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Back to SearchS2EP14 Five attention grabbers that refocus kids quickly
Have you lost patience for refocusing your class and fallen into the trap of just barking at the kids (“No talking!”) or pleading with them (“I'm wai…
10 years, 9 months ago
S2EP13 You can't do it all, but where can a new teacher really cut corners?
Everyone knows that a new teacher is not going to perform at the same level as a 30 year veteran. But which areas are most important to focus on? Lea…
10 years, 9 months ago
S2EP12 Lisa Dabb's Truth: Thriving--not surviving--with support from a virtual mentor
Do you wish you had more support and encouragement from other teachers in your school? Consider virtual mentorship! Lisa Dabbs shares why she's so pa…
10 years, 9 months ago
S2EP11 How teachers can beat the October Blues
If you’re feeling completely discouraged right now and don’t know how you can possibly make it until June, that is completely NORMAL! In this episode…
10 years, 10 months ago
S2EP10 Extreme student behavior--7 traps to avoid when NOTHING seems to work
What do you do for a student who continually chooses to misbehave? What happens when you feel like you've tried everything, and you're starting to …
10 years, 10 months ago
S2EP09 How to prioritize teaching tasks when EVERYTHING seems urgent
The foundation of using your time effectively and being efficient is knowing how to prioritize your tasks. In this episode, I'll share 7 guiding prin…
10 years, 10 months ago
S2EP08 Can a teacher really work a 40 hour week and do a good job?
Whenever I mention a 40 hour workweek for teachers, people tend to have one of two objections. Either they think it’s not possible, or they think it’…
10 years, 10 months ago
S2EP07 Getting real about grit: 6 things every teacher needs to know
“Grit” is a huge buzzword right now that’s used to refer to perseverance and resilience. Many schools are rushing to adopt grit curriculums and chara…
10 years, 11 months ago
S2EP06 How can I keep my team's positivity and innovation from alienating coworkers? (Ask Angela Anything)
A TfT listener wonders how to cope when her cohesive team is mocked by other teachers in the school. How can collaborative groups of teachers prevent…
10 years, 11 months ago
S2EP05 James Sturtevant's Truth: How to build relationships with students through personal stories
High school teacher and author of "You've Gotta Connect" James Sturtevant shares practical, concrete ways he builds relationships with students in hi…
10 years, 11 months ago