Secondary Teacher Podcast

Feeling buried under grading, lesson planning, and all the invisible tasks no one else sees?

I get it—I’ve been there, juggling multiple preps and struggling with burnout way before AI was even an option for teachers. In this episode, I’m sharing the five AI shortcuts I wish I’d had in my classroom—quick, practical tools for secondary teachers with multiple preps that will save you hours on lesson planning, creating exit tickets, g...

Ever feel like you’re juggling way too many classes, lesson plans, and expectations as a secondary teacher with multiple preps?

In this episode, I’m sharing real talk about finding balance—no superhero moves required! I’ll show you three sanity-saving strategies (think boundaries, batching, and mistake-proofing routines) that helped me survive teaching three or more preps year after year.

We’ll chat about how to simplify your workf...

Hey secondary teachers juggling multiple preps, feeling that mid-semester slump hit hard?

You’re not alone! In this episode, I dive into why October exhaustion is totally normal (spoiler: decision fatigue is real) and share three teacher-tested routines that helped me beat burnout while still keeping up with planning, grading, and all those endless to-dos.

If you’re overwhelmed by grading stacks, tired of never-ending lesson planni...

Ever feel like October is when the wheels start falling off as a secondary teacher with multiple preps?

I get it—grading stacks up, your email never ends, and the pressure to do it all leaves you feeling underwater. In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing three simple, practical strategies to help you breathe again: time-tracking tips, boundary-setting scripts, and ways to trim the extras that don’t actually b...

Feeling buried under grading, lesson planning, and endless to-dos as a secondary teacher with multiple preps this October?

You’re definitely not alone—I’ve been there too, and research backs up just how overwhelming this time of year can be. In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing the top three strategies that helped me survive the chaos: learning to prioritize what matters most (anchor tasks vs. bonus tasks),...

Are you overwhelmed juggling multiple preps, endless differentiation, and the needs of every student in your secondary classroom?

In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing my go-to strategy for planning smarter, not harder—by designing lessons for your top students and supporting everyone else with simple, effective systems.

If you’re searching for ways to differentiate without burning out, streamline lesson pla...

Ever feel like juggling multiple preps in secondary teaching just means more chaos and less control?

Trust me, I’ve been there! In this episode, I’m sharing the exact routines that have saved my sanity (and helped dozens of teachers I’ve coached) when everything goes sideways—no Pinterest-perfect solutions, just real strategies like sustainable planning period rituals, bell ringers YOUR brain actually benefits from, and a simple mi...

If you’re juggling multiple preps and wondering how to handle your school’s new cell phone ban (especially now that it’s actually becoming law in some states), this episode is for you.

I’m sharing real talk about what this shift actually means for your daily routines, classroom management, and that already-overflowing to-do list.

As someone who’s been a teacher, assistant principal, and now a parent, I break down practical, low-tec...

Hey there, fellow secondary teacher juggling three (or more!) preps with barely enough time to catch your breath—this episode is for you.

I know what it’s like to stare down one planning period and wonder how to create warmups, handle those “dead” minutes, and keep every class on track without losing your mind. In this episode, I’m sharing my go-to “Would You Rather” strategy—not just as a fun icebreaker, but as a versatile, zero-p...

Ever feel overwhelmed juggling multiple preps and wishing you didn’t have to start lesson planning from scratch for every single subject?

In this episode, I’m sharing my secret sanity-saver as a multi-prep secondary teacher: how one simple classroom routine—the gallery walk—became my go-to strategy to save time and cut down on decision fatigue across very different classes.

Whether you teach engineering, health science, or anything...

Ever sit down during your planning period—maybe with three or more different classes to prep for—and end up stuck, overwhelmed, or just tidying your always-cluttered desk? I’ve been there!

In this episode, I get real about what it’s like trying to survive as a secondary teacher juggling multiple preps, surrounded by decision fatigue, constant interruptions, and that never-ending grading pile.

But here’s the game-changer: I’ll share...

Feeling like your planning periods are slipping through your fingers already?

In this episode, I’m sharing my tried-and-true system for structuring your first 10 planning periods so you can actually get ahead—not just scramble from one class to the next.

If you’re a secondary teacher juggling multiple preps and trying to avoid those email rabbit holes, hallway wanderings, or last-minute lesson plan panics, this is for you.

I’ll wal...

Ever feel like the first 10 days of school are a wild juggling act—especially when you’re teaching multiple preps? Trust me, I’ve been there!

In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing my top strategies for creating smoother starts and lowering overwhelm, from using “accordion activities” you can flex across any subject, to teaching routines just in time instead of all at once.

If you’re a middle or high school t...

Feeling overwhelmed by planning periods and juggling multiple preps? I’ve been there!

In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I share the simple “Introduce, Practice, Produce” framework that pulled me out of survival mode—even when teaching five different classes at once.

If you’re a middle or high school teacher constantly searching for time-saving tips, lesson planning strategies, or ways to simplify your day-to-day, tu...

Kick off your school year with confidence! In this throwback episode, I’m sharing my tried-and-true strategies for secondary teachers juggling multiple preps on how to build a strong classroom culture from day one—without feeling like you have to be a performer.

Whether you’re a high school or middle school teacher, you’ll get practical tips on setting up your classroom space, greeting students, teaching essential routines, and mak...

Ever feel like you're planning a subject you’ve never taught before and wondering if you’ll survive juggling all those preps as a secondary teacher?

You’re not alone! In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I share real talk and practical strategies for mastering new curriculum, reusing lesson structures, and letting go of perfection when teaching multiple subjects—even if you didn’t major in them.

Whether you’re piecing ...

Ever feel like juggling multiple preps as a secondary teacher means endless nights and weekends lost to grading and planning?

I’ve been there—teaching at two campuses, building a new program from scratch, and trying not to drown under all the expectations.

In this episode, I’m getting real about the tiny shifts that finally helped me plan for five preps without burning out. I’ll share how I stopped trying to prove myself, started p...

If you’re a secondary teacher juggling multiple preps and you’re already thinking about how to make your classroom run smoother next year, this episode is for you.

I’m sharing super practical strategies for classroom management, lesson structure, and maximizing student engagement—especially in those challenging 90-minute blocks.

Whether you're looking to revamp your routines or just tweak your current systems, you'll find easy, rep...

Ever feel like your classroom setup changes more than your lesson plans? Trust me, you’re not alone!

As a fellow secondary teacher with multiple preps, I know the struggle of moving between classrooms (or even schools!) and trying to keep everything organized—without losing your sanity. In this episode, I’m sharing my go-to strategies for staying organized, building reliable routines, and creating classroom zones that work wherever...