The Teacher’s Impact Podcast is where classroom strategy meets soul. Hosted by certified educator Shanimarie Ogilvie, this podcast elevates teacher voices, explores innovative classroom ideas, and shares real-world expertise to support and inspire elementary educators.
Whether you're looking for classroom management tips, differentiated instruction, reflective teaching practices, or mental health support, this show is your go-to resource for navigating the joys and challenges of teaching.
Named one of Feedspot’s Top 100 Classroom Podcasts in 2023, this trusted show helps teachers enhance student learning, improve their craft, and prioritize their well-being—one honest episode at a time.
On this episode, I'll discuss some teaching lessons from the book Students Taking Charge-Inside the Learner Active Technology Infused Classroom. If you're struggling with students taking ownership o…
Maybe it's just me but I've been seeing a lot of information about the Science of Reading and it can be a lot of information to sort through and digest. Teaching Reading has many different components…
Do you get anxious and stressed over unannounced observations? Well, I completely understand because I've been there before! That's why on this episode I give you five surefire tips to help you feel …
Instructional coaching is a valuable tool that every teacher can benefit from. Once you listen to this episode you will change your mindset on working with an instructional coach and realize that it …
Your learning as a teacher is one of your one of your most important assets. When you understand the 4 stages of learning, you will feel empowered to grow and master your craft as a teacher. After li…
Are all your students doing the same assignments and activities during your lesson? Well, it's time to differentiate! You might think having all your students do the same activities and assignments d…
Some states are determining if standardized testing will take place this year. The last thing a teacher wants to worry about this year is testing; testing in a "normal" year is very stressful. That'…
Have you ever thought to yourself, am I missing something when it comes to my students' achievement? There comes a time in every teacher's experience when they ask themselves this very question. The …
Its heard all the time, when teachers collaborate students will do better but do you think to yourself I just want to stay in my classroom and teach. Collaborating with and in your teacher teams may …
If you're ready for a stimulating conversation and some laughs along the way then this episode is a must listen. On this episode I talk to Mo! Sibyl , an assistant professor of pharmacy and a health…
I've been hearing a lot of teachers feeling burned out, overwhelmed and ready to give up teaching because of the current circumstances and the uncertainty. I completely understand! Teaching is one of…
Poetry took center stage at the presidential inauguration but what teaching lessons can you learn from the book, the Poet X. On this episode, we'll be talking about this underused literary form in th…
Do you want to know the one method that has the greatest effect on your students' achievement? Are you worried about the how of teaching your content and whether or not its working? Do you want mor…
You're just starting out as a teacher and think to yourself, am I ever going to be a great teacher like Ms. A down the hall, or you've been teaching for a number of years and haven't cracked the code…
If you've been using google classroom for this school year, let's make it official and become a Google Certified Educator. If you haven't, then now is the best time to do it because you and your stud…
You're a great teacher and you know that deep down but you are still struggling to be effective. You don't even know where to start on how to become a better teacher and you feel hopeless. If this …
Do you ever wonder what it's like to be a teacher right now and how teachers cope with the ongoing demands of being a teacher, then this episode is a must listen. On this episode, I talk with a midd…
On this episode, we'll be talking about teaching lessons that we can learn from Cal Newport's book, Deep Work. When we as teachers are able to take lessons from various disciplines, it is another way…
You're a great teacher and you know that deep down but you are still struggling to be effective. You don't even know where to start on how to become a better teacher and you feel hopeless. If this …
If you're tired of the conventional professional development that your school offers then this episode is for you. As teachers, we consistently hear more professional development, but do schools ev…