Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast

Erin Sponaugle
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Whether it's classroom management or teacher burnout, this podcast has you covered. Being a teacher isn't what it used to be. The need to meet students' educational and social-emotional needs can easily overshadow your own personal needs as a person outside of the classroom, so much so that quitting teaching may feel like the only option for a healthy life. The Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast, hosted by Dr. Erin Sponaugle, covers topics in education relevant to teachers that address the stressful issues that can cloud the joy of what teaching is meant to be, while offering helpful strategies to streamline teaching and address conflicts that arise in the classroom. Topics covered are teacher burnout, classroom management, trends in instruction and assessment, and self-care. Erin Sponaugle is a teacher, author, and speaker with the experience and insight to provide practical advice to other educators. Subscribe to this podcast to get ideas and inspiration for teaching in uncertain times. For more information on turning the page to the future of the teaching profession, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.

  1. 6h ago

    72. Why Grading is Burning You Out (And How to Get it Under Control)

    Do you feel buried under a mountain of ungraded assignments? Is grading stressing you out because it feels like it consumes every minute you aren't teaching? Giving grades and assessing student progress is a large part of classroom life, but it doesn't have to leave you overwhelmed. Let's shrink that giant bag of assignments you're carrying in your back seat. In this episode, you'll learn why grading is leaving you on the brink of burnout and some strategies for reducing and condensing the number of assignments needing to be scored. Having issues getting students to turn in their work so you can even give it a grade to begin with? Make sure you listen to this episode on what to do when students don't complete assignments! FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you! Support the show Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here. Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.  Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!   SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube! Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over! For more resources on classroom management, time management, and  teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com. Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instagram Facebook Pinterest

    72. Why Grading is Burning You Out (And How to Get it Under Control)

  2. Sep 27

    71. Time Saving Tips for Lesson Planning

    Lesson planning is an important part of being prepared to meet your students' needs… but how can you do it efficiently with everything else that is expected of you as a teacher? In this episode, I'll cover the key things to remember when you feel overwhelmed by the planning process, so you can be prepared for the week ahead without it taking extra time off the clock.  FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you! Support the show Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here. Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.  Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!   SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube! Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over! For more resources on classroom management, time management, and  teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com. Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instagram Facebook Pinterest

    71. Time Saving Tips for Lesson Planning

  3. Sep 20

    70. How Teachers Can Leave School On Time (And Why It Matters)

    Ever feel like you live at school? If you are used to being the last car in the parking lot, this episode is for you. Being a teacher shouldn't mean you forfeit your right to take care of your needs and have a life outside of school. It's one of the quickest ways to end up in teacher burnout. Leaving school on time gives you the chance to reboot and recoup for the next school day. In this episode, you'll learn why going home on time is so important to your health and effectiveness in the classroom, and tips to make it happen starting today. FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you! Support the show Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here. Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.  Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!   SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube! Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over! For more resources on classroom management, time management, and  teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com. Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instagram Facebook Pinterest

    70. How Teachers Can Leave School On Time (And Why It Matters)

  4. Sep 13

    69. Why Decision Fatigue Has Teachers Exhausted (and How to Beat It)

    Are you tired from making decisions all day as a teacher? It can often feel like you're on a hamster wheel, dealing with things that require your input during the school day, only to come home...and have to make more decisions! Decision fatigue is real, and it can contribute to teacher burnout. In this episode, you'll learn an "idea" for how to approach decision-making in and out of the classroom. It's a process you can apply to all the demands you've been thrown at throughout the year to streamline and focus on what matters most.  FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you! Support the show Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here. Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.  Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!   SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube! Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over! For more resources on classroom management, time management, and  teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com. Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instagram Facebook Pinterest

    69. Why Decision Fatigue Has Teachers Exhausted (and How to Beat It)

  5. Jul 27

    68. How I Wrote a Book as a Teacher with No Publishing Experience (Walk With Me Series)

    How do you write a book as a teacher? What do you need to do to become an author? A little more than ten years ago, I was asking myself these questions and desperately trying to find the answers. I felt pulled to put a children's book into the world, and then a book for teachers. If you are a teacher who has ever wanted more than just teaching in the traditional classroom to be a part of your legacy, you don't want to miss this episode. Learn how I got into writing books when I knew absolutely nothing about publishing and why putting a book into the world was important in my journey as an educator.  FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you! Support the show Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here. Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.  Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!   SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube! Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over! For more resources on classroom management, time management, and  teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com. Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instagram Facebook Pinterest

  6. Jul 20

    67. Self-Worth and What it's Like to Be the Teacher of the Year (Walk with Me Series)

    What's it like to be the teacher of the year? This week, I'm looking back on my experience as a state Teacher of the Year and what it taught me about self-worth and making an impact in education. If you are someone who is going through the interview process for a teaching job or for an award, you'll want to listen to this episode on how the unexpected twists in life can lead you to discover new ways to have an impact. You can listen to my interview on teacher burnout last week with Rainboad Sky Creations here. FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you! Support the show Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here. Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.  Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!   SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube! Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over! For more resources on classroom management, time management, and  teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com. Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instagram Facebook Pinterest

  7. Jul 6

    66. Why School Leadership Matters More Than You Think (Walk With Me Series)

    What do you think of when you hear "school leadership?" Being an effective school leader goes beyond test scores and the management of behavior and staff. Although those are important elements, how you impact those around you in your words and actions accounts for the most important parts of school leadership - and you don't have to be an administrator to have an impact. In this brief summer series episode, I share the leadership interaction that impacted my teaching career the most and how you can influence through leadership without leaving the classroom. FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you! Support the show Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here. Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.  Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!   SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube! Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over! For more resources on classroom management, time management, and  teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com. Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instagram Facebook Pinterest

  8. Jun 29

    65. My First Years of Teaching with an Anxiety Disorder (Walk With Me Series)

    My first two years of teaching were rough. While I was a great student in college, navigating being a new teacher and a young adult with an anxiety disorder left me in turmoil and wondering if I was meant to be a teacher. I look back on this time in my life and wish I had someone I could have confided in who would have told me I could turn things around. If you are a new teacher wondering if things will get better personally and professionally, this episode is for you. Too often, we discount young adults who are just starting out instead of giving them the support, space, and guidance to become who they are meant to be. You can learn more about my experience with panic attacks and beginning my teaching career in this post and podcast episode.  FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you! Support the show Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here. Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.  Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!   SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube! Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over! For more resources on classroom management, time management, and  teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com. Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instagram Facebook Pinterest

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Whether it's classroom management or teacher burnout, this podcast has you covered. Being a teacher isn't what it used to be. The need to meet students' educational and social-emotional needs can easily overshadow your own personal needs as a person outside of the classroom, so much so that quitting teaching may feel like the only option for a healthy life. The Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast, hosted by Dr. Erin Sponaugle, covers topics in education relevant to teachers that address the stressful issues that can cloud the joy of what teaching is meant to be, while offering helpful strategies to streamline teaching and address conflicts that arise in the classroom. Topics covered are teacher burnout, classroom management, trends in instruction and assessment, and self-care. Erin Sponaugle is a teacher, author, and speaker with the experience and insight to provide practical advice to other educators. Subscribe to this podcast to get ideas and inspiration for teaching in uncertain times. For more information on turning the page to the future of the teaching profession, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.

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  • Creator
    Erin Sponaugle
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast
  • Show Website
    Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast

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