How tired do you feel? It's been a long year of teaching, how are you wrapping up your year? In this podcast, I talk about how I'm wrapping up my year. I also discuss some important reminders to all of us educators who need to be taking care of ourselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minpd/message

Have you gotten to the point where you have that same lesson plan that you pull out to use each year? Do your lessons need some more updated technology and pedagogy? In this episode, I explore why we might be stuck in the same rut. I also share some insight into what I do that keeps me out of the rut and plans for next year to continue moving. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minpd/message

Have you wanted to review math skills in an exciting way? How would you like resources that are ready to go with minimal work on your part? Ever wanted an easier way to plan and share lesson plans? I have some new techie tools that I have been using to answer these questions. Tune in for some new ideas! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minpd/message

How can you build school culture if you are a classroom teacher?  How can you bring joy to those coworkers around you?  I have a few tips in this episode on things I've done with my staff to encourage a positive culture.  It's sometimes just the little things that can bring such joy to others and bond you together as a staff. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minpd/message

Do you ever wish your class could keep learning when you know you are going to be absent?  Do you like being able to make sub plans in minutes instead of hours?  I share in this episode some of the ways that I plan quality lessons for when I know I will be absent.  In the long run it will save you time and you will also be investing in your student's learning even when you have to be away. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minpd/message

How does your day start in  your classroom?  Do students arrive excited to be there?  I have some awesome ways that I use to start my day.  I want to inspire you with new ways to get your kids wanting to get to school early. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minpd/message

Have you ever struggled to get everything done?  Have you ever felt that you bit off more than you can chew?  Well I know I have as a teacher!  I have learned just in the past year the importance of the word no.  I always want to do everything I possibly can to make a difference in the world.  The problem is I can't do it all!  In this podcast I explore the reasons why teachers may not say no as well as how saying no can improve your life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minpd/message

Do you have that kid in your class who always seems to be not paying attention?  Do you have that kid in your room who is always goofing off and trying to get attention?  I have found ways over the past 22 years of teaching that I feel will help you solve this problem.  In this episode, I share this technique and give you a way to gain back some of the teaching time you lose due to misbehavior. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minpd/message

When are your kids at their best?  If you say the last 2 months of school you are not alone.  I believe that they can be at their best all school year long.  I have a tried and true way that will buy you more time to teach and less time to work on behavior.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minpd/message

Do you need some new ideas to start the school year?  Do you always feel like you are not quite ready to get started?  In this podcast I discuss some tips to get your school year off on the right foot.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minpd/message