Tea Time with A Teacher

This week is Part 2 with Diana Pacheco! If you are interested in teaching abroad or curious about the diversity of experiences Diana has had in Taiwan, Egypt, and the UAE, you can find her on LinkedIn and can connect with her about her obstacles and successes teaching in three different world regions as well as her time in Boston Public Schools!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-pacheco-ed-m-m-s-ed-72a370206/

This week is Part 2 with Diana Pacheco! If you are interested in teaching abroad or curious about the diversity of experiences Diana has had in Taiwan, Egypt, and the UAE, you can find her on LinkedIn and can connect with her about her obstacles and successes teaching in three different world regions as well as her time in Boston Public Schools!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-pacheco-ed-m-m-s-ed-72a370206/

Diana Pacheco is entering her 18th year in education. She began working in public and private institutions in Massachusetts with students with moderate to severe special needs. In the last 11 years, she has lived overseas, teaching diverse learners from early childhood to lower elementary in the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Taiwan. 

Originally from New York City, she attended the University of Buffalo and earned a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology with a concentration in the implication on culture on education and a Masters in Education through Simmons College with licensure in Special Education. In 2020, she earned a Masters of Education in Public School Leadership from Columbia University Teachers College.

Over the course of her career, she has been an elementary and secondary teacher, Math Department Coordinator, ELA Liaison, and a cohort team leader who has led her colleagues through multiple school accreditation processes, collaborated in the development of school improvement plans, and designing and implementing professional development. Building capacity in teachers and team building is a high priority for her as it leads to providing high-quality education for students. 

In her free time, she loves to read, try new recipes, find time to stay connected to those who restore her spirit, and explore new places.

If people are interested in getting more information about teaching and living overseas, then they can contact me via Linkedin.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-pacheco-ed-m-m-s-ed-72a370206/

Diana Pacheco is entering her 18th year in education. She began working in public and private institutions in Massachusetts with students with moderate to severe special needs. In the last 11 years, she has lived overseas, teaching diverse learners from early childhood to lower elementary in the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Taiwan. 

Originally from New York City, she attended the University of Buffalo and earned a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology with a concentration in the implication on culture on education and a Masters in Education through Simmons College with licensure in Special Education. In 2020, she earned a Masters of Education in Public School Leadership from Columbia University Teachers College.

Over the course of her career, she has been an elementary and secondary teacher, Math Department Coordinator, ELA Liaison, and a cohort team leader who has led her colleagues through multiple school accreditation processes, collaborated in the development of school improvement plans, and designing and implementing professional development. Building capacity in teachers and team building is a high priority for her as it leads to providing high-quality education for students. 

In her free time, she loves to read, try new recipes, find time to stay connected to those who restore her spirit, and explore new places.

If people are interested in getting more information about teaching and living overseas, then they can contact me via Linkedin.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-pacheco-ed-m-m-s-ed-72a370206/

Today’s guest is Afshan Mirza. She is a highly accomplished school leader of the Junior School at the Learning Alliance School in Lahore, Pakistan. She received her initial education in Pakistan and University of Karachi before moving to Ireland to teach Montessori education. Upon her return to Pakistan, she has earned multiple degrees in Therapy and is in the process of shifting to a full time head of school for the Counseling Department at Learning Alliance. In this episode, she was able to share her huge swath of knowledge, specifically around soft skills young children need to succeed and how she fosters a school culture where students are faced with challenges and encouraged to show resilience. 

Afshan's work in Therapy: https://skillsdevelopment.co.uk/networks/cbt/

Today’s guest is Afshan Mirza. She is a highly accomplished school leader of the Junior School at the Learning Alliance School in Lahore, Pakistan. She received her initial education in Pakistan and University of Karachi before moving to Ireland to teach Montessori education. Upon her return to Pakistan, she has earned multiple degrees in Therapy and is in the process of shifting to a full time head of school for the Counseling Department at Learning Alliance. In this episode, she was able to share her huge swath of knowledge, specifically around soft skills young children need to succeed and how she fosters a school culture where students are faced with challenges and encouraged to show resilience. 

Afshan's work in Therapy: https://skillsdevelopment.co.uk/networks/cbt/

This episode focuses on concrete tips to help teachers live sustainable and healthy lives and have supportive workplace environments. Shout out to the fellow educators who submitted tips! This is just the epitome of how supportive the education world is to each other. 

This episode focuses on concrete tips to help teachers live sustainable and healthy lives and have supportive workplace environments. Shout out to the fellow educators who submitted tips! This is just the epitome of how supportive the education world is to each other. 

October has been a rough month for educators. In this episode, I talk about creating a better system of partnerships between schools and families, the difficulties of staying education long term without burning out, and the need for teacher support before it is too late.

Don't forget to follow us @teatimewithateacher!

October has been a rough month for educators. In this episode, I talk about creating a better system of partnerships between schools and families, the difficulties of staying education long term without burning out, and the need for teacher support before it is too late.

Don't forget to follow us @teatimewithateacher!