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The teacher RockStar Podcast

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Welcome to the Teacher RockStar Podcast, a weekly podcast hosted by Steve Hiles where tips and strategies critical to the first-year teacher are discussed. We will be sharing the latest educ...

Episodes

20 of 118 episodes

Stop Doing Too Much: #302

In this episode, I share how to recognize what actually deserves your time, what you can simplify, and why doing less can sometimes help you...

10:06Sep 9, 2026

Classroom Management Reset: #301

Classroom Management Reset gives new teachers a practical way to regain control when routines, procedures, and student behavior begin slippi...

7:48Sep 2, 2026

New Teacher Classroom Setup #300

New Teacher Classroom Setup starts before you hang a single poster. In this video, I show first-year teachers one simple classroom setup str...

6:35Aug 26, 2026

First Day Activities: #299

In this episode, Steve talks about why the first day of school isn’t about rushing into academic content. It’s about building relationships,...

7:12Aug 19, 2026

Why Kids Can't Read: #298

According to Dr. Marion Blank, the reading crisis is one of the most urgent challenges facing education today, with millions of students str...

23:19Aug 12, 2026

Dyslexia Warning Signs Teachers Miss: #297

Dyslexia Warning Signs Teachers Miss can be difficult to recognize, especially during the first weeks of school. In this episode, I sit down...

25:42Aug 5, 2026

7 Classroom Management Mistakes: #296

In this episode, I discuss 7 classroom management mistakes that new teachers make and how to correct them. Download my free book: The Ultima...

14:23Jul 29, 2026

6 Daily Classroom Routines That Work: #295

In this episode, I discuss 6 daily routines that make your class run itself. Learn how simple, consistent systems can reduce behavior proble...

12:48Jul 22, 2026

New Teacher Engagement Mistakes: # 294

In this episode, I sat down with Danielle Pernot, an instructor and FFA advisor at Monroe High School in Monroe, WI who is passionate about...

22:09Jul 15, 2026

The 5 Rules You MUST Teach on Day One: #293

In this episode, I share five classroom rules every new teacher should teach and reinforce from day one to build respect, routines, and a po...

10:12Jul 8, 2026

10 Systems Every New Teacher Needs Before Day 1: #292

In this episode, I share 10 systems every new teacher needs to put in place before day one. These practical systems will help you reduce cla...

26:51Jul 1, 2026

Strategies and Best Practices for Enhancing Student Motivation in the Classroom: #291

In this episode, Steve sits down with motivation & cognitive expert Dr. Goodin to discuss strategies and best practices for enhancing studen...

18:21Jun 24, 2026

What Every K-3 Teacher Needs to Know About Teaching Reading: #290

In this episode, Steve sits down with literacy expert Leah Ruesink to discuss what every K-3 teacher needs to know about teaching reading in...

17:25Jun 17, 2026

What They Didn't Teach You in College About Teaching: #289

What they didn’t teach you in college about teaching can make or break your first year in the classroom. In this episode, veteran educator S...

14:29Jun 10, 2026

Biggest Mistakes New Teachers Make Before School Starts: #288

The Biggest Mistakes New Teachers Make Before School Starts can make or break your entire school year. In this episode, veteran teacher Stev...

7:39Jun 3, 2026

You Got Hired. Now What? First 10 Steps Every New Teacher Must Take: #287

You got hired as a new teacher - now what should you do next? In this episode of the Teacher RockStar Podcast, Steve Hiles shares the first...

26:32May 27, 2026

How to Finish This School Year Without Losing Your Mind: #286

If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or wondering how to finish this school year without losing your mind, this episode is for you. I’ll walk y...

27:22May 20, 2026

The 5-Second Trick That Silences Any Class: #285

Struggling to get your class quiet without yelling? In this episode, I share a simple 5-second classroom management strategy that works with...

14:55May 13, 2026

Stop Overplanning Lessons (Do This Instead): #284

Are you spending hours lesson planning but still falling behind? In this episode, I show you how to stop overplanning and use a flexible pac...

4:13May 6, 2026

Why Students Don't Respect Teachers Anymore: #283

If teaching feels harder than it used to… you’re not imagining it. Student behavior has changed. Parent support has changed. And the old cla...

4:46Apr 29, 2026