CHAT-CTE: Finally—PD That’s Personal
This isn’t your typical education podcast. CHAT-CTE is built for the trade teachers—the welders, the cosmetologists, the culinary kings and queens—who teach with their hands, hustle, and heart.Each episode tackles the real-life challenges of CTE teaching: from writing a curriculum when you’ve got zero time, to using AI tools that actually help, to managing a shop full of teens with more energy than a MIG welder. You’ll hear honest stories, get practical tools, and leave with something you can use tomorrow.Hosted by a CTE mentor who’s been in the fire and came out forging...
The Arc: From Surviving to Leading in CTE
In this debut episode of CHAT-CTE—Finally, PD That’s Personal—we explore the emotional and professional journey every trade teacher walks: the 5-Year Arc. From white-knuckling your first lessons to reinventing your program a decade in, this episode unpacks the real stages of CTE teaching: Survival, Emerging Confidence, Burnout Risk, and Reinvention.
Whether you're new to the classroom or deep into your legacy years, this is your permission slip to reflect, breathe, and grow. With real talk, story-driven insights, and a touch of sarcasm, this episode is for anyone trying to teach a trade while staying human...
Welcome to CHAT-CTE: Real Talk for Trade Teachers - Trailer
"Finally—PD that’s personal. In this trailer episode, we’re setting the stage for what’s coming: real talk, real tools, real survival strategies for CTE teachers who are building futures (and occasionally birdhouses out of duct tape and good intentions). Meet your host, hear why AI is now a trusted sidekick, and get ready for professional development that actually fits your shop floor life. Subscribe now—and let’s build something better together."
