Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

Angela Watson

Truth for Teachers is designed to speak life, encouragement, and truth into the minds and hearts of educators and get you energized for the week ahead.

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373 episodes
Updated July 19

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Mar 15, 2015 · 14 min
EP13 How to be unshakeable in your enthusiasm for teaching
Passion cannot be faked. Students can tell when we’re just going through the motions. But how can you summon the energy to teach with passion when there are so many distractions from what really matters? And if you barely have time for taking care of yourself, how can you have anything left to give your students?
Mar 8, 2015 · 10 min
EP12 How to cope when a parent just doesn't like you
Are you feeling discouraged by a parent who seems impossible to please? You can develop a realistic, productive outlook on relationships with students’ parents. Learn how to maintain a professional and positive attitude and keep criticism from stealing your motivation.
Mar 1, 2015 · 10 min
EP11 How to keep teaching when your personal life is falling apart
When you’re experiencing deep personal loss or serious problems at home, it’s difficult to be the teacher you want to be. Learn how to minimize the negative impact of your stress on students and manage your energy levels so you can bounce back more quickly.
Feb 22, 2015 · 11 min
EP10 A.J. Juliani's truth: overcoming frustration due to constant change
New standards, new assessments, new leadership, and more...just when you think you’ve mastered the game, there’s a brand new set of rules. Listen as Education & Tech Innovation Specialist A.J. Juliani shares how constant changes are impacting teachers. You’ll learn 3 practical tips for managing change, and discover how to channel frustration into innovation.
Feb 15, 2015 · 10 min
EP09 Avoiding discouragement in a thankless job
Teaching involves a lot of hard work that is rarely acknowledged. Learn strategies for staying encouraged despite a lack of appreciation, and stay focused on your personal vision.
Feb 8, 2015 · 9 min
EP08 How to approach teaching with a spirit of adventure
Don’t let the hard parts of teaching steal your sense of accomplishment and keep you from recognizing the magnitude of the awesome work you’re doing. Learn how to push through constant distractions and fear of failure to experience the adventure of watching your students learn and grow.
Feb 1, 2015 · 12 min
EP07 Find & embrace your unique classroom management style
There are a dizzying number of effective ways to lead a classroom. How can you figure out which style is right for you? Learn from a mistake I made in emulating another teacher’s management techniques, and develop the confidence to make decisions about what works best for you AND your students.
Jan 25, 2015 · 11 min
EP06 How to stop being overly critical of yourself
Many teachers are far too hard on themselves and constantly feel guilty about things they're not doing. You can make 3 small changes that will create a dramatic shift in how you think and feel about yourself. Learn how to change your mindset and move from self-criticism to self-acceptance.
Jan 18, 2015 · 10 min
EP05 Motivate students to take ownership of their learning
Are you working harder than your students? Learn practical strategies for making the learning really matter to kids so they’re self-motivated in the classroom. You’ll discover how to inspire kids to give as much energy and effort in the classroom as you do!
Jan 11, 2015 · 10 min
EP04 Gain energy from kids instead of letting them drain you
The flow of energy in a classroom is often one way, with the teacher constantly giving and students sitting by as passive recipients. But kids can be your greatest motivator and energizer! Discover how to create a reciprocal energy flow through connecting with and enjoying your students.
Jan 4, 2015 · 9 min
EP03 Dealing with negative co-workers
These simple tips will help you head off chronically complaining coworkers at the pass. Learn how to redirect unproductive conversations and prevent co-workers’ negativity from stealing your enthusiasm for teaching.
Dec 31, 2014 · 11 min
EP02 Beat the Sunday night blues
Do you get a sense of dread on the weekends thinking about all the work ahead? Learn how to beat the Sunday blues by increasing your productivity, and turning off your “teacher brain” so you can truly relax and enjoy your time at home.
Dec 27, 2014 · 9 min
EP01 What is Truth for Teachers?
Welcome to my new weekly podcast, designed to speak life, encouragement, and truth into the minds and hearts of educators and get you energized for the week ahead. In this episode, I'll share more about who I am and how I hope to use Truth for Teachers to support and empower you in your work.

Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

EP13 How to be unshakeable in your enthusiasm for teaching

EP12 How to cope when a parent just doesn't like you

EP11 How to keep teaching when your personal life is falling apart

EP10 A.J. Juliani's truth: overcoming frustration due to constant change

EP09 Avoiding discouragement in a thankless job

EP08 How to approach teaching with a spirit of adventure

EP07 Find & embrace your unique classroom management style

EP06 How to stop being overly critical of yourself

EP05 Motivate students to take ownership of their learning

EP04 Gain energy from kids instead of letting them drain you

EP03 Dealing with negative co-workers

EP02 Beat the Sunday night blues

EP01 What is Truth for Teachers?