EP 13: Trauma & Tragedy- How Do Teachers Deal?
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 …
EP 12: Oh My Deer! Laughing In the Classroom
HA. HA. LOL. (Laugh Emoji) Sometimes we just have to laugh in our classroom. Laugh at the mess. Laugh at the memories. Laugh at the crazy moments. This episode is …
2 Quick Tips with Vicky Moore- Bringing BOOM To Behavior Management
Do you have a trophy in your classroom? Even if you aren’t a coach you should totally have a trophy in your classroom. Don’t know how or why you need …
EP 11: New Year’s Resolutions are BS! Dominate 2020 with this Simple Teacher Hack
We hear the same thing every year, “New Year, New You!” And while there is truth to that, there are never actionable steps to take to make a new year …
EP 10: 5 Holiday Gifts For YOU, Teacher!
You know who deserves some gifts this holiday season? YOU! In this super fun episode of This Teacher Life we explore 5 gifts that you should totally give yourself! They …
2 Quick Tips with Jack Berckemeyer- Turning Teachers into Teams
There is no I in TEAM. But there is an I in FRIENDS! Jack is my friend who is amazing at bringing teachers together to create effective teams! Check out …
EP 9: Reflection + Thankfulness = Best Practice!
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 …
2 Quick Tips with Rae Hughart- Powerful Partnerships for Your Classroom
Partnerships in the classroom can be so powerful! Are you ready to extend the learning beyond the four walls of your school? Rae Hughart, a middle school teacher from Illinois, …
EP 8: You’ve Got Questions, I’ve Got Answers!
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 …
2 Quick Tips with Aris Rossi- Planning for the Unplanned
New Student. Unexpected Absence. Pop-up Sub. None of this was planned! This quick tip episode features Aris Rossi, a super sweet teacher from California who is all about helping us …
EP 7: I’m a Hot Mess, I’m a Teacher!
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 …
2 Quick Tips with Esther Brunat: Laughing & Learning
Laughter leads to learning. Period. And in this quick tip episode, Esther Brunat gives us a few ideas on how we can incorporate humor into our classroom management. To see …
EP 6: Bringing Your Teaching Game to a New Level!
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 …
2 Quick Tips with Lauren Denny- Building A Classroom Community
Lauren Denny dishes out to quick tips that truly help build a classroom community. These innovative ideas totally help with infusing life skills like communication and collaboration. To learn more …
EP 5: We’ve Got Spirit, Yes We Do! Bringing School Spirit to the Community
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, …
2 Quick Tips with Mitchel Meighen- Student Empowerment!
This quick tips episode features Mitchel Meighen, a middle school ELA teacher from Chicago, IL. Check out this insightful interview where he dishes out two quick tips that focus on …
EP 4: Bosco Sticks- The Building Blocks of Schools
A Bosco stick is a pizza breadstick that literally fell from the heavens. And although you will hear more about that in this episode. This really isn’t about Bosco Sticks. …
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 …
2 Quick Teacher Tips with Whitney Ramirez- Starting the Year Off Right!
In this super fun episode, Whitney Ramirez, an Elementary Teacher from California, dishes out 2 simple, but super important reminders and ideas for educators. Want to hear more about “Modern …