The Suck Less Tomorrow Podcast

How can teachers support student mental health without pushing students too hard—or making everything too easy? In this episode of Suck Less Tomorrow , host Carlton Glassford sits down with Lawrence Harris, a 20-year-old author and speaker, to explore school anxiety, autism, bullying, and how educators can help students build resilience without dismissing genuine distress. Drawing on his lived exp...

Can a simple shift in your classroom layout completely transform your student's behavior? In this episode I sit down with Jonathan Treiber, CEO of Skillcare USA , to tackle student anxiety, classroom wellness, and the science of sensory regulation. The old-school "timeout corner" is officially on its way out. Today, educators are finding massive success by creating proactive sensory...

What are public schools getting wrong—and what are people getting wrong about public schools? In this episode of Suck Less Tomorrow , I sit down with Brad Stukesberry, better known as the Public School Apologist . Brad is a longtime educator, former administrator, and special education professional who has gained an online following by challenging common assumptions about public education. Brad an...

Do teachers really need to create a brand-new, engaging lesson every day? Josie Wozniak, a veteran middle school English and history teacher, theater director, and education creator, says no. In this episode of Suck Less Tomorrow , I talk with Josie about using consistent lesson structures and instructional frameworks to reduce cognitive load, save teachers planning time, and help students become...

How can neuroscience improve classroom management? In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow Podcast , I sit down with chemistry teacher, educational consultant, and content creator Chris Mukiibi to discuss practical, research-informed strategies that help teachers build calmer, more cooperative classrooms. Chris shares his journey from engineering student to educator and explains how neuroscience...

What does 31 years of teaching teach you ? In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow Podcast , I down with veteran educator Patrick "Buck" Buckhalter on his final day with students before retirement. Buck shares how he accidentally became a teacher, why relationships matter more than perfect lessons, coaching philosophy, classroom management, teacher burnout, mentoring new educators, and...

After more than three decades in the classroom, Larry Keilman has seen just about everything. In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow Podcast, we talk about classroom management, student behavior, special education, teacher growth, and what experience teaches you about working with young people. Larry shares stories from his career, including lessons that went off the rails, how he learned to re...

WARNING: Explicit Language In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I sit down with Dan Weintraub, a 40-year veteran educator who has taught in public schools, private schools, middle schools, and high schools across the United States. Throughout his career, Dan has taught history, English, economics, math, and worked as a math interventionist. We discuss what has changed in education ov...

In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I sit down with Gabriel Hannans, known online as @ t he_indomitable_blackman , a special educator, behavior specialist, parenting coach, and foster parent with more than a decade of experience working with children. We discuss student behavior, classroom management, parenting, self-regulation, special education, and why children's behavior is ofte...

In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I sit down with Ben Boruff, a veteran English teacher from Indiana—and a former student of mine. Ben and I first met when I was student teaching during the 2008 election cycle. Years later, Ben became an educator himself, and we reconnect to discuss teaching, critical thinking, classroom discussions, and what it takes to create an environment wher...

In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I sit down in person with Colette Cassinelli, a veteran educator, library and instructional technology teacher, and instructional coach who is retiring after 40 years in education. Colette shares the story of her career journey from elementary classroom teacher to technology educator, certified librarian, and instructional technology specialist in...

Note: This episode contains explicit language and is intended for a mature audience. In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I sit down with Nicole Parks, known online as TeachWithMrs. Parks, for a deep dive into one of the biggest challenges facing educators today: classroom management and student behavior. Nicole brings her experience as a behavior intervention specialist, Dean of Stu...

In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I sit down with Erica Reynolds, an American educator who has been living and teaching in Japan for several years through the JET Program. We talk about her journey from learning Japanese in high school to eventually moving abroad to teach, and what it’s really like navigating life and education in a completely different cultural and school system....

In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I’m joined by veteran Indiana school administrator Robert Blumenthal for an honest conversation about leadership, teaching, and what really matters in education. Rob currently works at the same school we both graduated from — and now supervises teachers who once taught him. We talk about the realities of school administration, what principals and...

Ever looked at your school board and thought, “What do they even do?” Well, I had the same thought. So I brought school board member and college buddy Derek Morgan on the podcast. In this episode, we dig into what school boards actually do, why decisions can feel slow (or totally invisible), and why it sometimes feels like nothing is happening in public education. We talk teacher frustrations, edu...

In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I sit down with Marlon White, educator and author of So You Want to Be a Teacher: The Part No One Says Out Loud , to talk about what really happens when idealism meets the reality of the classroom. We challenge the common advice teachers are given to “just push through” and unpack why that mindset often leads to burnout instead of growth. This con...

In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I sit down with Barb Flowers, host of The Principal’s Handbook podcast, to talk about school leadership, instructional walkthroughs, and what it really takes to support teachers effectively. Barb shares insights from her experience in educational leadership and coaching, breaking down what effective principals actually look for during classroom wa...

In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I’m joined by Andres Diaz, a first-year elementary PE teacher, to talk about the realities of starting a teaching career. We discuss what the first year of teaching actually feels like, the challenges new teachers face, the support systems that make a difference, and the lessons Andres has already learned in the classroom. Andres also turns the ta...

In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I sit down with David Blumenthal, CEO and Co-Founder of Eddie AI , an AI platform designed to help educators access research-backed teaching strategies and classroom support. We talk about how artificial intelligence is changing education, the challenges teachers face when trying to implement effective instructional practices, and how tools like E...

In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I sit down with Maria Williams, author of The Pretty Truth About Education , to have an honest conversation about what teaching and education actually look like behind the scenes. We talk about the gap between perception and reality in education, the emotional and professional challenges educators face, and why so many teachers feel disconnected f...

In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I sit down with Shana Chelich, a veteran Spanish teacher from a small town in Indiana, to talk about her 15 years of experience in the classroom and what she has learned along the way. We explore what long-term teaching really looks like beyond the early years—how priorities shift, what educators learn to let go of, and how experience reshapes the...

In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I sit down with Mason Hershenow to talk about teaching photography, creative learning, and how students engage with hands-on, project-based classes. We also get into a fun mix of topics including Dungeons & Dragons, storytelling, and how creative hobbies can shape the way students learn and think in the classroom. This conversation explores ho...

In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I sit down with Anita, a longtime educator and friend, to talk about her experience in education and the lessons she’s learned over a full career in the classroom. We explore the role of teacher unions, what support and protection they can provide, and how they impact educators day-to-day. Anita also reflects on following your passion in teaching,...

In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I’m joined by Dan, a French teacher with 28 years of classroom experience, joining from Florida to talk about teaching, growth, and what it really takes to manage a classroom over time. We discuss early challenges in teaching, how classroom management skills develop over decades, and what experienced educators wish they had known earlier in their...

In this episode of the Suck Less Tomorrow podcast, I sit down with Liz, an experienced educator from the Netherlands, to talk about technology in education, international schools, and what she has learned over 34 years in the classroom. Joining the conversation while traveling in France, Liz shares a unique international perspective on teaching, educational systems, classroom technology, and how e...