Episode 100: Can Teaching Remain Joyful? Celebrating 100 Episodes with Bertha Delgadillo and Meredith White!

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Welcome to a milestone episode of Growing with Proficiency! 🎉 Today, we’re celebrating our 100th episode with a deep dive into sustaining joy and passion in teaching. I’m thrilled to be joined by two powerhouse educators, Meredith White and Bertha Delgadillo, who will share their insights on how to maintain joy in our classrooms despite the challenges we face.

After countless off-mic conversations with Meredith and Bertha, we’ve identified three pillars that have kept us engaged and passionate in our teaching careers: Community, Learning and Growth Mindset, and Boundaries.

Episode Highlights:

Power of Community: Meredith and Bertha emphasize the importance of building and maintaining a supportive educational community. They share personal stories of how community connections have sustained their passion for teaching and helped them navigate the ups and downs of the profession.

Learning and Growth Mindset: Choosing the right learning opportunities and maintaining a growth mindset are crucial for keeping excitement and joy in the classroom. Our guests discuss how continuous learning not only boosts our confidence but also enhances our teaching practice.

Boundaries: Establishing boundaries is essential for maintaining joy in teaching. Meredith and Bertha share practical tips on how to say no or yes appropriately and discuss why setting boundaries is crucial for avoiding burnout and staying passionate about teaching.

Resources Mentioned:

• Meredith White on Social Media
• Bertha Delgadillo's Resources
• Growing with Proficiency Website for additional resources, past podcast episodes, and Claudia's personal blog.

Connect with Us:

• Follow us on Instagram
• Join our Facebook Group for discussions and more resources

Grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and let's dive into how we can keep our teaching lives vibrant and joyful.

🎉 100th Episode Giveaway Alert! 🎉

To celebrate our 100th episode, we're giving away some amazing prizes! 🎁✨ Enter for a chance to win:

📚 A unit from our brand new Creciendo Curriculum

🌐 A yearly subscription to Panorama Cultural with 3 articles per month at 2 levels

🏫 A free month as a member of Growing With Proficiency: The Spanish Teacher Academy, where you can access the entire Creciendo Curriculum, all the training, plus a ticket to attend our Back To School Conference!

📞 A 30-minute one-on-one coaching call with me

💳 A $25 TPT or Target gift card

How to participate: 1️⃣ Follow me on Instagram or Follow the page on Facebook and comment on the giveaway post with your favorite episode 🎙️

Additional entries: ➕ Share the giveaway in your stories and tag me! ➕ Write a review of the podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to me via DM ✉️ ➕ Tag a friend in the comments who you think will love to listen to our podcast 👥

🗓️ The giveaway runs from Thursday, June 27 to Monday, July 22. Winners will be chosen randomly and announced on our Instagram stories by Wednesday, July 24.

Don’t miss out on this celebration! 🎉🥳