One Tired Teacher Podcast
One Tired Teacher Podcast
Teachers have important things to say and share about teaching, life, teaching, and learning. A podcast for teachers brings you the stories and inspiration behind the scenes from classrooms around the globe. Honest conversations about teacher tired and passion-filled teaching allow educators to speak their truth on the trials and treasures of being a teacher.
OTT 178: How do Elementary Teachers Master The Do Less to Get More Theory?
Today two tired teachers sit down and discuss the powerful do less and get more theory! We hope you will join us.
OTT 177: How do Terrific Teachers Set Up a Classroom On a Budget?
Today two tired teachers sit down and discuss setting up a classroom while on a budget. I mean let's get real. Setting up a Pinterest-worthy classroom is EXPENSIVE and takes A LOT of time. So come get some tips on making it a whole lot easier!
OTT 176: How do Terrific Teachers Set Boundaries Over the Summer?
Today two tired teachers sit down and discuss the necessity of setting boundaries this summer. Teachers work so hard. Every time you say yes, you are saying no to something else.
OTT 175: What Do Makerspace and Literature Have to do With Innovation and Reading?
Today two tired teachers sit down and discuss the magic of reading, Makerspace, and innovation! I hope you will join us.
OTT 174: Is Two Tired Teachers More Than One Tired Teacher?
Today I welcome a special co-host making this Two Tired Teachers! Leigh Langton The Applicious Teacher will be joining me on the podcast for the entire summer! I hope you will join us.
OTT 173: 4 Sneaky Mistakes That Are Messing Up Your Summer Mojo
Today we are talking all about 4 sneaky mistakes that can steal our summer mojo.
OTT 172: 3 Tweaks That Made An End of the School Year Difference
Hey there! Happy Memorial Day! As I know many teachers are spending time with family and celebrating this National holiday, I will make this episode short and sweet.
OTT 171: What Do Teachers Think About a 4 Day School Week
So I've seen the idea of 4 day school weeks come up a lot. I started wondering what teachers think of this. So I did a little digging, and I found out the scoop. Come take a listen!
OTT 170: What's Really Wrong With the School System From the Eyes of a Millennial
In today’s episode, I have my daughter, Emily talking about what is wrong with the education system. Emily and I get deep and shed a few tears in this vulnerable discussion about education. We touch on a few things; What is wrong with education, what can be done differently in schools, and our perspectives on how education has hurt not only us but is not benefiting students today.
OTT 169: 4 Ways to Make More Time at the End of the School Year
The end of the year can be super stressful. There is just so much to do and get done before the year wraps up. Plus, most of us are already feeling the pressure or possibly the enthusiasm of starting to plan for next year. For today I want us to focus on finding ways to make more time for ourselves at the end of the school year
OTT 168: How Do Teachers Really Feel About Required Team Planning?
Today we are taking a closer look at how teachers REALLY feel about required team planning.
OTT 167: 5 Detrimental Reasons Why Lesson Plans Should NOT Be Required a Year in Advance
In this episode, I get a little heated on recent bills being passed/proposed in the United States. Let’s talk about why these changes are outrageous and harmful to the education system, teachers, and inevitably students as well.
OTT 166: 2 Fantastic Ideas for Adjusting Your STEM Lesson
Mary Jo is here to talk about adjusting your STEM lesson for your classroom that isn't too hard, or too easy, they are just right!
OTT 165: 3 Essential Reasons to Attend STEM Con and Beyond This Year
Did you happen to catch STEM Con 2022 this past weekend?! It was AMAZING!! If you did I would love to hear about it in the feedback.
OTT 164: How Elementary Teachers Start With Project-Based Learning
Renee Heinrich & I put our heads together on this podcast to talk about project-based learning.
OTT 163: How Does STEM in Elementary School Teach Collaboration and Cooperation?
What do collaboration and cooperation look like in the classroom when we incorporate STEM? Loren Thorp & I discuss "cooperation over competition" using STEM in the classroom.
OTT 162: Why is it so Important to Teach Students About Careers in STEM?
Erin Twamley is joining us today about STEM careers and allowing them to imagine what that may look like for them. Today on the podcast, we will discuss ideas and ways to motivate students to get excited about their future in the STEM workforce!
OTT 161: How to Successfully Use STEM to Teach Social and Emotional Learning
Have you wondered HOW you can cover EVERYTHING AND focus on social and emotional learning?
OTT 160: How to Successfully Fit STEM into Small Time Frames
OH, the agony of not having enough time! If you are a classroom teacher trying to teach STEM or you are a special area teacher with a limited schedule then you know what I am talking about!! It is brutal. How can we get to the best part of the revision and learning from failure if we have to constantly stop due to time constraints?!
OTT 159: Inspiring Play in Young Children: A Conversation with Carla Gull
You have hit the jackpot in teaching when a child is actually having fun while learning! When learning feels like play the world makes more sense for children. Come join Carla Gull and me for a conversation around learning and playing.