Welcome back to another week of real talk for real teachers. Whether you’re a new teacher, returning to the classroom, or just trying to survive week three, this episode is packed with practical advice, encouragement, and a few laughs.

This week we covered:

• What has been the biggest surprise for you starting this school year in a new location?

• What do you do when parents are okay with their child refusing to follow directions?

• Can you walk us through the structure of a typical class period?

• Do you follow your own scope and sequence, the New Mexico Instructional Scope 2.0, or a hybrid?

• How do your students manage notes, papers, and binders?

• When your students look back years from now, what do you hope they say about being in your class?

• How do you keep students quiet and focused during lectures and work time?

• Do you have a pre-class slide you can share?

• How do you handle students coming in 10 minutes late to class?

• What if admin doesn't support consequences for late students?

• Do you have an outline of your Life Odyssey lesson?

• What has been your biggest challenge in changing schools?

• Are there significant differences in public schools now vs. before?

• What are you planning for back-to-school night or report card night to "sprinkle some magic"?

• What would you want to hear as a parent when meeting your child’s teacher for the first time?

• Do you have an Amazon wish list?

• What would you do if you have a class that comes in right after gym and is always late?

• Any tips for working with a special education co-teacher (ICT)?

• I’m scared to be too friendly—will students see me as weak?

• How do you balance being kind and still maintain respect?

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