Taking a Break
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Do you feel like you are being pulled in a dozen different directions as an elementary school teacher? Are you constantly overwhelmed because you can’t get caught up? Do you ever get the fee...
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20 of 38 episodesHow to Get Your Life Back with Sabrena Brooks
Are you ready to get your life back? As we look forward to all things 2023, This week we decided to drop back to our very first interview on...
The Sunday Blues
Some people call them the Sunday blues. Some people call them the Sunday Scaries. Others just flat-out say, “I am dreading going to work tom...
Navigating Student Loan Debt with Meagan Landress McGuire
If the thought of student loan debt makes you want to crawl into a hole and hide, this episode is for you! Student loan debt is overwhelming...
Toxic Teacher Environments
Last week we chatted about how to handle it when you’re struggling with one specific coworker or team member. Today, we’re going to go a lit...
Dealing with Challenging Team Members at School
Do you have a coworker at your school that just really irritates or bothers you? I’m not talking about the coworkers that are outright mean...
My Hardest Year Yet
I’m doing things a bit differently this episode, and I’m opening up about the hardest teaching year I’ve had so far in my career. I explain...
Sassy Guardians
We aaaaaaaall have them in our classes. THOSE parents. You know exactly which parents I’m talking about. The ones who email you at all hours...
Make Parent Volunteers Work for You
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by parents or caregivers offering to volunteer in your classroom? I know that lots of schools don’t have pare...
How to Use Data to Improve your Classroom with Dr. Matthew Courtney
As a teacher, have you ever asked (or been tempted to ask) WHY are we doing this?! If so, you aren’t alone. Collecting and analyzing data in...
Streamlining the data collection process with Rebekah Poe
Data collection is a super important part of teaching, but so many teachers dread it! I promise you don’t have to. There are ways to make th...
Successful Parent or Caregiver Conferences
If the thought of parent or caregiver conferences makes you feel a little sweaty, you’re not alone! What is it about talking to other adults...
Quiet Quitting isn't happening, but this is...
Have you heard the phrase “quiet quitting” and wondered how it related to teaching? Quiet quitting is a hot topic right now. It’s the idea t...
Creating a Classroom Environment where All Students Thrive with Johnny Tiersma
Do you ever wonder how you can create a positive classroom environment and still get everything done that needs to get done? If so, you’re i...
3 Tips for a Successful Sub Day with Kelsey Sorenson
Does the mere thought of preparing to have a substitute in your classroom make you feel sick to your stomach? If so, you aren’t alone! In th...
Can We Bring Fun Back Into the Classroom? with Matt Halpern
Do you ever feel like it’s impossible to have fun in the classroom anymore? There are often so many “other” things to care about, that fun c...
Simplifying your Centers with Farrah Henley
Have you ever felt like your centers are a little overwhelming? Sometimes the systems in our classroom are way more complicated than they ne...
Why Every Teacher Needs a Timer for Themselves
Do you have any specific tools that you use in the classroom to help you stay organized? As teachers, there’s so much to get done each day....
Classroom Management without a Clip Chart with Allie Szczecinski from Miss Behavior
Are you worried about classroom management this year? I have heard from a lot of teachers that they are a bit worried about heading back to...
5 Tips to Start the School Year Organized with Michelle Emerson from Pocketful of Primary
Are you feeling stressed out at the thought of heading back to school? Many teachers are feeling even more overwhelmed about heading back to...