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 it. Everyone... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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

What better way to top off our mini-series on Senioritis than an interview with a teacher who has taught... more

I’ve saved the best for last! In episode 12 and episode 13 I shared tips for combating senioritis as it... more

Fighting students for their attention is the last thing you want to do when combating Senioritis. The more choices we... more

As the weather starts changing and the days are getting longer, Spring Fever starts to set in. I call it... more

I am so excited to introduce today’s guest, Sam Holcomb. Sam is sharing tips and strategies from her own experience... more

Balancing multiple preps can be one of the most challenging things for a secondary science teacher to do, but it’s... more

Being strategic with your time is always important for teachers who want to maximize their energy, but when you have... more

How do you do all the things you want to do as a secondary science teacher while balancing multiple preps?... more

What’s the difference between a 1-Dimensional classroom and a 3-Dimensional classroom, and how does a 3D classroom benefit our students?... more

Lectures don’t have to be boring! In fact, they can be engaging and effective when used correctly in a classroom... more

Do you find yourself wishing that teaching science could be fun without being exhausting? It's absolutely possible! Labs are one... more

Can the first 5 minutes of class really set the tone for the entire period? Absolutely! I believe the first... more

In episode two, I discussed ways to reset the physical classroom space and the way you relate to and manage... more

Have you ever had one of those school years where you wanted to start the summer countdown in January? Trust... more

Welcome to the very first official episode of Secondary Science Simplified! To kick things off, I’m sharing a bit about... more

If you're drowning in lab reports and struggling to find time for anything besides work, I've got some great news... more