The 2 Best Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers Podcast Episodes
1) EP100 What if my students don’t like me and we don’t connect? Overcoming the back-to-school teacher jitters
The first day jitters are real, and most teachers have butterflies the night before. I think it’s okay to embrace that a little bit: give yourself a set amount of time to do some productive worrying. ...Show More
2) EP221 Three ways to make social-emotional learning REAL for students (with Dr. Byron McClure)
How can we make SEL more than a buzzword? School psychologist Dr. Byron McClure is here to go beyond what’s trendy, and give an honest overview of the mental health and socio-emotional support student...Show More
3) Join me for live PD in Oct: Unlocking Teacher Productivity
I’m partnering with Rocket PD to offer a live-virtual cohort called Unlocking Teacher Productivity starting October 2nd. This isn’t a self-paced course you sign up for and maybe forget about. It's a d...Show More
4) EP332 Time blocking for teachers: Align your priorities, energy, and tasks to create a sustainable schedule
Time blocking sounds simple… but if you’ve ever sat down during your prep period with a plan and still ended the day feeling behind, you know it’s not always that straightforward. In this episode, I’...Show More
5) EP331 Want to individualize learning without overwhelm? Try this self-paced approach (with Rob Barnett)
How can you meet the needs of every learner in your classroom while keeping your workload manageable? In this episode, Robert Barnett shares how self-paced learning can transform your teaching and cre...Show More
6) EP 330 Design a self-running classroom that free you to teach
One of the most exhausting parts of teaching is the constant decision-making. You’re answering questions like: Where do I turn this in? Can I go to the bathroom? What do I do when I’m done? My pencil ...Show More
7) EP 329 How a daily binder routine teaches students the skills behind academic success (with Mitch Weathers)
We often assume students should already know how to stay organized, manage their time, and start tasks independently—but these are skills that need to be taught, modeled, and practiced. In this episo...Show More
8) EP328 The crumb story: following your inner compass when you can’t please everyone
In this summer reflection episode, I’m sharing a small story—just a quiet moment at an airport breakfast counter—that brought me back to the kind of person I want to be. It’s a simple action, one that...Show More
9) EP327 Screens, schools, and the future of childhood: a candid dialogue with Jonathan Haidt
“We have overprotected kids in the real world and underprotected them online.” Jonathan Haidt believes we have bubble-wrapped childhood: cut back on recess, banned kids from walking to school alone, a...Show More
10) EP 326 My top ways to use AI for scaffolds, supports, and differentiated tasks
I’m pulling back the curtain on how I use AI in my work with teachers as an instructional coach. I’ll show you how I collaborate with AI to brainstorm ideas, reflect on lesson design, and help teacher...Show More