There's a national teacher shortage? Why? Why is teaching so hard? Why are less people going into teaching? In episode 10, we talk about why we think teaching is hard. We aren't trying to be negative about the profession. We want to be real about the struggles educators are experiencing. What did we miss? Let us know!

Back to school season is exhausting. Especially when you throw in a new math curriculum and coach a fall sport. Join us as we talk about how the first weeks of school have gone with homecoming week tossed in.

Teaching is hard. No one has it all figured out. However, there are things we've learned over the years that have allowed all of us to hit the decade marker for years of teaching. Join us as we share advice for new teachers, or teachers in general! Have some extra advice? Let us know on IG @jlft_podcast

August is here, which means back to school season is right around the corner. Listen in as we talk about the phases of our summers, and how we fight the "August Scaries" we might experience. Make sure you follow us on instagram! @jlft_podcast

Join us for our 5th episode as we ask each other "Would You Rather" questions related to teaching! We'll share our reasoning, disagree with each other, all answer the same immediately, and have a lot of laughs as we share some stories. We hope you enjoy! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @jlft_podcast

Join the JLFT Crew as we have our first guest on the show! Megan is a first year Elementary Art teacher with a plethora of knowledge in art education. Art can be difficult to incorporate into the general education classroom due to the high math and reading state standards. Listen and learn with us as we discuss the impacts and benefits of having an elementary art program in schools. Teaching is hard, and Elementary is no exception. Listen as we learn from Megan about the importance of art education programs for our youngest learners in a system that doesn’t always make art a priority.  #teacherpodcast #teachers #arteducation

Teacher burn out is real... and one thing that seems to be an ongoing discussion is class size. Does class size have an impact on teachers? Does it have an impact on students? On episode 3 of Just Listen the First Time, we will discuss what we've seen throughout our teaching careers and how class size has impacted our teaching, our students, and our stress levels.  

Listen and laugh with (or at) us as we discuss the importance of school staff culture and morale. In this episode, we reflect back on why we are still teaching and how positive school culture is one of the main reasons. We share ideas that have worked for us in our school as well as what to look for in a positive school culture!

Episode 1: The Debut- "Just Listen the First Time” is an alltrue phrase that most people, especially teachers, can relate to everyday. In this podcast, you will  journey with three authentic teachers who share thought-provoking ideas, real challenges, and possible solutions within the education profession. With its light and humorous vibe, you will leave feeling validated and motivated for the month ahead.