3 Important Questions That All Teachers Are Asking Right Now
Teachers have about a million questions running through our heads right now. In this episode we tackle 3 that are really important during this crazy time. From juggling multiple modes …
Getting Real with Gerry Brooks: The New “Normal” for Schools in 2020
Erducators get excited about this interview with the Gerry Brooks! In this episode we dive into what “normal” now means for education. This is an exclusive opportunity to hear Gerry …
How To Have The Best School Year of Your Life (Even If The Plan Keeps Changing and You Are Super Stressed Out)
Here we are getting ready to start another year of awesome education for students. But this year feels so stinkin’ different right? We are throwing out words like “hybrid education” …
3 Classroom Decorations That Make A Difference– Top Episode! Summer Replay
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 …
Trauma & Tragedy- How Do Teachers Deal?– Top Episode! Summer Replay
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 …
We’ve Got Spirit, Yes We Do! Bringing School Spirit to the Community – Top Episode! Summer Replay
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, …
Schools are Full of Stories! What’s Yours? – Top Episode! Summer Replay
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 Teacher Tips with Lindsey Jensen- Alright Stop! Collaborate and Listen!
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 …