Ask A Principal

Today we touch base with two educators we met back in Season 1: Episode 12 to hear about the changes they've experienced in their classrooms, schools, and lives 10 months after the COVID pandemic first changed everything.

Feedback can be scary to receive. We all get punched in the gut with feedback at times, we all fail, and today Nate shares actual critical feedback he received from his school first year. Some days are hard days. It's ok to have hard days. We hope this honest look into one principal's day helps you not feel so alone on a day when you get some hard feedback.

Today we finish our conversation with Dr. Carter about systemic racism and what we as educators can do to make our classrooms and world a better place for all children. If you haven't listened to Season 2: Episode 10, we highly recommend you listen to that first.

Today we talk about a topic that can be very uncomfortable for two white males to discuss. Join Dr. John Carter and Nate as we discuss racism, education, and what we need to do as educators to stop systemic racism and take the first step.

What is the difference 3 months can make in the life of a new teacher? Today we hear from our New Teacher Panel after they have been laboring in their classrooms since the beginning of the year. No matter if you are a veteran or a first-year teacher, you will be surprised and encouraged by trials and insights Kaylee, Alex, and Piper share with us today.

Don't believe the lie. You're not trapped in education! Today we hear Nate speak directly to you about why being a great teacher means you can absolutely be happy and have so many options about where you teach.

Have you ever wondered why so many teachers leave education? Have you ever wondered what life is like after the classroom? More importantly, have you ever wondered if you needed to leave teaching? Today you get to hear real talk from talented former teachers about why they left, where they are now, and how you can know if you are where you need to be. Trust me, no one in education is saying what these former teachers are and you will be encouraged by their candidness and previous experiences. This is an episode those of us in education cannot afford to miss!

What is it really like when a principal is in charge of a classroom? Today you'll hear a story of when your bowtie wearing host stepped back into a first-grade classroom and failed.

Today we hear from educator, author, speaker, and advocate Dr. Shree Walker. Her story of strength, courage, and overcoming so many obstacles will inspire and encourage you no matter where you find yourself today. To quote Dr. Walker, "Who goes through all that hell to be mediocre?"

Do you remember your first year of teaching? The pivotal moments that influenced you, the challenges you didn't think you could conquer, and the epiphanies of your students? Today we get to meet 3 teachers as they are about to enter into their very first classrooms. This season we are going to follow them into their schools to hear their first-hand accounts of what it takes to become a teacher in the time of COVID, virtual school, masks, and everything else involved in the first year of teaching.