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EP 306 • July 21

How to get TRUE student buy-in for your “no phone” policy

EP 332 • July 7

5 ways to automate teaching tasks to save you time

EP 304 • June 23

Is artificial intelligence the key to a 40 hour teacher workweek?

EP 303 • June 9

How Danish schools embrace the slowdown and foster work/life balance

EP 302 • May 26

Where do we go from here? Trends, predictions, and hope for the future of tea...

EP 301 • May 12

5 ways to make an old lesson feel fresh and interesting again

EP 300 • April 28

Teaching through hormonal changes: postpartum, perimenopause, and beyond

EP 299 • April 14

A spring cleaning classroom guide: what if you didn’t need all that STUFF to ...

EP 298 • March 31

Clock out confidently: 5 tips to get out the door at contract time

March 24

Join us for a FREE live event: The 40 Hour Teacher Teacher Workweek Online Su...

EP 297 • March 17

Feedback first: How 2 different teachers help students focus on learning, not...

EP 296 • March 3

Thinking creatively about tough problems: the power of diffuse thinking (for ...

EP 295 • February 18

Does banning phones in school improve students’ mental health?

February 4

What does it mean to “teach like yourself” in 2024?

EP 293 • January 21

When students don’t want to think for themselves or put in effort, try this.

EP 292 • January 7

How I’m planning and setting goals this year
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What teachers are saying

This is what I've been looking for- the blend of actionable personal development strategies that truly support our growth as teachers and humans. The content may be geared for teachers, though anyone looking to improve their relationships and work habits should listen. I wish there were 6 stars. I ❤️ this podcast!

LiftUpLeaders via iTunes

What teachers are saying

Wise and comforting. I’m so happy I stumbled on this podcast. Teaching is challenging in even the best circumstances. Now...it’s crazy! Angela is calm, reasonable, encouraging, even prophetic. We need her voice and more like it.

Teachinginmn via iTunes

What teachers are saying

Angela Watson makes teachers better. Period. Listening to Angela Watson's passionate and productive words is as meaningful as it is transformative. She helps teachers deal with the day-to-day, but is also unafraid to jump in and talk about the big issues dominating our attentions and minds. I'm a fan of all she puts out there.

Genuinejake via iTunes

What teachers are saying

Real, inspirational, justice centered thoughts on teaching. Thank you for the work you’re doing, Angela. As a BIPOC educator in a predominately white city and school... your words, ideas and support mean the world and help me keep doing this work even when I feel as though I’ve hit a wall. We appreciate you!!

The Tiff via iTunes

What teachers are saying

Excellent podcast for educators! I am a big fan of Angela. She was in the trenches for years as an elementary school teacher and brings that perspective into every episode. Angela shares her passion and enthusiasm for teachers. I love her advice and take aways. She truly cares about the whole the teacher... body, mind, and spirit. This podcast is always uplifting and inspiring!

EmpoweredEvie via iTunes

What teachers are saying

Angela changed my life years ago with the 40 Hour Teacher Work Week Club! My kids even recognized her voice. Now I look forward to her weekly podcasts of inspiration to help me reframe my workweek! Thank you!!!

4th grade teacher CCKAC via iTunes

What teachers are saying

Angela is practical, inspiring, and knowledgable. As a middle school ESOL teacher, I’m often wary of general education/teaching strategies. But, Angela Watson is amazing. Her strategies work. They are applicable to my classroom. She is honest in how hard teaching is and practical because she does come up with ways to streamline the work.

QueenK613 via iTunes

Frequently-Asked Questions

Where should I start if I'm new to the podcast?

I’ve carefully curated the episodes I’m most proud of—and that I think will help you most—from our seven years of podcasting.

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✅ The Greatest Hits Playlist: A collection of the most popular and impactful episodes

✅ The Encouragement Playlist: Mindset tips and motivation to help rejuvenate and inspire you

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✅ The Student Engagement Playlist: Innovative teaching strategies that build a healthy classroom culture

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Where can I find show notes or a transcript of the recording?

Every other Sunday, I feature the latest podcast episode on my blog. If you prefer to read the message or want to pass it on to friends who don’t listen to podcasts, you can get the info from the blog post and share that way. The blog post also provide links to resources mentioned in the podcast episode and provides a forum for discussion in the comments. You can see all previous blog posts + transcriptions here in the archive.

How can I spread the word and show my support?

If you find the podcast beneficial, I would LOVE for you to click here and leave a review for the show on iTunes! (The link will open up iTunes: click on “Ratings and Reviews” and then “Write a Review.”) Podcast reviews are super important–the more reviews we have, the more easily discoverable the show will be, and the more teachers we’ll be able to reach and inspire. Thank you for your support!

How do I give you feedback on the podcast?

I’d love your feedback–use the form at the bottom of the page, and let me know what you want changed and what you want more of!

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