Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the show where we celebrate the incredible efforts of educators everywhere.

I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re going to talk about one of the most important parts of teaching: lesson preparation.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been teaching for years, we’ve got tips for elementary, middle, and high school levels.

And don’t go anywhere because we’ve got a special bonus segment at the end where we’ll answer a common parent question: What are the signs of a learning disability, and what should I do if I suspect my child has one?

Welcome back to Teaching with Valor!

I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving into the wonderful world of classroom management techniques for elementary school. We’ll be exploring the five easiest techniques to keep your classroom running smoothly, as well as how to design your classroom for effective management.

And of course, we’ll try to have a little fun along the way—because let’s face it, managing a room full of energetic youngsters can be quite the adventure!

I apologize for the length of this episode, but the content dictated the longer episode length. I hope you enjoy it, and thanks for checking out Teaching with Valor Podcast!

Welcome to "Teaching with Valor," the podcast where we delve into the pressing issues facing educators today.

I'm your host, Don J. Fessenden, and in today's episode, we're going to discuss a troubling trend that is impacting teachers across the country: the devaluation of educators through low salaries and the requirement to share classrooms.

Welcome back to Teaching with Valor! I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving into a critical discussion about the structure of our State Boards of Education and why these positions should be held by experienced former educators rather than elected or appointed individuals.

Welcome back to Teaching with Valor! I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving into a powerful concept I like to call "The Circle of Knowledge." This exercise, which I discuss in my autobiography Service before Self, is all about recognizing the importance of humility and the continuous journey of learning for both educators and students.

In today’s episode, we’re going to explore the five keys to becoming the best possible teacher you can be.

Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching journey, these principles will help you elevate your practice and make a lasting impact on your students.

The five keys we’ll discuss are Lesson Preparation, Reflection, Classroom Management, Communication, and Empathy.

Welcome to the very first episode of the Teaching with Valor Podcast, where we will focus on issues facing public education today as well as, advocating for educators everywhere. I'm your host, Don Fessenden, and I'm excited to embark on this journey with you.