If the thought of parent or caregiver conferences makes you feel a little sweaty, you’re not alone! What is it about talking to other adults that can be so scary? I learned a lot during my time in the classroom, mostly from making my own mistakes. So, in this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I […]

Have you heard the phrase “quiet quitting” and wondered how it related to teaching? Quiet quitting is a hot topic right now. It’s the idea that people are “giving up” or “quitting” on their jobs without actually resigning. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I tackle this topic and whether or not I think […]

Do you ever wonder how you can create a positive classroom environment and still get everything done that needs to get done? If so, you’re in good company. But trust me, it’s possible! In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with Mr. Johnny Tiersma, a fellow San Diego area teacher,  to talk […]

Does the mere thought of preparing to have a substitute in your classroom make you feel sick to your stomach?  If so, you aren’t alone! In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with Kelsey Sorenson of Wife, Teacher, Mommy  to talk about how to successfully prepare for a sub day! We discuss […]

Do you ever feel like it’s impossible to have fun in the classroom anymore?  There is often so many “other” things to care about, that fun can be the last thing on our minds. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with Matt Halpern  to talk about why it’s a challenge to […]

Have you ever felt like your centers are a little overwhelming?  Sometimes the systems in our classroom are way more complicated than they need to be,  and we need to take a step back and simplify so that we can do our jobs more efficiently. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down […]

Do you have any specific tools that you use in the classroom to help you stay organized?  As teachers, there’s so much to get done each day. It can get overwhelming fast if you don’t have a good classroom system in place that will help you stay organized and on task. In this episode of […]

Are you worried about classroom management this year?  I have heard from a lot of teachers that they are a bit worried about heading back to the classroom because of how rough the last couple of years were with all of the classroom behavior issues.  There have been a lot of questions about how to […]

Are you feeling stressed out at the thought of heading back to school?  Many teachers are feeling even more overwhelmed about heading back to the classroom than normal this year. There is just so much to do and they are already tired. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone.  In this episode of Real […]