Finding balance between teaching life and home life can feel impossible!

But what if one small shift could make it easier and more satisfying?

In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life, we uncover one powerful idea that helps teachers in their personal life so they can be their best in professional life!

If you’ve been searching for a realistic way to balance teaching with family, friends, fun, and all the essential pillars of life, you are going to love this episode!

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Sometimes the best lessons are the ones that are the easiest…. and just a little corny.

In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life, we dive into one classroom activity that is a powerful way to engage students, spark meaningful conversations, and create lasting connections.

The best part?

It’s simple to try, doesn’t take any prep, and I promise it’s NOT “cornfusing” to implement.

Get ready to bring some smiles and big learning moments to your classroom with this delightfully effective idea, perfect for morning meeting, advisory, homeroom, or SEL time.

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If you use file folders, worksheets, competitions, or quieting techniques in your classroom, this episode is for you!

And spoiler alert…. none of those are bad things!

But the dialogue in this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast will get you thinking differently about each of them.

Here we dive into the 4 things every teacher should promise not to do—but let’s be real, we probably do them.

This silly episode has special guests Jack Berckemeyer and Rachael McCoy to explore those unspoken habits, practices, and behaviors that sneak into our classrooms, despite our best intentions.

Tune in for a candid conversation, insightful advice, and a little laughter as we unpack the everyday realities of teaching.

Don’t miss out—this episode might just challenge the way you approach your classroom this year!

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Is your school culture feeling a little…blah?

Is your school culture awesome and you are wanting to level it up even more?

In this episode of This Teacher Life, we’re diving into a simple but powerful idea that’s bringing joy, surprise, and connection back to school staffs everywhere: Secret Pals!

Learn how this easy-to-implement tradition can boost morale, strengthen team bonds, and make your campus a place teachers want to come to every day.

We’ll break down how it works, share fun examples, and give you tips to get it started at your own school—without adding more stress to your plate.

If you’re ready to sprinkle a little magic into your staff culture, this one’s for you!

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Ready to flip the script on school stress by remixing a VERY common thing that happens with students?

In this week’s energizing episode of the This Teacher Life, we’re diving into three powerful “F-words” that every classroom and campus should embrace this year.

Don’t worry — they’re all school appropriate  — but they pack a serious punch when it comes to boosting fun, friends, and funds in your school!

Whether you’re a teacher, admin, or school support staff, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to increase fun, reduce frustration, and foster an environment where everybody wins!

Tune in for:

The 3 F-words that can change your school year (for real)

How to implement them in any grade level

Simple mindset shifts that make school routines more sustainable and satisfying

Grab your coffee, press play, and let’s make this school year your best one yet.

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Let’s be real teachers—there’s a huge difference between a worksheet and a “worksh*t”.

One of those is about authentic learning, amazing feedback, and active engagement.

The other is about busy work, creating frustration, and a time vampire.

The good news is… worksheets CAN be an amazing thing IF we use them correctly.

In this episode, we’re cutting through the clutter and breaking down five simple yet strategic ways to evaluate the paper (or digital!) tasks you’re handing out.

Whether you teach elementary or high school, you’ll walk away with practical tips, reflective questions, and a fresh lens for designing or choosing activities that actually move the learning forward.

Spoiler alert: the information in this episode will actually save you SO much teacher time too!

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Teaching is tough—but it doesn’t have to feel impossible!

If you are ready to kick off the school year with less stress and more joy- I’ve for 6 ideas for you.

These aren’t overwhelming, complicated strategies—just small shifts that bring big results in your classroom and for your own happiness as an educator.

From boosting student engagement, to setting boundaries that protect your energy, to creating classroom moments that actually feel fun again—you’ll walk away with ideas you can try immediately.

If you’re ready to make this year not just manageable, but meaningful, this episode is your guide.

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Welcome back to a brand-new season!

We’re kicking things off with a powerful, practical strategy to boost student engagement, motivation, and classroom culture—all with a little help from the iconic game of Plinko.

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life, you’ll learn how to turn a simple competition into a classroom climate game-changer.

Discover step-by-step ideas for implementing a custom Plinko board in your teaching routine, tips for aligning it with academic and behavior goals, and creative ways to make it fun, fair, and effective for all grade levels.

Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting out, this episode will give you everything you need to spark joy and build connection from day one.

Get ready to bring the excitement—and results—of game shows into your classroom!

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Really dumb ideas can be SO dynamic!

But why share “dumb” ideas?

Because SPOILER ALERT… they work!

I think ideas that take no prep, require no lesson plan, and cost nothing are exactly the kind of thing we are looking for this school year.

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast I explain a super simple strategy that kids have declared as the GOAT- Greatest of All Time.

And you can use this in ANY subject area, remix it in so many fun ways, and it takes literally no time to implement.

Curious what it is? Take a listen and I promise you won’t regret it!

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How are you currently handling the stress, emotions, and frustrations of education?

How are you currently handling the celebrations, smiles, and successes of education?

And maybe the biggest, best question yet, how can we balance those two sets of very different emotions?

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast we dive into 2 unpopular teacher opinions about teaching being “easy” and what “good teaching” really looks like.

The ideas packed in here about routines, results, and ruts are really going to blow your mind and shed some light on the simplicity of schools and how we can have our best year yet.

This is a don’t miss episode for sure!

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