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The EDVERYTHING Podcast: For Everything Education

The EDVERYTHING Podcast: For Everything Education

By Nicole Clark&Danielle Johnson

As fellow educators, we understand just how busy your schedule is. We also know just how important it is to get regular doses of motivation to keep you going throughout the year and tips for how to make your classroom run even more efficiently day to day. Part inspiration and part implementation, you'll hear a short episode designed to provide you actionable steps regarding how to make your classroom more efficient, new technology or ideas to try out in your classroom, and other resources that we find along the way.
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The EDVERYTHING Podcast: For Everything EducationOct 25, 2018

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88. How To Make STEM Accessible Across Subject Areas with Spencer Sharp
Oct 29, 202036:32
87. Challenging Student and Teacher Assumptions about Note-Taking

87. Challenging Student and Teacher Assumptions about Note-Taking

It feels like now more than ever educators are reexamining classroom practices and procedures with a different lens; enter: 2020-2021 school year. An ever-changing learning environment calls on teachers to get creative especially when it comes to traditional classroom procedures like student note-taking. This week, Danielle and Nicole challenging student and teacher assumptions about note-taking as they ask 3 major questions and identify valuable criteria when deciding on a new note-taking approach. 

In this episode you'll hear 3 key questions every teacher should ask oneself: 

1. Does the style and organization matter? 

2.  Who are these notes for? 

3. How can provide explicit instruction on note-taking to my students? 

You'll also hear key criteria to consider when choosing a new note-taking system, procedure, or software:

1. Ease of transparency in sharing student to teacher and student to student

2. Accessibility of differentiation

3. Storage and organization options

4. Possible integration with past software

5. Compatibility with discipline and subject area

6. Cost to school and cost to student/family 

*bonus* is this tool and associate learned skill a  new addition to your #teacherresume? Can you update and revamp pre-existing content on TpT? 

Jen Gonzalez of @cultofpedagogy 

Notetaking: A Research Roundup Article

Ashley Bible of @buildingbooklove

Episode 63: Wonderful, Wonder-filled Classrooms for Any Age Group with Ashley Bible

Peardeck: formative assessment

https://www.peardeck.com/

Parlay ideas: The future of class discussions

https://parlayideas.com/

Oct 15, 202040:13
86. Tumbling Head-first Into a Successful Science Podcast with Marshall Escamilla
Oct 08, 202037:44
85. The Why and How of Starting a Teacher Podcast

85. The Why and How of Starting a Teacher Podcast

Though going into the field of education was the single biggest career choice that we’ve made, starting our podcast 3 years ago has become a very close second. Starting a teacher podcast was a literal game changer for us. Without it, we would still be dreaming of one day becoming teacherpreneurs. As proud teacher side hustlers, we know that there are plenty of decisions that need to be made at any given point, but we can also say from experience that choosing the right platform for releasing your regular content is one that can really make all the difference. Podcasting has truly been the catalyst for so much of our success—and we want to give you the motivation and the inside scoop to help you make podcast a part of your content strategy as well.

In this episode, we talk about why we started a teacher podcast to begin with, but we go on to list a number of other reasons why podcasting might be a good fit for you as well. Whether to further your career aspirations outside of the classroom or to document your experience to track your own personal growth, we consider a number of reasons beyond promoting items from your TpT store that might make podcasting the right path for you. Once you’ve determined that podcasting makes sense for you, we make sure that you’ve thought through what you’ll podcast about.

But we won’t leave you with tons of ideas and no way to implement. In the second half of the episode, we deep dive into what you need (and what you don’t) to start recording right away. After breaking down some myths and misconceptions that might be holding you back from pressing recording or releasing your first episode, we take you through the entire process, from recording software to distribution platforms, so you’ll find your way into earbuds in no time.

In this episode you’ll hear
-Why podcasting is a great platform when you are just starting out
-What equipment you need (and what you don’t need to spend money on) when first starting a podcast
-What software we use to record and distribute our own podcast (spoiler alert: its free)
Oct 01, 202056:23
84. A Practical Guide to Getting the Student Behavior Outcomes Your Classroom Needs with BCBA Maria Helton

84. A Practical Guide to Getting the Student Behavior Outcomes Your Classroom Needs with BCBA Maria Helton

Though teaching can feel like a rather solitary profession at times, more and more educators are realizing the benefits of working with their fellow teachers. Whether schools assign a co-teacher or encourage us to work with a team, we establish formal or informal mentorship relationships with those within our own district or teachers that we follow on Instagram, or we simply regularly listen to education-focused podcasts or attend virtual PD, nowadays, the opportunities to network and learn from other instructors seem endless.

But we shouldn’t rely on our peers alone to help make our classrooms thrive. Your district may have any number of other amazing individuals that serve as resources for not only the students but for you as an educator. One position that can help bring a unique perspective into the classroom is to work with a Behavioral Specialist, and while your particular school may not have one on staff just yet, Maria Helton is on the show to bring her top tips for how to increase positive behavior and habits in the classroom— no matter what grade level you work with.

Whether you are interacting with your students virtually or in person, Maria, of Teaching Behavior Together, explains how to cultivate the behavior we want our students to display. From building rapport to coping mechanisms, Maria demonstrates the need to model behavior, to be cognizant of providing reinforcement for the behaviors we want to see more of, and to meet students' needs at the moment rather than rush to finding blame or consequences. While there are certainly unique challenges in terms of behavior that arise in the virtual environment schools may find themselves in in 2020, Maria’s optimism shines through, seeing this as an opportunity to leave behind the relics of traditional school punishments and instead think of new, creative ways that more appropriately set students up for long term success in whatever environment they find themselves in. 

Sep 24, 202039:08
83. Building Close Connections With Parents, Even from a Distance: Rethinking Back To School Night

83. Building Close Connections With Parents, Even from a Distance: Rethinking Back To School Night

In some ways, our sudden foray into remote instruction has forced us to re-examine the ways in which things have always been done in education, allowing motivated teachers the space to reinvent practices that had become standard but that could be improved with the technology now at our disposal. Perhaps more than any other single aspect of education, virtual learning necessitates a close connection with parents who are instrumental in the educational process but who can be difficult to cultivate relationships with when we don’t see them in the course of everyday interactions or due to a pandemic and social distancing, we may never actually meet them in person. Back To School Night provides teachers with the opportunity to meet the parents and guardians and begin to develop that rapport, but when the school building may not be open or may not be for visitors, how can we communicate the right tone and information and lay the groundwork for that great communication. We first discussed Back To School night way back in our second ever episode of the EDverything Podcast, but 2020 has us revisiting this topic—and the spin we are putting on back to school night has us excited to implement these tactics, even after the new normal is long behind us. In this episode, you’ll hear why recording a video intro as using a tool like Loom is something that will be making Back To School Night a better experience for everyone involved—and what to feature if you are eager to do the same!


In this episode, you’ll hear:
-How recording a video can save you from some of the most common Back To School Night interruptions
-Why it will save you time (and be far more environmentally-friendly than your typical Back To School Night)
-How it signals your understanding of parents needs and schedules
-Why it can be great for making sure that the supplies you need are the ones that actually get purchased
-Gives parents a better idea of what your actual (sometimes virtual or flipped) classroom might look like
-Why this can help you stand out while simultaneously taking away some of the nerves and stress typically associated with BTSN
-What to cover in a virtual BTSN intro video, from the traditional topics to those that make a great addition for people who can’t come to your classroom in person
Sep 17, 202038:37
82. Leveraging the Layers: Making Multiple Streams of Income as an Edupreneur with Erica Terry

82. Leveraging the Layers: Making Multiple Streams of Income as an Edupreneur with Erica Terry

Though number of years in the profession, grade level taught, and location all have a significant bearing on the exact number, a recent Business Insider article published found that nationwide “the average public school teacher salary for the 2018-2019 school year was $61,730.” As a result, it is no surprise that so many teachers are trying to leverage their many skills into finding a profitable side hustle in order to make the most of their talents and to help them pay down students loans, make mortgage payments, or to start a retirement fund. While the allure of teacherpreneurship is obvious, the path to success is not. Erica Terry, of Classroom to CEO, shares that moving up within the education system isn’t always the path to greater financial freedom. A former school administrator, with the birth of her daughter Erica gave up the long hours that come with being school admin and traded it for a consulting gig— and a side hustle in which she helps other motivated edupreneurs find their path. This educator and mother knows how precious time is— and as a result, she makes the most of hers. In this episode, Erica explains how she uses one product to create multiple streams of revenue— and how you can do the same.
Links mentioned
Total Teacher Summit:
edverything.com
Episode 33: Making Success Your Business: TpT Is a Business, Not a Hobby with Hayley Cain:
anchor.fm/edverything/episodes/Episode-33-Making-Success-Your-Business-TpT-Is-a-Business--Not-a-Hobby-with-Hayley-Cain-e41t58
Edupreneur Success Week:
www.edupreneursuccess.com/
Erica Terry:
www.classroomtoceo.com/
Sep 10, 202033:48
Episode 81: Pitch, Please: The Teacherpreneur’s Guide to Pitching

Episode 81: Pitch, Please: The Teacherpreneur’s Guide to Pitching

As Summit and podcast hosts, we know a thing or two about pitching. We both receive and make pitches all the time.  Based on what we’ve seen first hand, we are breaking down some of the most important things to keep in mind in order to put together a quality pitch.

In episode 80, we talked about the homework that should be done behind the scenes before sending out that pitch so that when your message or application gains attention, those hosts are impressed with what they see from you in #alltheplaces. And while that episode was centered on you, much of what to do in the pitch itself is actually not.

Today, we are going to help put you in the right mindset and help you focus on the right things when it comes to filling out applications or making cold pitches.  In this episode you’ll hear:

-How even without having experience with pitching, you’ve probably done something very similar before in the form of cover letters

-The ways in which being specific— and making those connections outside of the pitch itself can be invaluable

-How the emphasis needs to be on what you offer them, not what just what you’ll get out of the experience or what degrees you’ve got

Links mentioned

https://www.edverything.com/tts-july-2020-speaker-application

https://www.alissamcdonald.com/episode-37-take-your-thought-leadership-to-the-next-level-through-collaborations-and-online-pd-with-danielle-and-nicole-from-edverything-education/

https://thesprinkletoppedteacher.com/mystory <https://thesprinkletoppedteacher.com/mystory> (check out her fun facts—I love how memorable they are)

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Simple-One-Page-Media-Kit-Template-for-Teacherpreneurs-TpT-Sellers-5579017

May 28, 202025:21
Episode 80: Teacher Influencer Resume Refresh

Episode 80: Teacher Influencer Resume Refresh

As the school year starts to wind down and distance learning becomes the new norm, it seems there is no better time than the present for self-reflection and a #teacherinfluencer resume revamp.  In this episode you'll hear:  

Why the size of your audience isn't your single defining characteristic  

Why attending a virtual summit is a perfect opportunity to earn the Professional Development you've been wanting 

The *homework* you need to do before you hit "apply"  

How to strategize and make the most of your social media bio or highlight reel  

The first three things someone is looking for when they come across your page for the very first time  

How you can leverage your skills as a #teacherinfluencer and apply to be a Total Teacher Summit featured speaker 



Links mentioned:  

Simple One Page Media Kit Template For Teacherpreneurs & TpT Sellers 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Simple-One-Page-Media-Kit-Template-for-Teacherpreneurs-TpT-Sellers-5579017 

Total Teacher Summit Speaker Application  

https://www.edverything.com/tts-july-2020-speaker-application 

Episode 44: Why Attend A Virtual Summit 

https://anchor.fm/edverything/episodes/Episode-44-Why-Attend-A-Virtual-Summit-e4qa2d 

Episode 45: How To Get the Most Out of Attending a Virtual Summit 

https://anchor.fm/edverything/episodes/Episode-45-How-To-Get-the-Most-Out-of-Attending-a-Virtual-Summit-e4spg1

May 14, 202024:16
Episode 79: Success Stories: How To Show Off Student Work (When You Don’t Have a Bulletin Board)

Episode 79: Success Stories: How To Show Off Student Work (When You Don’t Have a Bulletin Board)

Why showcase student work—and why not use the bulletin board

  • Sends the message that you value student work
  • Makes students collaborators in the shared space
  • Reinforces the idea that the teacher isn't necessarily the only audience
  • Gives others a glimpse into your classroom and what you are working on

Time to think outside the traditional bulletin board
Bulletin boards might be the most common method for displaying student work-- but that doesn't make it the only way to show what students can produce

How to display work without that traditional bulletin board
1| Embed the “show off” portion directly into the project/class routine itself

  • Certain apps/websites are designed for sharing (Ex. FlipGrid, ClassroomDojo)

2| Show it off to parents in a newsletter

  • Do you already send a classroom newsletter home? Why not make that another space to show off learning instead of using it simply as a platform to explain what is being worked on [TpT template opportunity?]

3| Show it off to the greater community using social media

  • Does your school have official school social media accounts you can post to?  This could potentially get both parents and students to see that great work at the same time

4| Get it in front of the eyes of judges

5| Digitize Your Bulletin Board-- and show it off in #alltheplaces 

  • Shana of @HelloTeacherLady has an amazing tutorial on customizing your Zoom Waiting Room or Google Header (check out more here!) In her example, she shows off how she replicates the vibe by including posters she loves in the virtual space she's made-- why not use your newly created bulletin board instead!
  • Make it once, use it in many places! [TpT Product Template Opportunity]-- use it for the Waiting Room, post it in Stream with that day's announcements, update the Banner, post it on the LMS that you used before remote instruction began.  You know the principle that you can share your one piece of content in multiple places because your audience might not be following you in all those places so you really aren't bothering anyone?  The same applies here!  Some students/parents may have missed it the first time around-- and none of your students will be upset at seeing their work featured once more!
  • Speaking of lessons from social media...Edverything Social!
Apr 30, 202029:01
Episode 78: 5 ways to make your virtual classroom feel like home—for you and your students

Episode 78: 5 ways to make your virtual classroom feel like home—for you and your students

As the new normal of working from home actually begins to feel a bit more normal, it may be time to make our digital classrooms feel a little bit more like the home away from home our physical classrooms have always been. So many teachers pride themselves on making their classrooms a comfortable, welcoming space, full of personality, and inspiration. But can we say the same for our virtual classrooms? Though this may have been overlooked when the sudden transition to remote learning occurred, now that it seems likely that many schools will be settling into distance learning for an extended time, potentially even ending the year in this way, we can turn our attention to the small ways that we can make our online classrooms replicate the physical ones we left behind.

Whether these customizations help you infuse a bit of your personality as a reminder to your students that you truly are there on the other side of the screen, instill a little humor or positivity to help brighten a tough time, or create motivation when it could be lacking, this effort helps make the continuation of learning feel like a true extension of the classroom you and your students have developed all year.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-Reasons why customization of your classroom benefits you, your students— and your side hustle

-How bitmojis can help you make your classroom feel more personal even without sharing an actual image of yourself

-Ways beyond the visual to make your classroom feel like your space

Links mentioned:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Edverything-For-Everything-Education

@helloteacherlady

Ep. 75: Going the Distance with @VirtualElementaryTeachers

https://anchor.fm/edverything/episodes/Episode-75-Going-the-Distance-Successful-Strategies-for-Remote-Learning-from-Virtual-Elementarys-Cara-Piper-ec9037

Ep. 63 Wonderful, Wonder-filled Classrooms with @BuildingBookLove

https://anchor.fm/edverything/episodes/Episode-63-Wonderful--Wonder-filled-Classrooms-for-Any-Age-Group-with-Ashley-Bible-e9kcgn

Ep 67: Personally Speaking 

https://anchor.fm/edverything/episodes/Episode-67-Personally-Speaking-Showcasing-Your-Personality-In-and-Out-of-the-Classroom-eahbtp

Apr 23, 202024:60
Episode 77: Remote Learning Project Idea: Using Virtual Summits in the Virtual Classroom

Episode 77: Remote Learning Project Idea: Using Virtual Summits in the Virtual Classroom

Danielle & Nicole are here to discuss their favorite topic - virtual summits! Whether you're curious about the behind the scenes end of creating a the #totalteachersummit or you're seriously considering implementing a virtual summit in your classroom this school year, Danielle & Nicole are here to walk you through the "How-To" of virtual summit creation.

When you listen to episode 46 you know why a virtual classroom meet-up is worthwhile, and today we're building on that point, bringing you the how. In just 9 easy steps, we break down questions to ask yourself, factors to consider, and potential roadblocks to look out for.

Step 1: Pick a unit that makes sense to host as a virtual summit

  • What unit is so large in scope that you always feel like you just scratch the surface with how you traditionally cover it? (Nothing comes to mind? In episode #18, we talked about how to teach topics you can’t stand— this very well might be one of them)

Step 2: Select what students will be responsible for in terms of creating the virtual summit.  Think outside just the presentation itself. Student autonomy is key!

  • Name of Summit.  You have the general topic/concept, but let students choose a name for more ownership and creativity. How can you make this happen— have students work in small groups to come up with their name and a pitch for why.

Step 3: Craft a corresponding rubric or rubrics to use for each of the requirements students must meet

  • Identify Common Core Standards you are looking to address
  • What you’ll probably want included for this rubric or to have separate rubrics for:
  1. Presentation— creativity, accuracy, understanding audience
  2. Networking/Engagement—how do they interact with others “in chat.”  The quality and quantity of what is said, how it is said
  3. The “extras”— do students need to create a corresponding PowerPoint for their talk? Do they need to create a virtual or physical thumbnail display of their talk

Step 4:  Decide what technology you need to use to make this happen.  When will students be viewing the presentations? How will they give their feedback?

Step 5: Determine how to model the concept and any related technology in your classroom

  • Don’t assume students know how to use a particular piece of technology.  Time will probably need to be built in for students to learn this.  Do students need to edit their videos? Upload them?  These small logistics are things that can cause a lot of problems come the due date if you don’t plan for it as students are unlikely to know what they don’t know

Step 6: Get students HYPED

Step 7: Decide what students will need extra support with to create their virtual summit and select how much class time to devote to it

Step 8: How can the summit live on/be shared with others?

  • Grab our bulletin board print outs and utilize QR codes
  • Use Class Dojo to share with parents

Step 9: Reflection to help you iterate

  • Build-in time for you and your students to reflect on the project, stay organized, student growth and ownership, make it even smoother next time or for next year
Apr 16, 202044:22
Episode 76: Routines for Remote Learning

Episode 76: Routines for Remote Learning

When school is in session, whether knowingly or not, you likely have a routine. That set of tasks you do regularly, perhaps even unconsciously, from the time you wake up through your commute and continue straight through til the final bell rings and you head home for the day. And while everyone’s typical routine may look a little different, the COVID 19 outbreak has almost certainly caused a major disruption to your daily schedule. With the sudden shift to remote learning, you may feel like you are at a loss for how to manage your time and what to prioritize when things seem so far from ordinary.

When working from home, it can be more challenging to put together routines, but it can also be that much more important for creating and maintaining healthy boundaries.  When your home is your office, it can be tempting to have no exact end time to your work day or to try to take each morning at a leisurely pace. While far from experts, we’ve each started settling into our new routine, and we are hoping that this episode inspires you to do just the same.

We know that everyone's routine will look a little different based on what your home situation looks like, what grade level you teach, what your school expects-- and a myriad of other factors. While we are routine enthusiasts, we don't think there is one right way to go about your day; as a result, instead of a prescriptive checklist, we have provided you with a framework—in the form of this very episode and a free, fully customizable workbook and checklist so you quickly determine your priorities and develop a routine for what actually works for you.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-What does NOT work for us in terms of our new morning routines

-Changes we’ve made to our classroom routines from day 1 of remote learning til now

-Why a classroom routine students can expect is great—but isn’t synonymous with being rigid

-A few things that you can celebrate crossing off your typical after school rings to-do list

-Why boundary setting is extra important during remote learning

Links mentioned:

-Episode 22

https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/time-tasks-trauma-troubleshooting-common-teacher-stressors-with-amanda-murtaugh-lmhp?rq=amanda%20murtaugh

-Our TpT Store to get your free workbook and checklist https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Remote-Learning-Routines-Teachers-Work-from-Home-Workbook-and-Daily-Checklist-5431307

-Episode 9

https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/healthy-routines?rq=michele%20hamilton

Apr 09, 202028:55
Episode 75: Going the Distance: Successful Strategies for Remote Learning from Virtual Elementary’s Cara Piper

Episode 75: Going the Distance: Successful Strategies for Remote Learning from Virtual Elementary’s Cara Piper

In the midst of the coronavirus, as so many schools have begun online instruction, it seems like we all became virtual teachers overnight, figuring out how to translate our lessons to the online space. And while we are all still adjusting to our new normal, now more than ever it is great to get advice from someone who is a pro at this, literally, as online instruction is the way she delivers all her lessons. Cara Piper is a traditional classroom teacher turned online kindergarten teacher for Florida Virtual School.

Whether you love online teaching and want to figure out how to make the transition to virtual education even when buildings reopen or you need tips for how to cultivate community even when students are physically attending class from separate spaces, Cara offers valuable insight whether you want to make the virtual classroom your permanent home or how to to make the most of this experience for your students for the time being.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-what a typical day in the life of a virtual elementary school teacher looks like (at an institution that has open enrollment)

-what the job application and interview process to be a virtual teacher looked like

-how parent partnership and communication is key (and why we should be thinking of them as the home educator)

-how to make the students in your classroom feel like they know you (and each other) when they may never meet you in person

-how to motivate your students on your Zoom calls (or in whatever video platform you are using)

Apr 02, 202035:14
Episode 74: Time Saving Tech, Techniques & Templates That Still Work (Even During Remote Learning)

Episode 74: Time Saving Tech, Techniques & Templates That Still Work (Even During Remote Learning)

When a lesson is going really well, it seems like time absolutely flies by. But how often have we had that same sensation, not knowing where the time went, when our daily prep period comes to an end--yet you have nothing to show for it?

We want to instill time management skills in our students, but if we are being truly honest with ourselves, we don’t always use our own as strategically as possible.  When unexpected parent emails, makeup exams, and copying machine jams come up, we too often resort to dealing with what is urgent and not what should be a priority.  We’ve heard all the suggestions about setting boundaries and we want to bring home less school work, but how we can do that effectively when required meetings after school or providing extra help claims that chunk of time as well?  Add in the desire to grow your teacher side hustle account after the bell rings, and it can seem like there is no time at all left.

While actually getting more time is impossible, a handful of mindset shifts, online tools, and smart techniques can help you make the most of the time you do have, making those 2020 goals within reach.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Why letting go of perfectionism is a vital first step for implementing almost any time-saving strategy
How templates can be the time-saver you need for regular interactions at home-- and how to keep those organized
The free website for lesson planning that helps you stay standards focused while saving time
What a social media scheduler is-- and how to pick one without getting overwhelmed
The monthly social media template pack, by teachers, for teachers, so you never post on Instagram without a plan again

Links mentioned:

EDverything Social

https://www.edverything.com/edverythingsocial

Ashley Bible @buildingbooklove

https://anchor.fm/edverything/episodes/Episode-63-Wonderful--Wonder-filled-Classrooms-for-Any-Age-Group-with-Ashley-Bible-e9kcgn

Amy Porterfield’s Interview with Atomic Habits author James Clear

https://www.amyporterfield.com/2019/12/295/

Total Teacher Summit talk: Permission Slips for Perfectionists

https://www.edverything.com/totalteachersummit

Asana

https://asana.com/

Trello

https://trello.com/en-US

Mar 26, 202041:12
Episode 73: A Prime Example: An Amazon Storefront Side Hustle with Brooke Hubbard

Episode 73: A Prime Example: An Amazon Storefront Side Hustle with Brooke Hubbard

For many motivated teacherpreneurs, we strive to be successful in the classroom and online. But for so many teacher side hustlers, the latter half only takes one form, and that’s TeachersPayTeachers. Like many entrepreneurs, Brooke wanted to explore what multiple streams of income look like rather than limiting herself to the traditional classroom/TpT combo. For Brooke, the natural extension of her classroom lessons was to create and curate an Amazon Storefront.

Brooke’s Instagram account, like her Amazon storefront, is all-encompassing. You won’t find just Classroom Transformation products there. Brooke realized that serving all of a teacher's needs—from providing gift guides and outfits of the day to solutions for flexible seating— would yield the greatest profit and provide teachers with #allthethings they are looking for.

Stop thinking about Amazon as just the place where you shop for the next thing you need; it’s about to start looking at it as an opportunity for generating the kind of income you want while providing your fellow teachers with tried and true recommendations that they are looking for.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-Why making connections on Instagram is the first step— literally

-Why you shouldn’t just limit yourself to one category

-How to make your Storefront turn your Wishlist into a reality

-The Do’s and Don’t of starting your Amazon storefront


Links mentioned:

Aliana Lowe's @theyoungeducator episode 

https://anchor.fm/edverything/episodes/Episode-13-How-To-Document-Your-Teaching-Journey-And-Why-Every-Educator-Should-with-Aliana-Lowe-e2olre

@Teacherbestill

https://www.instagram.com/teacherbestill/

Mar 12, 202025:46
Episode 72: Mentor Opportunities from Virtually Anywhere: How To Be an Outstanding Digital Mentee

Episode 72: Mentor Opportunities from Virtually Anywhere: How To Be an Outstanding Digital Mentee

As teachers, we wear many hats: educator, support system, advocate, mentor. But how many of us--even knowing the benefits--participate actively in a relationship in which we are being mentored?

It goes without saying that we are big proponents of on-going professional development--after all, it's why we host The Total Teacher Summit each year. But many teachers mistakenly don't realize that being part of a mentor/mentee relationship can be an extension of that type of PD. It can be a way to combat the isolation so common in the field of education. It can be a way to take care of ourselves.

And it doesn't need to take place in person.

In this episode, we debunk some of the most pervasive myths about mentorship, and we focus on how to be a good mentee when your mentor is only someone you know in the digital space. Viewing those Teacher influencers we look up to on social media as mentors rather than individuals we follow reframes the conversation about who can be mentors--and we share some ideas on how to give back so these are the mutually beneficial relationships that the mentor/mentee experience should be.

In this episode, you'll hear:
-Why you probably already have a virtual "mentor" but you'd never put that label on it before
-Why passively "liking" posts is not enough--and what you should do instead
-How to ask questions in a way that truly helps the mentor


Links mentioned:
-Episode 30: How To Be A Good Mentor/Mentee

https://anchor.fm/edverything/episodes/Episode-30-A-How-To-Guide-For-Being-A-Good-MentorMentee-e3oufk


-Guest blog post link

https://www.teachonamission.com/blog

Ashley Bible @BuildingBookLove

https://www.instagram.com/buildingbooklove/

Mandy Rice @TeachOnAMission

https://www.instagram.com/teachonamission/


Macy Gilson @MacyGilson

https://www.instagram.com/macy.gilson/


Cara Piper @VirtualElementary

https://www.instagram.com/virtualelementaryteachers/

Mar 05, 202026:16
Episode 71: Showcasing and Celebrating Inclusivity—Inside and Out Of The Classroom with SLP Macy Gilson

Episode 71: Showcasing and Celebrating Inclusivity—Inside and Out Of The Classroom with SLP Macy Gilson

Make sure to tell your story; your followers want to see you. It’s the advice that we hear time and time again when it comes to Instagram.

For Speech and Language Pathologist Macy Gilson, the individuals that she helps find their voice are a critical part of her story and the word she wants to spread, and nowhere is that more obvious than in her online presence on Instagram and the web. Nowadays, the word Instagram is nearly synonymous with the word influence. But what exactly are we trying to do with that influence?

As a Disability Advocate, Macy has leveraged these platforms to make children living with disabilities more visible. Her feed not only shows the behind the scenes of what her life is like as a telecommuting speech pathologist but also highlights the beauty and joy present in these exceptional children living with a wide range of disabilities.

Macy is on a mission to demystify difference, providing resources to help both educators and parents alike have what may initially seem like challenging conversations surrounding the topic of disability.

Do those who are differently-abled feel like they have a space and a voice in your classroom? Macy provides practical, simple solutions for making sure those who are differently-abled feel represented in the classroom as well as tactics to help students focus on areas of shared similarities rather than differences.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-What it’s like to be a telecommuting speech pathologist

-How literature can be leveraged to increase inclusivity

-How to increase the visibility of those who are disabled even in non-humanities/language-focused courses

-How Macy has used Instagram to create a community for parents of children living with disabilities

-How she creates an a cohesive Instagram feed even when so many of the posts aren’t directly about her or her story


Links mentioned: 

Macy's website including her blog, stories, resources, videos & more: 

https://www.macygilson.com/

Macy's instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/

Macy's facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/macygilsonblog/?modal=admin_todo_tour

Macy's pinterest: 

https://www.pinterest.com/macycapen/

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Feb 27, 202039:50
Episode 70: Permission Granted: The Why and How of Promoting Your Teacher Side Hustle

Episode 70: Permission Granted: The Why and How of Promoting Your Teacher Side Hustle

When it comes to your #teachersidehustle, there are so many parts that come naturally; necessity sparks innovation which inspires great ideas and produces even better products. But when it comes to talking about those products, sometimes nothing could feel less natural. "Self-promotion" is one of the most challenging and critically important aspects of marketing that #teachersidehustle. In this episode you'll hear: 

The Why of Promoting Yourself Online

  • Building your resume for what’s next for you/crossing those other items off your bucket list
  • Extra $ to help keep you in the classroom—and in the lifestyle to which you’d like to lead
  • Help your fellow teachers—they need you, they just might not know it yet (or they know that they need you—they just don’t know you)

Why Promoting Yourself is Easier Said Than Done

Addressing those common objections

  • Who am I to offer/promote this?
  • I don’t think it’s ready yet—what if people don’t like it
  • I don’t want to feel "salesy"
  • I don’t want to feel braggy

Where to promote yourself

  • Pinterest (lives forever AND feels low risk). Step it up and join a Tribe
  • TpT—have you maximized what is there?
  • To your email list—do they even know you have a product?
  • Podcasts
  • Social media!

How to promote yourself like a pro

  • Practice your elevator pitch so you can generally explain what you offer to anyone if it happened to come up
  • Work on your confidence—you GOT this (and while you are at it, stop playing the comparison game)
  • Look at all your posts as an opportunity to plug -Stop making once in the blue moon product posts -Tell your story, connect it back to your product -Get guidance—EDverything Social (bonus: it will feel like your being given that permission when you follow the prompts AND by using the curated stock photos, your product will look legit!)
  • When you feel too scared, go back to step 1 and remember why you are doing this in the first place!
Feb 20, 202037:52
Episode 69: From Posts to Products: A Guilt Free Guide to Leveraging School to Fuel Your Side Hustle

Episode 69: From Posts to Products: A Guilt Free Guide to Leveraging School to Fuel Your Side Hustle

If you are living the teacherpreneur lifestyle, you are potentially facing burnout on two fronts. Both teaching and entrepreneurship are time-consuming and energy-intensive efforts, evident in the high attrition rates in the field of education as well as the dismal percentage of small businesses that ever reach success. With so much to do and so much stacked against us, why are so many of making our lives that much more difficult by seeing teaching and our side hustle as separate rather than linked activities? With this simple mindset shift, we can save time and energy without making any sacrifices in terms of either career or ethics.

In episode 69, we talk about how to make your school time work double duty so you won’t have to.


In this episode, you’ll hear:

• A simple solution for endless, authentic Instagram captions

• A strategy for long-form content post ideas

to put in your TpT, Etsy store, etc

• Questions to consider to help you find your next great product

• A trick for creating those often intimidating product lines

Links mentioned:

  • Episode 54: The New Student Welcome Wagon

https://anchor.fm/edverything/episodes/Episode-54-The-New-Student-Welcome-Wagon-e6f06m

  • EDverything Social

edverything.com/edverythingsocial

  • Total Teacher Summit

edverything.com

  • Episode 48: 3 Things We're Leaving Behind This School Year

https://anchor.fm/edverything/episodes/Episode-48-3-Things-Were-Leaving-Behind-This-School-Year-e5505m

  • Episode 33: Making Success Your Business: TpT Is A Business, Not A Hobby With Hayley Cain

https://anchor.fm/edverything/episodes/Episode-33-Making-Success-Your-Business-TpT-Is-a-Business--Not-a-Hobby-with-Hayley-Cain-e41t58

Feb 13, 202029:53
Episode 68: Looking Legit: DIY Brand Photoshoot for Teacherpreneurs

Episode 68: Looking Legit: DIY Brand Photoshoot for Teacherpreneurs

We teach our students not to judge a book by its cover, but if we are being completely honest, we probably aren’t living what we preach when it comes to how we act online. Even though intellectually we realize that we may be missing out on great teaching insight in a long-form IG caption, a blog post linked to from Pinterest, or a TpT product, without an appealing visual to accompany it, it will almost certainly be overlooked.

It’s time other teachers stop missing out on all you have to offer online. It’s time to get seen and heard, and it all starts with the visual message you are sending.

While we certainly hope you use a service like EDverything Social to help you fill your IG feed with quality images when you need stock photos, for the rest of your posts, make it personal. After all, your followers want to see you. It’s time to get out of our comfort zones and get in front of the camera. Having two of our own brand photoshoots under our belts, we are sharing all the lessons we learned first hand so you don’t make the same mistakes on your first go-round.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-What exactly to set goals around to get the most out of your photoshoot

-Why a secret Pinterest board can help make your day far more successful

-What to keep in mind when selecting your photoshoot site (and why scouting the location and the time of day/year need to be factored in)

-The mindset shift you may need to hear so you don’t feel out of place as a model

Links Mentioned:

EDverything Social:

https://www.edverything.com/edverythingsocial

@TeacherByNaptime

https://www.instagram.com/teacherbynaptime/

Feb 06, 202034:13
Episode 67: Personally Speaking: Showcasing Your Personality In and Out of the Classroom

Episode 67: Personally Speaking: Showcasing Your Personality In and Out of the Classroom

Whether you are looking to make an impact in the classroom or on social media, being a teacher is all about making connections.  But in order to do that, you need to put yourself out there, and though that may sound simple, for many of us, that act is no easy feat.  In a helping-oriented industry, it can seem like talking about yourself is a way of putting yourself first, but that isn’t accurate. Those who already want to learn from you will only like and trust you more when you let them know who you are on a deeper level while those who may have initially been less intrinsically motivated might have interest in the subject matter you teach sparked by discovering you share similar tastes in something else.

Often we only think about getting to know our students and having them get to know us in return as something to dedicate time to at the beginning of the school year. But even months in, it isn’t too late; in fact, it may even be the ideal time now that students are no longer overwhelmed with the multitude of new faces to learn. Long after Meet The Teacher packets have been lost and Back to School Night seems like a distant memory, there are plenty of strategies and opportunities for us to infuse more of our personality into each lesson, getting students more invested in our class and more connected on a personal level.  From working small jokes or references into your regularly scheduled lessons to being conscientious of how you present yourself during spirit days, we want you to incorporate aspects of what matters to you without making the class, day, or lessons about you.

While you may be making the effort IRL, are you doing the same on IG?  So often we assume that because we want to add value that everything we post needs to be academic or classroom-centered but that would ignore the critical human element that you know is necessary to make true learning work.

It’s time to let the perspective and personality behind each lesson shine, in the classroom and online.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-How bell ringers present an easy opportunity to put a little bit of you (as in your bitmoji) into your regular warm-up activity

-Why you need to get involved in school activities like spirit days as an easy win and ice breaker

-About a simple test to put your IG feed through to see if you are showing up recognizably as “you”

-About the free guide that we made to help you come up with and remember the personal stories to share on Instagram (and how to get your hands on it)

Links mentioned:

Total Teacher Summit: 

https://www.edverything.com/totalteachersummit

Edverything Social: 

https://www.edverything.com/edverythingsocial

Aliana Lowe: 

https://www.instagram.com/theyoungeducator/

Kayla Dessert: 

https://www.instagram.com/sweetestteacher/

Haylee Harwick: 

https://www.instagram.com/hellomrsharwick/

Jan 30, 202035:07
Episode 66: Classrooms That Work: Beyond Class Jobs with Thom Gibson

Episode 66: Classrooms That Work: Beyond Class Jobs with Thom Gibson

Even with an increase in emphasis on career and college readiness, when will we ever use this is one of those perpetual complaints we hear from students.  It can be difficult to find time to meet all the standards while preparing students for standardized tests, leaving little room for covering some of the real-world skills that we know students need-- but don’t know where along the way they will learn them.  But Thom Gibson proves that we can cover some real-life financial literacy no matter what age group or subject you teach, all the while improving classroom management, students’ responsibility, and even saving you, the teacher, valuable time.

Thom is an award-winning middle school math teacher who realized the potential of creating a classroom economy that goes far beyond having rotating students fulfill a generic role each week.  Thom has customized the jobs-- and salaries-- that can be earned for each position, ensuring that he has incentivized students and covered tasks that help his classroom run more smoothly (never connect your own device to the projector again! 🙌).  Monthly student-run auctions keep students interested, allowing Thom to manage student behavior by making students pay “fines” (tracked by, you guessed it, a fellow student) and instilling in students the values of budgeting and investing, all in the background of his regularly scheduled lessons.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-How Thom’s background as an audio engineering major informed his YouTube channel growth

-Why classroom jobs aren’t just for the elementary school setting

-How to determine your classroom jobs--and have students apply for them

-How the one-time prep work of setting up the classroom economy can save you time in the classroom each day

-How to “pay” students, why make students pay “rent” on their desks, what students can bid on at auctions, and how to put all the pieces together to use it as an incredibly powerful classroom management tool


Links mentioned: 

Thom's Website:

https://thomgibson.com/

Thom's Podcast: 

https://storiesfromtheclassroom.simplecast.com/

Thom's "Teach Kids About Money" Course: 

https://thomgibson.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-teach-kids-about-money

psssst! Don't forget to use code: edverything at checkout :) 

Thom's YouTube Channel: 

https://www.youtube.com/user/gibsonedu

Jan 23, 202055:16
Episode 65: Time Saving Tech, Techniques, and Templates

Episode 65: Time Saving Tech, Techniques, and Templates

When a lesson is going really well, it seems like time absolutely flies by. But how often have we had that same sensation, not knowing where the time went, when our daily prep period comes to an end--yet you have nothing to show for it?

We want to instill time management skills in our students, but if we are being truly honest with ourselves, we don’t always use our own as strategically as possible.  When unexpected parent emails, makeup exams, and copying machine jams come up, we too often resort to dealing with what is urgent and not what should be a priority.  We’ve heard all the suggestions about setting boundaries and we want to bring home less school work, but how we can do that effectively when required meetings after school or providing extra help claims that chunk of time as well?  Add in the desire to grow your teacher side hustle account after the bell rings, and it can seem like there is no time at all left.

While actually getting more time is impossible, a handful of mindset shifts, online tools, and smart techniques can help you make the most of the time you do have, making those 2020 goals within reach.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • Why letting go of perfectionism is a vital first step for implementing almost any time-saving strategy
  • How templates can be the time-saver you need for regular interactions at home-- and how to keep those organized
  • The free website for lesson planning that helps you stay standards focused while saving time
  • What a social media scheduler is-- and how to pick one without getting overwhelmed
  • The monthly social media template pack, by teachers, for teachers, so you never post on Instagram without a plan again

Links mentioned:

  • EDverything Social

https://www.edverything.com/edverythingsocial

  • Ashley Bible @buildingbooklove

https://anchor.fm/edverything/episodes/Episode-63-Wonderful--Wonder-filled-Classrooms-for-Any-Age-Group-with-Ashley-Bible-e9kcgn

  • Amy Porterfield’s Interview with Atomic Habits author James Clear 

https://www.amyporterfield.com/2019/12/295/

  • Total Teacher Summit talk: Permission Slips for Perfectionists

https://www.edverything.com/totalteachersummit

  • Asana

https://asana.com/

  • Trello

https://trello.com/en-US

  • Pomodoro timer

https://tomato-timer.com/

  • Tailwind

https://www.tailwindapp.com/

  • Buffer

https://buffer.com/

  • Later

https://later.com/

  • Lesson Planner

https://www.commoncurriculum.com/

Jan 16, 202039:13
Episode 64: Best In Class: Leveraging Successful Side Hustles to Sustain Strong Classrooms with Mandy Rice

Episode 64: Best In Class: Leveraging Successful Side Hustles to Sustain Strong Classrooms with Mandy Rice

Those in education know that teacher attrition rates are alarmingly high. Inadequate preparation, unrealistic expectations, and little support early on are only a fraction of why people flee from the field. With meager salaries, long hours of lesson planning and grading, and the ever-changing standards and requirements on one hand and the seemingly endless opportunities presented by the internet on the other, the lure of leaving the classroom behind seems a pull too strong to resist, removing some of the best from this career path.

Mandy is on a mission to help great teachers right where they belong—in the classroom—while still achieving financial success and the larger impact they crave.

Mandy got her start in the online space on YouTube, teaching other educators how to implement a flipped classroom experience. She took what she had learned teaching high schoolers AP Psych using a flipped-classroom approach and turned these insights into actionable steps. From there, Mandy wanted to help her fellow AP instructors, giving them their own time back while still helping students achieve those coveted high test scores. Mandy began a membership website and explains how others can take their content area expertise and do the same.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-Why the flipped classroom approach is student-centered and student serving

-How to flip your classroom—without getting overwhelmed

-Why opt for a membership site instead of simply posting one-off resources for TpT


Links mentioned: 

Mandy's website: 

https://www.teachonamission.com/

Mandy's Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/teachonamission/

Mandy's TpT store: 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Login?f=/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Teach-On-A-Mission

Mandy's YouTube Channel: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttXcluf-plubOEa-84d9aA/


Jan 09, 202042:54
Episode 63: Wonderful, Wonder-filled Classrooms for Any Age Group with Ashley Bible

Episode 63: Wonderful, Wonder-filled Classrooms for Any Age Group with Ashley Bible

As educators, our goal is to have students learn, but what does learning actually look like? English teacher and workshop creator Ashley Bible has always felt like real learning doesn’t have the traditional look of students quietly sitting at a desk in rows; in fact, nowadays you’ll find her students striking yoga poses while performing close readings and creating art inspired by the literature instead of always writing about it. While her strong pedagogical beliefs didn’t align with the first district she was hired by and ultimately ended up costing her that position, Ashley’s ability to add the element of the unexpected to the high school English classroom appeals to students and is at the core of the resources she now designs and the professional development she offers for fellow educators.

In our conversation with Ashley, we discuss how utilizing our creativity (and asking students to do the same) doesn’t mean that you need to sacrifice high standards or deeper, critical thinking. By reframing the same task in a slightly different way, we can spark students’ interest and make them feel like engaging with the content can be challenging while also being fun or relevant.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-The exact, devastating feedback that Ashely received that no first-year teacher wants

-How the vibe from a children’s bookstore inspired Ashley to network with like-minded educators— and eventually create an annual, in-person workshop for teachers

-Why experiencing wonder shouldn’t be reserved for the elementary school crowd

-A completely free, nearly zero prep time method of creating a classroom transformation

-An easy to follow framework for adding wonder into any lesson— regardless of subject matter or grade level

Links mentioned:

Ashley's website:

https://buildingbooklove.com/

Ashle'ys TpT store: 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Building-Book-Love

Ashley's blog: 

https://buildingbooklove.com/blog/

Dec 19, 201901:01:27
Episode 62: Our Favorite (Tech) Things 2019 Edition

Episode 62: Our Favorite (Tech) Things 2019 Edition

Whether it is helping us save time, adding an interesting new spin to an otherwise routine classroom activity, or allowing us to make our classrooms a little greener, we can’t get enough of technology. Hardly an episode goes by when we don’t reference at least one piece of technology we’ve been using, but in today’s episode, tech takes center stage.

In today’s episode, we count down our tried and true favorite tech things of 2019. While we certainly aren’t abandoning our perpetual go to’s (Socrative and Kahoot will always have a place in our lesson plans!), we want to bring some new-to-us pieces of tech to your attention this holiday season. As winter break draws nearer and attention spans (for you and your students) become a little shorter, these websites and apps will keep your students engaged and focused until the last bell rings.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-Why the time before the upcoming holiday season is the perfect time to introduce these new tech items to your class

-A language teacher’s answer to finding a safe space for authentic, real-time chat

-An app that allows you to bring oral presentations into the 21st century— and gives you a format students will feel familiar with

-Two new review games to help you mix things up (whether you need students to value accuracy or you need an added fun element on that given day)

-The must-have teacher app for managing BYOD iPads

Links mentioned:

Episode 5: 5 Mistakes Your Making When Teaching Vocabulary

https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/mistakes-when-teaching-vocabulary

Episode 47: How To Create a Virtual Summit

https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/how-to-virtual-summit-j8j5f-2yhen

Ashley Bible's perspective on lesson planning and student engagement: 

https://buildingbooklove.com/

Cult of Pedagogy's Technology List 

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/ed-tech-tools-2019/

Dec 12, 201933:42
Episode 61: Thriving by Design: Educator Wellness & Student Reading Fluency with Melissa Tallman

Episode 61: Thriving by Design: Educator Wellness & Student Reading Fluency with Melissa Tallman

Now more than ever, teachers have a lot on their plate. In addition to the regular responsibilities of lesson planning and grading, additional pressures to foster classroom community, focus on student wellness, increase standardized test scores, and keep up with the competitive Instagram teacher community can leave anyone feeling stressed and pulled in many different directions. But Melissa wants to help teachers feel more in control, helping them use their time more effectively by offering high quality, research-based curriculum products and actionable advice so teachers no longer just get by but truly thrive in the classroom each and every day.

Melissa is the curriculum designer behind Teacher Thrive. Melissa explains how her foray into curriculum design happened organically, long before she had even heard about TeachersPayTeachers and while she was very much in the trenches of the classroom herself. What was a gig to craft curriculum for her district ended up aligning with her stage of life all the better, and Melissa has never looked back. Now, Melissa’s blog and shop allow her to reach even more teachers, giving them the tools they need inside the classroom and the advice they need to hear.

While Melissa has crafted curricula for many different areas, Melissa deep dives into strategies for reading fluency, providing tips that can be immediately implemented no matter what grade level or subject you teach.

In this episode, you’ll hear,

-How your own district may be just the place to start when designing curriculum

-Why teacher wellness (and particularly your sleep) play a big role in your success in and out of the classroom

-What exactly reading fluency means—and the strategies you can use in your classroom to promote reading fluency


Links mentioned: 

Melissa's website, blog, and ready-made downloads

https://teacherthrive.com/

Melissa's Choral Reading freebie download

https://teacherthrive.com/2019/10/choral-reading-and-reading-fluency.html

Dec 05, 201947:35
Episode 60: Order in the Classroom: Organizing Your Classroom for Success with Kelly Jackson

Episode 60: Order in the Classroom: Organizing Your Classroom for Success with Kelly Jackson

Nov 21, 201936:56
Episode 59: Baby Steps: How Motherhood Has Changed My Teaching Routine featuring Danielle Johnson
Nov 14, 201939:50
Episode 58: Getting the Most From the Pre & Post Observation Conferences

Episode 58: Getting the Most From the Pre & Post Observation Conferences

Teacher Observation season is upon us, and no matter your experience level in the classroom, the fact is, having another adult in the classroom can make even the most seasoned teachers feel a sense of nervousness. 

In this episode, Danielle & Nicole discuss the aspects of teacher observations that often get overlooked: the pre-conference and post-conference. For many, these short meetings are seen as yet another check on the to-do list that holds little to no real value. Well, not for Danielle & Nicole who recognize this meeting as an opportunity to learn and progress as an educator.

What you'll hear:

Pre-conference

  • See it as an opportunity to understand what the observer/school values
  • Give context for how this lesson fits into the overall unit—but also try to highlight how this reflects what you do in your classroom
  • Just like an interview, be prepared to ask what you want feedback on—and choose it carefully

Post observation

  • Consider how you are taking the feedback
  • Will this person be doing your next observation? 
  • What takeaways do you have knowing your observer?
Nov 07, 201938:32
Episode 57: Teacher Turned Visibility Coach: a Conversation with Alissa McDonald

Episode 57: Teacher Turned Visibility Coach: a Conversation with Alissa McDonald

Oct 31, 201941:14
Episode 56: From Small Biz Summit to the Classroom
Oct 24, 201943:23
Episode 55: Teacher Side Hustle 101 with Stacey Ogden

Episode 55: Teacher Side Hustle 101 with Stacey Ogden

This week on the Edverything Podcast, we feature Stacey Ogden, the founder of @SideHustleTeachers. Stacey is a veteran music educator turned blogger turned podcaster, turned edupreneur coach. Stacey is an incredible example of owning her role as a teacher, but not allowing this to define every aspect of her life so that she can fully embrace her multiple passions and encourage others to do the same (and maybe make a little extra income along the way!) 

Stacey created a free online community which allows her to deep dive with teachers who want to start a business as a way to stay busy over the summer, or want a different way to pursue their passions, or make a little extra income, or are looking to transition out of the classroom altogether. Stacey is so very present with her community to not only offer free resources, support, real-time feedback, but she offers a free 15-minute call with each new member to truly learn about how she can support and guide their transition to side-hustling. 

Stacey’s goal is to help her clients become equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to run successful businesses, and boy, does she do it well. 

In this episode, we hone in on some of the main reasons teachers hesitate committing fully to a side business, why we need to stop learning and start doing,  3 major questions to ask yourself before starting a side hustle, and how to avoid major pitfalls associated with the early stages of side businesses. 

If you do anything after today’s episode, I hope it is to join @sidehustleteachers on Facebook. Did you know there are over 2,700 members?!

Links mentioned: 

Stacey's website: 

http://side-hustle-teachers.com/

Stacey's Facebook Group: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustleteachers/

Oct 17, 201945:39
Episode 54: The New Student Welcome Wagon

Episode 54: The New Student Welcome Wagon

Welcoming those students who, for whatever reason, have joined your class late can be a real challenge. You want to help them adjust to the new class environment and community but may not have time to familiarize them with your classroom set up and the students there in the same way you could at the beginning of the year when everyone was in a new situation. In order to be ready and welcoming to students no matter when they join your classroom, here are some steps you can take to make the transition process as smooth as possible— for you and the students.

The inspiration for this episode was months ago— I new student welcome kit was making the rounds on Pinterest—one mostly containing classroom supplies, which sparked its own debate.

Recently, I’ve had a number of new students, and the issue has come up again. While it probably won’t be necessary to provide your students with supplies, having something ready and waiting to go and a plan for how to integrate them in the class will help make things easier for everyone involved.

The New Student Welcome Packet:

  1. An actual welcome letter (a pseudo table of contents for the packet)
  2. Copy of the syllabus
  3. Copy of the classroom rules/policies/expectations (you probably have this hanging in your room)
  4. An overview of who you are (perhaps you by the numbers or something you usually hand out to get parents getting to know you)
  5. A student intake survey
  6. Log in information/how to create accounts for websites used
  7. All the handouts you have created to date that they will need for the midterm/final/etc.
  8. Schedule for when things need to be made up/turned in if needed

How do you include them in class?

  1. Partner/group work that YOU assign
Oct 10, 201933:12
Episode 53: The Big Picture: Advice from a School Admin Turned Children’s Book Author, Nicole Hoye

Episode 53: The Big Picture: Advice from a School Admin Turned Children’s Book Author, Nicole Hoye

Teacher burnout is a real problem in education. Some of our guests have regained their passion for the field by changing grade levels or using their TpT store to spark renewed interest in education. Nicole Hoye, an elementary teacher in Canada, took a different path— but one that is sure to inspire others to similarly fall back in love with teaching. 

In this episode, Nicole Hoye vulnerably discloses the exact emotions that she was feeling which led her to think that maybe she was no longer the teacher she would want her own child to have—and the wheels this revelation put in motion. Nicole decided to pursue an administrative path at her school, believing that too often teachers need more to be supported than they typically receive from leadership. But Nicole didn’t stop there. She turned a long-time dream into reality: publishing a children’s book. 

With a teacher as the main character, the book itself and even the podcast episode serve as important reminders to help teachers keep perspective in this difficult profession and the realization that our students of any age are capable and aware of the unique strengths we bring to the classroom each and every day. 

In this episode you’ll hear: 

-How to transition from teacher to admin, whether working at the same school or in a new environment 

-The biggest misconceptions around the role of admin in your school 

-How writing a book could serve as another method of documenting your teaching journey 

-The reason a picture book was created with the teacher as the main character 

-Why you need to keep your why in mind 

-What steps go into publishing a children’s book 


Links mentioned: 

Purchase Nicole’s book! Miss Claire Has Lost Her Flair https://www.amazon.com/dp/1513651625/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_GEiMDbE3AKYJN 

Episode 30: A How-To Guide For Being A Good Mentor/Mentee 

 https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/mentor-mentee-relationships 

Episode 29: Engaging Transformations: Inspiring Students And Teachers To Get Started With Kayla Dessert https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/engaging-transformations-kayla-dessert 

Episode 25: Successfully Skipping A Grade: When To Move To A New Grade Level— And How To Do It Well With Heather Planchon https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/teacherchanginggradelevelheatherplanchon 

Episode 22: Time, Tasks, & Trauma: Troubleshooting Common Teacher Stressors With Amanda Murtaugh, LMHP https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/time-tasks-trauma-troubleshooting-common-teacher-stressors-with-amanda-murtaugh-lmhp

Oct 03, 201951:53
Episode 52: A Message from the Tech Department

Episode 52: A Message from the Tech Department

Danielle & Nicole are here with a very special message from a very special guest. This week, we feature an expert on all things IT, technology in schools, classroom tech troubleshooting, and more. We were lucky enough to sit down with Mike, who is our in house technology guru, and more widely known as Danielle's husband! 

We asked you responded. When we reached out to our Instagram community about some of their biggest technology flops, the responses came rolling in. We heard the bad and the ugly when it comes to unexpected technology fails, but we're here to remind you that we're all learning.  

Today's episode features some of the most common technology-related questions, comments, complaints, and struggles; and it is well worth it to take out a pen and paper to jot down all that Mike has to offer. From keyboard shortcuts to simple troubleshooting tactics to strategies for anticipating tech errors, Mike is here to help. 

Sep 26, 201956:07
Episode 51: Technical Difficulties

Episode 51: Technical Difficulties

After celebrating their 1 year podcasting anniversary (!!!) Danielle & Nicole are here to share some of the not so comfortable parts of teaching - dealing with technical difficulties. While every teacher has had their fair share of tech-horror stories, more than half the battle is learning how to remain calm during these potentially stressful situations. Danielle and Nicole break-down some of the common technical difficulties they've experienced in their classrooms over the years and the ways they've learned to trouble-shoot and keep their cool. 

In this episode you'll hear: 

-Making sure students know how to use the tech especially before project submission time

-How to manage varying classroom tech setups especially as a Traveling Teacher

-How to differentiate between issues you can and cannot anticipate 

Sep 19, 201933:35
Episode 50: 5 Rules of Thumb For The Traveling Teacher

Episode 50: 5 Rules of Thumb For The Traveling Teacher

Danielle and Nicole are back with their 50th episode! Woo-hoo! And while we're excited to reach this benchmark, we're back to business discussing what it's like to be a teacher "on the move". Nicole has done her fair share of traveling between classrooms, and shares her 5 rules of thumb for making these classroom transitions as seamless as possible. 

Rule of Thumb #1:

Shoutout to our pal and fellow podcaster, Kelly Jackson @thesimiplyorganizedteacher for this quote; "Everything needs to have a home". 

— organizational tools at home base and in teacher bag

— backups of backups chargers, batteries, pens 

Rule of Thumb #2:

"Have a system" 

- homework submission, classroom helpers, start and close procedures

Rule of Thumb #3:

"Spend the Time"

 - stay late/go in early to set up for next day. 

- No luxury of “game time decision”

Rule of Thumb #4: 

"Don’t Waver on Authority"

- traveling doesn’t mean disorganized

- own the space

Rule of Thumb #5: 

"Communication is Key" 

- talk with neighboring teachers 

- ask for help and your own permanent space in the classroom

Sep 12, 201930:17
Episode 49: Ideas For Remembering 9/11 In The High School Classroom

Episode 49: Ideas For Remembering 9/11 In The High School Classroom

While using holidays as a source of inspiration for lessons is a common practice in the lower grades, tackling a day as serious as 9/11 can yield important and productive teaching moments at the high school level.  While some may shy away from this topic, it is possible to incorporate a respectful and meaningful lesson on Sept. 11 that connects and enhances the curriculum for your subject area discipline.

Why Discuss 9/11 in the Classroom

1| Nearly all students in k-12 education now were born after Sept. 11, 2001 and those that were alive were much too young to have first-hand memories of the event.  Without speaking about it directly in class, students will have little exposure to this significant cultural moment. History classes have a lot of area to cover, and few courses will make it to something as modern as 9/11.  Despite the fact that students will not have direct experience with it, the aftermath of that day is still very much a part of the political and cultural landscape even to this day. Given that students of this generation are being labeled Homelanders, it makes sense that they should know the origin intimately.


2| This provides an authentic opportunity to teach about primary sources in an accessible way.  Many courses are arranged chronologically, and while this makes sense, it means that dealing with primary sources presents an even greater challenge because the style in which these sources are written seem so archaic and the topics, too, are often completely foreign.  Primary sources about 9/11 will use language that seems much more familiar and the students will have a general knowledge about the events being referenced. Though outside of the typical order, students will buy into the fact that class is taking a break from typically scheduled lessons because it makes sense to cover it on the anniversary of the event itself, not realizing that you have additional motives for doing this.

3| While one might initially associate debates and 9/11 with politics and conspiracy theories, there are still other ways to use this topic to stimulate academic venturing into any overly loaded controversies.  Because this event has stimulated so much art, questions regarding ownership of the event and who has the right to use this as inspiration can stimulate real debate. Whether this event genuinely changed the landscape of art or literature or cultural more generally is also a real area for academic argument.


How to Make a Lesson Centered on 9/11

Billy Collins’s “The Names” is a remarkable piece for students to examine.  After reading the short poem, students can watch Collins perform it with a photo tribute to the victims here.

Take the lesson a step further with their suggested extension activity designed to make students consider when and how cultural divides form. Get this entire lesson to use with your English, Social Studies, Journalism, or History class here

The memorial itself opened on the 10th anniversary and the museum opened in 2014.  Take the virtual tour and discuss what seems most impactful.


Bonus Idea Leave it to the pros

Find it all here.

Sep 05, 201926:38
Episode 48: 3 Things We're Leaving Behind This School Year

Episode 48: 3 Things We're Leaving Behind This School Year

New year, new me...well, sort of! Danielle & Nicole debrief after the Total Teacher Summit 2019 and share how watching more than 20+ talks put on by experts from around the world really changed their perspectives as the new school year approaches. In hearing talks that ranged from best practices for teacher self-care to automizing systems in your classroom to ultimately take less work home with you, it's safe to say that there were many major takeaways from this weekend. 

If you'd like to gain access to these talks and get your hands on exclusive content provided by each of the incredible Total Teacher Summit speakers, head to https://the-total-teacher-summit.heysummit.com/ 

So, what exactly are Danielle & Nicole 'giving up' this school year? 

Well, for Nicole, she's using elements from her talk on Teacher Perfectionism to reframe how she encounters inevitable challenges throughout the school year, personal relationships, and inner dialogue. Many of these changes were inspired by Amanda Murtaugh's quote "Don't compare someone else's month highlight reel with your average Tuesday". 

Danielle is working hard to relieve some of the self-inflicted stress and pressure especially when it comes to trying to control her students' decision making. She's learning to walk away from her instinct to "recreate the wheel", and stop creating more unnecessary work for herself. 

Aug 29, 201931:57
Episode 47: How To Host a Virtual Summit In the Classroom in 9 Steps

Episode 47: How To Host a Virtual Summit In the Classroom in 9 Steps

Danielle & Nicole are here to discuss their favorite topic - virtual summits! Whether you're curious about the behind the scenes end of creating a the #totalteachersummit or you're seriously considering implementing a virtual summit in your classroom this school year, Danielle & Nicole are here to walk you through the "How-To" of virtual summit creation. 

When you listen to episode 46 you know why a virtual classroom meet-up is worthwhile, and today we're building on that point, bringing you the how. In just 9 easy steps, we break down questions to ask yourself, factors to consider, and potential roadblocks to look out for. 

Step 1: Pick a unit that makes sense to host as virtual summit

  • What unit is so large in scope that you always feel like you just scratch the surface with how you traditionally cover it? (Nothing comes to mind? In episode #18, we talked about how to teach topics you can’t stand— this very well might be one of them)

Step 2: Select what students will be responsible for in terms of creating the virtual summit.  Think outside just the presentation itself. Student autonomy is key! 

  • Name of Summit.  You have the general topic/concept, but let students choose a name for more ownership and creativity. How can you make this happen— have students work in small groups to come up with their name and a pitch for why. 

Step 3: Craft a corresponding rubric or rubrics to use for each of the requirements students must meet

  • Identify Common Core Standards you are looking to address
  • What you’ll probably want included for this rubric or to have separate rubrics for:
  1. Presentation— creativity, accuracy, understanding audience
  2. Networking/Engagement—how do they interact with others “in chat.”  The quality and quantity of what is said, how it is said
  3. The “extras”— do students need to create a corresponding PowerPoint for their talk? Do they need to create a virtual or physical thumbnail display of their talk

Step 4:  Decide what technology you need to use to make this happen.  When will students be viewing the presentations? How will they give their feedback?

Step 5: Determine how to model the concept and any related technology in your classroom

  • Don’t assume students know how to use a particular piece of technology.  Time will probably need to be built in for students to learn this.  Do students need to edit their videos? Upload them?  These small logistics are things that can cause a lot of problems come the due date if you don’t plan for it as students are unlikely to know what they don’t know

Step 6: Get students HYPED

Step 7: Decide what students will need extra support with to create their virtual summit and select how much class time to devote to it

Step 8: How can the summit live on/be shared with others?

  • Grab our bulletin board print outs and utilize QR codes
  • Use Class Dojo to share with parents

Step 9: Reflection to help you iterate

  • Build in time for you and your students to reflect on the project, stay organized, student growth and ownership, make it even smoother next time or for next year
Aug 22, 201941:57
Episode 46: Are You Ready to Host a Virtual Summit? Here's Why This is Your Next Perfect Classroom Project

Episode 46: Are You Ready to Host a Virtual Summit? Here's Why This is Your Next Perfect Classroom Project

You know that you need to make your students give presentations. Being able to present is a lifeskill they need to have and it may even be part of your Common Core Standards. But oral presentations might inspire you with just as much dread as your students. Whether you are filled with trepidation knowing how anxiety-ridden some of your students will get at at the thought of standing in front of the class, exasperation at the monotonous subject matter that too often fills the speeches, or downright resentment as you watch the rest of the class tuning out the speaker from their desk, pleased to do the bare minimum as they skate by for the class period, oral presentations seem like a stale vestige of what education looks like. 

In this episode, Danielle and Nicole discuss how reframing the traditional oral presentation as a virtual summit breathes new life into this tired assignment. Though virtual summits are only now gaining traction in the online education and entrepreneurship communities, we think they have incredible potential for the classroom setting as well. From having students practice soft skills to increased critical thinking and options for demonstrating that they truly know their audience, we dig into why we believe that a class-wide virtual summit would be a great addition to your the projects your planning for your students this upcoming school year.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-How the typical oral presentations have the same pitfalls as essays

-How to save class time by using making use of the Flipped Classroom concept 

-How using “Chat” makes for a more authentic way and engaging way for the “viewers” to participate

-How student ownership and virtual summits go hand in hand

Links mentioned

The Total Teacher Summit! Get your free ticket 🎟 https://www.edverything.com

Kristin Yann

Episode 27: Busting Boredom: Creating Choice Boards That Leaves Students Wanting More With Kristin Yann

https://www.instagram.com/schoolandthecity/

Haylee Harwick

https://www.instagram.com/hellomrsharwick/

Episode 12: A Teacher's Guide To Gift Giving

Episode 20: 5 Ways Your Students Are Cheating Right Now

As always, check out our free resource library! https://www.edverything.com/resource-library-opt-in This is where you can get a free bulletin board to help display your virtual summit offline as well!

Aug 15, 201922:23
Episode 45: How To Get the Most Out of Attending a Virtual Summit

Episode 45: How To Get the Most Out of Attending a Virtual Summit

We're back again to discuss our favorite topic...virtual summits! As you likely already know, the Total Teacher Summit is our all virtual, all free teacher conference chock full of 20+ presenters over 2 days covering 10+ categories! Today we're diving deeper into how to get the most out of attending any virtual summit, regardless of the subject area or topic. 

Here are some key pieces to keep in mind: 

  • Register and mark it in your calendar.  We will also send you reminder emails about the talks/topics you said you were interested in! 
  • Tell others about it so you can attend with friends.  #TotalTeacherSummit is the hashtag to use! Consider having a watch party with one or two of your #teacherbesties
  • Follow the speakers that you are interested in—tell them you are excited about hearing their talk!
  • Fill out your virtual name tag and post it to start making connections with other attendees
  • Get your free goodie bag via email
  • Grab the freebie offered from the speaker -This should help you get even more out of the presentation 
  • Join the private FB group for the event!
  • Close those other tabs -You tell your students multitasking doesn’t work so don’t be that person 
  • Take notes (and post those too!)
  • Get in the chat and ask questions.  -LiveChat
  • Tell others in the private FB group how you plan to use the new strategy! You are far more likely to make it happen 
  • Don’t let it end when the conference ends! Stay connected with those that you’ve met and the presenters you’ve been introduced to and consider registering for the All Access Pass so you can listen again when you need it most and score some incredible extras in our bundle or exclusives/exclusive deals 
Aug 08, 201933:15
Episode 44: Why Attend A Virtual Summit

Episode 44: Why Attend A Virtual Summit

We tackled many of the most common questions we’ve gotten in this episode of the EDverything Podcast, but we wanted to include some of those answers— and more— right here as well! 

-Where is the summit taking place?

Online.  Completely online.  No hotel stay or plane ticket required! Enjoy all the summit has to offer from the comfort of your own home!

-I’ve never attended a virtual summit before.  If the summit is all online, do I need a webcam to be an attendee?

Absolutely not!  While you will get to see our faces as hosts and the faces of most of our presenters, you do not need to appear on camera in any way.  Go ahead and attend in those pajamas if that is whatever makes you most comfortable!

-If the summit is all online, is there a way to connect with other attendees?

There sure is! We know that one of the biggest motivations behind attending a conference is networking. We are have a private Facebook group where you can connect with all those like-minded educators! All attendees will get invited to the group via email right before the summit begins on Aug. 24th.

If you want to go a step further, consider hosting a few of your closest teacher friends for a viewing party! Have everyone bring a dish, binge some amazing PD, and share a pic of the watch party on social using the hashtag #TotalTeacherSummit

-Do I have to watch all of the presentations?

Nope! You know what you need. Check out the talks that interest you! All attendees, including those who have registered for free, can watch every single talk if they so choose the weekend of Aug. 24-25th!

-Is this summit only for a specific grade level or discipline?

Our presenters are from a range of subjects and grade levels and the vast majority of the talks are designed in a way to be applicable no matter what age group or subject matter is your specialty.

-This sounds great…so why is it free to attend?

We are truly passionate about the idea of professional development, which is why we started our weekly podcast last year. We think outstanding PD is possible and should be readily available. We know that our fellow educators are some of our greatest resources, and we are so pleased to be able to offer these deserving educators a platform to share their talents, transforming teachers and classrooms around the country and around the world as a result.

-I love the mission of the summit! How can I support the summit?

We designed this summit to bring together like-minded individuals, and we truly appreciate your eagerness to give back. There are a few different ways:

-Help spread the word about the summit. Post about it to your social media channels so other like-minded teachers can find their way to this summit as well! Tag a friend or two (or 30) on Instagram. Retweet what comes in your registration email and follow us in both places.

-If you love the summit, we know you’ll enjoy our podcast as well. Subscribe to the EDverything podcast to receive even more free PD on a weekly basis, and if you like what you hear, leave us a review or rate the show.

-Shop Brands We ❤️! Planning to do a little back to school shopping anyway? If you do your online shopping at one of the stores listed here, we will receive a small affiliate commission for any purchase you make by clicking through our link at no additional cost to you.


Aug 01, 201922:51
Episode 43: Summer Playlist Series: Organizing Seats, Stuff & Schedules
Jul 25, 201911:20
Episode 42: Summer Playlist Series: Creating Great Activities and Assessments

Episode 42: Summer Playlist Series: Creating Great Activities and Assessments

Playlist 4: Creating great activities and assessments 

Do your classroom activities or assessments need a makeover for the 2019 school year? After you’ve considered how you will get to know your students in those first few days and weeks (listen to last week’s recommendations in playlist 3 for help with that), it’s time to think about how to create lesson plans and assessments that work for you and your students. Whether it’s how much class time to dedicate to a particular topic, how to give assessments that challenge each individual student, or how to make students care by making real world connections, Pam, Kristin, and Emily will inspire you to revamp the way you think of activities and assessments—and it’s sure to change the way your students think as well!


Ep 27 Choice Boards with Kristin Yann

https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-27-Busting-Boredom-Creating-Choice-Boards-That-Leaves-Students-Wanting-More-with-Kristin-Yann-e3ish7

-Makes sure that you have a challenge suited for each student

-So you won’t forget any components, choice board checklist


Ep 21 Curriculum that Motivates with Emily Aierstok

https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-21-Curriculum-That-Motivates-And-Reignites-Your-Passion-For-Teaching--with-Emily-Aierstok-e370bh

-interdisciplinary, connected to the real world

-you are more interested as well as the students (longevity in the classroom)


Ep 35 Breaking Down The Writing Process with Pam Olivieri

https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-35-Reluctant-To-Rockstar-Writers-with-Pam-Olivieri-e46f0b

-what do you need to slow down in order to effectively teach

-how can you model each step

Jul 18, 201915:36
Episode 41: Summer Playlist Series: Getting to Know Your Students

Episode 41: Summer Playlist Series: Getting to Know Your Students

With July in full swing, many teachers start thinking about the upcoming school year. As thoughts about the approaching school year, concerns about getting to know an entirely different group of students may start to creep in. Getting to know our students is one of our top priorities in those first days and weeks, but how can we do so in a way that is effective? Amanda, Janelle, and Kayla share what you need to know to get to know those new kiddos—and strategies that help you see what they really need right from the start 

Amanda Murtaugh: 

https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-24-Sources-Of-And-Solutions-For-Student-Stress-An-Interview-with-Amanda-Murtaugh--LMHP-e3d370

-  assess what students need

  • use invitational language from the very start
  • asking last years instructors for any tips for teacher 

Janelle Everetts: 

https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-15-The-How-and-Why-of-Building-Meaningful-Student-Connections-with-Janelle-Everetts-e2sb31

  • Letting students get to know a bit about you to establish trust and shared interests 
  • Seeing the decor in your classroom as an opportunity to get to know one another
  • Connecting with students through writing 

Kayla Dessert:

https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-29-Engaging-Transformations-Inspiring-Students-and-Teachers-To-Get-Started-with-Kayla-Dessert-e3n57d

  • Lists a bunch of ways to gain insights into what your students are into—and a reminder to make sure you know what is in right now
  • Infuse your own personality into your lessons 
  • Let them share their “wins” and learn what that means to them
Jul 11, 201919:59
Episode 40: Summer Playlist Series: TpT Tips

Episode 40: Summer Playlist Series: TpT Tips

Week 2 of the summer series has us turning our attention to TpT
We've had a little bit of time to relax and recover from the end of the school year sprint
Last week, we featured episodes about teacher wellness and getting routines down to help you stay happy and healthy, a great foundation for getting in a routine to work from home— which can be easier said than done
If you aren’t working during the summer, your mind might be thinking about how to make a little extra cash
Whether you have yet to open your TpT store or you have one that might as well not be open because it has gained such little traction, begin with Yari’s advice in episode 19. If you need some mindset work to get you started so you stop making excuses or some tactical tips for first steps in starting an account and picking your freebie, Yari has you covered.
This is a perfect episode to pair with a crash course in branding from Amanda Thompson, episode 37 of the podcast. Amanda explains how branding is more than just colors and fonts— though she does provide some killer tips for making sure that you pick a name that will actually work for you long term. She will also help you get over that perfectionism that has been keeping you sidelined for too long
Want to take your TpT game to the next level? Listen to Hayley’s second time on the show in episode 33. This TpTer has hit a number of impressive milestones and she shares her secrets behind it. Before spending your time uploading #allthethings you’ve ever created, listen to Hayley’s advice on product lines so you have repeat customers right from the start
With trainings for budding teacherpreneurs as well as those more focused on strategies for the traditional classroom, make sure you save the date for The Total Teacher Summit! Aug 24-25! If you register for the talks and listen when they go live, it is completely free to attend, so make sure you join us for this virtual summit!

Links mentioned:

Yari's episode:
anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-19-Why-You-Should-Be-on-TpT-and-How-To-Get-Started-Today-with-Yari-Aguilu-e32rve
Hayley's episode:
anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-33-Making-Success-Your-Business-TpT-Is-a-Business--Not-a-Hobby-with-Hayley-Cain-e41t58
Amanda's episode:
anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-37-Genuinely-You-to-Genuine-Growth-Building-Your-Brand-Expertly-and-Authentically-with-Amanda-Thompson-e4attn
Jul 04, 201910:20
Episode 39: Summer Playlist Series: Teacher Wellness

Episode 39: Summer Playlist Series: Teacher Wellness

Kicking off the Summer Series: Teacher Wellness

Summer is synonymous with taking it easy— but that doesn’t mean doing absolutely nothing. In fact, that is a recipe to leave you feeling completely exhausted when the school year does roll around

Start doing some of the prep this summer to get you into routines that will feel like second nature by the time the next school year begins

Ep 22 with Amanda Murtaugh

She explains why you might be feeling so exhausted—and it’s not just the hours of grading that could be taking a toll. Now is a great time to check in with yourself to evaluate if anything needs to be balanced by taking the Self Assessment she recommends—and picking times throughout the year to do it again!


Ep 9 with Michele Hamilton

In our very first interview, Michele talks about the habits she put into place that helped her fend off the burnout that had been creeping in. She talks about taking care of both mind and body in her episode, covering everything from affirmations to actually completing that workout you said you would do. I love her discussion of using a regular brain dump, and if you start putting that into practice during the summer, you are far more likely to stick with it during the school year (and get even more done this July and August!)

Ep 17 with Nicki

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we will get sick during the school year. Nicki has a 20 minute sun plan that she uses as she copes with chronic illness. She explains what to put in place early so you can make changes from your phone when you are too sick to get out of bed—and now is the perfect time to put some of those frameworks in place

These episodes originally aired throughout season 1, but listening to them all together can make all this information that much more actionable. Want even more great PD on your schedule? Make sure to mark your calendar for August 24-25 so you can join us for the Total Teacher Summit—just like these episodes, we are putting together trainings that serve all parts of the educator’s life, from wellness to lesson plans and everything in between!


Links mentioned: 

Amanda Murtaugh: 

https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-22-Time--Tasks---Trauma-Troubleshooting-Common-Teacher-Stressors-with-Amanda-Murtaugh--LMHP-e38ur9

Michele Hamilton: 

https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-9-Cultivating-Healthy-Routines-For-Life-Outside-The-Classroom-with-Michele-Hamilton-e2j66j

Nicki Dingraudo: 

https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-17-How-To-Make-A-Solid-Sub-Plan-in-20-Minutes-or-Less-with-Nicki-Dingraudo-e2vc9f


Jun 27, 201911:28