Chalk and Coffee

🎙️ Welcome to Chalk and Coffee, the podcast for teachers, early career educators, and parents passionate about creating a thriving environment for children.Join host Shana Roberts—an experienced educator, parent, and author—as she explores the vital roles of teachers and parents in shaping young lives. Through insightful interviews with professionals, parents, and authors, you’ll gain valuable perspectives, effective teaching strategies, and innovative approaches to support children through life’s challenges.This podcast also features regular episodes explicitly tailored for early career teachers. Shana is deeply passionate about supporting new educators as they navigate the early stages of their teaching journey. These episodes offer practical advice, real-world insights, and encouragement to help you thrive in the classroom.Whether you’re an experienced teacher looking for fresh inspiration, a parent seeking guidance, or an early career educator eager for support, Chalk and Coffee

Chalk and Coffee is a education podcast hosted by Shana Roberts, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Shana Roberts hosts Chalk and Coffee, a education show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #29

  Chatting with Bec Walraven

  Jul 22, 202644 minS4

  I’m joined by Bec Walraven to talk about her writing journey and life inspirations behind them. Get in touch with a Bec Instagram Stay Connected Please find all the information below to stay in the loop and join the Nurture Connect Play Community! Visit my ⁠ website⁠ Find me on ⁠ Instagram⁠ Find me on ⁠ Facebook⁠ Feature as a Guest If you're interested in being a guest o the podcast, I'd love to hear from you. Please fill out the expression of interest form . I look forward to connecting with you. Until next time, take care.

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  Episode #28

  Collaboration and Working as a Team to Support Students with Kurtis Hewston

  Nov 26, 202542 minS0

  <p>I’m joined by Kurtis Hewitson from Jigsaw Learning to talk about creating strong, supportive teams around children.</p> <p>Such a powerful conversation for teachers, leaders, and parents.</p> <p> </p> <p>Get in touch with a Kurtis</p> <p>Website</p> <p>Instagram</p> <p>Linkedin</p> <p> </p> <p>Resources Mentioned in the Episode</p> <p>Collaborative Response</p> <p> </p> <p>Stay Connected</p> <p>Please find all the information below to stay in the loop and join the Nurture Connect Play Community!</p> <p>Visit my ⁠website⁠</p> <p>Find me on ⁠Instagram⁠</p> <p>Find me on...

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  Episode #27

  Mindfulness and Being Mindful: A Chat with Nimisha Kantharia

  Sep 24, 202539 minS3

  <p>In this week’s Chalk and Coffee, I’m joined by Nimisha Kantharia, a surgeon and mindfulness teacher.</p> <p>We dive deep into emotional intelligence, being mindful, mindfulness, and how mindfulness can help parents model emotional regulation for their children, rather than relying on words alone.</p> <p> </p> <p>Get in touch with a Nimisha</p> <p>Website</p> <p>Instagram</p> <p> </p> <p>Resources Mentioned in the Episode</p> <p>10% Happier by Dan Harris</p> <p> </p> <p>Stay Connected</p> <p>Please find all the information below to stay in the loop and join the Nur...

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  Episode #26

  Galloping into Print: Exploring Story Normy with Leisa Fail

  Sep 2, 202545 minS3

  <p>In this heartfelt episode of Chalk and Coffee, I’m joined by Leisa Fail, author of the beautifully illustrated children’s book Stormy Normy.</p> <p>Leisa shares how her deep love of horses inspired her creative journey and how Stormy Normy was born from a desire to help children understand and express big feelings in safe, supported ways.</p> <p>We chat about the power of storytelling in emotional development, and how characters can help children see their own stormy days reflected with empathy, humour, and heart.</p> <p> </p> <p>Get in touch with a Leisa</p> <p>Lin...

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  Episode #25

  Brain Science in Action: How to Help Kids Thrive

  Aug 20, 202552 minS3

  <p>On this episode of Chalk and Coffee, I sit down with Atara Parkinson, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, to explore the deep connections between emotional wellbeing, physical health, and healing.</p> <p> </p> <p>With over 14 years of experience supporting women through trauma, postpartum recovery, and holistic mental health, Atara shares her journey from traditional therapy to a more integrated approach. We talk about nervous system regulation, the role of minerals in brain and body health, and how simple shifts can transform not only how we feel, but how we relate to o...

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