🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

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About the Session:

Want to make SEL feel less like “one more thing”? Abby Moehringer shares three low-lift ways to weave social-emotional learning into your everyday routines—without overhauling your schedule. From how you greet students to how you wrap up the day, these simple shifts build connection, reduce chaos, and support every learner. Plus, she’s got a free summit invite you won’t want to miss. 🎧🧠💛

Links/Resources:

• Free Ultimate SPED Conference: https://mrsmoesmodifications.mykajabi.com/the-ultimate-sped-summit

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

Not sure how to best support your ELL students? Beth Vaucher breaks it down with five powerful (and doable) strategies that make a big difference—no matter what subject you teach. From word walls to worldviews, she’ll help you create a classroom where every learner feels seen, supported, and challenged. 🗣️🌍

Links/Resources:

• Free Go-To Guide: https://www.inspiringyounglearners.com/guide/
• www.instagram.com/equippingells
• www.equippingells.com

Meet Beth:

As an ESL certified homeroom teacher, Beth has taught in a low-income public school in Chicago and a private IB school in Panama. With years of experience and an M.Ed in ESL and Curriculum and Instruction, she pours her knowledge into every resource she creates. Her personal experience as a second-language learner living abroad helps her develop materials that make students feel welcomed and safe as they learn a new language.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

Want to bring real-world money smarts into your classroom? Cassi Noack shares how a classroom economy system can build confidence, responsibility, and serious life skills—all while keeping things fun. From class jobs to Market Day magic, her ideas turn financial literacy into something your students will never forget. 💰📚🛍️

Links/Resources:

• Financial Literacy Resources: http://bit.ly/summertalk25
• www.MIBunlimited.com
• Instagram: @mindsinbloom.tpt

Meet Cassi:

Cassi Noack is an upper elementary teacher turned resource creator and co-owner of Minds in Bloom. She’s passionate about helping teachers save time and spark student engagement through practical, low-prep strategies, especially when they also teach real-world skills. Cassi now supports educators around the world with ready-to-use resources and teacher trainings.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

What if 15 minutes each morning could transform your classroom? Mikey Sivert shares his four-quadrant morning meeting structure that builds connection, boosts SEL, and cuts down on classroom chaos. With real results (and real stories), he shows how starting with heart leads to stronger learning. ☀️🗣️💬

Links/Resources:

• Free Morning Meeting Quadrant Guide: https://mikeydteach.com/morningmeetingtst
• https://www.instagram.com/mikeydteach
• https://www.mikeydteach.com
• https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/mikey-d-teach-selebration-learning

Meet Mikey:

Mikey Sivert is a coffee-fueled 5th Grade Math & Science teacher in Ohio. He has been teaching Upper Elementary grades for 19 years. His passion revolves around Social-Emotional Learning, and he works to make SEL accessible to teachers. He creates lesson plans and resources for the upper elementary classroom with a trauma-informed lens. He also plans and delivers professional development to educators in both SEL and Trauma-Informed Care. Mikey lives in Cleveland, Ohio with his amazing dog, Callahan. He’s an avid reader and is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

Want your number talks to run smoother (and go deeper)? Catherine Reed shares the secret sauce: carpet routines that set the stage for focused thinking and rich math talk. With just a few intentional habits, you’ll go from desk chaos to math magic—no extra prep required. 🧮🪑✨

Links/Resources:

• 10 Free Number Talk Samples: https://brownbagteacher.com/numbertalks/
• Launching Number Talks (10 Day Step-by-Step Guide): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Talks-the-First-10-Days-Back-to-School-Guide-for-Building-Number-Sense-13613216
• Blog: https://brownbagteacher.com/
• Instagram: instagram.com/brownbagteacher
• Facebook: facebook.com/brownbagteacher/
• TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/catherine-reed-the-brown-bag-teacher

Meet Catherine:

Catherine Reed is the educator behind The Brown Bag Teacher, where she shares practical, high-quality instructional resources for K–2 classrooms. With over a decade of experience as a classroom teacher and curriculum designer, Catherine specializes in building classroom routines that foster independence, academic confidence, and joyful learning. She is known for her clear, intentional approach to teaching and her passion for supporting educators with tools that actually work.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

Every student brings a story—and LaNesha Tabb shows you how to make space for it. She shares simple, powerful ways to celebrate student culture and build a classroom where every child feels seen, valued, and connected. Spoiler: it starts with listening. 🧡🌍📸

Links/Resources:

• All About Me Culture Bags: https://creative-hustler-4234.kit.com/db48221312
• Culture Computer + eBook: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Culture-Computer-eBook-8199265
• Instagram: @laneshatabb
• Website: www.reimaginewriting.com www.laneshatabb.com
• Teachers Pay Teachers: LaNesha Tabb on TPT
• Alpert Site: www.helloalpert.com
• Social Studies Website: www.tabbandobrien.com

Meet LaNesha:

LaNesha Tabb is an educator, author, and curriculum creator with nearly two decades of classroom experience. She is the founder of Reimagine Writing, a research-based framework that helps teachers build confident, independent student writers. Known for her engaging resources and creative approach to literacy, LaNesha also writes children’s books and leads professional development for schools across the country. Her work empowers educators to transform writing instruction and inspire a love of learning in every classroom.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

Teaching in a departmentalized setup? Adrian’s got the playbook. She shares how to build strong student relationships and smooth systems—so transitions run like clockwork and co-teaching feels more like co-leading. From hallway arrows to shared expectations, her tips are practical, proactive, and full of heart. 🏫💬📚

Links/Resources:

• Departmentalizing 101 (Free PDF): https://fromheidiandemily.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/Adrienne+Wiggins+Departmentalizing+101.pdf
• Morning Meeting Community Builder Slides: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Morning-Meeting-Community-Builder-Slides-AUGUST-5815867
• TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/adrienne-wiggins
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrienne_teaches

Meet Adrienne:

Adrienne has been teaching third grade in Virginia since 2011 and has been an online teacher-creator for just as long. Her passion is teaching reading and half her time in the classroom has been spent departmentalized, teaching reading 2-3 times a day. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Virginia.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

Supporting students with special needs starts with smart, simple systems—and a whole lot of heart. Lisa Holliday shares five powerful strategies to build independence, lower anxiety, and create a calm, supportive classroom where every learner can thrive. 💛📋

Links/Resources:

• Four FREE Errorless Task Boxes: https://courses.chalkboardsuperhero.com/4-free-task-boxes-1
• Teach, Task Box, Inspire Membership: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/teach-task-box-inspire-subscription/
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/chalkboard_superhero
• Podcast: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/podcast/

Meet Lisa:

Lisa Holladay is the creator of Chalkboard Superhero and a dedicated special education teacher with a passion for supporting students with autism. With over a decade of experience—from elementary self-contained classrooms to her role in a high school intensive autism program—Lisa brings both expertise and heart to her work. As a mom of three, including a son with Down syndrome, she’s deeply committed to creating inclusive, engaging, and purposeful resources that respect every student’s time and potential.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

Dreaming of a classroom that runs itself (mostly)? Angela Watson shares how to build student ownership with smart systems, meaningful jobs, and routines that actually stick. It’s all about shifting responsibility without losing structure—so you can teach more and micromanage less. 🎧🛠️🧠

Links/Resources:

• 40 Hour Workweek Full Year: https://courses.truthforteachers.com/courses/40-hour-teacher-workweek-full-year-2025
• https://truthforteachers.com
• https://truthforteachers.com/podcast/
• https://www.instagram.com/angela.watson
• https://www.facebook.com/TruthForTeachers
• https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/angela-watson

Meet Angela:

Angela Watson is a productivity and mindset specialist, author, and speaker for educators. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and has a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction, along with eleven years of classroom teaching experience and over fifteen years of experience as an instructional coach.

Angela is best known for the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek program, which has supported nearly 60,000 teachers, coaches, and administrators in maximizing their contractual time so they’re not working endlessly on nights and weekends.

She’s also maintained the website now known as TruthforTeachers.com for over 20 years, offering articles, books, courses, curriculum, and professional development services. Her Truth for Teachers podcast has over 9 million downloads and offers free biweekly encouragement to make teaching more effective, efficient, and enjoyable.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

Before the rules and routines, there’s something more powerful: the vibe. Queen Mosby shares how to craft a first-day experience that makes students feel safe, seen, and genuinely excited to be in your room. With small gestures and big heart, you’ll set the tone for a year they’ll never forget. 💛🎒✨

Links/Resources:

• https://www.instagram.com/culturequeenmosby/
• https://www.culturequeenmosby.com

Meet Chrissandra:

Chrissandra Mosby, affectionately known as Culture Queen, is a nationally recognized educator, speaker, and consultant with a mission to transform school culture through connection, creativity, and community. With over a decade of experience serving as a Director of School Culture and Assistant Principal in New York, she has established herself as a trusted voice in school climate, restorative practices, and culturally responsive education.

Widely referred to as a “student whisperer,” Culture Queen is celebrated for her unique ability to build authentic relationships that cultivate belonging, joy, and academic success. Her work bridges the gap between educators and students, helping schools become environments where every child feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Through her consulting brand, Culture Queen Mosby, she offers transformative workshops and keynote sessions on topics such as relationship-building, equity, restorative justice, and culturally affirming practices. Her approach is grounded in love, light, and the unwavering belief that every classroom can be a space of healing and hope. Whether she’s leading a professional development session or offering her signature greeting, “Hey y’all hey!”, Culture Queen brings warmth, wisdom, and a deep commitment to helping educators reignite their purpose and passion.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.