Episodes
Aug. 27, 2024
Back To School Pt 5: Best Advice for New Teachers
Send us a Text Message. 5 Pieces of Hard-Earned Wisdom for New Teachers (And Why Every Teacher Should Listen!) This episode is part five of our special Back to School 2024-2025 series, designed to set you up for success with ...
Aug. 25, 2024
LLN: Inspiration for Teachers: 6 Things You'll Never Regret
Send us a Text Message. In this mini-podcast episode for teachers, I address the six things you will never regret doing as a teacher. While there is such a vast amount of teacher turnover and the teacher shortage is real, tea...
Aug. 20, 2024
Back-to-School 2024 Pt. 4 - A Better Metaphor for School and Life Balance as a Teacher
Attention ALL stressed educators! If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the never-ending to-do list or guilty about not getting everything done, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down the myth of the perfect balance and gi...
Aug. 13, 2024
The Importance of Doubling Down on Your Back-to-School Classroom Management Plan
Are you feeling anxious about controlling student behavior this year? Are you stressed at the thought that your classroom management plan that used to work in the past is no longer stringent enough for today's challenging cla...
Aug. 6, 2024
Back to School 2024 -Pt 2-Positive Teacher/Parent Partnerships
In this episode, I continue our "Back to School" series, focusing on the all-important aspect of building positive parent-teacher relationships. Drawing on 20 years of experience, I share my "secret sauce" to fostering a prod...
July 31, 2024
LLN: Encouragement for Teachers Going Back to School 2024/25
❤️ A mini-episode in my Lunchbox Love Notes series - purely inspiration and motivation to support teachers. This one is for you if you have mixed feelings about going back to school. 🍎 To check out the details of The Elevated...
July 30, 2024
Back to School 2024 - Pt 1 - When Your Class List Causes Teacher Stress
Back-to-school season can be a rollercoaster, whether you're thrilled to start lesson planning or dreading the endless professional development icebreakers. But nothing causes as many back-to-school jitters as (finally) getti...
July 23, 2024
Best Tip for Back to School Success for Teachers: Set Up A Boundary Plan
Attention teachers who are getting ready to go back to school - this is the ONE thing you MUST do before school starts to set yourself up for success. This isn't hype – it's a game-changer that will transform your teaching ex...
July 16, 2024
Back to School Reflection Prompts for Teachers: Reflecting on How to Avoid Teacher Burnout
Discover how to use the summer break to reflect on your teaching practice, set empowering boundaries, and show up as your best self in the classroom. These thought-provoking prompts will help you avoid burnout and reignite yo...
July 7, 2024
Do Classroom Decorations Matter? Designing Optimal Classroom Environments
You know when you are spending hours poring over Pinterest and Instagram for the best classroom decor - have you ever stopped to wonder if the time, energy, and money you pour into your classroom decorations are actually mak...
July 2, 2024
Top 5 TED Talks for Special Education Teachers
This episode delves into the top five TED Talks for special education teachers. These talks are full of inspiration and insights and cover important topics for ALL educators (not just those in SPED) who want to enhance their...
June 25, 2024
Top 5 TED Talks for Educators 2024
I LOVE TED Talks. About six years ago, I posted my list of favorites for teachers on my blog, and it has been shared thousands of times. I decided it was time to update things, as the educational landscape has changed so much...
June 18, 2024
Self-Care Hack for Teachers: Is Your Mental Diet Harming You?
Teachers, have you ever considered how your mental diet could be harming you? Would your outlook improve if you could train your mind to think you live in a friendly, not hostile, universe? Then don't miss this episode of THE...
June 11, 2024
Avoiding Teacher Burnout for Over-Givers with Phil Januszewski
In this episode, Grace talks with Phil Januszewski, a science teacher, keynote speaker, and positive psychology enthusiast, about practical strategies for teachers to avoid burnout and bring more joy into their lives and clas...
June 4, 2024
Forget Professional Development This Summer And Focus on Personal Development Instead
🎙️ Ready for a fresh take on summer prep? Discover why less professional development for teachers and more personal growth might be your key to a rejuvenated classroom experience next year. 🌞💡 In this episode of the Balance Y...
May 28, 2024
Student Accountability Matters: Rethinking Restorative Justice Practices in Schools
If you're feeling fed up with the lack of student accountability, chaos in the classroom, and lack of admin support, then this email is for you. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Justin Bader - the incredible voice ...
May 21, 2024
How to Set Boundaries with Your Family Over Summer Break: Top Tips for Teachers
Summer is here, and while you’re counting down the days until that final bell rings, are you also feeling the weight of a never-ending to-do list? Discover how to reclaim your summer and set boundaries that will leave you fee...
May 14, 2024
Tips for New & Seasoned Teachers: Secrets to Surviving the End of School Year Craziness
"Stressed Out by the End of the School Year? Don't Miss These 7 Game-Changing Tips!" The end of the school year can be an exhausting whirlwind of activities, assessments, and organizational chaos. Whether you are a new teache...
May 7, 2024
Tips for Teachers: How to Reject Extra Duties in Your Area of Expertise Without Feeling Guilty
Freedom From the Obligatory Teacher Duty Trap: Reclaim Your Time Without Guilt Are you drowning under a pile of extra "duties" no one else wants - graduation planning, coaching teams, chairing committees? So many teachers get...
May 5, 2024
Inspiration for Teachers: What to Say to Teachers and Administrators Leaving Education This Year
Check out my latest book (#1 New Release in Professional development for Teachers): Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries: The Secret to Thriving in Teaching Without Sacrificing Your Personal Life To grab your free vide...
April 27, 2024
Teacher Appreciation Week Dos and Don'ts:Tips for School Principals on a Budget
Have you ever had a Teacher Appreciation Week experience that, instead of leaving you feeling treasured and valued, added stress to your week and left you feeling deflated? Me too! Even with good intentions, overwhelmed admin...
April 23, 2024
Breaking the Cycle of Competitive Misery: Why Teachers Should Support Each Other
Tired of the toxic culture of teachers one-upping each other's struggles? In this episode, I explore how to avoid competitive misery and build a supportive community to combat teacher burnout. Highlights include: 🚨 Are you gu...
April 16, 2024
Beyond Educator Burnout - 7 Tips for Authentic Self-Care for Teachers
Are you tired of "self-care" for teachers being weaponized, placing the burden of managing stress solely on you? This episode will empower you with authentic self-care strategies that go beyond the superficial and address the...
April 9, 2024
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Part 2 : Inspiration for Teachers
Last weeks episode on overcoming imposter syndrome in education hot a nerve with some listeners! Many reached out to say, "It's like you were in my head." Here's what I heard a lot: Imposter syndrome often shows up in educat...