The After School Special: Recent Episodes
Karaline & Vicki
Two twenty-something year old teachers brought together to seek free therapy by creating a podcast that discusses life as a teacher and the eternal struggle as to whether or not we can balance it all..
DISCLAIMER: This was a previously recorded episode that took place almost a month ago. Despite the lateness of this episode, we still wanted to share. This episode highlights how we have been handling the newly implemented phase of distance learning and also talks on something we overcame that made us better.
DISCLAIMER: This was a previously recorded episode that took place in May. Although this is an outdated episode, we thought we would still share our thoughts on a decision that nearly took place about reopening schools and how would we teach in school with social distancing rules enforced. Music by xPanda - Fond Memories
First of all, BLACK LIVES MATTER. Secondly, we decided that we should address and discuss the current state of our world before publishing previously recorded episodes. Karaline interviews Vicki on her experience being an Asian student. We both discuss the problems that exists in education and how it is complicit in racism and anti-blackness. This is a heavy topic, but we urge everyone to partake in this ongoing discussion
Apologies for the delay. This was previously recorded, and we will do our best to bringing you consistent episodes. In this episode, we address a sense of tension between people and teachers working from home. We also share more of our past; what things were we made fun of, but are now thankful for? Connect with us on IG: @infinitelyvicki | @karalinevlaautho
In this episode, we discuss timelines and milestones -- if we feel guilty or of we feel obligated to have achieved certain milestones that society has conditioned us to follow.
This episode brings us to share our thoughts on cat-calling and why cat-calling and some interactions can be uncomfortable for women. Video that we are referring to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV4zxesdoVo Music by xPanda - Finding her (https://soundcloud.com/xpandaprod/finding-her)
In this episode, to steer away from all things Covid-19, we play a game of "would you rather?" and getting to know us questions. Music by Dirt Cobain - Day dreamin' (https://soundcloud.com/beatsntrees/day-dreamin)
ALL THE WOMEN WHO INDEPENDENT (-Destiny’s Child voice). In this episode, we celebrate and extend International Women’s Day. We speak on what women empowerment means to us, and how toxic competition and comparison does not serve us. We also discuss in what ways social media can be negative towards women’s and young girls’ self-esteem, and so much more…
Music by DJ Grumble (https://soundcloud.com/gbeats/openspacejb)
Connect with us on IG: @infinitelyvicki/@karalinevla
School closures, now what? In this episode, we share how we are feeling about the current state of things now that we schools across Québec are closed for the next two weeks. Don't worry, we try our best to make this conversation a light-hearted one.
Music by DJ Grumble - fam2 (https://soundcloud.com/gbeats/fam2)
We're back with adjustments and improvements. Thanks for sticking with us ;) This time we are discussing in what ways has teaching become unbearable, and we share our thoughts on the viral video of the Nashville teacher's (Cassie Norton) plea for more support. We also mention our side projects when we are not teaching. Take care. Music: DJ Grumble - Got2BReal2Me2 (https://soundcloud.com/gbeats/got2breal2me2) Video clip - NowThis News via YouTube "Nashville Teacher Gives Emotional Testimony at a School Board Meeting
-Introduction: Who are we?
-Struggles as a teacher
-Stereotype of new teachers
-Issues in education
-Self-image and Instagram
-And more!