Annie chats with Zoe Thompson, high-performance coach and one of Britain’s strongest women, about building resilience, managing stress, and growing stronger—mentally, emotionally, and physically.

To connect with Zoe, check out her website here: https://www.zoethompson.uk

(00:00) Introduction: Strength & Resilience
(03:19) Staying Calm Under Pressure
(07:09) Women in Strength Sports & Mental Challenges
(12:05) Embracing Change
(14:58) PIPs Framework
(18:03) Aligning Values & Teaching Strength
(24:13) Intentional Actions & Avoiding Burnout
(30:07) Small Steps & Final Thoughts

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Discover how strength isn’t just physical—it’s mental and emotional too
✅ Learn practical strategies for staying calm under pressure and overcoming challenges
✅ Implement small, intentional steps to improve well-being and professional growth
✅ Understand how to align personal values with your career to avoid burnout
✅ Recognize the power of mindset, planning, and structure through Zoe’s PIPs framework

Packed with inspiration and actionable advice, this episode helps teachers and professionals build real strength, stay resilient under pressure, and take meaningful steps toward their goals.

#TeacherWellness #Resilience #StrengthMindset #ProfessionalGrowth #StressManagement #PIPsFramework #AvoidBurnout #MentalStrength #EmotionalStrength #ZoeThompson

Annie chats with Becca, an experienced educator, about supporting gifted learners. She shares practical strategies to engage students, foster growth, and provide academic and social-emotional support.

(00:00) 6 Types of Gifted Students
(12:01) The Challenge Gifted Kids Need
(19:06) New Teacher? Start Here
(25:53) Let Students Take the Lead
(31:24) Collaboration Isn’t Always Easy
(37:44) Support Gifted Learners Like a Pro

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Understand the different profiles of gifted learners and their unique needs
✅ Support students struggling with perfectionism, anxiety, or insecurity
✅ Implement small, practical strategies to enhance learning and engagement
✅ Use clear communication, flexible grouping, and collaboration to boost classroom success
✅ Recognize and nurture the individual strengths of each gifted student

Packed with insights and actionable advice, this episode helps teachers confidently support gifted learners, create inclusive classrooms, and ensure every student’s potential is recognized and nurtured.

#GiftedEducation #TeacherStrategies #SocialEmotionalLearning #StudentEngagement #ClassroomSupport #GrowthMindset #EducatorUniversity

Annie chats with Danielle Hutchinson, former English teacher and Chief Creative Officer of Authors on a Mission, about how teachers can turn classroom experiences into published books. Danielle shares strategies to overcome self-doubt, tell your story, and leverage your expertise beyond the classroom.

To connect with Danielle, check out her website here: https://authorsonmission.com/

(00:00) Why Teachers Should Write
(03:07) Beat Self-Doubt
(05:59) Find Your Story
(08:52) Turn Skills Into Opportunities
(11:45) Balance Teaching & Writing
(17:10) Final Tips & Resources

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Learn how to turn everyday teaching moments into book-worthy stories
✅ Overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome as a first-time author
✅ Discover tips for outlining, writing, and publishing your book ✍️
✅ Explore ways to repurpose your book for speaking, social media, and income
✅ Gain practical advice for balancing teaching, writing, and personal growth

Packed with inspiration and actionable advice, this episode helps educators share their voice, make their stories heard, and open doors to new opportunities beyond the classroom.

#TeacherWriting #AuthorsOnMission #TeacherStories #PublishingForTeachers #ClassroomToBook #OvercomeSelfDoubt #EducatorUniversity #DanielleHutchinson

Annie chats with Ron Nichols from the Soil Health Academy about how regenerative farming can teach students lessons that go beyond the classroom. Ron shares practical ways to bring soil health, sustainability, and environmental stewardship into engaging, hands-on lessons.

To connect with Ron, check out the Soil Health Academy website: https://soilhealthacademy.org

(00:00) Why Regenerative Farming Matters
(05:34) Soil Health Secrets
(11:04) The Microbe World Beneath Us
(16:37) Regenerative Farming Principles
(20:48) Engaging Students Through Stories
(34:51) Teachers’ First Steps in the Classroom
(46:47) Key Takeaways for Soil & Learning

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Discover how farming principles can transform teaching
✅ Bring sustainability and soil health into your lessons
✅ Inspire curiosity and environmental stewardship 🌱
✅ Hands-on activities to connect students with the natural world
✅ Storytelling tips to make complex systems relatable

Packed with practical tips and fresh insights, this episode helps educators teach with purpose, inspire action, and bring the natural world into every lesson.

#RegenerativeFarming #SoilHealth #SustainabilityEducation #EnvironmentalStewardship #HandsOnLearning #TeacherStrategies #EducatorUniversity #RonNichols

Annie chats with Russell Van Brocklin, the “Dyslexia Professor,” about supporting dyslexic learners in the classroom. Russell shares practical strategies, insights into how dyslexic brains learn, and ways technology and AI can enhance learning.

To connect with Russell, check out his website here: https://dyslexiaclasses.com/

(00:00) Dyslexia Overview
(02:58) Spotting Signs & Strengths
(05:38) How Dyslexic Brains Learn
(08:10) Teaching & Classroom Strategies
(21:08) Research & Tech Tools
(33:34) Relationships & Management Tips

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Recognize signs of dyslexia in students
✅ Understand how dyslexic brains process information differently
✅ Use student strengths and interests to boost motivation
✅ Apply effective teaching and research strategies
✅ Integrate AI tools ethically to support learning
✅ Hear success stories of dyslexic students thriving

Packed with practical advice and insights, this episode helps educators spot dyslexia early, leverage student strengths, and create supportive, personalized learning environments.

#DyslexiaEducation #TeacherStrategies #LearningDifferences #StudentStrengths #AIinEducation #ClassroomSupport #EducatorUniversity #RussellVanBrocklin

Annie chats with Laurel Roberts-Meese about using the Enneagram to improve teaching, collaboration, and teacher well-being. Laurel shares practical insights on the nine types and how understanding personality can prevent burnout and strengthen classroom and staff relationships.

To connect with Laurel, check out her website here: https://www.laureltherapy.net

(00:00) Intro: Enneagram for Educators
(02:57) Overview of Enneagram Types
(24:48) Applying the Enneagram in Teaching & Collaboration
(36:04) Preventing Burnout by Type
(40:18) Using the Enneagram with Students
(42:10) Fun Insights & Favorites

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Build self-awareness with the Enneagram
✅ Prevent burnout with type-specific strategies
✅ Improve communication and collaboration in schools
✅ Use personality types to strengthen teaching and relationships
✅ Apply emotional intelligence in the classroom
✅ Support students through understanding motivations and learning styles

Packed with practical tools and Enneagram insights, this episode helps educators grow, prevent burnout, and create healthier, more connected classrooms.

#EnneagramForEducators #TeacherWellness #BurnoutPrevention #TeacherCollaboration #ClassroomStrategies #SelfAwareness #EducatorUniversity #LaurelRobertsMeese

Annie chats with Dr. Travis Schachtner about recognizing and surviving toxic school environments. He shares strategies for reclaiming professional agency, advocating for yourself, and building healthier workplaces.

To connect with Dr. Travis Schachtner, check out his website here: https://www.ftsleaders.com/

(00:00) Why Toxic Schools Burn Out Teachers
(03:14) Spotting Bad Leadership & Taking Action
(08:14) Taking Back Control
(13:14) The Truth About Leadership
(18:14) Fair Pay & Workload Matter
(25:14) Real Teacher Struggles
(32:14) Self-Care & Advocacy

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Discover the red flags that signal a toxic school environment
✅ Learn why leadership needs to be a two-way relationship, not just top-down
✅ Understand how teacher workload awareness can prevent burnout
✅ Explore the importance of fair wages and professional respect
✅ Hear why self-care and setting boundaries are essential for teachers
✅ Find out how to advocate for yourself and your students’ futures
✅ Get practical steps to reclaim your power and build healthier workplaces

Packed with real-world advice and empowering strategies, this episode helps educators take control of their work lives, fight burnout, and thrive professionally.

#TeacherWellness #ToxicSchools #EducatorAdvocacy #TeacherBurnout #SchoolLeadership #SelfCareForTeachers #ProfessionalGrowth #EducatorUniversity #TravisSchachtner

Annie chats with Joel Bouchard, philosopher and doctoral student, about how ancient philosophy shapes modern teaching. Joel explores the Socratic method, student-centered learning, and strategies for fostering critical thinking and respectful dialogue in the classroom.

To connect with Joel, check out his website here: https://jbouchard.podbean.com

(00:00) Why Ancient Philosophy Still Matters
(04:12) What Is the Socratic Method?
(08:07) Why Student-Centered Learning Works
(10:48) The History of Student-Led Learning
(14:13) Philosophical Chairs: Respectful Debate
(18:31) Handling Difficult Classroom Talks
(30:15) Embracing Uncertainty & Growth Mindset

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Discover why philosophical methods have lasted thousands of years
✅ Learn how the Socratic method encourages critical thinking and inquiry
✅ Understand the roots of student-led learning and engagement
✅ Explore how philosophical chairs foster respectful classroom dialogue
✅ Find out why embracing uncertainty is key to real learning
✅ Hear why modeling a growth mindset helps students face challenges
✅ Get tips for creating space for difficult but meaningful discussions

Packed with thoughtful insights and practical strategies, this episode helps educators deepen critical thinking, build meaningful classroom discussions, and foster lifelong learning.

#PhilosophyInEducation #SocraticMethod #StudentCenteredLearning #CriticalThinking #ClassroomDiscussion #GrowthMindset #InquiryBasedLearning #EducatorUniversity #JoelBouchard

To connect with Ron, check out the Soil Health Academy website: https://soilhealthacademy.org

In this episode, we explore why every student needs to learn about regenerative farming. Guest Ron Nichols breaks down how regenerative agriculture restores soil, builds resilient ecosystems, and teaches lessons that go beyond the classroom.✅ Discover how farming principles can transform teaching✅ Bring sustainability and soil health into your lessons✅ Inspire curiosity and environmental stewardship 🌱✅ Hands-on activities to connect students with the natural world✅ Storytelling tips to make complex systems relatable🎯 What You’ll Learn:How regenerative farming mirrors effective teaching 💡Classroom ideas to spark curiosity and real-world learning 🌿Ways to help students understand ecosystems and sustainability 🎓

Packed with practical tips and fresh insights, this episode will help educators teach with purpose, inspire action, and bring the natural world into every lesson.00:00 Why Regenerative Farming Matters05:34 Soil Health Secrets11:04 The Microbe World Beneath Us16:37 Regenerative Farming Principles20:48 Engaging Students Through Stories34:51 Teachers’ First Steps in the Classroom46:47 Key Takeaways for Soil & Learning

Annie chats with Jeaneen Tang, an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist, about how teachers can identify and support students with speech and language challenges. Jeaneen shares practical strategies for early intervention, classroom support, and collaboration with SLPs.

To connect with Jeaneen, check out her website here: https://www.playdumbandsabotage.com/

(00:00) What SLPs Do in Schools
(02:50) Signs a Student Needs Speech Support
(05:53) How to Refer a Student to Speech
(11:02) Classroom Tips to Support Language
(16:22) How Teachers and SLPs Can Work Together

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Understand what speech-language therapy actually includes
✅ Learn how to spot early signs of speech and language delays
✅ Discover how behavior issues can be rooted in communication struggles
✅ Get tips for making stronger referrals
✅ Explore easy ways to support language development in class

Packed with practical strategies and classroom insight, this episode helps educators support students with speech, language, and social communication needs effectively.

#SpeechLanguagePathology #SLPinSchools #TeacherStrategies #StudentSupport #LanguageDevelopment #CollaborationInEducation #EarlyIntervention #EducatorUniversity #JeaneenTang