Best Kristen Donegan Podcasts (2024)

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Taking a Break 1:29

1+ y ago1:29

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Hey there. I wanna thank you for being such a loyal listener to The Real Teacher Talk podcast. We're going on a brief hiatus, but I'd still love to connect with you. The best way to do that is over on Instagram at Easy Teaching Tools, our website, EasyTeachingTools.com, or by Email. And the bonus of that is when you sign up, you'll get tips to get …

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How to Get Your Life Back with Sabrena Brooks 18:04

1+ y ago18:04

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Are you ready to get your life back? As we look forward to all things 2023, This week we decided to drop back to our very first interview on Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with Sabrena Brooks, a busy teacher and mama to talk about how she balances school with her life and the tools she uses to make it happen. Sabrena Brooks is a mom of two active bo…

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The Sunday Blues 9:58

1+ y ago9:58

9:58

Some people call them the Sunday blues. Some people call them the Sunday Scaries. Others just flat-out say, “I am dreading going to work tomorrow.” Whatever you call it, if you’ve had this experience, you aren’t alone! All sorts of people, teachers included, can feel this way on Sunday evenings. Although this feeling is normal, I am passionate abou…

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Navigating Student Loan Debt with Meagan Landress McGuire 19:30

1+ y ago19:30

19:30

If the thought of student loan debt makes you want to crawl into a hole and hide, this episode is for you! Student loan debt is overwhelming for anyone, but especially for chronically-underpaid teachers. If you’re in the boat of feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with student loan expert, Meagan…

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Toxic Teacher Environments 13:54

1+ y ago13:54

13:54

Last week we chatted about how to handle it when you’re struggling with one specific coworker or team member. Today, we’re going to go a little bit deeper and discuss what to do if the environment you’re in becomes too toxic. Maybe it’s too much negativity, or maybe your environment is swinging the other way to toxic positivity! Cattiness, bullying…

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Dealing with Challenging Team Members at School 15:28

1+ y ago15:28

15:28

Do you have a coworker at your school that just really irritates or bothers you? I’m not talking about the coworkers that are outright mean or offensive, but the sort of coworker that just gets under your skin. I bet you have at least one person coming to your mind! We all have them. It can definitely be a challenge working with someone who you str…

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My Hardest Year Yet 18:26

1+ y ago18:26

18:26

I’m doing things a bit differently this episode, and I’m opening up about the hardest teaching year I’ve had so far in my career. I explain the different factors that worked together to make it a perfect storm, and why I want to go back to the classroom with a refreshed and new perspective. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I get vulnerable and…

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Sassy Guardians 15:59

1+ y ago15:59

15:59

We aaaaaaaall have them in our classes. THOSE parents. You know exactly which parents I’m talking about. The ones who email you at all hours of the day and night, the ones who question every single decision you make, the ones displeased with every paper sent home. Dealing with sassy parents and guardians can be super stressful. But, it doesn’t have…

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Make Parent Volunteers Work for You 20:15

1+ y ago20:15

20:15

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by parents or caregivers offering to volunteer in your classroom? I know that lots of schools don’t have parent volunteers, but for those that do, it can become a lot of work to prepare for them! If you don’t know where to start, this is the perfect episode for you. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I chat about h…

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How to Use Data to Improve your Classroom with Dr. Matthew Courtney 27:35

1+ y ago27:35

27:35

As a teacher, have you ever asked (or been tempted to ask) WHY are we doing this?! If so, you aren’t alone. Collecting and analyzing data in the classroom can give us answers to why we’re doing certain things and give us a road map for what to do next. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with Dr. Matthew Courtney to discuss all things …

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Streamlining the data collection process with Rebekah Poe 40:02

1+ y ago40:02

40:02

Data collection is a super important part of teaching, but so many teachers dread it! I promise you don’t have to. There are ways to make the process simple, effective, and meaningful. I sat down with Rebekah Poe to chat about how to streamline the data collection process. Rebekah Poe is an award-winning special education teacher and national teach…

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Successful Parent or Caregiver Conferences 18:21

2y ago18:21

18:21

If the thought of parent or caregiver conferences makes you feel a little sweaty, you’re not alone! What is it about talking to other adults that can be so scary? I learned a lot during my time in the classroom, mostly from making my own mistakes. So, in this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I am sharing my favorite simple tips and tricks to make your…

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Quiet Quitting isn't happening, but this is... 20:21

2y ago20:21

20:21

Have you heard the phrase “quiet quitting” and wondered how it related to teaching? Quiet quitting is a hot topic right now. It’s the idea that people are “giving up” or “quitting” on their jobs without actually resigning. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I tackle this topic and whether or not I think it actually relates to teachers! I discuss…

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Creating a Classroom Environment where All Students Thrive with Johnny Tiersma 32:17

2y ago32:17

32:17

Do you ever wonder how you can create a positive classroom environment and still get everything done that needs to get done? If so, you’re in good company. But trust me, it’s possible! In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with Mr. Johnny Tiersma, a fellow San Diego area teacher, to talk about how to create a classroom environment where …

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3 Tips for a Successful Sub Day with Kelsey Sorenson 34:41

2y ago34:41

34:41

Does the mere thought of preparing to have a substitute in your classroom make you feel sick to your stomach? If so, you aren’t alone! In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with Kelsey Sorenson of Wife, Teacher, Mommy to talk about how to successfully prepare for a sub day! We discuss what stops teachers from planning ahead for inevitabl…

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Can We Bring Fun Back Into the Classroom? with Matt Halpern 47:40

2y ago47:40

47:40

Do you ever feel like it’s impossible to have fun in the classroom anymore? There are often so many “other” things to care about, that fun can be the last thing on our minds. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with Matt Halpern to talk about why it’s a challenge to have fun in the classroom, why fun in the classroom is important, and …

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Simplifying your Centers with Farrah Henley 27:01

2y ago27:01

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Have you ever felt like your centers are a little overwhelming? Sometimes the systems in our classroom are way more complicated than they need to be, and we need to take a step back and simplify so that we can do our jobs more efficiently. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with Farrah Henley to talk about the number one mistake that …

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Why Every Teacher Needs a Timer for Themselves 12:11

2y ago12:11

12:11

Do you have any specific tools that you use in the classroom to help you stay organized? As teachers, there’s so much to get done each day. It can get overwhelming fast if you don’t have a good classroom system in place that will help you stay organized and on task. Today on Real Teacher Talk, I am sharing one of my favorite tools that I used in th…

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Classroom Management without a Clip Chart with Allie Szczecinski from Miss Behavior 21:53

2y ago21:53

21:53

Are you worried about classroom management this year? I have heard from a lot of teachers that they are a bit worried about heading back to the classroom because of how rough the last couple of years were with all of the classroom behavior issues. There have been a lot of questions about how to manage behavior using the latest best practices so I i…

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5 Tips to Start the School Year Organized with Michelle Emerson from Pocketful of Primary 24:49

2y ago24:49

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Are you feeling stressed out at the thought of heading back to school? Many teachers are feeling even more overwhelmed about heading back to the classroom than normal this year. There is just so much to do and they are already tired. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with my friend Michelle …

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Thrive Not Survive with Katie Knight 49:11

2y ago49:11

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Are you looking forward to the new school year? This is a topic that so many teachers are struggling with right now. School is starting back up and teachers just aren’t looking forward to it because they’re still trying to recover from last year. If this sounds like you, you’re going to love this episode of Real Teacher Talk. I sat down with my goo…

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Teachers Have Lives Too 12:47

2y ago12:47

12:47

Have you ever felt like we are held to higher expectations than others as teachers? This is a common issue among teachers because guess what? We have lives too! I have taught for years and talked to teachers all around the world. There seems to be a consensus on the fact that teachers just aren’t respected the way that they should be. Not only are …

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Maximize Your Work Day 19:33

2y ago19:33

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Are you making the most of your workday? There are so many things to get done each day that it can feel impossible to get it all done and leave on time. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, we are discussing how to maximize your time so that you are more efficient and effective. There are five things that I used to do every day inside my classroom…

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How Do You Go Back to Teach When You Don’t Want To? with Dr. Christine Li 23:19

2y ago23:19

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Are you feeling stressed or burned out? I have heard from so many teachers that even though it’s summertime right now, they don’t have the energy for anything because they are just so burned out. This makes sense because unfortunately, so many teachers aren’t being supported or respected right now, so they don’t even want to go back to teaching in …

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How to Get Planned Before the Weekend 11:48

2y ago11:48

11:48

Do you spend your weekends prepping for the next week of school? So many teachers spend Sunday night planning for the following week and then running to the copy machine early Monday morning to make copies for the day. If you're guilty of this, this episode of Real Teacher Talk is for you because I’m sharing my top tips for getting planned before t…

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The Funny Parts of Teaching with Mr. D 34:50

2y ago34:50

34:50

It’s no secret that teaching has been hard the last couple of years. Of course, it was challenging before then, but it’s been especially tough lately. Teachers are stressed out and sadly, struggling to smile through it all and focus on the parts of teaching that they love. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with Joe Dombrowski, also k…

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Is It Possible to Become a 3 PM Teacher? with Melissa Whitlock 23:58

2y ago23:58

23:58

The last couple of years has been a challenge for teachers, to say the least. So many things have been thrown on our plate and it’s…overwhelming. We have been asked to do so many things, and teachers are starting to leave in droves. But what if you don’t want to leave the profession because you really do love teaching? The trick is to get organized…

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How to Get Your Life Back with Sabrena Brooks 18:10

2y ago18:10

18:10

Are you ready to get your life back? In our very first interview on Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with Sabrena Brooks, a busy teacher and mama to talk about how she balances school with her life and the tools she uses to make it happen. Sabrena Brooks is a mom of two active boys with a baby girl on the way. She is a lover of camping and music, and …

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3 Tips to Actually Enjoying your Teacher Summer 14:31

2y ago14:31

14:31

If you are still in a coma from the school year and wondering how you can make the most of this summer, you’re in the right place! In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I’ve got three simple tips to help you breathe, relax, and celebrate the fact that you made it. So many teachers have told me that the last school year was the hardest in their care…

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The 5 Types of Teachers 14:45

2y ago14:45

14:45

What type of teacher are you? After working with thousands of teachers inside my program, Easy Organization Tools, my free training 3 PM Teacher, and teaching for 13 years, I have finally discovered the five types of teachers. And I know what you may be thinking, why does this matter? In this week’s episode of Real Teacher Talk, I’m going to help y…

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Easily Close Out the School Year 13:57

2y ago13:57

13:57

We are so close to the end of the school year! Can you smell the sunscreen and freedom? If you’re counting down the days and ready to close out the school year easily so that you can kick back, relax, and recharge this summer, you’re going to love this episode of Real Teacher Talk! The end of the year is an incredibly busy time between all of the c…

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How to Easily Set Up Next School Year... Now 19:17

2y ago19:17

19:17

It’s almost the end of the year! At this point, you may just be counting down the days until you are floating on a flamingo with a piña colada in your hand and eating warm meals in peace. I get that! What if I told you that you could do all that and easily prepare a few simple things for the next school year? In this week’s episode of Real Teacher …

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Clearing the Clutter for Good 17:26

2y ago17:26

17:26

Are you ready to finally clear classroom clutter? We are almost to summer break, so it’s time to start thinking about clearing all that clutter so you can start the summer knowing you’ll have a fresh and clean classroom to come back to. I know many teachers are in survival mode this time of year and lots of things are piling up. If you’re feeling o…

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5 Simple Secrets to Enjoy Teaching Again 18:07

2y ago18:07

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It’s no surprise that so many amazing teachers are experiencing burnout. Here’s the honest truth about that: it’s not their fault! In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I am going to be sharing five simple secrets that your principal won’t tell you, and these secrets will help you fall in love with teaching again. When I first began teaching, I abs…

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Dealing with Teacher Guilt 10:56

2y ago10:56

10:56

Have you ever experienced teacher guilt? Chances are that you have because it is very real and very common. The truth is, teachers have such big hearts! We want to help everyone. Whether that’s our team, our admin, our students, or their families, we are always there, even if it’s at the expense of our own happiness or our time with our family. Tea…

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How to Say "No" 10:33

2y ago10:33

10:33

Do you ever feel like it’s impossible to catch up in your classroom? It can be overwhelming to try to stay on top of everything, and in the rare instances that you do, you have laundry piled up at home and dirty dishes overflowing in the sink. We’ve all been there! It’s a never-ending cycle. So how can you finally get off the hamster wheel? The ans…

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I'm Burned Out, Now What? 18:27

2y ago18:27

18:27

Have you noticed how many teachers are leaving the profession lately? It’s incredibly disheartening to see how many are leaving, but I don’t blame them! They are burned out and demoralized. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. I know many of us are just counting down until break or may not even want to go back next year, so in this e…

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Welcome to Real Teacher Talk! 2:32

2y ago2:32

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Do you feel like you are being pulled in a dozen different directions as an elementary school teacher? Are you constantly overwhelmed because you can’t get caught up? Do you ever get the feeling that no matter how hard you work, you still aren't doing enough for your students or for your family at home? If your answer is yes to any or all of these …

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