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Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthAuthor: Olivia Wahl
Do you need innovative strategies for better classroom management and boosting student engagement? This podcast is your go-to resource for coaches, teachers, administrators, and families seeking to create dynamic and effective learning environments.In each episode, you'll discover how to unite educators and caregivers to support students, tackle common classroom management challenges, and cultivate an atmosphere where every learner can thrive. With over 25 years of experience as a teacher and coach, host Olivia Wahl brings insights from more than 100 expert interviews, offering practical tips that bridge the gap between school and home.Tune in every Monday for actionable coaching and teaching strategies, along with inspirational stories that can transform your approach and make a real impact on the students and teachers you support. Start with one of our fan-favorite episodes today (S2 E1: We (still) Got This: What It Takes to Be Radically Pro-Kid with Cornelius Minor) and take the first step towards transforming your educational environment! Language: en-us Genres: Education, Education for Kids, Kids & Family Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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BONUS: Why This Teacher Left Public School After 12 Years
Episode 17
Thursday, 25 December, 2025
In this S5E17 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies BONUS, I unpack Sarah Tesar's honest story about leaving public school kindergarten—not because of bad admin or paperwork, but because the emotional cost became unsustainable.This isn't just about teacher burnout. It's about the empathy paradox: the same qualities that make someone great at student engagement and classroom belonging can become impossible to sustain without systemic support.In This Episode, You'll Discover:✅ Why self-care advice fails when classroom behavior needs are overwhelming✅ The difference between individual problems and system problems in education✅ How to create active learning through integrated, theme-based teaching tips✅ Practical lesson planning strategies that boost student motivation and student participation✅ The power of mixed-skill grouping for inclusive teaching and student success✅ Why authentic purposes transform low engagement into inspired teaching moments✅ How to rethink the school day structure for thriving studentsSarah's experience offers effective teaching insights on instructional strategies, professional development, and teacher support that every educator needs to hear. Whether you're struggling with attention in class, looking for innovative teaching methods, or seeking coaching strategies for teacher impact—this conversation will validate your experience and equip you with practical solutions.This is education beyond the classroom—practical, try-it-tomorrow approaches for empowered educators who believe in equity in education and student motivation that lasts.Ready to transform your teaching or school culture? Watch now and discover why sustainable teaching isn't built in isolation—it's built in community.🚀📚 Watch the full S5E17 @schoolutionspodcast interview here (https://youtu.be/LHxZLWh36Z0)Join our community of educators committed to cultivating student success, inspired teaching, and creating inclusive classrooms with a pro-kid mindset focused on the whole child. 📧 Connect: schoolutionspodcast@gmail.com 🎵 Music: Benjamin WahlDon't forget to 🔔SUBSCRIBE for more teaching tips, and 💬SHARE with fellow educators! Chapters0:00 - Introduction: The Empathy Paradox1:00 - Sarah's Story: 12 Years in Public School2:00 - The Empathy Paradox Explained3:00 - Individual vs. System Problems4:00 - What Sarah Proposed to Her District5:00 - Integrated, Theme-Based Learning6:00 - Small Integration Strategies You Can Use7:00 - Mixed-Skill Grouping in Action8:00 - The 3-Hour School Day Question9:00 - Rethinking School Day Structure10:00 - Three Key Takeaways11:00 - Your Invitation: Three Things to Write Down12:00 - Building Sustainable Teaching in Community#TeacherBurnout #StudentEngagement #EffectiveTeaching #InstructionalStrategies #TeacherSupport #ClassroomBelonging #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationLeadership #CulturallyResponsiveTeaching #WholeChild #InnovativeTeaching #TeacherCoaching #StudentSuccess #EquityInEducation #ProKidMindset #InclusiveTeaching #LessonPlanning #ActiveLearning #SchoolCulture #EmpoweredEducatorsWhen coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
