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

The Secret to Getting out of Teacher Burnout with Founder of Teaching Mind Body and Soul Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed

Season #1 Episode #18

Send us a textGetting out of teacher burnout is no small feat. You’re not just burned out professionally, but you feel burned out in your personal life too. Maybe you feel like you have a lack of boundaries and like...
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First Year Teaching: 7 Strategies to Avoid Teacher Burnout

Season #1 Episode #17

Send us a text Avoiding burnout as a first year teacher can feel nearly impossible. Everything is new, you are learning how to make the impact you were destined to make, create systems that work for you and your...
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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

Send us a textLately 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...
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The Secret to Leaving Work on Time

Season #1 Episode #13

Send us a textHave 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...
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How to Make the Most of Your Prep This Back to School Season

Season #1 Episode #12

Send us a textIt 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 textLet'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

Send us a textHey 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...
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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

Send us a textIn 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...
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Top 7 Favorite Teacher Self-Care Ideas to Try THIS Summer

Season #1 Episode #7

Send us a textSummer 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...
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