Podcast Episodes

Summer Series Pt 4: Purpose

In the last episode of our self-development summer podcast series, we're talking about living with PURPOSE. This is not just about the things you wan…

7 years ago

Summer Series Pt 3: Authenticity

We're taking a break from school-related topics as we continue our special summer series. These 4 episodes in June and July are designed to be a shor…

7 years, 1 month ago

Summer Series Pt 2: Alignment

"There can't be any large-scale revolution until there's a personal revolution, on an individual level. It's got to happen inside first." --Jim Morri…

7 years, 1 month ago

Summer Series Pt 1: Presence

In this special 4 part summer series, we're focused on self-development instead of professional development. Every other week in June and July, I'll …

7 years, 2 months ago

EP167 Five summer traps to avoid so you can slow down and rejuvenate

This is the last episode of Season 9! I want to leave you with a short and sweet message to help you get more enjoyment out of your summer break.

The…

7 years, 2 months ago

EP166 How Kim Lepre trimmed 15 hours off her workweek

Kim Lepre is a 7th grade English teacher and the founder of the Teachers Need Teachers podcast. She's also a Beginning Teacher Mentor and Ed Tech Spe…

7 years, 3 months ago

EP165 Overcoming mom guilt / dad guilt

What happens when you spend more time with other people's kids than your own? Parenting guilt is real, and there's no easy solution when it seems lik…

7 years, 3 months ago

EP164 How do you know when it's time to quit teaching?

I think there comes a time for many educators to re-evaluate whether the work they're doing is something they'd like to continue. You might wonder:

7 years, 3 months ago

EP163 I was a disengaged student who nearly failed high school

This is not a guest interview — it's my story.

That kid in your class who learns differently and feels impossible to reach within the structures of h…

7 years, 3 months ago

EP162 My best advice on 10 sticky situations in schools

I get a lot of listener-submitted questions that could be tough for me to offer advice on without knowing the specifics. I'm going to answer a bunch …

7 years, 3 months ago