Substitute Teachers Lounge
There are LOTS of podcasts for teachers, but Substitute Teachers Lounge is the first podcast ever that also highlights substitute teachers. This podcast is aimed at giving ALL types of teachers the tools you need to teach in K-12 (elementary school, middle school, and high school), including administrative aspects as well as helping students receive everything they need to learn and feel special. We interview teachers, subs and students to make sure we have the information we need in order to "get it right". And, since it is a "lounge", you will have plenty of opportunities to share your stories too!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 300
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Medium Term Substitute Teaching Is the New Long Term
Our latest discussion dives into the joys and challenges of medium-term substitute teaching, emphasizing the deep connections with students that can emerge in just a few short days. We …
Substitute Teacher Qualities That Teachers Don't Have
Substitute teaching requires a unique set of skills that differs from traditional teaching. By exploring seven essential qualities, we aim to equip substitute teachers with strategies t…
Getting On Substitute Teacher Nerves
This episode sheds light on my frustrations as an experienced substitute teacher, where low tolerance for certain administrative practices, student distractions, and teacher interaction…
Substitute Teacher Quiet Tools
This episode explores effective strategies for maintaining quiet in classrooms without resorting to yelling. By sharing anecdotes and practical tools, we aim to help teachers create a p…
Which Students Should Substitute Teachers Ask Questions First?
This episode delves into the art of asking questions in the classroom, emphasizing the balance between engaging students and avoiding embarrassment. We discuss various interactive techn…
What Kids Tell You When You're a Favorite Substitute Teacher
The episode focuses on the dynamics of becoming a favorite substitute teacher through friendly interactions and storytelling. It discusses strategies for connecting with students, addre…
Intermittent Fasting, Substitute Teaching, Stubbornness, and Willpower
This episode explores my personal journey with intermittent fasting, highlighting the successes and challenges I faced while losing weight. It emphasizes the crucial role of willpower a…
Straight A Students and Substitute Teachers Get Anxiety Too
Ever wondered what goes through the minds of both students and substitute teachers when anxiety strikes? Join me as I share candid stories and reflections that may sound all too familia…
Are Kids Different Now? How about Substitute Teachers?
Have you ever wondered if the essence of substitute teaching has truly changed over the years? As I step back into the classroom, I reflect on my own school days and how my role has evo…
Substitute Teaching Elementary Again! Let’s Add 4th and 5th
Join meas I recount my whirlwind adventure across third, fourth, and fifth-grade classrooms, topped with the unexpected joy of teaching my granddaughter’s class. Ever wondered which gra…
The Harshest Words Heard in a Substitute Teacher Classroom
Can the words we use in the classroom echo louder than our intentions? Join me as I unravel the complex and sometimes uncomfortable topic of harsh words in teaching environments.
When a Student Gets Hurt on Your Substitute Teacher Watch
What happens when a seemingly ordinary day in the classroom turns into a lesson in responsibility and maturity for everyone involved? As I recount an unexpected incident from my experie…
How to and Whether to Cancel a Substitute Teacher Job
Join me, Greg Collins, as we embark on a journey through the intricate world of canceling substitute teaching jobs. In this eye-opening episode, we'll explore the decision-making proces…
Substitute Teaching Elementary School, Oh My!
What if your next teaching assignment was predicted by a humorous Instagram post? Join me on a fascinating journey as I recount my first day as a substitute teacher in an elementary sch…
Easing Up on Your Substitute Teacher Principles
Today, you'll walk away with practical tips and creative strategies to make your classroom more inclusive and engaging from the get-go. And it may require changing your principles.
Substitute Teachers Making Frontline Work to Their Advantage
Ever wondered how some substitute teachers consistently land the best assignments while others struggle? Join us in this episode of Substitute Teachers Lounge as we reveal the secrets t…
Stuff Substitute Teachers Will Forget First Week Back
Ever wondered what essential items you might be missing in your substitute teacher’s bag? Join me this week on Substitute Teacher's Lounge, where I uncover practical and mindset-related…
Substitute Teaching: Short or Long Term, Elementary Middle or High
Ever wondered if short-term substitute teaching could actually offer more fulfillment than long-term assignments? Join me, Greg Collins, as I reflect on my substitute teaching journey s…
My Worst Student Ever as a Substitute Teacher
Ever had a day so rough it became memorable for all the wrong reasons? Join me, Greg Collins, as I break my summer hiatus to revisit the chaos of my worst day as a substitute teacher, i…
Substitute Teachers Need Instagram - Badly!
Have you ever thought Instagram could be your secret weapon in the classroom? Learn how this social media platform can transform your role as a substitute teacher, helping you earn the …