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#183: You Don't Need More Applications: You Need More Alignment
If you’ve been told to apply to as many teaching jobs as possible…
This episode is going to challenge everything you’ve been taught.
Because the teachers getting multiple job offers?
They’re not applying more.
They’re...
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#182: Why 'Just Get Your Foot In The Door' Is Terrible Advice for New Teachers
Everyone says the same thing to new teachers:
“Just get your foot in the door.”
But what if that advice is the exact reason so many teachers burn out in their first few years?
In this episode, I’m sharing why I didn’t...
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#181: Stop Applying to 30 Teacher Jobs: You're Doing it Wrong
If you’ve been applying to 20+ districts and hearing crickets, this episode is for you.
Every year, I get messages from new teachers saying they’ve applied everywhere and still aren’t getting interviews. And the truth...
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#176: Why You Are Being Judged For Setting Boundaries As a Teacher
If you’ve ever: • Declined summer school • Stopped staying late • Refused to work weekends • Asked to meet during contract hours instead of after
And been told you’re “not a team player”…
This episode is for you.
I...
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#175: You Were Trained to Feel Guilty for Leaving on Time
You Were Trained to Feel Guilty for Leaving on Time
If you’ve ever walked to your car at contract time and felt that tightness in your chest…
Like someone is watching. Like someone is judging. Like you should stay...
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#174: The Biggest Lie Teachers Are Taught About Hard Work
Teachers are told from the very beginning:
“If you really care, you’ll sacrifice.”
Stay late. Take work home. Be a team player. Do more. Give more. Sacrifice more.
In this episode, I’m exposing the biggest lie...
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#173: Burnout Isn’t a Time-Management Problem (It’s a Nervous System Problem)
Burnout Isn’t a Time-Management Problem (It’s a Nervous System Problem)
You don’t need another planner.
You don’t need more discipline.
You don’t need to “try harder.”
In this episode, we’re talking about something...
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#172: What “That Teacher Next Door” Actually Does Differently
You know the one.
She leaves at contract time. Her classroom runs smoothly. She doesn’t look stressed. She’s planned ahead. She doesn’t bring work home.
And you can’t help but wonder…
How?
In today’s episode, I’m...
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#171: Teacher Work-Life Balance Isn’t a Myth — It’s a Mindset
Is it really impossible to have work-life balance as a teacher… or were we just taught to believe that?
In this episode, I’m unpacking one of the biggest lies in education: That good teachers have to be exhausted.
I’m...
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#169: The 3 Systems Every Teacher Needs to Leave on Time This Year
Want to leave school at contract time without falling behind? Learn the three essential systems every teacher needs—planning, prepping, and communication—to finally stop staying late, reduce stress, and reclaim your...
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#168: 3 Things to Stop Doing If You're Feeling Burnt Out Before Break
Feeling burnt out before break? Learn the top three habits contributing to teacher burnout—and what to do instead to protect your energy, work smarter, and finish the semester strong without sacrificing your...
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#167: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Winter Break as a Teacher
Over winter break, it can be so hard to balance rest and productivity. During my first year of teaching, I made a lot of mistakes when it came to working ahead. Which is why today I am sharing the mistakes I made...
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