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Having Confidence in Classroom Management
Struggling with classroom management? What if the missing key is your confidence as a teacher? In this episode of The 8 to 4 Teacher, we dive deep into how confidence ...
Forward Thinking Planning: Setting Goals That Guide Your Year
Welcome to The Eight to Four Teacher! In this episode, Barb Flowers discusses how to set goals that truly guide your year—without the overwhelm.Learn how to create spe...
Delegating in the Classroom: How to Let Go and Lighten Your Load
In today’s episode, we’re exploring how delegation in the classroom can help avoid burnout and boost productivity.Learn how to:Identify tasks to delegateEmpower other...
Navigating the Unknown: Embracing the New School Year with Confidence
Starting a new school year can stir up a lot of emotions—especially when you don’t know what to expect. Whether it’s a new curriculum, a new class makeup, or simply th...
Keep Back-to-School PD Simple: One Thing at a Time
Feeling overwhelmed by back-to-school professional development? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re tackling the pressure to overhaul everything after a single...
What to Do Before Kids Arrive – Your Back-to-School Prep Checklist
Welcome to The 8 to 4 Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the essential tasks to tackle before your students walk through the door. If the thought o...
Summer Habits That Actually Stick When School Starts
Welcome to The 8 to 4 Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to make summer habits stick when school starts. If you’ve ever created healthy routi...
Why You Need a Reset Before School Starts
Welcome to Season 2 of The 8 to 4 Teacher. Summer break isn’t a cure for burnout—it’s an opportunity for a reset. In this episode of The 8 to 4 Teacher, we’re talking ...
Why The 8 to 4 Teacher?
Welcome to The 8 to 4 Teacher — the new name, same mission, but with a clearer path forward. In this kickoff episode, I’m sharing why I’ve rebranded The Teacher Burnou...
Breaking Free From Overthinking for Teachers
Do you overthink everything as a teacher? Do you overthink lesson plans, meetings with your principal, colleagues, or parents? If that sounds like you, then this episo...
The Comparison Detox for Teachers
Are you caught in the comparison trap as a teacher? Do you feel like you never quite measure up? I've been there too. In this episode, I share:The real toll comparison...
Setting a Positive Tone for the Week as a Teacher
Are you dreading Mondays as a Teacher? Do you need a reset strategy? Listen to this episode to learn:Practical strategies to transform your Monday mindsetTips to prepa...
Strategies for Teachers When Classroom Autonomy Fades
Are you a teacher who feels like you've lost autonomy in your classroom? Are you stressed because you have a more rigid curriculum to follow? I hear this from many tea...
Conquering the Sunday Scaries as a Teacher
Do you struggle with dreading going to work on Mondays? Do you have anxiety about the upcoming week? In this episode, we dive into the topic of the Sunday Scaries. We ...
Rethinking Grading: Strategies for Meaningful Assessment and Reduced Teacher Burnout with Starr Sackstein
Do you get frustrated with grading? Does the complexity of grades overwhelm you? Join me in this podcast episode with guest Starr Sackstein as we explore grading refor...
Rekindling Passion in Education: Overcoming Burnout with Starr Sackstein
Are you feeling bored or unsure about your next steps as a teacher? Do you sense a need for a change in your career? In this episode, guest Starr Sackstein shares her ...
Rekindle Your Passion for Teaching with Mike Anderson
Do you wish you could reignite the passion for teaching you once had? In this episode, guest Mike Anderson, author of "Rekindle Your Professional Fire," shares his exp...
Prioritizing Time and Well-being for Educators: Back-to-School Strategies with Brittany Stout
Do you thrive on healthy routines during summer, only to struggle when the school year begins? You're not alone! In this episode, I sit down with health and fitness co...
An Overview of the Science of Reading
This episode is part of the National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF).Has yo...
Innovative Literacy Programs with Teacher Librarian Janet Wile
This episode is part of the National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF).Do you...