Back to the Bell
Back to the Bell is where teaching and mom life collide. Hosted by two former school administrators turned classroom champions, Hayley and Shannon take you behind the scenes of education—from anchor charts to carline chaos. With raw honesty, relatable stories, and just the right amount of laughter, this podcast is for educators, parents, and anyone trying to balance it all with heart. 🔔 Real talk. Real classrooms. Real life—because the bell always rings again.
Episodes
Think teaching is just lesson plans and grading? Think again. In this episode, Hayley and Shannon pull back the curtain on all the extra hats educators wear—from car line chaos to impromptu event planning, and even piggybacking kids through a flooded parking lot. We share our funniest (and most exhausting) “other duties” moments, talk about the unspoken pressure to say yes to everything, and offer practical tips for setting boundar...
Being both an educator and a parent comes with a unique set of challenges—and sometimes, conflicting hats. In this episode, Hayley and Shannon share honest stories, practical tips, and lessons learned about advocating for your child while navigating professional relationships with coworkers. From knowing when to speak up (and when to pause) to finding balance between grace and boundaries, this conversation will leave you feeling em...
This week, Hayley and Shannon dive into the real-life chaos of juggling teaching, parenting, and partnership. From forgotten permission slips to late-night grading piles, we’re unpacking the mental load—and what actually helps.
Takeaways include practical strategies, honest moments, and a reminder that presence matters more than perfection.
Welcome to the very first episode of Back to the Bell! In this candid kickoff, meet your hosts—Hayley and Shannon—two former school administrators who first crossed paths in 2018. We share how our friendship was built in the whirlwind of leadership and what led us, seven years later, to trade our walkie-talkies and staff meetings for whiteboards and anchor charts.
From hallway decisions to heart-led pivots, we're opening up about w...
It’s back-to-school season and chaos is in full swing! In this episode, Hayley and Shannon share real talk from all angles—leadership, classroom, and motherhood. From panicked parent emails and staff prep to planner hacks and spirit night survival, we’re covering the madness with humor, heart, and helpful takeaways.
Whether you're a principal, teacher, or parent (or all three!), you’ll walk away with tips, mindset shifts, and the r...
In this episode, Hayley and Shannon open up about their transition from school administrators back to the classroom. They share the personal and professional reasons behind the shift, the challenges of letting go of leadership roles, and the unexpected joy of reconnecting with students.
If you’ve ever questioned your career path or felt pulled in a new direction, this one’s for you. Sometimes stepping back is really a step toward w...
Meet your hosts, Hayley and Shannon—two former administrators who traded their walkie-talkies for whiteboards and never looked back. In this brief intro episode, we share what Back to the Bell is all about: real talk, relatable stories, and weekly encouragement for educators, moms, and multitasking women everywhere.
New episodes drop every Wednesday—your midweek pick-me-up from the classroom to carline and everything in between.
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