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4 Ways to to Have A Fresh Start This School Year If You Have Been Stressed or Struggling as a Teacher

Sometimes as teachers we just need a fresh start! We need some new ideas that are going to make this school year awesome. We need some ways to help build …

It’s NOT About a Check Mark, It’s About a CHANGE in Education- Bonus Replay 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 …

3 Teacher Secrets That Aren’t Getting Talked About (That NEED to Be Talked About)- Bonus Replay 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 …

Humor / Ideas / Motivation

Do You Want This School Year to Be 180 Days of Awesome?

Raise you hand if you want this school year to be your best school year yet! I raised my hand, did you? We want it to be fun. We want …

Expect the Unexpected in Education- Monthly Motivation- Bonus Replay 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 …

3 Reasons Why Teachers Are Leaving Education + Solutions on How to Solve the Problem If You Are Stressed & Struggling- Bonus Replay Episode

Teacher burnout is the highest it has ever been! There are 3 main reasons why educators are declaring they are leaving for good. Can you predict why? Are you experiencing …

Leadership / Motivation / Reflection / SEL

Teacher Sh*T Storms: The Struggle is Real…

Life Storms Last week I was on a flight and caught this picture as we were ascending.   The sunlight was streaming into my window and the air was super …

How to Maximize Your Mornings with This Teacher Routine REMIX! Bonus Replay Episode

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 …

Ideas / Motivation / Reflection

Teacher Time is a True Gift: Progress Over Perfection

Time is a Gift And here is a picture to prove it…   These 2 pictures are SO similar and SO very different. The photo on the left is from …

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

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 …

Humor / Leadership / Motivation / Reflection

What Is Teaching? An End of the School Year Reflection from a Tired Teacher

Teaching is saying.. “Please stop touching each other” “You guys are absolutely hilarious” “Why are you talking about cheese” “I’m going to miss you all” “Stop!” And riding this crazy …

Humor / Leadership / Motivation / Reflection

Teacher Reminder: This School Year Didn’t Suck…

Are you feeling so teacher tired right now? If you said, “NO” then good for you! If you said, “YES” then no judgement at all. We are almost there and …

4 Simple Things That You NEED To Do to Have a Sensational Summer as a Teacher (Don’t Miss These Ideas)

Teachers, are you so excited about summer break? You should be! We, as educators, have worked SO hard this school year: teaching kids, reaching kids, inspiring kids, and breaking through …

3 Reasons Why Teachers Are Leaving Education + Solutions on How to Solve the Problem If You Are Stressed & Struggling

Teacher burnout is the highest it has ever been! There are 3 main reasons why educators are declaring they are leaving for good. Can you predict why? Are you experiencing …

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 …

Ideas / Motivation

A Difficult Question for Educators: Do You Still Like Teaching?

When I was a kid I had 2 main goals: 1. Be a good person 2. Pursue a career I enjoy   If you asked yourself those two questions today, …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 Deal with Negative Teachers & Staff in Schools (Summer Replay Episode)

Do you have negative co-workers in your school? Are you having a hard time figuring out what to do and say to make things better? Is the negativity becoming so …

How Did We Get Here? The Evolution of Education- A Real, Raw Look at Learning in 2022 with Special Guest Jack Berckemeyer

There is no doubt that education has changed over the past few years. But what do those changes mean for the big picture of schools and students? Are all the …

4 Little Reminders of Why We Are in Education (These Are SO Good)

Sometimes, especially at this point in the school year, we just need a reminder. A reminder that we are good at our job as a teacher. A reminder that we …

Teacher Health- This is THE THING Teachers MUST DO To Take Care of Ourselves- A Special Conversation with Kyle Krueger

If there was one thing that could improve your mental, physical, and spiritual health as a teacher, would you want to know about it? This year has been hella hard, …

How To Be the Best Teacher Possible WITHOUT Changing ANYTHING About Your Teaching Practices- Monthly Motivation Episode

What if I told you that you could be the best teacher you can be and you didn’t have to change, add, or edit anything that you are doing in …

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