Podcast Episodes
Back to Search98 | I Told My Students, “I Want You to Fail” – Here's What Happened Next
Yep—I said it to my class: “I want you to fail.”
Their jaws dropped. But what happened next turned into one of the most meaningful classroom moments …
6 months, 1 week ago
97 | How Teachers Adjust their Classrooms in January, Not Just Start Over
Teaching has seasons—and your classroom plan needs to move with them. In this episode, I’m talking about why revisiting your RESET plan is just as im…
6 months, 1 week ago
96 | Encouraging Shy Students and Class Participation Without Pressure - Interview with Christine Devane
In this episode, I’m joined by Christine Devane, author of Elephant Beach, a book that follows a shy girl who slowly comes out of her shell. Together…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
95 | 3 Steps to Start Fresh in 2026 and Beat Teacher Burnout
Episode 62
The New Year can be exciting, but walking back into school can be a mix of anticipation, overwhelm, and lack of inspiration. You’re not alone. In th…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
94 | The #1 Thing Failing Teachers—and What to Do about It
Can we talk about professional development for a minute?
Or more specifically: assigned professional development. You know the kind—sessions chosen f…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
93 | 8 Reflective Questions to Reignite Your Teaching Spark
Before we jump into the new year, I’m inviting you to slow down and reflect. In this episode, I’m sharing 8 powerful questions that have helped me (a…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
92 | My December Tradition That Builds Relationships—and Improves Classroom Behavior
If you’ve ever wondered how to build real connection with your students (especially the tricky ones), or if you’ve felt like student behavior is pull…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
91 | Can Music Fix Classroom Behavior? 3 Ways to Use It with Purpose
Music isn’t just a mood-booster—it’s a classroom management tool, a community builder, and a creative way to support your students' emotional regulat…
7 months ago
90 | Who Said Student Learning Has to Be Neat? Creativity Is Supposed to Be Messy
Let’s talk about messy projects—you know, the glue-in-your-hair, paint-on-the-desk, “what is this even supposed to be?” kind of mess. It's all good..…
7 months ago
89 | Why Teacher Burnout Isn’t Your Fault (and What’s Actually Causing It) Interview with Erin Sponaugle
Let’s be honest—burnout is real, and it’s affecting amazing teachers like you every single day. In this episode, I sit down with Erin Sponaugle, a 23…
7 months, 1 week ago