Edward DeShazer

Homeroom Attendance

Education EN ↓ 68 episodes

You know that look teachers give each other in the hallway? The one that says everything without saying a word? That's what this show is. Homeroom Attendance is the podcast for educators who are done with the watered-down professional development and ready for real talk about what it actually takes to show up, lead well, and build a culture that doesn't burn people out. Every episode, host Edward DeShazer brings lived experience, practical tools, and honest conversation straight to the teacher lounge. Whether you're a classroom teacher, a school leader, a counselor, or an administrator, there...

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Edward DeShazer

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

What I've learned from teaching. 04.06.2023

On this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward DeShazer has Amber Hentrich, a 1st grade teacher on. She talks about what got her into teaching and what she has learned from teaching. Please like, subscribe, and leave us a review! www.homeroomattendance.com

Classroom Relationships and Growing Respect 14.05.2023

On this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward DeShazer is joined by Ronnie Jones, a Milwaukee school administrator. They discuss the importance of relationships in the classroom and how respect is the foundation of those relationships. They leave with you with some examples of how we can improve our classroom relationships through respect. www.homeroomattendance.com

Relationships are critical to the classroom 07.05.2023

On this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward DeShazer is joined by Y.B.Normal? (Logan Taylor.) They discuss the importance of relationships in the classroom and different things that educators can do to help make more meaningful connections with their students. www.homeroomattendance.com

The Teaching Mental Health Crisis 30.04.2023

In this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward DeShazer is joined by YB Normal, a national motivational speaker. They discuss the struggles that teachers are having with mental health. They leave you with some suggestions and tips to help teachers take better care of themselves. www.homeroomattendance.com

Engaging Students Out of Boredom 23.04.2023

On this episode, Edward DeShazer is joined by Melissa Ray, a principal in Milwaukee and they give our listeners some tips and tricks on how they can get their students more engaged in their classroom and throughout their school.  Please download and subscribe and leave us a review! www.homeroomattendance.com

Milwaukee's Educational Crisis 16.04.2023

1 out of every 5 students in Milwaukee is reading at grade level. Even in the "most successful" schools in Milwaukee, statistics show that only 1 out of every 4 students is at grade level. This is a major issue! On this episode, Edward DeShazer has a discussion with his guest, Melissa Ray, a Milwaukee principal, about this problem and some things we can do to help us a community. www.hom...

Classroom Relationships Take a Village 09.04.2023

In this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward DeShazer is joined by Kate Schmitz, a first grade teacher. They discuss the struggles, but also the success of creating positive relationships within your classroom. They leave you with some tips that you can apply to your classroom today. www.homeroomattendance.com

Teacher Burnout vs. Rock Bottom 02.04.2023

In this episode of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward is joined by Kate Schmitz, a first grade teacher. They will be discussing the difference between hitting rock bottom and teacher burnout. They will give you some tips and suggestions on how to get yourself out of these feelings. www.homeroomattendance.com

7 Things To Leave Behind 26.03.2023

Welcome back! On this (long overdue) return of Teachers Ed Podcast, Edward DeShazer shares with you the seven things that you need to leave behind as people so that we can move forward as educators. This list was shared with him by Jeremy Anderson, one of the top motivational speakers, and he thought it would be valuable to share with educators so that we can continue to grow as people. As we impr...

Learning Our Why. 20.09.2020

This week we go into our "Why." At times, teaching is so difficult that we forget our "Why." This week we learn how to find out what our why is. Some of us just need a reminder. Once we know our why, we can live our why. Once we live our why, we can find true happiness while teaching.  www.homeroomattendance.com

Remember Your Why. 13.09.2020

It Is a new school year, which means a new season of Teacher's Ed. In episode 1 of Season 2, we want to remember why we got into teaching. Edward goes into detail about why he got into teaching and also why he stayed in education. Teacher burnout is a big thing, so it's Important that teachers remember their why. www.homeroomattendance.com

End of the Year Gut Check 17.05.2020

As the school year winds down, I am going to ask each teacher to have a gut-check. In this episode, we will go through an activity that will help you listen to your body's emotional responses and uncover problem areas with your teaching. These will be the areas that we will focus on improving over the summer. www.homeroomattendance.com

Substitute Teacher's Advice 04.05.2020

Are you a parent? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed teaching your children? Then this episode is for you! In the blink of an eye, many parents became substitute teachers overnight. With no prior training, parents across the world are expected to fill in and help their children through virtual learning. In this episode, I give you tips and advice to help make your time as a substitute teacher mo...

Worries Away. 27.04.2020

Don't worry, be happy? If only It were that easy. COVID-19 has flipped the educational system upside down. Teachers have so much to worry about outside of work, that they need to limit their worries with teaching. In this episode, I am encouraging teachers to worry about what they can control. We will also do a brief activity that teachers can add to their tool kit to help them when stress is...

"Thank You." 19.04.2020

This episode is to show gratitude and appreciation for the service that teachers do. Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions. On behalf of the entire world, this episode says, "thank you." www.homeroomattendance.com

My Cup Is Empty 12.04.2020

You can't pour from an empty cup. It can be very hard to find the balance between nurturing your family, your career, and also yourself. This episode goes into the importance of self-care and what teachers can do to help keep their cups from running empty. www.homeroomattendance.com

Diary Of An Overwhelmed Teacher 05.04.2020

Where do teachers go to lick their wounds? Right now, teachers across the world are feeling overwhelmed and lost. This isn't your typical feel good episode. In this episode of Teacher's Ed, I am asking teachers that are overwhelmed to take some time to process their emotions. It's time that we have an honest conversation with ourselves and each other. www.homeroomattendance.com

Teachers Embracing Adversity 28.03.2020

COVID-19 has led us to uncertain times. While many people are off work wondering what their next steps are, teachers across the country are pivoting into a virtual learning experience to continue connecting with their students. For some, this is the norm. For many, this is uncharted waters. Teachers must take on the mentality of a sailor. We can't control the waters and the wind, but we must...

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