Ready, Set, TEACH

Are you a NEW TEACHER and want to know what it's REALLY like in the classroom?! Check out this New Teacher Testimonial with Natalie, a new teacher from Iowa.  Natalie shares her challenges, successes, and advice you don't want to miss! 

Have you ever thought about "accidentally" losing something you needed to grade (AKA throw it away) because you didn't have time to grade it?! If you've done that or have thought about it, you are NOT ALONE! This is a super FUN episode where I talk about things that ALL teachers do, but don't talk about! If you want to feel less alone, or LAUGH, this episode is for you!

Do you know there are UNWRITTEN RULES for Teachers?! You know, just some things that all teachers do, or you become THAT teacher. Well, no worries because I'm here to help you NOT become THAT teacher! In this episode, you'll hear a bunch of unwritten rules that all teachers should know! Share this episode with a teacher friend to help spread the word or message me on Instagram so we can chat about it! @missreadysetteach!

Teachers must rely on technology now more than ever, however for some reason, when we need it most, it DOESN'T WORK!! Maybe our speakers stop working...or the WIFI goes down...or the Peardeck site is undergoing random maintenance...and when this happens, we enter a quick PANIC MODE because our LESSON DEPENDS ON technology! If you can relate to this, you are NOT ALONE! In this episode, you'll be provided tangible ideas that you can put into your back pocket and whip out in the event of a TECH-MERGENCY! The ideas will keep your STUDENTS ENGAGED and SAVE YOUR CLASS period when you think it's ruined. Learned something from this episode? Share it on an IG story to help spread the word and help fellow teacher friends survive tech-mergencies! Don't forget to tag me @missreadysetteach so I can thank you for listening!

Something we don't talk about enough is how sometimes there are UNFAIR expectations & pressures put on MALE EDUCATORS just because of their GENDER. In this episode, I talk with Nicholas Amster, a male educator from Long Island, New York. Nick provides us with a male perspective of what it's like being a male educator in a female-dominated profession. At the end of this episode, you will have a better understanding of how your male colleagues may feel and how we can't assume a male colleague should act a certain way just because of his gender. Connect with Nick on Instagram @spoonfulofspanish Nick's IG shoutout: @stemeducationnerd

Do you know that you actually DON'T HAVE TO LIVE paycheck to paycheck as a teacher?! In this episode, I speak with David, AKA The Budget Teacher, who is a former teacher turned financial coach with a mission to provide teachers with the foundation to set themselves up FINANCIALLY! In this episode we discuss BUDGETING, PAYING OFF SCHOOL LOANS, school loans FORGIVENESS PROGRAMS, PENSIONS, INVESTMENT options, etc. David also created a worksheet specifically for you with 7 MONEY TIPS FOR TEACHERS! Grab the PDF here: bit.ly/budgetteachermoneytips For more financial information, CONNECT with David! Website: https://thebudgetteacher.com course page: courses.thebudgetteacher.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_budget_teacher 403b info: 403bwise.org 403bwise Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/349968819000560/

This episode starts up a conversation on CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT...DUN DUN DUNNNNN! Classroom management truly encompasses SO MUCH, however, this episode focuses on BEHAVIOR BASICS. At the end of the episode, you will learn about how to identify WHAT behavior you need to correct within your classroom, and what STRATEGIES you can use to correct that behavior. Rebecca shares information from the book Your First Year by Todd, Madeline, and Katherine Whitaker. Want an episode on a specific topic about classroom management? Slide into Rebecca's DM's on Instagram @missreadysetteach and let her know!

Do you find yourself ENJOYING this school year even within these crazy circumstances? Do you OPENLY SHARE that you are enjoying it? Do you feel like you NEED TO HIDE that you are enjoying it because so many other teachers aren't?! In this episode, I talk about my opinion on how I don't think its WRONG for teachers to be enjoying this school year regardless of the incredibly challenging circumstances we are in. I share my thoughts on this and some awesome quotes from other teachers about why they are CHOOSING to enjoy the school year as well! Can you relate to this episode? Send me a DM on IG @missreadysetteach ! Can't wait to hear from you!

What do we do when we're faced with [TEACHER] change?! & side note REAL TALK, we've been faced, and will continue facing many changes! In this solo episode, I share the advice I was given on what we can do when we're faced with changes...and HINT HINT, it has to do with acting like a tree! Are you a little confused? Listen to the episode to find out what that means!

It's time for another Ready, Set, TEACH New Teacher Testimonial where you will hear the inside scoop from an actual new teacher.  In this episode, Jennifer, a new teacher from Milwaukee, talks about the biggest differences between student teaching and the classroom, the challenges of being a new teacher, her successes, and so much more.