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) EP335 How teacher language shapes us—and teaches kids to find their wisest self (with Lily Howard Scott)
“Giving kids, and yourself, language to wrap around the idea that we have an inner leader (our kindest, best self) is transformative.” Join me as I talk with Lily Howard Scott, a NYC-based parent, edu...Show More
4) EP334 Are you a Type A or Type B teacher? Rethinking effort, expectations, and balance
How much effort is enough—for you and your students? In this episode, I’m weaving together three listener questions about navigating effort, expectations, and balance. We’ll explore how to recognize w...Show More
5) EP333: Engagement isn't extra: boredom busters that prime the brain for learning (with Katie Powell)
Engagement is not the same as "fun." It's the foundation for meaningful and lasting learning. Join me as I talk with Katie Powell, author of Boredom Busters: Transform Worksheets, Lectures, and Gradin...Show More
6) 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
7) 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
8) 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
9) 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
10) 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