Take Notes with Jen Rafferty
Are you caught in the whirlwind of overwhelming responsibilities, forgetting the fiery passion that once fueled your teaching journey? Do Sundays fill you with dread, and does the very thought of Monday morning send chills down your spine?
It’s time to toss those feelings out the window!
Welcome to Season 3 of the Take Notes podcast, where you get to give yourself a permission slip to disrupt the status quo, reclaim your agency, and step into a world where you get to make yourself the priority in order to show up as your best-self.
I’m your host Jen Rafferty - a former music teacher, Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, mom of 2, and founder of Empowered Educator, and I’ve been where you are.
In this season, we’re not just talking about surviving; we’re diving deep into thriving!
We’re rewriting the educator’s narrative and tearing down the walls of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and that crippling guilt that has held you captive. It’s time to liberate yourself from the chains of conventional education and step into a world of empowerment and freedom.
This is a space where your well-being is the core curriculum, where taking care of yourself isn’t just encouraged – it’s a requirement. Where your empowerment translates into the transformation of lives, creating a ripple effect that shapes future generations.
In these electrifying episodes, we’re moving from mere inspiration to tangible integration. Each conversation is a stepping stone to transform your practices, breathe life into your passion, and ignite the change to live a healthier, happier, and more balanced life. We’re about taking action and turning those “how’s” into now’s!
The transformation begins HERE and NOW. Say goodbye to the mundane, and hello to a world where you are unstoppable. Buckle up and get ready to explore territories unknown because, in this space, we are unearthing the extraordinary in every educator.
Are you ready to take the lead in your life? To not just be an educator, but a revolutionary and make transformational generational change?
Let’s do this!
Take Notes with Jen Rafferty
Can storytelling revolutionize classroom learning? An inspiring talk with Michael Katz
Can you recall a moment when a story deeply resonated with you and made you feel seen and heard?
In today’s episode of Take Notes we are joined by Michael Katz, a professional storyteller and educator. We dive into how storytelling can make a big difference in elementary education and help with mindfulness in schools.
Michael talks about his path to becoming a storyteller and shows us how telling stories can grab our attention and help us learn. This episode is full of great ideas for anyone who wants to use storytelling in education, with tips on making stories fun and interactive for kids.
Curious to see how storytelling can transform learning? Listen in!
Stay empowered,
Jen
Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:
Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | Linktree
Instagram: @jenrafferty_
Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room
About Michael:
Michael Katz has been a profession storyteller for over 30 years, both as a performer and as a teacher of the craft. The work he loves the most is in elementary schools, while his public performance have been at such illustrious locations as the openings of the L.A. Getty Center and the Disney Concert Hall. HIs CD of stories "Far Away and Close to Home" was given a Parents Choice Silver Honor Award. In the last 15 years he has also been teaching mindfulness in elementary schools, primarily with K-2 students.
Connect with Michael:
Website: www.storytellermichael.com