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Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
Do you feel like teaching just isn’t fun anymore? Does classroom management feel like you’re playing a game of whack-a-mole? Do you wish you could clone little Betsy - the only student in class who exudes joy and stays engaged while learning? Ever feel like shutting your door and going off script just so you can teach in a way that you know your students need?You’re not alone—and you’ve just found your people. (YAY!)In this podcast, you’ll find real solutions to bring joy back to teaching…
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- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
166 | Why Consequences Aren't Changing Student Behavior (And What Actually Does)
I used to think that if I just found the right consequence, my classroom would finally calm down. But in many cases that's actually backwards. In this episode…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
165 | Your Classroom Setup Matters More Than You Think: 5 Spaces That Support SEL and Belonging
I'm setting up my classroom this week — in a new, bigger space (with windows!!!) — and it's got me rethinking decisions I've made the same way for years…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
164 | Could You Be THAT Teacher? How Connection Can Change a Student’s School Experience
Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can give a student isn't another strategy, intervention, or behavior consequence. Sometimes, it's simply being the adult…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
163 | Is Teaching Still Worth It in 2026?
Have you ever found yourself typing “I quit teaching” into Google late at night? With the behavior challenges, burnout, increasing demands, and everything else…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
162 | Teacher Art Retreats Are Back!
What if your professional development actually left you feeling inspired, energized, and excited to get back to your classroom? After years of teaching through…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
161 | Classroom Set-Up for Calm and Student Belonging
We've all done it — scrolled through classroom set up pictures online and felt that mix of inspired and overwhelmed. Well, whether your classroom looks like it…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
160 | Why Classroom Rules Fail (Even When Students Know Them)
It's the first week of school, and if you're like most teachers, your rules are already created, even if it's just in your mind. You're ready to establish…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
159 | Stop Saving Creativity for Friday — It Could Be the Most Powerful Classroom Management Tool You Have
Many teachers have gotten stuck thinking creativity is something you add when there’s time. Let's flip that — because creativity can actually reduce behavioral…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
158 | Student Behavior Is the #1 Crisis in Teaching Right Now. Here's What Teachers Can Do
If you've ever wondered whether student behavior is harder now than it used to be — the data has an answer. In this episode I'm sharing two more findings from…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
157 | 2 Things Standing Between You and a Classroom That Runs Smoothly (And It's Not What You Think)
In this episode I’m naming the two things that actually stand between teachers and a classroom that runs smoothly — and neither of them is more information…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
156 | You're Losing 14.5 Days a School Year to Student Behavior. The Research Is Telling Us Something.
What if the research confirmed that you’re losing the equivalent of 14.5 school days every year — not to planning or grading, but to managing disruptive…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
155 | Does Student Behavior Steal Your Teacher Joy? A Classroom RESET Challenge Preview
The Classroom RESET Challenge starts July 21st, and in this episode I'm walking you through exactly what three days together is going to look like so that you…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
154 | No Time for One More Thing? The 5-Minute Classroom Management Fix Every Teacher Already Has Time For
If "I don't have time for one more thing" is the thought that keeps you from trying anything new in your classroom, I want you to hear this one before school…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
153 | Tired of Student Behavior Strategies That Stop Working? Here's Why It Keeps Happening (And What to Do)
If you've ever tried a new classroom behavior management strategy, watched it work for a week or two, and then felt it completely fall apart — this episode is…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
152 | The Truth About Lack of Student Effort in Your Classroom
If you've ever thought "they just aren't trying" about a student in your class, I want you to hear this one before you step foot back into school. In this…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
151 | Exhausted, Burned Out...or Is It Something More? What Every Teacher Needs to Know (with Lori Owens)
Have you ever wondered if you're just exhausted...or if it's something more? In this episode, I'm joined by PTSD expert and resilience trainer Lori Owens as we…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
150 | You Don't Need a Calmer School Year. You Need a Different Plan.
Summer is the perfect time to think about next school year—but if you're simply hoping next year will somehow be calmer, you're going to need to listen to…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
149 | 3 Summer Resets Every Teacher Needs (And the One You Might Actually Skip)
If your summers sometimes end up feeling like one big runway into next school year, this one's for you. I'm sharing three resets I actually believe in for…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
148 | What a Calm Classroom Actually Looks Like (It's Not What You've Been Sold)
What do you picture as a "calm classroom?" Silent rows of kids working quietly? Only the sound of pencils writing or fingers typing? That might happen every…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
147 | Our Students Have Changed: Attention Spans, Dopamine Hits, and What We Can Do
You know it's true... maybe you've even said it out loud: Our students have changed! Honestly, our students' brains have genuinely changed. Not because…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
146 | What Every ELA Teacher Needs to Know About Struggling Readers and Student Shutdown (with Natayle Brown)
Have you ever had a student who seemed determined to avoid reading, writing, or participating at all costs? In this episode, I sit down with literacy expert…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
145 | Stop Redirecting Your Students - It Just Doesn't Work Anymore
What if the behavior you're constantly redirecting isn't actually the problem? In this episode, I'm sharing the story of one of my students—a student who…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
144 | You Know How to Teach — But Classroom Management Sure Has Changed!
You have years of experience. You have the degree. You've put in the extra time to reach the kids who need it most. You know how to teach. So why does…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
143 | Why Teacher Exhaustion Keeps Coming Back: 3 Signs You're Missing What Actually Fixes It
You rest over the summer. You genuinely step away. And then September arrives — and within two weeks, you are right back in it...like you never left. If the…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
142 | Did the School Year Burn You Out? How Some Teachers Recover and Others Stay Exhausted
The school year is over. Summer is here! But if you're still feeling exhausted, you're not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing why summer break doesn't…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
141 | Why Teacher Friendships Matter: An Ode to My Teacher Besties
Can we just acknowledge that the end of the school year feels like one giant emotional roller coaster sometimes? In this episode, I’m sharing some personal…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
140 | Exhausted After Teaching All Year? How to Land Softly into Summer Break without the Burnout
If you’re limping your way to summer break feeling emotionally exhausted, overstimulated, and one bad email away from wanting to face plant into the couch for…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
139 | Need a Fast Engagement Win? Try this Creative "Circles" Activity
Feeling like your students are mentally checked out lately? Need a quick way to boost engagement without adding more prep to your plate? In this short episode…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
138 | Stop Fighting Spring Behavior: Why Creative Engagement Helps Students Regulate, Focus, and Learn
It's May and teachers are exhausted. Students are checked out. And by this point in the school year, it can feel like you’re managing behavior more than you’re…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
137 | What If You’re Not Burned Out from Teaching… Just Stuck?
Have you ever felt stuck in teaching—but also not quite ready to walk away from education completely? In this quick episode, I’m sharing a perspective that…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
136 | Is the Lack of Student Responsibility Driving You Crazy Too?
Ever find yourself carrying everything in your classroom? The reminders. The behavior management. The motivation. The emotional energy. The responsibility for…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
135 | Student Effort Is Low… And It’s Burning Teachers Out
What’s draining your energy the most right now? For so many teachers, it’s not just behavior—it’s the lack of effort. The constant reminders. The students who…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
134 | How I Made a Connection with the Toughest Kid in 7th Grade
Some students are hard to reach. And if you’ve been teaching long enough, you know exactly the kind of student I’m talking about—the one who seems completely…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
133 | From Burnout to Breakthrough: How One High School Teacher Transformed Her Classroom (INTERVIEW)
What happens when a teacher goes from feeling completely burnt out… to experiencing a true classroom transformation? In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
132 | It Felt Like Me vs Them: Why the Behavior Feels So Hard
Have you ever had a class that just felt… so hard?! In this episode, I’m sharing a real story from my own classroom about a group of students that challenged…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
131 | Still Playing Referee? 2 Mistakes That Keep You Stuck in Behavior Mode
If you feel like you’re constantly managing behavior instead of actually teaching… this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: most teachers aren’t…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
130 | Drowning in Student Behavior? What If That’s Not the Real Problem?
Ever have one of those days where nothing works… and you’re left wondering what just happened? Today, I’m sharing a real classroom experience and the shift…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
129 | 3 Signs Your Classroom Feels Off (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)
If you've been feeling like you’re managing behavior more than you’re actually teaching, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down what’s really going on when…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
128 | How I Turned a Student from Total Apathy to Totally Engaged
Have you ever had a student who seemed completely checked out? You know the kind… Head down on the desk. Avoiding work. Finding every possible way to not…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
127 | No Classroom Support? What Every Overwhelmed Teacher Needs to Hear
If you're feeling unsupported in your classroom, you’re not imagining it—and you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, I’m digging into what so many…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
126 | Feel Behind on Curriculum Pacing? You just may need to hear this.
Ever feel like you’re constantly behind on your curriculum pacing guide . . . no matter how hard you try to keep up? I’m sharing a truth that many caring…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
125 | 3 Ways to Support Your Students Without Cramming Before State Testing
Are you feeling the pressure to cram in every last bit of content before testing… while also trying to keep your students calm, focused, and ready? Or maybe…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
124 | Struggling with Teacher Autonomy? How to Stay Creative in the Classroom Even with a Scripted Curriculum
Ever feel like your creativity has to take a backseat to your curriculum? In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation I had with Erin Sponaugle on her podcast…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
123 | Struggling with Teacher Burnout? How to Take Back Control When the Pressure Is On
With high stakes testing, parent conferences, observations, curriculum demands and spring student behavior, this time of year can feel like a LOT… and let’s be…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
122 | She Almost Didn’t Show Up… But the Students Gave Her a Reason to Stay
In this short episode, I share a real classroom story—one that reminded me (and will remind you, too) that even on the days we don’t feel like showing up…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
Giveaway! This Teacher Got Clarity in 30 Minutes—Now It’s Your Turn
What could 30 minutes of real support do for you? For one teacher, she was able to walk away feeling lighter, clearer, and ready to move forward with…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
121 | 3 Ways to Feel Less Like a Referee and More Like a Teacher
Do you ever feel like you’re spending more time managing behavior than actually teaching? Like you’re constantly redirecting, correcting, and putting out…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
120 | Why Student Apathy Isn’t Always Laziness: The Story of One Student Who Proved Me Wrong
Have you ever looked at a student and thought, “They just don’t care”? In this episode, I share a story about a student in my math class who seemed completely…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
119 | Student Apathy Is Getting Worse (What Teachers Can Do)
Have you been feeling the weight of student apathy in your classroom lately? You know the signs… Students who won’t start their work. Students who complain…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
118 | Tired, Isolated, and Feel Unsupported? Let's Rediscover Your Teacher Joy
Teacher are tired, but that doesn't mean you don't care. Teachers are frustrated, but that doesn't mean you want to give up. Over and over again, I hear that…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
117 | Why Does My Classroom Feel Out of Control Every Week? A Mini-Reset to Calm the Storm
Does your classroom feel out of control… again? If it feels like student behaviors keep resurfacing week after week, you’re not imagining it—and you’re…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
116 | Miss Thematic Teaching? How Connected Learning Naturally Improves Student Behavior
Do you remember when classrooms had themes? When units of study connected — the bulletin boards, the writing, the projects — and students were completely…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
115 | No Time for Play in the Classroom? 3 Simple Ways to Boost Engagement and Improve Student Behavior
Are your students spending more time on devices than at recess? Are you seeing more conflict, more frustration, and more behavior issues — and wondering what’s…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
114 | Want a Calm, Engaged Classroom? Start With Your Creative Spark
What does a simple piece of cardboard have to do with student engagement? In this episode, I’m sharing a small classroom story that turned into a big reminder…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
113 | Sick of Bracing for Classroom Battles? Pray This Before Burnout Wins
Before you walk into your classroom today, what if you paused for just three minutes...and prayed? In this episode, I’m sharing a simple 3-minute prayer…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
112 | 3 Test Prep Mistakes Teachers Should Avoid for a Calmer Classroom
Testing week can feel like a tidal wave of pressure — for our students and for us. If you’ve ever found yourself pushing harder, printing one more practice…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
111 | Struggling with Off-Task Behavior? Why Practice Matters More Than Constant Reminders
A number of years ago, I had a fourth grader who could not stay focused during independent math work. She wasn’t defiant. She wasn’t lazy. She just didn’t know…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
110 | Testing Season Stress? How to Regulate Your Classroom Nervous System Before Test Day
Testing season has a way of turning even the calmest classroom upside down. That's why today, I’m talking about the nervous system and how much it applies to…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
109 | Teaching Kindness but Still Seeing Rude Behavior? Here’s What’s Missing
Have you ever taught a kindness lesson only to see the same rude behavior show up days later? Ya... me too! In this episode, I talk about why kindness…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
108 | For Teachers Who Dread Partner Work: Let’s Talk Student Relationships
Do you tense up every time it’s time for partner work or group work? The hurt feelings, the drama, the behavior issues—it can make even the best lesson feel…