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Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

Aug 30, 2023

When you begin a new school year, there’s so much that you need to do that you can often feel overwhelmed which can lead to working too much and thoughts of self-doubt. But that mindset is not the way to start school. Instead, there are things you can do, such as gentle reminders and mindset shifts, to reframe your...


Aug 23, 2023

As teachers, we’re natural planners, both professionally and personally. That’s why it gives us immense stress when aspects of our life aren’t planned, so can you imagine what it’s like when things don’t go as you planned them? That brings us to a whole new level of stress.

But what if that unplanned moment...


Aug 16, 2023

You’ve spent four years working towards your degree, completing student teaching, and now you finally have your own classroom. But even with all this excitement you’re feeling, thoughts of imposter syndrome can start to creep in. 

So in today’s episode, I’m sharing some practical tools that help you overcome and...


Aug 9, 2023

When you take the steps to do what you need to do and make the changes you need to make, you can create a classroom you truly love. New teachers can feel so empowered and confident when they have the support and guidance that they need. Our guest today, Natalie Sanfelippo, has experienced so much growth in her...


Aug 2, 2023

Observation lessons are nerve-wracking, especially for new teachers. It can be hard to know exactly what principals are looking for when they’re observing, which can lead to additional stress. I know how anxious first year teachers can be before their first observations so I invited Cari Owens, an elementary...