The Balancing Act
Fun Fact: If you draw a venn diagram of the circus and being an educator you get a perfect circle! At least, that’s what Jamie and Joe have learned. Straight out of Central New Jersey, join two seasoned teachers as they try to make sense of balancing their teaching careers with parenting multiple children, helping with aging parents, supporting their loving spouses, and navigating the very strange landscape of education in a post-Covid world. With guest interviews, deep dive explorations on contemporary topics, and so much more – we’re here to look at the highs and the lows that come with being an educator. Whether you’re fresh to the job or a seasoned vet, we can’t wait to share in this journey together!
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- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 71
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The Child Code with Dr. Danielle Dick
In this episode, we delve into child development with Dr. Danielle Dick, professor at Rutgers University and author of "The Child's Code." She discusses the genetic and environmental factors influenc…
00:54:41 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Cell Phones and Valentine’s
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, we humorously discuss our personal food favorites, including nostalgic tomato soup. The conversation shifts to the impact of recent cold weather in New Y…
00:47:57 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
Tech-Spert Wisdom with Dr. Tyler Tarver
Join Joe and Jamie as they gab it up with fellow educator Tyler Tarver, and watch as they fan-girl over every bit of wisdom he has to share about his vast educational experiences. Whether it's YouTub…
00:43:28 |
Tue 04 Feb 2025
Shocked, Shooketh, Shaken. Why don’t these kids like me? Season 2 - Episode 19
Lack of respect for teachers is an ongoing issue for most of us in our daily classroom experiences. Are there any tips or tricks to help change relationship habits when it comes to mean students? Joi…
00:47:40 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
Vein Tests, Heart Tests and Praxis Tests, Oh My! Season 2 - Episode 18
Recently in New Jersey there has been discussion of the elimination of a step toward your teaching certificate. Where do tests begin and where should they end? Join our hosts as they discuss testing,…
00:47:20 |
Tue 21 Jan 2025
New Year, Same Old Friends - Season 2 Episode 17
New Year’s Resolutions? Are they a thing of the past, or a goal setting achievement? Join co-hosts Jamie and Joe as they recap their winter holiday vacations spent with family and friends, and listen…
00:45:11 |
Tue 14 Jan 2025
2nd Annual Holiday Special - Season 2 Episode 16
Join co-hosts Jamie and Joe as they discuss their favorite holiday traditions from ornaments to dinners to gift giving galore. In the last episode of 2024, the Balancing Act podcast wishes you and yo…
00:38:37 |
Tue 17 Dec 2024
Holiday Stress? The Teachers Health Coach is in Session - Season 2 Episode 15
Join our hosts as they get some great guidance and advice from their new pal Charley Burley, who comes to the pod all the way from across the pond. Known as the.teachers.health.coach Charley, an educ…
00:50:06 |
Tue 10 Dec 2024
Teacher Pay with K - Season 2 Episode 14
Join our hosts as they speak to a fellow New Jersey teacher and influencer getting to the root of the root and the bud of the bud of this thing called, Money. Teacher Pay with K talks about all thin…
00:44:45 |
Tue 03 Dec 2024
Gobble Gobble, It’s Time to Talk Turkey - Season 2 Episode 13
Can you guess what was the first Thanksgiving food to be grown in space? How much did the largest pumpkin pie weigh? Join our hosts as they review their favorite parts and pieces for the upcoming hol…
00:45:06 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Employable Teens? Dishin’ out advice with Nicholas Creamery owner Jodie Edwards - Season 2 Episode 12
Listen in as marketing and hiring expert Jodie Edwards sits with our hosts to provide insight into developing employable teens. The best generation? It's quite possible that you might be underestimat…
00:53:40 |
Tue 19 Nov 2024
Tech Break? Helpful or nearly impossible? - Season 2 Episode 11
We are discussing the town of Kenilworth, New Jersey, who recently implemented a tech free school day. All educators continually discuss the implications of tech on students and wonder if it is causi…
00:45:54 |
Tue 12 Nov 2024
Tommy Ho!!! It's our Canadian amie, Dawn Wiseman - Season 2 Episode 10
Dawn Wiseman is officially our first international guest. Bonjour to our new amie (that’s French for friend) Dawn Wiseman who has been teaching for 17 years, and has morphed into an AI enthusiast. He…
00:43:52 |
Tue 05 Nov 2024
To Halloween or Not to Halloween - Season 2 Episode 9
Jamie and Joe wax poetic about Halloween past, and what it was like to be a Mom in the 80’s before the invention of Trunk o Treat. Should schools promote Halloween activities or not? Favorite candy a…
00:47:10 |
Tue 29 Oct 2024
Coworkers: True Friends or Trauma Bonded? Season 2 Episode 8
Our hosts discuss coworkers: true friends or trauma bonded? Which is a topic close to their hearts. Are your co-workers really your true friends, or are you just not that close? Listen as they share…
00:47:31 |
Tue 22 Oct 2024
The Queen of Mean Girl Moms - Dr. Noelle Santorelli Season 2 Episode 7
Join us for an enthralling conversation with relationship and Mean Girl Mom expert Dr. Noelle Santorelli as we unravel the generational issues faced by those in the know, how to navigate being a mom,…
00:50:48 |
Tue 15 Oct 2024
Ho Ho Homework - Season 2 Episode 6
To homework or not to homework, that is the question. But why is it always the question? Teachers across America face this ongoing dispute and data of whether homework is good, bad or does little to…
00:48:39 |
Tue 08 Oct 2024
Theeeee Dee Hankins - Season 2 Episode 5
Left coast sensation and inspirational speaker Dee Hankins wows the hosts with his life experiences and optimistic approach to each day. Dee talks about parenting, challenges, and the ever changing s…
01:00:46 |
Tue 01 Oct 2024
There will always be time for canoodling - Season 2 Episode 4
Joe and Jamie talk about the new school year and the ongoing use of technology in their classrooms. Tune in for the continued debate on exactly how to be relevant, how to be fun, and just when exactl…
00:43:00 |
Tue 24 Sep 2024
AI in the classroom: A Learning Revolution - Jonathan Mast Season 2 Episode 3
Part Two: The AI Guy, Jonathan Mast
In Part Two, the AI guy talks classroom usage and real world applications of AI with our hosts, while offering numerous AI suggestions. Join Jamie and Joe as the…
00:47:31 |
Tue 17 Sep 2024
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