Check out this bonus answer where Khristen answer's the following questions:

• When you're laying out a course, do you have a single spreadsheet and then link your slides, assignment, etc. all for each day?
• I have three new classes with no curriculum, where should I start?
• I have a coworker that constantly comes to my classroom through my back door just to chat. How do I get them to stop?
• Do you have a digital tool or platform that you use for bell ringers?
• What are your suggestions for reducing time spent giving kids feedback on projects, and/or smoothing the whole process?
• What is your late work policy?
• I'm a first-year teacher and I'm hoping to build the STEM program at my high school. How did you start out and what did you struggle with?

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

Are you a multiple prep teacher feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list?

In this episode of the Secondary Teacher Podcast, we discuss five strategies for staying on top of your to-do list and how they apply to the secondary teacher world.

We discuss time blocking, prioritizing, and other strategies to help you not only survive but thrive as a multiple prep teacher. Listen now to reduce overwhelm and prioritize important relationships in your life.

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

Are you feeling overwhelmed as a multiple prep teacher? Do you struggle to balance your workload with your personal and professional relationships?

Look no further! In this episode of the Secondary Teacher Podcast, we share the 4S approach, a modified version of the industry's 5S with lean manufacturing, to help you build systems for success and reduce overwhelm. Listen now to learn how to set boundaries, create plans, and simplify your workload as a multiple prep teacher. Don't miss out on this game-changing strategy!

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

Are you a secondary teacher juggling multiple preps? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to balance being an effective teacher and prioritizing important relationships?

In this podcast episode, I reveal the four mistakes I made as a multiple prep teacher and how you can avoid making them too. From planning and decision-making to finding the right teaching strategies, I share my experiences and provide tips to help you not only survive, but thrive as a multiple prep teacher.

Don't miss out on these valuable insights and strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve your teaching. Tune in now!

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

How to manage teaching multiple preps is not taught in school--or anywhere else. While there is some trial and error, it is possible to get started by asking yourself 3 key questions.

Whether you are a beginning teacher or a veteran with an added prep, this episode will get you moving in the direction of becoming a successful multiple prep teachers.

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

It's safe to say that in education we are always learning, but I've learned a lot about my life/goals, and mind this past year as I've been on the journey to support myself and you, my teacher friend.   Check out this episode to hear what I learned and how you can apply some of these principles to your own life and teaching career.   Download my FREE course planning cheat sheet:

https://khristenmassic.com/semester Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

New name, but same-ish content. 

The Secondary Teacher Podcast will be for middle and high school teachers juggling multiple preps to get the strategies to reduce the overwhelm so you don't have to choose between being an effective teacher and prioritizing important relationships.

Every week, we will discuss strategies, systems, and time-saving tips to help you not only survive, but thrive as a multiple prep teacher.

Download my FREE course planning cheat sheet: https://khristenmassic.com/semester

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective