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If you've listened to this podcast/audio blog back in the summer--you've heard from Mister Mark Campbell...well, he is back! We talk about learning new words, what it's like to do something for 1 year, and fashion inspiration.  In true, "New Word Wednesday" fashion, Mark and I (Janelle) try to keep this audio blog fast-paced, to give you a taste of what his quick shows are like!

read the written blog here: https://janellegrant.wordpress.com Hello, folks! Welcome to Sounding like an Expert 101–my name is Janelle, and I’ll be your instructor for this crash course. You might be wondering…um, Janelle, what are you an expert in??? Good question.  I’ll get to that. First, let me give you some back story...

Janelle comes back to say hi and explain a new endeavor

Link to my blog along with sources is here: https://janellegrant.wordpress.com

Call her Dr. Jill Biden! Wall Street Journal Article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/is-there-a-doctor-in-the-white-house-not-if-you-need-an-m-d-11607727380 Check out our favorite "The Audacity" t-shirt from Black owned business--Greenwood Dist.--its message supports all women (and women educators--they also have cool Kamala Harris merch.) Click here to view and use our code "educate" for 10% off your order. Click here for "I'm Speaking" t-shirt from the same Black owned company, use our code "educate" for 10% off (our personal fav) Our instagram: @RedPenReport Our website: https://redpenpodcast.wixsite.com/redpen Our email: [email protected]

Janelle and Izzie discuss how we are avoiding burnout during the COVID-emotional rollercoaster.

In this episode we pushback on what it means to be a "lazy" student, person, and/or teacher. Be sure to factor in circumstance and life situation before discounting your own abilities as well as others' abilities. Thanks for listening and stay safe! About the creators: Janelle is a PhD student in Curriculum Studies. She has experience teaching at the college level and K-12. Izzie is a 7th grade ELA teacher in Michigan. She has also taught in Brooklyn, NY. Follow us on Instagram: @redpenreport Business inquires: [email protected] Formally titled Educate Yourself, now rebranded as Red Pen Report

*Trigger warnings: disordered eating, body image, weight gain* In this episode Janelle and Izzie talk about body positivity and body inclusivity,  in schools (and beyond). Even if you aren't a teacher or a current student, it's important to reflect on where our standards and ideals were reinforced in society. This can help us all imagine change and inclusion. Follow our favorite body positive youtube channel, Carrie Dayton. She normalizes having [any] body, and we love learning about the journey of body positivity and body inclusivity from here. Click here to check out Carrie's youtube channel. About the creators: Janelle is a PhD student in Curriculum Studies. She has experience teaching at the college level and K-12. Izzie is a 7th grade ELA teacher in Michigan. She has also taught in Brooklyn, NY. Follow us on Instagram: @redpenreport Business inquires: [email protected] Formally titled Educate Yourself, now rebranded as Red Pen Report

Follow Fitz at @mentalfitzness on social media. You can find where to purchase her book The Rookie's Playbook: A New Teacher's Practical Playbook for Thriving in the First Years of Teaching by Andrea "Fitz" Fitzgerald by clicking here. (Ebook is available for $10, $22 for paperback). About the creators: Janelle is a PhD student in Curriculum Studies. She has experience teaching at the college level and K-12. Izzie is a 7th grade ELA teacher in Michigan. She has also taught in Brooklyn, NY. Follow us on Instagram: @redpenreport Business inquires: [email protected] Formally titled Educate Yourself, now rebranded as Red Pen Report

The future of education...as told by Janelle & Izzie! We've learned a lot about different modalities of education this year. How can we incorporate the good of the past and present into an inclusive future? Listen to find out our ideas!