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Teaching La Vida Loca

A podcast for World Language Teachers seeking inspiration, unapologetic authenticity, and guidance in centering joy and facilitating language acquisition for the people who matter most, our students!

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33:48

Episode 95: Valentina's Greatest Aventura yet!

Teaching La Vida Loca ·

2026/03/04

Send me a message! I feel so grateful for this woman and how dedicated she is to supporting educators! She pours her heart and soul in to Aventuras and I cannot WAIT for her to share it with you! Thanks for listening in! Link to Valentina's recent Insta Post that we mentioned Link to Valentina's HFW posters Check out Aventuras in Learning! - this is my affiliate link I truly believe you'll love it! Join me for a workshop this Sunday, March 8th called Language in Motion! In this workshop I w...

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42:38

Episode 94: I'm BACK! and so is Riana! - an interview...

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2026/02/24

Send me a message! Podcast about deciding where and how to apply for jobs. Job Search with JOY - workbook Honoring the Unexpected Path- Blog about my year outside of the classroom with my darling baby The original podcast with Riana about my choice to quit to spend a year at home with my baby Reach out to work with Riana! Email her!- rhensel@spes.org Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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48:41

Episode 93: Seeing Every Student: Intentional...

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2026/02/17

Send me a message! I am so grateful for Emily joining me for this podcast! I hope you'll check out her sequel to the beloved "Edi el Elefante"! The links for both books is below! Links mentioned in this episode: Emily Ibrahim Edi el Elefante Edi el amigo - color Edi el amigo - B&W Hannah Sullivan Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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49:36

Episode 92: HYPE Squad with Carolyn Deas and Kelsey...

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2026/02/10

Send me a message! Happy International week of Random Acts of KINDNESS! I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to interview these incredible women about what they're doing at their school to cultivate a culture of kindness which in turn is creating a huge shift in the sense of community at their school! Wait til you hear all of these ideas! I hope you enjoy as much as I did! I REALLY loved chatting with them and I feel like even after 45 minutes they still had more ideas to share! ...

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30:37

Episode 91: Un sueño cumplido

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2025/10/22

Send me a message! I hope you'll consider joining us! Click the links below to connect with Meg, Craig, y taller experiencia Colombia! Links: Sign Up for Emails Facebook Experiencia Colombia Instagram Experiencia Colombia Our Website: Registration and Information What´s Included and what´s NOT Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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24:57

Episode 89: Your mindset, YOUR choice... it is up to...

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2025/09/03

Send me a message! What will YOU choose this school year?! Links mentioned: Mindset Hacks PDF La Familia Loca PLC Letter to request funding Connect with Cäcilia Wyman Conference in the Cloud BOOSTER DAY Join us in the clouds for one incredibly impactful day of PD and learn from internationally recognized coaches, mentors, teachers, and presenters from around the world! Use the code LOCA for $10 off! Click here to save your spot! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My W...

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11:10

Episode 88: Shift what SUCKS- Make it work for YOU!

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2025/08/26

Send me a message! I am learning to shift the things that feel routine, monotonous or down right sucky... This particular shift was AMAZING, energizing and OH so engaging! Thanks for joining me! Links mentioned: Classroom Jobs BlogClassroom Jobs PodcastClassroom Jobs Course with John SifertCalm and Connected, Classroom-Ready Start FREE workshop!On August 31st, I’m hosting a free live workshop called: ‘5 Strategies for a Calm, Connected, and Classroom-Ready Start (That Won’t Add to Your To-Do ...

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Episode 87: What I Focused On My First Week Back (and...

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2025/08/17

Send me a message! I am bAAAAACCCKkkk!!!! New School. New kids. New Year. New Systems. New Names. SAME overwhelm times 1000000. I want to share with you what I did (and didn't) do my first week back to school this year! Stay tuned to hear about a free workshop I'm offering to kick off the school year! Links and people mentioned in this episode: Establishing my Non-Negotiables for interviewsFirst Day of School Activity (AMAZING)Hannah Sullivan Norming your class with your stud...

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53:46

Episode 86: Whose Idea Was It Anyway?- A...

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2025/07/18

Send me a message! Perhaps the most important podcast I've recorded to date, listen into this conversation I had with Profe Morgan Bennett, about the importance of ending Beg, Borrow, Steal culture, and instead shift to one of "Ask, Acknowledge, Appreciate". To connect with Morgan, follow her on Instagram at: @Profe_Bennett Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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32:51

Episode 85: You Deserve to Flourish: Let’s Talk...

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2025/04/16

I'm baaack! Did you miss me!? In this episode I share about my personal journey as I search for a job for next year, as well as some real talk for you... I want you to really think about whether you're growing where you're planted or if it is time to be uprooted and replanted elsewhere where you can truly flourish... Here are the links mentioned in this podcast: Job search with JOY Workbook (Resource of the month for La Familia Loca PLC) Profe Bennett on Instagram Episode 5 - Listen to ...

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Episode 84: ACTFL Takeaways p3

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2024/12/18

I am so grateful for you! I am so grateful for this community! This is my third and final ACTFL reflection! Links mentioned:Who is it!? jueves - with La Maestra LocaWinter Brain Break - Snowball, Polar Bear, Penguin!La Familia Loca PLCIf you're looking for something LOW LIFT to use before winter break, I've got the perfect resource for you! It is a Snowman Glyph! It includes two different versions of the student worksheet AND slides if you want to use them to guide students through the ...

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17:53

Episode 83: ACTFL Takeaways p2

Teaching La Vida Loca ·

2024/12/12

Welcome to part two of my three part reflection on ACTFL 2024 in Philly this year. This episode covers the takeaways from various sessions that I was able to attend while at ACTFL.Links and people mentioned in this episode:Dr. Uju AnyaBen TinsleyDorie PeruginiJunko YamamotoPublished paper: World Languages for Black Linguistic ReparationsBertha DelgadilloMaribel GómezPaul AslesonI am SO excited to bring you this new YouTube series where I interview EXCELLENT educators with 11 carefully curated...

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21:21

Episode 82: ACTFL Takeaways p1

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2024/12/06

I knew within the first ten minutes of ACTFL that I wouldn't be able to encapsulate all of my takeaways in one episode. So, here's the first of THREE episodes to share my greatest takeaways from this year's National Conference in Philly. Links mentioned:Who is it!? jueves - my new series... you're going to LOVE this!Rocio Jacoby, go learn from her!Episode 5 Listen to your GutSheryl Lee Ralph's book Diva 2.0I am SO excited to bring you this new YouTube series where I interview EXCELLENT educat...

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10:21

Episode 81: Making the Most of ACTFL (Even If You...

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2024/11/19

In this episode I share suggestions for making the most of ACTFL 24 in Philly, even for those teachers who can't attend this year!Links mentioned:Conferencing Intentionally pagesCCLT SIG SessionsLa Familia Loca PLC will meet up on FriYAY- check the FB group for infoLet's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin La Familia Loca PLC

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10:43

Episode 80: Rage to Resilience- Choosing Love in...

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2024/11/12

In this raw and unscripted episode, I’m sharing my thoughts and emotions in the wake of last week’s election results. This isn't just about politics; it’s about my deep fears for my students, friends, and all those in marginalized communities who are now facing an uncertain future. I share the emotions I had and what I'm doing about them now... Thanks for listening and allowing me to support you...Let's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin La Familia Loca PLC

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7:42

Episode 79- Ideas for Día de Muertos!

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2024/10/30

A quick episode for you to give you some ideas and inspiration for teaching about Día de Muertos this year!Links mentioned:Día de Muertos Chat Mat ResourceCartoon for Clip ChatDante's Lunch for Clip ChatPodcast on Teaching about GLOBAL culturesLa Familia Loca PLCSpanish MamaHalloween Glyph ActivityYAY! Happy Teaching! y feliz día de muertos!Día de Muertos is almost upon us! Check out this Chat Mat resource to scaffold writing or speaking for a new approach to teaching about this beautiful cel...

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22:35

Episode 78: Don't fear the BOT!- AI hacks for teachers!

Teaching La Vida Loca ·

2024/10/23

This episode is PERFECT for someone who wants to dip their toes into using AI as an assistant in their classroom! And for those super experienced, I bet you'll pick up a new trick or two! Don't forget to share this with someone and post in your stories when you're listening and tag me!Links and people mentioned:Chat GPTGoblin ToolsWhich Face is RealHeidi TrudeGemini AIYAY for Spooky Season! You can find my legend of the Cucuy resources on my TPT as well as a super fun pumpkin glyph in Spanish...

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24:32

Episode 77: Fast and Actionable- 5 Easy Wins from CI...

Teaching La Vida Loca ·

2024/10/16

Gosh! What an AMAZING weekend! I feel so grateful for the opportunity to grow and learn along side all of the amazing educators who attended CI Midwest!Here are the people and or links mentioned in this episode:Meg Fandel VernonSarah RasayWill AdamsLisa KroppCountry Class NamesClass Points for Management and PraiseAdriana RamirezRocio JacobyMorgan BennettAdult Spanish classes with ME!Sponge video Let's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin La Familia Loca PLC

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14:03

Episode 76: Legends

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2024/10/07

Group Coaching1:1 CoachingAdult SpanishCucuy ResourceLet's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin La Familia Loca PLC

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Episode 75: Jump for JOY!- 5 ways to inject JOY into...

Teaching La Vida Loca ·

2024/09/25

YAY! Whether you're at the start of the school year or well into it, these five strategies are EASY PEASY ways to inject more JOY into your day and none of them take long at all! See the links below for various things shared throughout the episode! I can't wait to hear what you try! Email me and let me know!Links mentioned:Join my email list silly goose!Blog on Positive Phone calls homePodcast on Positive Phone Calls home10 Day Brain Break ChallengeDon't Flinch Brain BreakDanny Go!Quick Feet ...

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