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3 Easy Ways to Hold on to the Love of Teaching (Listen if You Are Feeling Stressed or Struggling in Your School)

If you are needing help with classroom behaviors, student motivation, or building relationships, I’ve got you covered. Sometimes the best way to improve those 3 areas of education is to …

How Sharing Can Change Schools, Students, & Staffs (And Sharing Probably Isn’t What You Think…)

Teaching is probably harder now then it ever has been. We all hope that it can’t get any harder than this too. But if I told you there was one …

Leadership / Motivation / Reflection

Important Educator Reminder: Connecting is More Important than Impressing

Educator Reminder:  We may IMPRESS others with our strengths like in-depth lessons or creative curriculum ideas.  But we CONNECT others through our weaknesses like teaching a terrible unit or handling …

If You Are Feeling Like A Failure As A Teacher, Listen to This- 2 Simple Ideas to Help Lack of Momentum (Monthly Motivation Episode)

Do you feel like you are struggling as a teacher right now? Do you feel like your students are coming apart and your classroom morale is low? Do you feel …

How Current Grading Systems in Schools are Setting Kids up for Failure (Literally) And What Teachers Can Do About It

How does your school currently handle grades? Do you have a traditional system? Does your school give zeros? What about late work, how is that handled? Do you agree with …

How Yahtzee and Music Can be Used to INCREASE Motivation and Engagement in Your Classroom

What if I told you that students could be level 10 awesome on a consistent basis in your classroom? What would it look like, sound like, and feel like for …

The 2 Teacher Habits That Will Transform You Personally & Professionally (And They Are Easy Too!)- Monthly Motivation Episode

Want 2023 to be awesome? Tired of creating resolutions that don’t last past January? Feeling like your new year’s goals never get off the ground? If you are truly ready …

13.1 Teacher Truths That Will Help You Have Your BEST Year Yet! (Part 2)

Are you struggling as a teacher both personally and professionally right now? Are you feeling like this year has actually gone better then you predicted it would? Are you feeling …

Ideas / Motivation

175 Ideas That Teachers Can Binge to Bring Classrooms to New Levels

Winter break is right around the corner and teachers WE DESERVE IT! I don’t know about you, but I am already planning what I’m going to do (and not do) …

13.1 Teacher Truths That Will Help You Have Your BEST Year Yet! (Part 1)

Are you struggling as a teacher both personally and professionally right now? Are you feeling like this year has actually gone better then you predicted it would? Are you feeling …

3 Teacher Secrets That Aren’t Getting Talked About (That NEED to Be Talked About)- Monthly Motivation Episode

There are lot of things that educators are thinking and feeling right now, but they aren’t all getting talked about. We know education had changed. But… is there way more …

What’s REALLY Keeping You In the Classroom? (The Answer May Shock You)- Monthly Motivation Episode

“Why do you continue to be a teacher?” “You know you can make more money in a different profession, right?” “If I was a teacher I would totally leave!” Have …

How to Maximize Your Mornings with This Teacher Routine REMIX!

What does your morning routine look like as a teacher? Is it chaotic? It is predictable? Is it stressful? Does it truly prepare for an awesome day in your school …

2 Teacher Tips that Will Make Your Sub Plans AMAZING (And De-Stress Your Life Too)

Being gone from school can be SO stressful! Sometimes we think, “Oh my gosh, it’s just easier to not leave then it is to write sub plans!” But what if …

Expect the Unexpected in Education- Monthly Motivation Episode

“I didn’t see that coming.” “Wow! That threw me through a loop!” “Whoa! That’s different.” “Ugh. Another change?” Have you found yourself in an unexpected situation or moment as a …

Humor / Ideas

How to Have The BEST Start To Your New School Year in Less than 21-Days…By Adding 1 Super Small but Awesome Idea!

Did you know…that just changing one thing in our classroom can turn this school year from average to AWESOME? Is it hard getting back into the swing of things at …

Season Premiere- It’s NOT About a Check Mark, It’s About a CHANGE in Education- Monthly Motivation Episode

Teachers love a check-list. It feels SO good to cross things off and say… DONE! But sometimes in all the stress and struggles of the school year we realize we …

Leadership / Motivation / Reflection

Teacher Needs List for the 2022 School Year

It’s back to school season and every teacher is enjoying their summer break right now. But we are also starting to get nervous and anxious for the upcoming year. So, …

Humor / Ideas / Leadership / Motivation / Reflection / SEL

Want This School Year to Be Your BEST Ever? This Is Your Answer…

Are you an energetic teacher who has a passion for continuous improvement and looking for a fun, fresh perspective? Are you a new teacher who is looking to start your …

Humor / Ideas / Leadership / Motivation / SEL

Teacher Motivation & Ideas for the Whole School Year!

Did you know…that just listening and learning with fellow passionate teachers can level up your entire school year? Is teaching now probably harder than it ever has been? Yep! Here’s …

How to Stay Positive During School Sh*t Storms, How to Say NO, How to Create Balance at Home and School (Summer Replay Episode)

Looking for ways to not let one student or one class period ruin your whole day? I’ve got an idea. Looking for ways to not feel super overwhelmed with all …

How to MOTIVATE Kids (Using Just a Door), How to Get Kids Quiet FAST, and How to ENGAGE Kids Staring at the Wall (Summer Replay Episode)

Do you have a door to your classroom?  If so, I’ve got an engaging idea for you! Do you want to keep kids quiet at the right times? If so, …

Leaving Teaching For Good! Is It Time To Say Goodbye? (Summer Replay Episode)

55% of educators admit to considering  a career change in 2022 Are you thinking about leaving teaching? Are you wanting to say goodbye to education? Am I contemplating quitting this …

Teacher Tired! How to Set Realistic Expectations in Education (Summer Replay Episode)

This is not what I thought this school year was going to look like…. That is a statement that has been said by nearly every teacher this year and we …

Humor / Ideas / Leadership / Motivation / Reflection

How to Spend Spirit Week In Schools!

I have one level for Spirit Week:  Full Throttle!  Schools have spirit weeks for: homecoming, prom, book celebrations, community events, and so much more. We had a spirit week at …

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