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1 MINI School Project that will Create MANY Meaningful Moments For Students

Projects and meaningful activities can often be time consuming and complicated. But what if I told you I have one mini project that would change your classroom dynamics forever? This …

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 …

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 …

3 Game Changing Ideas That Will Change Your School Year-Prepare to Be Surprised (Summer Replay Episode)

Do you have a sharpie marker in your classroom?  If so, I’ve got an engaging idea for you! Do you have even one piece of technology in your classroom? If …

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, …

How To Sprint Into Summer as a Teacher (Because You Freaking Deserve It)

It’s time to spring into summer because we all deserve that! But how do we truly maximize this time so we feel refreshed, rejuvenated, and restored? In this episode I …

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 …

Are Schools Forgetting about THIS? What is THIS? (The Answer Will Totally Surprise You)- Monthly Motivation Episode

Schools didn’t forget to buy desks, Schools didn’t forget to hire a janitor. School didn’t forget to install wifi. Schools didn’t forget to write curriculum. But schools HAVE forgotten about …

Talking with Mr. D-Joe Dombrowski About Teacher Realities, Ridiculous Trends, and All Things 90s Kids Loved

If you like to laugh, remember inflatable furniture, owned a Ti 89 calculator, or stuff snacks from the Dollar Tree in your purse before a movie, this episode is for …

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 …

How to Crush It For Kids In The Classroom This Spring (Even If You Feel Crushed with Stress & Frustration)

There are 5 secrets to success in education! Do you know what they are? They aren’t about test scores or curriculum data, but they are about CRUSH! What does that …

UNO Classroom Strategy that Will Make Your Classroom WILD (In a Good Way)

Looking for ONE classroom idea that could make your spring awesome? You are in the right place. In this episode we will take a deck of Uno cards and show …

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 …

Shopping Hacks, School Tips, and Coupon Tricks with Special Guest Jack Berckemeyer

Shopping, coupons, margaritas, and Macys. If you like any or all of those things, this episode is totally for you! My BFF Jack Berckemeyer and I dive into all things …

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 …

You Can’t Make This Sh*t Up! Crazy Stuff That Has Been Said in Schools (Get Ready to LAUGH)

Sometimes the best thing we can do in schools is laugh. Parents, students, and fellow teachers will say something or ask a question and then our jaw drops to the …

Teacher Life Hacks with Special Guest CJ Reynolds

Needing help with time management? Wondering how you are supposed to handle everything on your teacher plate? Trying to find ways to maximize your time and energy? This episode is …

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

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, …

4 Habits That Will Take Your Teacher Game to New Levels in 2022

Want 2022 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 …

Teacher Game Night with Special Guest Whitney Ramirez

Get ready for the best teacher game night of your life! If you like competition. If you like games. If you like beer. If you like to laugh. Then you …

Where to Find SO Many Teacher Ideas (The Answer Will Totally Surprise You)

Needing new teacher ideas? Looking for awesome lessons and dynamic conversations for your classroom? Are you 100% confident you are looking in the right place? Back in 2015 I started …

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 …

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