The 8-to-4 Teacher
af Barb Flowers
Seneste episode
Having Confidence in Classroom Management
Having Confidence in Classroom Management
Om denne podcast
Welcome to The 8 to 4 Teacher, where we tackle the habits, routines, and mindset shifts that help teachers leave school at 4—without guilt. This is a space for teachers who want to do meaningful work—without working around the clock. I’m your host, Barb Flowers, and I believe you can be an amazing teacher and have a life outside of school. Let’s build a teaching life that feels sustainable and fulfilling. Let’s make 8 to 4 your new normal.
Episoder
De nyeste 20 af 98 episoder
- Having Confidence in Classroom Management · 15 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 8Struggling with classroom management? What if the missing key is your confidence as a teacher? In this episode of The 8 to 4 Teacher, we dive deep into how confidence and…
- Forward Thinking Planning: Setting Goals That Guide Your Year · 16 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 7Welcome to The Eight to Four Teacher! In this episode, Barb Flowers discusses how to set goals that truly guide your year—without the overwhelm. • Learn how to create specific…
- Delegating in the Classroom: How to Let Go and Lighten Your Load · 19 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 6In today’s episode, we’re exploring how delegation in the classroom can help avoid burnout and boost productivity. Learn how to: • Identify tasks to delegate • Empower others to…
- Navigating the Unknown: Embracing the New School Year with Confidence · 15 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 5Starting a new school year can stir up a lot of emotions—especially when you don’t know what to expect. Whether it’s a new curriculum, a new class makeup, or simply the…
- Keep Back-to-School PD Simple: One Thing at a Time · 11 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 4Feeling overwhelmed by back-to-school professional development? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re tackling the pressure to overhaul everything after a single PD…
- What to Do Before Kids Arrive – Your Back-to-School Prep Checklist · 12 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 3Welcome to The 8 to 4 Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the essential tasks to tackle before your students walk through the door. If the thought of…
- Summer Habits That Actually Stick When School Starts · 9 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 2Welcome to The 8 to 4 Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to make summer habits stick when school starts. If you’ve ever created healthy routines during…
- Why You Need a Reset Before School Starts · 11 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 1Welcome to Season 2 of The 8 to 4 Teacher. Summer break isn’t a cure for burnout—it’s an opportunity for a reset. In this episode of The 8 to 4 Teacher, we’re talking about why…
- Why The 8 to 4 Teacher? · 7 min. · Sæson 1Welcome to The 8 to 4 Teacher — the new name, same mission, but with a clearer path forward. In this kickoff episode, I’m sharing why I’ve rebranded The Teacher Burnout Podcast…
- Breaking Free From Overthinking for Teachers · 13 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 85Do you overthink everything as a teacher? Do you overthink lesson plans, meetings with your principal, colleagues, or parents? If that sounds like you, then this episode is for…
- The Comparison Detox for Teachers · 17 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 84Are you caught in the comparison trap as a teacher? Do you feel like you never quite measure up? I've been there too. In this episode, I share: • The real toll comparison takes…
- Setting a Positive Tone for the Week as a Teacher · 17 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 83Are you dreading Mondays as a Teacher? Do you need a reset strategy? Listen to this episode to learn: • Practical strategies to transform your Monday mindset • Tips to prepare…
- Strategies for Teachers When Classroom Autonomy Fades · 13 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 82Are you a teacher who feels like you've lost autonomy in your classroom? Are you stressed because you have a more rigid curriculum to follow? I hear this from many teachers. In…
- Conquering the Sunday Scaries as a Teacher · 13 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 81Do you struggle with dreading going to work on Mondays? Do you have anxiety about the upcoming week? In this episode, we dive into the topic of the Sunday Scaries. We cover the…
- Rethinking Grading: Strategies for Meaningful Assessment and Reduced Teacher Burnout with Starr Sackstein · 22 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 80Do you get frustrated with grading? Does the complexity of grades overwhelm you? Join me in this podcast episode with guest Starr Sackstein as we explore grading reform. Here are…
- Rekindling Passion in Education: Overcoming Burnout with Starr Sackstein · 18 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 79Are you feeling bored or unsure about your next steps as a teacher? Do you sense a need for a change in your career? In this episode, guest Starr Sackstein shares her journey…
- Rekindle Your Passion for Teaching with Mike Anderson · 22 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 78Do you wish you could reignite the passion for teaching you once had? In this episode, guest Mike Anderson, author of "Rekindle Your Professional Fire," shares his experiences as…
- Prioritizing Time and Well-being for Educators: Back-to-School Strategies with Brittany Stout · 32 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 77Do you thrive on healthy routines during summer, only to struggle when the school year begins? You're not alone! In this episode, I sit down with health and fitness coach…
- An Overview of the Science of Reading · 29 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 76This episode is part of the National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). Has your…
- Innovative Literacy Programs with Teacher Librarian Janet Wile · 33 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 75This episode is part of the National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). Do you feel…
