Reduce Teacher Overwhelm with this Simple Trick: Applying Manufacturing Methods

Reduce Teacher Overwhelm with this Simple Trick: Applying Manufacturing Methods

TUNE IN: APPLE PODCASTS | STITCHER | SPOTIFY Whether you’ve already started school or you are about to start school, feelings of overwhelm are very real. Especially in the early months. In this blog post, we will discuss two strategies that come from the manufacturing industry that can help you reduce teacher overwhelm and ensure a successful and manageable classroom…

Motivate Students for Skills Tests: Insights from an Experienced CTE Teacher

Motivate Students for Skills Tests: Insights from an Experienced CTE Teacher

TUNE IN: APPLE PODCASTS | STITCHER | SPOTIFY In today’s blog post, we’ll be addressing a question from Stacy, a dedicated educator from Utah. Stacy, an experienced CTE teacher, is seeking advice on how to get her students to take skills tests seriously. In Utah, standardized tests play a role in funding for CTE courses. So, it’s crucial to find…

Student Empowerment: One Easy Strategy to Conquer Classroom Management
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Student Empowerment: One Easy Strategy to Conquer Classroom Management

TUNE IN: APPLE PODCASTS | STITCHER | SPOTIFY As an educator and teacher coach, I am always learning new strategies to help with classroom management. It’s a bonus when that strategy can also be used to level up my parenting skills. This week I attended a district-sponsored professional development. One of our conversations reminded me of my favorite classroom management…

What to Buy to Conquer the Chaos and Find Small Equipment Bliss
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What to Buy to Conquer the Chaos and Find Small Equipment Bliss

TUNE IN: APPLE PODCASTS | STITCHER | SPOTIFY When I first started teaching, I found myself in a similar situation as Ryan, a physics and engineering teacher. I had inherited a stockroom filled with a mishmash of untouched items from the previous teacher’s 15-year tenure. It felt like I had stumbled upon a drafting museum! (Pretty sure the previous teacher…

Top 10 Tips for Teachers: Lessons Learned from Using an LMS for Over a Decade
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Top 10 Tips for Teachers: Lessons Learned from Using an LMS for Over a Decade

TUNE IN: APPLE PODCASTS | STITCHER | SPOTIFY Are you using an LMS or considering using one, but feeling overwhelmed by all the possibilities? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! As a secondary teacher who has been using an LMS for over a decade, I have learned some valuable lessons that I want to share with you. Whether you’re diving…

The Unexpected Challenges of Being a Teacher Mom and How to Overcome Them
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The Unexpected Challenges of Being a Teacher Mom and How to Overcome Them

TUNE IN: APPLE PODCASTS | STITCHER | SPOTIFY As a teacher and a mom, I know firsthand the struggles that come with balancing a career and raising children. It’s a challenge that requires constant effort, juggling priorities, and making tough decisions. But in my experience, it’s also a rewarding journey. In this post, I want to talk about three unexpected…