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In this episode, I let you in on how the end of last year marking deadlines felt like they were eroding my sense of self, and the tips and tricks I am implementing this year to ensure that NEVER happens again! These tips cover:
Managing your time to gain marking momentum
Short Answer Question (SAQ) marking structures
Extended/Essay writing comment banks
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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.
24 Feb 2026
(#24) "It's okay not to be coping:" INTERVIEW WITH SALLY (The Mentor Teacher That Started My Career)
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This episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the teacher who was bold enough to take me on as a PST during my final placement, giving me my first full-time teaching gig: SALLY! Listen to our multiple-tangent chit-chat while we explore:
Sally’s unexpected path into education
The importance of flexibility and coping mechanisms in teaching, including the need to ask for help and being honest about your struggles.
The rewarding aspects of teaching
And much more!
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More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom (https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom)
Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno
Recording and editing software: Riverside.fm (http://Riverside.fm)
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions, including those with guests, are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.
1 Feb 2026
(#23) WHEN TO ASK FOR HELP
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In this episode, I share some anecdotes and reflections where I now realise that asking for help would have been a GAMECHANGER in! These areas include:
Classroom management
Personal growth
Collaboration and organisation
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More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cb7qHrGVRbrm_Bf29DKb8KCCNK-kgZcx/view?usp=sharing)https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom (https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom)
Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno
Recording software: Riverside.fm (http://Riverside.fm) (Clips on socials also created through this software)
Editing software: DaVinci Resolve
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.
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