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Back to SearchEpisode 342: The Secret to a Thriving Classroom Culture
Season 2 Episode 342
What if your classroom didn’t run on a long list of rules, but on a few powerful core values that shape how everyone shows up each day? In this episo…
1 year, 1 month ago
Episode 341: Mini Socratic Seminars: Big Impact in Small Groups
Season 2 Episode 341
If you’ve ever tried a Socratic seminar and ended up with just a handful of students dominating the conversation while the rest stayed silent, you’re…
1 year, 1 month ago
Episode 340: Avoiding Burnout by Letting Go of Perfection in Your Lesson Plans
Season 2 Episode 340
Here’s the truth: your lesson plans don’t need to be perfect to be effective—and chasing “perfect” is one of the quickest ways to burn out as a teach…
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 339: What to Do When Self-Doubt Creeps In
Every teacher has those “Am I doing enough?” moments. In this episode, I'm talking through how to quiet the doubt and reconnect with your purpose, be…
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 338: How to Feel More Confident Teaching Writing (Even If You Don’t Love It)
Season 2 Episode 338
Not a fan of teaching writing? You’re not alone—and this episode is for you. Tune in for simple mindset shifts + practical tips to help you teach wri…
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 337: Why Templates Are the Key to Teacher Sanity
Season 2 Episode 337
Tired of reinventing the wheel? In this episode, I'm diving into how templates can simplify your planning, reduce decision fatigue, and give you your…
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 336: How to Make Peer Review Work in Middle School
Season 2 Episode 336
In this episode, we’re breaking down three practical strategies to transform peer review from a checkbox into a powerful teaching tool that improves …
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 335: The Power of Weekly Routines in Your ELA Classroom
Season 2 Episode 335
Feeling overwhelmed with lesson planning week after week? In this episode, we're digging into how simple, consistent weekly routines can completely t…
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 334: What to Do When Students Still Can’t Write a Strong Paragraph
Season 2 Episode 334
So, you’ve taught the structure. You’ve modeled examples. You’ve practiced together. And still... your students are struggling to write a strong para…
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 333: Why the Evidence Tracker Is the Most Underrated Writing Tool
Season 2 Episode 333
In this episode, I’m sharing a writing tool that’s often overlooked but absolutely transformative: the Evidence Tracker. This simple organizer helps …
1 year, 3 months ago