Teaching with Valor Podcast: A Veteran Teachers Perspective
At Teaching with Valor, we believe in the transformative power of education. Our mission is to empower educators, administrators, parents, and communities to create safe, supportive, and resilient learning environments where every student can thrive.
Through our podcast, we aim to provide meaningful professional development and tackle pressing issues in education.
Episodes
109 episodes
Teaching with Valor Podcast: Final Episode - Thank You and Farewell
"Hello, and welcome to what will be the final episode of Teaching with Valor. I’m your host, Don Fessenden. Today’s episode is a bittersweet one. We’re here to reflect, to express gratitude, and to bid farewell to a project that has meant so mu...
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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6:19
Kickstarting Success with a Prioritized To-Do List
"Welcome to the Teaching with Valor Podcast, where we focus on strategies that empower educators, inspire parents, and create impactful classrooms. I’m your host, Don J. Fessenden, and today we’re going to explore one of the simplest yet most p...
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Season 1
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Episode 107
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8:22
Mastering Prioritization with the Eisenhower Matrix
"Welcome to the Teaching with Valor Podcast, where we explore the strategies and insights every educator needs to thrive in the classroom and beyond. I’m your host, Don J. Fessenden, a lifelong educator and proud veteran. Today, we’re diving in...
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Season 1
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Episode 106
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7:31
Mastering Time Management with Digital Planning
"Welcome to the Teaching with Valor Podcast, where we explore actionable strategies to empower educators, inspire parents, and create impactful learning experiences. I’m your host, Don Fessenden.Today, we’re diving deep into a game-chan...
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Season 1
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Episode 105
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7:30
Tips for Writing Effective Emails to Parents
"Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we tackle the real-life questions that teachers face daily with practical advice and actionable strategies. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re exploring one of the most powerfu...
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Season 1
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Episode 104
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11:21
How Do I Handle Parents Who Are Upset About Their Child's Grades?
"Hello, and welcome back to Teaching with Valor, where we dive deep into the questions and challenges that teachers face every day in their classrooms. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re going to talk about an issue that every teach...
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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11:06
What is the Best Way to Handle a Parent-Teacher Conference?
Hello, and welcome to Teaching with Valor, where we dive into the real-life challenges teachers face in the classroom. I’m Don Fessenden, your host, and today’s episode is all about one of the most crucial touchpoints between teachers ...
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Season 1
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Episode 102
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14:07
How Do I Handle a Parent Who is Over-Involved?
"Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we dive into real-world questions that teachers everywhere encounter daily. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re tackling an interesting one: How do I handle a parent who is over...
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Season 1
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Episode 101
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13:44
The Top Seven Reasons why the Democratic Party lost the 2024 Presidential Election
"Welcome back to the Teaching with Valor Podcast, where we tackle the challenging issues shaping our classrooms, our communities, and sometimes, even our country. Today, we’re diving into an unusual yet critical conversation that might se...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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8:06
How Do I Handle a Parent Who Disagrees with My Teaching Methods?
"Hello, and welcome back to Teaching with Valor, where we dive deep into the questions and challenges that teachers face every day in their classrooms. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re going to talk about an issue that every teach...
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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14:03
What Should I Do if a Parent is Unresponsive?
"Hello, and welcome back to Teaching with Valor, where we tackle the real questions that teachers face in their classrooms every day. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving into a challenging topic: What should I do if a parent is...
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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14:04
How Do I Respond to Parent Complaints or Concerns?
"Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast dedicated to guiding educators on their journey to becoming the best they can be, one lesson, one day at a time. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re tackling a topic that every teache...
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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13:47
How Do I Handle Difficult Conversations with Parents?
"Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast that dives deep into the challenges, rewards, and strategies of being an educator. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re discussing a topic that’s essential for every teacher, no matter ...
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Season 1
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Episode 96
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13:21
How Do I Introduce Myself to Parents at the Beginning of the Year?
"Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we dive deep into the heart of teaching, exploring strategies and insights to support educators at every stage of their journey. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re tal...
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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14:19
How Do I Balance Teaching Responsibilities with Ongoing Learning?
"Hello and welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast that supports educators in becoming the very best they can be by building skills and insights one day, one lesson at a time. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re divi...
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Season 1
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Episode 94
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14:00
How Do I Find a Mentor Teacher?
"Hello, and welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we explore the essential questions and practices that help us grow into the best teachers we can be. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re tackling a topic that...
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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14:10
What Should I Focus on in My First Year of Teaching?
"Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Teaching with Valor, where we’re here to support every teacher’s journey to becoming the best they can be—lesson by lesson, day by day. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today’s episode is one I’m ...
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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13:46
How Do I Design Rubrics for Grading?
"Hello and welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast dedicated to helping teachers become the best educators they can be, one lesson, one day at a time. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re diving into a question that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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14:05
Why Your Political Affiliation Has No Place in the Classroom
"Hello, and welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we tackle the essential questions that help us become the best teachers we can be. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re diving into a hot-button issue: Wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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13:14
How Do I Create Fair and Unbiased Tests?
"Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we dive deep into the essential questions that drive us to be better educators. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re exploring a question that every teacher grapples wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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13:46
How Often Should I Assess My Students?
"Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Teaching with Valor, where we take deep dives into the everyday questions that teachers face in their classrooms. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re exploring a question that goes right ...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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12:26
How Do I Ensure All Students Are Participating in Class Activities?
Welcome to another episode of Teaching with Valor, where we explore the questions that challenge us as educators and help one another become the best teachers we can be—one lesson, one day, one student at a time. I’m your host, Don Fes...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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15:05
What Resources Are Available for Instructional Planning?
Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we explore the everyday questions, challenges, and victories of teaching. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving into one of the most fundamental aspects of teaching:...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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14:26
How Do I Plan for Long-Term Projects?
Welcome to Teaching with Valor, where we take a deep dive into the practical aspects of teaching that help you improve from lesson to lesson and day to day. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re tackling a big question: How...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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14:05
How Should I Plan Lessons for Substitute Teachers?
Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, where we explore the practical, everyday strategies that help teachers become better educators, one lesson and one challenge at a time. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today’s episode is all about...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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13:18