Podcast Episodes

EP234 Ten tips for making sure data meetings are actually useful (with Melissa Forbes)

Inefficient, unproductive meetings can drain so much energy. If you find that meetings to discuss student progress always turn into complaining and d…

4 years, 11 months ago

EP233 Five ways to use playfulness in your lessons to prevent burnout (with Laura Gellin)

If you and your students are already losing motivation this year, here's how to inject focused energy, student agency, and joy back into your classro…

4 years, 11 months ago

EP232 The coaching mindset: How to think like an instructional coach to refine your teaching (with Nicole Turner)

Have you ever wanted to coach yourself, use peer coaching, or better utilize an instructional coach assigned to your school?

In this episode, I'm tal…

4 years, 11 months ago

EP231 How to differentiate parent communication while setting healthy boundaries (with Erika Walther)

Some families want detailed updates on EVERYTHING...and others only want to be contacted for the most important stuff. How can you meet individual fa…

4 years, 11 months ago

EP230 Your most powerful tool for creating a respectful, inclusive class culture (with Jennifer Brinkemeyer)

If you've assumed class meetings wouldn't work for your grade level or you don't have time, this conversation with teacher Jennifer Brinkmeyer will b…

5 years ago

EP229 Something NEW is coming to Truth for Teachers...

I'm back, and kicking off Season 14 of the podcast! Listen in for a quick personal update about my summer, what new changes are coming to the website…

5 years ago

Better than normal: How to craft an inspiring vision for the new school year

This special bonus episode explores how we can find a more sustainable way to teach in coming school year.

Because while it's natural to hope for "g…

5 years, 1 month ago

The 40 Hour Workweek is here...for teachers, admins, AND instructional coaches

Systemic problems need systemic solutions. Here's what's new to support your school in creating better work/life balance.

Click here to skim the tra…

5 years, 2 months ago

EP228 Preparing to regroup after a stressful school year...what comes next?

LAST EPISODE OF SEASON 13!

Education is in a time of transition. We're not quite to the point of post-pandemic teaching, but we can see the light at…

5 years, 3 months ago

EP227 Five things teachers wish their admins knew

There's a big focus now on the teacher attrition and shortage crisis. So what does that mean for the teachers that stay? How can schools keep their b…

5 years, 3 months ago