Teachers Impact Podcast
de Shanimarie Ogilvie
#106-Permission to Be an Imperfect Teacher: Letting Go of…
À propos de ce podcast
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.
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- #106-Permission to Be an Imperfect Teacher: Letting Go of Unrealistic Expectations in the Classroom · 5 min · Épisode 106In this episode, we’re ripping up the invisible rulebook that says teachers have to be perfect to be effective. From late-night grading guilt to feeling like you're never doing…
- Testing Season Is Here: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing Students · 9 min · Épisode 27Testing season is here, so I’m bringing back one of the most helpful episodes for this time of year. If you're feeling the pressure, this will help you avoid common mistakes and…
- #103-The Invisible Work of a Great Teacher · 5 min · Épisode 104There’s a kind of work we do as teachers that no one talks about. It’s not in the job description, but it’s what keeps our classrooms running: the deep emotional labor, the quiet…
- #103- My Teacher Bookshelf: How Harry Wong's Classroom Strategies Still Work Today · 5 min · Épisode 103My Teacher Bookshelf: How Harry Wong’s Classroom Strategies Still Work Today In this episode, I dive into The First Days of School by Harry Wong—an education classic that shaped…
- #107-Reflect and Reset- What You're Taking with you · 3 min · Épisode 107
- #100-The Desire to Learn: The Real Reason I Keep Showing Up as a Teacher · 5 min · Épisode 100What keeps you coming back to teaching, even when it’s hard? In this episode, I share the quiet, powerful moments that remind me why I still show up—like students asking to read…
- #101-Soul Whisper- This is the Middle · 1 min · Épisode 101
- #105-Soul Whisper- Choose Again · 1 min · Épisode 105
- #102-School-Wide Improvement Strategies That Actually Work · 7 min · Épisode 102What if one shift in mindset—or one intentional change—could ripple through an entire school? In this episode, I’m breaking down five real strategies that can transform your…
- #98-Reflect and Reset- Grace & Gratitude Check in · 1 min · Épisode 98
- #99 -5 Essential Future-Proof Skills Every Young Student Needs in the Age of AI · 9 min · Épisode 99In this episode of The Teachers Impact Podcast, we’re talking about the 5 essential, future-proof skills that young students need to thrive in a world shaped by AI. From…
- #93-You Are Still Enough – Gentle Reminders for the Weary Soul (Soul Whisper Episode) · 2 min · Épisode 93In this Soul Whisper, I'm offering a quiet reminder for the days when you're questioning your worth or feeling like you're falling short. If you've been carrying self-doubt…
- #97- How a Beginner’s Mindset Can Transform Your Teaching: A Fresh Start at Any Stage · 6 min · Épisode 97Ever find yourself stuck in routines that used to work—but just aren’t cutting it anymore? In this episode, I share how adopting a beginner’s mindset can reignite your passion…
- #96-Outgrowing Perfection: Embracing Who You’re Becoming (Soul Whisper) · 1 min · Épisode 96Welcome to this Soul Whisper—a short, reflective episode designed to help you to be confident in becoming and let go of your need to be perfect. In just a few minutes, you’ll be…
- #95-Reflect & Reset Friday: Celebrate What’s Working in Your Teaching · 1 min · Épisode 95Feeling overwhelmed by the week? Join me for this Reflect & Reset Friday episode, where we take a few intentional minutes to pause, process, and power up for the week ahead…
- #94-From Disruptive to Engaged: A First Grade Breakthrough · 7 min · Épisode 94In this episode of The Teachers Impact Podcast, I share a powerful real-life case study of a first-grade student whose disruptive behavior once consumed the classroom—and how a…
- #92-Level Up! The Elementary Teacher's Guide to Effective Classroom Management is Here · 6 min · Épisode 92It's here! After years of navigating behavior challenges, trial-and-error systems, and endless frustration, I’ve created a resource I wish I had when I started teaching. In this…
- #91- What No One Tells You About Staying Sane as a Teacher · 5 min · Épisode 91Teaching is one of the most rewarding—but also one of the most emotionally draining—professions. In this episode of The Teachers Impact Podcast, we’re getting real about the…
- #90- 3 Layers of Engagement that Keep Kids Focused · 3 min · Épisode 90Struggling to keep kids focused? In this episode, I share the 3 layers of engagement every teacher needs to reduce disruptions and boost learning. Plus, get a preview of my…
- #89-Why Most Classroom Management Plans Fail · 6 min · Épisode 89Tired of classroom management plans that just don’t work? In this episode, we uncover why most plans fail and what to do instead. Plus, get a preview of my new ebook, The Level…







