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Stop Spending Prep on Perfection (So You Can Leave Lighter)
Episode 318
Let me be real with you—I know what it’s like to spend your planning period tweaking, polishing, and chasing classroom perfection that never actually…
6 months, 1 week ago
When Prep Gets Hijacked- 15.30.60-Minute Routines That Still Let You Finish
Episode 317
Some days, my planning period feels more like wishful thinking than real time to get anything done—especially when you teach lab-based classes or jug…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Pick the Anchor Task (So Prep Stops Slipping Away)
Episode 316
Ever sit down during your planning period, determined to tackle your lesson plans, only to end up organizing folders or chatting in the office instea…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Your Planning Period Isn't Empty. It's Overloaded.
Episode 315
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 wh…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
What to Focus on This Semester (So Everything Else Feels Lighter)
Episode 314
Ever feel like juggling multiple preps as a secondary teacher leaves you spinning your wheels—but never getting ahead?
In this episode, I get real ab…
7 months ago
A Gentle January Reset (Without the Pressure to Overhaul Everything)
Episode 313
Feeling that January pressure to overhaul everything in your classroom, especially with multiple preps on your plate?
In this episode, I’m sharing wh…
7 months, 1 week ago
How to Reset Your Classroom Without Working Over Winter Break
Episode 312
Ever feel like December in the secondary classroom is pure chaos—prep periods disappearing, students bouncing between sleepy and wild, and your to-do…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
December Teaching Shortcuts That Save Time (and Protect Your Winter Break)
Episode 311
December can make even the most organized secondary teacher feel like surviving multiple preps is a caffeine-fueled juggling act, so in this episode …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Three Low-Prep Games That Keep Students Engaged in December (Without the Extra Work)
Episode 310
By December, we’re all running on fumes—trust me, I’ve been there! In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing my three favorite lo…
8 months ago
What I Wish Non-Multi-Prep Teachers Understood About Our Jobs
Episode 309
Are you a secondary teacher juggling multiple preps and wondering if anyone else truly understands what your job demands?
In this episode, I dive int…
8 months, 1 week ago