Episode 1 begins with interviewing a language arts teacher as we discuss fears in education.  The pressure of failing teachers have on them in their classrooms.  And advice to build confidence to thrive.   Sound quality is a little blah, but I'm facing my own fears of beginning this journey of podcasting.

Facing Your Fears of Failure - Teacher's Perspective

This week, I interview Calleigh Powell, a senior in high school as well as a varsity athlete in. &nbsp;Calleigh shares her fears and struggles of the pressure of failing both in the classroom and on the field as a student and athlete. &nbsp;Calleigh also shares advice to others on how to take on the pressure, and what she has done to gain the confidence to thrive. &nbsp;

Fear of Failure

The newest episode of #FacingYourFears #podcast with guest @petro53 *We discuss the #fears of a varsity #coach *The #pressure of self doubt *And the importance of #Relentless #positivity

Varsity Coach's Fears

I sit down with a Katie Collier, a mom of 2, to discuss the struggles parents face in today's education system. &nbsp;We talk about the pressures of social media, trying to be Pinterest Perfect Parents, and why comparing your children and even yourself is a thief of joy.

Parent Struggles

This week, I talk with Educational Gif Guy &amp; Instructional Strategist Jake Miller about risk taking in education. &nbsp;Jake shares his educational journey, his podcast Educational Duct Tape, and how he has become a Twitter celebrity in Malaysia.

Jake Miller Episode

This week I talk with Mark Boggs, a 1st year administrator and athletic director. &nbsp;Mark shares the fears he has overcome through his journey in going from the classroom to the assistant principal's office. We talk about the importance of building relationships with students and parents, building a PLN in your buildings, and how to juggle all the new responsibilities that come with the job.

First Year Administrator's Fears

This week I talk with Katie Temple. &nbsp;This is Katie's first year teaching and she teaches 5th grade. &nbsp;Katie discusses all the learning curves she has encountered throughout her first year in the classroom. &nbsp;She talks about what to do the first day of school, classroom management, working with parents, how to ask for help from veteran teachers, who to go to when you are struggling, building relationships with students, and several situations that student teaching doesn't prepare you for.

First Year Teacher Fears

This week I sit down and interview Ryan Jesop. &nbsp;Ryan is currently the Business and Careers teacher as well as the Varsity Football Coach. Ryan discusses his time working with at risk students in his hometown of Evansville and teaching at an inner city elementary school in Asheville, North Carolina.&nbsp;

Ryan Jesop Episode

Welcome to Facing Your Fears #podcast.  I'm your host, Amanda Alford.  Amanda is a middle school teacher, #Google Trainer, #mom, #wife, #coach, and #blogger.  Each episode will be about facing the #fears we encounter in #education and #technology as #teachers, #students, #administrators, and #parents while finding our inner #confidence to thrive.  New episodes come out every Sunday.  Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review!

Facing Your Fears Podcast