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Time for some Chihuahua Bat advice. The secret to success is enthusiasm!

Episode 32 Enthusiasm is Contagious Are you starting this academic year questioning your sanity? That's not good! This episode will reveal the secret to your sanity. Be a Chihuahua Bat and make your own fun. You'll be glad that you did.

The calendar reminds us that another academic year is upon us. So sharpen those pencils and remember success is always up to you!

Success Is Always Up to You I smell pencils! Time for another academic year. As you set up your room and anticipate your new students, there's a hope of returning to normalcy. Normalcy, does it even exist? Remember that success is always up to you. Dare to be a Chihuahua Bat.

Hello teachers! All you want to be is done!
Breathe, you're almost there.

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Hello World – Chihuahuabat Five months ago I closed my laptop not knowing if I would ever get back to my Chihuahua Bat World. My husband suffered a serious illness that required brain surgery. His medical team told me to expect a six-month recovery so I pushed the pause button and placed my life on hold. Oh, how I missed our....

Lessons learned from the classroom to the counselor's office. Never give up. Dare to be a Chihuahua Bat!

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A View from the Counselor‘s Office Megan shares her journey from the classroom to becoming a counselor with lessons she learned along the way. A ten-year veteran in the education business, she is concerned about teacher retention and increased student anxiety and depression. This is an episode that you don't want to miss!

When life throws you lemons, try changing directions. You'll be glad you did!

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Episode 29 Sometimes Changing Directions Is All the Motivation You Need Reconnecting with Rachel and talking about her new life in the classroom, I was happy that she did not choose to leave education. In 2021, at the end of a difficult year working with Covid, I was not surprised at her disillusionment. But, before completely walking away from the classroom, she change...

Hey guys! I have two podcasts coming and a blog. Sorry for the delay but I am crazy busy working on my house (new floors) and my sister in laws house (tree trimming, landscaping, fencing, replumbing, etc. whew!) Remodels are very noisy so not a good recording environment. To all my Chihuahua Bats standing in the classroom I hear Jingle Bells! 🎄🧑‍🎄Hang in there because you’ve got this! See you in a few.

I have had several requests for the teacher with her bed on top of her car. Here's my former colleague, Jeanne Gately, reminding educators to never give up.

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Episode 23 When You Encounter Obstacles Never Give Up "I was a Yankee that arrived in Texas with my bed tired to the top of my Monte Carlo. I didn't play college sports. I didn't have an impressive grade point average as a P.E. major. There was no reason to hire me as the head volleyball coach except that they saw my strong work ethic and a willingness...

Find that one colleague that gets you through the day or possibly the year.

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Find your “Mala” – Chihuahuabat I am often asked how I survived the classroom. At the end of twenty-nine years in public education, the word challenge does not begin to describe some of my obstacles I faced in the classroom. However, three very difficult situations do stand out: my physical teaching environment, challenging collea...

As the first academic bell rings remember the smiles on your students' faces just might be hiding nervous anxiety or a fear of unworthiness. Never forget what it's like to be a student on the first day of school.

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Walking in Their Shoes – Chihuahuabat Looking back I can remember my first day of first grade. My family and I had attended “Meet the Teacher ” two days earlier. How exciting it was to see my name taped to the top of my first-grade desk and to meet my first real teacher. Today, after my Mom dropped me off with the daily reminder of ...

Here’s what happens when two crazy colleagues get together.

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Episode 27 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Law School What happens when your dream to become a lawyer detours and takes you into the public classroom? From Spanish I, not really knowing what to do, to AP Spanish, with one hundred percent mastery, Lupe shares her journey of hard work, connecting with her students, and celebrating their successes.

Sorry for the delay. Enjoy!
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Answers to Question That You Always Wanted to Ask Swan addresses questions and comments about The chihuahua Bats. From the Breakfast Club to Cuernavaca to writing a book she covers it all in this latest podcast. Dare to be a Chihuahua Bat.

Mala's journey an inspiring story.....

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Great Teachers Make a Difference, Mala's Story Mala's educational career begins in the migrant camps of Belle Glade, Florida where she discovers the best lessons aren't always academic. Throughout her journey, she shares heartbreaking stories of students in need, creative and engaging activities, and reminds us that great teachers make memories.