Mar 20 2025 17 mins
DESCRIPTION:
In this episode, Tem sits down with Mollie, a passionate advocate for inclusive sports and a former student of Tem, who overcame significant challenges to pursue her dreams. Molly shares how teachers, TAs, and even hospital school educators played a crucial role in shaping her journey. From battling adversity to finding her purpose, she highlights the profound influence educators have often without realising it.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- The belief and persistence of a teacher can keep students going.
- Teaching Assistants provide critical assistance that enables students to access education.
- Academic success isn't the only measure of progress.
- The best educators are those who genuinely care about their students’ success beyond statistics.
BEST MOMENTS:
"What you are doing is having an effect on someone, and it is lasting"
"I walked away from it and felt like I'd contributed to someone"
"It's nice when a teacher turns around to you and says, no actually you can. I believe in you"
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
The Helping Teachers Thrive Hub
EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT:
Unlocking Your Impact: How Teachers Shape Lives
ABOUT THE HOST:
Since embarking on her teaching journey in 2009, Tem has been on a mission to empower students to reach their fullest potential. Specialising as a Secondary Physical Education Teacher, Tem also has experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) as a class teacher in an SEN provision. With an unwavering commitment to helping students become the best versions of themselves, Tem believes in the power of education to shape not just academic prowess, but character and resilience. Having mentored numerous teachers throughout her career, she is not only shaping young minds but also nurturing the growth of those who guide them.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
The podcast for teachers of many years, trainee teachers or Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Join Tem as she delves into the diverse world of teaching, offering valuable insights, tips, and advice on a variety of teaching strategies to help teachers thrive as classroom practitioners.
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