The Confident Chemistry Teacher

🎧 Episode 4 – Inside the Unit: Lab Safety & First Lab Day How I Teach Procedures, Set Safety Norms, and Start Labs with Confidence Show Notes: Labs are where the magic happens in Chemistry — but only when students understand the importance of safety, expectations, and responsibility. In this episode of The Confident Chemistry Teacher Podcast, I'm walking you through exactly how I set the tone...

🎧 Episode 3 – How I Plan My Year as a Chemistry Teacher- Flexible Framework for Mapping Out a Meaningful School Year Show Notes: Does planning the school year feel overwhelming? Or maybe you're a planner at heart but want to streamline the process? Either way, this episode is packed with real-world strategies to help Chemistry teachers create a year-long plan that works — even with labs, assembli...

In this episode of The Confident Chemistry Teacher Podcast, we’re kicking off a new series called Inside the Unit — and we're starting with how I teach the Nature of Science and Introduction to Chemistry in the first two weeks of school. I’ll walk you through my exact game plan for this foundational unit, from setting classroom expectations to reviewing variables, lab procedures, graphing, and eve...

Feeling overwhelmed as a new Chemistry teacher? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to do it all. In this kickoff episode of The Confident Chemistry Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing the 7 things I wish someone had told me when I started teaching Chemistry. From making answer keys and reviewing middle school content, to setting boundaries and being honest with your students, this episode is packed with...

🎙️ Episode 0: Welcome to The Confident Chemistry Teacher Podcast Welcome to The Confident Chemistry Teacher Podcast! I’m Chemberyle — pronounced Kimberly — and I’m so glad you’re here. In this short intro episode, I’ll share who I am, what this podcast is all about, and how it can support you as a Chemistry teacher. Whether you're in your first year or your fifteenth, this space is here to help yo...