Classroom Confessions

This week’s episode is basically all the things I wish parents knew from a teacher’s perspective 😭 We’re talking about things like:yes we do know what we’re doing,your child is not the only child in the class,PLEASE read the newsletters we send home,and no, gym day is probably not the best day for sandals. I also talk about independence, accountability, overstimulation, sick kids being sent to sc...

This week’s episode is definitely a more vulnerable one. We’re talking about teacher burnout, anxiety, mental health, and how I almost left teaching because this job affected me in ways I never expected. This is NOT a “teaching sucks” episode because I truly do love what I do… but I think more teachers need to talk honestly about the emotional toll this profession can take. We also get into the pr...

This week’s episode is basically one long teacher spiral… so naturally we’re talking about summer break. We’re getting into the reality of “teachers getting summers off,” why so much unpaid labor in education has somehow become normal, and the moment I realized I was volunteering at a school event while everyone else assumed I was at least getting paid. I’m also sharing my thoughts on the best sum...

Who’s staying? Who’s leaving? And why does it feel like no one is actually saying anything? This week’s episode is a very real, slightly chaotic look at what’s happening in schools right now. The end-of-year energy is weird. There’s tension, there’s uncertainty, and somehow we’re all just expected to go along with it without clear answers. I’m also sharing a personal story about a conversation tha...

Your first year teaching can feel like everyone else got handed a secret handbook… and somehow yours got lost in the mail. In this episode of Classroom Confessions , I’m talking about the things no one tells you about your first year in the classroom; teacher imposter syndrome, classroom management disasters, parent emails that ruin your night, staying late at school, taking the job home with you,...

Spring testing season is here… and no one talks about how much anxiety it gives  teachers . Because somehow, their scores start to feel like a reflection of you. Your teaching. Your effort. Your worth. In this episode, I’m saying the quiet part out loud. About the pressure, the comparisons between schools, the data meetings that don’t feel like “just data,” and that constant voice in your head won...

In this episode of Classroom Confessions , I’m talking about something that doesn’t get said out loud nearly enough; homelessness.  When people think of homelessness, they picture what they see on the streets. But in schools, it often looks different. It’s the student who’s always exhausted, always hungry, or quietly carrying more than they should have to. It’s the kids who are couch surfing, movi...

Why does it feel like teachers are never really off the clock? In this episode of Classroom Confessions, I’m talking about the guilt, pressure, and exhaustion that come with feeling like you can never fully leave teaching at school. From the never-ending to-do list, to bringing work home, to constantly thinking about your students, even on weekends, I’m sharing why so many teachers struggle to hav...

Today’s episode is a lighter one because if we don’t laugh, we’ll cry. After a few heavier conversations about teacher mental health and burnout, I’m opening up the most sacred place in every teacher’s life: the Notes app. From the completely unhinged things students have said, to the oddly sweet moments, to the quotes that made me question my career choice for approximately 45 seconds… this episo...

In this follow-up to  Connection Matters More Than Curriculum , we’re shifting the conversation because one question kept coming up: “But what about teachers?” In this episode of  Classroom Confessions , I’m diving into the reality of teacher mental health, burnout, and the emotional weight educators carry every single day. We talk so much about supporting students socially and emotionally, but wh...

In this episode of Classroom Confessions , I’m sharing some of the random, unexpected, and oddly specific parts of teaching that bring me a lot of joy. When people talk about education, the focus is often on curriculum, standards, and test scores. But the moments that stay with teachers the longest are often much smaller. From the quiet satisfaction of preparing materials for a lesson, to the exci...

Ever feel like no matter how perfect your lesson plan is, some days it just… doesn’t land? That’s because teaching isn’t just about curriculum, it’s about connection. In this episode of Classroom Confessions , I’m breaking down why the relationships you build with your students matter more than any worksheet or slide deck. We’ll talk about brain science (don’t worry, it’s digestible), research-bac...

Feeling like an overwhelmed teacher at the end of the day? Same. In this episode, I’m sharing realistic ways to unwind after a long day of teaching. Not the “book a spa weekend” kind of advice, but small habits that actually help when you’re overstimulated, exhausted, and still replaying the morning in your head. We’ll talk about teacher burnout, nervous system resets, movement as stress relief, c...

There are students you teach… and then there are students who change you. In this episode of  Classroom Confessions , I’m sharing the story of a little boy from my very first year teaching. A student who struggled academically, ran from my classroom, shut down when he was overwhelmed... and yet completely reshaped the way I see behavior. This is the story of the day I lost my patience. The moment...

Welcome back to Classroom Confessions, where teachers say the quiet parts out loud. Ever wonder why teachers are always so tired? Spoiler: it’s not the kids. It’s the endless emotional labor, the 1,000 tiny decisions, the meetings that could’ve been emails, and the invisible load that follows you home and shows up in your dreams. If you’ve ever felt exhausted in a way no one outside of teaching se...

There are parts of teaching we expect. And then there are the parts that make us stare at the wall for a full 10 seconds and question everything. This episode is all about the  teacher icks  — the things no one warns you about, no one admits bother them, but every teacher instantly understands. From behavior charts and being “voluntold,” to staff meetings after contract hours, email wording gymnas...

Every teacher has done it. You open a new email. You type exactly how you feel. You reread it. You take a deep breath… and hit delete. This episode is about those emails. The ones to parents. To admin. To anyone who’s ever misunderstood what really happens inside a classroom. In this episode of  Classroom Confessions , I share the stories behind the emails I wanted  to send versus the ones I actua...

We talk a lot about t he hard parts of teaching; the burnout, the meetings, the emails, the exhaustion. But this week, I found myself smiling at the smallest moments in my classroom. In this episode o Classroom Confessions , I'm sharing a few of the quiet, sweet, and funny moments from this week that reminded me why the kids still make it worth it. The hugs, the excitement, the little wins tha...

Some meetings stay with you long after they're over. In this episode of Classroom Confessions , I'm sharing the story of a parent meeting that still sits heavy with me. Not because of a student, but because of what it revealed about advocacy, denial, and how quickly teachers can become the target for trying to do the right thing. This is a conversation about anxiety walking into meetings y...

A new year doesn't magically make teaching easier, but it can change how we show up for it. In this first episode of Classroom Confessions , I'm sharing the four changes I'm making this year to protect my time, my energy, and my sanity in the classroom. From setting better boundaries to letting go of guilt, this is an honest conversation about what it really takes to survive (and stay...