Teach the Truth
Welcome to a the Jersey Educator Podcast, a show created by NJEA members ... for NJEA members. \xa0Whether you are a teacher, an education support professional, or a New Jersey Student Education Association member, this show will serve as a platform to help YOU bring out the best in your students . . . each and every day in your schools. \xa0The shows are hosted by Jeff Bradbury of\xa0TeacherCast.net\xa0(@TeacherCast) and Jim Boice, a field representative with NJEA (@boiceinthehood). \xa0 For more information, please visit\xa0njea.org/podcast\xa0and email us at\xa0podcast@njea.org. In this episode we welcome\xa0Nicholas Ferroni onto the program. About Our Guests Nicholas Ferroni is a high school history teacher in the Union Township School District of Union County, NJ. \xa0He was recently named "Upstander of the Year" by the\xa0Human Rights Campaign. \xa0His accolades also include being one of "100 Making a Difference in the World" and one of the \u201c25 Most Influential Educators on Social Media.\u201d Nicholas is also working on a series with PEOPLE magazine to celebrate and praise educators, as well as a campaign called "Teach the Truth," which is intended to advocate for more minority figures and groups in school textbooks. Follow Nicholas\xa0@nicholasferroni\xa0and email him at\xa0ferroni21@hotmail.com. \xa0\xa0\xa0 NOTE:\xa0In parts of this interview, Nick explores his experiences discussing the contents of his lessons with parents. \xa0Always feel free to reach out to your local association building representative or local association president to discuss situations like these and find context, clarity, and perspective. \xa0Learn more by downloading the handbook,\xa0Your NJEA Membership Matters. \xa0 Upcoming NJEA Events Beach day networking event: July 31. Monmouth County Happy Hour for early career labor leaders: September 9. #teamnorth pizza and paychecks event: September 16. Upcoming Educational Conferences 8/2/16 -\xa0NJAET Summer TechSplash in Allentown NJ Find more events at\xa0The Education Calendar Social Media Minute Todays Social Media Minute comes from our friends at\xa0NJSchoolJobs.com. Creating a Professional Email Address Use Gmail if possible (professionally recognized) Create a "Brand" for yourself that people can remember Keep everything professional \xa0 Subscribe to Our Podcast on iTunes We are proud to be listed in the\xa0iTunes Directory. Please take a moment and subscribe to this show on your favorite podcast player today! Show Hosts Jeffrey Bradbury, author of Kidblog: An Introduction to Blogging With Your Students, is the creator of\xa0TeacherCast.net,\xa0TeacherCast University, and\xa0Educational Podcasting Today, is an ASCD Emerging Leader, Google Certified Teacher, Google Education Trainer, PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator, speaker, writer, broadcaster, consultant and educational media specialist. He is currently the Coordinator for Technology Integration for the Westwood Regional School District in New Jersey. In 2012, Jeff was recognized as one of top 50 educators using social media at the first ever Bammy Awards and has been nominated three times in the category of Innovator of the Year. Jeff has Keynoted for the Pearson Authentic Learning Conference, EdTechNJ and most recently at Columbia University's Teacher College and Podcast Mid-Atlantic. \xa0 Additionally the TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network has served educational conventions worldwide by providing on site live broadcasting to thousands of educators each week. Jeff is the host of the\xa0TeacherCast Podcast,\xa0Educational Podcasting Today\xa0and the\xa0TechEducator Podcast. Jeff earned his Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s Degree from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. In his free time, Jeff enjoys teaching, broadcasting, playing violin, conducting, and spending time with his wife Jennifer and their two year old triplets. Jim Boice\xa0is a field representative with the New Jersey Education Association. \xa0Prior to joining NJEA is 2012, Jim was a high school English teacher for ten years in the Pennsauken Township School District of Camden County, NJ.