Ep 239: Why You Deserve the Help of a Teaching Assistant (Even if You Don’t Have One)

Hey there, fellow secondary teachers! Ever feel like you're juggling too much with all those multiple preps, endless lesson plans, and the mountain of grading?

Trust me, I've been there.

I'm Khristen Massic, and in this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I'm diving into why you deserve the help of a teaching assistant—even if it doesn't look like what you traditionally imagined.

I'll share tips on how you can streamline your workload, save time, and reclaim your evenings using tools you probably already have.

Join me as we explore smarter ways to teach so you can thrive both in and out of the classroom. Listen in and let's lighten that load together!

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

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