The Inspired Classroom
Hosted by Elizabeth · Elizabeth M. Peterson - Teacher, Arts Integration Specialist & Creative SEL Consultant
4.7from 211 ratings
- 187
- Episodes
- 65
- Transcribed
- 211
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
- 449K
- YouTube views
About The Inspired Classroom
Do you feel like teaching just isn’t fun anymore? Does classroom management feel like you’re playing a game of whack-a-mole? Do you wish you could clone little Betsy - the only student in class who exudes joy and stays engaged while learning? Ever feel like shutting your door and going off script just so you can teach in a way that you know your students need? You’re not alone—and you’ve just found your people. (YAY!) In this podcast, you’ll find real solutions to bring joy back to teaching, create a caring classroom, and finally find some balance between school and home. Teaching doesn’t have to feel like you’re in survival mode. Here, you’ll discover creative learning strategies that engage your students, practical ways to build a connected and caring classroom culture, and mindset shifts that help you take back control of your own classroom. If you’re ready to stop drowning in scripted lessons, behavior struggles, and the Daily Teacher Drain—and start teaching with creativity, confidence, and purpose—you’re in the right place! Hey there, I’m Elizabeth, a teacher since 1999, a mentor, consultant, arts integration specialist and creator of SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how creativity can transform a classroom—not just for our students, but for us teachers, too! I’ve always leaned into creative teaching strategies to build relationships, engage students, and keep myself loving what I do—even on the toughest days. (And, let’s face it - there are some tough days!) I’ve worked with teachers who are exhausted, stuck in survival mode, and struggling with behavior issues that drain their energy. But when you start tapping into your own creativity—using the arts to connect with students, to bring meaning into lessons, and to shift the classroom dynamic—something changes. The stress eases. The engagement rises. The joy returns. That’s what I want for you. If you’re ready to finally enjoy teaching again—to create a calm, connected classroom, engage your students in meaningful learning, and reclaim your personal time—WELCOME – this is the podcast for you. My solutions are simple, effective, and built to inspire the teacher—because you don’t need more on your plate, you just need what works. So go find your coffee (it’s around here somewhere), grab your favorite pen, take a deep breath, and get ready to Enjoy Teaching Again! More Resources: ✨ Join the Teacher Community: www.theinspiredclassroom.com/community ✨ Learn more about SEAL: www.theinspiredclassroom.com/seal ✨ Sign up for my FREE Class: www.theinspiredclassroom.com/class ✨ Contact: support@theinspiredclassroom.com ✨ Visit my website: www.theinspiredclassroom.com
- Publisher
- Elizabeth M. Peterson - Teacher, Arts Integration Specialist & Creative SEL Consultant
- Category
- education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 1 Jan 2023
- Latest episode
- 20 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
65 of 187 episodes have a transcript.
20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
176 | Teacher Burnout: How to Get Your Creativity Back When School Takes It Away
13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
175 | One Trusted Adult: What It Really Means to Build Relationships with Students (Interview with Brooklyn Raney)
6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
174 | How to Teach with Empathy Even When Student Behavior is Hard
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176 | Teacher Burnout: How to Get Your Creativity Back When School Takes It Away
Published 20 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And somewhere with all of this, you can be left wondering, you know, where does my creativity fit in when I have so much going on all around me? Let me go back to that manual for a second, the one that I mentioned earlier in the episode. I do remember standing in front of my class, reading the words off the page, and I could feel My students just drifting, like looking at me as I'm reading from this book. And really, I could feel myself drifting off as well. And I cringe at the thought of it. Because reading a lesson at kids is not the same thing as teaching them. It goes against every fiber of a teacher's being. right? […]
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- Brooklyn Raney
- Claudia Bertolone-Smith
- Marlene Moyer
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- YouTube views
- 448,692
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 65 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.6 / 5
- 146 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100
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- Quality
- 81
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 86
- Engagement
- 51
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Elizabeth host the show. Published by Elizabeth M. Peterson - Teacher, Arts Integration Specialist & Creative SEL Consultant.
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