Teachers’ Cup of Coffee

Timothy Allen

The Teachers' Cup of Coffee is a quick-hitting podcast for educators. In just 10 minutes or less, it is a shot of caffeine for teachers with new ideas, creative thoughts, and motivational stories.

  1. Jun 2

    Mike Anderson is hugging porcupines

    Author and consultant Mike Anderson joins the pod to discuss his new book, Hugging Porcupines! Mike is a prolific educational writer who always seems to address the most pertinent issues in schools. In this chat, we discuss his thoughts on working with our most challenging students, his month-by-month focus on strategies, and how to hold problem-solving conferences. We finish with a speed round, diving into some Rolling Stones memories. Here is a link to purchase his new book. If you’d like to join our email list and receive episode updates, please do so HERE.

    43 min

  2. Apr 23

    Changing the reputation of mistakes

    I’m a little obsessed with how we as educators respond to students’ mistakes. And what type of culture we build around mistakes. And how we help students value their mistakes.    In this episode, we examine how to truly turn mistakes into learning opportunities. We have agency in this. Let’s use our control to change the reputation of mistakes!   YouTube episode link: https://youtu.be/jY0RFO7KhTo   Check out my YouTube channel and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@TeachersCupofCoffee   If you’d like to join our email list and be notified of every episode, sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9NohCaQnyqo7-p3smgYOYA2QRraHKb1b1hjx_mb0FeHVTSA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101789399357322597484

    11 min

  3. Mar 17

    Rick Wormeli keeps inspiring me

    A living legend of education, Rick Wormeli, joins the pod. We discuss middle schools, teacher health, practical assessment, and his upcoming keynote at the NELMS Conference. He does not disappoint in terms of knowledge, communication, and vibe! Please be sure to subscribe and check us out on YouTube. Email me anytime at teacherscupofcoffeeguy@gmail.com. Join my email list HERE.

    39 min

  4. Mar 10

    Cornelius Minor joins the pod!

    Cornelius Minor - one of my educational heroes - joins the pod to discuss his work, his book, his plans for an upcoming keynote at the NELMS Conference, and answer the age-old-question: Jay Z or Nas? Email me anytime at teacherscupofcoffeeguy@gmail.com. Join my email list HERE.

    26 min

  5. Feb 10

    Students are always watching us

    Whether we realize it or not, students are always watching us. What are they learning from what we model? We dig into a Cult of Pedagogy blog post and offer a few easy, practical plans to help educators be more intentional about the lessons they teach—without saying a word. If you’d like to join our email list and receive episode updates, please do so HERE. Email me anytime at teacherscupofcoffeeguy@gmail.com. Check us out now with a video pod at https://youtu.be/YSwPtnX3U7Y.

    11 min

  6. Jan 16

    Quick and fun classroom meetings

    Classroom Meetings, rooted in the work of Cornelius Minor, offer a fast, fun way to connect with students and build real community. No scripts. No circles. Just simple moves that work. In 10 minutes, we unpack a practice that can transform your classroom vibe. If you’d like to join our email list and receive episode updates, please do so HERE. Check out more on Cornelius Minor and classroom meetings HERE.

    10 min

  7. Jan 4

    Love.

    Yep, I said it. Love is a major part of what we do as educators. And the more we lean into this idea, the healthier our jobs become. Shout out to Phillip Done and The Art of Teaching Children for guiding us toward this thinking.  Email me anytime with thoughts, ideas, or requests: tca19782@gmail.com.

    9 min

  8. 11/17/2025

    The lego brick

    What can a single LEGO brick teach us about teaching and learning? Turns out, a lot!

    7 min
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About

The Teachers' Cup of Coffee is a quick-hitting podcast for educators. In just 10 minutes or less, it is a shot of caffeine for teachers with new ideas, creative thoughts, and motivational stories.

Information

  • Creator
    Timothy Allen
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2016 . All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Teachers’ Cup of Coffee

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