Reflection + Thankfulness = Best Practice –Top Episode! Summer Replay
How often do we SELF-reflect on our teaching? How often do let STUDENTS reflect on our teaching? I’m SO thankful for the moments where I take time to do both. …
Bringing Your Teacher Game to a New Level– Top Episode! Summer Replay
What is something that we can do to consistently bring our teaching game to a new level? The answer may not be what you would expect… It is not a …
You’ve Got Questions, I’ve Got Answers – Top Episode! Summer Replay
Do you feel like you are constantly grabbing your hair and saying, “HELP!” Maybe questions like these are on your mind…. What are we supposed to do when kids refuse …
Bosco Sticks! The Building Blocks of Schools – Top Episode! Summer Replay
A Bosco stick is a pizza breadstick that literally fell from the heavens. And although you will hear more about that in this episode. This really isn’t about Bosco Sticks. …
5 Teacher Gifts to Give Yourself – Top Episode! Summer Replay
You know who deserves some gifts this summer? YOU! In this super fun episode we explore 5 gifts that you should totally give yourself! They won’t break the bank and …
I’m a Hot Mess, I’m a Teacher- Top Episode! Summer Replay
Hi. I’m Monica. I’m a Teacher. And I’m a hot mess sometimes. And you are a hot mess teacher sometimes too. And that’s ok! In this episode we explore what …
EP 21: 3 Things Teachers MUST Do This Summer
June and July are really special months for educators. That is why I’ve created a short and sweet list to make sure these next 2 months are magical. Here …
2 Quick Tips with Bri Walterhouse: Finding Memories in The Messy of Education
There are memories in the messy so shake it like a salt shaker… Distance Learning is messy. Classrooms are messy. Education is messy. But we teachers embrace that mess! …
EP 20: 4 Ways to Have an Awesome August
Your summer deserves to be awesome. Your August deserves to be awesome! So let’s make both happen! In this episode Monica breaks down 4 simple, but significant ideas on how …
2 Quick Tips with Jed Dearybury: Integrating Awesome in Education
Get ready for a whole lotta fun and singing…. yes, singing! This 2 quick tips episode features Jed Dearybury, an educator who is enthusiastic about incorporating the arts in all …
EP 19: Are You a Game Changer for Kids?
Ideas do not have to be big to be beautiful! Classroom transformation. Field Trips. Tons of Tech. These are all things that we see on social media and maybe hope …
2 Quick Tips with Nancy Chung: Transforming The Norm
Your jaw is going to drop and your heart is going to smile in this 2 Quick Tips episode with the amazing Nancy Chung! She is a a classroom teacher …
EP 18:Teachers Crushing COVID- Ideas & Reminders for Educators
Resources. Reminders. Remixes. Really everything an educator needs right now is in this episode! In this relatable episode we talk about the #1 needs of kids AND teachers right now. …
BONUS Episode- Tough Times for Teachers Means More Laughter and Learning
In this special, extended episode Jack Berckemeyer and I dive deep into the state of education right now and what this means for the future. Whether you are a teacher …
EP 17: Corona Virus Can’t Cancel Our Connection To Kids
This is not what any of us expected 4th Quarter to look like. This is not something our education leaders ever prepared us for. This is not something we took …
2 Quick Tips with Todd Bloch- Twitter with Teachers is Totally Powerful
Hey teacher! Are you on Twitter? If you aren’t you are truly missing out. Twitter makes teaching and learning public in a really powerful way! Not sure what to do …
EP 16: Real Talk! Actual Questions from Actual Kids
Real kids have real questions. Sometimes those questions involve “what are we having for lunch?” And sometimes those questions dig a little deeper and matter far beyond that moment. In …
2 Quick Tips with Debbie Silver- Unleashing Meaningful Feedback in the Classroom
When it comes to feedback, “sometimes we have to stop talking and start listening.” Although that is not what we think of when it comes to providing feedback to our …
EP 15: Crushing It For Kids in 4th Quarter!
Crushing It is not just a slang term our students use. It is literally the key to becoming the best possible teachers we can be! CRUSH is an acronym I …
2 Quick Tips with Wilkie Law- Being a Champion Teacher
What does beat dropping and fire dancing have to do with this episode? Everything! In this 2 quick tips episode Wilkie Law gives some awesome ideas on consistency, student voice, …
EP 14: F*** Testing Season! (It’s Not What You Think)
Don’t worry, I’m not dropping F bomb in this episode. I’m not even talking about that F word. Testing season is long, hard, and sometimes we even believe it is …
2 Quick Tips with Olivia Bertels- Are You Ready to be a Super Tuesday Teacher?
Let’s get physical, physical. Wait. That’s Olivia Newton John…. Let’s get political with Olivia Bertels. She is a teacher who is an advocate for making sure teachers are informed when …
EP 13: Trauma & Tragedy- How Do Teachers Deal?
Trauma and tragedy unfortunately happen in schools all the time. How do we deal with these experiences? What do we say? What do we do? Whether we are talking about …
2 Quick Tips with Trevor Muir- P Stands for Purpose and Projects
Once upon a time there was this incredible story teller by the name of Trevor Muir. He was an awesome educator and amazing educator who impacted the world with his …
EP 12: Oh My Deer! Laughing In the Classroom
HA. HA. LOL. (Laugh Emoji) Sometimes we just have to laugh in our classroom. Laugh at the mess. Laugh at the memories. Laugh at the crazy moments. This episode is …