Teacher RockStar Podcast

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Welcome to the Teacher RockStar Podcast, a weekly podcast hosted by Steve Hiles where tips and strategies critical to the first-year teacher are discussed. We will be sharing the latest educational research and best practices with the new teacher that I wish I had learned during my teacher preparation program.

  1. 3d ago

    What They Didn't Teach You in College About Teaching: #289

    What they didn’t teach you in college about teaching can make or break your first year in the classroom. In this episode, veteran educator Steve Hiles shares the real-world classroom management strategies, teacher survival tips, student behavior solutions, and daily teaching realities that most teacher preparation programs never cover. Download my free Ultimate Handbook for New Teachers.

    14 min

  2. Jun 3

    Biggest Mistakes New Teachers Make Before School Starts: #288

    The Biggest Mistakes New Teachers Make Before School Starts can make or break your entire school year. In this episode, veteran teacher Steve Hiles shares the most common mistakes new teachers make before the first day of school — and how to avoid them.  If you’re a first-year teacher or returning teacher feeling overwhelmed, this video will help you start smarter, calmer, and more confident. Download my free Ultimate Handbook for New Teachers.

    8 min

  3. May 27

    You Got Hired. Now What? First 10 Steps Every New Teacher Must Take: #287

    You got hired as a new teacher - now what should you do next? In this episode of the Teacher RockStar Podcast, Steve Hiles shares the first 10 steps every new teacher should take after getting hired. Drawing from more than 20 years of military experience and 20 years in the classroom, Steve walks you through how to prepare for your first year with clarity, confidence, structure, and calm. Download my free Ultimate Handbook for New Teachers.

    27 min

  4. May 20

    How to Finish This School Year Without Losing Your Mind: #286

    If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or wondering how to finish this school year without losing your mind, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through three practical survival moves to help you simplify your teaching, protect your energy, regain control of your classroom, and finish the year with confidence. Download my free Ultimate Handbook for New Teachers.

    27 min

  5. May 13

    The 5-Second Trick That Silences Any Class: #285

    Struggling to get your class quiet without yelling? In this episode, I share a simple 5-second classroom management strategy that works with any grade level.  If you're a new teacher feeling overwhelmed, this technique will help you regain control fast—without stress, frustration, or raising your voice.  🎯 Get The Ultimate Handbook for New Teachers.

    15 min

  6. May 6

    Stop Overplanning Lessons (Do This Instead): #284

    Are you spending hours lesson planning but still falling behind? In this episode, I show you how to stop overplanning and use a flexible pacing system that actually works in real classrooms.  If you’re a K-12 teacher feeling overwhelmed, this is for you. Download my free Ultimate Handbook for New Teachers.

    4 min

  7. Apr 29

    Why Students Don't Respect Teachers Anymore: #283

    If teaching feels harder than it used to… you’re not imagining it. Student behavior has changed. Parent support has changed. And the old classroom management strategies just aren’t working like they used to. In this episode, I break down what’s really going on—and what actually works in today’s classroom. New teacher? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? download my free book, The Ultimate handbook for New Teachers today.

    5 min

  8. Apr 22

    First Year Teacher Burnout (Avoid These 5 Mistakes): #282

    If you're dealing with first year teacher burnout, these are the exact mistakes you need to avoid before it drains your energy and passion. In this episode, you’ll discover the 5 biggest traps new teachers fall into and how to stay in control from day one. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, this will help you reset and thrive.  Download my free Ultimate Handbook for New Teachers.

    6 min
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Welcome to the Teacher RockStar Podcast, a weekly podcast hosted by Steve Hiles where tips and strategies critical to the first-year teacher are discussed. We will be sharing the latest educational research and best practices with the new teacher that I wish I had learned during my teacher preparation program.

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  • Creator
    teacherrockstar
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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