Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers
Truth for Teachers is designed to speak life, encouragement, and truth into the minds and hearts of educators and get you energized for the week ahead.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 354
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
S2EP09 How to prioritize teaching tasks when EVERYTHING seems urgent
The foundation of using your time effectively and being efficient is knowing how to prioritize your tasks. In this episode, I'll share 7 guiding principles to remember when figuring out what to get d…
S2EP08 Can a teacher really work a 40 hour week and do a good job?
Whenever I mention a 40 hour workweek for teachers, people tend to have one of two objections. Either they think it’s not possible, or they think it’s not aspirational—that you can’t do a good job in…
S2EP07 Getting real about grit: 6 things every teacher needs to know
“Grit” is a huge buzzword right now that’s used to refer to perseverance and resilience. Many schools are rushing to adopt grit curriculums and character education programs so they can teach their st…
S2EP06 How can I keep my team’s positivity and innovation from alienating coworkers? (Ask Angela Anything)
A TfT listener wonders how to cope when her cohesive team is mocked by other teachers in the school. How can collaborative groups of teachers prevent their positive, innovative attitudes from wedging…
S2EP05 James Sturtevant's Truth: How to build relationships with students through personal stories
High school teacher and author of "You've Gotta Connect" James Sturtevant shares practical, concrete ways he builds relationships with students in his social studies classroom. Listen as James helps …
S2EP04 How to be pro-active with uninvolved (and overly-involved) parents
You can tell from your very first interaction with some parents that there will be challenges ahead. Every teacher encounters both "helicopter parents" as well as those who are impossible to get in t…
S2EP03 How to figure out what you really NEED to buy for your classroom
August and September are very expensive months for educators as we try to navigate all the back-to-school advertisements. So where should you spend your money in order to get the most bang for your b…
S2EP02 7 beliefs about teaching routines that will cause you to lose your mind
The ninety-millionth time you’ve reminded kids PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR PAPER, you might feel like you’re about to lose your mind. Chances are good that your frustration is stemming from one (or more) o…
S2EP01 How to turn back-to-school anxiety into excitement
Have the back-to-school nightmares started for you yet? Are you feeling a sense of dread over losing your family time? Learn how to channel your anxiety into excitement by shifting your focus to 3 aw…
BONUS Extended Episode: How YOU can build a positive school culture, no matter where you teach
EP24 Season 1 wrap-up and reflection
In the final regular episode of Truth for Teachers until season 2 begins in August, I'm taking a moment to reflect on my first five months of podcasting. I'll share which episodes resonated most with…
EP23 How to share your teaching expertise & get paid for it
Looking to earn extra money this summer? Why not create long-term passive income for yourself through sharing your teaching ideas! In this episode, you'll learn how you can establish yourself as an e…
EP22 How use summer to re-energize your teaching and yourself
Summer break always goes by quicker than we imagined, leaving a long list of tasks undone. Learn how to create time for the things that matter most to you in life, and schedule in activities that are…
EP21 How to keep from giving up on apathetic students (Ask Angela Anything)
You can’t lose sleep over disengaged students, but you can’t give up on them, either. In this episode, I’ll share how to overcome the feeling of powerlessness that comes from working with unmotivated…
EP20 Speaking out about race, poverty, riots, and our students
In this episode, I'm digging deep into the systemic issues and misplaced outrage that are holding back our youth in impoverished communities. Learn what you can do to make sense of what's happening a…
EP19 How to balance test prep and authentic learning
You’re a teacher, not a tester. In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for staying focused on what’s really important, both in your mindset and your daily practice. Discover specific, practical tip…
EP18 Vicki Davis’ truth: The courage to speak out about injustice
Don’t be afraid to make your voice heard and stand up for what’s best for kids. Listen and be inspired as teacher/author/speaker Vicki Davis of the Cool Cat Teacher Blog challenges classroom teachers…
EP17 How to reconnect daily with the reasons why you teach
When the reality of teaching doesn’t match what you envisioned at the start of your career, it’s easy to lose sight of reason why you chose this profession. In this episode, I’ll share 3 specific str…
EP16 Ask Angela Anything: Classroom clutter--what to keep and what to toss
Is your classroom overflowing with stuff? Are you holding onto random materials and supplies “just in case” you need them one day? In this episode, you’ll hear how I was once forced to pare down my c…
Ep 15 Figure out what’s “good enough” and be satisfied with it
Do you feel constant guilt about not giving 110% to every aspect of your work? Do you worry that no matter how much you do, it’s never enough? Discover 3 strategies for breaking free from perfection…