Can you believe 2024 is coming to a close? I definitely can't! This was a year of big changes for me and I want you to feel those transformations too! Being a busy classroom teacher is no easy feat so inside of this episode I give you 5 tools y...

I had the pleasure of being invited to be a part of an early childhood roundtable discussion on various topics within the field. I was one of ten who took part. I am so excited to be able to share part 2 with you!! There is truly so much value ...

I had the pleasure of being invited to be a part of an early childhood roundtable discussion on various topics within the field. I was one of ten who took part. I am so excited to be able to share this with you!! There is truly so much value in...

Have you ever felt the pull to invest in mentorship? Or maybe you're struggling because you don't have the support you thought you would? You've come to the perfect place! Unfortunately, mentorship and support is not always a given when new tea...

In today's episode,I decided to speak from a leadership lens but one that is more geared toward teachers being leaders in the classroom. If you don't already know this... teachers ARE leaders whether or not they’re willing to see it for themsel...

Today, I have Erica on the podcast. She is a childcare owner and director and has been in the education space for many years. She speaks at various conferences and has her very own podcast called

It’s November which means there’s a brand new theme to the month on the podcast. This month I wanted to bring you a different perspective to the education world. You are going to be hearing from various education leaders; leaders that share the...

You probably are sick of hearing about reconnecting with your "WHY" but today's podcast episode will give you an inside look at how you can create your "WHY" and then continue to reconnect to it. Reflection questions to help you:

Do you feel like you need a reset inside your classroom? It's October, which means the kids are comfortable and behaviors are likely popping up if they haven't already. On today's podcast, we are diving into 5 ways you can hit the reset button ...

I wanted to reflect back to you guys about my first month back in the classroom after being out of the classroom for three years. This month’s theme: Reset, Reflect, and Reconnect. I know how busy September can be and how much busier October ca...

Have you ever heard of nerdy teaching? I was recently introduced to this new way of teaching. It's a way of teaching that focuses on connection with students. Chris explains it all! On today's podcast episode, I have Chris Longwell. He is an ed...

Creating a work-life balance can feel pretty impossible, especially as a new teacher. There is so much to do with very little time to get the work done. Over the years, I've found that there are 3 key elements to having the ability to create th...

If you're struggling to navigate stress and overwhelm during these first weeks of school, you've come to the right place! In today's podcast episode, I am pulling the curtain back and giving you a little taste into what it's like to be in my wo...

Transitions can make or break a classroom routine. Transitioning from one activity to the next can pose as a stressful and overwhelming time in the classroom. The students don't know what to do or what's expected and you're also trying to figur...

September's theme is going to be "navigating the first weeks of school." In this series, we're going to be discussing various topics that relate to making sure those first weeks of school set you up for success inside your classroom. This is a ...

The first year of teaching is not usually an easy one. It's a huge learning curve. In today's podcast, I speak to Christina about her experience as a first year teacher. Christina teaches in the New York City public school system. ...

This is another episode of the teacher talks podcast series. Melly is a bi-lingual teacher and focuses on parental involvement in her classroom. She’s created a system to help bridge the gap between her classroom and home not only for he...

Welcome back to another episode of our Teacher Conversations series! I am SO excited to bring you a new guest on today's podcast episode. In this conversation, we dive into looking at students ABILITIES rather than their DISABILITIES and truly ...

Transform Your Teaching is a brand NEW 3 day event I want you to be a part of!! And it's completely free! What you need to know:Transform Your Teaching is taking place on August 15th, 16th and 17th.Day 1 will focus on navig...

Welcome back to the new and improved Shaping Little Minds Podcast! For the duration of August, I am bringing you teachers from various walks of life who are here to discuss their passions, their tips and tricks, and their classroom experiences....

I want to help you to radically shift the way you’re approaching teaching. It took me 5 years to shift the way I approached teaching and make room to love life outside of the classroom. There are shifts I made when I decided it was time to move...

I've been thinking about you! Summer vacation has either already begun or it's about to and you're already thinking about next school year. Your days are free, you aren't doing much so how can you not think about next year? In toda...

Mindset is something that is critical to teaching inside the classroom, especially in the post-covid era. It has a huge positive impact on students; from building positive relationships, to believing in themselves, to higher student engagement ...

Aditya is the author of Treating Mathematics Anxiety and is the founder of Elephant Learning, which produces mathematics education courses, software, and professional development that specializes in getting youth who are behind caught up to the...

It's every teachers' dream to have a thriving classroom. The question then becomes... how do we get there? How does one thrive during the busiest seasons? We are in one of those busy seasons right now and I want to dive into the first 3 steps t...