With teachers feeling more burned out and overwhelmed, finding joy in the classroom can seem like a pipedream. Dr. Deonna Smith, author of Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care is here to show us the steps towards making a… Keep Reading…

This post marks the 100th podcast episode for the Shared Teaching Podcast. Today I thought I’d have my daughter interview me about my top 10 lessons in teaching and podcasting. What is your favorite podcast episode?I have several favorites but one of my top episodes… Keep Reading…

Being a new teacher is very challenging so I’m providing my best advice for the fall in this post. Did you miss the advice for new teachers over the summer? Click here to read the post or listen to the podcast. Focus on Building Student… Keep Reading…

Self-care for teachers is more than just doing yoga and eating right. Today’s guest Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. is sharing the 3 S’s for self-care – sustainability, systems, and support.SustainabilitySelf-care is about the whole person. It’s not just needing to go do yoga but it is… Keep Reading…

There are a large variety of alternatives to clip charts but today I’m discussing my top 3 favorites. Why should you look for a clip chart alternative? Read on to find out. The Downside of Traditional Clip ChartsBefore we get into my favorite alternatives to… Keep Reading…

Are you a new teacher about to start on your teaching journey? This post will go into my best advice for what to do during the summer before your new job begins. Start with Your CurriculumMy first piece of advice for new teachers just starting… Keep Reading…