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?
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 10 minutes
- Episodes
- 219
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Ep 183: Simple Feedback Questions for Teacher Self-Reflection and Student Input
Hey there, secondary teachers!
In this episode, we're diving into the world of student feedback surveys.
As a former high school engineering teacher and middle school assistant principal, I've learne…
Ep 182: Multi Prep Insider Secrets: Time-Saving Strategies to Overcome Overwhelm
Hey secondary multiple prep teachers! In this podcast episode, I reveal unconventional time-saving strategies that saved my sanity as a multiple prep teacher.
From eliminating late work policies to e…
Ep 181: Overcoming the Planning Paralysis- Step-by-Step Strategies for Multiple Prep Teachers
It's not your fault. No one taught you how to teach multiple preps.
In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, join me, Khristen, as we dive into step-by-step strategies to help you overcome pl…
Ep 180: The 3 Keys to Success as a Multiple Prep Teacher: Strategic Planning and Systems
Hey there, secondary teachers!
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed juggling multiple preps?
Don't worry, you're not alone. In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I share my personal j…
Ep 179: Finding Balance: A Pep Talk for Secondary Teachers Dealing with Life's Curveballs
Hey there, secondary teachers!
Feeling overwhelmed and in need of a pep talk?
Well, you're in luck because on this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I've got you covered.
Join me, Khristen, a…
Ep 178: Boosting Productivity: Common Mistakes Teachers Make and How to Fix Them
Hey there, fellow secondary teachers!
In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I'll be sharing the three common mistakes that teachers make when it comes to productivity and how you can avoi…
Ep 177: Surviving School Day Holidays: Keeping Your Sanity as a Secondary Teacher
Ever wondered how to keep your sanity when a holiday falls on a school day?
In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I'm sharing my top 5 tips for surviving holidays as a multiple prep teach…
Ep 176: The Planning Fallacy and Teachers: Why We Underestimate Our Planning Time
Hey there, busy secondary teachers!
Feeling overwhelmed with your never-ending to-do list?
Well, this week's episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast is here to save the day.
Join me as we dive into t…
Ep 175: Lesson Plans Made Easy: How to Thrive in October and Beat the Overwhelm
Hey there, secondary teachers! Feeling overwhelmed with lesson planning this month?
Trust me, I've been there too.
In this week's episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, we dive into strategies to …
Ep 174: 3 Things I Wish I Had Known about Supporting ELLs in the CTE Classroom
Are you struggling to support English language learners in your CTE classroom?
My first experience was an epic fail!
But in this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I share 3 game-changing thin…
Ep 173: Navigating Teacher Overwhelm: Optimizing Your Capacity and Well-being
Hey there, fellow secondary teachers! Are you juggling multiple preps and feeling overwhelmed?
Trust me, I've been there.
But guess what? In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, we're divin…
Ep 172: 3 Ways to Create Engaging Lesson Plans for Multiple Preps
Hey there, fellow secondary teachers juggling multiple preps!
Are you struggling to engage your students and create captivating lesson plans?
Well, in this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I…
Ep 171: Building on Success: Embracing What's Already Working in Your Teaching
Hey there, secondary teachers! Feeling overwhelmed as the school year kicks into high gear?
Don't worry, I've got you covered. In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I share a huge mistake…
Ep 170: Discover Exciting Career Paths in Education for Teacher Moms
Hey there, busy teacher moms!
In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I share my personal journey and exciting career paths that I discovered as an educator.
Whether it's mentoring student t…
Ep 169: Creating Engaging Content for Social Media: Tips and Tricks for Promoting Your CTE Courses
Hey there, secondary teachers!
Are you tired of juggling multiple preps and struggling to promote your CTE courses?
Well, I've got you covered. In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I'm d…
Ep 168: Career Exploration: Using MASH and Interest Surveys to Engage Students
Hey there, secondary teachers! Looking for fun and engaging lessons on careers?
Well, in this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, we've got you covered.
Join me as I share some exciting strateg…
Ep 167: The 8 Things You Need to Automate as a Multi-Prep Teacher
Hey there, fellow secondary teachers juggling multiple preps! Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and pressed for time?
I've got just the episode for you on The Secondary Teacher Podcast.
Join me, K…
Ep 166: How to Effectively Chunk Lessons in a Block Schedule
In today's episode, I'll answer a question from Sarah, a teacher about starting to teach 8th grade in the block schedule for the first time.
We'll dive into strategies for chunking your content and k…
Ep 165: The Missing Puzzle Piece: Why Secondary Multiple Prep Teachers Need Specialized Support
Hey there, secondary multiple prep teachers!
Feeling overwhelmed trying to manage all those different courses? Well, you're not alone!
In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, join me, Khris…
Ep 164: Finding Balance as a Secondary Teacher: Tips and Strategies for Overcoming the Challenges of Multiple Preps
In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I'm diving deep into finding balance as a multiple prep teacher.
From setting boundaries to simplifying your school day, I'll be sharing tips and str…