The Educator's Mindset

Hey teacher friend! In this episode, guest Monique Richardson and I chat about supporting readers who struggle or readers who are learning a new language. Monique is a literacy tutor and entrepreneur, as well as a special education specialist who primarily works with students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Monique has several strategies that she has found successful and I am so excited to have her share them with us today.  If this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear about it!  If you're on Instagram, you can find me @the.educators.mindset and Monique @momentumtutoringservices.  Also, if you have an extra minute, please consider RATING and REVIEWING my podcast. I always appreciate the feedback and your rates/reviews help my podcast get more visibility to a broader audience. Thank you in advance! Enjoy!

I'm so excited to share four podcasts that I absolutely love to use as a teacher. These podcasts inspire inquiry and offer opportunities for students to develop listening and critical thinking skills. Take a listen if you'd like to hear about these podcasts and different ways I've used them in the classroom. The Big Fib Greeking Out But Why Smash Boom Best Do you use podcasts in the classroom in other ways? I'd love to hear!  Instagram >> @the.educators.mindset

Have you ever felt guilty for taking time off work? We know as teachers that we deserve our personal days, but what do we do if these yucky feelings come up? In this episode I talk about reframes I've found helpful during situations like this and wanted to share in case it can help someone else.  I always appreciate feedback, so if you have an extra minute or two, please RATE and REVIEW the podcast, or send me a DM on Instagram @the.educators.mindset I look forward to connecting!

Hey there! Welcome back! In today's episode I have one of my friends Jon Hinthorne join me to talk about a very important topic in the teacher world, taking time off. Jon is a high school Spanish teacher and host of the podcast show, An Unconventional Teacher. In this episode we share our experiences with taking time off and some things we've learned throughout our teaching journey that might help others who struggle with this.    If you enjoy this episode, you might also like our first episode together: Episode # 60: Being an Unconventional Teacher   We'd love to hear what you think, so if you're on Instagram, let's connect! Erin @the.educators.mindset Jon @anunconventionalteacher

Hey teach! Welcome back to another episode. Thanks for checking out the podcast today!  As a kid, I was filled with self-doubt and no matter how many times I told myself that being different was great, it didn't do much to boost my confidence. So, in this episode I wanted to share some activities that you can do with students to help them become more self-aware and in turn, confident. In this episode I talk briefly about essential agreements. If you want to hear more about essential agreements, check out:  Episode 27: Making Classroom Agreements Effective w/ Hunter Flesch If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a review and let's connect! Instagram: @the.educators.mindset Email: educatorsmindsetpodcast@gmail.com

Hey teach! It's been a while! I'm so excited to be back with you in good old 2022.  I know 2021 was a struggle for all of us in many different ways, and for me I know it's been tough getting the energy to make some moves for the new year. So, in this episode I share a little bit about what I've been up to and some things I'm trying to get motivated for the new year.  If you like this episode, you might also want to check out:  Episode 62:  3 Things to Try if You've Been Feeling Low or Lacking Energy Here is the Google Keep Header FREEBIE I mentioned. Just select it as an image for your Google Keep note and it will become a header :) If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a review and let's connect! Instagram: @the.educators.mindset Email: educatorsmindsetpodcast@gmail.com    

Hey teach! I'm so excited to be back with you today after taking a few weeks off. This year has been BUSY, but you know that :) In today's episode, I share about an experience I had with a coworker last week and how it got me thinking about the importance of managing our energy. We all have so much on our plates right now, and I wanted to share 3 things I've been doing to help me better balance my energy throughout the week. Because, let's face it, no one likes feeling depleted or negative.  I'd love to hear if this episode resonated with you and if you loved it, please consider leaving a rating and review, or subscribe to catch new episodes. Share your thoughts via email: educatorsmindsetpodcast@gmail.com Connect on Instagram: @the.educators.mindset

Hey teach! I know you are getting back into the swing of things with the new school year either already here or quickly approaching. As teachers, we know the importance of getting to know our students and so in this episode I wanted to share five of my favorite getting to know you activities to do with students that you can do really at any time of the year! These activities include: 1. Color, Symbol, Image 2. Circles of Strength 3. Soundtrack of My Life 4. Design Your Ideal Learning Environment 5. Cup Stacking I also mention creating essential agreements with your students. To learn more about this awesome activity, check out episode #27 that I did with my friend, Hunter Flesch from The Ed Essentials Podcast. Here is the link to that episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-classroom-agreements-effective-w-hunter-flesch/id1514665264?i=1000498984355   I'd love to hear what you think of these activities if you try them out. And if you are doing other activities that you absolutely love, please share them with me! Click HERE to connect on Instagram (@the.educators.mindset)

Hello my friend! I'm so pumped your here today because I'm sitting down with teacher and podcast host Jon Hinthorne. Jon has been in education for over a decade, he's currently a high school Spanish teacher and also hosts a podcast called The Unconventional Teacher which is what we are focusing on in this episode. So, are you an unconventional teacher? Tune in to find out and let us know what you think! Connect with Jon on Instagram (@anunconventionalteacher)  Connect with me on Instagram (@the.educators.mindset)

The beginning of the year is upon us and so in this episode I wanted to talk about three simple systems to consider setting up that can help keep us stay on top of things throughout the year. Because let's face it, the beginning of the year is especially busy and I don't know about you, but getting organized early helps me stay organized. I'd love to hear what you think and what systems you set up too! If you love the podcast, please consider rating and reviewing. And if you're on Instagram, let's connect! @the.educators.mindset or leav

Hey teacher friend! I'm so excited you're here today because I'm sitting down with intervention specialist and author Melinda Arnost. Melinda is a bright and bubbly educator on a mission to help teachers embrace inclusion in all settings. In this episode we chat about inclusion and Melinda shares advice and some beginning of the year activities that can help ALL students feel included in the classroom.  Are you teaching in an inclusive setting? Let's connect! We'd love to hear what you think of our episode! Connect with Melinda on Instagram @empoweringinclusiontoolbox Connect with me on Instagram @the.educators.mindset  

Hey teacher friend! Welcome back! Today I have an extra juicy topic which you already know because you saw the title! But yes, that's right, we are talking about the Teachergram today! For this topic, I decided to invite Heather Lindenmeyer who is a former fashion blogger and current high school English teacher. I love her insight about the Teachergram, so i'm really excited to jump into this with you. In this episode we talk about the positives and potential negatives of the teacher community on Instagram. Overall, we both really love the Teachergram, but do think it's important to be mindful of using it, especially if it makes you feel anything short of amazing!  What do you think about the Teachergram? Let's chat! We'd love to hear your thoughts! Erin @the.educators.mindset and Heather @mrshlindenmeyer

Today is my birthday! Woot woot! So I thought what better day to talk about celebrating birthdays in the classroom. Growing up, my birthday was never celebrated at school and it always bummed me out. In this short and sweet episode, I talk about how to honor students' preferences with celebrating birthdays, and how to include everyone even if their birthday does not happen during the school year. I also share a few cheap and free ideas for birthday celebrations. I'd love to hear what you think so send me a DM on Instagram (@the.educators.mindset) or email me at educatorsmindsetpodcast@gmail.com

Are you getting ready to interview? Or remember the first time you interviewed? It is nerve-wracking! I remember my first interview like it was yesterday and boy was I unprepared! In this episode, I wanted to share some insight into some different stages of interviewing now that I have experience both as an interviewer and an interviewee. Check it out and share it with your teacher friends who are interviewing! I always appreciate hearing your thoughts, so shoot me a DM on Insta and let me know what you think! 

Have you been struggling with establishing or maintaining boundaries? Or are you unsure if you need to set more boundaries? If so, this episode is for you! In this episode, we discuss some different layers that are involved in setting boundaries, why it can be difficult to set them, and some suggestions on how to take action (even if it's scary!). My hope is that this episode leaves you feeling empowered to set new boundaries for yourself or keep up the ones you already have in place. I'd love to hear what you think of this episode, so send me a message on Instagram (@the.educators.mindset), or an email (educatorsmindsetpodcast@gmail.com). I look forward to connecting!

Happy Tuesday my friend and welcome back to the EMP! For today's episode, I invited tutoring biz wiz, Jennifer Lemaitre, to share about her teaching journey and what led her to creating GEM Tutoring. Tutoring is a great option for teachers who are looking to get more experience, check out new grade levels/ages, help students grow, and make some money in the process! Jenn shares some great tips for teachers thinking about tutoring, so check it out! If you'd like to connect with Jenn, click here! I'd love to connect with you and hear what you think of today's episode, so if you're on Instagram or Twitter, let's chat!  >>>Instagram: @the.educators.mindset >>>Twitter: @MrsErinMyres >>>Click here for The Educator's Mindset playlist on Spotify!

Hey teach! I don't know about you, but oftentimes during summer, I go between relaxing/resting and wanting to start getting ready for the next school year. So, in this episode, I wanted to offer some ideas and things that I am doing to help get my mindset aligned with next year, without doing too much work during this much needed break. I would love to hear what you think about today's episode, so send me a message on Instagram (@the.educators.mindset) or Twitter ! Click here for some tips on organizing Google Drive. Click here for the different symbols you can use to organize your folders. If you like these resources, be sure to check out my linktr.ee!

Hey teach! Welcome back! I'm so excited you're here today! I know I've been a little MIA lately so I wanted to fill you on what's been going on. In today's episode I share a little bit about a big change that's happening for me (new job!), why fear arises with change, and some things that can help when that happens.  I'd love to hear what you think of today's episode, so if you're on Instagram, let me know! I'd love to connect! >> @the.educators.mindset  

Hey teach! Welcome to the 50th episode of The Educator's Mindset podcast. In this episode, Amanda Swafford joins me to talk about virtual learning, our love for reading, and book recommendations for teachers who are teaching secondary. Amanda has such a positive vibe and shares some things she's done to make this school year more enjoyable. Check it out, and enjoy! Please rate and review the podcast or share it with a teacher friend to spread the love. If you have a suggestion of a topic that you'd like me to dive into, send me a message on Instagram @the.educators.mindset.  If you'd like to connect with Amanda, she's on Instagram @chs.teacher  @lifeinthemiddles    

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! In this episode, I share a little bit about my love/hate relationship this week, but the primary focus is about pumping you up and recognizing all the hard work you've done this year. Regardless of whether or not you receive appreciation notes this week, I hope you know how amazing you are. Treat yourself extra this week teach. You deserve it!  Connect with me on Instagram! @the.educators.mindset or on Twitter! @MrsErinMyres P.S. If you haven't checked out my Spotify playlist, click here to listen! There are some good pump-up jams!

Are you a teacher who works outside of your contract hours? Are you putting in 50-60 hours a week to get all your teaching stuff done? If so, this episode is for you! Now, I certainly don't have all the answers and I'm still figuring it out as I go, but I wanted to share some things I've done over the last several weeks that have helped me manage all the things on my teacher plate and get back more time for myself. In this episode, I share 3 tips that can help lessen the amount of time you work outside of contract hours, or even more so, hopefully stop working outside of contract hours altogether. After all, we ALL deserve to have our breaks, evenings and weekends to ourselves. Check out this short, sweet episode and let me know what you think. I'd love to hear any takeaways you have, and/or what you do to save yourself time, so let's connect on Instagram @the.educators.mindset Enjoy! ❤

Have you ever had a student who refused to take off their jacket? Or sit at their desk to complete their work? Did you know that this could be due to trauma?  Today I have guest Rachel Freeman from Safe Space Teaching join me to talk about creating a trauma supportive classroom. In this episode, Rachel and I talk about what trauma is, the important aspects of creating a trauma supportive environment and tips for teachers who are working on this. You don't want to miss this episode!  You can check out more of what Rachel does by visiting her website (www.safespaceteaching.com) and/or connecting with her on Instagram (@_safespaceteaching). I'd love to hear what you think! Let me know on Instagram (@the.educators.mindset), RATE and REVIEW the podcast, and/or share it with a teacher friend. I am so incredibly grateful for your support and always want to make sure I'm providing content that you vibe with ❤

Have you ever wanted to add more to your plate, but hesitated because teacher life is already so busy? Have you been thinking about starting your own Teachers Pay Teachers store? If so, this episode is for you! In today's episode, I bring on my friend Joe who is a teacher, TPT author, husband, father, and coach. We sit down to talk about managing teacher time, adding more to your plate, and tips for teachers who are thinking about starting a TPT store.  This episode is a good one, so check it out and share it with a teacher friend. I always love to hear your feedback, so shoot me a message on Instagram, or screenshot, share, and tag me! You can also connect with Joe on Instagram or check out his TPT store.  Enjoy!

Hey teach! I've been a little MIA the past week. In full transparency, I was starting to feel burnt out with everything on my plate, so I decided to take a break to rest and reflect. Now that I'm back, I'm so excited to bring you a short and sweet episode about how teaching is like a marathon. I use this analogy to dive into why teachers experience burnout, especially at this time of year, and I offer some mindset shifts and advice for teachers who are experiencing burnout too. If you love this episode, send it to a teacher friend or two! I would love to hear what you think or any takeaways you have from today's episode, so send me a message, or screenshot/tag me so I can personally thank you! You can find me on Instagram (@the.educators.mindset) or on Twitter (@MrsErinMyres) Thanks teach! I'll talk with you soon :) 

Hey teach! I'm so glad you are tuning into this episode because it is SO good. In today's episode, I bring out one of my dearest friends, former co-teachers, and education specialist, Rachel Sims. Rachel and I talk about tips, suggestions, and essentially do's and dont's when you are co-teaching through the lens as a general education teacher and an education specialist. You don't want to miss this episode! I'd love to hear your takeaways or if you enjoyed this podcast, so screenshot, share, and tag me on Instagram @the.educators.mindset. And, if you have a few minutes, please RATE and REVIEW the podcast too. It really helps the podcast be seen by more listeners.  Thank you so much for your support! Enjoy!

Hey teach! Welcome back! My apologies about not having an episode last week. I tried getting this one released, but unfortunately technology was not on my side. BUT, it's ALL good because it's finally here! :) In this episode I wanted to dive into this concept of second guessing and not only talk about why it happens but also what we can do to get out of that yucky feeling of questioning ourselves. I share a few strategies on navigating through second guessing in this short and sweet episode that I hope will resonate with you.  Also, just a side note, I mention restorative practices in this episode. Check out episode 24 HERE if you'd like to hear more about this. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with a friend or on social media and tag me!  And, if you have an extra minute, please rate and review. It really helps get the podcast out to more listeners. Thank you so much for your support! Enjoy! Social Media Connections Instagram: @the.educators.mindset Twitter: @MrsErinMyres

Hey teach! First of all, I just wanted to say thank you for following along with this podcast. It's been such a pleasure and I'm so grateful for your support. In today's episode, I share some thoughts and tips on increasing communication with parents and guardians at the secondary level. When we have SO many students and already SO much on our plate, adding anything else can seem daunting, I totally get it. I hope that this episode can provide some ideas that will benefit both you and your students. I also mention the episode I did with Krista about cultivating more joy at work. Check it out HERE. As always, I'd love to hear your takeaways! I'd love to connect on Instagram, so hit me up @the.educators.mindset!

Hey teach! Welcome back! I don't know about you, but I cannot believe we are already over half way through the school year. Sometimes it feels like it's going so fast, but I also know that sometimes it feels incredibly slow. Regardless though, around this time of year, many teachers start to feel more burnt out. So, I invited David Shar on the podcast today to share his insight and knowledge about burnout and how to tackle it if you are experiencing it. This episode is straight FIRE, so I cannot wait for you to listen. I'd love to hear what you think, so let me know! Let's connect on Instagram @the.educators.mindset. You can also connect with David Shar on Linkedin by clicking here. Enjoy!

Hey teach! Welcome to my first ever student interview episode! For today's show, I decided to invite some of my former students on the podcast to share their thoughts and insight on virtual learning as freshmen high schoolers. I'd love to hear what you think! Screenshot and tag me on Instagram @the.educators.mindset, Twitter @MrsErinMyres, or send me a message so I can personally thank you for tuning in. Your support means the world to me!

Hey teach! Welcome back to the Educator's Mindset podcast, I'm super stoked you're here today because I've brought on a special guest. Rebecca Saltzman who is a fellow secondary teacher and host of the podcast Ready, Set, Teach. At the beginning of this month, I joined Rebecca on her podcast and we talked about the new year and mindset around setting goals. We had such a blast, I knew I had to have her come join us and share some of her insight here. In this episode we talk about: Elements of teaching that are not taught in college Mindset shifts we've had since our first years teaching Tips for new teachers diving into the profession We would love to hear what you think and/or any takeaways you have, so send us a DM or screenshot, share, and tag us! Rating and reviewing is also another amazing way to support the podcast. Erin - @the.educators.mindset    Rebecca - @missreadysetteach If you loved this episode, you might also want to check out the one Rebecca and I did for her podcast on setting goals throughout the year. Click here to listen :)

Hey teach! I'm so excited you're here today because I want to talk about bad behavior. Let's face it, we all have or will have students with various behaviors that can take up a lot of our energy, and in the moment we may feel stuck and unsure the best way to respond. So, in this episode, I share about a recent situation I had with a student who was disrupting our class, and the steps I took to handle the behavior. These steps are geared towards any age, and I have found them helpful both when teaching elementary as well as middle school. **In this episode, I mention classroom agreements. Click here for episode #27 where I dive more into this topic with my friend, Hunter.  

What's up teach! Welcome back! I hope you are having a wonderful week so far. I know a lot of teachers are starting a new quarter this week, and as you know, the beginnings and endings of quarters or semesters can be a little chaotic. So, today, I wanted to bring on LaTayvia Brown who is an educator, CEO, and advocate for youth and self care. She works on bridging the gap between educators and parents with a focus on social-emotional learning. In this episode, LaTayvia and I talk about her business, what led to her creating it, and some great self-care tips and suggestions for any teachers who are looking to incorporate more of that practice into their lives. If you'd like to connect with LaTayvia, click here! Check out LaTayvia's company, Professionally Inspired here. If you'd like to connect with me, click here! I'd love to hear your thoughts! 

Do you ever feel completely depleted of energy? Like you hit a wall and didn't see it coming? As a teacher there are so many things that require our attention and focus day in and day out, it's understandable why teachers feel so tired and fried by the end of the day. But how can we protect our energy more, so we don't always feel like this? In this episode, I talk about ways we can identify our current energetic state and suggestions on how to make changes that are supportive instead of depleting. I suggest grabbing a pen and piece of paper for this one! It's a great one to journal with.  If this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear your takeaways! Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram, @the.educators.mindset, so I can personally thank you for listening.  Also, please rate and review to help more teachers find this podcast. 

Hey teach! I am SO excited to bring you this episode. Krista brings the fire today and shares 3 simple, yet effective ways to generate and cultivate more joy at work. It was so fun talking to Krista about teacher life and these tips are ones that any teacher can incorporate into their weekly practice.    We would love to hear your takeaways from today's episode, so let's connect! Connect with Erin @the.educators.mindset Connect with Krista @whimsyandrigor    

What's up, teach! Welcome back to The Educator's Mindset podcast.  I hope you had a great winter holiday and are having a wonderful new year so far! As we get back into the school flow, I wanted to address a topic that has been showing up a lot lately, and that's negativity in the workplace. I've talked to several teachers on Instagram about their experiences with negative coworkers. 2020 was challenging, and I think a lot of teachers are feeling depleted, which in turn can affect our emotions. So, in this episode, I invited Alex Calderon, from 1stGenTeacherLens podcast, to share about his experiences with and what he does to combat negativity. Want to connect with Alex? Click here! If you have an extra minute, please RATE and REVIEW this podcast. I always love hearing your feedback and I would love to increase the podcast's visibility so that others can find it as well. Thank you so much for your continued support ❤

Hey teach! You can probably guess that this episode is about perfectionism and goal-setting. With the new year around the corner, I wanted to talk about setting goals and how our mindset can really impact our results. Did you know that around 92% of people don't achieve the goals they set out to accomplish? Join me in today's episode as I talk more about this and share some questions I use when setting goals that have helped me achieve them.   If this episode resonates with you, I would love it if you could RATE and REVIEW this podcast. It takes a minute and really helps share it with others ❤

About a week and a half ago, I received some news that I haven't shared with anyone yet. Let's just say it involves this school year and change. In this episode, I let the secret out and share my thoughts about navigating change mid-year. I also share some questions I use when trying to determine what to say "yes" to and what to say "no" with certain tasks and additional responsibilities that pop up at school.  Thank you for inviting me into your day! If you connect with this episode, please rate and review it, or share it with a teacher friend ❤

Today I'm bringing you a SOLO episode about "My Why." Earlier this week, I asked what listeners and followers on Instagram wanted to hear, and many wanted me to share about why I got into teaching and why I got into podcasting. P.S. If you're on Instagram, send me a message. I'd love to chat!  Alright, so I'm going to be real honest, I get pretty vulnerable in this episode. Plus, Nova interrupts. So, if you have a doggo at home, be warned haha. Anyways, listen in to hear about why I got into teaching and podcasting. A lot of this is only known by my closest loved ones. Thank you for inviting me to share today. I'd love to hear your WHY.

Do you change up your teaching every year? In this episode, I invited history teacher, Bryan Holyfield onto the podcast to talk about teaching adaptive subjects like history and language arts. We dive into mindset around teaching these ever changing subjects, how people feel about "rewriting history", and how we adapt and shift over time. If this episode resonates with you, please rate and review to help us share this episode.   Connect with Bryan and check out his Youtube channel! @teach_the_wrld  Connect with Erin @the.educators.mindset and check out The Educator's Mindset playlist!

I'm sure you've heard of Tik Tok, right? Well in this episode I invited Dan Shutes to come chat about how he uses social media as a fifth grade teacher. Dan has quite a following on Tik Tok and creates videos about all things teaching. He joins me to talk about how he uses Tik Tok positively and professionally to connect with his students and shares some advice for teachers who are thinking about using social media as an extension of their classroom. Check it out and share with a teacher friend! ❤   Let's connect on Instagram!! @the.educators.mindset    

Many teachers and students experience anxiety and depression at some point in their life. For this episode, I invited public speaker and coach, Kevin Nahai to come discuss these disorders and how they can affect teachers and students. He shares some great advice and questions to use with students, so make sure to check it out!   If you connected with this episode, please SUBSCRIBE so you can stay updated with new episodes. Also, if you have a minute to spare, please RATE and REVIEW. This really helps get this podcast more out there and into the hands of more teachers. And if you do, please let me know so I can personally thank you!

Have you heard of the infamous classroom agreement? Do you use them with your students, or do you have everything planned out by the first day of school? Classroom agreements can be started, and revised at any time in the school year, and my friend Hunter joins me today to discuss how to make them effective.  In this episode: The purpose of classroom agreements How can classroom agreements benefit both students and teachers How to start classroom agreements and how they affect students' behavior and mindset In this episode, I also reference another episode I did about restorative practices. If you have not heard that episode yet, click here. I'd love to hear if this episode resonated with you! I always want to make sure I'm bringing in and discussing topics that you want to hear, so send me a DM on Instagram @the.educators.mindset or take a screenshot and tag me! If you'd like to connect with Hunter, make sure to check him out on Instagram @edessentials_ or on the Schools of Thought podcast.

Have you ever had a day where you honestly just didn't want to teach? You're exhausted, energy is low, and the thought of going to school for 8 hours fills you with dread? And you feel like you can't talk about it because you're a teacher and are always expected to be ON?    In this episode I talk about the unrealistic expectations of teachers compared to other jobs and share 3 activities that can help on those mornings where you just simply are not up for teaching, but you have to.    Tune in and let me know what you think. Also, if you have a moment, please share this podcast and tag me so I can thank you for helping me spread this message!! ❤   Instagram: @the.educators.mindset Twitter: @MrsErinMyres

Has this year felt extra difficult? Have you been dreading work lately? This short and sweet episode is more of a pep talk when teaching feels harder than usual. Teaching is hard enough as is, but adding a pandemic and even more changes, makes it all the more challenging. In this episode, I share some things to consider when teaching feels extra difficult. I'd love to hear what you think or any takeaways you had! Take a screenshot, share it, and tag me!! Or let's connect! I'm on Instagram! @the.educators.mindset :) Talk to you soon, teach!

Are you familiar with restorative practices, teach? There are so many thoughts about restorative practices; so many different approaches. But at the end of the day, they can totally change your teaching experience.   In this episode, I have education consultant, Cecilia Tamez, join me to talk about the power of restorative practices. We talk about what they are, how it affects our mindset and the mindsets of our students, as well as different questions you can use when having a restorative circle with a student or class.   If you're looking to build relationships and improve classroom management, this episode is for you!! Send me a DM @the.educators.mindset and let me know what you think, or share this episode with a teacher friend.   Ceclia has amazing content and support for Social Studies teachers. Connect with her on Instagram @thegameplanedusolutions,  and check out her YouTube channel here.   Sending you so much love, teach! Until next time ❤️❤️❤️

Do you ever feel more than just "teacher tired"? Have you experienced brain fog and exhaustion that doesn't improve no matter how many hours of sleep you get? In this episode, my friend Allison joins me to talk about her journey as a teacher and being diagnosed with Hashimotos. Allison shares what she experienced as a teacher, how it led to her going back to school, and becoming a health coach. Allison works with many teachers, and she discusses patterns she sees in teaching, as well as advice for teachers, especially those who might have concerns about their health and/or are looking to work on it.  Connect with Allison @hope_with_hashimotos if you are interested in learning more! Can you relate to this episode? Send me a DM on IG @the.educators.mindset. I'm so excited to connect and chat more! :)  

Looking for more YOU time? I know this year has been very demanding, and I see so many teachers working after hours and getting burnt out, so I decided to bring you a SOLO episode on how to get more you time, and especially work less hours. In this episode I share 3 tips on how to get back more YOU time while still being an awesome teacher. I'd love to hear what you think because after all, I am sitting in my closet by myself recording these episode. And hearing from you makes my day! Send me a DM and let me know what you think!  If you have any topic ideas, please email @educatorsmindsetpodcast@gmail.com

Hey teach! Welcome back :) One of the most amazing things about this podcast is that it has connected me with so many people around the world, including you! In this episode, one of my new friends, Erin, joins me to discuss teaching English as a Foreign Language, or EFL.  Erin currently teaches EFL to students of all ages in Ireland. In this episode: Erin shares her experiences from teaching in different countries Teaching EFL and differentiation advice Erin has an amazing podcast for EFL teaching called, Everything EFL. In this podcast she and her co-host, Shane, discuss a variety of topics around teaching English as a Foreign Language. I highly recommend for any teachers with English language learners. You can also connect with Erin on Instagram @everything_efl_pod.   Thanks again so much for joining me today, teach! Please let me know if you have any suggestions for future episodes at educatorsmindsetpodcast@gmail.com    And if we aren't connected yet, I'd love to connect with you! Hit me up on Instagram @the.educators.mindset or Twitter @MrsErinMyres      

Welcome back to the EMP! I am so stoked for this episode because my buddy and fellow volleyball coach, Casey Avila, joins me to discuss mindset on and off the court. I met Casey at a Gold Medal Squared volleyball conference back in 2019 and I'm so grateful I did!    Casey has been coaching for over three years now, and in this episode we talk about: The similarities between coaching and teaching Skills crucial for coaches & advice for those considering coaching Importance of mindset on/off the court, both for coaches and athletes We'd love to hear what you think of this episode, so please send us a DM and share your thoughts and/or takeaways!   Rating and reviewing are also quick and easy ways to help share this podcast, so if you have a few moments to spare, I would GREATLY appreciate it! And if you do, please send me a DM so I can personally thank you!   Thank you so much for your amazing support!   Connect with Erin! Instagram @the.educators.mindset Twitter @MrsErinMyres   Connect with Casey! Instagram @coachc0990   Topic or guest suggestions? Email educatorsmindsetpodcast@gmail.com

Hey teach! I know you are navigating through the beginning-of-the-year chaos so I wanted to bring you a short and sweet solo episode! In this episode: A getting-to-know-you activity I play with my students Applying this game to our teaching Please let me know if you liked this episode and celebrate those wins teach! I am always looking for topics you'd like me to address so if you'd like to share, shoot me an email and let's connect!   Email: educatorsmindsetpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the.educators.mindset

Thank you for joining us again on The Educator's Mindset podcast! I am really excited for this episode because I sat down with my buddy, Zak Shelton to talk about health and happiness! Although Zak stepped away from teaching to pursue other passions, he still has SO much insight when it comes to health, happiness, and impact in education. In this episode: Zak shares what he learned while being a teacher Importance of health and happiness, and how to be more mindful when setting up new exercise and nutrition routines How teachers impact students both in academics and in life I hope you enjoy this episode! Please subscribe, rate, and review! I love getting feedback, so I can make sure the content I am sharing is what YOU want to hear. Plus rating and reviewing really helps get the podcast out there more. Thank you so much for your amazing support! Connect with Erin! Instagram @the.educators.mindset Twitter @MrsErinMyres Connect with Zak! Instagram @zakshelton_ Topic or guest suggestions? Email educatorsmindsetpodcast@gmail.com