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Secondary Teacher Podcast

This show will deliver strategies for multiple prep middle school and high school teachers about how to manage time, plan, and thrive as a secondary teacher.
If you are looking for strategies and support from a former multiple prep career and technical education teacher, former administrator, and current instructional coach, you are in the right place.
This show will provide answers to questions like:
How do I manage the workload of teaching multiple preps?
How do I plan for multiple preps?
How do I keep up to date with best practices while juggling multiple preps?

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Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
10 minutes
Episodes
219
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Ep 298: The Cell Phone Ban Is Here—Now What?

Ep 298: The Cell Phone Ban Is Here—Now What?

If you’re juggling multiple preps and wondering how to handle your school’s new cell phone ban (especially now that it’s actually becoming law in some states), this episode is for you.

I’m sharing re…

00:07:17  |   Tue 09 Sep 2025
Ep 297: “Would You Rather…Plan 3 Preps with One Hour?”

Ep 297: “Would You Rather…Plan 3 Preps with One Hour?”

Hey there, fellow secondary teacher juggling three (or more!) preps with barely enough time to catch your breath—this episode is for you.

I know what it’s like to stare down one planning period and w…

00:06:50  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
Ep 296: One Strategy, Three Subjects- The Secret to Multi-Prep Sanity

Ep 296: One Strategy, Three Subjects- The Secret to Multi-Prep Sanity

Ever feel overwhelmed juggling multiple preps and wishing you didn’t have to start lesson planning from scratch for every single subject?

In this episode, I’m sharing my secret sanity-saver as a mult…

00:06:36  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
Ep 295: The Planning Period Isn’t Enough—But This Reset Changes the Game

Ep 295: The Planning Period Isn’t Enough—But This Reset Changes the Game

Ever sit down during your planning period—maybe with three or more different classes to prep for—and end up stuck, overwhelmed, or just tidying your always-cluttered desk? I’ve been there!

In this ep…

00:06:22  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
Ep 294: The Secret to Productive Planning Periods from Day One

Ep 294: The Secret to Productive Planning Periods from Day One

Feeling like your planning periods are slipping through your fingers already?

In this episode, I’m sharing my tried-and-true system for structuring your first 10 planning periods so you can actually …

00:06:33  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
Ep 293: The First 10 Days – What to Do Before You Dive Into the Deep End

Ep 293: The First 10 Days – What to Do Before You Dive Into the Deep End

Ever feel like the first 10 days of school are a wild juggling act—especially when you’re teaching multiple preps? Trust me, I’ve been there!

In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I’m sha…

00:06:55  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
Ep 292: The Surprising Fix for Planning Period Overwhelm

Ep 292: The Surprising Fix for Planning Period Overwhelm

Feeling overwhelmed by planning periods and juggling multiple preps? I’ve been there!

In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I share the simple “Introduce, Practice, Produce” framework tha…

00:05:27  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
Ep 291: [Saturday Rewind] Ep 227- First Days of School—Building Classroom Culture and Establishing Routines

Ep 291: [Saturday Rewind] Ep 227- First Days of School—Building Classroom Culture and Establishing Routines

Kick off your school year with confidence! In this throwback episode, I’m sharing my tried-and-true strategies for secondary teachers juggling multiple preps on how to build a strong classroom cultur…

00:16:40  |   Sat 26 Jul 2025
Ep 290: [AMA] How Do I Plan a Subject I’ve Never Taught Before?

Ep 290: [AMA] How Do I Plan a Subject I’ve Never Taught Before?

Ever feel like you're planning a subject you’ve never taught before and wondering if you’ll survive juggling all those preps as a secondary teacher?

You’re not alone! In this episode of The Secondary…

00:05:52  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
Ep 289: How I Finally Learned to Plan for Five Preps Without Working Nights and Weekends

Ep 289: How I Finally Learned to Plan for Five Preps Without Working Nights and Weekends

Ever feel like juggling multiple preps as a secondary teacher means endless nights and weekends lost to grading and planning?

I’ve been there—teaching at two campuses, building a new program from scr…

00:06:37  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
Ep 288: [Saturday Rewind] Ep 222: Classroom Management and Lesson Structure: Maximizing Student Engagement

Ep 288: [Saturday Rewind] Ep 222: Classroom Management and Lesson Structure: Maximizing Student Engagement

If you’re a secondary teacher juggling multiple preps and you’re already thinking about how to make your classroom run smoother next year, this episode is for you.

I’m sharing super practical strateg…

00:08:37  |   Sat 19 Jul 2025
Ep 287: [AMA] How Do I Stay Organized When My Classroom Changes Every Year?

Ep 287: [AMA] How Do I Stay Organized When My Classroom Changes Every Year?

Ever feel like your classroom setup changes more than your lesson plans? Trust me, you’re not alone!

As a fellow secondary teacher with multiple preps, I know the struggle of moving between classroom…

00:05:25  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
Ep 286: What Finally Helped Me Escape Multi-Prep Burnout

Ep 286: What Finally Helped Me Escape Multi-Prep Burnout

Feeling buried under piles of ungraded papers and juggling too many lesson plans? I’ve been there!

In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing the real turning point that helped me …

00:08:00  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
Ep 285: [Summer Rewind] Ep 178: Boosting Productivity—Common Mistakes Teachers Make and How to Fix Them

Ep 285: [Summer Rewind] Ep 178: Boosting Productivity—Common Mistakes Teachers Make and How to Fix Them

Ever feel like your to-do list never ends, no matter how hard you work?

In this episode, I’m diving into the three biggest productivity mistakes I see secondary teachers—especially those juggling mul…

00:10:14  |   Sun 13 Jul 2025
Ep 284: [AMA] How Should I Set Up My Classroom When I Teach Multiple Subjects?

Ep 284: [AMA] How Should I Set Up My Classroom When I Teach Multiple Subjects?

Ever wondered how to set up your classroom when you’re teaching multiple subjects and feeling totally overwhelmed by all the moving parts?

In this episode, I share real-life strategies for secondary …

00:06:23  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
Ep 283: How to Stop Spinning Your Wheels During Your Planning Time

Ep 283: How to Stop Spinning Your Wheels During Your Planning Time

Ever feel like your planning period just vanishes, and you’re left wondering where all your time went without anything to show for it?

In this episode, I’m sharing real-life strategies to help second…

00:05:30  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
Ep 282: [Summer Rewind] Ep 161: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed with This Simple Trick

Ep 282: [Summer Rewind] Ep 161: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed with This Simple Trick

Ever feel totally overwhelmed trying to juggle multiple preps and endless to-dos?

In this throwback episode, I’m sharing my favorite simple trick for reducing overwhelm—using practical strategies str…

00:10:17  |   Sat 05 Jul 2025
Ep 281: [AMA] What’s the Best Classroom Management Tip for First-Time Teachers?

Ep 281: [AMA] What’s the Best Classroom Management Tip for First-Time Teachers?

Ever feel like managing multiple preps means constant chaos or nonstop discipline issues?

I get it—as a former high school engineering teacher and middle school assistant principal, I’ve walked that r…

00:04:56  |   Thu 03 Jul 2025
Ep 280: How to Rebuild Confidence After a Chaotic Year

Ep 280: How to Rebuild Confidence After a Chaotic Year

Ever had one of those years that made you totally question if you’re even cut out for teaching anymore?

You’re definitely not alone, and you’re not broken. In this episode, I’m sharing real talk abou…

00:05:40  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
Ep 279: [AMA] “I’m Already Anxious About Next Year—How Do I Get Ahead?”

Ep 279: [AMA] “I’m Already Anxious About Next Year—How Do I Get Ahead?”

If you’re a secondary teacher juggling multiple preps and already feeling anxious about next year—even before this one wraps up—you’re not alone!

In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I’m…

00:04:54  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
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