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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Do you have a trophy in your classroom? Even if you aren’t a coach you should totally have a trophy in your classroom. Don’t know how or why you need …
We hear the same thing every year, “New Year, New You!” And while there is truth to that, there are never actionable steps to take to make a new year …
You know who deserves some gifts this holiday season? YOU! In this super fun episode of This Teacher Life we explore 5 gifts that you should totally give yourself! They …
There is no I in TEAM. But there is an I in FRIENDS! Jack is my friend who is amazing at bringing teachers together to create effective teams! Check out …
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 …
Partnerships in the classroom can be so powerful! Are you ready to extend the learning beyond the four walls of your school? Rae Hughart, a middle school teacher from Illinois, …
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 …
New Student. Unexpected Absence. Pop-up Sub. None of this was planned! This quick tip episode features Aris Rossi, a super sweet teacher from California who is all about helping us …
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 …
Laughter leads to learning. Period. And in this quick tip episode, Esther Brunat gives us a few ideas on how we can incorporate humor into our classroom management. To see …
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 …
Lauren Denny dishes out to quick tips that truly help build a classroom community. These innovative ideas totally help with infusing life skills like communication and collaboration. To learn more …
When your community truly has school spirit, when your town truly has the spirit of enthusiasm that says we love our kids, we love our schools, we love our students, …
This quick tips episode features Mitchel Meighen, a middle school ELA teacher from Chicago, IL. Check out this insightful interview where he dishes out two quick tips that focus on …
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. …
Vanilla Ice said it best, “Stop! Collaborate and listen.” I think teachers can take a tip from 90’s rap stars. And that is why I invited Lindsey Jensen, Illinois State …
Every number is a student. Every student has a story. And every story matters in a school! This exciting episode is all about how we can use stories to make …
Get ready to get your laugh on! In this episode Kaitlyn Edington, an Elementary Art Teacher from Pennsylvania, gets us laughing with her use of humor in the classroom!
What we hang on our walls makes a difference. What we post in our classroom impacts kids. But sometimes we get so caught up in our “decorating” that we can …
In this super fun episode, Whitney Ramirez, an Elementary Teacher from California, dishes out 2 simple, but super important reminders and ideas for educators. Want to hear more about “Modern …
A new school year means a new opportunity for first impressions with kids and maybe colleagues. In this episode I’m throwing down some thoughts on how your 1st impression can …