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. 49. Creativity as Care: How Teachers Can Reset, Regulate, and Reclaim Their Energy - An Interview with Tim Bogatz from the Art of Education

    6D AGO

    49. Creativity as Care: How Teachers Can Reset, Regulate, and Reclaim Their Energy - An Interview with Tim Bogatz from the Art of Education

    Send a text Do you have time to be creative as a teacher? You may be more creative than you think! In this interview with Tim Bogatz, host of Art of Ed Radio, we discuss how teachers are creative every day and how they can honor their need to create amid the demands of the classroom. If you're looking for permission to create or need, or have ever felt that you're losing yourself to the demands of teaching, you don't want to miss this episode. Listen to the Art of Ed Radio for more strategies and insights on art education, and visit The Art of Education website to learn more about the programs and resources they offer to help teachers deliver the best art education. 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. You can download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here. Download your FREE checklist, The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, and feel confident establishing classroom management. For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving mental well-being to avoid teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com. Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/erin_sponaugle/

    33 min
  2. 48. Students Who Don't Do Their Work: What to Do

    FEB 8

    48. Students Who Don't Do Their Work: What to Do

    Send a text You need your students to complete their work and submit assignments so you can grade them. But how are you supposed to assess their progress when...they don't turn in their work? In this episode, you'll learn what matters most about grading and assessing student progress, and what to keep at the forefront when dealing with students who don't do their work.  Catch last week's episode on neurodivergent students at this link! To grab the Parent Teacher Snapshot before your next conference, where you'll be discussing student progress, go here for your free download!  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. You can download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here. Download your FREE checklist, The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, and feel confident establishing classroom management. For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving mental well-being to avoid teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com. Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/erin_sponaugle/

    30 min
  3. 47. Understanding and Responding to Neurodivergent Student Needs - An Interview with Dr. Jessica Werner

    FEB 1

    47. Understanding and Responding to Neurodivergent Student Needs - An Interview with Dr. Jessica Werner

    Send a text Our classrooms are diverse learning environments with many types of learners. How do we meet the needs of our neurodivergent students in an ever-changing classroom landscape? In this episode, I interview Dr. Jessica Werner, founder of Northshore Learning, about understanding neurodivergent student needs, working with parents to address classroom behaviors, and creating classroom systems that help all students thrive. To learn more about Jessica's resources and programs for schools, visit Northshore Learning.  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. You can download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here. Download your FREE checklist, The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, and feel confident establishing classroom management. For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving mental well-being to avoid teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com. Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/erin_sponaugle/

    36 min
  4. 46. BONUS: Why You Shouldn't Feel Guilty About Teacher Burnout (Enjoy Teaching Again Interview)

    JAN 28

    46. BONUS: Why You Shouldn't Feel Guilty About Teacher Burnout (Enjoy Teaching Again Interview)

    Send a text The winter months of teaching can leave us questioning our purpose and feeling exceptionally drained by classroom demands. It's easy as a teacher to let guilt creep in when the weight of expectations and overwhelm leads us to the brink of burnout. In this bonus episode, I share my interview with Elizabeth Peterson on her Enjoy Teaching Again Podcast about why teacher burnout isn't your fault - and what you can do to change the narrative. For more of Elizabeth's trainings and resources, visit The Inspired Classroom. 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. You can download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here. Download your FREE checklist, The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, and feel confident establishing classroom management. For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving mental well-being to avoid teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com. Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/erin_sponaugle/

    30 min
  5. 45. Teaching Strategies for Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

    JAN 25

    45. Teaching Strategies for Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

    Send a text Getting students to work together through group work and collaborative learning experiences can add a lot of engagement and joy to your classroom environment. However, that doesn't mean you won't have to clear some hurdles regarding behavior, noise levels, and participation first. In this episode, you will learn why cooperative learning experiences are essential to learning and how to overcome the obstacles to getting your class to work together in small groups so they can learn from one another. Resources mentioned in the episode to help you create effective cooperative learning experiences in the classroom - for any subject and grade level:  Group Work Roles Cards, Slides, and Rubrics Voice Level Posters for Classroom Management Behavior Management Stop Sign Cards 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. You can download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here. Download your FREE checklist, The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, and feel confident establishing classroom management. For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving mental well-being to avoid teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com. Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/erin_sponaugle/

    22 min
  6. 44. How To Help Students Feel Safe in Troubling Times

    JAN 19

    44. How To Help Students Feel Safe in Troubling Times

    Send a text There's a lot going on in the world that is making our most vulnerable students fear for their safety. They see things on the news, on social media, or even down the street where they live (maybe even at their front door) that are scary and violent. It's a lot for an adult to process, much less a child. This is a short episode about what to keep at the forefront in your classroom during troubling times to help your students feel safe. Please know that what you do every day, beyond what you teach, to help your students grow and become the people they are meant to be, matters more than you will ever know.  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. You can download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here. Download your FREE checklist, The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, and feel confident establishing classroom management. For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving mental well-being to avoid teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com. Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/erin_sponaugle/

    12 min
  7. 43. Teaching Grammar in the Age of AI: An Interview with Patty McGee

    JAN 11

    43. Teaching Grammar in the Age of AI: An Interview with Patty McGee

    Send a text It's no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) has changed how we can access information and perform tasks. While you may find the benefits and risks of using AI debatable, its ability to make the completion of work more efficient, for better or worse, is hard to deny. But what if you are a teacher who wants your students to learn how to write, and they use AI tools to complete their assignments instead of applying what you teach? Along with how social media has impacted communication, AI may feel like an impossible struggle when teaching your students to write and apply grammar skills. In this interview with national literacy consultant and author Patty McGee, we discuss how to teach students grammar in the availability of AI and strategies to make writing instruction relevant in the digital age.  You can learn more about how to integrate grammar instruction in the content area and more of Patty's resources at www.pattymcgee.org Get your copy of Not Your Granny's Grammar: An Innovative Approach to Meaningful and Engaging Grammar Instruction 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. You can download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here. Download your FREE checklist, The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, and feel confident establishing classroom management. For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving mental well-being to avoid teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com. Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/erin_sponaugle/

    35 min
  8. 42. Tips to Get Students (and Teachers) Back in a Routine After Winter Break

    JAN 4

    42. Tips to Get Students (and Teachers) Back in a Routine After Winter Break

    Send a text Going back to school after a winter break and getting back into a routine isn't easy for teachers or students. The second semester is a chance to make changes and to start fresh for the second half of the school year. Listen to this episode to learn what to prioritize when your students walk back through your classroom door in January so that you can establish routines and rapport on the second first day of school. If you are looking to make changes to school and home life balance, or fear you are on the edge of burning out and quitting teaching, I have a resource that could help you out. My free Teachaholic Action Guide gives you the questions, organizers, and quizzes to help you get yourself to a place of peace for what you need to do to be happy, healthy, and whole. You can get the guide 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. You can download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here. Download your FREE checklist, The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, and feel confident establishing classroom management. For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving mental well-being to avoid teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com. Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/erin_sponaugle/

    18 min
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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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