Podcast Episodes

88 | Student Behavior in December? 5 Sanity-Saving Ideas that Actually Work

December in the classroom can feel like trying to teach in the middle of a snow globe—glitter everywhere, chaos swirling, and you're just trying to m…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Stop Being Student-Centered (and Rediscover the Teacher You Love to Be!)

This bonus episode is a little different—and a little bold.

I’m talking about something that might go against what we’ve always been told as teachers…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

87 | Teachers, Take Back Your Time: 3 Steps to a Social Media Detox

I’m getting real about something most of us are dealing with (whether we admit it or not): our relationship with social media.

I’m sharing my persona…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

86 | Take a Gratitude Break With Me in This Season of Big Feelings in the Classroom

Let’s be real—this season can feel like a whirlwind of behaviors, to-do lists, and burnt-out teacher brains. That’s why in this episode, I’m inviting…

7 months, 4 weeks ago

85 | Student Behaviors Got You Down? Flex Those SEL Muscles (with Lori Woodley-Langendorff)

You know those days when student behavior feels like it’s taking over your classroom—and your peace of mind? In this episode, I’m joined by the incre…

8 months ago

84 | Promote Empathy and Kindness in the Classroom with this Formula!

We hear a lot about building teacher-student relationships—but what about peer-to-peer? In this episode, we're diving into why helping students form …

8 months, 1 week ago

83 | Why ‘Just Getting Through the Year’ Isn’t the Goal (Anymore)

Raise your mug if you’ve ever said, “I just need to make it to June.” Yep—me too. But here’s the truth: just getting through the year shouldn't be th…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

82 | One Teacher’s Journey Back to Joy: How Doreen Learned to Enjoy Teaching Again

If you've ever felt the overwhelm of "all the things" you do as a teacher, this one's for you! In this special episode, I share parts of my conversat…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

81 | Is Burnout the New Normal for Teachers?

We’ve all been there—grading papers during Sunday football, staying late just to stay afloat, and wondering… is this what being a “good teacher” real…

9 months ago

80 | 3 Mistakes Teachers Make When Trying to Fix Classroom Behavior

In this episode, I’m diving into 3 mistakes teachers make when trying to “fix” classroom behavior.

Maybe you’ve tried ignoring little disruptions, on…

9 months, 1 week ago