Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast

About Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast

Whether it's classroom management or teacher burnout, this podcast has you covered. Being a teacher isn't what it used to be. The need to meet students' educational and social-emotional needs can easily overshadow your own personal needs as a person outside of the classroom, so much so that quitting teaching may feel like the only option for a healthy life. The Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast, hosted by Dr. Erin Sponaugle, covers topics in education relevant to teachers that address the stressful issues that can cloud the joy of what teaching is meant to be, while offering helpful strategies to streamline teaching and address conflicts that arise in the classroom. Topics covered are teacher burnout, classroom management, trends in instruction and assessment, and self-care. Erin Sponaugle is a teacher, author, and speaker with the experience and insight to provide practical advice to other educators. Subscribe to this podcast to get ideas and inspiration for teaching in uncertain times. For more information on turning the page to the future of the teaching profession, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.

Publisher

Erin Sponaugle

Category

education · education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Aug 2020

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

73 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   73. Revisiting Teacher Burnout: Why Protecting Your Mental Health Matters

   It's October and Emotional Wellness Month. It's also the time of year when teacher burnout hits educators head-on amid report cards, conferences, and student behavior issues. In this episode, I revisit the impact my book Teachaholic had on changing mindsets about teaching in a system that continues to be in need of overhaul, and what we can focus on going forward to protect our mental health and create a better future for tomorrow's educators. FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for ...

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   5 Oct 2026

   72. Why Grading is Burning You Out (And How to Get it Under Control)

   Do you feel buried under a mountain of ungraded assignments? Is grading stressing you out because it feels like it consumes every minute you aren't teaching? Giving grades and assessing student progress is a large part of classroom life, but it doesn't have to leave you overwhelmed. Let's shrink that giant bag of assignments you're carrying in your back seat. In this episode, you'll learn why grading is leaving you on the brink of burnout and some strategies for reducing and condensing the nu...

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   27 Sept 2026

   71. Time Saving Tips for Lesson Planning

   Lesson planning is an important part of being prepared to meet your students' needs… but how can you do it efficiently with everything else that is expected of you as a teacher? In this episode, I'll cover the key things to remember when you feel overwhelmed by the planning process, so you can be prepared for the week ahead without it taking extra time off the clock. FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Wa...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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