Homeroom Attendance

Edward DeShazer

You know that look teachers give each other in the hallway? The one that says everything without saying a word? That's what this show is. Homeroom Attendance is the podcast for educators who are done with the watered-down professional development and ready for real talk about what it actually takes to show up, lead well, and build a culture that doesn't burn people out. Every episode, host Edward DeShazer brings lived experience, practical tools, and honest conversation straight to the teacher lounge. Whether you're a classroom teacher, a school leader, a counselor, or an administrator, there is something here for you. No Pinterest PD. No corporate buzzwords. Just the kind of conversation educators actually need. Each episode delivers a clear takeaway, a mindset reframe, and one action step you can use today or tomorrow. Because the best professional development doesn't make you feel talked at. It makes you feel seen. Pull up a chair. Attendance is being taken.

  1. 23h ago

    Reacting vs. Leading: The Real Difference for School Leaders

    We draw a sharp line between reacting and leading when disruption hits schools, and we name the hidden habits that turn stressful moments into lasting dysfunction. We choose clarity over fake certainty, and we ground leadership in values and presence for principals, teachers, and anyone who serves students.  • why the old school playbook stops working during disruption  • what reacting looks like in schools and how it becomes permanent policy  • fight flight freeze and why the nervous system cannot run a school  • how to lead without having all the answers  • the pilot in turbulence metaphor and why calm sets team speed  • performing certainty versus providing clarity that builds trust  • why teachers are leaders and classrooms face disruption daily  • classroom examples of reacting versus leading with curiosity  • commitment and values as the anchor when plans fall apart  hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. please leave a written review or a star review. share this episode with someone.  www.homeroomattendance.com

    16 min

  2. Jun 14

    Preparing to Disrupt the Disruption in Education

    We launch Homeroom Attendance by asking a simple question with sharp edges: are we truly present in our schools or just physically in the room. We challenge the addiction to new initiatives and make the case that trust and culture, not binders and acronyms, determine whether students and adults can do their best work.  • reintroducing the show and why the rebrand matters  • defining “attendance” as presence for students and adults  • naming the big three issues: teacher burnout, teacher turnover, student disengagement, plus leadership fatigue  • explaining why new initiatives fail when the culture stays the same  • shifting from “what programs do we need” to “what conditions do we need”  • unpacking culture as the operating system of a school  • real example: behavior problems rooted in broken trust  • sharing my background and why this work is personal  • reflective questions: what can’t be solved by another initiative and what version of your school you’re building  If you enjoy this episode, I want you to share it with someone. Please like, please subscribe, stay connected with Homeroom Attendance, and message me the challenges you’re having and the questions you need answered.  www.homeroomattendance.com

    13 min

  3. Mar 22

    The Final Bell For Teachers Ed Podcast

    The Teachers Ed Podcast ends today and it’s personal. I’m not dropping an announcement and walking away; I’m sitting with you for an honest thank you, a clear apology for the times I went quiet, and the real reason I can’t keep building this the old way. Educators do not have extra time, extra energy, or extra patience for things that don’t serve them, and I’ve felt the weight of that every time you pressed play after a long day. I take it back to March 2020, when schools shut down overnight and teachers were handed laptops and told to figure out remote learning through a crisis nobody trained us for. That’s when I started recording at my kitchen table because we needed something real: not a district memo, not a lifeless professional development deck, but a place to talk about the pressure, the joy, the exhaustion, and the purpose of teaching. That mission stays, but the structure has to change if I’m going to serve you with consistency and care. So here’s the shift: Teachers Ed is ending, but nothing disappears from your feed. We’re rebranding and evolving into Homeroom Attendance, launching late April from a brand new Homeroom Media studio. Expect better sound, a bigger table, more guest voices, more in-person conversations, YouTube video episodes, and an education news segment designed to inform you and help you do the job while feeling better doing it. The promise is simple: you are not the problem. This show exists to help you navigate the systems that are. Stay subscribed, share this with a teacher or school leader who needs it, and when Homeroom Attendance launches, come listen and leave a review so more educators can find the room. www.homeroomattendance.com

    10 min

  4. Feb 22

    Fueling School Culture With Growth And Recognition

    We challenge the idea that growth means titles and argue for growth as trust, feedback, and purpose. We show why recognition must highlight effort and progress, not just results, to build durable school culture that lifts students. • defining growth as psychological before positional • the three growth questions staff ask • feedback that builds and trust that expands responsibility • recognition as fuel and what to celebrate • the danger of outcomes-only praise • leader prompts to align strengths with stretch • culture trickling down from staff to students • simple checks to see if staff feel seen and growing Email me to get the free Building Bridges culture survey. www.homeroomattendance.com

    14 min

  5. Feb 7

    Grown and Recognition for Educators is Key

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    11 min

  6. Feb 1

    You Don’t Owe Teaching Your Exhaustion

    We reframe tired as a sign of giving and walk through three practical moves to protect energy, mindset, and morale. We also challenge school leaders to streamline instead of piling on “one last thing” so staff can breathe and sustain the work. • wellness as presence not perfection • five intentional minutes to start grounded • one boundary kept with conviction • restoration before depletion with daily 10 minutes • permission to own boundaries without guilt • leaders choosing alignment, clarity and subtraction • fewer initiatives and competing priorities • simple steps that change how the day feels If this episode resonated with you, do me a huge favor, share with a colleague, like and like and subscribe and download on whatever podcast platform you're listening to If you know someone that needs this reminder, please share with them, let them know that they matter Like, subscribe, review, do all those things. More importantly, take care of yourselves www.homeroomattendance.com

    12 min

  7. Jan 25

    Midyear Reset For Educators

    January can feel like a 94‑day month, especially in schools. We open the door to a real midyear reset by naming the weight of this season and shifting from hype to honesty. Instead of treating wellness like a program, we walk through how staff morale reflects culture—how people feel in January is the truth serum for any school. If this conversation helped you, subscribe, leave a quick star review, and share it with an educator who needs a grounded reset today. Your support helps more teachers find tools that actually sustain them. www.homeroomattendance.com

    12 min

  8. 12/07/2025

    Educator Wellness: Five Lessons Every Educator Needs

    We share five hard lessons on self-care that keep educators from burning out and help us show up with energy for students and family. The conversation is honest, practical, and direct, with clear steps to set boundaries, ask for help, and make rest non-negotiable. Please do me a huge favor, leave a review and please send this to someone who needs it. www.homeroomattendance.com

    26 min
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You know that look teachers give each other in the hallway? The one that says everything without saying a word? That's what this show is. Homeroom Attendance is the podcast for educators who are done with the watered-down professional development and ready for real talk about what it actually takes to show up, lead well, and build a culture that doesn't burn people out. Every episode, host Edward DeShazer brings lived experience, practical tools, and honest conversation straight to the teacher lounge. Whether you're a classroom teacher, a school leader, a counselor, or an administrator, there is something here for you. No Pinterest PD. No corporate buzzwords. Just the kind of conversation educators actually need. Each episode delivers a clear takeaway, a mindset reframe, and one action step you can use today or tomorrow. Because the best professional development doesn't make you feel talked at. It makes you feel seen. Pull up a chair. Attendance is being taken.

Information

  • Creator
    Edward DeShazer
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Homeroom Media
  • Show Website
    Homeroom Attendance