Inspired Together Teachers

Have you ever engaged in an argument with someone about an educational issue? As teachers, we are constantly involved in discussions about education with our coworkers. It is the nature of what we do. Have you ever wondered how to stop arguing and engage in positive discussions? While many discussions in meetings are civil and productive, there are just as many that are unpleasant and unsettling....

Stop the snooze button! Are you ready to kick start your day so that you start with intention, find more calmness and  peace, develop more clarity and focus, increase your productivity and even improve your health? It is a tall order, but in this episode we are talking about ways to maximize your morning routine so you can become the person you are meant to be! You can elevate your life by es...

Do you ever wish that your students were more engaged, that they cared more about what they were learning or that they would take learning more seriously? If so, listen up, because in this episode we're talking about ways to get students more involved in their learning. It's more fun and less stressful to teach students who are engaged. When students are engaged, you have fewer behavior chall...

As every teacher knows, there is something special about the beginning of a new school year. Each new year brings new beginnings, new opportunities, and a fresh start with fresh faces. In this episode, we share steps you can take to make sure the year gets off to a great start. Keep listening as we countdown our top ten tips for a great school year! Full show notes /website: inspiredtogetherteache...

We all need a little inspiration. Are you a movie lover?  In this episode we’re talking about movies.  Not just any movies, but movies that will inspire you to live with intention.  We’re talking about classic movies, little known movies, and movies from four different decades.  If you are up for an inspiring movie, listen to today's episode for some inspirational choices that...

Are you a reader? It’s no secret we love to read. We also love to share the best of the books that we read. Fiction is fun and relaxing and enjoyable, but nonfiction books allow you to learn and grow. They help you understand the world in a wider way, and build new knowledge. Nonfiction books also grow your vocabulary, make you think, help you solve problems, and allow you to dig into your in...

What is the first thing you think about when we tell you that we all need to incorporate more play into our adult lives? That play is silly? Maybe it's a waste of time when you could be doing something more productive? Don’t worry. We aren’t judging. We understand. But the research suggests we are all wrong when we don’t incorporate playfulness into our lives. We actually need to be more playful i...

Relationships are complex. We all want to build better relationships but sometimes all of the complicating factors that accompany relationship get in the way. In this episode, we discuss ways to build better relationships by examining the lessons we can learn from some of the most uncomplicated and genuine relationships we have. What relationships are those? The relationships we have with our pets...

Could you use a little inspiration from some fabulous fictional teachers to help you renew your passion for teaching? Maybe you would love a guide to help you work with children with differing abilities, or a teacher to help you devise a plan to improve your classroom. Perhaps you could use a good teacher role model for how to handle difficult situations.   In this episode, we’re talking abou...

Have you ever felt emotionally and physically exhausted? Have you ever felt moments when you were completely drained of all energy and inspiration? We have! We all have those moments when our internal battery is running on or near empty. Just like your cell phone might glitch when the battery life is low, the same can be true when the battery of your soul runs low. In this episode, we explore how...

We've all been too busy, too exhausted, and too overwhelmed to make the kind of difference we want to make for our students and still enjoy the rest of our lives. School has a way of taking over your life. If you have struggled with overwork and exhaustion and are feeling like you are never good enough and will never get it all done, it might be time to take back your life. In this episode we’re t...

Calling all readers!  It's summer, and we’re ready to head outdoors, drop into a comfy chair,  pour a big glass of iced tea and spend some time with a good book. When it comes to finding books, we’re always open to suggestions, so today we’ve decided to share some of our own suggestions. Grab a pencil and a notepad and get ready to write down some titles as we share some of our recent f...

We all love children’s books. Reading stories provides great lessons for our classrooms, but our most beloved storybook friends also have a few life lessons for us as teachers and adults. What do our favorite storybook characters have to teach us? Check out this episode to see if we reference your favorite children’s story character and to see what important life lessons we can learn from the...

As teachers, transitions in our career are always happening. Some of these teaching transitions are voluntary and some are involuntary. Some are welcome and some are not.  Learning to reduce the tension of transitions can be a good lesson for all of us, no matter the time of the year or the place we are in our careers when the transition occurs. In this episode, we explore common types of tea...

We are always looking for ways to make our jobs easier and better. We want students to learn in the best way and we want to keep our sanity and protect our time in the process. As teachers, we are always on the hunt for resources. We look to websites, books, social media and other resources to help us. We buy templates and scour social media for ideas. But what if we told you the best teacher reso...

The first years of teaching can be fun and exciting. Everything is new, and new teachers are full of optimism. However, these years can also be extremely stressful for new teachers. That’s where you come in. As an experienced teacher, you can help new teachers sift through their countless emotions, successes, doubts, fears, and skills gaps. You may be thinking, "That’s not my job!  I have eno...

Do you recognize potential in yourself?  Do you see it others- your family members or friends or students?  One of the highest callings in teaching is to see potential in our students, and then both help them see it, and help them develop it. In this episode, we are unlocking hidden potential- what it is, how to find it, and how to nurture it.  Full show notes /website: inspiredtoge...

Have you considered what a spring cleaning of your life would look like? This is the perfect time to do it! As we record this, spring is finally here. The winter has come to an end and the season of renewal is upon us. In the spring, many of us are doing spring cleaning of our homes or our classrooms so our physical spaces can reflect the renewal and hope of the spring season. Join us today as we...

Let’s face it, teaching is not easy. Teachers are stressed. Teacher support is crucial, and who better understands our joys and frustrations than other teachers? Teacher relationships are a special kind of relationship. We are best when we are supporting each other. Teachers need each other and we need to support our colleagues and teacher friends, especially during stressful times.  In this...

We live in a society that makes it difficult to focus. Visual and audio stimulation surrounds us. Think about it, how long can you go without a phone call, text, or notification on your phone?  How long before you are interrupted by someone needing something?  We are also plagued with too much to do, not enough time to do it, and the myth that multi-tasking will help us get it all done.&...

It’s no secret that at Inspired Together Teachers we are on a mission to live an inspired life. We talk a lot about things we can do to improve our lives. Today we’re going to talk about something that might seem unimportant, but it has a big effect on how you feel and how you bring forth your light in the world. It’s hard to live an inspired life if you are hiding your light under a bushel. Let’s...

Do you ever say to yourself, “I am not good enough”,  “I am not ready”,  “I don’t know enough”, or, “I hope others don’t realize I don’t know enough to be doing this”? If so, you might be letting imposter syndrome sneak into your life. Imposter syndrome is real and common, but you can overcome it. In today’s episode we will explore how imposter syndrome might be sneaking into your though...

Do you ever feel the exasperation of asking kids to do something only for it to fall on deaf ears? These “kids” could be your students at school or your family members at home. They could be young children or teenagers. No matter the age, do you find yourself wishing they would just do what you ask so life could be easier? We don’t have all of the answers to this age-old dilemma, but in this episo...

Welcome to the Inspired Together Teachers podcast. This month we are celebrating the one year anniversary of this podcast. For 56 weeks straight we have released an episode designed to help busy teachers live their best lives both at home and at work. You have responded with thousands of downs loads, wonderful reviews and comments, and messages in our DM’s and inbox that tell us that what we...

Welcome back to the Inspired Together Teachers podcast! This is a special week because we are celebrating the one year anniversary of this podcast. First, let us say thank you! Thank you for the thousands of downloads, the listeners from 39 different countries, the comments, the reviews, and all of your amazing feedback and support. We are so grateful to be part of this community of teachers inten...