The Present Teacher Podcast

The Present Teacher Podcast

Hosted by: Helena Hains

Helena Hains from The Present Teacher shares all of her simple and actionable classroom management, social emotional learning and teacher self-care strategies so you can thrive inside and out of the classroom as a...

Episodes

Unlock the Secrets of Finding Joy as a First Year Teacher with Emily Person

Season #1 Episode #16

Send us a textHave you ever just dreaded going to work and stayed in bed to the last second? I know a lot of us have, including Emily. In this week’s episode Emily shares how she struggled with feeling like she was...
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A Guide to Help New Teachers Thrive in Education in The New Year

Season #1 Episode #15

Send us a textThe lives of first year teachers can be crazy! But it doesn't have to be difficult. In this episode I'm sharing 5 things every first year teacher should do in order to thrive this school year. Make sure...
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How First Year Teachers Can Create Work-Life Balance During the Holiday Season

Season #1 Episode #14

Lately have you been feeling overwhelmed because your trying to leave work at work. Yet you are still doing work on the weekends and don’t have time for family events of event to relax? In this week's episode we are...
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The Secret to Leaving Work on Time

Season #1 Episode #13

Have you ever looked around and wondered how other teachers were able to leave work on time WITHOUT taking work home? If you answered yes, I can totally relate to this 5 years ago. During my first year of teaching I...
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How to Make the Most of Your Prep This Back to School Season

Season #1 Episode #12

Send us a text It can be hard to get everything done so you can leave on time. Between the lesson plans, IEP's, homework packets, and worksheets, it's no wonder teachers have a busy to-do list.You might be thinking,...
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5 Tips for New Teachers This Back to School Season

Season #1 Episode #11

Send us a text Let's be honest, back to school season can be CRAZY! Especially for new and first year teachers. So here are 5 teacher tips you won't want to miss for this upcoming school year. From tried and true...
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What Teachers REALLY Should Be Focusing on This Year

Season #1 Episode #10

Hey there, and welcome back to Season 2 on the Present Teacher Podcast!It's so good to be back and I missed you!Today I'm sharing what I am focusing on this school year plus what to expect for this podcast. Let's grab...
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5 SEL Strategies to Get You Through May

Season #1 Episode #9

Send us a textLet's be honest, the end of the school year can be well... MAGICAL and difficult at the same time.So here are 5 SEL Strategies to incorporate into your classroom in the month of May.Let's connect on...
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The Secret to Creating a Wellness Plan That Works

Season #1 Episode #8

In the last episode we talked about the top things to do over the summer (or any break for that matter) for teacher self-care. Well this week I am going to break that down even further by showing you how to create a...
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Top 7 Favorite Teacher Self-Care Ideas to Try THIS Summer

Season #1 Episode #7

Summer is just right around the corner...And with it just being a few weeks away you may be wondering: How can I take care of myself this summer? What do I want to accomplish? How do I rest without letting my whole...
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5 Easy Strategies to Eliminate Teacher Burnout

Season #1 Episode #6

Have you ever felt like you are burned out and exhausted, and all the other teachers around you have it together? Me too! In the last episode we talked about 3 signs of Teacher Burnout and what to do about it. Today...
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3 Signs of Teacher Burnout and What to Do About It

Season #1 Episode #5

It's that time of year again where teachers become exhausted, fatigued, and counting the days until summer. But what if I told you it didn't have to be this way?  In this episode I give you 3 common signs of mid-year...
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