"Just because you're a beginning elementary teacher, there's no need for you to struggle like one." Welcome to Beginning Teacher Talk, the weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Lori Friesen, where we talk about all of the things you wish you learned in college about teaching elementary school. We feature kid-tested classroom management techniques, organizational strategies, creative ways to motivate your students, how to work with colleagues, seasonal gems, and how to de-stress and eliminate the overwhelm that too often accompanies your first years of teaching.
Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers
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"Just because you're a beginning elementary teacher, there's no need for you to struggle like one." Welcome to Beginning Teacher Talk, the weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Lori Friesen, where we talk about all of the things you wish you learned in college about teaching elementary school. We feature kid-tested classroom management techniques, organizational strategies, creative ways to motivate your students, how to work with colleagues, seasonal gems, and how to de-stress and eliminate the overwhelm that too often accompanies your first years of teaching.
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Recent Episodes
June 17, 2026
401. How Small Changes Lead to Big Results in Pre-K Classroom Management With Special Guest Lindsay Parsons
Dr. Lori interviews pre-K teacher Lindsay Parsons about how small classroom management shifts create significant positive changes for today's students.
June 10, 2026
400. 5 Reasons Your Classroom Felt So Much Harder Than It Needed to Be
Dr. Lori Friesen reveals five hidden classroom patterns that create teacher exhaustion, offering insights to make teaching calmer and more sustainable.
June 3, 2026
399. Why Next Year Will Feel Exactly the Same (Unless You Do This First)
Dr. Lori Friesen reveals a crucial mindset shift for new elementary teachers to transform classroom management and systems before the school year begins.
401 total episodes available with 55 transcripts
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