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Art Ed RadioDealing With Burnout as a CreativeIn today's episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim sits down with educator, author, and art teacher Erin Sponaugle to talk about art teacher burnout. Not only what it looks like, but why it hits differently in the art room, and what you can do to protect your energy without sacrificing your passion for teaching. Erin shares her experience moving from a fifth-grade classroom into art education, how she recovered from burnout herself, and why art teachers face unique challenges like invisible workload, creative decision fatigue, isolation, and the need for constant creative triage. If you've...
2026-02-2438 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast50. Student Back Talk: How to Deal with Disrespectful Behavior in the ClassroomSend a textWhen students back-talk the teacher or engage in other disrespectful behavior that disrupts the classroom, it can leave you feeling even more overwhelmed and exhausted, especially as student behavior issues increase right before Spring Break. What should you do when students do or say things that hurt your heart and throw the class off task? In this 50th episode, you'll learn why kids back-talk and act disrespectfully, a plan of action so you can keep control of your classroom while correcting the behavior, and a script for how to address the student behavior that a...
2026-02-2235 min
Educator Forever173. Confronting Teacher Burnout with Erin SponaugleDr Erin Sponaugle has been teaching for 23 years. She’s a national board certified teacher and a former West Virginia Teacher of the Year. She’s also the author of two children's books and recently published Teachaholic, a book about overcoming teacher burnout based on her own experience. Erin is also the host of the Next Chapter for Teachers podcast.In this episode, we talk to Erin about her educator journey, writing books, most importantly, how teachers can avoid burnout.For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www...
2026-02-1832 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast49. Creativity as Care: How Teachers Can Reset, Regulate, and Reclaim Their Energy - An Interview with Tim Bogatz from the Art of EducationSend a textDo you have time to be creative as a teacher? You may be more creative than you think! In this interview with Tim Bogatz, host of Art of Ed Radio, we discuss how teachers are creative every day and how they can honor their need to create amid the demands of the classroom. If you're looking for permission to create or need, or have ever felt that you're losing yourself to the demands of teaching, you don't want to miss this episode. Listen to the Art of Ed Radio for more strategies and insights...
2026-02-1532 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast48. Students Who Don't Do Their Work: What to DoSend a textYou need your students to complete their work and submit assignments so you can grade them. But how are you supposed to assess their progress when...they don't turn in their work? In this episode, you'll learn what matters most about grading and assessing student progress, and what to keep at the forefront when dealing with students who don't do their work. Catch last week's episode on neurodivergent students at this link!To grab the Parent Teacher Snapshot before your next conference, where you'll be discussing student progress, go here f...
2026-02-0830 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast47. Understanding and Responding to Neurodivergent Student Needs - An Interview with Dr. Jessica WernerSend a textOur classrooms are diverse learning environments with many types of learners. How do we meet the needs of our neurodivergent students in an ever-changing classroom landscape? In this episode, I interview Dr. Jessica Werner, founder of Northshore Learning, about understanding neurodivergent student needs, working with parents to address classroom behaviors, and creating classroom systems that help all students thrive. To learn more about Jessica's resources and programs for schools, visit Northshore Learning. Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love fo...
2026-02-0136 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast46. BONUS: Why You Shouldn't Feel Guilty About Teacher Burnout (Enjoy Teaching Again Interview)Send a textThe winter months of teaching can leave us questioning our purpose and feeling exceptionally drained by classroom demands. It's easy as a teacher to let guilt creep in when the weight of expectations and overwhelm leads us to the brink of burnout. In this bonus episode, I share my interview with Elizabeth Peterson on her Enjoy Teaching Again Podcast about why teacher burnout isn't your fault - and what you can do to change the narrative. For more of Elizabeth's trainings and resources, visit The Inspired Classroom.Get your copy of ...
2026-01-2829 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast45. Teaching Strategies for Cooperative Learning in the ClassroomSend a textGetting students to work together through group work and collaborative learning experiences can add a lot of engagement and joy to your classroom environment. However, that doesn't mean you won't have to clear some hurdles regarding behavior, noise levels, and participation first. In this episode, you will learn why cooperative learning experiences are essential to learning and how to overcome the obstacles to getting your class to work together in small groups so they can learn from one another.Resources mentioned in the episode to help you create effective cooperative learning experiences...
2026-01-2522 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast44. How To Help Students Feel Safe in Troubling TimesSend a textThere's a lot going on in the world that is making our most vulnerable students fear for their safety. They see things on the news, on social media, or even down the street where they live (maybe even at their front door) that are scary and violent. It's a lot for an adult to process, much less a child. This is a short episode about what to keep at the forefront in your classroom during troubling times to help your students feel safe. Please know that what you do every day, beyond what you...
2026-01-1911 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast43. Teaching Grammar in the Age of AI: An Interview with Patty McGeeSend a textIt's no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) has changed how we can access information and perform tasks. While you may find the benefits and risks of using AI debatable, its ability to make the completion of work more efficient, for better or worse, is hard to deny. But what if you are a teacher who wants your students to learn how to write, and they use AI tools to complete their assignments instead of applying what you teach? Along with how social media has impacted communication, AI may feel like an impossible struggle when...
2026-01-1135 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast42. Tips to Get Students (and Teachers) Back in a Routine After Winter BreakSend a textGoing back to school after a winter break and getting back into a routine isn't easy for teachers or students. The second semester is a chance to make changes and to start fresh for the second half of the school year. Listen to this episode to learn what to prioritize when your students walk back through your classroom door in January so that you can establish routines and rapport on the second first day of school.If you are looking to make changes to school and home life balance, or fear you...
2026-01-0417 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast41. How I Manage Panic Attacks and Anxiety as a TeacherSend a textOne of the greatest challenges of my teaching career and personal life has been learning to manage my panic attacks and anxiety. Teaching is an anxiety-inducing profession, and unchecked stress from the classroom can contribute to teacher burnout. In this season where teachers are continuously overworked and overwhelmed, taking care of your mental health is of the utmost importance. For this final episode of season four, I discuss my own journey with panic attacks and an anxiety disorder, along with how I have learned to manage as a classroom teacher for over 20 years.
2025-12-1421 min
Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management89 | Why Teacher Burnout Isn’t Your Fault (and What’s Actually Causing It) Interview with Erin SponaugleLet’s be honest—burnout is real, and it’s affecting amazing teachers like you every single day. In this episode, I sit down with Erin Sponaugle, a 23-year teaching veteran and author of the book Teachaholic to talk about why burnout happens… and why it’s not your fault.
We chat about what’s draining your energy in the classroom (spoiler: it’s not just the kids), what’s missing from most PD, and how to start building real boundaries that protect your creativity and well-being. This one’s full of heart, truth, and a whole lot of encourageme...
2025-12-0934 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast40. Help for When Colleagues Are Upset You Say No and Set Teacher BoundariesSend a textNot everyone is going to be thrilled when you start setting boundaries as a teacher, even if your goal is to avoid burnout. Colleagues may feel hurt or disappointed that you don't take on the extra tasks you have in the past, or that you are prioritizing other things over the classroom. This upset can make you feel as if you are in the wrong or as if you need to go back to how things were when you were doing it all. Listen to this episode for the seven things to keep in m...
2025-12-0725 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast39. Finding Joy and Teaching Creatively with a Scripted Curriculum - An Interview with Elizabeth PetersonSend a textScripted curricula and strict adherence to teaching standards can threaten to destroy your love for teaching. How can teachers combat the loss of teacher autonomy and freedom to be creative in their lesson planning when they're handed a scripted curriculum? Elizabeth Peterson of The Inspired Classroom shares in this interview how teachers can infuse their classrooms with joy, social-emotional learning, and creativity, even when they're expected to teach from a script. Listen to this inspiring conversation and learn more about Elizabeth's SEAL program to bring more...
2025-11-3045 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast38. Childless Teacher: How to Avoid Burnout When You Have No Kids of Your OwnSend a textSometimes, when you're a childless teacher, you're more prone to burnout. When you don't have kids of your own to go home to at the end of the day, it can be easy to take on more classroom and school responsibilities to fill the void. If you have ever felt less than or not enough because you aren't a parent, you'll want to listen to this episode. It's very personal to me and has been part of my journey out of teacher burnout. Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET S...
2025-11-1618 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast37. Students Keep Saying "6 7?" How to Deal with Disruptive and Repetitive Noises in the ClassroomSend a textAre you tired of hearing your students say "6 7," "sigma," or any other random phrases or noises that disrupt your classroom? This year, it seems the repetitive, disruptive noises from students are at an all-time high. Spurred by what's trending on social media, these seemingly harmless fads tend to distract our students from learning - and wear on our teacher patience. In this episode, we'll discuss why students keep saying and doing these trends (trust me - it's not the first or the last) and how we can combat their impact on student...
2025-11-0920 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast36. Staying Well: How Teachers Can Avoid Getting Sick During Cold and Flu SeasonSend a textAre you sick all the time once the school year starts, and your students start passing around illnesses? Cold and flu season is here, and it's more important than ever for teachers and students to stay well. What do you do when you are surrounded by germs all day? Listen to this episode for some strategies for avoiding illnesses, even when your classroom feels like germ central. You and your students deserve to stay healthy - listen to find out the easy things you can do today to protect yourself and stay well.
2025-11-0222 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast35. Ways to Keep Student Behavior from Getting Out of Control During the HolidaysSend a textNothing will cause teacher burnout faster than a classroom full of kids whose visions of candy bars and Halloween costumes dance in their heads. It can be a recipe for crazy, out-of-control student behavior when the holidays hit your classroom, but that doesn't mean it has to descend into sugar-infested chaos. Whether it's pumpkin season or your classroom is ready to jingle all the way, I'll discuss how to keep calm and maintain control so you can keep teaching and NOT lose your sanity before student behavior gets worse faster...
2025-10-2627 min
Panhandle News Network - WEPM/WCSTPanhandle Live! 10-20-25Erin Sponaugle, former WV Teacher of the YearBuild Up Berkeley FinalistsDon & Katy Dove
2025-10-2141 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast34. How to Make Parent-Teacher Conferences SuccessfulSend a textIt's time for parent-teacher conferences - are you ready to communicate with your students' caregivers about what they need to be successful in the classroom? A parent-teacher conference is an opportunity for you to start a line of communication between home and school. Parents and caregivers need to hear from you to know how their child is progressing - but it's important that all parties feel safe (emotionally and physically) and respected. In this episode, we'll talk about how to make the best use of your time, keep t...
2025-10-1921 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast33. This is The #1 Thing That Will Destroy Your Love for Teaching!Send a textDon't love teaching anymore? The stress and demands of the classroom can lead any overworked teacher down the road to burnout. In this episode, we not only celebrate that Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Set Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching is a #1 BEST SELLER (!!!), but we also dive into the #1 thing that will destroy your love for teaching and the desire to stay in the classroom. Once we name what that is, you'll be able to start thinking about how your mindset and boundaries contribute to how we fe...
2025-10-1216 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast32. Do You Need to Quit Teaching or Are You a Teachaholic?Send a textIf you have ever thought to yourself, "Should I quit teaching?" you want to listen to this episode on dealing with the expectations, overwhelm, and disillusionment that lead teachers down the path to burnout. While leaving the teaching profession may seem like the only answer to not staying up late grading, dealing with a broken system, and wrangling the student behavior choices that abound as the school year gets underway, changing how you think and manage your time can have a greater impact on your health and happiness than writing that resignation letter. The...
2025-10-0519 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast31. Teaching When Your Life is in Crisis - What to DoSend a textIt's hard enough to prevent teacher burnout and overwhelm with the "normal" daily events of the classroom, but teaching when you're experiencing a medical or personal crisis - that's an entirely different experience. Teaching when your life is falling apart, like a soft-shell taco, is enough to make anyone feel hopeless and incompetent. In this episode, you'll get five quick reminders about giving yourself grace, prioritizing what matters, and making decisions when your life is in turmoil - and you've got a classroom full of kids that need your time and attention....
2025-09-2815 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast30. How to Tell If You're a Teacher Who Needs to Set BoundariesSend a textDo you feel like school and teaching just take over your life from August to May? Are you already feeling overwhelmed this school year, even though it's just getting started? It may be time for some boundaries. If you can check yes to any of these things mentioned in this episode, it may be time to stop and set some rules for yourself for where the school day ends and your personal life begins.If you feel like this episode was like someone peeking over your shoulder into your life, there's still...
2025-09-2116 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast29. Five Signs You're Headed for Teacher BurnoutSend a textTeacher burnout is for real. With the high expectations on teachers and the teacher shortage, the stress that teachers experience daily is the fast track to burnout. In this episode, we will cover the five signs that signal you are headed for burnout - but there is hope. We as teachers are capable of not only overcoming burnout, but living lives where we don't have to feel downtrodden and empty at the end of the day.Coming October 8: Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your...
2025-09-1418 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast28. Real Talk for Exhausted Teachers During the HolidaysSend a textAre you a teacher that's so tired and drained from teaching and life in general that you can't get into the holiday spirit? Teaching during the holidays is its own kind of exhausting. The most wonderful time of the year can be especially stressful for teachers when you're also dealing with emotions and stress that many people deal with this time of year. As we end season three of the Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast, let's recognize that as teachers, we're also people try to navigate life while giving our time and energy to...
2023-12-2714 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast27. Managing Disruptive Classroom Behaviors During Holidays and Before BreaksSend a textIf the students in your classroom are getting too loud, too impulsive, and more than a little out of control, you don't want to miss this episode! Student behaviors that make it more difficult for you to teach can make you want to quit teaching - but you have what it takes to teach students the expectations for your classroom. Disruptive behaviors tend to ramp up around the holidays and right before school breaks - that doesn't mean you have to accept the chaos! In this show, I'll give you three solutions to issues yo...
2023-11-2420 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast26. How to Quit Being a People Pleasing TeacherSend a textAre you a people pleaser? Teachers are often put in a position where they feel they aren't "good" or a team player if they don't try to agree to everyone's request. The trouble is, people pleasing is a sure way to end up in teacher burnout mode. You won't be happy, and you won't have the resources to do your best in the classroom. In this episode, I'll go into why we people please as teachers, how to stop people pleasing, and what to do instead of being a people pleasing teacher. # 13...
2023-09-2417 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast25. How I Deal With Teacher Tired and ExhaustionSend a textIf you're an exhausted teacher, this episode is for you. Teachers often feel tired as they begin a new school year, and the fatigue often impacts their lives outside of the classroom and their health. While we can't change everything in the classroom environment that causes teacher tired, there are way to reduce decision fatigue and prioritize rest when you're exhausted. Listen to find out simple ways to prepare for a busy teaching season. Episodes mentioned in this show that can help you overcome teacher exhaustion:Ways To Say "No" as...
2023-09-0324 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast24. A Message for Overwhelmed Teachers Before the First Day of SchoolSend a textAre you a teacher feeling overwhelmed and stressed out as you head back to school? This is a short message that you can listen to as you head back to your classroom on your first day of school. Things have to change if we are going to attract and retain teachers. While we can't control outside forces, we can work on regulating ourselves and managing our time spent on classroom tasks. Teachers deserve to feel loved and supported, so they can do the important work of educating their...
2023-08-2011 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast23. What Should I Do for Back to School Night?Send a textBack to School Night (or Meet the Teacher Night...or Open House) is the first BIG event of the new school year...but it can leave teachers stressed and overwhelmed as they set up their classrooms and prepare for the new school year. What should you focus on for back to school night, and what can you let go by the wayside for now? Find out in this podcast episode what the essentials are for meeting your students and their parents for the first time
2023-08-1233 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast22. Classroom Setup Ideas That Have Stood the Test of TimeSend a textAre you ready to set up your classroom for back to school. It can fill any teacher with overwhelm when trying to unpack your classroom and get reading for a new school year. In this podcast, you'll learn how to arrange and organize your classroom to minimize chaos and disruptions and maximize time spent learning. This real teacher talk episode will prepare you for a smooth start to a new school year. Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love f...
2023-08-0516 min
Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast21. How I Manage Student Behaviors with Three Simple StatementsSend a textDo you want to manage student behaviors effectively and with fewer disruptions? Learn three simple but powerful statements to make a part of your behavior management plan in your elementary classroom this school year. Back to school is the time to begin establishing how students should self regulate and interact with their peers, These statements will help you redirect your students and model for them the behaviors you want to see from them when they are dealing with their feelings and handling disagreements with their classmates. Get your copy of Teachaholic: T...
2023-07-2914 min