{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Innovative Schools Podcast","title":"S3:E7 - More Than \"Just A Teacher\" w/ Jere Chang","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c2ee50d8\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3489,"description":"In this episode of the Innovative Schools Podcast, Kevin sits down with gifted education teacher Jere Chang to explore how life experiences shape the way we show up for students. From an unexpected path into teaching to becoming a voice for educators through social media, Jere shares powerful insights on identity, student relationships, and what it truly means to make an impact. This conversation dives into gifted education myths, the importance of teacher self-worth, and how creating spaces where students feel seen can transform lives.🔑 Key Takeaways✔️Teaching is more than a job—it’s a lasting influence on students’ lives.✔️The phrase “just a teacher” reflects a larger issue of respect and trust in education.✔️Gifted students are often misunderstood and don’t always fit the “perfect student” mold.✔️Relationships—not curriculum or data—are what students remember most.✔️Educators must advocate for themselves while also building strong partnerships with parents and administrators.💬 Memorable Quotes🗣️“I’m not just a teacher—I’m impacting lives.”🗣️“No student has ever come back and thanked me for a data chart.”🗣️“Gifted doesn’t mean perfect—it means different.”🗣️“You treated me like a person.”🗣️“It’s good—it’s going to be good.”🧠 Strategies You’ll LearnTips to build authentic relationships that make students feel seen and valuedHow to support gifted students beyond stereotypes and labelsMethods to communicate effectively with parents as partners, not opponentsWays to create classroom environments where all students can be themselvesHow to handle difficult conversations with confidence and empathy➕ Additional PracticesIntentionally connect with students who may feel overlooked or unseenCelebrate student strengths without forcing labels or expectationsUse role-play to help students develop social awareness and communication skillsPrioritize real conversations with parents over transactional communicationReflect on your own self-worth as an educator and avoid comparison...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/H4liWdY1xtMscQdFua-WDg0togPx-4mqxbFLQt2ZRrg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81N2U1/MTMwNWYzZDkyNGYz/ODgyYjExYWM5NjU1/YWYwOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}