Episode Details

Ever feel like your planning period just vanishes—even though you’re hustling the whole time?

You’re not alone!

In this episode, I’m breaking down why your prep time actually feels overloaded, not empty, especially when you’re juggling multiple preps, major assessments, and endless grading cycles as a secondary teacher.

I’ll share the biggest mistake I made for years (hello, unit collisions!) and how a simple shift in your calendar can rescue your sanity, lighten your workload, and help you actually finish something before the bell.

If you’re searching for real strategies around lesson planning, organization, easing overwhelm, and surviving multiple preps as a middle or high school teacher, this episode is packed with tips that work—because you deserve prep time that helps you breathe, not burn out.

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