If you’ve been wondering where your “new year, new you” pep talk was, well you’re getting it in this episode!... more

Happy New Year, teacher friends! Can you believe we’re kicking off the FOURTH year of this podcast? Let’s celebrate with... more

As we wrap up 2024, it’s only fitting to revisit the most popular episode of the year! Both new and... more

We all love discovering ways to simplify our lives and make managing our classrooms easier. We’re constantly on the hunt... more

Teachers everywhere are feeling the weight of their students’ lack of motivation, and it’s no surprise this topic has resonated... more

We all have unique experiences, but one thing teachers all seem to share is the overwhelming challenge of grading. When... more

It’s crazy to think that we’re nearing the end of 2024! We’ve covered so many topics this year, so I... more

In teaching, there are a lot of balancing acts, but none come close to preparing your students for success while... more

I don’t know about you, but I love growing and learning, especially when it has anything to do with teaching... more

Let’s talk about something that is all too familiar for teachers: navigating micromanagement from school administrators or districts. I’ve encountered... more

Over the past several years, one of the biggest complaints I’ve heard from teachers is the student apathy that exists... more

If you’ve been around long enough, you know just how quickly technology changes and advances. But one of the most... more

Even though you may love the science discipline you teach, that doesn’t mean that you’re excited to teach every topic,... more

There are many elements of teaching that are unpredictable and out of your control, which can make it difficult to... more

I love celebrating podcast milestones with my listeners so much that I couldn’t celebrate with just one episode! Last week,... more

Wow, y’all, I can’t believe I’m at episode 150! I’m always amazed at all we cover on the podcast, so... more

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been discussing how to cover all of your content in so little time. And... more

I know it's early in the school year, but at some point this year, you're going to ask yourself, "How... more

I don't have to tell you all how much is on your plates and everything you have to deal with... more

I remember being a new teacher and feeling nervous and panicked every time an administrator came into my room for... more

I always tailor my podcast episodes towards topics that I know my listeners need, ask for, and would find helpful... more

In the past, I’ve always chosen a word of the year to help guide what I want for myself, my... more

Whether you’ve been in school mode for a while or are still enjoying your summer, I always try to spend... more

I’ve talked many times about my experience teaching AP science courses before, and I even did an entire series talking... more

It’s hard to believe that the start of another school year is just around the corner, which means that planning... more

With the school year quickly approaching, many teachers are getting their jobs and starting to figure out what science courses... more

These days, I'm all about doing things now that serve my future self. In last week's episode, I shared five... more

I frequently think about how much the principles I've learned from running a business (and parenting) have changed my perspective... more

As teachers, we know how hard it is to manage and balance our work and personal lives. But when you... more

When I was a classroom teacher without any kids, I had no idea of the correlation or commonality that being... more

If you’ve been listening each week, you know that this month, I’ve been doing a special series where I’ve reflected... more

As you all know, my outlook and perspective on life are usually black and white. Especially when it came to... more

If you openly ask your students, What’s something I say often? You might be surprised by their answers or know... more

I love taking the time to reflect both professionally and personally because it helps me grow as a teacher and... more

With the end of the school year quickly approaching, your mind is on summer, relaxing, and taking a break from... more

Something that I remember so vividly is my first year teaching. I was bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and couldn’t wait to have... more

As a former secondary science teacher, I know how hard y’all work and plan to create meaningful lessons and activities... more

A group of people who are educators who don’t always get a lot of credit but also put in a... more

We’ve made it to our final episode in our AP science teacher interview series, and I’ve saved the best for... more

I’ve had so much fun and really enjoyed listening to my guest science teachers during my AP science teacher interview... more

As we move forward with focusing on the different AP science classes, this week, we’re focusing on AP Biology. This... more

It’s the beginning of April, and with the spring air around us, it reminds me of something fresh and new,... more

As educators, we decided to make this our career because we love to help people and care about students and... more

In last week’s episode, I asked you to examine your current job situation to see if there were more things... more

It’s no secret that teachers are constantly overwhelmed and stressed and often don’t feel appreciated for their work. Especially during... more

Everyone is trying to achieve a work-life balance, but for teachers, that simple concept is actually very complicated. One of... more

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again - the reason I do this podcast is for you! I... more

If you’ve been in education long enough, you know that new acronyms and ideas are constantly being tossed out there.... more

We’ve all had someone who isn’t trained in our subject area be a substitute in our class before, but only... more

No matter what subject or grade you teach or how long you’ve been teaching, you have been behind schedule at... more

If you’re a beginning teacher or teaching a new prep for the first time, everyone’s advice is always to fake... more

Have you ever made a mistake in your classroom? Or handled a situation differently that caused more problems or regretted... more

If you are anything like I was in the classroom, this time of year is when I often felt the... more

With the demands of teaching, we often come home with no energy but are faced with the demands of our... more

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you were able to unplug over this winter break and recharge so you can... more

It’s officially the last week of 2023, so I wanted to end the year with the most listened to episode... more

As I mentioned last week, I’m taking the last weeks of December to replay my top three episodes of the... more

Happy December, y’all! The one word that describes my life right now, which might describe yours as well, is frantic.... more

You all know that I want to bring you as much information and perspectives on a topic as possible. With... more

I love talking about science content, curriculum, engaging activities, and practical strategies you can implement in your own classroom. But... more

As science teachers, or teachers in general, we tend to have the mindset of doing things in our classroom the... more

After we teach a unit, what typically comes immediately after are summative assessments, and there are a lot of different... more

If you ask any student what they didn’t like about school, I bet assessments would be toward the top of... more

All month long, I’ve been diving into the most difficult topics to teach in each of the science disciplines, and... more

When I decided to do this series, I knew exactly what I was going to discuss when it came to... more

I’m doing a happy dance because it’s my 100th episode! Y’all, I can’t believe I’ve been supporting and sharing my... more

We are starting week two of our difficult topics to teach with the different science disciplines. Last week’s episode, Episode... more

Welcome to fall, y’all! We just wrapped up our Summer of Podcast PD, where we tackled curriculum design, classroom management,... more

Over this past month, I’ve been sharing my thoughts, practices, and strategies surrounding the topic of grading. You’ve probably realized... more

Remember the days when you were in school and thought, When I’m a teacher, I’m NEVER going to do this!... more

As teachers, we know that our time is valuable and we try to create that perfect work-life balance. However, time... more

To wrap up our Summer of Podcast PD, we’re ending with a series on grading practices. And one of the... more

I loved talking all about classroom management this month, and we have finally made it to the last episode of... more

My message in last week’s episode was all about how to be proactive rather than reactive using routines and procedures.... more

Dealing with behaviors and problems in the classroom is inevitable, but our goal is to prevent as many as we... more

The new school year is upon us, and to help you prepare, I am spending the whole month of August... more

Tomorrow is August which means that many of you are gearing up to head back to school. What better way... more

YOU DID IT!! It is the last episode of our Curriculum Design mini-series and we are wrapping it up with... more

Huge CONGRATULATIONS, teacher friend! You made it to the final part of our curriculum design mini-series! I am so incredibly... more

Ready for more help with building out the backbone of your curriculum? I’m ready to help! I know that this... more

We have made it to part 4 of the Curriculum Design mini-series! The first three parts weren’t exactly “fun,” I... more

Lecture is the foundation when designing a curriculum. Now I know that may make some of you not very happy,... more

We are at the tipping point in our Curriculum Design mini-series! I am so excited that you have worked through... more

Have you been following along with our Curriculum Design mini-series and need just a little bit more support and context... more

We are moving on to step two in our curriculum design mini-series! If you did not complete the first step... more

You asked for it so I’m going to give you what you want! One of the most frequent requests I... more

Summer is in full swing and I could not be happier! It’s time to soak up the sunshine and enjoy... more

Let’s be honest, we all have certain topics that we have to teach but just absolutely dread teaching. Whether it’s... more

Are you an email addict feeling like you need to constantly be checking your inbox and responding immediately to anything... more

If you’re anything like me, you want to just make it through the last couple weeks of school and say... more

Get out your big black trash bags and label makers, because it’s time for an end of year classroom cleanout!... more

We are kicking off our Summer Podcast PD with a topic I get asked about most - LABS! There is... more

Happy teacher appreciation week, my friend! I truly hope that you are being celebrated and shown how much you are... more

The end of the year is fast approaching which means that benchmark and EOC exams will be here soon. If... more

Working with difficult admin or difficult coworkers can make or break a teaching position. Last episode, my high school chemistry... more

Dealing with difficult parents can be one of the worst things about teaching secondary science. So many of us would... more

Admin support can completely make or break your job as a secondary science teacher. As high school science teachers, we... more

It’s contract season! Have you received your teacher contract for next year yet? If not, it will likely be coming... more

You know I am always here to support you and want to see you thrive in the classroom! I know,... more

Are you unsure if you want to teach in a public school or a private school next year? In my... more

Contract season is quickly approaching, meaning soon, you’ll have to decide if you will return to the same school next... more

Quarter 3 is a doozy! There is definitely an energy shift after winter break and both students and teachers feel... more

Students and teachers with ADHD have unique struggles and challenges when it comes to work and school tasks. Whether you... more

How are we supposed to have a work/life balance when we have a million things to do on a daily... more

Many of us are looking ahead to the end of the school year because we are just burnt out. The... more

It’s almost Valentine’s Day so I knew I needed to share with you all about love at first sight! It... more

We hear about teacher burnout all. the. time. You may even be feeling burnout and exhaustion right now. You are... more

Oh, the second half of the school year. Making it to the end of the school year may seem like... more

As we are getting into the second half of the school year, are you noticing a difference in your energy... more

Do you actively schedule time for rest or are you running at full speed 24/7? We often get so caught... more

New year, new goals! That’s what we always hear, right? For some, this goal setting energy is exhilarating but for... more

We are one year into the Secondary Science Simplified podcast and I am SO GRATEFUL for each and every one... more

Did this year fly by for anybody else? I cannot believe it’s winter break and we’re already at the end... more

Confession time: One of my biggest regrets from my time spent in the classroom is assigning homework over school breaks.... more

Winter break is quickly approaching! Unfortunately, that means that midterm exams are as well. Most of us are required to... more

It’s finally here! It’s the 50th episode of Secondary Science Simplified and to celebrate, I’m answering all of your burning... more

Going through different seasons of life and experiences will definitely change your perspective on teaching. From teaching in a classroom... more

It seems we never have enough time to do what we want to do in our class periods. How are... more

How can we make learning more natural and more meaningful for our students? Simply put, learning happens best through asking... more

STEM is so important to teach our students to create lifelong learners and problem solvers. Integrating STEM into secondary science... more

Using phenomena is a great way to engage your students but it can be so overwhelming trying to figure out... more

Managing large classes can be a challenge but engaging small classes can be equally as difficult. If you are struggling... more

If you’re looking at your class roster and feeling absolutely overwhelmed by the crazy numbers you are seeing, you’re not... more

Are you stuck teaching a class or a grade that you absolutely hate teaching? You’re not alone! I’ve been there... more

You know that building relationships with your students is crucial. You know it leads to more memorable learning experiences but... more

As teachers, we know how important it is to reach every student that walks into our classroom. But how do... more

Do you LOVE organizing your space or does the thought of it send you running the other way? Are you... more

The school year is approaching and we could all use a pep talk, especially after the past 3 years! We... more

Does the thought of teaching physics for the first time stress you out? Do demos and labs seem overwhelming? My... more

Are you teaching Anatomy for the first time or have you taught it before but don’t feel super confident teaching... more

Wouldn’t it be nice to get some honest insights and tips from an amazing chemistry teacher with an INSANE amount... more

Whether you know what classes you are teaching next year already or if you are waiting for your schedule, I... more

Setting up for a successful school year starts on day 1. I have made my fair share of mistakes when... more

Are you thinking that shifting to student centered pedagogy sounds great, but way too time consuming and overwhelming to do... more

Do you feel overwhelmed when thinking about shifting to student centered pedagogy? Does the thought of redoing EVERYTHING stress you... more

Better serving your students while less is required of you? Sounds amazing, right? If you’re ready to make that happen,... more

Ready to get off the stage and be in the audience with your students during your classes? That’s what we’re... more

Summer is here which means you can finally rest after the long and demanding school year! We know the routine... more

“Do it! What are you waiting for…it’s a game changer! It’s made my life so much easier.” This is the... more

What are your worst work habits? This month, I’m getting open and honest about all the bad work habits I... more

During my first few years as a teacher, I developed some bad habits simply because I had so much to... more

Like many teachers who have been in the classroom these last few years, today’s guest is a passionate educator who... more

We are wrapping up this month’s "Ending the Year Strong" series with my favorite strategy…how you can set up rocks... more

Believe it or not, the end of the school year is the perfect time to reset your classroom! After a... more

What can you do now with a little bit of effort that will serve “future you” 5 times over? Summer... more

What if I told you it’s possible to end the year strong and prepare for the year ahead so that... more

When I first started this podcast, I knew I would love to interview my dear friend and past co-worker, Jamie... more

What do you do with that awkward, random amount of time you have after end-of-year testing is over? Whether you... more

For the month of April, I'm doing podcast episodes all based on your questions and requests. I love making episodes... more

Over the next few weeks, I'm doing a series of episodes based on listener requests. I love hearing from you... more