Teachers Need Teachers

Kim Lepre

Teachers Need Teachers is the podcast for struggling teachers, whether you're new or a seasoned veteran. It's inspired by the questions and frustrations that teachers are expressing around the web, plus the questions that you didn’t know you should ask! I'll help you clear the confusion and figure out what to focus on so that you’ll have the most positive impact in your classrooms without losing your freaking mind. I want to help you navigate through the craziness of teaching while maintaining your sanity AND personal life!

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150 episodes
Updated January 19
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Jul 4, 2023 · 26 min
Ep 128 How to realistically reach 99% of your students
Pretty much every teacher struggles to teach in a way that addresses the needs of all of their students. Despite their attempts at differentiation, the vast array of levels in their classroom makes it daunting at best. What if the way we've been...
Jun 27, 2023 · 11 min
Ep 127 Teaching at a new school? 6 essential questions to ask
Congratulations on landing your dream teaching job! The exhilaration of this new opportunity is boundless. I understand that you may have a whirlwind of thoughts running through your mind as you prepare for your first day at the new school. That's why...
Jun 20, 2023 · 22 min
Ep 126 Ten ways teachers can prepare for bad student behaviors
Classroom management and behavior issues can seem daunting (especially after this past school year), but fear not! In this episode, I share essential tips and strategies to help you master the art of classroom management. By following these...
Jun 14, 2023 · 18 min
Ep 125 Six ways teachers can transform daily struggles into daily wins
As a newer teacher, you're bound to make mistakes, and that's okay. In fact, it's more than okay—it's necessary. Embracing failure allows you to learn from your experiences, adjust your teaching strategies, and improve your classroom management...
Jun 6, 2023 · 17 min
Ep 124 Best ChatGPT prompts for teachers - how to get the most from AI
There's still a lot of skepticism around the role of ChatGPT and other generative AI in education. Many educators have complained that it doesn't seem any better than Google, and that the results it produces aren't impressive. In today's episode, I'm...
May 30, 2023 · 21 min
Ep 123 15 streams of income for teachers you can start this summer to make more money
With summer break coming up, it’s the perfect time to start a side hustle and add different streams of income since you’ll have more time and mental energy to try a new endeavor. And who knows, some of these might even produce enough income to replace...
May 23, 2023 · 15 min
Ep 122 Challenges I face as a teacher that make me want to quit teaching
In this episode, I delve into the significant changes that have occurred in the education landscape since the COVID-19 pandemic that make me want to quit. I explore the effects of student apathy, increased instances of disruptive behavior, and the...
May 16, 2023 · 12 min
Ep 121 Non-renewal notices for teachers and what it means
If you're a teacher and received a notice of non-renewal, it's important to understand your rights and options. It's a scary and frustrating time, especially when you don't know what to do next. In this episode, we'll be discussing notice of...
May 9, 2023 · 21 min
Ep 120 Forget videos - project-based learning will get your students excited to learn!
Are you tired of traditional classroom methods that leave students bored and unengaged? Look no further than project-based learning! In this video, Nancy Mikhail from BuildaProject.net and I explore how project-based learning can transform your...
May 2, 2023 · 14 min
Ep 119 End-of-the-year prep for teachers - how to survive without hating life
The end of the school year is both a time of excitement and dread. Excitement because we’re almost at summer break and dread because things can get really hectic. And it can be super stressful if you don’t plan for it correctly because there are so...
Apr 25, 2023 · 10 min
Ep 118 5 Alternatives to Quitting Teaching
Let's be real - teaching is a tough job, and it's not uncommon to feel like throwing in the towel at times. Between unsupportive administrators, heavy workloads, angry parents, disrespectful students, and external pressures from policymakers, it can...
Apr 18, 2023 · 29 min
Ep 117 Teaching Stress Can Age You - Find Out How to Reverse the Damage!
Teaching can be a rewarding and fulfilling profession, but it can also be demanding and stressful. Many teachers experience burnout and rapid aging due to the pressures of the job. In this episode, I explore the importance of self-care, stress...
Apr 11, 2023 · 17 min
Ep 116 Introverted teachers can still be the fun teacher
Are you one of those teachers who’s a little more introverted or serious, and maybe not categorized as the “fun” teacher? Do you wish that your students were more engaged and that you had more buy-in from them without having to put on a dog and pony...
Mar 21, 2023 · 15 min
Ep 115 When life gets really hard, here's how to survive teaching
When a major event happens in your life, it can be hard to figure out how to get everything done. Teachers especially struggle with the day-to-day in terms of planning lessons, teaching, and grading, and that's without anything big happening in their...
Mar 14, 2023 · 10 min
Ep 114 Hacks for grading assignments fast when you're falling behind
Are you a teacher who's feeling overwhelmed with grading? You're not alone! All teachers fall behind on grading at some point in their careers, and it can be a HUGE source of stress. But don't worry, there are ways to grade faster and catch up. In...
Mar 7, 2023 · 13 min
Ep 113 How to get students to submit their homework
One aspect of teaching that frustrates literally EVERY TEACHER is students not turning in their homework. No matter what consequences or how much extra time you give, it seems like some students just REFUSE to do any work, let alone submit it! In this...
Feb 28, 2023 · 14 min
Ep 112 How to cut your grading time in HALF
Teachers tend to spend HOURS of time grading, and especially outside of their work hours. Whether you're physically taking papers home or online, grading assignments is often the bane of all teachers. Surprisingly, there ARE ways to cut down on...
Feb 14, 2023 · 12 min
Ep 111 Understanding student behavior in the classroom
Many students have been struggling with their behavior in the classroom since the start of the pandemic. Parents and students went through tremendous amounts of stress and anxiety, which caused a disruption in student behavior. It can be difficult to...
Feb 7, 2023 · 14 min
Ep 110 How ChatGPT Can Transform Teaching
Are you tired of spending countless hours on lesson planning, grading, and answering emails? ChatGPT is here to change that! This cutting-edge AI technology can assist teachers in so many aspects of their job and make their lives in their classrooms...
Jan 31, 2023 · 21 min
Ep 109 How your past experiences in school are hurting your teaching
Many teachers today can trace their successes and difficulties in the classroom back to their own experiences when they were students. Unfortunately, if those experiences were negative or traumatic, that can affect how they interact with their current...

Teachers Need Teachers

Ep 128 How to realistically reach 99% of your students

Ep 127 Teaching at a new school? 6 essential questions to ask

Ep 126 Ten ways teachers can prepare for bad student behaviors

Ep 125 Six ways teachers can transform daily struggles into daily wins

Ep 124 Best ChatGPT prompts for teachers - how to get the most from AI

Ep 123 15 streams of income for teachers you can start this summer to make more money

Ep 122 Challenges I face as a teacher that make me want to quit teaching

Ep 121 Non-renewal notices for teachers and what it means

Ep 120 Forget videos - project-based learning will get your students excited to learn!

Ep 119 End-of-the-year prep for teachers - how to survive without hating life

Ep 118 5 Alternatives to Quitting Teaching

Ep 117 Teaching Stress Can Age You - Find Out How to Reverse the Damage!

Ep 116 Introverted teachers can still be the fun teacher

Ep 115 When life gets really hard, here's how to survive teaching

Ep 114 Hacks for grading assignments fast when you're falling behind

Ep 113 How to get students to submit their homework

Ep 112 How to cut your grading time in HALF

Ep 111 Understanding student behavior in the classroom

Ep 110 How ChatGPT Can Transform Teaching

Ep 109 How your past experiences in school are hurting your teaching