1 Really Easy Classroom Idea to End the School Year on a Good Note(card)
Looking for a meaningful but low-prep activity to wrap up the school year? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life, we’re sharing one super simple idea that can …
How 1 Activity Got 100% of Students Discussing, Debating, and Dialoguing on a REALLY Important Topic
Want to spark real, meaningful conversations in your classroom—conversations that matter now and in your students’ futures? In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life, we break down one powerful …
4 Books to Read in 2026 to Transform Your Year (They Are Legit Good)
Ready to make 2026 your most inspired, energized, and growth-filled year yet? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, I’m breaking down four legitimately amazing books that …
How to Celebrate Little Debbie December in Your School to Make it a Big Dynamic December (This Will Bring Smiles & Sugar to Staff & Students)
The holidays can be really stressful in schools. But the holidays are also a perfect time to spread smiles in schools. What is a small but significant want to surprise …
A Letter to Teachers on Thanksgiving
Dear Tired Teachers, Happy Thanksgiving. I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all that you do. Your dedication, passion, and hard work make a …
School Idea: TEAMWORK-There is No I In Team, But There is One in Laminator- (An Episode FULL of Classroom Ideas)
Do staff and students have huge amounts of success in your school? In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life we’re diving into smart, simple strategies that turn group work …
6 Silly Signs That It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Education (This Relatable, Raw Episode Will Have You Laughing) w/ Special Guests Jack & Rachael
Have you ever taught in two different shoes on accident? Have you ever gotten home from school only to realize you taught all day with an unknown child’s throw-up down …
6 Things Teachers Can Do To Make This School Year AWESOME (They are Simple Solutions Too)
Teaching is tough—but it doesn’t have to feel impossible! If you are ready to kick off the school year with less stress and more joy- I’ve for 6 ideas for …
6 Simple Things that Teachers Need to Bring More Joy to Their Journey in Education- Season Finale
Truth: Teachers want and need more joy in their life! Truth: It can come in some silly and significant ways if we are strategic about it! In the This Teacher …
How to Host the Best Open-House or Orientation Your School Has Ever Experienced- Seriously!
Students changing grade levels, changing teachers, and changing buildings can be hard. That is because change is hard! But, when we are proactive about putting plans into place change can …
Unpopular Teacher Opinion!? Content in the Classroom vs. The Lure of Leadership (Where Do You Fall?)
To apply for the job opening or not to apply, that is the question at this point in the year and at this point in education. This is a tough …
How to Roll Out a Classroom Competition That Increases Student Positive Behaviors & Decreases Teacher Stress
Get ready to roll with laughter and learning in this fun-filled episode. This idea is shaking up the typical classroom routine with a Yahtzee dice challenge that’s sure to make …
A Really Dumb Idea That Will Get 100% of Students Listening and I 100% Guarantee It’s Not What You Expect
What if you could throw a party in your classroom everyday? And this party wouldn’t be any work, it wouldn’t create chaos, and the party wouldn’t cost anything. Would you …
7 Situations for Students to Consider BEFORE College: An Unpopular Education Opinion?
College can be controversial in some situations. Many people assume that teachers believe that all students should get a college education. Many parents feel that university is the ultimate goal …
The 1 Behavior Management Idea that Will be a Game Changer for Goals in Your Classroom (And It REALLY Works)
Teachers wanting a powerful strategy for improving student behavior, this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast is for you! It’s all about goal-setting with accountability partners. And while …
A Letter for Teachers: Don’t Start Your New Year Without Reading This!
Dear Teachers, As the calendar turns its page to a new year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible work you do and the profound impact …
Rest is the Best Teacher Gift: Don’t Forget to Do This Today and Every Day Over Break…
This precious time called Winter Break is probably some of the most restorative time we get all year long. Watch movies. Play with your kids. Sleep in. Eat junk. Stay in …
4 Books that I HIGHLY Recommend for Teachers This Year (The Contents Will Shock You!)
Join me as I share the 4 best books I read this year—stories that captivated, inspired, and stayed with me long after the final page! And PS- every single one …
How to SAVE Teacher Time AND Incorporate More Hands-on Labs & Lessons in Your Classroom
Teacher Truth: Paper assignments are easy to create, but often create less engagement. Additional Teacher Truth: hands on activities are harder to create, but often create WAY more engagement. Which …
Unpopular Teacher Opinion: Traditional Grades are Garbage
Traditional Grades are Garbage. That is a bold statement, but I want to really break it down. This statement challenges the foundational assumption of traditional education: that grades accurately …
3 Super Simple Ways to Engage Students (And All You Need is Paper) with Special Guest Jack Berckemeyer
When was the last time you were able to get your students super motivated with a paper plate? When was the last time you increased student engagement with a reverse …
Perfect Holiday Gifts for Teachers (You Can’t Stop Stressing and Scrolling Now)
‘Tis the season for giving and receiving teacher gifts. As teachers, I think we deserve to get things that are going to make our teacher life better, easier, or save …
How A Plastic Golden Cat Increased School Climate & Culture (This Is Really Dumb But Really Dynamic)
Getting staff AND students on the same page can be incredibly difficult these days. But what if there was a silly, simple way to increase the climate and culture of …
Unpopular Education Opinion? Kids Listen to Teachers They Like…
How do you personally feel about the following statement: Students have a hard time listening to and learning from teachers they don’t like. Let’s take a real world look …
21 Days of Ways to Connect with Kids in Classrooms
Building rooted relationships with students in our schools can be really hard. That is especially true right now! The good news is, you don’t have to do that alone. For …