commitment to taking Jamaican children out to the sea and the vast opportunities that exist from this.
In this very short episode I rant (unapologetically) about the perfectly curated Pinterest perfect Earth Day Activities that were all over social media. SMH. Le sigh.
An acronym for What I Feel Like Expressing (a tool you can use too). Take a listen as I share what what I’ve been up to for the last few months and why it can’t be business as usual moving forward with our children and in education.
Happy World Teachers’ Day! You rock. Listen to my message that talks a little about the history of WTD and teacher advocacy. Email lovetalkswithtia@gmail.com
Suelyn is the Principal of the Jamaica China Goodwill Infant School located in Olympic Gardens, St. Andrew. In this episode she shares insight on community engagement as critical to school success and child development. Enjoy!
End the school year by supporting, cheering on, “bigging up,” honouring and thanking a teacher today.
STEAM for Jamaica’s youth: insight into the work of Steam House. For more information check out www.steamhouse.io and @steamhouse.io on social media platforms.
Are we really preparing our children for the future? Or is it a return to the idea of business as usual? Now is the time to talk about what schools should teach.
The Renee Barrett story of conquering fear through her journey as a teacher in Jamaica, then onto Oman, and now in Kuwait.
Jamaican educator, Kerensa Smith, shares her journey in education as she PARTICIPATES in FarmVille, Virginia
Talks with Jean Marie Hawthorn, educator, mummy & author. Jean shares the story behind her writing the books “Jamaica In My Tummy” & “My Toilet Is Bigger Than Yours” along with simple advice for teachers.
I’ve always believed in FUN. I created a school centered around a philosophy based on it. But, I have a new perspective of FUN. Take a quick listen.
In honour of Human Rights Day. How will we bridge the inequality gap that has widened since the pandemic?
It’s the end of Halloween, the pumpkin spice latte, another lunar cycle & hopefully 4 years of terrible leadership in the US. It’s the perfect time to reflect on how you end topics, units and situations in your classroom.
Children sometimes get lost in the moment when they’re at play. Let’s learn from them and make mindfulness matter more.
A conversation with paediatrician, Lisa Franklin Banton on Back To School and what matters in these COVID-19 times.
Here’s a sneak peek into conversations with a few kids at our school in Kingston, Jamaica.
Still talking about the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) with Dr Grace McLean, Chief Education Officer, who shares last minute details and the Ministry of Education, Youth & Information's game plan and suggestions for tackling the upcoming tests.
Talks with Fundaciones’ Varied Needs Coordinator, Krystin Fullwood on “red flag” behaviour in children