This Teacher Life

How are you currently feeling in your position in education?

Do you feel like you are supported as staff?

Do you feel like your kids are supported as students?

Sometimes all our school needs is a little social-emotional support for everybody!

But how do we do that?

In this episode I dive into some ideas that I’m using as a K-12 SEL teacher.

I’m confident they can easily be applied to your current position and it will bring positivity, purpose, and passion back to your people!

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When was the last time you were able to get your students super motivated with a paper plate?

When was the last time you increased student engagement with a reverse card from Uno?

When was the last time you handed out notecards and nobody refused to participate?

Because after listening to this week’s episode of This Teacher Life podcast, you are going to be so excited to bust out paper products!

And the best part, they are going to product student results.

In this special episode with guest, Jack Berckemyer, we unpack 3 super simple ways to engage students.

I promise you will laugh and learn in this one!

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How is behavior managed in your school?

Would you say it is more proactive or reactive?

When it comes to school culture, nothing building positive climate better than parties over punishment.

But how can we celebrate students in a way that gets kids motivated to make the right behavioral choices?

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast we tackle the word RESPECT and how that can set the tone for the whole year.

Don’t miss this simple, structured idea to create smiles from staff and students!

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Do you struggle to get kids to turn in work?

Do you wish students put forth more effort on the work they turn in?

Do you feel like students are failing and they don’t care?

If you answered YES to any (or all of those) questions then this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast is for you!

We will dive into my #1 way to get students putting for their best effort on the first try and the amazing system my school in place if kids don’t.

This idea will take you from stressed to solution focused in the matter of 30 minutes.

We dive into grades, student apathy, student organization, and academic gaps, all while staying focused on student success.

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Truth: Teachers want and need more joy in their life!

Truth: It can come in some silly and significant ways if we are strategic about it!

In the This Teacher Life season finale, we’re wrapping up with a special episode dedicated to helping educators rediscover the joy in their teaching journey on both a personal and professional level.

Join us as we dive into six simple yet powerful strategies that can transform the day-to-day experience in the classroom and beyond.

Whether you’re feeling burnt out or just looking for ways to inject a little more positivity into your routine, this episode is full of fun with special guests Jack Berckemeyer and Rachael McCoy.

It’s time to take a step back, reflect, and find the joy that’s often hidden in the hustle.

Tune in and get ready to finish the season feeling inspired and rejuvenated for the next chapter of your teaching journey!

AND… prepare your hearts to feel like you are having a conversation with your teacher BFF.

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In this raw and heartfelt episode of the This Teacher Life, we’re diving into a BIG announcement that might just surprise you.

After years of dedication to the traditional classroom, I’m packing up and walking away… or just across town — but not for the reasons you might think!

This episode explores the personal and professional shifts that led to this decision, the challenges and triumphs of education, and what’s next on the horizon.

Tune in for a candid conversation about growth, change, and the future of teaching!

Spoiler Alert: this isn’t the ending — it’s a whole new chapter!

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Special episode alert!

In this week’s powerful recording of This Teacher Life, we dive into the heart of education with practical, yet impactful strategies that can transform not only schools but the lives of students and staff alike.

We explore actionable ideas that can spark meaningful change in your school environment.

From boosting student engagement to fostering a positive school culture, this episode provides real-world solutions to the challenges educators face today.

Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or part of the school support staff, get ready to leave with the motivation and tools to make a lasting difference in the education world.

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Teachers, would you rather have more sick days or more personal days?

I’m sure you have LOTS of opinions and lots of conditional questions before you answer that controversial, difficult question.

Well, what if we could use would you rather as an awesome way to equip kids with the skills they need in the future?

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life Podcast, we’re tackling one of the most important questions educators face: how do we prepare students of all ages for success in college, careers, and life?

We dive into strategies, tips, and real-world advice for helping students develop the skills and mindset they need to thrive, no matter where they are in their educational journey.

But we’re doing it with a twist! This isn’t your typical talk about test scores and lesson plans.

Instead, we’re remixing a classic game, using it as a fun and interactive tool to spark engaging discussions about crucial life skills like: listening, compassion, empathy, reflection, and more!

From decision-making to adaptability, we’ll uncover how even the simplest games can be powerful teaching moments.

Tune in to hear how to use these creative approaches to make a lasting impact on students and help them tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s world.

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Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to show educators just how much they mean to our schools and communities.

In this week’s episode of The This Teacher Life, we share six super simple yet meaningful ideas to celebrate and honor teachers during this special week.

Whether you’re a parent, administrator, or fellow educator, you’ll find easy and thoughtful ways to spread gratitude, uplift your colleagues, and make a lasting impact.

Tune in for creative suggestions that go beyond the usual treats, and discover how small acts of appreciation can make a big difference in a teacher’s day.

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Students changing grade levels, changing teachers, and changing buildings can be hard.

That is because change is hard!

But, when we are proactive about putting plans into place change can be super exciting for kids.

If you are looking for ideas on how to level-up your upcoming orientation or strategies’ on how to make your upcoming open-house less stressful, this episode is for you.

This Teacher Life episode is packs with hacks on how to host events that decrease fear and frustrations for parents and increase smiles and successes for students.

I guarantee by the end you will be SO excited to open the doors for your next school event!

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