You've made it to the podcast all about teaching in your twenties. From advice in the classroom to navigating through your 20s, this podcast covers all the different aspects of being a young teacher. I'm here to share my experiences, stories, successes, and failures in hopes of helping you balance the teaching lifestyle, while still making the most of your 20's!
How to Stop Taking Work Home as a First-Year Teacher
In this episode, I’m sharing practical strategies to help you stop taking work home and create healthier grading routines. You’ll learn how to batch your grading, use quick checks, streamline rubrics, and grade more work in real time. These simple systems reduce overwhelm while still giving you the student data you need. If you’re ready to protect your time and build better work-life balance, this episode will help you get there!
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11 Nov 2025
How to Stop Stressing About New Curriculum as a First-Year Teacher
If you’ve ever sat staring at a stack of curriculum books wondering where do I even start?, this episode is for you. I remember how overwhelming it felt to juggle new curriculum for multiple subjects while trying to be the “perfect” first-year teacher. In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shifts and strategies that helped me stop stressing and start teaching confidently, including how to simplify lessons, manage pacing, and make the curriculum actually work for you and your students. You don’t have to have it all figured out, you just need a plan that feels realistic.
🎧 Listen now for simple, genuine advice to help you feel capable, confident, and calm in the classroom.
19 Oct 2025
When You Don't Click With Your Coworkers
Conflict with coworkers can be one of the hardest parts of teaching — especially when you’re new. In this episode of Teaching in Your 20s, I am sharing advice for navigating tricky relationships with partner teachers, admin, and other staff members. Learn how to communicate clearly, set professional boundaries, and protect your peace without burning bridges. Whether you’re dealing with tension, clashing personalities, or just trying to stay professional, this episode will help you find calm and confidence in your school relationships.
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