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) It took me years to realize I'm not lazy. I'm neurodivergent.
Growing up, every report card comment and parent conference involved my teachers expressing some version of the following: "Angela is smart, but not working to her potential." "Angela needs to focus ...Show More
4) EP338 Looking ahead to 2026: A new direction for Truth for Teachers
It's the final episode of the 2025 season, and I want to leave you with something meaningful to carry into your holiday break. This is a time for reflection—for noticing what's working, what's not, an...Show More
5) EP337 Restorative practices aren't a strategy–they're a way of being (with Marisol Quevedo Rerucha)
"The adults in the building need healing just as much as the kids do. Self-compassion isn't soft. It's the most radical act of self-preservation an educator can practice." That's a quote from my gues...Show More
6) EP336 4 routines to help students notice and adjust their thinking
Metacognition — “thinking about your thinking” — is one of the most powerful skills we can teach students, and it doesn’t require adding anything new to your already packed schedule. In this episode, ...Show More
7) 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
8) 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
9) 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
10) 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