Secondary Teacher Podcast

Apr 30 2024

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This show will deliver strategies for multiple prep middle school and high school teachers about how to manage time, plan, and thrive as a secondary teacher. If you are looking for strategies and support from a former multiple prep career and technical education teacher, former administrator, and current instructional coach, you are in the right place. This show will provide answers to questions like: How do I manage the workload of teaching multiple preps? How do I plan for multiple preps? How do I keep up to date with best practices while juggling multiple preps?

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Ep 204: Engaging Secondary Students: Low-Prep Ideas to Keep Them Active Until Year-End

Apr 30 2024 9 mins

Hey there secondary teachers! Feeling the pressure as the school year wraps up? I get it. But what if I told you there are ways to keep your students engaged without piling on the prep? In this episode, I'm sharing three low-to-no-prep ideas that kept my secondary students engaged right up until the last day of school. From playing with toys and games to reading aloud, I've got you

Ep 203: Practical Strategies for Secondary Teachers to Prepare for Summer and the Next Year

Apr 23 2024 11 mins

Hey there, multiple prep teachers! Get ready to wrap up the school year and prepare for summer with my practical strategies. Join me as I share tips on delegating tasks to students, reflecting on the past school year, and getting your curriculum maps in place. Let's set you up for success in the next academic turn so that you can thrive and enjoy your well-deserved break. Tune in n

Ep 202: Navigating End-of-Year Stress: Teacher Self-Care and Planning Ahead

Apr 16 2024 9 mins

I know how overwhelming it can be to juggle multiple preps as a middle or high school teacher, especially when it comes to balancing work and self-care. In this episode, I'm sharing some practical strategies to help you finish the school year strong and gear up for the next one. From utilizing downtime in class for reflection and planning to setting and maintaining boundaries with

Ep 201: Leveraging AI for Curriculum Mapping

Apr 09 2024 12 mins

Ready to revolutionize your curriculum planning game with some AI magic? I've been in the teaching trenches for over 15 years, and let me tell you, I've cracked the code on leveraging AI for curriculum mapping. In this episode, I'm spilling all the secrets on how AI can translate EduSpeak, pinpoint student knowledge gaps, and align content with curriculum objectives, all while savi

Ep 200: Avoiding Common Mistakes in Teaching A New Course

Apr 02 2024 9 mins

Teaching multiple preps can be overwhelming, but after 10 years in the classroom, I've learned from my mistakes and adapted to the workload. Every year, adding a new prep seemed daunting, but now I've come up with strategies to thrive rather than merely survive. In this episode, I'll share the biggest mistakes I made—diving in without a plan, not understanding the curriculum, and

Ep 199: Spring Into Engagement: How to Conquer Spring Fever in Your Classroom

Mar 26 2024 10 mins

Feeling the spring fever in your classroom? Let's navigate through the challenges together in this week's episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast. With the warm weather and longer days, it's easy for our students and ourselves to get distracted, impacting our study habits and classroom engagement. But fear not! I share my top strategies for combatting spring fever, including hands

Ep 198: Quick Ways to Tidy Up Classroom Spaces: Spring Cleaning Tips

Mar 19 2024 11 mins

Hey there, fellow middle and high school teachers! Are you feeling the chaos and clutter in your classrooms, making it hard to stay organized and focused? Join me on this week's episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, where I'll share quick and practical tips for tidying up your classroom space. As a 10-year engineering teacher, I understand the struggle of juggling multiple prep

Ep 197: Maximizing Prep Time: Refreshing Lesson Plans Now

Mar 12 2024 9 mins

Feeling overwhelmed trying to keep up with everything as a secondary teacher with multiple preps? I hear you! I’ve been there, and in this week's episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I'm dishing out tips on maximizing prep time by refreshing your best lesson plans and rinse/repeating them to tackle the endless demands of March. Get ready to streamline your lesson planning pr

Ep 196: Simple Digital File Organization Hacks to Save Secondary Teachers Time

Mar 05 2024 9 mins

Hey there, secondary teachers! Tired of wasting time searching for digital teaching materials and resources? Join me on this week's episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast as we dive into simple and effective digital file organization hacks that will save you time and reduce overwhelm. I'll share easy-to-implement strategies for naming and organizing your files, utilizing the powe

Ep 195: Harmonizing Assessment and Wellness: Practical Self-Care for Teachers

Feb 27 2024 9 mins

Hey there, fellow secondary teachers! Are you feeling overwhelmed by grading and struggling to find time for self-care? In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I chat with practical self-care strategies for assessment and wellness. We'll discuss setting boundaries for due dates, grading along the way to save time, and setting limits on taking work home. I'll also share so