Hosted by Rachel, an early childhood teacher and creator behind Engaging Early Learners. This podcast dives into everything from classroom management and student engagement to lesson ideas, routines, small-group instruction, and teacher life behind the scenes. Each episode is designed to be realistic, relatable, and rooted in what truly works with young learners. Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned one, you’ll leave each episode with something small (or big!) you can take back to your classroom and make your own, because even if one tiny piece helps your students thrive, that’s a win.
E23. Teaching Through Change: New Roles, New Schools & Maternity Leave
Rachel sits down with Lindsey to talk about changing roles, maternity leave, and the many transitions that come with being a teacher.
Lindsey shares her experience switching schools, teaching in a 5th-grade-only school, and what it’s like working in a school with strong resources and support. They also talk about mentoring new teachers and the advice they would give teachers heading into a new school year.
Lindsey opens up about taking maternity leave, returning to the classroom, and adjusting to a new schedule. They discuss the importance of communication, remembering what is and isn’t within your control, and giving yourself time to adjust when things change.
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19 Aug 2026
E22. What Does a School Counselor Actually Do?
When you think about an elementary school counselor, you might picture individual student check-ins or small groups but there is so much more happening behind the scenes. In this episode, Rachel sits down with Jenn, an experienced and incredibly hands-on school counselor, to take us inside the day-to-day role of a counselor in an elementary school.
Jenn shares her journey into school counseling and what her work really looks like, from supporting students with social-emotional needs and behavior to collaborating with teachers and helping staff better understand and respond to their students.
Rachel and Jenn also dive into how schools can better support student mental health, why proactive support matters, and how strong collaboration between counselors and teachers can make a meaningful difference for students.
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12 Aug 2026
E21. How BCBAs Support Students and Teachers in Schools
What does a BCBA actually do in an elementary school? In this episode, Rachel sits down with her good friend Courtney, a school-based BCBA, to talk about behavior support, working alongside teachers, and what the role really looks like in a school setting.
Courtney shares what led her to pursue a career beyond teaching, her personal connection to autism, and how she found her way into behavior support. She also breaks down what ABA is, how BCBAs support students and teachers, and some of the common misconceptions about the role.
This conversation is encouraging for teachers, special educators, and anyone who works with students and wants to better understand behavior and how to support students effectively.
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Instagram: @EngagingEarlyLearners (https://www.instagram.com/engagingearlylearners/)
Facebook: Engaging Early Learners (https://www.facebook.com/engagingearlylearners/)
Facebook Group: Engaging Early Learners Community (https://m.facebook.com/groups/1051765008572519/?ref=group_browse)
Website: EngagingEarlyLearners.com (https://engagingearlylearners.com/)
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Email: Rachel@engagingearlylearners.com (mailto:Rachel@engagingearlylearners.com)
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