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The Balancing Act

Joseph Vitale and Jamie Wanko

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

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46:26

To Halloween or Not to Halloween - Season 2 Episode 9

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2024/10/29

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 and memories of the holiday make us all nostalgic for the romanticized version of this fall festival. Check out videos of our episodes on our Youtube Channel! The Balancing Act Podcast Youtube Channel

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46:47

Coworkers: True Friends or Trauma Bonded? Season 2...

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2024/10/22

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 their point of view and experiences in different schools with various groups of coworkers who became their lifelong friends.

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50:04

The Queen of Mean Girl Moms - Dr. Noelle Santorelli...

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2024/10/15

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, or a dad in today's culture parenting of exclusivity.

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47:55

Ho Ho Homework - Season 2 Episode 6

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2024/10/08

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 improve students' understanding of the material covered in class. Our hosts give their input on homework and a few other things along the way too.

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Theeeee Dee Hankins - Season 2 Episode 5

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2024/10/01

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 students in the United States. Mr. Hankins uses his sass and humor to inspire, enthrall, and educate on how we can all do better for our kids from an emotional, spiritual and ethical way. Please check out his website for socials, information, guest speaking info. https://www.deehankins.com/

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42:16

There will always be time for canoodling - Season 2...

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2024/09/24

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 exactly gamification in the classroom goes too far.

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46:47

AI in the classroom: A Learning Revolution -...

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2024/09/17

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 they learn tons of new and applicable techniques and processes for searching and understanding how to use AI with their students in an ethical and practical manner.

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45:45

Teacher's and AI - Jonathan Mast Season 2 Episode 2

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2024/09/10

Part One: The AI Guy, Jonathan Mast AI and all of its newness is a hot topic for everyone, whether in education or not. Our hosts agree to start slowly to understand the moral implications of its use along with some of the ideology behind AI from the point of view of the self proclaimed “AI Guy,” Jonathan Mast.

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49:15

Season Two Premiere! - And We're Back! Season 2...

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2024/09/03

Drumroll please… we are now a weekly podcast! Joe and Jamie are back with big news… they are now dropping weekly episodes. Summer has come to a close, and the hosts are ready to explore new topics with fantastic guests. Join the Balancing Act hosts for an exciting new season filled with opportunities to live, learn, and of course, balance.

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31:58

Best of Season 1: Host Picks - Episode 28

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2024/08/20

In our final best of episode of the summer, we look back at the important topics that we discussed during season 1. These 4 clips speak to our passion, our life, and what drives us as educators. Get a glimpse of some of the struggles that we deal with as well. Season 2 drops the first week fo September! Big things are coming....

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29:30

Best of Season 1: Parenting Advice - Episode 27

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2024/08/06

On this best of episode from Season 1, let’s look back with our hosts as they listen to some of Season One's top guests as they talk about how to parent, how to help parents, and how they strive to guide their own children in this ever changing world that challenges parents and kids alike.

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29:38

Best of Season 1: New Teacher Advice - Episode 26

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2024/07/23

Episode 26 Best of Season One Let’s rewind the year and check out bits and pieces of the best of the best with Jessica Hawk, Tyler Tarver and Andrea Forcum. Our episode will highight some of the great advice they have for first year teachers. Our best of episodes are great to share with new listeners! Please feel free to share our message and thanks as always for being a Balancing Act listener!

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41:48

Season One Finale: Summer…She is finally here!...

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2024/07/09

Let’s talk about how to recharge the batteries, because teachers are solar powered! Listen as Joe and Jamie reflect on the first season of The Balancing Act podcast, and how much the discussions informed and influenced the hosts' lives. Special thanks to all of the wonderful guests who stopped by to share a slice of their lives with the pod. The hosts look forward to Season 2, coming this August. We would like to thank EVERYONE who listened, shared, participated and became a part of our journey! A

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41:54

An Interview with M.C. Reckognize: Mrs. Phyllis...

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2024/06/25

Steps away from her final year of teaching we meet to talk to the formidable and beloved bestie-buddy of our co-host Jamie. Call her Reckie, Reckless, MC Reckognize, or Phyllis, the long time “student favorite” language arts teacher sits with us and happily shares wisdom, laughter and much needed perspective on how NOT to become bitter and tainted by this challenging profession.

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39:26

Closing out the Year with a Skibbidy - Episode 23

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2024/06/11

Let’s look back at the good, the bad, and the “skibbidy” of the 23-24 school year. Self reflection, exit surveys, and a giant thumbs up from students means that the summer is heading this way. Join in and hear what worked, what didn’t and what the “gyat” might mean.

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48:59

Empathy, Sympathy and Adulting - Episode 22

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2024/05/28

The pod is back to update listeners about some of the ongoing family struggles that have continued throughout the course of the school year. In this heart to heart listen as our hosts share the ongoing difficulties that led to the development of the podcast. The hosts share how they continue to work on their approach to balancing family, health and teaching. Join is for what has helped, what continues to hurt and even a few laughs along the bumpy end of the school year road.

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51:20

Tuh Tuh Tuh Teacher Face, Jessica Hawk - Episode 21

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2024/05/14

On this episode of The Balancing Act, we happily welcome influencer Jessica Hawk as she shares her 32 years of wisdom and experience inside and out of her New Jersey classroom. On her self proclaimed victory tour, Jessica is approaching retirement with bittersweet memories of her years as a high school teacher. Listen as the one and only “My Teacher Face” gives us her refreshing perspective on the importance of setting boundaries as a public school employee.

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55:05

We are “ALL IN” with Gian Paul Gonzalez - Episode 20

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2024/04/30

Credited with inspiring the New York Giants towards their winning season, former teacher and current motivational speaker, Gian Paul Gonzalez, sits down with us for an end of the school year pep talk. Hailing from Union City, New Jersey, Gian Paul is here to talk us through the muddled end of the year where finding balance can be extra tough to achieve. Don’t miss the tips and special moments brought to the table by this amazing guy.

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51:33

Dear parents, we need YOUR support… Part II with...

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2024/04/16

We welcome teacher and author Katie Schneider this week to discuss her extremely potent and thought provoking “viral” letter written to parents. Shared by so many across the country over many social media platforms, Katie brings her point of view to the discussion on how to help teachers balance parents' reactions, and what other daily concerns we all share as current educators across the country. Check out the article referenced during our show! An Open Letter To Parents - Katie Schneider

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46:52

Episode 18 - Dear parents, we need YOUR support...Part I

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2024/04/02

Spring Break is heading our way and the hosts are ready to party like it's 1999 in Cancun, Mexico. Or maybe they are just ready for some couch time. Listen for an honest discussion about what is lacking from the real partners in education, the parents. Why is there such a disconnect with students these days, and how can all parties work together to make things better for everyone? Raid the kids candy baskets and join us for an honest look at the parent: classroom connection. Check out the article

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