The First Five Years: Recent Episodes
NJEA Early Career Network
The New Jersey Education Association's Early Career Network caters to members within their first five years of union membership. The First Five Years embodies the experiences, interests, and content curated specifically for newer union members. Everyone is welcome to listen and learn alongside early career members as we explore the depth of the union.
SEASON ONE FINALE!
We reach the end of our first season, but we couldn't take a break without leaving you with some good vibes. This week, our host gives us her energy and revitalizes us as we go into the weekend.
In our Season 1 finale, we dig into some of the common mistakes new educators make, how to accept them, and how to push past them.
We are joined by Elisabeth Yucis, associate director of the PDII (Professional Development Instructional Issues) who shares some of her own stories, and how best to take advice early on in your career.
Season 1 concludes later this week with our final Good Vibes Friday episode!
Here at the Early Career Network, we really like to breathe. It's true! But, after speaking with today's guest, we realized we can get more out of our breathing than just oxygen intake. Curious?
Join us as Brian Reilly runs us through some breathing techniques to help clear our minds and calm our spirits. Good Vibes everyone!
This week, Hannah is joined by George Lacobelli and Alina Fayerman to discuss the ever-changing housing market, and it's impact on teachers.
George works at Reality Executives and has been in the realty business for over a decade, managing a team of 22 agents. Alina works at California Casuality using her 12 years of experience to help NJEA teachers, and teachers across the East Coast, with getting the correct insurance for their new home purchase.
If you're looking to buy a house, and need a few tips and tricks, this is an episode you don't want to miss...
We need some more Good Vibes, people! Let's all listen in as Steph Ross guides us through some meditation to help us relax and de-stress.
Pre-Service. What is it? How can you engage with it?
Join us as we learn all about Pre-Service from two essential NJEA members who share their knowledge with us
Had a rough day? Of course you have, we ALL have. Mariah sits down with us to show us a technique that helps her get through those times....
Join Hannah as she dives into the HIPP Grants, a program offered directly to educators to help them build out their classrooms and provide more for their students. Learn more about the program, how to apply, and a few tips to help give you an edge in your application.
If you wish to contact our guests, here is their information:
Kathy: kcoulibaly@njea.org
Dawn: dhiltner@njra.org
Come chill with the Early Career Network's former Team North leader, and current Linden Education Association president, Rob Mangel as he takes you through a mindful body scan to help you end your week
Student debt is one of the largest burdens afflicted upon those who attended a college or university.
Join The First Five Years as we interview two experts on the topic, Lindsay Clark (NEA Member Benefits- SAVI) and Andrew Lewis (NJEA Organizational Development). Together, we break down the timeline of rising student debt, the nuances you need to know to save money, and as a NJEA member, what you can do to consolidate your loans.