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 …
How To Get Kids Comfortable Sharing in School (And At Home)
In the past few years we have found that kids are more reluctant to raise their hand. Teachers get frustrated and annoyed with: “I don’t know.” (Shoulder Shrug) “I’m not …
The Roller Coaster of Emotions Educators Feel Right Now (And What We Can Do to Enjoy the Ride)- A Monthly Motivation Episode
Do you feel like you are on a roller coaster of emotions right now in education? One day you love teaching and your school or students bring you so much …
Is Teacher Yoga More Like a Teacher “No-ga” For You? Special Guest Vanessa Taborda-Cronin May Change Your Mind
What is one thing that could change your teacher life forever? According to fellow educator Vanessa, the thing is yoga. Before you think, “No-ga!” Maybe you should have a listen …
small Problems with BIG Solutions for Schools- A Monthly Motivation Episode
Sometimes it feels like we are surrounded by big problems in education. But the reality is, those big problems were once small problems. And those small problems likely had big …
“Why Do Teachers Seem So Stressed Out?” – A Question From a Student
I overheard an interesting conversation today… Student 1: Teachers seem so stressed out right now, what’s going on? Student 2: Listen, if I was a teacher I would just be …
Leaving Teaching For Good! Is It Time To Say Goodbye? Monthly Motivation Episode
Are you thinking about leaving teaching? Are you considering saying goodbye to education? Am I contemplating quitting this year too? In this monthly motivation episode you will find out what …
You Are Not Alone! Taking Tragedy and Teacher Tired and Finding the Triumphant Moment In Each School Day
Sometimes it feels like we are alone in education. Students are experiencing trauma. We are experiencing stress. Students are struggling. And we are just plain teacher tired. What do we …
How to Stay Positive During School Sh*t Storms, How to Say NO, How to Create Balance at Home and School
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 …
4 Simple Strategies that Will Change Your Teacher Life This Fall- Monthly Motivation Episode
Feeling like you are literally falling into fall as a teacher? Need a quick motivational boost? Looking for a teacher pep talk? This episode has a 4-step idea that is …
This Part of Schools Doesn’t Have to Suck (Can You Guess What Part I’m Talking About?)
Teachers need more time. And nothing is worse than being a part of something that was a total waste of time. Am I right? Unfortunately, there is an area of …
How to Celebrate Education Even When It Feels Like a Hot Mess!
Does it feel like you have lost your educator energy? Do you feel deflated as a teacher? Did you actually know you are CRUSHing it! Not sure what that means? …