The Resilient Teacher Podcast

160. How to Build Student Agency and Reduce Classroom Struggle with the Learning Mountain Framework with Special Guest Jewellyn Forrest

What if the reason your students shut down at "I can't" isn't a motivation problem — it's that nobody ever gave them a map? Jewellyn Forrest, co-founder of AutonoMY Lear

159. You’re Allowed to Have a Life During the School Year

Every August, teachers make the same promise to themselves: this year, I'm going to leave work on time. This year, I'm going to protect my time for myself and my family.

158. What Grief Actually Looks Like in Your Classroom (And Why It's Not Just About Death) with Special Guest Kera Sanchez

Have you ever had a student who suddenly seemed defiant, checked out, or unmotivated — and you couldn't quite figure out why? What if it wasn't a behavior problem at all?

157. Why High-Achieving Teachers Burn Out Even When They're "Winning"

What happens when you finally reach the top... and you're still not satisfied? In this episode, I'm getting personal about the year I won Teacher of the Year and the surp

156. Reignited By Community: How Two Educators Turned Conversation Into a Career Highlight with David Berner and Jeremy Mikla from Integrate This! Podcast

Ever feel like you're doing the same thing, in the same building, with the same people — year after year — and you're starting to lose the spark? This episode might be th

155. Why Teacher Burnout Makes You Put Your Life on Hold

Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'll do it after this school year" or "We'll take that trip next summer"? Teacher burnout doesn't just leave us exhausted. It quie

154. From Reluctant to Reader: What Actually Gets Kids to Love Reading Again with Dr. Gene Kerns

We talk a lot about surviving the school year on this podcast but today we're talking about something that impacts every single one of your students: reading. And I broug

153. Teacher Guilt & Decision Fatigue: The Silent Burnout Triggers

Have you ever walked into the copy room, stood there for a full ten seconds, and genuinely couldn't remember why you came in — and it wasn't even noon? That's not forget

152. Project Based Learning and Teacher Burnout: How PBL Restores Teacher Agency and Joy with Joel Smith

If you have ever felt like you spend more time managing compliance than actually teaching, this conversation is going to hit home. In this episode, I sit down with forme

151. You’re Allowed to Come Back Slowly: Burnout, Capacity, and Stepping Back Without Losing Yourself

After six months away from the microphone, I knew this episode couldn’t be about catching up. It had to be about telling the truth. Because sometimes life changes us bef

150. The Hidden Link Between Sugar Cravings and Teacher Burnout (and How to Break Free)

Are you constantly exhausted, stuck in survival mode, and wondering why burnout feels impossible to overcome? What if your constant fatigue and lack of motivation have le

149. Burned Out by Buzzwords? How Learning A-Z Makes the Science of Reading Doable with Special Guest Aaron Ingold

Teachers are being asked to do more than ever—with less time, support, and capacity. And when it comes to implementing research-backed approaches like the Science of Read

148. 3 Ways to Stress Less Starting this Summer & Beat Burnout Next School Year

Ever wonder how the chronic stress from teaching is impacting your summer lifestyle? While summer break is the ultimate goal of resting and recharging; stress knows no r

147. Why Summer Break is the Best Time To Begin Teacher Burnout Recovery: The 3 Essential Steps to Using Summer to Break the Burnout Cycle

Ready to finally get out of teacher burnout cycle this summer once and for all? Stop right now and give this one a listen! Teachers often think that summer break is the

146. The Biggest Reason Summer Break Will Not Get You Out of Burnout (Summer Reset Series)

If you are a veteran teacher, maybe you’re used this song and dance.  You’ve finally made it, you can breathe.  Maybe you are already anticipating school returning in the

145. Unlocking the Root Causes of Classroom Dysregulation with Polina Shkadron

Have you ever wondered if that student’s outburst is really just misbehavior—or a sign of something deeper? If you're a teacher facing challenging classroom behaviors and

144. You’re Not Just Tired—You’re Not Being Heard (And Neither Are Your Students) with Special Guest Christine Miles

How many times have you found yourself repeating yourself in your classroom? The truth is, students - and even adults- struggle to truly listen.If you’re an educator or p

143. Teacher Burnout vs. Disengagement: What’s Really Going On? with Special Guest Mandy Froelich

Have you found yourself staring at a stack of ungraded papers and wondering if you care as much as you used to? Teaching is a heart-centered profession, but we all know t

142. The Power of Being Real in the Classroom to Prevent Burnout with Special Guest Stephanie Clinise

If you're a teacher feeling burned out and longing to reconnect with your passion, this episode is for you. Balancing the demands of personal life while staying energized

141. Is It Time to Leave the Classroom? How to Know If a Career Shift Is Right for You with Special Guest Kayla Depoian

Have you ever experienced that internal tug, wondering if it's time to move on from the classroom? If you have, it doesn't mean you're a bad teacher or that you are givin