Sarah Baird, Katie Redd, Megan Meier, Sharla Arnold

Behind the Teacher’s Desk

Kids EN ↓ 7 episodes

This show is all about pulling back the curtain of public education and explaining what it means to be an educator in the United States. Four seasoned elementary school teachers give tips to parents on how to help their kids succeed in the classroom. Every episode gives a teacher tip, what education faces today, and a delightful ending story.

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Sarah Baird, Katie Redd, Megan Meier, Sharla Arnold

Episodes

Advocating for Your School 24.02.2026 32:33

In this episode we give simple and fast ways to support your school!

The Reality of School Safety 26.11.2025 31:10

Join us for this very important episode where we dive deep into how legislators are shaping school safety with our very special guest Brody Meier.

Halloween and Class Parties 23.10.2025 30:35

In this episode we discuss what kids REALLY want from a class party, how we are using the idea of 1% better in our school, and what is the deal with 6 7?!

Parent/Teacher Conferences 13.09.2025 32:58

In this episode we go through what makes a great Parent/Teacher Conference, why trackers are valuable, and growth mindset.

First Day of School! 16.08.2025 30:04

In this episode we discuss anxiety, schedules, communication, and start of the school year tips for getting off to a great start.

Start the Year Right 17.07.2025 32:35

Sarah, Megan, Katie, and Sharla dive into the do's and don'ts of new school supplies, how to deal with frustrations with teachers, and setting school routines.

Avoiding the "Summer Slide" 01.07.2025 30:40

Welcome to behind the teacher's desk episode 1! In this episode we discuss how to help you kids avoid the "summer slide". What can you do to keep their brains sharp for the coming school year. We also pull back the curtain on what it means to be an educator in the summer time.