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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
107 | Off-Task During Math? Engagement Strategies That Help Students Focus and Understand
If math time in your classroom feels scattered, off-task, or frustrating, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing simple math engagement strategies that…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
106 | Disengaged Students? How Simple Engagement Shifts Calm Behavior and Bring Content to Life
If your students feel disengaged, off-task, or restless, this episode is for you. I’m sharing how simple classroom engagement ideas can make a real difference…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
105 | The #1 Secret to Improving Student Behavior
Student behaviors is the number 1 thing teachers tell me their struggling with. So today, I want to share the #1 secret that will help. Can you guess what it…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
104 | 5 Steps to Navigate Disruptive Student Behaviors
Do you deal with extreme student behaviors? Or how about those behaviors that aren't extreme, but just constant (and annoying!) They disrupt the flow of a…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
103 | Are you really making an impact on your students?
Sometimes you might just wonder: Am I really making a difference in my classroom? Am I really making an impact on my students? Well, I'm here to set the record…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
102 | 3 Reasons You Keep Teaching - Even When Teaching is Tough
Teaching is tough. There's no doubt about it and yet... here you are coming back day after day, year after year. There's a reason. In fact, I would dare to say…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
101 | Is It You… or Your Classroom? Why Experienced Teachers Need a Reset
Teaching can feel harder than it used to — even when you love it and know you’re good at what you do. In this episode, I’m talking directly to the experienced…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
100 | Is The Classroom RESET Another Course — or the Support You’ve Been Missing?
If the idea of “another course” makes you feel tired before you even start, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what The…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
99 | You Care About Your Students—So Why Is Classroom Management Still a Struggle?
You care deeply about your students—but if classroom behavior still feels heavy, exhausting, or harder than it should be, this episode is for you. Today, we’re…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
98 | I Told My Students, “I Want You to Fail” – Here's What Happened Next
Yep—I said it to my class: “I want you to fail.” Their jaws dropped. But what happened next turned into one of the most meaningful classroom moments we've had…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
97 | How Teachers Adjust their Classrooms in January, Not Just Start Over
Teaching has seasons—and your classroom plan needs to move with them. In this episode, I’m talking about why revisiting your RESET plan is just as important as…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
96 | Encouraging Shy Students and Class Participation Without Pressure - Interview with Christine Devane
In this episode, I’m joined by Christine Devane, author of Elephant Beach, a book that follows a shy girl who slowly comes out of her shell. Together we talk…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
95 | 3 Steps to Start Fresh in 2026 and Beat Teacher Burnout
The New Year can be exciting, but walking back into school can be a mix of anticipation, overwhelm, and lack of inspiration. You’re not alone. In this episode…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
94 | The #1 Thing Failing Teachers—and What to Do about It
Can we talk about professional development for a minute? Or more specifically: assigned professional development. You know the kind—sessions chosen for you…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
93 | 8 Reflective Questions to Reignite Your Teaching Spark
Before we jump into the new year, I’m inviting you to slow down and reflect. In this episode, I’m sharing 8 powerful questions that have helped me (and other…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
92 | My December Tradition That Builds Relationships—and Improves Classroom Behavior
If you’ve ever wondered how to build real connection with your students (especially the tricky ones), or if you’ve felt like student behavior is pulling you…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
91 | Can Music Fix Classroom Behavior? 3 Ways to Use It with Purpose
Music isn’t just a mood-booster—it’s a classroom management tool, a community builder, and a creative way to support your students' emotional regulation. (And…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
90 | Who Said Student Learning Has to Be Neat? Creativity Is Supposed to Be Messy
Let’s talk about messy projects—you know, the glue-in-your-hair, paint-on-the-desk, “what is this even supposed to be?” kind of mess. It's all good... Learning…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
89 | Why Teacher Burnout Isn’t Your Fault (and What’s Actually Causing It) Interview with Erin Sponaugle
Let’s be honest—burnout is real, and it’s affecting amazing teachers like you every single day. In this episode, I sit down with Erin Sponaugle, a 23-year…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
88 | Student Behavior in December? 5 Sanity-Saving Ideas that Actually Work
December in the classroom can feel like trying to teach in the middle of a snow globe—glitter everywhere, chaos swirling, and you're just trying to make it to…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
Stop Being Student-Centered (and Rediscover the Teacher You Love to Be!)
This bonus episode is a little different—and a little bold. I’m talking about something that might go against what we’ve always been told as teachers: being…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
87 | Teachers, Take Back Your Time: 3 Steps to a Social Media Detox
I’m getting real about something most of us are dealing with (whether we admit it or not): our relationship with social media. I’m sharing my personal story of…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
86 | Take a Gratitude Break With Me in This Season of Big Feelings in the Classroom
Let’s be real—this season can feel like a whirlwind of behaviors, to-do lists, and burnt-out teacher brains. That’s why in this episode, I’m inviting you to…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
85 | Student Behaviors Got You Down? Flex Those SEL Muscles (with Lori Woodley-Langendorff)
You know those days when student behavior feels like it’s taking over your classroom—and your peace of mind? In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Lori…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
84 | Promote Empathy and Kindness in the Classroom with this Formula!
We hear a lot about building teacher-student relationships—but what about peer-to-peer? In this episode, we're diving into why helping students form meaningful…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
83 | Why ‘Just Getting Through the Year’ Isn’t the Goal (Anymore)
Raise your mug if you’ve ever said, “I just need to make it to June.” Yep—me too. But here’s the truth: just getting through the year shouldn't be the goal…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
82 | One Teacher’s Journey Back to Joy: How Doreen Learned to Enjoy Teaching Again
If you've ever felt the overwhelm of "all the things" you do as a teacher, this one's for you! In this special episode, I share parts of my conversation with…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
81 | Is Burnout the New Normal for Teachers?
We’ve all been there—grading papers during Sunday football, staying late just to stay afloat, and wondering… is this what being a “good teacher” really means?…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
80 | 3 Mistakes Teachers Make When Trying to Fix Classroom Behavior
In this episode, I’m diving into 3 mistakes teachers make when trying to “fix” classroom behavior. Maybe you’ve tried ignoring little disruptions, only to end…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
79 | 4 Must-Dos to Improve Student Behavior (Before You Burn Out)
What if improving student behavior wasn’t about sticker charts, new systems, or 30-minute SEL lessons… but about a few small but powerful shifts in how we show…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
78 | Serving Up the Same Old PD? Let’s Cook Up Something Better for Teachers
We’re serving up some truth today—because not all professional development is created equal. Some PD sessions leave you energized but unsure how to apply what…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
77 | Teacher Burnout Warning: When “Teacher Talk” Isn’t Helping—Here’s What to Do Instead
You know those hallway convos or lunchroom rants that start out as harmless venting… and somehow leave you feeling more exhausted? Yeah, me too. In this…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
76 | LIVE COACHING: Can a Substitute Teacher Really Build Connection? A Veteran CRT’s Breakthrough with Disruptive Students
Ever wonder how you're supposed to connect with students when you're only in the room for a day—or even just a class period? In this episode, I sit down with…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
75 | Is Teaching Still Worth It in 2025? A Real Talk for Tired Teachers
In this episode, I get real about the question so many of us are quietly asking: Is teaching still worth it? If you’ve found yourself living for weekends…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
74 | 3 Ways Prayer Can Help You Find Peace in Teaching
This one’s from the heart. In this episode, I’m opening up about something we don’t talk about enough as teachers—prayer. Not affirmations, not manifesting……
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
73 | 3 Ways to Stop Student Behavior Problems Before They Start
It’s easy to get swept up in setting up a beautiful classroom—name tags, motivational posters, organized bins—but none of that really solves behavior issues…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
72 | Why Teacher Relaxation Is the Secret to Better Student Behavior
What if your calm was actually your most effective behavior strategy? In this episode, we’re flipping the script on traditional behavior management and talking…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
71 | AI in the Classroom: What Teachers Need to Know (and Why It Matters Now) Interview with Kristina Peterson
This week, I’m sitting down with my very first guest—Kristina Peterson, high school English teacher and co-author of the book AI in the Writing Workshop…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
70 | Too Much Tech in Your Classroom? How to Reclaim Meaningful Engagement
Let’s talk about the tech elephant in the classroom. 🐘 We’ve got Chromebooks, smart boards, digital tools—and yet, we’re still battling student disengagement…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
69 | Not Quite Burned Out Yet ...But Not Excited Either? Every teacher needs to hear this.
Ever find yourself wondering, “I still love teaching… but this is really hard!" Maybe you're quite not burned out—but you're definitely not energized either…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
68 | Dreading Back to School? How to Recover, Reset & Still Enjoy What's Left of Summer
Is that back-to-school dread already creeping in? 😩 You're not alone—and you're definitely not doing anything wrong. In this episode, I share how you can…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
67 | Teaching Isn’t Supposed to Hurt: How to Reset Your Classroom and Beat Burnout
In this episode, I’m diving into something we need to talk about—burnout. Real burnout. The kind that leaves you drained, dreading the school day, and…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
66 | Frustrated with Student Behaviors? 3 Things That Will Actually Improve Your Classroom Climate
If behavior charts, clip systems, and pom-pom jars aren’t cutting it anymore, this episode is for you. I’m diving into why these strategies often fall short in…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
65 | 5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing Teacher Professional Development Online
Let’s be real—so much of the PD we sit through leaves us feeling… uninspired. I’ve been there too, nodding along, taking notes, and wondering if any of it will…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
64 | Teacher Summer Work That Fights Burnout: 3 Powerful Ideas
Feeling torn between rest, reflection, and planning over summer break? In this episode, I share the reality behind what will work if you want a little of each…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
63 | Is Your Calm-Down Corner Even Working? The Mistakes Teachers Make—and How to Fix Them
Ever feel like your calm-down corner is more like a timeout chair—or maybe it’s just gathering dust? In this episode, I'll share creative, teacher-tested ways…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
62 | Sick of Your Teacher To-Do List? Here’s Why You Need a DID List Instead!
Let's flip the script on that never-ending to-do list and introduce something that’ll actually fill you up—a DID List! We’re talking all about how to reflect…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
61 | Let it Out Before You Burnout! This One Teacher Relationship is the Key
Are you tired of carrying the emotional weight that teaching brings? In this episode of Enjoy Teaching Again, I share why having a trusted venting buddy isn't…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
60 | Are Scripted Lessons Killing Your Creativity? 4 Creative Activities to Bring It Back—Fast.
Feeling boxed in by scripted lessons and copy-paste curriculum? You’re not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing four simple, actually doable strategies that…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
59 | What’s an Underground Spirit Week—and Why Are Teachers Secretly Doing It?
Some teachers love it. Some teachers dread it. Spirit Week usually involves some crazy socks, wacky hair, and the occasional coveted Decades Day. But what if…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
58 | Forget the Gift! 3 Better Ways for Teachers to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
This week, we’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation in a way that's a little different. While I’m all about those lunches and door prizes (can we normalize…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
57 | From Morning Chaos to Classroom Calm - 3 Teacher-Tested Approaches
What if the secret to a calmer, more connected classroom started in the first five minutes of your day? In this episode, I share simple, teacher-tested ways to…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
56 | 3 Paperless Ideas for Earth Day That Still Hit Your Standards
In this episode, I’m sharing a few of my favorite paperless swaps you can use in your lessons to celebrate Earth Day in a meaningful, creative way—without…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
55 | Scrambling for ideas for National Poetry Month? 3 Poetry Ideas that Your Students Will Love
April is Poetry Month, and if you’re thinking “ugh, not another acrostic…” this episode is for you. I’m sharing three fresh, arts-infused poetry ideas that are…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
54 | Feeling Uninspired? How a Daffodil Reminds Us Why We Teach
Feeling burnt out? Wondering if you’ve lost your passion for teaching? In this inspiring springtime episode, I share a story rooted in daffodils: The Daffodil…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
53 | Struggling with Teacher Overwhelm? 4 Ways to Defeat Teacher Burnout
You love teaching—but by the end of the day, you’re completely drained. Sound familiar? I’ve coined a name for that: The Daily Teacher Drain and I’m naming…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
52 | Why Being a Superhero Teacher is Wrecking Your Passion for Teaching
You’ve heard it before: “Teachers are superheroes!” But let’s be honest—that cape? It’s heavy. In this episode, I talk about why the “superhero teacher” myth…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
51 | Prepping Before State Testing? Don't Skip this Essential Step!
Standardized testing is stressful—for our students and for us. But what if one of the best ways to help them succeed has nothing to do with test prep... In…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
50 | Want to Use Music in the Classroom? 6 Easy Steps to Making it a Success!
Ever wish you had a remote control for your classroom’s energy? 🎶 This episode is your first step. Inside, we’re talking about how you can use music to help…
- Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
49 | Teacher Student Relationships: A Simple Way to Build Them, Even with Little Time
There’s no denying that building relationships is super important in our classrooms. It can help with student engagement, behaviors and academic success!…