Shaping Little Minds
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190 episodes
#190: Feeling Disrespected by Colleagues & How to Navigate it
I have seen many teachers posting about their colleagues disrespecting them at school and decided to do an episode on this so that you can approach these situations with grace and without having to be confrontation. In this episode, we dive int...
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#189: Prepping for December with EASE
December is a month that can bring about stress and overwhelm in many teachers lives. It can be a month that just feel never ending and when teachers end up just counting down the days. I've definitely been there! In today's episode...
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#188: What to do when you're running on EMPTY
The holiday season is quickly approaching and it can start feel like you're running on empty. In my weekly support session with my Passion to Profit clients, this was the theme this past week. My clients came into the session feeling depleted a...
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#187: Creating Calm in the Midst of Chaos
It's November... which means holiday season is approaching and that could bring up stress and overwhelm for many teachers. It is no secret that I was struggling at the beginning of the school year and during fall break, I put systems into place...
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#186: Rest Creates Momentum
Rest is something so many use as a reward for all the hard work they do -- never listen to their body when it's screaming it needs rest. There's this belief in today's society that being busy makes a person worthy of all the things they want to...
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#185: How Movement Helps Children Learn to Read with Stefanie Hohl
If you're a teacher who struggles to teach reading, know you're not alone. In today's episode, Stefanie dives into how movement can actually help children learn to read and how teachers can incorporate this into their classroom without overwhel...
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#184: Creating Opportunity for Connection in the Classroom
This was the year that I felt very disconnected from my students. I kept saying how much I miss my students from last school year. And to be completely honest, the recording for this podcast episode helped me find why I kept hitting barriers wh...
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#183: Reclaiming Your Identity Outside of Teaching
In today’s episode, I am covering one of my favorite topics – I’ve consistently spoken about it over the last few years. Reclaiming your identity outside of the classroom.This is a critical part of becoming an incredib...
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#182: Bringing STEM into the Classroom without Overwhelm
Ever felt like adding STEM just feels like an impossible task with everything else that needs to get done in the classroom? In today's episode, I am bringing you Dr. Jennifer Berry who will help you to simplify what seemingly feels complex abou...
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#181: Setting Up Routines & Procedures in the Classroom
The beginning of the year can be a time where teachers feel very stressed inside their classrooms; a new group of students, maybe a new age, and getting adjusted to the routines and procedures alongside the students. It can feel busy and ...
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#180: Teaching with Energy and Ease
Going into back to school season can feel like a lot. It can feel stressful, overwhelming and sometimes difficult to navigate. Here's the thing... when you approach a new school year positively and with a growth mindset, you end up having a won...
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#179: Tech, Ethics, Privacy —In the Classroom
Technology in the classroom is still a controversial topic. There are many that say technology shouldn't be used in the classroom and others that highlight the importance of having technology in the classroom, especially as technology continues...
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#178: 3 Ways to Help You Navigate Back to School Season
This is the season that can bring a lot of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Teachers are starting to make their way back into the classroom and begin the process of setting up for a brand new school year. In today's episode, I'm giving you 3 too...
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#177: What Kind of Summer do YOU Want?
Summer is a time for relaxation and regrouping after the school year. As you enter into vacation, I want you to really ask yourself: what kind of summer do I want?Summer goes by so quickly and so many of us end up going back to school wo...
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#176: It Starts in Your Head: Mindset Work for Educators
I have a special guest on the podcast who also happens to be speaking at the summit. She is a fellow early childhood educator, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and mindset coach. She came into my world a few years ago and we both have supporte...
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#175: Boundaries are a Form of Self-Care with Kristi Boyette
If you've been here for a while, you'll know that I'm a HUGE fan of setting boundaries, no matter how others perceive them. Kristi is a teacher mentor who walks teachers through the process to set boundaries without any guilt. In this episode, ...
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#174: A 3-Step Process to Refill Your Cup at the End of the School Year
I recently hosted a free 3-day event for teachers called Transform Your Teaching: End the Year with a BANG! This event focused on ending the year without all the stress, overwhelm, and feelings of burnout but instead being able to maximize your...
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#173: Reset, Recharge, and Reclaim Your Joy in Teaching
This is the time of year that is stressful, overwhelming, and is really easy to let your boundaries slip. It’s the last few weeks and all you want to do is get to the finish line: summer vacation. But here’s what I don’t want for you…
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#172: Raise Your Voice: Why Educators can't Stay Silent with Carla Ward
The education system is far from perfect. We suck it up and make it the best experience for our students. But what happens when we start using our voices? Our voices become a ripple effect, no matter what age we teach. Change can start to...
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#171: The Teacher Toolkit: Wrapping Up & Resetting without Burnout
The end of the school year can feel overwhelming, stressful, and honestly never ending. This episode is your step by step guide to help you wrap up your year, without draining what’s left in your tank. I will take you through various different ...
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#170: Your Permission to Rest
In case no one's told you... I give you full permission to rest each day and whenever you feel you need it.In this episode, Adva dives into the culture we currently live in as US citizens and why creating space for rest is a bette...
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#169: Integrating AI in Your Teaching Practice
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to integrate AI into your day to day as a teacher, this is the episode for you.In today's podcast episode, I had the pleasure of having Chris Hull, a former educator turned founder of Otus, a...
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#168: Managing BIG and Difficult Emotions as Teachers
When our students have big emotions, we know the tools they need in order to help them regulate those emotion. When we have those big emotions, have we truly learned to regulate them? In today's episode, I dive into steps you can take to help y...
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#167: The Burnout Crisis: Implementable Tools for Teachers
There's a burnout crisis in the teaching world and my mission is to help as many teachers as I possibly can navigate the "how" of navigating and healing burnout. In today's episode, I dive into my journey through burnout and the 3 key actions I...
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#166: Maximize Your Time During School Hours
If you've ever heard yourself say... "I have to work after hours in order to be a good teacher." Or something along the lines of: "there's too much work to be able to leave work at work." This is the episode you're going to want to dive into to...
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