One Tired Teacher
Teachers have important things to say and share about teaching, life, teaching, and learning. A podcast for teachers brings you the stories and inspiration behind the scenes from classrooms around the globe. Honest conversations about teacher tired and passion-filled teaching allow educators to speak their truth on the trials and treasures of being a teacher.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 251
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
OTT 176: How do Terrific Teachers Set Boundaries Over the Summer?
Today two tired teachers sit down and discuss the necessity of setting boundaries this summer. Teachers work so hard. Every time you say yes, you are saying no to something else.
Who ar…
OTT 175: What Do Makerspace and Literature Have to do With Innovation and Reading?
Today two tired teachers sit down and discuss the magic of reading, Makerspace, and innovation! I hope you will join us.
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174 Is Two Tired Teachers More Than One Tired Teacher?
Today I welcome a special co-host making this Two Tired Teachers!
Leigh Langton The Applicious Teacher will be joining me on the podcast for the entire summer! I hope you will join us.
L…
OTT 173: 4 Sneaky Mistakes That Are Messing Up Your Summer Mojo
Today we are talking all about 4 sneaky mistakes that can steal our summer mojo.
1. Not having a plan for next year prior to leaving.
2. Treating your whole summer as a vacation.
3. Refusi…
OTT 172: 3 Tweaks That Made An End of the School Year Difference
Hey there! Happy Memorial Day! As I know many teachers are spending time with family and celebrating this National holiday, I will make this episode short and sweet.
Today we will discu…
OTT 171: What Do Teachers Think About a 4 Day School Week
So I've seen the idea of 4 day school weeks come up a lot. I started wondering what teachers think of this. So I did a little digging, and I found out the scoop. Come take a listen!
Subs…
OTT 170: What's Really Wrong With the School System From the Eyes of a Millennial
In today’s episode, I have my daughter, Emily talking about what is wrong with the education system. Emily and I get deep and shed a few tears in this vulnerable discussion about educat…
OTT 169: 4 Ways to Make More Time at the End of the School Year
The end of the year can be super stressful. There is just so much to do and get done before the year wraps up. Plus, most of us are already feeling the pressure or possibly the enthusia…
OTT 168: How Do Teachers Really Feel About Required Team Planning?
OTT 168: How Do Teachers Really Feel About Required Team Planning?
Today we are taking a closer look at how teachers REALLY feel about required team planning.
First, let's better understa…
OTT 167: 5 Detrimental Reasons Why Lesson Plans Should NOT Be Required a Year in Advance
OTT 167: 5 Detrimental Reasons Why Lesson Plans Should NOT Be Required a Year in Advance
A bill was proposed in Indiana - posting lesson plans a year in advance. This bill was created ou…
05: An Administrator's Impact on School Culture
Today’s show takes a look at the impact of school administrators on the culture of schools. Rachel, a 2nd-grade teacher from Missouri, shares her truth about being a part of a school cu…
OTT 166: 2 Fantastic Ideas for Adjusting Your STEM Lesson
OTT 166: 2 Fantastic Ideas for Adjusting Your STEM Lesson
Mary Jo is here to discuss adjusting your STEM lesson for your classroom that isn't too hard or too easy; they are just right!
Ma…
OTT 165: 3 Essential Reasons to Attend STEM Con and Beyond This Year
OTT 165: 3 Essential Reasons to Attend STEM Con and Beyond This Year
Did you happen to catch STEM Con 2022 this past weekend?! It was AMAZING!! If you did I would love to hear about it i…
OTT 164: How Elementary Teachers Start With Project-Based Learning
How Elementary Teachers Start With Project-Based Learning
Renee Heinrich & I put our heads together on this podcast to talk about project-based learning.
What is project-based learning, a…
OTT 163: How Does STEM in Elementary School Teach Collaboration and Cooperation?
How Does STEM in Elementary School Teach Collaboration and Cooperation?
What do collaboration and cooperation look like in the classroom when we incorporate STEM? Loren Thorp & I discuss…
OTT 162 Why is it so Important to Teach Students About Careers in STEM?
Why is it so Important to Teach Students About Careers in STEM?
Erin Twamley is joining us today about STEM careers and allowing them to imagine what that may look like for them. Today o…
OTT 161 How to Successfully Use STEM to Teach Social and Emotional Learning
How to Successfully Use STEM to Teach Social and Emotional Learning
Have you wondered HOW you can cover EVERYTHING AND focus on social and emotional learning?
Well, guess what my friend I…
OTT: 160 How to Successfully Fit STEM into Small Time Frames
160 How to Successfully Fit STEM in Small Time Frames
OH, the agony of not having enough time! If you are a classroom teacher trying to teach STEM or you are a special area teacher with …
OTT: 159 Inspiring Play in Young Children: A Conversation with Carla Gull
159 Inspiring Play in Young Children: A Conversation with Carla Gull
You have hit the jackpot in teaching when a child is actually having fun while learning! When learning feels like pla…
OTT: 158 5 Fundamental Ways for Teachers to Be a Good Friend to Themselves
158 5 Fundamental Ways for Teachers to Be a Good Friend to Themselves
Teachers need good friends now more than ever before. Times are difficult in the world of education. Teachers often …