SA Tech-Cast S2E06 - Ms. Caitlin Murphy

From South Allegheny Tech-Cast · 00:31:02

Show by Jeffrey Nobili

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction01:10 - The Gladiator Gauntlet: From Pediatric Nursing to Teaching02:20 - First-Year Teacher Journey & Classroom Setup03:10 - First Nine Weeks Reflection04:40 - Welcoming Culture at SA06:45 - Interactive Science & Keeping Students Focused09:28 - The Learner Profile11:20 - Technology in the Classroom13:45 - Balance & Gamified Learning15:30 - Dance History & Teaching Outside the Classroom17:45 - School Spirit & High-Energy Pep Rallies21:00 - Rapid-Fire Q&A24:40 - Harry Styles Fandom & Concert Adventures29:40 - Closing RemarksEpisode BreakdownIn this episode of the South Allegheny Techcast, host Jeffrey Nobili is joined by Caitlin Murphy, a new sixth-grade science teacher at South Allegheny Middle School. Caitlin shares her journey from pediatric nursing to finding her true calling in education, her experience transitioning into her first full-time teaching position, and how she creates a safe, welcoming, and interactive space for her students.The conversation highlights creative ways to integrate technology and hands-on projects into the classroom - including 3D cell builds and interactive gamification - to keep sixth-graders engaged. Finally, Caitlin opens up about her 20+ years of dance experience, her time at the Cincinnati Ballet, teaching at Steel City Academy of Dance, and a fun rapid-fire Q&A covering everything from her love for New York and vinyl records to being an ultimate Harry Styles fan!

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