Click below to hear about block schedules, coworkers, student connection, and more: After 250 episodes, I’ve learned that teachers have a LOT of great questions, and some of them lead to conversations I never could have planned. To celebrate this milestone episode of Secondary Science Simplified, I’m answering 10 questions
Click below to hear how I use Board Points as a classroom management strategy: I’ve mentioned Board Points on this podcast more times than I can count, but somehow I’ve never given them their own episode. Today, we’re finally fixing that! I’m sharing the origin story of how I started
Click below to hear what to do if you get a last-minute prep: Getting handed a brand-new prep just days before school starts can feel like every teacher’s nightmare. I’ve been there, and while it may not be the year you planned for, it doesn’t have to be the year
Click below to hear why I teach physical science the way I do: Teaching physical science completely changed my perspective as an educator. It started out as the course I least wanted to teach, and somehow became the one I’d request if I ever returned to the classroom full-time! In
Click below to hear how to engage students with popsicle sticks: One simple classroom tool has completely changed the way I manage my classroom, build relationships, and keep every student engaged…and it costs just a few dollars! In this episode, I’m sharing why popsicle sticks have become one of my
Click below to hear why Alex values connection over content coverage: The right mindset can completely change your teaching experience, and Alex Crim is proof of that. After just two years in the classroom, Alex has developed a mindset that puts connection, consistency, and student relationships ahead of simply racing
Click below to hear how Katie started a TA program and more: Teaching gets a whole lot easier when your classroom runs on systems instead of constant reminders. From the moment I started talking with Katie Dupuie, I knew this conversation was packed with practical ideas that could make a
Click below to hear Brennan Koch’s tips for teaching AP: Some teachers just have a way of making you rethink how you approach your classroom, and today’s guest definitely does that. I was scribbling notes the entire time we talked because Brennan Koch shared so many practical ideas that immediately
Click below to hear how Maggie uses classroom jobs, AI-generated labs, and more: One of my favorite parts of the year is finally here! I’m kicking off this summer’s guest interview series with Maggie from The Caffeinated Chemist, and our conversation is full of practical ideas that made me wish
Click below to hear my simplified grading strategy: A complicated gradebook can quickly create more work, more confusion, and more stress than it needs to. In this episode, I’m sharing the grading system I used in my classroom for years and why it’s the one I’d go back to in
Click below to hear how to time block your work week: Do you feel like your planning period disappears before you’ve accomplished anything? In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I would structure a typical 40-hour teacher work week to stay productive, reduce overwhelm, and avoid bringing work home. The
Click below to hear what to do if your students only care about their dual credit courses: I was recently asked a question that sparks a lot of frustration for teachers: how do you make your class matter when your students are far more invested in their dual credit courses?