From understanding ADHD to Teaching in the Zone, this podcast is designed to help educators thrive in the classroom with less stress and more joy. In each episode, we dive into research, information, and practical tips to simplify teaching and enhance your effectiveness. From effective lesson planning and classroom management to self-care and work-life balance, we cover a range of topics to make your teaching journey smoother and more fulfilling. Tune in on the 15th of every month and discover how you can transform your teaching experience and reclaim your passion for education.
Send us Fan Mail Are you using the most effective teaching strategies without even realizing it?Boost student engagement with simple, research-backed practices! In my 30 years of teaching, I’ve found that active learning and problem-based learning are game changers—science says so too. Active learning involves students actively participating through discussions, hands-on activities, and cooperative structures like Kagan methods—easy, fun, and highly effective. Problem-based learning takes it ...
17 Feb 2026
How to Master Classroom Management
Send a text Want to master classroom management, and not just survive the day? Listen for the MOST effective and important ways to become a true master teacher! Use phrases, timing tips and research-based ideas to up your game. Support the show
16 Oct 2025
G is for Growth Mindset
Send us a text In this episode of Teaching A to Z, we explore Growth Mindset: Research and Implications in the Classroom—what the latest studies reveal about its impact and where the evidence falls short. While growth mindset has inspired educators to focus on effort and persistence, recent research suggests that the effects on student achievement are modest. The podcast highlights that a more reliable way to boost learning outcomes is by increasing student motivation. Listeners will hear pra...
16 Sept 2025
F is for Figuring Out What's Most Important
Send us a text When teaching gets overwhelming, it helps to step back and focus on what’s most important. Executive functioning—the skills that help us manage daily life—comes down to four main elements: organization, time management, memory, and attention. As teachers, we use these constantly, whether it’s keeping materials in order, pacing lessons, remembering dozens of details, or staying focused in the middle of distractions. Listen in, as we go over some specific tips and informati...
15 Aug 2025
Teaching A to Z: Back to School in 2025
Send us a text The new school year is here—and so is a new episode of Teaching A to Z! In this episode, we’re diving into: The latest news and updates for teachers in 2025 Practical ways to start the year strong and stress less How to incorporate AI into your Google Slides to save time and boost learning Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!
15 Mar 2025
Teaching A to Z: E is for Exit - Why Teachers are Leaving the Profession
Send us a text In this episode, we explore the teachers shortage and examine the contributing factors. We review the pay gap, lack of prestige, little professional autonomy, poor working conditions, the villainization of teacher unions, and the lack of a diverse work force and will explore how all of these factors have led to the problems we face attracting and keeping teachers.
24 Dec 2024
Teaching A to Z: D is for Dealing with Difficult People in the School Setting
Send us a text In this episode of TEACHING A TO Z, we tackle one of the toughest parts of being an educator: managing difficult interactions with students, parents, and administrators. From disruptive classroom behavior to tense parent-teacher conferences and navigating school politics, we’re diving deep into practical strategies and evidence-based approaches to help you handle these challenges with confidence and professionalism.
14 Oct 2024
C is for Classroom Management
Send us a textWhat is classroom management? It is the ART of teaching. Learn about the research on defining, measuring, teaching and mastering the art of classroom management in this podcast: C is for Classroom Management.
8 Oct 2024
ADHD - A is for ADHD Part 1
Send us a textWhat is ADHD? What does the research say? Deepen your understanding of these students who come to you every year with their unique needs, strengths and possibilities.
8 Oct 2024
ADHD 2 - A is for ADHD: Practical Classroom Management Tips for Teachers
Send us a textIn this episode, we continue discussing ADHD in the classroom, solutions for teachers and for students with ADHD, the research on the efficacy of classroom interventions, and ways teachers can help.
21 Aug 2024
Teaching A to Z: A is for ADHD Part 2
Send us a textIn this episode, we continue discussing ADHD in the classroom, solutions for teachers and for students with ADHD, the research on the efficacy of classroom interventions, and ways teachers can help.
21 Aug 2024
Teaching A to Z: B is for Beginning the School Year: How to Start Off on the Right Foot
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss how to emotionally and practically prepare yourself for a new school year. We share research and information about ways to help both new teachers and veteran teachers start the year off right. We share tips to help you battle stress, ways to deal with the emotional roller-coaster of going back to school, and a list of to-dos when preparing for the year.
21 Aug 2024
Teaching A to Z: A is for ADHD, Part 1
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss behaviors of students with ADHD, how ADHD is diagnosed, research on issues facing students with ADHD, research on the effects of teachers of students with ADHD, strengths of people who have ADHD, and how to help. This is part 1 of a two-part episode of information and research about students with ADHD in the classroom.
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