Trigger warning: I discuss losing my mom to cancer and how that affected my PPD.In this episode, I share the story of my journey to becoming a mom. I am going to admit it is a pretty raw and emotional episode. I share my struggles, triumphs a

A Digital First Week of School

Jul 29th, 2020 46m 52s

In this episode I cover what I am going to teach the first week of school, the structure of day our district decided on, and my focuses for the first few weeks of school!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ta

What I Do in the Summer

Jun 23rd, 2020 34m 15s

In this episode I break down how I like to spend my summer and prepare for the upcoming school year! It is all about preparing yourself to be fresh and ready to go, and I discuss exactly how I accomplish that. I also talk a little bit about the

Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020!

Dec 24th, 2019 39m 58s

In this episode I discuss some things I want to see left behind in 2019, and what I want to see more of in 2020! I also take a dive into my thought process was for last year and where it put me. I give advice on what to do about things that sc

Surviving the Holiday Season

Dec 11th, 2019 34m 48s

Let's face it, during this time of year we're exhausted and the kids are over it. However, you want to make sure you end this time of year with a good note. In this episode I dive into ways I enjoy this time with my students, while amping up

What to Expect in an Interview

Nov 26th, 2019 43m 51s

I get asked this question so much, that I decided to make an episode out of it. In this episode I explain how I got where I am, and how that might've come with some failures. I cover example questions, and how to better prepare for each inter

First Year Scaries

Oct 22nd, 2019 48m 39s

We've all been there. The moment before you're about to teach your first year. Typically it is nothing but excitement, however there are a few things that pop into your head that might make you feel worried for your first year. In this episo

Student Led Conferences

Oct 16th, 2019 41m 40s

Ever wanted to know how to run student led conferences successfully? Well in this episode I dive into how I set my students up for success and the perks I have found come out of them running their conference. --- Support this podcast: http

Bonus

Minisode 1: Balancing Work & Life

Oct 8th, 2019 25m 4s

In this quick little minisode, I dive into how I try to keep everything as balanced as I can. I talk about tips and strategies that work for me, as well as mindsets you need to have. Minisodes are simply smaller episodes for those that want som

How to Stay Positive

Sep 24th, 2019 42m 5s

As i'm sure we all know, teaching can sometimes get tough. Often times it can be difficult to stay positive, especially when you're stressed or feel like you're surrounded with so much negativity. In this episode I talk about keeping a positiv

How I Teach Vocabulary

Sep 17th, 2019 36m 47s

One of the biggest questions I get is how I teach vocabulary! This can often be a boring, monotonous or repetitive process however in this episode I talk about how I make it anything but. Join me as I talk about how I make this process engagi

How to Make Curriculum Engaging

Aug 27th, 2019 46m 15s

Have you ever felt that because you teach from a teacher's edition book that you can't make lessons engaging and creative? Well, I am here to tell ya that you're in luck. I teach from a TE, yet still find ways to make lessons engaging and full

Conquering Back to School Night

Aug 20th, 2019 42m 56s

As i'm sure you know, Back to school Night can feel intimidating and scary! I for one always feel so nervous! In this episode I will be sharing how I prepare for the big night, and how it always runs very smoothly for me. BTSN can be tough, bu

Communication With Parents

Aug 13th, 2019 32m 58s

In this episode I dig into how to communicate with parents in the best ways possible. You will also find tips, and advice as to how to set parameters and be as direct with them as possible. Dealing with parents can be a little scary if you do

What to do on the first day of school Pt 2

Aug 6th, 2019 38m 44s

Figuring out what to do on the first day of school, especially when it's your first year, can seem tough! In part 2 of what to do on the first day of school, I break down some of my favorite activities to do with your students for the whole wee

What to do on the first day of school Pt 1

Jul 30th, 2019 47m 10s

One of the things I was the most anxious about as a first year teacher was the first day of school! I had so much information to cover that I turned this into a 2 part episode! In part 1 I cover how to set expectations, what expectations you sh

Docs, Slides & Forms, Oh My!

Jul 23rd, 2019 48m 7s

If you have been wanting to know the in's and out's of all Google Apps then this episode is the place for you. I touch on how I use sheets, slides, docs, forms,sites and google classroom in my room. All of these tools are so user friendly and

Using the House System

Jul 16th, 2019 39m 8s

If you have been to Ron Clark Academy, or even if you simply have a teacher instagram, then you have probably heard about using the what is called the House system in your classroom or school. In this episode I break it down of how I use it in

What I learned from my first year...

Jul 9th, 2019 47m 19s

As I am sure most of you know, there is A LOT that is learned in your first year of teaching. In this episode I will discuss what I learned my first year of teaching, and my greatest takeaways. I want fellow teachers to know that there is alwa

Tackling Instagram

Jul 2nd, 2019 44m 48s

I am tackling instagram and explaining how to get the most out of it. I start off by explaining why I created my instagram and I then cover a few tips to get the most on the app. I dive in to why I think instagram is so great for teachers, an

Teaching with Podcasts

May 9th, 2019 27m 39s

Ever wanted to know just how to include podcasts in your classroom? As i'm sure you have been seeing all over social media it has become quite the hot topic! In this episode I will be breaking down how I started implementing them in my classroo

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