Everything But The Lesson Plan
af Franchesca Thompson
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Everything But The Lesson Plan Hosted by Franchesca Thompson
Teaching doesn’t begin and end with lesson plans — it lives in our stories, identities, communities, and the moments after the bell. Everything But The Lesson Plan is a podcast for educators who want more than curriculum — more connection, more healing, more justice, and more purpose.
Each week, we step beyond the textbook to talk about:
Cultivating equity, inclusion, and belonging in all school spaces — staff rooms, community partnerships
Brought to you by Thrive 12 : www.thrive12.com
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- Becoming — A Teacher's Journey with Jerri-Ann Jacobs · 23 min. · Sæson 12 Episode 144No one becomes a teacher by accident. Behind every classroom is a story — a reason, a moment, a person, a calling that led someone to walk through that door for the first time…
- Breaking the Silence — Why Period Poverty Is an Education Issue · 35 min. · Sæson 12 Episode 116"I founded One Million Girls in 2012 with a single suitcase of menstrual supplies for girls in Monrovia, Liberia." — Hananatu Tunis A girl missing school because she doesn't have…
- My Favorite Teacher with Ashley Anjalique · 24 min. · Sæson 12 Episode 142We all have that one teacher… the one who saw something in us before we saw it in ourselves. The one whose words, presence, or belief stayed with us long after we left their…
- Assume Nothing — Building Schools Where Everyone Knows What's Expected · 31 min. · Sæson 12 Episode 82"Great leaders do not rely on assumption. They teach." — Dr. Chaun L. Johnson Most breakdowns in a school — a culture that never quite gels, a new teacher who feels lost, a…
- Crushing Generational Boxes Through the Power of Words · 9 min. · Sæson 140 Episode 12“Nobody told me that.” Four words from a little boy in a Coney Island barbershop stayed with me. In this episode of Everything But the Lesson Plan, I reflect on a conversation…
- Five Minutes: Body Scan Meditation for Teachers · 7 min. · Sæson 12 Episode 139This is a short, guided body scan meditation for educators — a chance to notice and release the physical tension that builds up over a day of standing, talking, holding a room…
- Navigating Parent -Teacher Conversations That Actually Build Trust · 8 min. · Sæson 12 Episode 139Difficult parent-teacher conversations are part of the job—but they don’t have to damage relationships. In this solo episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan, Franchesca…
- Show Me the Data — What Actually Protects Students When DEI Is Rolled Back · 40 min. · Sæson 12 Episode 137"Instead of showing me your diversity statement, show me your hiring data, your discrimination claim stats, your salary tables, your retention numbers, your public action against…
- Revenge Bedtime Procrastination — Why You're Sacrificing Sleep to Reclaim Your Life · 14 min. · Sæson 12 Episode 136It's 11:47 PM. You are exhausted. Tomorrow starts early. And you are still scrolling. This episode,I talk about something almost every educator has done and almost no one names…
- The Heart of It — Sleep, Stress & the Science of Staying Well · 30 min. · Sæson 12 Episode 108What if the thing standing between you and your best classroom days isn't your lesson plan — it's your heart rate? In this episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan, host…
- No Child Should Wear Their Trauma · 34 min. · Sæson 11 Episode 134What does trauma look like… when it shows up in the clothes a child wears? In this deeply moving episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan, host Franchesca Thompson sits down…
- Tech That Actually Teaches Beyond the Buzzwords in EdTech · 15 min. · Sæson 11 Episode 133In this episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan, Franchesca Thompson breaks down the difference between EdTech hype and tools that actually make an impact in the classroom…
- From Hope to Action Changing the Future for Our Youth · 33 min. · Sæson 11 Episode 132What happens when a community decides that young people deserve more than just survival—they deserve opportunity? In this powerful episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan, host…
- Mid-Summer Break Check-In · 15 min. · Sæson 11 Episode 131In this quick summer break check-in, Franchesca Thompson pauses to speak directly to teachers about rest, wellness, and remembering who they are outside of the classroom. This…
- More Than an Award: Michelle Mickens' Story of Perseverance · 18 min. · Sæson 11 Episode 130What does it really take to build a career in education? In this inspiring episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan, Franchesca Thompson sits down with educator Michelle…
- When It’s Not the Student… It’s the Spillover · 10 min. · Sæson 11 Episode 129In this Season 11 episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan, Franchesca Thompson explores the reality of emotional regulation in education—what happens when stress, pressure, and…
- My Favorite Teacher with Dr. Semia Howze · 20 min. · Sæson 11 Episode 128We all have that one teacher… the one who saw something in us before we saw it in ourselves. The one whose words, presence, or belief stayed with us long after we left their…
- Mindful Moment: Gratitude Practice · 7 min. · Sæson 11 Episode 127This short guided meditation helps you slow down and reconnect with the small, positive moments in your day. Instead of focusing on big achievements, you’ll be gently guided to…
- When Pain Becomes the Turning Point · 36 min. · Sæson 11 Episode 126Pain is something we all experience—but what if it’s not the end of your story? In this deeply personal episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan, host Franchesca Thompson sits…
- Becoming: The Teacher Journey with Dr. Marcia Credle · 27 min. · Sæson 11 Episode 125What does it truly mean to become a teacher? In this episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan, Franchesca Thompson sits down with Dr. Marcia Credle to explore the journey behind…
