If Teachers Ruled the World
The podcast where real teachers get real. No Pinterest perfection. No out-of-touch theory. Just honest talk about what teaching actually looks like—failures, wins, and everything in between. Hosted by Leah Cleary, a 25-year classroom veteran who says what we’re all thinking. If you're burned out, doubting yourself, or sick of impossible expectations, you're not alone—and you're not broken. Let’s give teachers a voice. New episodes weekly. Finally, someone’s saying what teachers are thinking.
Episodes
Sometimes we know better—but it still hurts. In this vulnerable first episode, Leah shares the story of getting AP scores the day before her birthday and being unexpectedly crushed by results she saw coming. After 25 years in the classroom, why did it still feel like failure? Leah explores where teacher perfectionism comes from, what the research says, and why even 1s and 2s on AP exams predict better college outcomes. If you’ve ev...
Feeling overwhelmed as the school year approaches? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to do it all.
In this episode, veteran educator Leah Cleary shares what really matters during back-to-school prep — and what you can stop stressing about. After 25 years in the classroom, Leah breaks down a no-fluff “worry about this, not that” list to help you start the year strong.
You'll learn:
What to actually prepare before Day 1 (hin...
It’s time for your monthly Teacher Policy Reality Check — and this one’s a hot topic: cell phone bans.
With 26 states now mandating restrictions and New York rolling out “bell-to-bell” policies, educators are left wondering: What does this actually mean for my classroom?
In this episode, Leah breaks down the policy jargon, translating what lawmakers say into what teachers are now expected to do — including becoming unofficial phone p...
What if one simple policy change could transform education overnight? In this solo episode, veteran teacher Leah Cleary crowns herself Education Secretary of her dream administration and takes on one of the most exhausting realities in education: early school start times.
Picture it — 7:45 AM, first period. Your students look like extras from a zombie movie, surviving on energy drinks and pure willpower. Sound familiar?
In “The 10 AM...
Meet Leah Cleary, a 25-year classroom teacher ready to talk about what teaching actually looks like - the messy parts, the real struggles, and the wins that nobody posts on social media.
Discover a podcast where teachers get honest about classroom reality, practical strategies that work, education policy that makes sense, and what school could look like if educators had a real voice.
If you're tired of perfect Pinterest classroom...
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