Trigger warning: I discuss losing my mom to cancer and how that affected my PPD.

In this episode, I share the story of my journey to becoming a mom. I am going to admit it is a pretty raw and emotional episode.  I share my struggles, triumphs and discuss all the things I feel no one talks about when becoming a mom for the first time.

In this episode I cover what I am going to teach the first week of school, the structure of day our district decided on, and my focuses for the first few weeks of school!

In this episode I break down how I like to spend my summer and prepare for the upcoming school year! It is all about preparing yourself to be fresh and ready to go, and I discuss exactly how I accomplish that. I also talk a little bit about the anxieties of what next year will entail, and how to overcome it.

In this episode I discuss some things I want to see left behind in 2019, and what I want to see more of in 2020! I also take a dive into my thought process was for last year and where it put me.  I give advice on what to do about things that scare you, and where I hope to be next year! I hope this episode inspires you to think about 2020, and enter the year with intention!

Let's face it, during this time of year we're exhausted and the kids are over it.  However, you want to make sure you end this time of year with a good note.  In this episode I dive into ways I enjoy this time with my students, while amping up my classroom management. At the end I also discuss my favorite activities to do, that roll with the Holidays. 

I get asked this question so much, that I decided to make an episode out of it.  In this episode I explain how I got where I am, and how that might've come with some failures.  I cover example questions, and how to better prepare for each interview. 

We've all been there.  The moment before you're about to teach your first year.  Typically it is nothing but excitement, however there are a few things that pop into your head that might make you feel worried for your first year.  In this episode, I address common insecurities and topics that can sometimes scare you before you start your first year.

Ever wanted to know how to run student led conferences successfully? Well in this episode I dive into how I set my students up for success and the perks I have found come out of them running their conference.  

In this quick little minisode, I dive into how I try to keep everything as balanced as I can. I talk about tips and strategies that work for me, as well as mindsets you need to have. Minisodes are simply smaller episodes for those that want something quick and fast to listen at work or on the go!

As i'm sure we all know, teaching can sometimes get tough.  Often times it can be difficult to stay positive, especially when you're stressed or feel like you're surrounded with so much negativity. In this episode I talk about keeping a positive environment in your classroom, how to stay positive and how to boost positivity in the workplace.

One of the biggest questions I get is how I teach vocabulary!  This can often be a boring, monotonous or repetitive process however in this episode I talk about how I make it anything but.  Join me as I talk about how I make this process engaging and meaningful and hit multiple intelligences to make sure I am really helping my students practice these words in many ways.