Best Andrea Forcum Podcasts (2024)

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Mentor Moments with Mr. Eugene Williams 1:08:34

43m ago1:08:34

1:08:34

This week I spoke with Mr. Eugene Williams! He shares some stories and we reminisce about the early days of my teaching career under his guidance, share some wild and hilarious classroom stories, and discuss the invaluable lessons I learned from his mentorship. From navigating tricky student situations to growing as an educator, Eugene's wisdom and…

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Bathroom Fan Encounters with Sam Salem 1:05:44

7d ago1:05:44

1:05:44

This week I spoke with Sam Salem! He shares his journey as a substitute teacher and comedian, his wild experiences on the road, and the challenges of balancing comedy with teaching. From awkward encounters with fans to navigating the unpredictable world of subbing, Sam shares it all with humor and insight. Plus, we swap some unforgettable stories f…

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Navigating Mean Girls and Mischief with Rebecca Rogers 1:08:19

14d ago1:08:19

1:08:19

This week I spoke with Rebecca Rogers! She shares hilarious and heartfelt stories from her early teaching years, the challenges of handling mean girls, and the memorable pranks her students played. Rebecca also opens up about setting boundaries with difficult parents and the surprising experiences that shaped her teaching career. — Want to Learn mo…

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Free Snacks with Carey Arensberg 1:03:53

21d ago1:03:53

1:03:53

This week, I had an inspiring chat with Carey Arensberg! She shares the heartwarming story behind her Care Closet, opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and how an earlier diagnosis could have changed things, and discusses the challenges of navigating social media. Plus, hear about some of the weirdest items she's ever had to confi…

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Historically Hot Gossip with Lauren Cella 1:10:03

28d ago1:10:03

1:10:03

This week I spoke with the amazing Lauren Chela! Discover how she transforms history lessons with storytelling, her memorable experience at Disney's Abe Lincoln exhibit, and her journey from subbing for two years to becoming a full-fledged teacher. Plus, don't miss the hilarious story of how she recreated a battlefield right in her classroom! — Wan…

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Puke and Rally with Devin Siebold 1:02:29

1M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

This week I spoke with Devin Siebold! He shares stories about the teacher who inspired him in his youth, the time he volunteered to be pied in the face by students, and what led to him vomiting in the classroom. — Want to Learn Devin Siebold? All Social Media: @devinsiebold or @devincomedy — Don’t be shy come say hi: andrea@human-content.com and po…

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We Are Insecure with Lauran Woolley 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

This week I spoke with Lauran Woolley She shared her teaching dress code philosophies, how middle school girls are terrifying, and how turning 30 means getting old and becoming uncool. — Want to Learn About Lauran Wooley? TikTok / Youtube / Facebook / Instagram / Threads / Snapchat: @Mrs.Woolleyin5th — Don’t be shy come say hi: andrea@human-content…

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Raccoon Roadkill with Andrea Caspari 1:02:39

2M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

This week I spoke with Andrea Caspari! She shared her experiences teaching in the inner city, discussed how to embrace what kids are into and develop those interests and skills, and recalled a crazy possum stand-up act she saw. — Want to Learn About Andrea Caspari? Facebook: Andrea Caspari Comedy Instagram / YouTube: @caspariland TikTok: @casparila…

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A Blind Taste Test with Matt Eicheldinger 59:43

2M ago59:43

59:43

This week I spoke with Matt Eicheldinger! He told us about how being a soccer camp coach in high school and that experience working with kids led him to teach, shared moments of how technology in the classroom failed him, talked about the books he wrote for middle schoolers, and shared some of the grossest stories he has from the classroom. — Want …

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104. How AI is Revolutionizing the Grading Process & Reducing Workload for Educators with Special Guest Quadros Flores 27:25

2M ago27:25

27:25

As teachers we spend a lot of time doing a lot of different tasks but grading and feedback are the number one areas especially for Language Arts teachers that can take up an enormous amount of time. You’ve probably been like me and spent hours at your kitchen table missing out on time with family and just life outside of work. In this episode, we’r…

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Buff Nipple Drawings with Mr. Philip Lindsay 1:05:03

2M ago1:05:03

1:05:03

This week I spoke with Mr Philip Lindsay, about how he is about to finish his Masters in Special Education, how he strategizes reaching kids who just can’t pay attention learning math, using Gen Z and Alpha language in the classroom, and shares his most embarrassing story. — Want to Learn About Mr Philip Lindsay? Tiktok / Instagram: @mr_lindsay_spe…

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Passing Out In The Classroom with Gabe Dannenbring 1:02:06

3M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

This week I spoke with Gabe Dannenbring, about how he comes from a family of teachers and got into teaching to bring something to society, the time he tore his pants at school, when a meth head broke into their school, and shared his opinions on what the US can do to recruit more teachers. — Want to Learn About Gabe Dannenbring? Tik Tok: @g_unit24 …

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103. 3 Smart Strategies to Master Stress-Free Multiple Prep Teaching with Special Guest Khristen Massic 25:36

2M ago25:36

25:36

If you are anything like me, juggling a bunch of different classes and even different grade levels can feel like you’re drowning. Heck, if you’re an elementary teacher prepping for 5 or 6 different subject areas…whew! The struggle is real. But juggling a lot of different things is what my friend Khristen Massic does for fun. Khristen loves efficien…

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BTS Of The Trust & Teaching with Gaspare Randazzo 1:06:14

3M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

This week I spoke with Gaspare Randazzo, about how a dare sent him to China, which in turn led him to teaching, as well as talking about Abe Lincoln being his favorite historical figure, his stand-up career, and his time on the Netflix reality show, The Trust. — Want to Learn About Gaspare Randazzo? @StandUpRandazzo across all platforms. — Don’t be…

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A Special Interest in Rodents with Mrs. Frazzled 1:03:30

3M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

This week I spoke with Arielle Fodor, AKA Mrs. Frazzled, about her love for rodents, maternity leave practices among teachers, and where her teaching voice came from. — Want to Learn About Mrs. Frazzled? TikTok / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube : @mrs.frazzled — Don’t be shy come say hi: andrea@human-content.com and podcasterandrea.com Watch on YouT…

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102. TEACHER PEP TALK: How to Manage Busy Seasons without Teacher Burnout [Replay] 20:50

3M ago20:50

20:50

Are you one of those teachers who is piled with more and more at the end of the school year? Or maybe it's another time where it feels like it's just a lot on your plate? You probably call this your "busy season." Then again, as teachers, what season isn't busy, am I right? In this episode, we are diving into the idea behind these "busy seasons" an…

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101. Breaking Free from Broke: Preventing Financial Stress for Long-Term Teaching Success with Special Guest George Kamel 28:40

3M ago28:40

28:40

As teachers, we often didn't get into the profession thinking we'd be rolling in the dough, but we at least expected to receive a livable wage. The fact of the matter is that many teachers are feeling stress and burnout often from their finances. And while, teachers should be paid fairly according to their experience and education with systemic cha…

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100. 5 Overlooked Teacher Burnout Recovery Mistakes No One Is Talking About But Every Teacher Should Avoid 19:50

3M ago19:50

19:50

It’s hard to believe The Resilient Teacher Podcast is already at 100 episodes. Time flies when you’re having fun. I’m so excited to celebrate with you today with a listener’s choice - I asked, you answered, and now we’re doing a round up of 5 of the biggest mistakes that teachers make when they try to recover from burnout. You’re definitely going t…

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For Those Who Can’t Do 2:30

3M ago2:30

2:30

Ever wonder what kind of stories your favorite teacher used to share after class ended? Let’s find out! Come kick it with me in our podcasting faculty lounge as I share a bit about what this show means to me and what I aspire to have it bring to your life! New episodes arrive April 18, 2024! — Don’t be shy come say hi: andrea@human-content.com and …

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99. Defiantly Hopeful: Navigating Teacher Burnout with Community, Humor, and Advocacy with Special Guest Andrea Forcum 37:10

3M ago37:10

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Stress as a teacher is something you just can't get away from. It's bound to happen but in order to avoid burnout and sustain your career, we have to take steps to mitigate it in realtime. My friend, who you might know as Educator Andrea on Tiktok & Instagram, actually gained some social media notoriety for her hilarious classroom stories, but what…

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98. The Ultimate Teacher's Spring Break Plan: Maximize Time Off, Beat Burnout, & Boost Work-Life Balance 19:01

4M ago19:01

19:01

HEAD OVER TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode98 👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad 📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here! ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resili…

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97. From Student Apathy to Active Learning: Innovative Strategies for Reigniting Teacher Passion & Engaging Students with Special Guest Dr. Diondraya Taylor 26:18

4M ago26:18

26:18

One of the reasons that students are apathetic and disengaged is because they don’t see the point or value in learning. We’ve talked in this short mini-series about apathetic students and disengagement and some real strategies and mindset shifts we can make as educators to reduce the burnout from these types of behaviors. We need a way to reignite …

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96. Unlocking the Power of Productive Struggle: How to Transform Student Apathy into Active Learning with Special Guest Mona Iehl 37:43

4M ago37:43

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If you've ever faced the challenge of staring at blank faces of your uninterested and disengaged students, you know how hard it is to spark their curiosity. Actually getting them to take action is a struggle in and of itself, but what if I told you there's a transformative approach that could flip the switch from apathy to engagement? That’s exactl…

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95. Beating Burnout & Bridging the Gap with Apathetic Students through Finding Flow with Special Guest Angela Watson 26:44

4M ago26:44

26:44

As a teacher, one of the biggest challenges that is experienced in 2024 is the increase in students who don’t put forth any effort and won’t think for themselves. There is an epidemic of apathetic students in our classrooms and this behavior is met with the push for teachers to do and be more. In this episode, we chat with Angela Watson about how t…

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94. How Losing Yourself in Teaching Fuels Burnout: 3 Ways to Detach Your Worth From Work and Find Balance 27:40

5M ago27:40

27:40

Have you ever felt like your job as a teacher isn't just a part of your life, but somehow, it's started to be your life? You're not alone. Many of us teachers have find ourselves caught in a cycle where the lines between professional and personal blur—a phenomenon psychologists call "enmeshment." It's like our work has slowly woven itself into ever…

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93. Teaching with AI: How to Transform Teaching & Tackle Burnout with Less Stress, More Student Success with Special Guest Ren Wang 28:15

5M ago28:15

28:15

One of the biggest struggles that teachers are having with implementing Artificial Intelligence in their classrooms is the fear that somehow using AI will somehow make their jobs obsolete. The other is that they don't know how it use AI effectively. That's why I brought onto the show, Ren Wang, the co-founder of HiLink, to discuss the potential of …

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92. How to Hack Your Teacher Brain to Beat Burnout: Neuroscience Strategies to Reignite Your Passion 17:54

5M ago17:54

17:54

Ever caught yourself in that late-night teacher's trance, just you and the ceiling after a long day, wondering why your tank feels empty? 🤔 If you're nodding along, know that you're in good company. Teacher burnout has this sneaky way of creeping up on us, even when we're pouring our hearts into what we love. It's like one minute you're on fire, fu…

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91. Mindful Teaching Tactics: Addressing Burnout and Student Apathy with Special Guest Danielle Nuhfer 28:24

5M ago28:24

28:24

If you've been dealing with the idea that students now-a-days are completely apathetic, you are certainly not alone. It seems like in recent years, students' disengagement has increased. However, it's important to realize that it's not just about them, but it's about us as well. In this episode, we are diving into one of the questions from The Resi…

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90. How to Handle the Teacher Burnout Trifecta: Stress, Sickness, and Sub Plans 22:22

6M ago22:22

22:22

Are you feeling the weight of the teaching world on your shoulders, especially when it comes to those dreaded sick days? As teachers, we've all been there – waking up feeling under the weather, yet the thought of calling in sick seems more daunting than sucking it up in the classroom. But here's the thing: it's time to break this cycle of overwhelm…

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89. Beat Teacher Burnout with Micro-Learning: Podcasts as a Catalyst for Reigniting Passion for Teaching 23:22

6M ago23:22

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One of the reasons we experience burnout is because we're just bored. I know I've been that teacher, where things just aren't as exciting as they used to be. However, one of the things that can help reignite our passion is by taking time to learn and grow. But how do you do that when we hardly have time to take a potty break? Insert reflection and …

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88. New Year with Renewed Purpose: Life-Changing Teacher Burnout Lessons to Carry into 2024 [Teacher Pep Talk] 16:58

6M ago16:58

16:58

As we embark on a brand new year, many of us may find ourselves reflecting on the past and seeking to set new goals and intentions for the future. In the midst of uncertainty and challenging times, it's crucial to find a renewed sense of purpose and direction. In this episode, we dive into navigating through difficult seasons, reprioritizing our li…

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87. 4 Teacher Burnout Habits NOT to Bring into 2024 [Replay] 24:59

7M ago24:59

24:59

It's a brand new year coming up - 2024 - time flies when you're having fun...right? Look, It's time to break the cycle of burnout and start the new year off on the right foot. Last year, we released an episode and I think everything is still super relevant for today. So, throughout this episode if I mention 2023, just know it goes the same for 2024…

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86. Stress Addiction in Teaching: Identifying Signs and Strategies for Breaking Free of the Burnout Cycle 19:59

7M ago19:59

19:59

This week, I am bringing you an episode from the archives that you might have missed. If you are a teacher who has struggled with cycling in burnout over and over again, you might be addicted to stress. In this episode, I am sharing with you how being addicted to stress can keep you in the burnout cycle, how our bodies become addicted to stress sub…

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85. Breaking the Burnout Pattern: Cognitive Distortions in Teaching - All or Nothing Thinking and Over Generalization with Special Guest Kelsey Sorenson 24:45

7M ago24:45

24:45

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, 'If I can't do it perfectly, why bother doing it at all?' Maybe you've felt this way about your personal development as an educator, believing that you must always feel passionate and energized, and if you ever experience moments of doubt or fatigue, you’re somehow failing in your role. Or perhaps it’s in how…

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84. Teach Smart: AI-Powered Planning to Prevent Teacher Burnout [Systemize & Simplify Series] 17:24

7M ago17:24

17:24

Automating your classroom to reduce teacher burnout has never been easier before. If you’ve tinkered with idea of incorporating AI into your workflow, you're in the right place! I've been diving deep into the world of AI for a year now, and let me tell you – it's a game-changer for us teachers. We're talking a massive 30-40% time saved on grading a…

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83. From Inbox Overload to Streamlined Communication: 3 Must Have Tips for Optimizing Email Use in Your Teacher Toolkit [Simplify & Systemize Series] 24:47

8M ago24:47

24:47

Did you know that recent studies show that people spent 23% of their work time in their e-mail inbox? With the increasing reliance on email as a means of communication, many teachers find themselves spending excessive amounts of time in their inboxes, leaving less time for important tasks. I, too, struggled with this until I found ways to integrate…

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82. Teach Smarter with Text Blaze as Your Time-Saving Tool with Special Guest Dan Barak [Systemize & Simplify Series] 21:18

8M ago21:18

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If you are a teacher tired of spending endless hours on repetitive tasks and typing the same things over and over again, then hold on to your lucky flair pen because I’m giving you a simple FREE plug and play automation that you have got to start using ASAP in your classroom. In this episode, we are diving into a game-changing tool that will rescue…

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81. Template Secrets: Unexpected Ways to Streamline Your Teaching Workflow [Simplify & Systemize Series] 22:18

8M ago22:18

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Teachers are busy. One day we’re in a college thinking the rest of our life is planned out; the next we’re juggling fifteen thousand tasks as a teacher. In order for us to accomplish everything we need to do, we’re going to need some energy. The best way to gain energy is through doing more of what you love. But here’s the conundrum - how do you ge…

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80. 3 Simple Ways to Transition from Overwhelming To-Do Lists to Repeatable and Automated Systems for Teachers [Simplify & Systemize Series] 27:07

8M ago27:07

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As teachers, our To-Do list can get to be a mile long and be a source of serious stress. One of the reasons that teachers are so mentally drained and burned out is because of the overwhelming amount of work we have to do. And it's because you have an incredible mental load that you are carrying—the load that maybe not everyone sees, the anticipatio…

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79. Take Control of Your Time as a Teacher: Strategies for Efficiency and Productivity [Simplify & Systemize Series] 13:39

8M ago13:39

13:39

Are you constantly struggling to find enough time to do everything you need to do? Do you feel like teaching is taking over your life? Well, you're not alone. Get excited because we are kicking off our Systemize and Simplify series, where we will be diving into practical strategies to help teachers make the most of their time and create a better wo…

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78. Taking Charge: 5 Areas to Regain Control in the Disillusionment Phase of Teacher Burnout 25:11

8M ago25:11

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Have you ever felt like you're trapped in the "November to April Burnout Zone"? You know, that phase where teaching starts to feel like an uphill battle, and doubts creep in about whether it's all worth it? There is actually a school calendar of burnout and this is called the "Disillusionment Phase" where we may start questioning if teaching is rea…

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77. Teacher People Pleaser? How to Spot it and Prevent Burnout with Special Guest Amy Schamberg 30:09

9M ago30:09

30:09

Did you know that 49% of adults self-identify as people-pleasers? If you're anything like most teachers, you may not even realize you are a people pleaser. I know I sure wouldn't have categorized myself as such. People-pleasing tendencies can often go unnoticed, especially when we're passionate about our work, like teaching. We might think that our…

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76. Digging Deeper: Uncovering the Root Causes of Teacher Burnout 17:05

9M ago17:05

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If you find yourself deep in the trenches of teacher burnout, you're not alone. The demands of modern education can feel like an ever-expanding tree, with branches of stress, anxiety, and exhaustion stretching in all directions. Perhaps you've tried various strategies, self-care routines, or even sought advice from colleagues, and yet, the burnout …

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75. Work Smarter, Play Harder: How to Harness Play to Teach with Joy & Combat Burnout with Special Guest Jed Dearybury 43:41

9M ago43:41

43:41

Have you ever been at work, but it didn't really feel like work? For us teachers, this might seem like a rare gem amidst the late nights and the ever-growing demands of the classroom. If you're here, tuning in to this episode, chances are you've had those moments when teaching starts to blur into a never-ending grind, getting dangerously close to f…

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74. Teacher Workload or Workaholism: What's the Real Issue? 28:51

9M ago28:51

28:51

Are you a teacher who finds themselves burning the midnight oil, grading papers, and crafting lesson plans long after the school day officially ends? If so, rest assured, you're not alone. In the world of education, it's all too common to unintentionally become the teacher who takes work home, spending precious hours each night immersed in grading …

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73. Reignite Your Passion for Teaching with Autonomy & Kick Outdated PD to the Curb with PoppD 30:21

10M ago30:21

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Did you know that a study by the National Center for Education Statistics found that teachers who reported having more autonomy in their classrooms tend to experience lower levels of burnout? Isn't it cool how having the freedom to choose your teaching methods and make decisions in your classroom can actually be a super effective way to fight off b…

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72. From Chaos to Clarity: Using SOPs as the Ultimate Teacher Tool to Simplify, Streamline, and Avoid Burnout 24:59

10M ago24:59

24:59

If you've ever been overwhelmed with the mental to-do's, the steps needed to get stuff done in the classroom, or just didn't have the time to show a colleague, student, or parent how or what to do, then you need the ultimate tool for streamlining and simplifying as a teacher. Here's the thing, every minute counts during our workdays as educators, a…

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71. Ignite Your Teaching Passion: How to Harness Your Least Favorite Subject to Rekindle Your Flame After Burnout with Special Guest Mona Iehl 37:34

10M ago37:34

37:34

Do you have that one subject that you just cannot stand? Does the mere thought of teaching it make you feel like you're trudging through mud? I get it; every educator has that one subject that seems to defy their teaching magic. But what if I told you that this very subject could be the secret ingredient to reignite your passion for teaching? That'…

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70. 4 Types of Teachers Who Need to Set Strategic Boundaries to Beat Burnout This School Year 27:12

10M ago27:12

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Odds are you are either a high-achiever, highly sensitive, perfectionistic, people pleasing teacher, or maybe a mix of all of them. Honestly, I see a little bit of each in myself, and let's be real – it can come at a cost. Whether it's our mental health, physical well-being, or even the relationships both in and out of the classroom, something's go…

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69. How To Set Personal & Professional Learning Goals That Transform Teacher Burnout with Special Guest Melissa Steigerwald 41:21

11M ago41:21

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Often we think of teacher learning goals as these things that include educational jargon like "rigor" or "learning gap." But if we aren't creating our own professional learning goals, then it's almost pointless. In this episode, we dive into how Melissa, a teacher just like you (not an influencer or social media teacher) used this podcast to set a …

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